Top DL prospects who could land with Ravens in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is loaded with defensive line talent, and the Baltimore Ravens are expected to be in the mix despite being stocked at the interior defensive tackle position. The Ravens don't have conventional defensive ends in Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver's versatile system, but true edge rushers who don't drop in coverage can be considered vital to the position as well.

For a franchise built on trench dominance, adding another impact defender is always on the table. This year's class offers a mix of explosive edge rushers and interior disruptors capable of making an immediate impact. Philadelphia likes to prioritize depth and rotation along the defensive front, making the defensive line one of the safest and most logical draft targets.

Whether it's reinforcing an already strong unit or preparing for future transitions, the trenches remain a priority. If history tells us anything, the Ravens won't pass on adding a game changer to the rotation.

Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri

Baltimore has Travis Jones, John Jenkins, and C.J. Okoye all returning; the Ravens have uncertainty with Nnamdi Madubuike. What they really need is an interior defensive tackle who has the explosiveness to penetrate and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. McClellan is an athletic specimen at 6-foot-3, 315 pounds, and had six sacks and eight tackles for loss last year, while being stout against the run.

DI Lee Hunter, Texas Tech

A huge interior defender and run game destroyer at Texas Tech, Hunter earned first-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 in his redshirt senior season. The 6-4, 330-pound defensive tackle posted 8.5 tackles for loss in addition to 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He finished his career with 168 total tackles and 7.5 sacks.

Nadame Tucker, Edge Rusher, Western Michigan

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound edge rusher could be the next defensive standout from the Mid-American Conference. Tucker was tabbed the winner of the 44th Vern Smith Leadership Award as the top player in the MAC as well as the Defensive Player of the Year. In the eight MAC games, Tucker had 12.0 tackles for loss and a MAC-best nine sacks. The New York, N.Y., native also forced two fumbles and helped the Broncos' defense allow just 14.5 points per game.

Kaleb Proctor, DI, Southeastern Louisiana

The Soutland Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Proctor played in 48 games, logging 134 total tackles, 45 solo, 26 TFLs, 16 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.

Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss

In 2024, Harris played in all 13 games for the Rebels, making three starts. He ended the season with 32 total tackles (13 solo), 4.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, two QB hurries, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick. Harris is a massive, rare specimen at defensive tackle, listed at 6-foot-8, 330 pounds. Harris took a major step forward in production last fall, finishing sixth in the FBS with 27 run stops.

Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech

Gil-Howard made an immediate impact for the Red Raiders after transferring, starting each of the first six games of the season before suffering an injury that sidelined him for the rest of the year. In the games he played, he recorded 13 tackles (9 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, and a half-sack, along with 6 quarterback hurries. He had at least one tackle in five of the six games. Up until his injury, Gil-Howard was among the highest-graded players in all of college football. He received an overall grade of 88.6 from Pro Football Focus, ranking tied for 35th nationally and third among interior defensive linemen with at least 150 defensive snaps, earning a pass-rushing grade of 90.0, which placed him third among interior defensive linemen (minimum 150 snaps). PFF credited him with 12 pressures and eight defensive stops.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: 5 defensive line prospects that could land with Ravens