1. Carter, Jalen*
Georgia 6030 300
Two year starter, Apopka, FL. Second team All-SEC in 2021. As part of an outstanding Georgia defensive line in 2021 he still stood out with incredible production. Sudden at the snap he can engage offensive linemen out of their stance with powerful hands and knee bend. Extremely disruptive when attacking a gap. He routinely requires double teams. Blocking schemes have to account for him as he has unique range as a defensive tackle. Covers a lot of ground on the first few steps and sheds well on the move. Outstanding lateral movement and agility he can quickly come off blocks and pursue down the line and in the backfield. As a pass rusher he shows a quick punch into a move. He can get a lineman on his heels and go from there. Gets up field in a hurry and provides consistent interior push along with producing sacks. Double teams have been effective against him and he will at times show great initial movement and not finish. He will fit as a three technique or 3-4 defensive end that kicks inside in the nickel.
2. Bresee, Bryan*
Clemson 6050 305
Three year starter, Damascus MD. Third team All-SEC in 2021 despite only four games. Bresee was a standout as a freshman and was on his way to another great year when he tore an ACL four games into the season. Elite first step quickness: he can beat blocking schemes at the snap. Flashes ability to stun with his hands attacking blocks and can shed on the move. Solid agility in traffic he uses his hands well to redirect off blocks and find the ball. Has a closing burst in pursuit and has made plays in the backfield hitting a gap. Shows solid pass rush moves working a punch with the hands into various moves. Normally uses his length well to keep blockers off his frame. Hand usage can be inconsistent as he can let blockers get into him at times. As a tall interior defensive lineman he fights getting too upright which can be a problem at times. He will lose leverage at times as a result. His athletic ability provides versatility and he could play 3-4 end or a three technique at the next level.
3. Ika, Siaki
Baylor 6040 354
Two year starter, Salt Lake City, UT. Second team All-Big 12 in 2021. Transfer from LSU where he was a rotational player on the 2019 National championship team. Limited playing time as a sophomore caused a transfer to Baylor. At Baylor he blossomed into a dominant interior defender. Imposing size he is more than a space eater showing lateral agility to make plays down the line and chase outside. He’s a stout defender that routinely requires double teams in the run game. He shows first step quickness and can explode into a block. Has pushed double teams back into ball carriers. More than a push guy in the pass rush he flashes ability to escape and chase the quarterback. Effective pushing and collapsing the pocket creating opportunities for edge rushers. Doesn’t always finish plays. After an initial burst he can fizzle out and get upright on blocks. Needs to be more consistent with shed technique. Plays primarily as a three technique at Baylor he has the potential to be a dominant NFL one technique and three technique in the nickel package.
4. Dexter, Gervon*
Florida 6060 312
Two year starter, Lake Wales, FL. Dexter has unique length and height for an interior defender. He shows first step quickness and extreme explosion at the snap. With a strong lower body he normally plays with knee bend and quick powerful hands attacking blocks. Shows separation ability along with an up field push. Can play two gap and anchor double teams or penetrate a gap. Flashes shed ability to come off blocks and make plays along the line. As a pass rusher he’s mostly a push the pocket player and has been effective creating sack opportunities for edge rushers. His sacks come mostly from second effort. Shows average change of direction skill. He gives an effort in pursuit and he’s more than a space eater but he’s not a dynamic chase player. With his height he can struggle at times with low blocks but he recovers quickly. Will get high on a block at times especially as a game wears on. Has the tools of a productive three technique in the NFL.
5. Benton, Keeanu
Wisconsin 6037 312
Three year starter, Jainseville, WI. Second team All-Big Ten in 2021. Benton has length, size, a powerful frame and upper body strength. As a nose tackle he is strong at the point of attack and is difficult to move. Can anchor against double teams and flashes quick, strong hands to separate from blocks. When he plays with leverage can shed blocks and work laterally down the line. Normally gives a great effort and is more than a space eater. Vs. one on one blocks he is a solid two gap player. As a pass rusher he is a push the pocket guy that can get his hands in the throwing lane. He flashes the ability to escape but needs to develop pass rush technique if he is to be more than a two down nose tackle. He needs consistency in pad level as he can get knocked upright and back at times. With development in those areas needing improvement he can be a productive NFL starter at nose tackle.
6. Roy, Jaquelin*
LSU 6040 315
7. Young, Byron
Alabama 6027 299
8. Davis, Tyler
Clemson 6020 291
9. Smith, Mazi
Michigan 6030 337
10. Coburn, Keondre
Texas 6014 339
11. Slade, Jacob*
Michgan State 6040 305
12. Pickens, Zacch
South Carolina 6037 305
13. Kancey, Calijah*
Pittsburgh 6000 280
14. Dorius, Brandon
Oregon 6030 289
15. Orhorhoro, Ruke
Clemson 6041 303
16. Young, Cameron
Mississippi State 6034 316
17. Dale, D J
Alabama 6003 300
18. Mustipher, P J
Penn State 6041 324
19. Lovett, Fabian
Florida State 6035 309
20. Crumedy, Jaden
Mississippi State 6036 313
21. Lole, Jermayne
Louisville 6014 310
22. Stills, Dante
West Virginia 6040 280
23. Robinson, Darius
Missouri 6052 293
24. Godbout, Cole
Wyoming 6034 289
25. Ademilola, Jayson
Notre Dame 6026 276
26. Redmond, Jalen
Oklahoma 6030 290
27. Cage, Jeron
Ohio State 6020 306
28. Fiske, Braden
Western Michigan 6033 282
30. Hutchings, Jaylon
Texas Tech 5113 304
31. Johnson, Jeffery
Oklahoma 6012 305
32. Chatman, Elijah
SMU 6000 294
33. Matlock, Scott
Boise State 6037 298
*Denotes Underclassman