Complete 2024 NFL Draft DT Rankings:
You are currently viewing our defensive tackle rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2024 DT class is one of the most interesting position groups, with a ton of boom or bust prospects near the top. 5 years from now, will we consider this a great class or a horrible class?
Our top defensive tackle prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented defensive linemen in college football. Even though only about 20-25 will get selected in the draft, dozens more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 24, 2024)
1. Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois
DT | 6’2″ | 304 lbs | 4th Year
Jer’Zhan Newton is incredibly quick with a high motor and elite pass rushing moves. He’s the gold standard of interior pass rush in college football this season, with a low center of gravity and full body strength that helps him compensate for his below-average length. Newton has good bend and very strong hands, and does a great job of getting sideline to sideline from his interior defensive line position.
Even though some teams may not like his size, Newton is as dangerous as any d-lineman in the draft.
Jer’Zhan Newton 2023 Stats
12 games: 52 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 2 passes defended, 1 fumble forced
2. Byron Murphy II, Texas
DT | 6’1″ | 297 lbs | 3rd Year
Byron Murphy is a short yet sturdy ball of muscle with a quick get-off from the line of scrimmage and an impressive array of pass rushing moves for a 3rd year player. Murphy’s stats won’t just off the page, but he was the most consistent disruptor for the Texas Longhorns who boasted the deepest defensive line in CFB this past year.
Murphy plays very strong and doesn’t often get swallowed up in the run game, while having impressive flexibility and an ability to get underneath blockers. While his overall size isn’t ideal, Murphy is a great athlete with impressive instincts and plenty of talent.
Byron Murphy 2023 Stats
14 games: 29 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks
3. Darius Robinson, Missouri
DT/DE | 6’5″ | 285 lbs | 5th Year
Darius Robinson’s stock exploded at the Senior Bowl, and I’m a bit embarrassed I was on him earlier in the evaluation process. At 6’5″ 290 pounds, Robinson is a bit of a tweener in terms of size. But watching him up close, you’ll notice that he’s a tweener in the best possible way. He has plenty of power to play inside, and incredible twitch to stick outside as an edge rusher.
Robinson had an incredibly productive year, earning 1st Team All-SEC. Prior to 2023, Robinson was primarily used as an interior d-lineman in a 4-3 scheme and didn’t show as much success. Finding the right system will be critical to maximizing his athletic potential.
Darius Robinson 2023 Stats
12 games: 43 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 1 fumble forced
4. Kris Jenkins, Michigan
DT | 6’3″ | 299 lbs | 4th Year
Kris Jenkins is a big time athlete who shows it on the field. The son of an NFL star, Jenkins has managed to become stronger and more athletic throughout his Michigan career. He gets sideline to sideline as well as any defensive linemen in the class, and has an impressive mix of speed and power. He’s considered the freakiest athlete on an absolutely loaded Michigan roster, and has the opportunity to be featured more prominently from the interior this year. While the physical traits look great, he hasn’t shown much of any interior penetration.
He’ll need to improve his rush moves to solidify himself as a 1st round pick.
Kris Jenkins 2023 Stats
15 games: 37 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 1 pass defended, 1 interception
5. Braden Fiske, Florida State
DT | 6’4″ | 292 lbs | 6th Year
Braden Fiske was one of the most dominant interior pass rushers in all of college football during his time at Western Michigan, and a transfer to Florida State didn’t slow him down. Fiske consistently won with his quickness off the line and ability to dip below offensive lineman. His flexibility allows him to take angles and beat blockers in ways you wouldn’t expect from a 6’4″ defensive lineman.
He’s as twitched up as any DL in the class, and he showed it at the combine where he dominated field workouts and had the fastest 40 time of his group. While teams will be worried about his lack of length, he makes up for it with his quickness and pass rush moves.
Braden Fiske 2023 Stats
13 games: 43 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks
Complete 2024 DT Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT | 40 TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jer'Zhan Newton | Illinois | 4th | 6'2" | 304 | |
| 2 | Byron Murphy II | Texas | 3rd | 6'1" | 297 | 4.87 |
| 3 | Darius Robinson | Missouri | 5th | 6'5" | 285 | 4.95 |
| 4 | Kris Jenkins | Michigan | 4th | 6'3" | 299 | 4.91 |
| 5 | Braden Fiske | Florida State | 6th | 6'4" | 292 | 4.78 |
| 6 | Maason Smith | LSU | 3rd | 6'5" | 306 | 5.01 |
| 7 | Michael Hall Jr. | Ohio State | 3rd | 6'3" | 290 | 4.75 |
| 8 | T'Vondre Sweat | Texas | 5th | 6'5" | 366 | 5.27 |
| 9 | Ruke Orhorhoro | Clemson | 5th | 6'4" | 294 | 4.89 |
| 10 | Brandon Dorlus | Oregon | 5th | 6'3" | 283 | 4.85 |
| 11 | Leonard Taylor III | Miami (FL) | 3rd | 6'4" | 303 | 5.12 |
| 12 | DeWayne Carter | Duke | 5th | 6'3" | 302 | 4.99 |
| 13 | Gabe Hall | Baylor | 5th | 6'6" | 291 | 5.03 |
| 14 | Khristian Boyd | Northern Iowa | 6th | 6'3" | 325 | |
| 15 | Mekhi Wingo | LSU | 3rd | 6'0" | 284 | 4.85 |
| 16 | Justin Eboigbe | Alabama | 5th | 6'5" | 297 | 5.18 |
| 17 | Jaden Crumedy | Mississippi State | 6th | 6'4" | 301 | 4.97 |
| 18 | McKinnley Jackson | Texas A&M | 4th | 6'2" | 326 | 5.26 |
| 19 | Tyler Davis | Clemson | 5th | 6'2" | 301 | 5.02 |
| 20 | Evan Anderson | Florida Atlantic | 4th | 6'1" | 320 | 5.32 |
| 21 | Marcus Harris | Auburn | 5th | 6'3" | 286 | 5.06 |
| 22 | Keith Randolph Jr. | Illinois | 5th | 6'4" | 296 | 5.15 |
| 23 | Logan Lee | Iowa | 5th | 6'6" | 281 | 5.05 |
| 24 | Zion Logue | Georgia | 5th | 6'6" | 314 | 5.14 |
| 25 | Fabien Lovett | Florida State | 6th | 6'4" | 314 | 5.00 |
| 26 | Jowon Briggs | Cincinnati | 5th | 6'2" | 313 | 5.00 |
| 27 | Justin Rogers | Auburn | 4th | 6'3" | 330 | 5.53 |
| 28 | Jamree Kromah | James Madison | 6th | 6'4" | 274 | 4.77 |
| 29 | Jordan Jefferson | LSU | 5th | 6'3" | 313 | 5.08 |
| 30 | Myles Murphy | North Carolina | 4th | 6'4" | 309 | 5.20 |
| 31 | Nathan Pickering | Mississippi State | 5th | 6'4" | 314 | |
| 32 | Judge Culpepper | Toledo | 6th | 6'4" | 290 | 5.15 |
| 33 | Casey Rogers | Oregon | 6th | 6'5" | 294 | 4.84 |
| 34 | Kyler Baugh | Minnesota | 5th | 6'2" | 302 | 4.96 |
| 35 | Popo Aumavae | Oregon | 7th | 6'4" | 296 | 5.18 |
| 36 | Mosiah Nasili-Kite | Auburn | 6th | 6'2" | 285 | 5.06 |
| 37 | Levi Drake Rodriguez | A&M-Commerce | 5th | 6'2" | 300 | 5.00 |
| 38 | Tuli Letuligasenoa | Washington | 6th | 6'1" | 295 | 5.33 |
| 39 | Isaiah Coe | Oklahoma | 5th | 6'2" | 311 | 4.99 |
| 40 | Kyon Barrs | USC | 5th | 6'2" | 301 | 5.15 |
| 41 | Jaylon Hutchings | Texas Tech | 6th | 6'0" | 304 | |
| 42 | Elijah Chatman | SMU | 5th | 5'11" | 278 | 4.81 |
| 43 | Cam Goode | Michigan | 6th | 6'0" | 326 | 5.14 |
| 44 | Robert Horsey | Southern Utah | 5th | 6'3" | 295 | 5.20 |
| 45 | Jordan Miller | SMU | 6th | 6'3" | 304 | 5.16 |
| 46 | Alex Gubner | Montana | 6th | 6'3" | 294 | 4.85 |
| 47 | James Ester | Northern Illinois | 5th | 6'3" | 289 | |
| 48 | Taki Taimani | Oregon | 6th | 6'2" | 309 | 5.29 |
| 49 | Jalen Sami | Michigan State | 6th | 6'5" | 333 | 5.44 |
| 50 | Tramel Walthour | Georgia | 6th | 6'3" | 273 | 5.13 |
| 51 | Dashaun Mallory | Arizona State | 6th | 6'1" | 265 | 5.09 |
| 52 | Pheldarius Payne | Virginia Tech | 6th | 6'3" | 286 | 4.87 |
| 53 | Cole Godbout | Wyoming | 6th | 6'3" | 286 | 5.25 |
| 54 | DeVere Levelston | SMU | 5th | 6'4" | 281 | 5.07 |
| 55 | Hale Motu'apuaka | Utah State | 5th | 6'2" | 293 | 5.13 |
| 56 | Jonah Laulu | Oklahoma | 6th | 6'5" | 292 | 4.96 |
| 57 | Jackson Cravens | BYU | 6th | 6'2" | 295 | 5.26 |
| 58 | Bryce Barnes | Illinois | 5th | 6'2" | 273 | 4.89 |
| 59 | Tony Bradford Jr. | Texas Tech | 5th | 6'1" | 300 | |
| 60 | James Rawls | Oregon State | 6th | 6'2" | 290 | 5.24 |
| 61 | Micheal Mason | Coastal Carolina | 5th | 6'2" | 276 | 5.00 |
| 62 | Keenan Stewart | UTEP | 6th | 6'1" | 278 | 5.14 |
| 63 | Brandon Matterson | UTSA | 6th | 6'2" | 296 | 4.88 |
| 64 | Branson Deen | Miami (FL) | 6th | 6'2" | 298 | 5.40 |
| 65 | Leonard Payne Jr. | Colorado | 6th | 6'3" | 301 | 4.91 |
| 66 | Isaiah Mullens | Wisconsin | 6th | 6'4" | 295 | |
| 67 | Billy Wooden | Massachusetts | 5th | 6'1" | 286 | 5.00 |
| 68 | Darius Hodges | Tulane | 5th | 6'1" | 286 | 5.02 |
| 69 | Darius Johnson | UNLV | 5th | 6'2" | 290 | 5.13 |
| 70 | Aidan Murray | Richmond | 6th | 6'4" | 287 | 5.04 |
| 71 | Jeblonski Green | South Carolina State | 6th | 6'0" | 270 | 5.05 |
| 72 | Rodney Mathews | Ohio | 5th | 6'1" | 311 | 5.32 |
| 73 | Tomari Fox | North Carolina | 5th | 6'2" | 288 | 5.15 |
| 74 | Malik Langham | Purdue | 6th | 6'4" | 302 | 5.03 |
| 75 | Tre Colbert | Maryland | 5th | 6'2" | 307 | 5.18 |
| 76 | Mayan Ahanotu | Rutgers | 6th | 6'3" | 293 | 5.08 |
| 77 | Tyrone Taleni | USC | 6th | 6'2" | 279 | 5.20 |
| 78 | Jacques Bristol | Central Michigan | 5th | 5'11" | 284 | 5.02 |
| 79 | Terray Jones | Akron | 5th | 6'1" | 302 | 5.15 |
| 80 | Jett Stanley | Sacramento State | 6th | 6'4" | 289 | 4.89 |
| 81 | Josh Landry | Missouri | 6th | 6'3" | 285 | 5.09 |
| 82 | Quentin Bivens | Southern Miss | 6th | 6'3" | 300 | 5.11 |
| 83 | David Olajiga | Central Missouri | 5th | 6'3" | 319 | 5.10 |
| 84 | Jordan Kelley | Oklahoma | 6th | 6'4" | 290 | |
| 85 | Jay Kakiva | San Jose State | 6th | 6'4" | 303 | 5.19 |
| 86 | Davonchae Bryant | West Alabama | 6th | 6'6" | 290 | 5.19 |
| 87 | Noah Shannon | Iowa | 6th | 6'1" | 285 | 5.38 |
| 88 | Mario Kendricks | Virginia Tech | 5th | 6'0" | 293 | 4.78 |
| 89 | Devin Adams | Peru State | 6th | 6'0" | 283 | 4.87 |
| 90 | Johnny Hudson Jr. | Fresno State | 5th | 6'1" | 303 | 5.13 |
| 91 | Allen Henry | Coastal Carolina | 5th | 6'1" | 300 | 5.10 |
| 92 | Ja'Mion Franklin | Duke | 6th | 6'2" | 311 | 5.28 |
| 93 | Aaron Faumui | Virginia | 6th | 6'1" | 293 | |
| 94 | Daymond Williams | Buffalo | 5th | 6'0" | 301 | 5.11 |
| 95 | Ian Marshall | Northern State | 6th | 6'1" | 276 | 5.21 |
| 96 | Denzel Daxon | Illinois | 5th | 6'2" | 304 | 5.50 |
| 97 | CJ Ravenell | Missouri Western | 6th | 6'5" | 280 | 5.07 |
| 98 | Isaiah Nichols | Purdue | 6th | 6'3" | 300 | |
| 99 | Norell Pollard | Virginia Tech | 5th | 6'0" | 283 | 4.83 |
| 100 | Sokoya McDuffie | Connecticut | 6th | 6'5" | 299 | |
| 101 | Tell Spies | Nebraska-Kearney | 6th | 6'3" | 289 | 5.02 |
| 102 | Clay Cromwell | Navy | 4th | 6'3" | 290 | |
| 103 | James Makszin | Ball State | 6th | 6'3" | 281 | 5.26 |
| 104 | Quantez Mansfield | NC Central | 5th | 6'2" | 295 | |
| 105 | Stephon Wynn Jr. | Ole Miss | 6th | 6'4" | 326 | 5.44 |
| 106 | Kurott Garland | Tennessee | 6th | 6'3" | 305 | 5.37 |
| 107 | David Green | Pittsburgh | 6th | 6'0" | 280 | 5.13 |
| 108 | Raashaan Wilkins Jr. | Connecticut | 6th | 6'1" | 297 | 5.00 |
| 109 | Lawrence Johnson | Auburn | 5th | 6'2" | 310 | |
| 110 | Tyler Manoa | Arizona | 6th | 6'5" | 299 | 5.37 |
| 111 | David Tabakovic | Quincy | 6th | 6'2" | 300 | |
| 112 | Realus George Jr. | Missouri | 6th | 6'1" | 292 | 5.13 |
| 113 | Jayden Jernigan | Missouri | 5th | 6'1" | 285 | 5.26 |
| 114 | Isaiah Iton | Rutgers | 5th | 6'3" | 277 | |
| 115 | Jaylon Bass | Buffalo | 5th | 6'2" | 319 | 5.25 |
| 116 | Jack Daly | Florida International | 5th | 6'4" | 312 | 5.45 |
| 117 | Mark Ho Ching | Northern Arizona | 5th | 6'2" | 289 | 5.01 |
| 118 | Joe Golden | Oregon State | 6th | 6'5" | 286 | 5.44 |
| 119 | Javier Duran | Kent State | 5th | 6'3" | 282 | 5.30 |
| 120 | Devin Phillips | Kansas | 6th | 6'1" | 322 | 5.31 |
| 121 | Khris Banks | Boston College | 6th | 6'3" | 304 | 5.27 |
| 122 | Kail Dava | Tennessee Tech | 5th | 6'3" | 290 | |
| 123 | Buddha Jones | Troy | 5th | 6'1" | 307 | |
| 124 | Josh Ratcliff | Southern Miss | 5th | 6'0" | 300 | |
| 125 | Ulumoo Ale | Washington | 6th | 6'5" | 323 | 5.72 |
| 126 | LaWilliam Holmes | SE Missouri State | 6th | 6'3" | 291 | 5.06 |
| 127 | Jerquavion Mahone | Temple | 6th | 6'3" | 298 | 5.62 |
| 128 | Josh Ellison | Memphis | 6th | 6'3" | 298 | 5.44 |
| 129 | Izaiah Reed | New Mexico State | 5th | 6'1" | 328 | 5.39 |
| 130 | Kenyonte Davis | Western Kentucky | 6th | 6'3" | 318 | 5.40 |
| 131 | Micah Bland | Arkansas State | 6th | 6'1" | 320 | |
| 132 | Robi Stuart | Central Michigan | 7th | 6'2" | 293 | 5.21 |
| 133 | Mike Thompson | LIU | 5th | 6'4" | 290 | 5.39 |
| 134 | Rason Williams II | Louisiana Tech | 5th | 6'5" | 272 | 4.92 |
| 135 | Tyler Bentley | Pittsburgh | 6th | 6'2" | 285 | 5.12 |
| 136 | Tru Thompson | Jackson State | 5th | 6'1" | 280 | |
| 137 | Jack Sape | Ball State | 6th | 6'4" | 290 | |
| 138 | Fish McWilliams | UAB | 6th | 6'0" | 300 | 5.46 |
| 139 | Charles Coleman III | South Alabama | 6th | 6'2" | 274 | 5.06 |
| 140 | Ryan Van Marel | South Dakota State | 6th | 6'4" | 295 | |
| 141 | Kylen McCracken | Marshall | 6th | 6'3" | 325 | 5.26 |
| 142 | Atunaisa Mahe | BYU | 6th | 6'0" | 305 | 5.19 |
| 143 | John Tuitupou | Hawaii | 6th | 6'4" | 290 | |
| 144 | Jackson Luttrell | Jacksonville State | 5th | 6'3" | 275 | 5.12 |
| 145 | Sirod Cook | Furman | 7th | 5'10" | 286 | 5.02 |
| 146 | Darius Long Jr. | California | 6th | 6'1" | 298 | 5.25 |
| 147 | Chris Frey | Army | 5th | 6'5" | 265 | |
| 148 | Antonio Simley | Siena Heights | 5th | 6'0" | 301 | 5.15 |
| 149 | Jamall Hickbottom | South Alabama | 6th | 6'2" | 311 | 5.30 |
| 150 | Jau'von Young | Austin Peay | 5th | 6'2" | 280 | |
| 151 | Hugo Klages | Massachusetts | 4th | 6'2" | 278 | |
| 152 | Tico Brown | TCU | 6th | 6'2" | 298 | 5.43 |
| 153 | Jeffrey Griffin Jr. | North Dakota | 6th | 6'1" | 313 | 5.19 |
| 154 | Jeff Marks | Jacksonville State | 6th | 6'3" | 280 | |
| 155 | Jahlil Taylor | Old Dominion | 6th | 5'11" | 285 | |
| 156 | Darnel Shillingford | Bryant | 5th | 6'1" | 280 | 5.02 |
| 157 | Dean Colton | Lehigh | 5th | 6'3" | 280 | |
| 158 | Austin Ertl | Miami (OH) | 5th | 6'2" | 285 | |
| 159 | Ryan Lopez | Duquesne | 6th | 6'3" | 271 | 5.25 |
| 160 | Braylen Ingraham | Syracuse | 5th | 6'4" | 300 | |
| 161 | Kyle Bahnsen | Colorado-Mines | 6th | 6'1" | 286 | 4.99 |
| 162 | Lucas Hunter | Indiana State | 5th | 6'2" | 290 | |
| 163 | Brannen Goodman | Saginaw Valley State | 5th | 6'2" | 290 | 4.90 |
| 164 | Dillon Springer | Holy Cross | 4th | 6'2" | 280 | |
| 165 | Kameron Bowdry | Southern Illinois | 6th | 6'0" | 292 | 5.59 |
| 166 | Derrick Ray Jr. | Prairie View A&M | 6th | 6'2" | 280 | |
| 167 | Quran Blount | Fayetteville State | 7th | 5'11" | 300 | 5.20 |
| 168 | Marlon Alexander | Western Carolina | 5th | 6'0" | 305 | |
| 169 | Randy Robinson | Fairmont State | 5th | 6'5" | 280 | |
| 170 | Matt Thomas | Colorado State | 6th | 6'2" | 290 | 5.27 |
| 171 | Nick Foglia | Sacred Heart | 6th | 6'0" | 300 | |
| 172 | Perry Ganci | Nicholls State | 5th | 6'2" | 260 | |
| 173 | Dioh Desuah | Seton Hill | 5th | 6'1" | 285 | |
| 174 | Dino Kahaulelio | Portland State | 5th | 6'0" | 285 | |
| 175 | Stanley Mentor | Florida A&M | 6th | 6'0" | 314 | 5.29 |
| 176 | Jack DelGarbino | Princeton | 5th | 5'11" | 275 | |
| 177 | Paul Vandal | Jamestown | 5th | 6'2" | 279 | 5.28 |
| 178 | Matt Sochovka | Furman | 7th | 6'4" | 295 | |
| 179 | Na'im Rodman | Washington State | 5th | 6'2" | 305 | |
| 180 | Micah Morris | Pennsylvania | 5th | 6'1" | 280 | 5.20 |
| 181 | Andrew Cole | Alcorn State | 7th | 6'4" | 322 | 5.25 |
| 182 | Stanley Ta'ufo'ou | USC | 5th | 6'2" | 275 | |
| 183 | Rashad Yelding | Lenoir-Rhyne | 6th | 6'1" | 295 | |
| 184 | Davin Cotton | Southern | 6th | 6'3" | 285 | |
| 185 | Jamal Marshall | Prairie View A&M | 4th | 6'0" | 315 | |
| 186 | Joseph Greaney | Albany | 5th | 6'3" | 280 | |
| 187 | Andrew Ogletree | Alabama State | 6th | 6'2" | 283 | 5.32 |
| 188 | Samuel Kinne | Michigan Tech | 6th | 6'2" | 270 | |
| 189 | Connor Carretta | Bucknell | 4th | 6'2" | 280 | |
| 190 | Sio Nofoagatoto'a | Arizona | 5th | 6'3" | 315 | |
| 191 | Kevin Simes | SE Oklahoma State | 6th | 6'3" | 275 | |
| 192 | Kennedy Roberts | Coastal Carolina | 5th | 6'1" | 287 | 5.46 |
| 193 | Jarid Johnson | UT-Martin | 5th | 6'2" | 295 | |
| 194 | JaQuon Griffin | Coastal Carolina | 6th | 5'11" | 262 | 5.21 |
| 195 | Tyrik Mitchell | SE Louisiana | 5th | 5'11" | 290 | |
| 196 | Devin Lee | Youngstown State | 5th | 6'3" | 315 | |
| 197 | Josh Lezin | Maine | 6th | 6'1" | 285 | 4.96 |
| 198 | Kayode Oladele | Abilene Christian | 6th | 6'5" | 280 | |
| 199 | Jake Shipla | Drake | 4th | 6'1" | 290 | |
| 200 | Rick D'Abreu | TCU | 5th | 6'2" | 264 | 4.94 |
| 201 | Jorden Starling | Mid Tenn State | 6th | 6'5" | 280 | |
| 202 | Jamond Gordon | Ole Miss | 5th | 6'2" | 290 | |
| 203 | Jordan Branch | Mid Tenn State | 6th | 6'0" | 290 | |
| 204 | AJ Pierce | Troy | 6th | 6'1" | 326 | |
| 205 | Quentin Autry | Columbia | 4th | 6'5" | 280 | |
| 206 | Adrian Gonzalez | Eastern Michigan | 5th | 6'3" | 279 | |
| 207 | Devin Danielson | Pittsburgh | 6th | 6'2" | 290 | |
| 208 | Judas McKenzie | Houston Christian | 6th | 6'2" | 280 | |
| 209 | Lance DeSorbo | Wagner | 5th | 6'3" | 271 | 5.30 |
| 210 | Joseph Anderson | Tulsa | 6th | 6'0" | 280 | |
| 211 | Kevin McCracken | Eastern New Mexico | 7th | 6'1" | 295 | |
| 212 | Darren Brown | Incarnate Word | 6th | 6'2" | 330 | 5.38 |
| 213 | Ahmir Crowder | Tarleton State | 6th | 6'3" | 285 | |
| 214 | Jalen Thornton | West Virginia | 5th | 6'2" | 280 | |
| 215 | Cletus Mathurin | Massachusetts | 5th | 6'1" | 305 | |
| 216 | Austin Fontaine | Charlotte | 6th | 6'4" | 290 | |
| 217 | Cameron Stewart | Tennessee State | 5th | 6'3" | 380 | |
| 218 | JaVonn Gray | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 5th | 6'1" | 325 | |
| 219 | Xavier King | Bethel (TN) | 5th | 6'1" | 290 | |
| 220 | Tyler Hardeman | Sacramento State | 5th | 6'3" | 280 | |
| 221 | Darius Richardson | Army | 5th | 6'2" | 300 | |
| 222 | Justin Sambu | Baylor | 6th | 6'3" | 278 | 5.27 |
| 223 | Jaylyn Rogers | UT-Martin | 6th | 6'3" | 285 | |
| 224 | Tylen Wallace | Towson | 6th | 6'3" | 300 | |
| 225 | Devonta Davis | Jackson State | 5th | 6'3" | 295 | |
| 226 | Brian Williams | South Dakota State | 6th | 6'1" | 285 | |
| 227 | Dominique Varela | Texas-Permian Basin | 5th | 6'2" | 275 | |
| 228 | Kurt Kessen | Valparaiso | 4th | 6'4" | 270 | |
| 229 | Brandon Omonuwa | Wilfrid Laurier | 6th | 6'2" | 275 | 5.08 |
| 230 | Jevin Jackson | Howard | 6th | 6'1" | 270 | |
| 231 | Rashad Colson | Alabama A&M | 7th | 6'6" | 328 | 5.57 |
| 232 | Ben Bertram | Idaho | 6th | 6'3" | 276 | 5.15 |
| 233 | Aaron Warren | Davidson | 4th | 6'1" | 285 | |
| 234 | Tyquilo Moore | Limestone | 7th | 6'2" | 293 | |
| 235 | Max Christensen III | Utah Tech | 5th | 6'2" | 290 | |
| 236 | CJ Warren | St. Thomas | 5th | 6'3" | 275 | |
| 237 | Kelvin Stokes | Alabama State | 6th | 6'3" | 280 | |
| 238 | Daryn Blackwell | East Stroudsburg | 6th | 6'0" | 285 | |
| 239 | Christian Clayton | UTSA | 5th | 6'2" | 340 | |
| 240 | Rasheed Lyles | Southern | 5th | 6'1" | 295 | |
| 241 | Samuela Tuihalamaka | San Diego State | 6th | 6'2" | 312 | 5.65 |
| 242 | Zack Pelland | Colgate | 5th | 6'4" | 285 | |
| 243 | JB Brown | Massachusetts | 7th | 6'1" | 280 | |
| 244 | Verdis Brown | Campbell | 6th | 6'4" | 345 | |
| 245 | William Green | Nevada | 6th | 6'5" | 315 | 5.64 |
| 246 | Dante Cleveland | Southern Illinois | 8th | 6'2" | 293 | 5.53 |
| 247 | David Madzivanyika | Campbell | 5th | 6'3" | 285 | |
| 248 | Denzel Walter | Henderson State | 6th | 6'2" | 310 | |
| 249 | Branden Spencer | UNC-Pembroke | 6th | 6'2" | 264 | 5.08 |
| 250 | Karfa Kaba | NC Central | 7th | 6'2" | 290 | |
| 251 | Joey McNeely | Tennessee State | 6th | 6'3" | 305 | |
| 252 | Kyle Finnick | New Hampshire | 6th | 6'1" | 290 | |
| 253 | Brandon Tucker | South Carolina State | 6th | 6'0" | 293 | 5.10 |
| 254 | Hayden Carr | Minnesota-Moorhead | 5th | 6'1" | 290 | |
| 255 | Layton English | Angelo State | 6th | 6'3" | 285 | |
| 256 | Jasyn Andrews | Rhode Island | 6th | 6'1" | 285 | 5.31 |
| 257 | Timaje Porter | Delta State | 5th | 6'2" | 331 | 5.55 |
| 258 | Sam Schadek | Dayton | 5th | 6'4" | 265 | |
| 259 | Chris Scott | Sam Houston State | 6th | 6'1" | 295 | |
| 260 | Maquay Shaw | Emporia State | 6th | 6'3" | 320 | |
| 261 | Justen Ramsey | Indiana State | 5th | 5'11" | 310 | |
| 262 | Edward Hernandez | Stetson | 5th | 6'1" | 290 | |
| 263 | Tyler Strain | Henderson State | 6th | 6'2" | 285 | |
| 264 | Jack Peterson | Colorado-Mines | 6th | 6'4" | 250 | |
| 265 | CJ Tillman | Wofford | 4th | 6'0" | 305 | |
| 266 | Soni Misi | TCU | 5th | 6'2" | 326 | 5.99 |
| 267 | Jalen Brown | Rhode Island | 6th | 6'0" | 280 | |
| 268 | Jerwin Young | Bethel (TN) | 5th | 6'1" | 274 | 5.17 |
| 269 | Deron Irving-Bey | Ferris State | 7th | 6'5" | 350 | |
| 270 | Jack Wilson | Augustana | 6th | 6'3" | 300 | |
| 271 | Amaurii Grosskopf | Sioux Falls | 6th | 6'3" | 290 | |
| 272 | Donald Berniard Jr. | Navy | 4th | 6'0" | 255 | |
| 273 | Jacoby Sharpe | Hampton | 5th | 6'3" | 290 | |
| 274 | Jacob Spencer | Saginaw Valley State | 6th | 6'5" | 291 | 5.51 |
| 275 | Noah Silva | California (PA) | 5th | 6'3" | 295 | |
| 276 | Samuel Obiang | Towson | 6th | 5'11" | 295 | 5.59 |
| 277 | Akeem Smith | Sam Houston State | 6th | 6'0" | 300 | |
| 278 | Jake Saltonstall | North Dakota | 5th | 6'4" | 270 | |
| 279 | Noah Steverson | Robert Morris | 5th | 6'3" | 275 | |
| 280 | Kupono Blake | Air Force | 4th | 6'2" | 270 | |
| 281 | Deshawn Wilson | West Florida | 5th | 6'1" | 270 | 5.16 |
| 282 | Akie Nance | Hampton | 5th | 6'3" | 275 | |
| 283 | Tyler Scott | Kennesaw State | 5th | 6'1" | 315 | |
| 284 | Zaid Hamdan | Tulsa | 6th | 6'0" | 255 | |
| 285 | Shaq'ke Robinson | Henderson State | 5th | 6'1" | 315 | |
| 286 | Earl Volz | Kutztown | 7th | 6'1" | 280 | |
| 287 | Gralyn Stokes | LIU | 6th | 6'0" | 290 | |
| 288 | Keion Willis | Indianapolis | 6th | 6'3" | 285 | |
| 289 | Lunden Manuel | SE Missouri State | 5th | 6'2" | 300 | |
| 290 | Arvell Rogers | Morehead State | 5th | 6'2" | 285 | |
| 291 | Lamarcus Faulkner | Delta State | 5th | 6'0" | 285 | |
| 292 | Jonathan Smith-Cobb | Alabama State | 6th | 6'3" | 265 | |
| 293 | Michael Nash | Midwestern State | 7th | 6'1" | 285 | |
| 294 | Carson Gulgin | Butler | 5th | 6'2" | 275 | |
| 295 | Dakar Edwards | Florida A&M | 5th | 6'1" | 265 | 5.12 |
| 296 | Seth Hoonhorst | Grand Valley State | 6th | 6'3" | 295 | |
| 297 | Matt Beekey | Stonehill | 5th | 6'2" | 285 | |
| 298 | Gardy Paul | Austin Peay | 6th | 5'10" | 306 | 5.37 |
| 299 | Jake Green | Villanova | 4th | 6'0" | 285 | |
| 300 | Mike Erim | East Central | 5th | 6'4" | 300 | |
| 301 | Jason Christenson | Drake | 4th | 6'3" | 275 | |
| 302 | Noah Gick | Georgetown | 4th | 6'1" | 280 | |
| 303 | Nick Martino | Merrimack | 6th | 6'0" | 275 | |
| 304 | Charles Omameh | Findlay | 6th | 6'0" | 260 | |
| 305 | Darion Mullins | Lindenwood | 5th | 6'3" | 265 | |
| 306 | William Martin III | Albany | 6th | 5'11" | 280 | |
| 307 | Joey Fitzgerald | St. Thomas | 5th | 6'1" | 250 | |
| 308 | Matt Chitty | Augustana | 6th | 6'4" | 275 | |
| 309 | Jordan Bussey | Mississippi Valley | 5th | 5'11" | 260 | |
| 310 | DeJuan Sease | South Florida | 6th | 6'2" | 285 | |
| 311 | Shawn Brodie | Minnesota State | 6th | 6'0" | 283 | 5.66 |
| 312 | Dorian Pickett | Alabama A&M | 6th | 6'2" | 255 | |
| 313 | Peyton Rose | Colorado-Mines | 6th | 6'3" | 255 | |
| 314 | Tyler Carter | Akron | 5th | 6'0" | 305 | 5.76 |
| 315 | Tyrese Black | Western Kentucky | 6th | 6'3" | 313 | 5.75 |
| 316 | Demetrius Swilley | Delta State | 5th | 5'9" | 270 | |
| 317 | Syemere Roberts | Grambling State | 6th | 6'0" | 301 | 5.69 |
| X | Jacob Lacey | Oklahoma | 5th | 6'1" | 280 |
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Traits That Make a DT Prospect Great
Interior defensive linemen don’t always put up glamorous stats, but they play pinnacle roles on every defense. Power, lateral quickness, explosion, and flexibility in the core/lower body are among some of the most important factors of scouting the top defensive line prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Power
Having a powerful frame can’t be overlooked in defensive tackle rankings. A great d-lineman will be able fill their gap defensively without getting pushed off, while also disrupting offensive linemen with power moves. Power can help in pass rush, but is a necessity for plugging up holes against the run.
Lateral Quickness
Not all running plays go right up the middle, and the quarterback doesn’t always stay still in the pocket on pass plays. The ability to move swiftly side-to-side will help lineman fortify the defensive line on outside plays and react to backdoor cuts.
Flexibility
Big defensive linemen needs to still have flexibility in the hips, knees, and ankles to change directions and stay in their gap. Being stiff or upright is a recipe for getting beaten consistently, so being smooth and bendy provides a massive advantage for all defensive linemen.
Burst
While stopping the run is usually the primarily goal of a defensive tackle, elite interior pass rushers are as valuable as any defensive role in football. Having a quick, powerful burst off the line of scrimmage will help with that. An explosive get-off allows defensive linemen to initiate contact and shoot through gaps.
Overall Opinion of the 2024 DT Class
It’s really tricky to label this defensive tackle group as being good or bad. Newton and Murphy at the top are a very solid prospects, but the class is almost exclusively made up of boom or bust prospects. Guys like Leonard Taylor, Maason Smith, and Michael Hall all have elite traits but a major lack of production to back it up. No matter how you rank these prospects on your personal draft board, you’ll probably be wrong. It’s just a very unpredictable group. Overall depth is a little below average as things will thin out significantly as day 3 goes on.
