Complete 2025 NFL Draft DT Rankings:
You are currently viewing our defensive tackle rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 DT class looks very solid to start off the year, but how many of the talented underclassmen will declare for the draft?
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: October 29, 2024)
1. Mason Graham, Michigan
DT | 6’3″ | 320 lbs | 3rd Year
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Mason Graham 2023 Stats
13 games: 36 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 pass defended, 1 fumble forced
2. Kenneth Grant, Michigan
DT | 6’3″ | 340 lbs | 3rd Year
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Kenneth Grant 2023 Stats
15 games: 29 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 1 interception
3. Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
DT | 6’3″ | 305 lbs | 3rd Year
Walter Nolen scouting report preview coming soon.
Walter Nolen 2023 Stats
12 games: 37 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 pass defended
4. Deone Walker, Kentucky
NT | 6’6″ | 345 lbs | 3rd Year
Deone Walker scouting report preview coming soon.
Deone Walker 2023 Stats
13 games: 35 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 2 passes defended
5. Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
DT | 6’2″ | 290 lbs | 4th Year
Tyleik Williams scouting report preview coming soon.
Tyleik Williams 2023 Stats
13 games: 53 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 5 passes defended
Complete 2025 DT Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Graham | Michigan | 3rd | 6'3" | 320 |
| 2 | Kenneth Grant | Michigan | 3rd | 6'3" | 340 |
| 3 | Walter Nolen | Ole Miss | 3rd | 6'3" | 305 |
| 4 | Deone Walker | Kentucky | 3rd | 6'6" | 345 |
| 5 | Tyleik Williams | Ohio State | 4th | 6'2" | 290 |
| 6 | Derrick Harmon | Oregon | 4th | 6'5" | 320 |
| 7 | JJ Pegues | Ole Miss | 5th | 6'2" | 315 |
| 8 | Dontay Corleone | Cincinnati | 4th | 6'2" | 320 |
| 9 | TJ Sanders | South Carolina | 4th | 6'5" | 300 |
| 10 | Alfred Collins | Texas | 5th | 6'5" | 315 |
| 11 | Shemar Turner | Texas A&M | 4th | 6'4" | 290 |
| 12 | Howard Cross III | Notre Dame | 6th | 6'1" | 280 |
| 13 | Aeneas Peebles | Virginia Tech | 5th | 6'1" | 285 |
| 14 | Rylie Mills | Notre Dame | 5th | 6'5" | 305 |
| 15 | Simeon Barrow | Miami (FL) | 5th | 6'3" | 290 |
| 16 | Bear Alexander | USC | 3rd | 6'3" | 315 |
| 17 | Tonka Hemingway | South Carolina | 5th | 6'3" | 290 |
| 18 | Tim Smith | Alabama | 5th | 6'4" | 305 |
| 19 | Ty Robinson | Nebraska | 6th | 6'6" | 310 |
| 20 | Nazir Stackhouse | Georgia | 5th | 6'3" | 320 |
| 21 | Nash Hutmacher | Nebraska | 5th | 6'4" | 330 |
| 22 | Cameron Jackson | Florida | 5th | 6'6" | 360 |
| 23 | Thor Griffith | Louisville | 5th | 6'2" | 320 |
| 24 | Joey Slackman | Florida | 5th | 6'4" | 300 |
| 25 | Ty Hamilton | Ohio State | 5th | 6'3" | 295 |
| 26 | Darrell Jackson Jr. | Florida State | 4th | 6'5" | 330 |
| 27 | Jayson Jones | Auburn | 5th | 6'6" | 340 |
| 28 | Zane Durant | Penn State | 3rd | 6'1" | 290 |
| 29 | Damonic Williams | Oklahoma | 3rd | 6'1" | 310 |
| 30 | Sean Martin | West Virginia | 5th | 6'5" | 290 |
| 31 | DeMonte Capehart | Clemson | 5th | 6'5" | 315 |
| 32 | Omari Thomas | Tennessee | 5th | 6'4" | 320 |
| 33 | Cam Horsley | Boston College | 5th | 6'3" | 315 |
| 34 | Andre Jefferson | Lenoir-Rhyne | 5th | 6'2" | 295 |
| 35 | Davin Vann | NC State | 5th | 6'2" | 280 |
| 36 | Darius Alexander | Toledo | 6th | 6'4" | 310 |
| 37 | Dennis Briggs Jr. | Illinois | 7th | 6'4" | 290 |
| 38 | James Thompson Jr. | Wisconsin | 5th | 6'5" | 290 |
| 39 | Ricky Barber | UCF | 6th | 6'3" | 295 |
| 40 | Jermayne Lole | Texas | 7th | 6'3" | 320 |
| 41 | Patrick Jenkins | Tulane | 5th | 6'2" | 305 |
| 42 | Eric Gregory | Arkansas | 6th | 6'4" | 320 |
| 43 | Jacobian Guillory | LSU | 5th | 6'2" | 320 |
| 44 | TJ Jackson | West Virginia | 5th | 6'1" | 265 |
| 45 | James Carpenter | Indiana | 6th | 6'2" | 285 |
| 46 | Hakeem Beamon | Penn State | 6th | 6'3" | 290 |
| 47 | CJ West | Indiana | 5th | 6'2" | 315 |
| 48 | Warren Brinson | Georgia | 5th | 6'4" | 305 |
| 49 | Paris Shand | LSU | 5th | 6'5" | 280 |
| 50 | Jordan Van den berg | Georgia Tech | 5th | 6'3" | 310 |
| 51 | CJ Clark | Miami (FL) | 6th | 6'3" | 305 |
| 52 | Junior Tafuna | Utah | 5th | 6'3" | 310 |
| 53 | Da'Jon Terry | Oklahoma | 6th | 6'3" | 320 |
| 54 | Trill Carter | Auburn | 6th | 6'3" | 300 |
| 55 | Rayyan Buell | Colorado | 6th | 6'3" | 275 |
| 56 | Uso Seumalo | Kansas State | 5th | 6'3" | 340 |
| 57 | Darian Varner | Cincinnati | 5th | 6'2" | 275 |
| 58 | Philip Blidi | Auburn | 5th | 6'3" | 295 |
| 59 | Wy'Kevious Thomas | South Alabama | 6th | 6'2" | 310 |
| 60 | Ledarrius Cox | UAB | 6th | 6'4" | 305 |
| 61 | Rashad Cheney Jr. | South Florida | 6th | 6'2" | 285 |
| 62 | Zykeivous Walker | Auburn | 5th | 6'4" | 295 |
| 63 | Jahmeer Carter | Virginia | 5th | 6'2" | 315 |
| 64 | Gary Smith III | UCLA | 5th | 6'2" | 315 |
| 65 | Eli Mostaert | North Dakota State | 6th | 6'3" | 285 |
| 66 | Octavious Oxendine | Kentucky | 5th | 6'1" | 275 |
| 67 | Chidozie Nwankwo | Colorado | 5th | 5'11" | 295 |
| 68 | Jared Harrison-Hunte | SMU | 6th | 6'4" | 285 |
| 69 | Dontrez Brown | Bowling Green | 5th | 6'3" | 300 |
| 70 | Caleb Fox | TCU | 5th | 6'3" | 295 |
| 71 | Tre Williams | Clemson | 5th | 6'2" | 305 |
| 72 | Joe Evans | UTSA | 6th | 6'2" | 340 |
| 73 | Carson Primrose | Rhode Island | 5th | 6'2" | 280 |
| 74 | Charlie Looes | Rice | 6th | 6'3" | 275 |
| 75 | Gentle Hunt | Illinois | 5th | 5'11" | 290 |
MORE 2025 NFL DRAFT RANKINGS
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 2025 DT Class
The group of defensive tackles is looking pretty strong early on, but the class is led by a ton of 3rd year players who might not declare. There’s a surprisingly large number of nose tackles in the class which stands out opposed to recent years where defensive players have been getting smaller.
