Defensive line rankings for 2026 NFL Draft
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With Dexter Lawrence gone, the Giants must rebuild the interior of their defense. We go through all seven rounds to find the prospects—from Kayden McDonald to Landon Robinson—who fit John Harbaugh's physical blueprint.
With the 2026 NFL draft starting tomorrow, we take a look where Kentucky defensive tackle David Gusta is projected to land at the next level.
On Saturday, rumors began that the Cleveland Browns are linked in a trade for the New York Giants' star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. In a vacuum, adding a player of Lawrence's caliber is always a great thing. He is one of the best football players in the entire NFL, and he is incredibly impactful when he is on the field.
Using Green Bay’s draft history as a guide, some prospects fit better than others.
The Chargers have just five picks in the NFL draft, four of which land within the first 123 picks, including the 22nd pick overall in the first round. As of Sunday, they do not have picks in the fifth or seventh rounds,
The New York Giants met with a potential Dexter Lawrence II replacement, a 38-game starting defensive tackle from the AFC East.
The Cleveland Browns met with Louisville defensive tackle Rene Konga, sources told Cleveland Browns On SI.
The UCLA Bruins had only one player taken in Dane Brugler's seven round NFL mock draft released last week. Gary Smith III was taken by the Lions.