2026 NFL Draft Preview: Defensive Tackles
We have seen an influx of interchangeable defensive line prospects.
2026 NFL Draft Rankings: S || CB || LB || ER
We have seen an influx of interchangeable defensive line prospects in recent seasons who dual at defensive tackle and defensive end. One such player would be Clemson freak Peter Woods. Blessed with innate athleticism, the high-motor Woods has shown the ability to get after the quarterback from the inside, or kick outside on the edge due to his great bend and get-off.
Similar sentiments can be shared in regards to LT Overton of Alabama. Many view him as a pass-rusher at the next level but at 280–plus pounds, he would seem to project best on the interior. His counterpart Tim Keenan III, provides the veteran glue which holds the defensive line room together, according to coaches.
The Crimson Tide are not the lone such school duo keeping offensive coordinators up late at night. Clemson boasts another massive body in DeMonte Capehart, who flashes spurts of great speed and power but has yet to put it all together.
A true defensive tackle from Penn State, Zane Durant is an undersized, explosive defender who is next in the Nittany Lions NFL pipeline. What he lacks in size, Durant compensates with technique and relentless pursuit, which enables him to penetrate the middle.
2025 DT RANKINGS || 2025 DT SCOUTING REPORTS
RANK | PLAYER | SCHOOL | YEAR | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | FORTY
Peter Woods, Clemson, Jr, 6026, 315, 4.97e
LT Overton, Alabama, Sr, 6036, 283, 4.67e
Zane Durant, Penn State, Sr, 6006, 288, 4.76e
Tim Keenan III, Alabama, rSr, 6016, 326, 5.30e
DeMonte Capehart, Clemson, rSr, 6042, 315, 5.06e
Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati, rSr, 6010, 320, 4.95e
Akheem Mesidor, Miami, rSr, 6021, 280, 4.78e
Lee Hunter, Texas Tech, rSr, 6035, 320, 5.14e
Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss, Sr, 6062, 320, 5.15e
Bear Alexander, Oregon, rJr, 6031, 315, 5.14e
Christen Miller, Georgia, rJr, 6036, 305, 5.12e
Caleb Banks, Florida, rSr, 6055, 325, 5.17e
Darrell Jackson, Florida State, rSr, 6045, 330, 5.05e
Aaron Graves, Iowa, Sr, 6036, 300, 4.86e
Domonique Orange, Iowa State, Sr, 6032, 325, 5.09e
Rayshaun Benny, Michigan, rSr, 6032, 296, 4.87e
Gracen Halton, Oklahoma, Sr, 6021, 285, 4.85e
Jordan Hall, Georgia, Jr, 6031, 320, 5.04e
Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech, rSr, 6005, 285, 4.90e
Cannon Butler, Iowa State, rSr, 6045, 251, 4.70e
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