2028 NFL Draft Prospects: Nose Tackle



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

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2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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2027 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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1. Ole Miss image Will Echoles, NT, 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.



2. Oregon image Bear Alexander, NT, 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.



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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Tavion Gadson, Kentucky
  • ’26 – Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
  • ’25 – Derrick Harmon, Oregon

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.



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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Ahmad Moten, Miami
  • ’26 – Caleb Banks, Florida
  • ’25 – Alfred Collins, Texas

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.



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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – A’Mauri Washington, Oregon
  • ’26 – Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
  • ’25 – Tyleik Williams, Ohio State




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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – David Stone, Oklahoma
  • ’26 – Chris McClellan, Missouri
  • ’25 – Ty Hamilton, Ohio State




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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Horace Lockett, Central Florida
  • ’26 – Domonique Orange, Iowa State
  • ’25 – Ty Robinson, Nebraska




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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Dominick McKinley, LSU
  • ’26 – DeMonte Capehart, Clemson
  • ’25 – Deone Walker, Kentucky




9. Texas Tech image Anthony Holmes*, NT, 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 – Cameron Ball, Arkansas
  • ’25 – C.J. West, Indiana




10. Texas Tech image Mateen Ibirogba, NT, 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 – Brandon Cleveland, N.C. State
  • ’25 – Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia




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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – David Oke, Arkansas
  • ’26 – Tim Keenan III, Alabama
  • ’25 – Vernon Broughton, Texas




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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Keanu Tanuvasa, BYU
  • ’26 – Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
  • ’25 – DeAndre Jules, South Carolina




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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Cody Sigler, Auburn
  • ’26 – Albert Regis, Texas A&M
  • ’25 – Tim Smith, Alabama




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

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jordan Hall, Georgia
  • ’26 – Jackie Marshall, Baylor
  • ’25 – Yahya Black, Iowa




2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2027 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P