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2026 IDL Rankings
1.
Peter Woods
Archetype: 3-Down 3-Tech
Pro Comp: Jeffery Simmons
Grade: 1st round
School:
Clemson
Height:
6'3
Weight:
315lbs
Strengths:
Very heavy hands that become more refined with each year. Raw power to collapse the pocket and quickness to cross the blocker's face. Capable of dropping the anchor in run support, or penetrating and wrecking game plans. Plus-athlete whose movement skills offer versatility; has taken nearly 300 snaps aligned over or outside the OT. Extremely high floor prospect.
Weaknesses:
Hand usage is in need of development to make him a more effective pass rusher; didn't take a leap from '24 to '25. Decent tackler in the run game but fails to finish sacks fairly often. Doesn't play as many snaps as you'd want, possible conditioning questions.
2.
Kayden McDonald
Archetype: Run Stuffer
Pro Comp:
Grade: 2nd round
School:
Ohio State
Height:
6'3
Weight:
326lbs
Strengths:
The strongest player in the class, pound for pound; immovable and dense. Frequently dominates at the point of attack and resets the LOS. Powerful upper body with thunder in his hands; stack-and-shed is a thing of beauty. Vice grip strength makes him an excellent tackler. Coordinated upper and lower body suggest he has upside as a pass rusher.
Weaknesses:
Offers nothing as a pass rusher at the moment; pad level is poor and his pass rush repertoire lacks refinement. Poor speed; not likely to make an impact against outside zone. Lane discipline could still be developed.
3.
A'Mauri Washington
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Grade: 2nd round
School:
Oregon
Height:
6'3
Weight:
330lbs
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4.
Christen Miller
Archetype: 2-Down 3-Tech
Pro Comp: DaQuan Jones
Grade: 2nd round
School:
Georgia
Height:
6'4
Weight:
310lbs
Strengths:
Strong, lengthy frame with 34" arms. Powerful attacking the lineman's chest and is violent shedding blocks. Very quick and flexible for a nose; crosses the lineman's face and gains leverage. Has developed into one of the smartest run defenders in the nation; great run concept recognition. Hasn't seen much real opportunity as a pass rusher since he plays a lot of nose tackle.
Weaknesses:
Practically no pass rush production; just 2 sacks & 38 pressures in 3 seasons. Bull rush is disappointing for a player with his frame and pad level. Doesn't project as a successful NFL NT; lacks the mass and elite hand power.
5.
Bear Alexander
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Grade: 3rd round
School:
Oregon
Height:
6'3
Weight:
302lbs
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Caleb Banks
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Grade: 3rd round
School:
Florida
Height:
6'6
Weight:
330lbs
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Domonique Orange
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Grade: 3rd round
School:
Iowa State
Height:
6'4
Weight:
325lbs
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Rene Konga
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Grade: early day 3
School:
Louisville
Height:
6'4
Weight:
300lbs
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Mateen Ibirogba
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Grade: early day 3
School:
Wake Forest
Height:
6'3
Weight:
296lbs
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Brandon Cleveland
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Grade: early day 3
School:
NC State
Height:
6'4
Weight:
315lbs
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