PHOTOS: Rob Rang's 2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings - Top 5 Defensive Linemen
NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang ranked the top five defensive linemen for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.


Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) rushes against East Carolina in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) plays during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) plays during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) tackles Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) stops Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

FILE - Texas A&M defensive lineman Walter Nolen (0) reacts after sacking Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in College Station, Texas. Nolen arrived at Mississippi from Texas A&M as one of the top-rated transfers and bolsters an experienced defensive front. The former five-star recruit started 14 games in two seasons with the Aggies and had four sacks last season. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Mississippi defensive tackle Walter Nolen (2) reacts after a sack against Wake Fores during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) is tackled for a loss by Mississippi defensive tackle Walter Nolen (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Mississippi defensive tackle Walter Nolen (2) follows a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

American team defensive lineman Walter Nolen of Mississippi (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) pressures Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) tackles Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. Texas A&M won 34-24. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)

Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart (4) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart (4) runs off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

American team defensive lineman Shemar Stewart of Texas A&M (14) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Michigan State defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (41) battles with Indiana offensive lineman Mike Katic (56) as he tries to get to quarterback Brendan Sorsby (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, right, is tackled by Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) passes under pressure by Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (55) and linebacker Jeffrey Bassa (2) during the second half in the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (55) looks on during the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) rushes against East Carolina in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant celebrates a stop against Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant sacks Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) rushes against Southern California offensive lineman Jonah Monheim (79) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) celebrates sacking Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)