For many athletes, 2023 marks the end of their collegiate football career and the start of their professional career. The 2024 NFL Draft is rich with storylines, and the defensive line features some of the most dynamic playmakers in the draft. Like the offensive line, the defensive line is typically referred to as the ‘Meat and Potatoes’ of the draft, where talented players can be found later in rounds and make up a large part of the success of a team’s defense.
Will an NFL team find the next Aaron Donald, or will they be searching to draft the position again next year? The analysis from The League Winners should help readers sift through the nonsense to determine the potential of each player going into the NFL.
This page features every defensive line prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft that has been tracked by The League Winners. Our analysis includes advanced analytics, film analysis, personal data, player comparisons, best fits for the NFL – and much more!
The profiles in this Draft Prospects Kit were completed by multiple members of The League Winners staff. You can follow The League Winners on Twitter/X. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for other excellent NFL, college, and fantasy football content.
For the last decade the Auburn defense has been the lone consistent bright spot for football fans to hold on to hope for. Even with three different coaching regimes, the defense has remained consistently good – and honestly, underrated. Auburn was the only team to play the Joe Burrow-led 2019 LSU Tigers well. They were …
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STORRS, Ct. – A lot of the notable UConn football transfer class talent comes from Wisconsin, a dynamic offensive duo that will light things up in Connecticut in this year. But Mora wasn’t done, adding two other players through the portal that should make a difference in 2024. “It [the transfer class] is going to …
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STORRS, Ct. — After failing to expand to a power-four conference, Jim Mora is switching things up in Connecticut, and that includes his coaching staff. There’s two new coordinators in 2024; and the one running the defense is Matt Brock, the former DC at Mississippi State. With some intriguing talent, what can Brock do to …
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Jordan Jefferson Position: DL — Projected: 5th Round History & Measurables Born: Currently N/A – Navarre, FL High School: Navarre High College: LSU Height – 6’2″ Weight – 313 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Strength Burst off LOS Bull rush The Bad Inconsistent pad level Balance issues Anger concerns Advanced Analytics Notes 2023 …
Khristian Boyd Position: DL — Projected: 5th Round History & Measurables Born: Currently N/A – Topeka, KS High School: Blue Springs HS College: Northern Iowa Height – 6’2″ Weight – 329 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Pad level Energy Busy hands The Bad Rarely attacks first Burst Awareness Advanced Analytics Notes 2023 Pass …
Tyler Davis Position: DL — Projected: 4th Round History & Measurables Born: Nov. 1, 2000 – Apopka, FL High School: Wekvia High College: Clemson Height – 6’2″ Weight – 301 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Surprisingly quick Great awareness Motor Balanced Strength The Bad Lack of pass rushing moves in arsenal Potential confidence …
Michael Hall Jr Position: DL — Projected: 3rd Round History & Measurables Born: June 13, 2003 – Cleveland, OH High School: Streetsboro High College: Ohio State University Height – 6’2″ Weight – 299 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Speed Swim move Pass rush The Bad Block shedding Run stopping Advanced Analytics Notes 2023 …
Maason Smith Position: DL — Projected: 2nd Round History & Measurables Born: Oct. 13, 2002 – Houma, LA High School: Terrebonne High College: LSU Height – 6’5″ Weight – 306 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Burst on snap Swim move Great motor The Bad Plays at too high of pad level Struggles in …
Mekhi Wingo Position: DL — Projected: 4th Round History & Measurables Born: April 17, 2003 – Saint Louis, MS High School: De Smet Jesuit High College: LSU Height – 6’0″ Weight – 295 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Pass rush versatility Quick hands Bull rush The Bad Predictable at times Run stopping Block …
McKinnley Jackson Position: DL — Projected: 4th Round History & Measurables Born: Currently N/A – Lucedale, MS High School: George County High College: Texas A&M Height – 6’1″ Weight – 326 lbs Traits & Characteristics The Good Strength Quick hands Space eater The Bad Inconsistent Size concerns Pad level Advanced Analytics Notes 2023 Pass …
