Sep 24, 2022; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13) reacts after sacking Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during the fourth quarter at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports — Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

2024 NFL Draft Defensive Tackle Rankings Before The College Football Season

Who are the 10 best defensive tackle prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft? It's the early look at the top players to watch out for.

Author:
Pete Fiutak
Publish date:
Jul 31, 2023

College Football News

There's a terrific group of defensive tackles rising up for the 2024 NFL Draft - or, will at least be eligible for it. The early top ten prospects are below with about ten others that should be on this list, but it will be fluid throughout the season.

For now, going into the college football season, these defensive tackles should be on the scouting short list for 2024.

2024 NFL Draft Top 10 Prospect Rankings
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2024 NFL Draft Top 10 Defensive Tackle Prospects

10. Fabien Lovett, Florida State

Florida State football and coaches players arrive for the fifth FSU spring football practice of the 2023 season on Thursday, March 30

9. Brandon Dorlus, Oregon

Sep 24, 2022; Pullman, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) reacts to the Washington State Cougars student section before a game at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

8. Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia

Sep 10, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) sacks Samford Bulldogs quarterback Michael Hiers (10) during the second half at Sanford Stadium.

7. Tyler Davis, Clemson

Sep 24, 2022; Winston Salem, NC, USA; Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13) sacks Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during the second quarter at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Saturday, September 24, 2022.

6. T'Vondre Sweat, Texas

Sep 10, 2022; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat (93) leaves the field after the 20-19 loss to Alabama at Royal Memorial Stadium on Sep. 10, 2022.

5. Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois

Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton (94) reacts to a missed stop in the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.

4. Leonard Taylor, Miami

Sep 10, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Leonard Taylor (56) celebrates after sacking Southern Miss Golden Eagles quarterback Zach Wilcke (not pictured) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium.

3. Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson

Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) recovers a fumble against North Carolina during the first quarter of the ACC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday, Dec 3, 2022.

2. Michael Hall, Ohio State

Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrate after a sack by defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 21-10.

1. Maason Smith, LSU

Sep 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Louisiana State Tigers defensive tackle Maason Smith (0) celebrates a play during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Caesars Superdome.