Top 10 defensive tackle prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft
Despite the Dexter Lawrence trade, the Bengals could still use some youth at the defensive tackle position.
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) is pressured by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) during the third quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia defeated Florida 43-20.
| Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Cincinnati Bengals may have Dexter Lawrence, but they could easily still take another defensive tackle to groom as an eventual replacement for 31-year-olds B. J. Hill and Jonathan Allen, while Kris Jenkins has yet to prove he’s deserving of significant playing time on a contender.
Let’s take a look at the top defensive tackles in this year’s NFL Draft class. 1. Peter Woods (6’2” 298) Clemson The Clemson defensive tackle just turned 21 years old on March 5th.
While he didn’t have the production many were expecting, he still generated pressure at a fairly high rate. He had a 16% win rate on true pass sets in 2025. That number was even better in 2024, when he had a 22% win rate.
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