Complete 2026 NFL Draft DT Rankings:

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(Last Updated: April 22, 2026)

1. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

DT | 6’2″ | 326 lbs | 3rd Year

Kayden McDonald Scouting Report

Kayden McDonald has been a steady, physical presence along Ohio State’s defensive line, quietly doing a lot of the dirty work that fans tend to overlook. Stats should never be a big consideration for a bigger iDL, but McDonald actually put up some decent production on the season with an impressive total of tackles and TFLs.

McDonald brings excellent size, play strength, and length, allowing him to anchor against double teams and control gaps in the run game. He plays with heavy hands and good leverage, routinely holding his ground and forcing runners to bounce or hesitate. McDonald also flashes push as a pass rusher, collapsing pockets with power even if he isn’t a true finisher. His role has often been about stability and allowing others to make plays, which limits raw production.

He is not an explosive or twitchy interior penetrator, and his pass rush plan can stall once his initial move is stalled. Still, his strength, discipline, and reliability make him a valuable early down interior defender with clear NFL utility.

Kayden McDonald 2025 Stats

14 games: 65 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 pass defended, 2 fumbles forced

2. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech

NT | 6’4″ | 318 lbs | 5th Year

Lee Hunter Scouting Report

I’ve been all in on Lee Hunter since I first saw him break out for UCF in 2023. At a position where production is more modest, it’s refreshing to see a player like Hunter who relentlessly works sideline to sideline from the interior, wracking up tackles while also being able to work his way into the backfield and finish TFLs.

Hunter looks the part of an NFL nose tackle, with a thick 6’4″ 320 pound frame which demands double teams to move in the run game. Hunter is very aware and does a great job of keeping his eyes in the backfield, with a fast reaction time and coordination to escape blocks quickly. 

Hunter doesn’t have great athletic ability, even relative to his size. He doesn’t really bend at the knees, and can instead lean a bit and get himself in trouble. He still plays with elite power and un-coachable instincts that will translate to any scheme.

Lee Hunter 2025 Stats

14 games: 41 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 1 fumble forced

3. Caleb Banks, Florida

DT | 6’6″ | 327 lbs | 5th Year

Caleb Banks Scouting Report

Caleb Banks is one of the more fascinating evaluation puzzles in the 2026 class thanks to a rare blend of size and athletic ability that stands out immediately on Florida’s defensive line. He graduated high school as a 6’6″ 255lb defensive end, but added over 70 pounds while shifting to the inside.

Banks has elite length, a powerful frame, and surprising movement skills for a player his size, flashing the ability to disrupt both as a run defender and interior pass rusher. When he times the snap well, he can overwhelm blockers with raw strength and quickness. His season was cut very short due to injury, limiting his ability to build momentum and stack consistent tape.

Even when healthy, he has remained fairly raw for a fifth year player, with flashes far outweighing sustained production. His hand usage and rush plan are still developing, and you want more finish given the tools and experience. Still, the upside is obvious, and teams will be betting on traits and development rather than past numbers.

Caleb Banks 2025 Stats

3 games: 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss

4. Peter Woods, Clemson

DT | 6’3″ | 298 lbs | 3rd Year

Peter Woods Scouting Report

Peter Woods entered the season as a unanimous top-5 overall prospect, and while he didn’t have nearly the production everyone expected in 2025, he remains one of the better defensive prospects in the class. Woods was double teamed as much as any defender in college football, and his tape is dramatically better than the box score suggests.

He is a powerful, explosive interior defender with rare strength, burst, and lateral quickness for his size, consistently disrupting pockets and collapsing run lanes. Woods plays with heavy hands and excellent leverage, forcing offenses to account for him on every snap. Even when not finishing plays, he consistently creates pressure, draws attention, and frees up teammates. His effort and motor remain strong despite constant attention.

Woods needs to be better at finishing plays after missing some tackles this past season, and will need to improve his pad level to get better leverage at the point of attack.

Peter Woods 2025 Stats

12 games: 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 pass defended

5. Christen Miller, Georgia

DT | 6’4″ | 321 lbs | 4th Year

Christen Miller Scouting Report​

Christen Miller is set to continue the pipeline of Georgia defensive lineman to the NFL. He 100% looks the part, with a prototypical frame and good short-area quickness. 

Miller brings the size, length, and power you expect from a Georgia interior defender, and he has enough athleticism to line up across the defensive line in multiple fronts. He flashes disruptive reps as a pass rusher, showing the ability to win with an initial burst and strength when his timing is right.

The talent is obvious, but the results have been uneven. Miller needs to show better gap discipline in the run game, where he can freelance and open lanes. His production has lagged behind his tools, and teams will want to see him turn flashes into sustained impact. That being said, the quick feet and full body strength are an intriguing mix that you just can’t coach.

Christen Miller 2025 Stats

14 games: 23 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks

6. Chris McClellan, Missouri

DT | 6’4″ | 313 lbs | 4th Year

Chris McClellan Scouting Report

Chris McClellan has an NFL-ready, grown man build with a decent all-around skillset that should allow him to contribute early. McClellan improved every year of his career, earning snaps as a true freshman at Florida before blossoming into one of the better d-linemen in the SEC by his senior year. 

McClellan is powerful at the point of attack, controlling his gap and maintaining eyes in the backfield while showing a consistent ability to shed blockers and make a play on the runner. His pass rush moves have improved significantly throughout the years. He isn’t exceptionally twitchy, but has enough fluidity and power to beat his blockers at a high rate.

There’s still room to continue improving his countermoves and to rush with a better plan when plays get muddy. He’s also much better moving straight forward than he is moving laterally, where he can struggle to sink his hips and maintain his power.

Chris McClellan 2025 Stats

13 games: 48 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2 passes defended

7. Gracen Halton, Oklahoma

DT | 6’3″ | 293 lbs | 4th Year

Gracen Halton Scouting Report

Gracen Halton is an incredibly disruptive pass rusher who has steadily improved as a run stopper, showcasing the twitchiness and high motor NFL teams are desperately searching for in defensive tackles. 

Halton’s impact as a pass rusher goes far beyond the traditional stats, as he recorded more pressures this past season than Peter Woods and Kayden McDonald combined. His burst off the line and powerful upper body help him consistently win, with an impressive overall athletic profile and flexibility to match the testing numbers.

There are plenty of athletic traits, but he needs to play a lot more under control and work to maintain better leverage. He has short arms and a somewhat narrow frame that will make it difficult for him to command a lot of space, and he can give ground in run defense because of a poor anchor. He can succeed and turn into a phenomenal player in a scheme that gives him pass rushing freedom, or one that is able to get the same effort out of his in run defense as he gives in pass defense.

Gracen Halton 2025 Stats

13 games: 33 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 2 passes defended, 1 fumble forced

8. Albert Regis, Texas A&M

DT | 6’1″ | 295 lbs | 5th Year

Albert Regis Scouting Report

Albert Regis is one of the most underrated players in the draft class, constantly playing with an insanely hot motor and doing all the little things that often go unnoticed. He’s not the biggest d-lineman out there, standing about 6’1″ 310 with fairly short arms (cut weight to run faster at the combine). But he is incredibly powerful, playing with ideal leverage and a very strong base.

Regis is one of the best run stoppers in the draft with a technically sound approach, strong hands, and a good anchor to control his gap. He works sideline to sideline, routinely chasing down plays, and compliments his strong motor with a high football IQ. If he isn’t able to get home, he’s been very effective batting down passes at the line of scrimmage, totaling 9 over the past two seasons.

The big issue for Regis is going to be length. Is arms are notably shorter than NFL teams would look for, and you can occasionally see it show up on film with some missed tackles in space. He also has never turned into much of a pass rusher, needing to rush with a better plan in obvious passing scenarios.

Albert Regis 2025 Stats

13 games: 49 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 passes defended, 1 fumble forced

9. Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State

DT | 6’5″ | 315 lbs | 5th Year

Darrell Jackson Jr. Scouting Report

Darrell Jackson Jr. was an immediate contributor as a true freshman at Maryland in 2021, transferred to Miami and took a step forward in 2022, and then transferred again where he really settled in for Florida State.

Jackson is a massive interior presence with outstanding length, power, and the ability to eat up space in the middle of the defense. He plays with heavy hands and a strong anchor, making him difficult to move off his spot in the run game. When his pad level is right, he can collapse the pocket with power and force quarterbacks to move. His game has matured with experience, showing better discipline and awareness than earlier in his career.

He is not a high end twitch athlete and will never be a big sack producer, but his value comes from controlling the line and creating chaos indirectly. He projects as a dependable interior defender whose impact extends beyond the stat sheet.

Darrell Jackson Jr. 2025 Stats

12 games: 45 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack

10. Domonique Orange, Iowa State

DT | 6’2″ | 322 lbs | 5th Year

Domonique Orange Scouting Report

Domonique Orange, AKA “Big Citrus” is another traits based defensive lineman whose evaluation requires balancing flashes against a lack of production.

Orange has good size, length, and functional strength, and he looks capable of holding up physically at the next level. He shows flashes of interior push and can occupy blockers, allowing others to make plays, which partially explains the role he’s played. Still, the numbers are hard to ignore. He finished the year with zero sacks and just 0.5 tackles for loss, and at some point that has to matter.

There are reps where he wins early but doesn’t finish, and others where his rush plan stalls out quickly. His pad level can rise, and he can lose leverage against stronger interior linemen. The tools are there, and teams will see a rotational body with upside, but he’ll need to show more consistent disruption to justify betting on projection alone.

Domonique Orange 2025 Stats

12 games: 18 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 1 pass defended

Complete 2026 NFL Draft Defensive Tackle Rankings

RANK NAME SCHOOL AGE HT WT 40YD
1 Kayden McDonald Ohio State 3rd 6'2" 326
2 Lee Hunter Texas Tech 5th 6'4" 318 5.18
3 Caleb Banks Florida 5th 6'6" 327 5.04
4 Peter Woods Clemson 3rd 6'3" 298
5 Christen Miller Georgia 4th 6'4" 321
6 Chris McClellan Missouri 4th 6'4" 313 5.05
7 Gracen Halton Oklahoma 4th 6'3" 293 4.82
8 Albert Regis Texas A&M 5th 6'1" 295 4.88
9 Darrell Jackson Jr. Florida State 5th 6'6" 315
10 Domonique Orange Iowa State 5th 6'2" 322 5.17
11 Tyler Onyedim Texas A&M 5th 6'4" 292 5.07
12 Kaleb Proctor SE Louisiana 4th 6'2" 291 4.79
13 Zane Durant Penn State 4th 6'1" 290 4.75
14 DeMonte Capehart Clemson 6th 6'5" 313 4.85
15 Nick Barrett South Carolina 5th 6'3" 312 5.11
16 Brandon Cleveland NC State 4th 6'3" 307 5.12
17 Rayshaun Benny Michigan 5th 6'3" 298
18 Landon Robinson Navy 4th 5'11" 293 4.87
19 Rene Konga Louisville 6th 6'4" 298 4.79
20 Tim Keenan III Alabama 5th 6'1" 327 5.31
21 Cameron Ball Arkansas 5th 6'4" 310 5.13
22 Dontay Corleone Cincinnati 5th 6'1" 340
23 Deven Eastern Minnesota 5th 6'5" 315
24 Jackie Marshall Baylor 5th 6'3" 293 4.80
25 Zxavian Harris Ole Miss 4th 6'8" 330
26 Skyler Gill-Howard Texas Tech 5th 6'1" 280 5.06
27 Damonic Williams Oklahoma 4th 6'2" 305
28 Jordan Van den berg Georgia Tech 6th 6'3" 310 4.94
29 Anterio Thompson Washington 4th 6'2" 306 4.73
30 Uar Bernard Nigeria - 6'5" 306 4.66
31 Bryson Eason Tennessee 6th 6'2" 323 5.09
32 Aaron Hall Duke 5th 6'4" 297 5.04
33 Jayden Loving Wake Forest 5th 6'1" 309 4.82
34 James Thompson Jr. Illinois 6th 6'5" 301 5.00
35 Gary Smith III UCLA 6th 6'1" 319
36 Bobby Jamison-Travis Auburn 5th 6'3" 328 5.25
37 Dominic Bailey Tennessee 6th 6'2" 301 5.12
38 Carlos Allen Jr. Houston 6th 5'11" 288 5.21
39 Jeffrey M'ba SMU 6th 6'5" 310 5.13
40 Aaron Graves Iowa 4th 6'5" 292 5.30
41 David Gusta Kentucky 5th 6'2" 308 4.88
42 David Blay Miami (FL) 5th 6'2" 292 5.07
43 Terry Webb SMU 5th 6'2" 312 5.08
44 Tyre West Tennessee 4th 6'2" 283 4.84
45 Cole Brevard Texas 6th 6'3" 343 5.13
46 Damon Payne Jr. Michigan 5th 6'3" 308 5.40
47 Aidan Keanaaina California 6th 6'3" 321 5.17
48 Uso Seumalo Kansas State 6th 6'3" 330 5.26
49 TJ Burke Lehigh 4th 6'1" 305 5.03
50 Tywone Malone Ohio State 5th 6'4" 305 5.12
51 Clay Patterson Stanford 7th 6'2" 283 4.89
52 KD Johnson UTEP 5th 6'0" 301 5.31
53 Brodarius Lewis Southern Miss 6th 6'1" 290 5.19
54 Jordan Guerad Louisville 5th 6'1" 288 5.08
55 Zaylin Wood Vanderbilt 7th 6'1" 277 4.69
56 Jacobian Guillory LSU 6th 6'2" 312 5.36
57 Kahlil Saunders Kentucky 5th 6'4" 287 4.98
58 Jalen Hunt Cincinnati 6th 6'2" 310 4.99
59 Kevin Jobity Jr. Syracuse 4th 6'5" 308 5.03
60 Martez Poynter Toledo 6th 6'4" 292 5.01
61 Deshawn McKnight Arizona 5th 6'1" 283 5.00
62 Cam Rice Maryland 5th 6'1" 298
63 Paul Brott Montana State 5th 6'2" 295
64 Aliki Vimahi Utah 6th 6'4" 298 5.13
65 Amari McNeill Colorado 5th 6'2" 287
66 Tre Williams Michigan 6th 6'2" 307
67 Kelvin Gilliam Jr. Virginia Tech 5th 6'2" 296 4.76
68 Jacob Holmes Virginia 4th 6'1" 288 5.21
69 Jeremiah Williams Jackson State 6th 6'1" 302 5.15
70 Keeshawn Silver USC 5th 6'4" 319
71 Braxton Fely Boise State 4th 6'2" 291 4.91
72 Najee Story Northwestern 5th 6'4" 296 5.15
73 Sterling Webb Missouri 4th 6'1" 282 5.04
74 Damonte Smith Mid Tenn State 5th 6'1" 295 5.05
75 Luis Medina Troy 6th 6'1" 301 4.97
76 Ben Barten Wisconsin 6th 6'5" 316 5.40
77 Jordan Thompson Rutgers 5th 6'2" 281 5.03
78 Josh Celiscar South Florida 6th 6'2" 293 5.06
79 Michael Otty Bryant 5th 6'0" 285 5.25
80 Ben Florentine Wyoming 5th 6'1" 281 4.94
81 Immanuel Bush James Madison 6th 6'0" 348
82 Julian Peterson Troy 5th 6'1" 286 5.19
83 Dion Wilson Jr. Syracuse 6th 6'4" 302 5.30
84 Monkell Goodwine South Carolina 5th 6'3" 319 5.11
85 Jahmeer Carter Virginia 6th 6'2" 300 5.19
86 John Taumoepeau BYU 5th 6'1" 285 4.88
87 Kody Huisman Virginia Tech 5th 6'3" 293 5.03
88 Bernard Gooden LSU 6th 6'0" 280 5.02
89 Travis Shaw Texas 5th 6'5" 327 5.28
90 Tommy Dunn Jr. Kansas 5th 6'3" 291 5.10
91 Dominique Ratcliff Indiana 6th 6'2" 298 5.27
92 Carmine Bastone Northwestern 5th 6'1" 291 4.90
93 TJ Bollers California 5th 6'3" 294 5.11
94 Tony Rountree Savannah State 5th 6'2" 308 5.37
95 Joshua Singh Vanderbilt 5th 5'11" 281 5.02
96 Kenean Caldwell Kansas 6th 6'3" 328 5.37
97 Tiaoalii Savea Arizona 5th 6'4" 300
98 Jared Dawson Notre Dame 6th 6'1" 284 5.13
99 Payton Zdroik Air Force 4th 6'0" 276 4.78
100 Brandon Lane Wisconsin 6th 6'2" 318 5.18
101 Keveion'ta Spears SMU 6th 6'3" 321 5.09
102 John Sullivan North Central 4th 6'2" 270
103 Nahki Johnson Tulsa 5th 6'3" 287 5.19
104 Mosai Newsom South Dakota 7th 6'4" 290 5.09
105 Gabriel Rubio Notre Dame 5th 6'5" 321 5.26
106 Deshawn Lynch Washington 6th 6'2" 291 4.94
107 Josiah Green Duke 5th 6'0" 284 5.12
108 Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei Washington 4th 6'4" 268 4.97
109 Cooper Lanz Baylor 5th 6'4" 285
110 Olasunkonmi Agunloye Florida International 6th 6'6" 307 5.12
111 De'Jon Benton Hawaii 7th 6'1" 269 4.96
112 Jonah Pace Iowa 5th 6'4" 284 5.15
113 Ky Thomas Stephen F. Austin 6th 6'3" 267 5.00
114 Edward Vesterinen West Virginia 5th 6'3" 284 5.12
115 Kameron Hamilton Tulane 4th 6'4" 295
116 Damian Ilalio Kansas State 5th 6'2" 300
117 Victor Idusuyi II Stephen F. Austin 6th 6'1" 295
118 Bryce Langston Florida Atlantic 5th 6'2" 290 5.00
119 Soni Finau Washington State 4th 6'3" 357 5.47
120 Jacob Rich Kongaika Arizona State 4th 6'1" 305 5.15
121 Grady Kelly Michigan State 5th 6'3" 287 5.14
122 Grant Finley Missouri Western 4th 6'4" 281 4.88
123 Siale Taupaki UCLA 7th 6'4" 310
124 Isaiah Rogers Cincinnati 5th 6'2" 290 5.13
125 Tyas Martin Marshall 5th 6'4" 316 5.28
126 Jalen Logan-Redding Minnesota 6th 6'3" 285 5.21
127 Bradley Clark Central Arkansas 5th 6'2" 320
128 Jonathan Decker Central Michigan 5th 6'6" 294 5.01
129 Sawyer Goram-Welch Coastal Carolina 6th 6'4" 305 5.50
130 Travali Price NC State 5th 6'4" 265 5.14
131 Alonzo Ford Jr. Penn State 5th 6'2" 293
132 Sedarius McConnell Boston College 5th 6'2" 287 5.22
133 Akelo Stone Georgia Tech 6th 6'2" 284 5.32
134 Jack Latore Army 4th 6'5" 290
135 DJ Withers Kansas 5th 6'4" 294 5.37
136 Obinna Nwobodo Villanova 6th 6'3" 300
137 Chima Iwuagwu Tennessee Tech 6th 6'1" 300
138 Pooda Walker Memphis 5th 6'1" 299 5.19
139 Pius Odjugo Ohio 5th 6'3" 296 5.14
140 Parker Petersen Wisconsin 5th 6'4" 311 5.08
141 Gabriel Iniguez Jr. Utah State 5th 6'1" 292 5.05
142 Kadarius Miller Louisiana 5th 6'2" 301 5.29
143 Carson Fehlhafer Concordia (NE) 4th 6'4" 325
144 Jay'Viar Suggs Wisconsin 7th 6'3" 305 5.03
145 Dierre Kelly Bowling Green 5th 6'1" 302
146 Christian Smith NC Central 5th 6'1" 267 5.13
147 Brandon Maina Wofford 5th 6'0" 275
148 Jason Moore Georgia Tech 6th 6'2" 300
149 Rushawn Lawrence Minnesota 7th 6'2" 275 5.14
150 Tymon Wells Jackson State 4th 6'0" 316 4.98
151 Denzel Lowry Louisville 5th 6'0" 303 5.29
152 Brien Taylor Jr. Florida 4th 6'4" 293
153 Brandon Tolvert Tarleton State 5th 6'1" 295
154 Josh Griffis Tarleton State 6th 6'4" 280
155 Kaleb Manning Colorado-Pueblo 5th 5'11" 277 4.80
156 Kwan Williams Boston College 4th 6'2" 320
157 Qwyn Williams Hawaii 5th 6'1" 305 5.36
158 Anquin Barnes Jr. Colorado 5th 6'5" 298 5.04
159 Simeon Mitchell Arkansas State 4th 6'1" 281 5.23
160 Devin Lee South Florida 5th 6'1" 290 5.18
161 Dyshier Clary Stony Brook 6th 6'2" 270
162 Zykeivous Walker Auburn 6th 6'4" 295
163 Eddie Kelly Jr. West Virginia 4th 6'4" 302 5.21
164 Gafa Faga San Jose State 4th 6'2" 298 5.38
165 Immanuel Hickman Sr. Virginia Tech 7th 6'1" 277 5.34
166 Kortlin Rausaw Abilene Christian 6th 6'4" 290
167 Jaxson Moi Tennessee 4th 6'2" 292 5.19
168 Jaden Hardy Western Kentucky 6th 6'3" 285
169 Jacob Auen Drake 4th 6'5" 290
170 Tim Hardiman Tulsa 5th 5'11" 290
171 JD Lampley East Carolina 4th 6'3" 267 5.06
172 Matthew Alexander Georgia Tech 5th 6'1" 289 5.13
173 Terry Lockett Jr. James Madison 5th 6'2" 280
174 Andrew Taddeo James Madison 5th 6'0" 290
175 AJ Ackerman Duquesne 7th 6'5" 299 5.38
176 Justice Akinmoladun New Hampshire 5th 5'11" 301
177 Marcel Tyler Western Michigan 4th 6'3" 268 4.90
178 Jordan Swain Mercer 6th 6'3" 290
179 Darrion Dalton Washington State 5th 6'3" 280
180 Elijah Jeudy Nebraska 5th 6'3" 309 5.07
181 Ru'Quan Buckley Michigan State 5th 6'1" 306 5.25
182 Dylan Howell UL-Monroe 4th 6'3" 281 4.88
183 Peyton Reeves Southern Illinois 6th 6'2" 305
184 Evan Branch-Haynes Bowling Green 5th 6'1" 288 5.18
185 Jonas King Mercyhurst 5th 6'5" 278 4.90
186 Tyrell Martin Eastern Michigan 5th 6'0" 302 5.12
187 Chris Boti Arkansas State 5th 6'1" 275 5.02
188 Kobe Clayborne South Dakota State 6th 6'0" 280
189 Clayton Power NW Missouri State 5th 6'2" 285
190 Denver Warren UAB 5th 6'1" 290 5.12
191 Zion Nason Louisiana Tech 5th 6'2" 304 5.15
192 Toby Camp UT-Martin 5th 6'3" 300
193 Jack Hall Delaware 6th 6'2" 285
194 Keshon Griffin Rutgers 5th 6'4" 300
195 Nate Becker Minnesota 5th 6'5" 295 5.03
196 George Rooks Syracuse 5th 6'4" 283 5.27
197 Tylon Dunlap Kennesaw State 5th 5'11" 277 5.21
198 Isaac Washington Grambling State 5th 6'3" 270
199 Blake Boenisch Rice 5th 6'3" 340
200 Ike Iwunnah Michigan 5th 6'3" 313 5.09
201 Jaelen Crider Louisiana 6th 6'2" 290 5.00
202 Jernias Tafia Colorado State 4th 6'2" 288 5.11
203 E'Maurion Banks Texas Tech 5th 6'5" 300
204 Jack Kriebs Northern Iowa 6th 6'3" 295
205 Zach Krotzer Idaho 6th 6'2" 288 5.25
206 Chris Thomas Syracuse 5th 6'5" 335 5.40
207 Jalen Bell Memphis 7th 5'11" 255 5.04
208 Donovan Green Eastern Michigan 6th 5'11" 307 5.21
209 Matei Fitz Richmond 5th 6'2" 275
210 Mackavelli Malotumau Western Kentucky 4th 6'1" 300 5.28
211 Derrell Porter UC-Davis 5th 6'1" 280
212 Ahmad Bradley SE Louisiana 6th 6'2" 327 5.48
213 Collin Vaughn Youngstown State 6th 6'2" 301 5.22
214 Dasean Dixon Northern Illinois 5th 6'2" 295
215 Jacob Schuster Oregon State 5th 6'2" 300
216 Robert Porter Presbyterian 5th 6'2" 295
217 Henry Bryant Georgia State 6th 5'11" 284 5.13
218 Jalil Rivera-Harvey Marshall 6th 6'2" 310
219 Jelani Davis Kent State 6th 6'0" 268 5.08
220 Adam Watkins Kennesaw State 5th 6'0" 305 5.41
221 Kevin Kurzinger Duquesne 6th 6'2" 275
222 Gentle Hunt Illinois 6th 5'11" 297 5.11
223 Naejaun Barber Florida Atlantic 5th 6'2" 306 5.66
224 Ed Bobino Stephen F. Austin 5th 6'1" 334 5.40
225 Quincy Likio San Jose State 5th 6'2" 280
226 Keyshawn Hunter Delaware 5th 5'11" 272 5.40
227 Sam Benjamin San Diego State 4th 6'4" 292 5.19
228 Cam Blaylock UTSA 4th 6'1" 327 5.47
229 James Turrentine Tarleton State 5th 6'1" 305
230 Alec Eckert Montana State 5th 6'2" 285
231 Fuches Lewis II Georgia State 5th 6'2" 289 5.31
232 Taleeq Robbins Troy 5th 6'2" 286 5.40
233 Jaxon Duttenhefer North Dakota State 5th 6'2" 290
234 Michael Jordan Jr. Fresno State 5th 6'2" 292 5.34
235 Jay Hardy Auburn 5th 6'3" 301 5.39
236 Tanner True Chadron State 5th 6'2" 303 5.13
237 Phillip Peiffer Lafayette 5th 6'5" 270
238 Allan Haye Temple 5th 6'2" 305
239 Iman Oates Oklahoma State 5th 6'3" 315
240 Nick Glenn Alabama A&M 5th 6'1" 325
241 Sitiveni Havili Kaufusi Oklahoma State 7th 6'2" 297
242 Cohen Fuller UNLV 4th 6'2" 310 5.37
243 Ayden Howard Villanova 6th 6'2" 290
244 Cole Gustafson UTEP 4th 6'4" 283 5.28
245 Noah Friedt Southern Illinois 5th 6'2" 280
246 Doran Ray Jr. Toledo 5th 6'2" 284 5.27
247 Dion Washington Boise State 5th 6'1" 307 5.14
248 Aden Kelley Oklahoma State 5th 6'3" 315
249 Rylen Su'a-Filo Western Kentucky 4th 6'1" 322 5.31
250 George Wolo Buffalo 6th 5'11" 295
251 Jamel Fils-Aime Troy 4th 6'2" 336 5.32
252 Thomas Witte Nevada 6th 6'3" 275
253 Christian Booker Lamar 4th 6'2" 293 5.17
254 Jamar Sekona Hawaii 6th 6'2" 285 5.22
255 Rayyan Buell Memphis 7th 6'3" 275
256 Zach Buckey Stanford 5th 6'4" 272 4.96
257 James Ash Auburn 6th 6'3" 335 5.38
258 Jalen Satchell Michigan State 5th 6'1" 284 5.38
259 Jordan Marks The Citadel 5th 6'0" 305
260 Logan Wilson Indiana State 6th 6'3" 275
261 Kaleb Brown North Alabama 5th 5'10" 287 5.09
262 Amipeleasi Langi Jr. Texas State 6th 6'5" 309 5.50
263 Drew Hughes Ball State 5th 6'2" 295
264 Jalonnie Williams Northern Illinois 5th 6'3" 299 5.26
265 Anthony Franklin Stanford 5th 6'3" 285
266 Aamarii Notice Coastal Carolina 5th 6'4" 284 5.51
267 Ricardo Williams Jr. Old Dominion 5th 6'1" 294 5.25
268 Traevon Mitchell South Florida 4th 5'10" 279 5.31
269 Jacob Merrifield South Florida 5th 6'2" 290
270 Jalen Lee UNLV 6th 6'2" 302 5.84
271 Robert Rios Tarleton State 5th 6'4" 315
272 Quaylen Hill Florida International 6th 5'10" 328 5.38
273 Trent Jones II Connecticut 5th 6'3" 272 5.29
274 John Caramanico Georgetown 4th 6'1" 295
275 Seth Foster Wofford 5th 6'3" 285
276 Jalar Holley Charlotte 7th 6'3" 315
277 Naki Fahina Utah State 7th 5'11" 292
278 Chazz Wallace NC State 5th 6'2" 305 5.09
279 Tausagafou Ho Ching Northern Arizona 4th 6'1" 285
280 Josh Ngaluafe Cal Poly 5th 6'2" 300
281 Raishein Thomas Mississippi State 6th 6'4" 300
282 Bralen Henderson Missouri 5th 6'2" 290 5.01
283 Aidan Swartz Air Force 4th 6'4" 275
284 Parris Lowery Elon 5th 6'1" 285
285 David Marshall Jr. Baylor 6th 6'0" 283 5.03
286 Laron Davis Bethune-Cookman 5th 6'3" 300
287 Clifton Thompson Central Connecticut 4th 6'1" 376
288 Carter Hewitt Illinois 5th 6'4" 282 5.08
289 Jaden Hamlin UL-Monroe 4th 6'4" 325 5.41
290 Charles Crews III Austin Peay 4th 6'1" 265
291 Laytan Tanuvasa Utah Tech 6th 6'1" 310
292 Zaire Angoy Rutgers 5th 6'3" 300
293 Shymell Davis Massachusetts 5th 6'3" 295
294 Cole Schnettgoecke New Mexico State 6th 6'2" 300
295 Cameron Donald Florida A&M 6th 6'0" 267 5.20
296 Steven Lewis SE Missouri State 6th 6'1" 300
297 Zion Shockley Charlotte 5th 6'3" 275 5.24
298 Cliff Mosley UL-Monroe 4th 6'4" 325
299 Lathun Snipes Tennessee State 5th 6'1" 285
300 Isaiah Gibson Sr. Southern Miss 7th 6'3" 308
301 Shambre Jackson Massachusetts 5th 6'3" 285
302 Mustafi Al-Garawi Western Michigan 5th 6'2" 285
303 Michael Diatta Oklahoma State 5th 6'5" 295
304 De'Alo McGee Prairie View A&M 6th 6'1" 315
305 Carlos Rivera Northern Arizona 4th 6'3" 300
306 Detrick Jones Alabama State 4th 6'0" 317 5.27
307 Nasir Washington Miami (OH) 5th 6'4" 270
308 Frank Mulipola Arkansas 5th 6'4" 281 5.16
309 Mike Jarvis Liberty 5th 6'4" 295
310 Claudy Robinson Fordham 4th 6'2" 305
311 Sterling Smithson Missouri State 5th 6'2" 336 5.60
312 Race Stewart Western Michigan 5th 6'2" 292 5.33
313 Tim Bonagura New Hampshire 4th 6'1" 285
314 Demerick Morris Temple 6th 6'3" 300
315 Jeremy Sharp Pittsburg State 5th 6'3" 280
316 Zac Yassine Southern 5th 6'1" 285
317 Tim Grant-Randall Massachusetts 6th 6'0" 285
318 Nick Karika Delaware 5th 6'2" 286 4.95
319 Ethan Rodriguez Cal Poly 6th 6'3" 270
320 Oliver Billotte Rutgers 4th 6'4" 279 5.01
321 Jake Louro Elon 6th 6'1" 280
322 Aaron Wolfcale-Holsten South Dakota State 5th 6'2" 285
323 Scott Hudson Ball State 5th 6'2" 286 5.14
324 Caden Reeves Southern Illinois 5th 6'3" 285
325 Sam Buerkle Fordham 4th 6'4" 255
326 Jamichael Wilson Western Carolina 7th 6'3" 330
327 Easton Payne Weber State 6th 6'3" 285
328 Kaden Kenney Alcorn State 4th 6'1" 280
329 Jayshaun Coffman Louisville 6th 6'5" 295 5.29
330 Javen Sanchez Lamar 5th 6'1" 290
331 Nelson Ropati Nevada 4th 6'3" 290
332 Gabe Fletcher Eastern Kentucky 6th 6'4" 302 5.51
333 Alton Jefferson Eastern Illinois 5th 6'0" 300
334 Jahleel Anderson Western Carolina 4th 6'4" 320
335 Alani Ma'afu Northern Arizona 4th 6'2" 275
336 Carlos Gerardino Southeastern (FL) 4th 6'2" 304 5.46
337 Quentin Joyner Lehigh 4th 6'2" 287 5.09
338 Jeremy Mendez Tennessee Tech 4th 6'2" 285
339 Aneesh Vyas Wyoming 5th 6'1" 298 5.05
340 Ahmed Muhammad St. Thomas 7th 6'1" 285
341 Cole Daniels Old Dominion 5th 6'0" 300
342 James Smith Pittsburg State 5th 6'1" 282 5.08
343 Kailib Davis Ferris State 6th 6'3" 300
344 Richard Outland Jr. North Texas 5th 6'3" 290
345 Tramaine Chism Tarleton State 5th 6'3" 290
346 Clifford Zeigler Hilbert 4th 6'0" 293 5.08
347 Zach Frank St. John's (MN) 5th 6'3" 270
348 Alvin Gulley Jr. Northern Illinois 5th 5'11" 290
349 Jacquez Tucker Delta State 4th 6'3" 316 5.37
350 Melvin Swindle II Sacramento State 5th 6'2" 295
351 Adrian Hall Jr. Bethune-Cookman 6th 6'1" 265
352 Cody Carlson Utah Tech 5th 6'1" 266 5.37
353 Andre Crawley Jr. Gardner-Webb 6th 6'0" 290
354 JaMorey Jones South Carolina State 5th 5'11" 341 5.98
355 Sam Keeper SE Missouri State 5th 6'0" 270
356 Danny Norocea Colgate 4th 6'3" 275
357 Zachary Goodwin Stetson 4th 6'0" 335
358 Cameron Gordon Alabama State 5th 6'0" 280
359 Damarcus Thompson Texas Southern 5th 6'4" 275
360 Paul O'Brien Morehead State 5th 6'3" 290
361 Tai Lologo Keiser 7th 6'1" 325
362 Jacoby Franklin Delta State 4th 6'2" 307 5.44
363 Jaylan Ware Jackson State 5th 6'0" 270
364 Micah Owens East Texas A&M 5th 6'2" 321 5.38
365 Bryce Hall Howard 5th 6'3" 280
366 Jamal Marshall Prairie View A&M 6th 5'11" 315
367 Deshontez Gray Army 4th 6'3" 265
368 Mike Sandjo Washington State 5th 6'2" 305
369 Gavin Ransaw Arkansas State 5th 6'2" 329 5.57
370 PJ Williams Stonehill 4th 6'2" 290
371 Carsen Stocklinski Hawaii 5th 6'2" 299 5.40
372 Caleb Webb SE Missouri State 5th 5'11" 285
373 Sean Morris Western Carolina 6th 6'1" 280
374 Jalen Riven Western Illinois 5th 6'2" 285
375 Jamarius Dinkins Purdue 5th 6'5" 300 5.26
376 Xavier Agostino Harvard 4th 6'2" 285
377 Zack Athy Stonehill 4th 5'11" 265
378 Marquis Black Connecticut 6th 6'2" 296 5.93
379 Jabarrek Hopkins Prairie View A&M 5th 6'4" 290
380 Waisale Muavesi UNLV 6th 6'3" 290
381 Kwame Achampong Butler 5th 6'5" 300
382 Adonis Friloux Baylor 6th 6'0" 357 5.46
383 Dominick Bolden McNeese 4th 6'1" 285
384 Seni Tuiaki Southern Utah 5th 6'1" 290
385 Amon Williams Kent State 5th 6'1" 275
386 Tony Gibson McNeese 5th 5'11" 299 5.33
387 Sharod Watkins Central Connecticut 4th 6'0" 305
388 Maxton Woodward Samford 4th 6'2" 305
389 Michael Harris Central Missouri 5th 6'1" 275
390 Kazarius Bowie Jackson State 4th 6'0" 270
391 Tyler Scott UTEP 6th 6'1" 315
392 Christopher Sharpe Southeastern (FL) 4th 6'0" 303 5.50
393 Myron Warren Incarnate Word 7th 6'2" 275
394 Owen Seaver Angelo State 5th 6'3" 275
395 Eric Taylor Coastal Carolina 6th 6'4" 325
396 Byron Mathis Houston Christian 5th 5'11" 303 5.44
397 Mason Buono Wagner 6th 6'4" 310
398 Emerson Martin Delaware State 5th 6'5" 300
399 Joe Tongamoa Southern Utah 5th 6'1" 260
400 Bo Maile Utah State 5th 6'3" 270
401 Kervins Choute Connecticut 6th 6'3" 300
402 Bradley McGannon South Dakota 6th 6'4" 295
403 Mason Nelson Vanderbilt 6th 6'3" 328 5.50
404 Tyler Swann Tennessee Tech 4th 6'1" 285
405 Mayo Bola Western Illinois 5th 6'2" 285
406 Bryce Carter Texas State 5th 6'3" 275
407 Chris Iverson The Citadel 5th 6'0" 265
408 Bernadin Fleurima Jr. Southern Illinois 4th 6'0" 290
409 Tyler Huenemann Harvard 6th 6'3" 285
410 Mason Barbour Cal Poly 5th 6'2" 265
411 Elijah Fuentes-Cundiff Syracuse 5th 6'3" 301 5.89
412 Keenan Landry McNeese 5th 6'1" 285
413 James Royal Mercyhurst 5th 6'3" 270
414 Braelen Perry Tennessee State 5th 6'3" 295
415 Ryan Williams Missouri State 5th 6'4" 270
416 Londyn Claxton Findlay 4th 5'11" 290
417 Christian Ohagwu Presbyterian 4th 5'10" 262 5.17
418 Jacob Tuioti Army 4th 6'1" 300
419 Keanu Mailoto Boise State 5th 6'2" 293 5.37
420 Logan Sagapolu Washington 6th 6'2" 327 5.87
421 Kaden Sutton Wayne State (NE) 6th 6'1" 290
422 Josh Gonzalez Incarnate Word 5th 6'3" 310
423 Tyler Walker Montana Western 6th 6'1" 250
424 Trystin Voss Northwestern (IA) 4th 6'3" 265
425 Aditya Singh Oklahoma Baptist 7th 5'11" 272
426 Robert Johnson West Georgia 6th 6'0" 255
427 Jack DelGarbino Princeton 5th 6'0" 275
428 Phillip Collins The Citadel 5th 6'0" 275
429 Kaufusi Pakofe BYU 4th 6'2" 340 5.57
430 Julius Gandy Fresno State 5th 6'2" 290
431 Alejandro Tovar Presbyterian 4th 5'10" 270
432 Amari Williams Florida A&M 5th 6'2" 275
433 Kendall Whiteside Navy 4th 6'2" 280
434 Alajujuan Sparks Jr. Prairie View A&M 6th 6'3" 394 6.67
435 Cameron Darmody Norfolk State 5th 6'2" 315
436 Trace Brown Western Illinois 5th 5'11" 310
437 Patrick Brown Jr. East Texas A&M 5th 5'10" 292 5.59
438 Daniel Sierk Bucknell 4th 6'5" 285
439 Treverran Mack SW Minnesota State 5th 5'10" 270 5.44
440 Bryce Purnell Maine 4th 6'0" 285
441 Dylan Fisher Central Michigan 4th 6'0" 302
442 Aboubakare Dabo Sacred Heart 6th 6'0" 275
443 Mario Keanon Delaware State 4th 6'3" 285
444 Jack Hemmert San Diego 4th 6'2" 285
445 Cory Hall UNLV 6th 6'5" 288 5.62
446 Welland Williams McNeese 5th 6'1" 285
447 Kinstin Reaves Austin Peay 5th 5'11" 265
448 Micaiah Settles South Carolina State 4th 6'1" 295
449 Michael Clark Berry 4th 5'8" 280
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Traits That Make a Defensive Tackle 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.

2026 DT Draft Prospects FAQs

Who is the best DT in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Experts will vary between two names for the best defensive tackle in the draft, either Peter Woods or Kayden McDonald.

McDonald narrowly earns the title of the best DT in the 2026 draft for most analysts. The 325 pound nose tackle shows an elite combination of size, athleticism, and technique while absolutely stuffing the stat sheet this past season. 

How good is the defensive tackle draft class in 2026?

After a very strong 2025 group, the 2026 center draft class is looking a bit worse than average. There isn’t a true 1st round talent, and the depth is average at best.