The 2024 NFL Draft presents an exciting quarterback class full of notable names. It is led by USC’s Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and dynamic dual-threat quarterback.
At the top of the class, Williams is followed by Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who would have been the best pass-catcher in the 2023 NFL Draft. Now as a draft-eligible junior, he’s the crown jewel for any team in need of help at the position.
Here are the top interior defensive linemen in the class.
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1. DI BYRON MURPHY II, TEXAS
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 9
Murphy is a gifted defensive lineman in both the strength and speed categories. He is a versatile three-down player who brings plus abilities as a run defender and a pass rusher, projecting as a first-round impact starter for any front.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
2. DI JER’ZHAN NEWTON, ILLINOIS
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 11
Newton has some physical limitations due to his size and lack of natural flexibility, but his hand usage, pass-rush tools and block-shedding ability allow him to be very productive in any alignment as a three-to-five-technique player.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
3. DI BRADEN FISKE, FLORIDA STATE
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 39
Fiske’s measurements are not ideal, but he has an NFL-level football IQ and pass-rush quickness to be a potential impact player as a 4-3 defensive tackle, even with some run-defense deficiencies.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
4. DI RUKE ORHORHORO, CLEMSON
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 54
Orhorhoro is a versatile defensive lineman who can be a high-floor player at defensive end or defensive tackle. However, he needs to develop technical pass-rush moves to be more than a rotational player at the next level.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
5. DI KRIS JENKINS, MICHIGAN
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 60
Jenkins is one of the strongest players in the entire draft class, but his arm-length limitations and lack of pass-rush profile will likely limit his draft stock to a mid-to-late Day 2 selection. However, his high floor presents starting potential in a 4-3 scheme.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
6. DI BRANDON DORLUS, OREGON
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 73
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
7. DI T’VONDRE SWEAT, TEXAS
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 74
Sweat has the size that you can’t teach. At his best, he’s an impact, versatile interior defensive player, but weight and conditioning will determine how often that can be in the NFL.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
8. DI MICHAEL HALL JR., OHIO STATE
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 104
Hall’s measurements make him a tough player to slot into a specific scheme, but due to how quickly he can win with finesse on the interior, his best spot in the league is likely as a DT/DE in a versatile 4-3 front. His pass-rush abilities give him the chance to be a productive pass-rush specialist.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
9. DI DEWAYNE CARTER, DUKE
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 109
Carter isn’t an elite physical presence, but he is a versatile, smart and consistent football player in both the run and pass games. He projects as a high-floor rotational player with starting potential.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
10. DI LEONARD TAYLOR III, MIAMI FLA.
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 120
When Taylor is on, he possesses the power and explosive athletic ability to be an impact player. We don’t see that enough, though. He is a young, hot-and-cold interior defensive lineman — and a talent worth drafting in the top 100 to develop.
Three-year grades and scouting report: Available in the PFF big board
