2028 NFL Draft Prospects: Defensive Tackle

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The top 2028 Defensive Tackle prospects available for the 2028 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2029 prospect. ** – denotes 2030 prospect.

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Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss
Height: 6-2. Weight: 309.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Will Echoles, Ole Miss
’26 – Peter Woods, Clemson
’25 – Mason Graham, Michigan

7/15/26: Echoles was a disruptive force for the Rebels in 2025 and made a lot of big plays for them at the point of attack. He showed run defense and pass-rush ability, totaling 68 tackles, five sacks, and five passes batted. Echoles has quickness, athleticism, and strength.

Bear Alexander, DT, Oregon
Height: 6-2. Weight: 311.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Bear Alexander, Oregon
’26 – Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
’25 – Kenneth Grant, Michigan

7/15/26: In 2025, Alexander has 50 tackles with one sack and one pass batted. Early in the season, Alexander did not play a lot before getting more snaps. Oregon staff told Alexander that he had to show more effort in practice to get playing time. With USC in 2024, 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.

Tavion Gadson, DT, Kentucky
Height: 6-3. Weight: 302.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Tavion Gadson, Kentucky
’26 – Christian Miller, Georgia
’25 – Walter Nolen, Ole Miss

7/15/26: Gadson had an impressive sophomore season for the Wildcats, totaling 28 tackles with 2.5 sacks. Gadson looked like he was just scratching the surface, and he could be a riser. The NFL advance scouts gave Gadson a good preseason grade.

Ahmad Moten, DT, Miami
Height: 6-3. Weight: 311.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Ahmad Moten, Miami
’26 – Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
’25 – Derrick Harmon, Oregon

7/15/26: Moten was a key contributor and an interior pass rusher on the tough Hurricanes defense that carried them to the National Championship. In 2025, Moten totaled 4.5 sacks with 31 tackles. Moten has a good skill set with upside to develop.

A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
Height: 6-3. Weight: 330.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons

’27 – A’Mauri Washington, Oregon
’26 – Caleb Banks, Florida
’25 – Alfred Collins, Texas

7/15/26: In 2025, Washington had 31 tackles with 1.5 sacks and seven passes broken up. Washington is known to have an excellent skill set and upside. He is very strong, physical, and has surprising speed and athleticism for a heavy defensive tackle. Last year, Washington was a rotational backup behind Derrick Harmon. In 2024, Washington totaled 10 tackles and two passes broken up.

David Stone, DT, Oklahoma
Height: 6-3. Weight: 310.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons

’27 – David Stone, Oklahoma
’26 – L.T. Overton, Alabama
’25 – Shemar Turner, Texas A&M

D.J. Hicks, DT, Texas A&M
Height: 6-2. Weight: 288.
Projected 40 Time: 5.00.
Projected Round (2028): 2-3.

Previous Seasons

’27 – D.J. Hicks, Texas A&M
’26 – Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
’25 – T.J. Sanders, South Carolina

Jeremiah McCloud*, DT, Florida
Height: 6-3. Weight: 294.
Projected 40 Time: 5.00.
Projected Round (2028): 2-3.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Horace Lockett, Central Florida
’26 – Gracen Halton, Oklahoma
’25 – Tyleik Williams, Ohio State

Horace Lockett, DT, Central Florida
Height: 6-4. Weight: 362.
Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Kemari Copeland, Virginia Tech
’26 – Chris McClellan, Missouri
’25 – Darius Alexander, Toledo

10.

Kemari Copeland, DT, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-1. Weight: 287.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Dominick McKinley, LSU
’26 – Domonique Orange, Iowa State
’25 – Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee

11.

Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU
Height: 6-6. Weight: 308.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons

’27 – James Smith, Alabama
’26 – DeMonte Capehart, Clemson
’25 – Joshua Farmer, Florida State

12.

Devan Thompkins, DT, Alabama
Height: 6-3. Weight: 297.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Devan Thompkins, Alabama
’26 – Cameron Ball, Arkansas
’25 – Ty Hamilton, Ohio State

13.

Anthony Holmes*, DT, Texas Tech
Height: 6-2. Weight: 300.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Anthony Holmes, Texas Tech
’26 – Zane Durant, Penn State
’25 – Ty Robinson, Nebraska

14.

Mateen Ibirogba, DT, Texas Tech
Height: 6-2. Weight: 301.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Mateen Ibirogba, Texas Tech
’26 – Tim Keenan III, Alabama
’25 – Deone Walker, Kentucky

15.

Jide Abasiri, DT, USC
Height: 6-4. Weight: 285.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Jide Abasiri, USC
’26 – Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
’25 – Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon

16.

David Oke, DT, Arkansas
Height: 6-3. Weight: 297.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.

Previous Seasons

’27 – David Oke, Arkansas
’26 – Deven Eastern, Minnesota
’25 – C.J. West, Indiana

17.

Jaray Bledsoe, DT, Mississippi State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Jaray Bledsoe, Mississippi State
’26 – Jeffrey M’ba, SMU
’25 – Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia

18.

C.J. Fite, DT, Arizona State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 311.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.

Previous Seasons

’27 – C.J. Fite, Arizona State
’26 – Nick Barrett, South Carolina
’25 – Warren Brinson, Georgia

19.

Keanu Tanuvasa, DT, BYU
Height: 6-3. Weight: 300.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Keanu Tanuvasa, BYU
’26 – Byron Eason, Tennessee
’25 – Vernon Broughton, Texas

20.

Cody Sigler, DT, Auburn
Height: 6-2. Weight: 303.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Cody Sigler, Auburn
’26 – Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati
’25 – Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech

21.

Jordan Hall, DT, Georgia
Height: 6-4. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.19.
Projected Round (2028): 6-FA.

Previous Seasons

’27 – Jordan Hall, Georgia
’26 – Brandon Cleveland, N.C. State
’25 – DeAndre Jules, South Carolina

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