2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Defensive Tackle



The top 2026 Defensive Tackle prospects available for the 2026 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2027 prospect. ** – denotes 2028 prospect.

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1. Alabama image L.T. Overton*, DT, Alabama
Height: 6-5. Weight: 283.
Projected 40 Time: 4.90.
Projected Round (2026): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Mason Graham, Michigan
  • ’24 – Byron Murphy II, Texas
  • ’23 – Jalen Carter, Georgia

8/4/25: Overton is a tough defender at the point of attack with height, length, quickness, and athleticism. In 2024, he totaled 42 tackles with two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defended.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 TA&M 31 12 19 1 0 0 0
2023 TA&M 17 6 11 0 0 0
2024 ALA 42 17 25 2 1 1 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/31/2024 MICH 19-13 7 2 5 0 0 0
11/30/2024 AUB 28-14 2 0 2 0 0 0
11/23/2024 OU 24-3 4 4 0 0 0 0
11/16/2024 MER 52-7 1 0 1 0 0 0
11/9/2024 LSU 15 42-13 4 1 3 0 0 0
10/26/2024 MIZ 21 34-0 2 2 0 0 0 0
10/19/2024 TENN 11 24-17 5 2 3 1 0 0 0
10/12/2024 SC 27-25 4 3 1 0 0 1
9/28/2024 UGA 2 41-34 2 0 2 0 0 0
9/14/2024 WIS 42-10 6 2 4 1 1 0 0
9/7/2024 USF 42-16 1 0 1 0 0 0
8/31/2024 WKU 63-0 4 1 3 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


2. Clemson image Peter Woods*, DT, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 315.
Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
Projected Round (2026): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Kenneth Grant, Michigan
  • ’24 – Johnny Newton, Illinois
  • ’23 – Bryan Bresee, Clemson

8/4/25: Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia, and he was disruptive for Clemson all year. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods has upside to be better in 2025. He is strong, quick, and athletic at the point of attack.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2023 CLEM 26 13 13 1 0 0
2024 CLEM 26 18 8 3 1 0 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/21/2024 TEX 5 38-24 5 3 2 0 0 0
11/30/2024 SC 15 17-14 3 2 1 0 0 0
11/23/2024 CIT 51-14 2 1 1 1 0 0 0
11/16/2024 PITT 24-20 3 1 2 1 0 0 0
11/2/2024 LOU 33-21 1 1 0 1 0 0
10/19/2024 UVA 48-31 4 4 0 0 0 0
10/12/2024 WAKE 49-14 2 1 1 0 0 0
8/31/2024 UGA 1 34-3 6 5 1 1 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


3. Florida image Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Height: 6-6. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2026): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
  • ’24 – Darius Robinson, Missouri
  • ’23 – Mazi Smith, Michigan

8/4/25: In his second season with the Gators, Banks is a large interior defender who flashed some pass-rush ability in 2024. He recorded 4.5 sacks with 21 tackles, one forced fumble, and one pass defended. He had 19 tackles with a sack in 2023. Prior to that, Banks had two tackles with a sack while playing at Louisville. Banks has a good skill set with upside.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 LOU 2 1 1 1 1 0 0
2023 FLA 19 7 12 1 0 0 0
2024 FLA 21 10 11 4.5 1 1 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
11/23/2024 MISS 9 24-17 4 3 1 2.5 0 0 0
11/16/2024 LSU 22 27-16 3 2 1 1 1 0 1
11/2/2024 UGA 2 34-20 1 0 1 0 0 0
10/12/2024 TENN 8 23-17 OT 5 1 4 0 0 0
10/5/2024 UCF 24-13 2 0 2 0 0 0
9/21/2024 MSST 45-28 2 2 0 0 0 0
9/7/2024 SAM 45-7 2 1 1 1 0 0 0
8/31/2024 MIA 19 41-17 2 1 1 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


4. Florida State image Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 330.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2026): 2-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Derrick Harmon, Oregon
  • ’24 – Braden Fiske, Florida State
  • ’23 – Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh

8/4/25: In 2024, Jackson had a quality season for the Seminoles as one of the replacements for Braden Fiske. Jackson totaled 31 tackles with 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble. His 2023 season was lost to NCAA transfer rules after Jackson left the Miami Hurricanes for the Seminoles. He had 27 tackles and three sacks in 2022.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2021 MD 22 15 7 0 0 0
2022 MIA 27 11 16 3 0 1 0
2023 FSU 3 1 2 0 0 0
2024 FSU 31 14 17 3.5 1 1 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
11/30/2024 FLA 31-11 3 1 2 0 0 0
11/23/2024 CHSO 41-7 1 1 0 0 0 0
11/9/2024 ND 10 52-3 3 1 2 0 0 0
11/2/2024 UNC 35-11 5 1 4 1 0 0 0
10/26/2024 MIA 6 36-14 3 3 0 2 1 0 0
10/18/2024 DUKE 23-16 3 2 1 0 0 0
10/5/2024 CLEM 15 29-13 2 1 1 0 0 0
9/28/2024 SMU 42-16 3 2 1 0 0 0
9/21/2024 CAL 14-9 1 0 1 .5 0 0 0
9/14/2024 MEM 20-12 2 2 0 0 0 0
9/2/2024 BC 28-13 3 0 3 0 0 0
8/24/2024 GT 24-21 2 0 2 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


5. Penn State image Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 5.11.
Projected Round (2026): 2-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Alfred Collins, Texas
  • ’24 – Kris Jenkins, Michigan
  • ’23 – Gervon Dexter, Florida


<> 8/4/25: In 2024, Durant was an active defender at the point of attack, totaling 42 tackles with three sacks and one pass broken up. He is short and quick at the point of attack, but Durant could stand to get stronger to be more stout for the NFL.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 PSU 5 1 4 1 0 0 0
2023 PSU 17 12 5 2 0 0 0
2024 PSU 42 22 20 3 0 1 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
1/9/2025 ND 7 27-24 3 2 1 0 0 0
12/31/2024 BOIS 3 31-14 1 1 0 0 0 0
12/21/2024 SMU 11 38-10 3 2 1 0 0 0
11/30/2024 MD 44-7 4 0 4 .5 0 0 0
11/23/2024 MINN 26-25 5 3 2 0 0 0
11/16/2024 PUR 49-10 1 0 1 0 0 0
11/9/2024 WASH 35-6 2 0 2 0 0 0
11/2/2024 OSU 4 20-13 5 3 2 0 0 0
10/26/2024 WIS 28-13 3 2 1 0 0 0
10/12/2024 USC 33-30 OT 3 2 1 0 0 0
10/5/2024 UCLA 27-11 2 0 2 .5 0 0 0
9/28/2024 ILL 19 21-7 4 4 0 1 0 0 0
9/21/2024 KENT 56-0 1 1 0 0 0 0
9/7/2024 BGSU 34-27 1 0 1 0 0 0
8/31/2024 WVU 34-12 4 2 2 1 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


6. Clemson image DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
Height: 6-4. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.19.
Projected Round (2026): 2-4.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
  • ’24 – Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State
  • ’23 – Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin

8/4/25:In 2024, Capehart had 21 tackles and two passes batted. Clemson had a rotation of defensive linemen in 2023, but Capehart played well enough to impress the NFL advance scouts. In 2023, Capehart totaled 15 tackles, five tackles for a loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one pass broken up. Capehart has a good skill set with upside. He is a bear at the point of attack in the ground game.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2020 CLEM 3 2 1 1 0 0 0
2022 CLEM 12 6 6 0 0 0
2023 CLEM 15 12 3 2 1 1 0
2024 CLEM 21 11 10 0 2 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/21/2024 TEX 5 38-24 5 1 4 0 0 0
12/7/2024 SMU 8 34-31 1 0 1 0 0 0
11/2/2024 LOU 33-21 2 2 0 0 0 0
10/19/2024 UVA 48-31 3 3 0 0 0 0
10/12/2024 WAKE 49-14 2 1 1 0 0 0
10/5/2024 FSU 29-13 1 0 1 0 0 0
9/28/2024 STAN 40-14 3 0 3 0 0 0
9/7/2024 APP 66-20 1 1 0 0 0 0
8/31/2024 UGA 1 34-3 3 3 0 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


7. LSU image Dominick McKinley*, DT, LSU
Height: 6-6. Weight: 308.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2026): 2-4.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
  • ’24 – T'Vondre Sweat, Texas
  • ’23 – Siaki Ika, Baylor

8/4/25: McKinley was a reserve as a sophomore in 2024, but he flashed a special skill set with excellent physical talent. He had three sacks as a backup and could be poised to rise high in the years to come.



8. Oklahoma image Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
Height: 6-2. Weight: 291.
Projected 40 Time: 4.90.
Projected Round (2026): 3-4.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
  • ’24 – Justin Eboigbe, Alabama
  • ’23 – Zacch Pickens, South Carolina

8/4/25: Halton is an undersized interior defender, but he has quickness and athleticism that make him dangerous as an interior rusher. In 2024, Halton totaled 30 tackles with five sacks and two forced fumbles. He could stand to get stronger for the NFL.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 OU 10 2 8 0 0 0
2023 OU 11 5 6 0 0 0
2024 OU 30 17 13 5 2 0 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
11/30/2024 LSU 37-17 7 5 2 1 1 0 0
11/23/2024 ALA 7 24-3 2 0 2 0 0 0
11/9/2024 MIZ 24 30-23 3 1 2 0 0 0
10/26/2024 MISS 18 26-14 4 0 4 0 0 0
10/19/2024 SC 35-9 3 2 1 1.5 0 0 0
10/12/2024 TEX 1 34-3 2 1 1 0 0 0
9/28/2024 AUB 27-21 1 1 0 0 0 0
9/21/2024 TENN 6 25-15 1 1 0 0 0 1
9/14/2024 TULN 34-19 2 2 0 0 0 0
9/7/2024 HOU 16-12 2 2 0 1 0 0 0
8/30/2024 TEM 51-3 3 2 1 1.5 1 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


9. Iowa State image Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Darius Alexander, Toledo
  • ’24 – Maason Smith, LSU
  • ’23 – Byron Young, Alabama

8/4/25: In 2024, Orange totaled 24 tackles with one sack and one pass batted. Orange is a big nose tackle and needs to produce more in 2025 to rise.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 ISU 8 3 5 0 0 0
2023 ISU 16 7 9 0 0 0
2024 ISU 24 13 11 1 0 1 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/28/2024 MIA 13 42-41 2 0 2 0 0 0
12/7/2024 ASU 15 45-19 4 3 1 1 0 0 0
11/23/2024 UTAH 31-28 4 2 2 0 0 0
11/16/2024 CIN 34-17 3 2 1 0 0 0
11/2/2024 TTU 23-22 1 0 1 0 0 0
10/19/2024 UCF 38-35 1 0 1 0 0 0
10/5/2024 BAY 43-21 1 1 0 0 0 0
9/28/2024 HOU 20-0 1 0 1 0 0 0
9/21/2024 ARST 52-7 1 1 0 0 0 0
9/7/2024 IOWA 21 20-19 1 1 0 0 0 0
8/31/2024 UND 21-3 4 2 2 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


10. Cincinnati image Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Height: 6-1. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.40.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
  • ’24 – Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson
  • ’23 – Nesta Jade Silvera, Arizona State

8/4/25: Corleone is a solid defender for the Bearcats on the inside of the line. In 2024, he had 26 tackles with 3.5 sacks. In the previous two seasons, Corleone had three sacks in each of those two years.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 CIN 44 19 25 3 2 0 0
2023 CIN 39 22 17 3 1 1 0
2024 CIN 26 14 12 3.5 0 0 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
11/23/2024 KSU 41-15 1 1 0 0 0 0
11/9/2024 WVU 31-24 3 1 2 .5 0 0 0
10/26/2024 COLO 34-23 1 1 0 0 0 0
10/19/2024 ASU 24-14 4 1 3 0 0 0
10/12/2024 UCF 19-13 4 3 1 2 0 0 0
9/28/2024 TTU 44-41 4 4 0 0 0 0
9/21/2024 HOU 34-0 2 1 1 0 0 0
9/14/2024 M-OH 27-16 1 0 1 0 0 0
9/7/2024 PITT 28-27 6 2 4 1 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


11. N.C. State image Brandon Cleveland, DT, N.C. State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 300.
Projected 40 Time: 5.12.
Projected Round (2026): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Joshua Farmer, Florida State
  • ’24 – Jordan Jefferson, LSU
  • ’23 – Tyler Lacy, Oklahoma State

8/4/25: In 2024, Cleveland had a quality season as a run defender for the Wolfpack notching 36 tackles. He had only .5 sacks, but he did have three sacks and 28 tackles in 2023. Cleveland needs to produce more in the pass rush to rise as a senior.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 NCST 7 1 6 .5 0 0 0
2023 NCST 28 13 15 3 2 0 0
2024 NCST 36 10 26 .5 0 1 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/28/2024 ECU 26-21 2 1 1 0 0 0
11/30/2024 UNC 35-30 3 2 1 0 0 0
11/21/2024 GT 30-29 6 2 4 0 0 0
11/9/2024 DUKE 29-19 5 0 5 0 0 0
11/2/2024 STAN 59-28 4 0 4 0 0 0
10/19/2024 CAL 24-23 2 1 1 0 0 0
10/12/2024 SYR 24-17 3 1 2 0 0 0
10/5/2024 WAKE 34-30 2 1 1 0 0 0
9/28/2024 NIU 24-17 1 0 1 0 0 1
9/21/2024 CLEM 21 59-35 1 0 1 0 0 0
9/14/2024 LT 30-20 1 0 1 0 0 0
9/7/2024 TENN 14 51-10 4 1 3 0 0 0
8/29/2024 WCU 38-21 2 1 1 .5 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


12. Missouri image Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
Height: 6-3. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.29.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Ty Hamilton, Ohio State
  • ’24 – DeWayne Carter, Duke
  • ’23 – Darius Robinson, Missouri

8/4/25: In 2024, McClellan totaled 39 tackles with 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes batted in his debut with the Tigers. In the previous years, McClellan was a rotational backup at Florida. He had 23 tackles in each of the previous two seasons with the Gators.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 FLA 23 7 16 1.5 0 0 0
2023 FLA 23 7 16 .5 0 0 0
2024 MIZ 39 10 29 2.5 1 2 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/30/2024 IOWA 27-24 1 1 0 0 0 0
11/30/2024 ARK 28-21 2 0 2 0 0 0
11/23/2024 MSST 39-20 1 0 1 0 0 0
11/16/2024 SC 21 34-30 1 1 0 0 0 0
11/9/2024 OU 30-23 4 1 3 0 0 0
10/26/2024 ALA 15 34-0 3 0 3 0 0 0
10/19/2024 AUB 21-17 4 1 3 0 0 0
10/12/2024 MASS 45-3 3 1 2 1 0 0 0
10/5/2024 TA&M 25 41-10 3 1 2 0 0 0
9/21/2024 VAN 30-27 2OT 7 2 5 0 0 0
9/14/2024 BC 24 27-21 3 0 3 0 0 0
9/7/2024 BUFF 38-0 4 0 4 .5 0 0 0
8/29/2024 MUR 51-0 3 2 1 1 1 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


13. Texas A&M image Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M
Height: 6-2. Weight: 310.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Ty Robinson, Nebraska
  • ’24 – Brandon Dorlus, Oregon
  • ’23 – Dante Stills, West Virginia

8/4/25: Regis was a stout nose tackle for the Aggies in 2024, recording 36 tackles with .5 sacks. He did a nice job of disrupting throwing lanes as Regis logged six passes batted. Regis needs to improve his pass rush production in 2025.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 TA&amp;M 16 5 11 0 1 0
2023 TA&amp;M 15 8 7 1 0 0 0
2024 TA&amp;M 36 16 20 .5 0 6 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/28/2024 USC 35-31 4 2 2 0 0 0
12/1/2024 TEX 3 17-7 6 3 3 0 0 0
11/24/2024 AUB 43-41 4OT 2 2 0 0 0 0
11/17/2024 NMSU 38-3 1 0 1 0 0 0
11/3/2024 SC 44-20 4 2 2 0 0 0
10/27/2024 LSU 8 38-23 1 1 0 0 0 0
10/20/2024 MSST 34-24 5 1 4 0 0 0
10/6/2024 MIZ 9 41-10 3 1 2 .5 0 0 0
9/29/2024 ARK 21-17 3 1 2 0 0 0
9/22/2024 BGSU 26-20 1 1 0 0 0 0
9/15/2024 FLA 33-20 2 0 2 0 0 0
9/8/2024 MCN 52-10 2 1 1 0 0 0
9/1/2024 ND 7 23-13 2 1 1 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


14. Baylor image Jackie Marshall*, DT, Baylor
Height: 6-3. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 4.95.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Deone Walker, Kentucky
  • ’24 – Mekhi Wingo, LSU
  • ’23 – Moro Ojomo, Texas

8/4/25: Marshall had a breakout year for the Bears in 2024 and was a disruptive defender at the point of attack. He totaled 42 tackles with 6.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble. Marshall missed the 2023 season after suffering an injury in spring practice. Marshall could stand to get stronger for the NFL.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 BAY 24 16 8 0 3 0
2024 BAY 40 24 16 3 1 0 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/31/2024 LSU 44-31 2 1 1 0 0 0
11/30/2024 KU 45-17 3 3 0 0 0 0
11/23/2024 HOU 20-10 1 0 1 0 0 0
11/16/2024 WVU 49-35 5 3 2 1 0 0 0
11/2/2024 TCU 37-34 3 3 0 0 0 0
10/26/2024 OKST 38-28 1 1 0 0 0 0
10/5/2024 ISU 16 43-21 4 0 4 0 0 0
9/28/2024 BYU 22 34-28 2 2 0 0 0 0
9/21/2024 COLO 38-31 OT 3 2 1 1 0 0 0
9/14/2024 AFA 31-3 5 3 2 1 0 0
9/7/2024 UTAH 11 23-12 4 2 2 1 0 0 0
8/31/2024 TAR 45-3 7 4 3 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


15. Oregon image A’Mauri Washington*, DT, Oregon
Height: 6-3. Weight: 330.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Projected Round (2026): 4-6.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon
  • ’24 – Fabien Lovett, Florida State
  • ’23 – Jaden Crumedy, Mississippi State

8/4/25: Washington is known to have an excellent skill set and upside. Last year, Washington was a rotational backup behind Derrick Harmon. In 2024, Washington totaled 10 tackles and two passes broken up.



16. Arkansas image David Oke, DT, Arkansas
Height: 6-2. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 5.19.
Projected Round (2026): 5-7.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – C.J. West, Indiana
  • ’24 – Leonard Taylor, Miami
  • ’23 – Jeffery Johnson, Oklahoma

8/4/25: Oke had good production at Abilene Christian in 2024, totaling 64 tackles with two sacks and a forced fumble. It will be interesting to see how Oke handles the jump in competition in 2025.



17. Arkansas image Cameron Ball, DT, Arkansas
Height: 6-5. Weight: 324.
Projected 40 Time: 5.40.
Projected Round (2026): 5-7.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia
  • ’24 – Gabe Hall, Baylor
  • ’23 – Jalen Redmond, Oklahoma

8/4/25: Ball had 46 tackles with 1.5 sacks in 2024. He was a heavy nose tackle and run lane plugger at the point of attack. If Ball can increase his pass production, he could be a riser.



18. Miami image Akeem Mesidor, DT, Miami
Height: 6-2. Weight: 281.
Projected 40 Time: 4.95.
Projected Round (2026): 5-7.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Warren Brinson, Georgia
  • ’24 – Jaden Crumedy, Mississippi State
  • ’23 – Taron Vincent, Ohio State

6/24/26: Mesidor had 32 tackles and 5.5 sacks. He had a good game against Florida and was active behind the line of scrimmage. He was also active against Florida State and Louisville. Mesidor was a consistent interior pass rusher for the Hurricanes in 2020-2022. In 2022, he had 38 tackles with seven sacks, one forced fumble, and four passes defended. The previous season, he had 4.5 sacks after totaling five sacks in 2020. In 2023, Mesidor only played two games before going out for the season with an injury.



19. Alabama image Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama
Height: 6-2. Weight: 326.
Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
Projected Round (2026): 5-7.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Vernon Broughton, Texas
  • ’24 – Tyler Davis, Clemson
  • ’23 – D.J. Dale, Alabama


<> 8/4/25: Keenan was a solid nose tackle for the Crimson Tide in 2024, totaling 40 tackles with 2.5 sacks. The previous season he had 38 tackles with one sack. Keenen needs to do more in the pass rush in 2025 to rise, but he could be a backup nose tackle candidate for the NFL.


Seasonal Defensive Stats

Season Team Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
2022 ALA 1 0 1 0 0 0
2023 ALA 38 17 21 1 0 1 0
2024 ALA 40 16 24 2.5 0 1 0

Game Log

Date Opponent Result Tackles Solo Ast Sack FF PD Int
12/31/2024 MICH 19-13 4 2 2 0 0 0
11/30/2024 AUB 28-14 3 2 1 1 0 0 0
11/23/2024 OU 24-3 1 0 1 0 0 0
11/16/2024 MER 52-7 4 2 2 0 0 0
10/26/2024 MIZ 21 34-0 1 1 0 0 0 0
10/19/2024 TENN 11 24-17 3 1 2 0 0 0
10/12/2024 SC 27-25 1 0 1 0 0 0
10/5/2024 VAN 40-35 5 2 3 0 0 0
9/28/2024 UGA 2 41-34 3 0 3 0 0 0
9/14/2024 WIS 42-10 3 2 1 0 0 0
9/7/2024 USF 42-16 9 3 6 1.5 0 0 0
8/31/2024 WKU 63-0 3 1 2 0 0 0
Stats from ESPN 8/4/2025


20. Michigan image Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
Height: 6-4. Weight: 296.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2026): 6-FA.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
  • ’24 – Norell Pollard, Virginia Tech
  • ’23 – Shakel Brown, Troy

8/4/25: Benny had 29 tackles with 1.5 sacks and two passes defended. In 2023, Benny flashed NFL ability as a rotational player with 27 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and one pass batted. He is expected to take on a bigger role in 2025 with Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant off to the NFL.



21. USC image Bear Alexander*, DT, USC
Height: 6-3. Weight: 305.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2026): 7-FA.

Previous Seasons
  • ’25 – DeAndre Jules, South Carolina
  • ’24 – McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M
  • ’23 – Keondre Coburn, Texas

8/4/25: Alexander had five tackles and zero sacks. He went out for the season in late September. Alexander totaled 47 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two passes batted for USC in 2023. In 2022, he played with Georgia as a backup and recorded nine tackles, two sacks, and two passes batted. Alexander has talent with the upside to produce more.



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