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Ranking the top 10 interior defensive linemen in the 2019 NFL Draft

The 2019 NFL Draft gets a lot of hype for the edge rushers headlining the class, but the group of interior defensive line prospects deserves serious excitement. This class could see anywhere from four to maybe even seven defensive tackles taken in the first round. Here’s how they stack up.

Rankings are based on tape and workouts. I am neither a doctor nor a team official who can quantify how injury or character concerns impact projection. Concerns are noted but not factored into the ranking.

10. Isaiah Buggs, Alabama: Many will argue the Crimson Tide defender benefited from another player on this list, but taking advantage of favorable matchups is a great quality.