Analysis My Top 10 List Of NT's & DT's in 2025 Draft (2 Viewers)

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Loomis really, really needs to try and get Deone Walker from Kentucky and pair him with the DE from Arkansas Landon Jackson. Jack Sawyer in tandem with Walker would be a close 2nd option.

Our Dline would instantly be fixed, and probably the best in the NFL once these guys are in their 2nd and 3rd year with Bresee and Carl Granderson.

I also am watching for the BYU Linebacker Jack Kelly. He looks like a sneaky mid round pick that will instantly become one of the best LB’s in the NFL by end of 2nd year.
 
Here's a player that could offer some good depth along the D-Line. Predicted to go in mid to late 2nd round.

#6- Derrick Harmon- (DT) Oregon (6'5"/310#)
Harmon is an impressive physical specimen with an ideal frame for an NFL defensive tackle, with excellent height and weight combination. He's a versatile defender capable of lining up in various techniques along the defensive line.
Harmon flashes ability to stack-and-shed against the run, anchoring well at the point of attack. He demonstrates a good motor, consistently pursuing plays from the backside. He also demonstrates good lateral agility for his size, allowing him to sidestep blockers and penetrate the backfield effectively.
Harmon shows potential as an interior pass rusher with his combination of size and athleticism. He possesses natural leverage with his height and arm length, aiding him in bull rush effectiveness.
Harmon's toolkit as an interior defensive lineman is highlighted by his impressive physical attributes and flashes of disruptive play. Teams running multiple fronts will value Harmon's potential tp play positions across the D-Line. While Harmon has shown the ability to impact both the run and pass game, his technique and consistency will need some refinement. The raw power and size Harmon brings to the table provide a solid foundation for his continued development at the next level.
 
I really like this guy and what he could bring to the Saints defensive line. He is predicted to go in the 4th, but I think he will go earlier.

#7- Dontay Corleone- (NT/DT) Cincinnati (6'1"/320#)

Corleone is super athletic, he made Bruce Feldman' freaks list at #16. Corleone's power is something special. He benches 485#, squats 605# and deadlifts 700#. His 40 time has been clocked at 4.68, that is just phenomenal.
Corleone has impressive production as a run defender, consistently making plays at or behind the line of scrimmage. He displays excellent leverage and pad level, allowing him to anchor against double teams and control gaps in the run game. He's a high motor player who pursues plays from sideline to sideline.
In pass defense, Corleone has exceptional power at the point of attack, consistently driving blockers back and collapsing the pocket with a bull rush. He shows potential as an interior pass rusher with his combination of power and quickness.
Corleone has a quick first step for his size, enabling him to penetrate and disrupt plays in the backfield. He is a versatile defender capable of playing multiple techniques along the D-Line in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defense.
Now, Corleone can occasionally play with a high pad level, negating his natural leverage against interior O-Linemen. His pass rush repertoire needs expansion beyond the bull rush to become a more consistent threat on passing downs.
Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL defensive line. Corleone's ability to anchor against the run and collapse the pocket will be highly valued by NFL teams looking to shore up their interior defensive line. His impact may be immediate in early downs and short yardage situations, with the potential to develop into an every down interior defender as he refines his technique and expands his pass rushing arsenal. His work ethic and rapid improvement throughout his college career indicate a high ceiling for further development.
 
Y'all know I'm going through all these DT's and NT's and it amazes me how almost all of them just have the bull rush and nothing else. They need to start coaching these guys some different rush moves, that way they would be better prepared for the NFL.
 
B_doggman47 said:
I really like this guy and what he could bring to the Saints defensive line. He is predicted to go in the 4th, but I think he will go earlier.

#7- Dontay Corleone- (NT/DT) Cincinnati (6'1"/320#)

Corleone is super athletic, he made Bruce Feldman' freaks list at #16. Corleone's power is something special. He benches 485#, squats 605# and deadlifts 700#. His 40 time has been clocked at 4.68, that is just phenomenal.
Corleone has impressive production as a run defender, consistently making plays at or behind the line of scrimmage. He displays excellent leverage and pad level, allowing him to anchor against double teams and control gaps in the run game. He's a high motor player who pursues plays from sideline to sideline.
In pass defense, Corleone has exceptional power at the point of attack, consistently driving blockers back and collapsing the pocket with a bull rush. He shows potential as an interior pass rusher with his combination of power and quickness.
Corleone has a quick first step for his size, enabling him to penetrate and disrupt plays in the backfield. He is a versatile defender capable of playing multiple techniques along the D-Line in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defense.
Now, Corleone can occasionally play with a high pad level, negating his natural leverage against interior O-Linemen. His pass rush repertoire needs expansion beyond the bull rush to become a more consistent threat on passing downs.
Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL defensive line. Corleone's ability to anchor against the run and collapse the pocket will be highly valued by NFL teams looking to shore up their interior defensive line. His impact may be immediate in early downs and short yardage situations, with the potential to develop into an every down interior defender as he refines his technique and expands his pass rushing arsenal. His work ethic and rapid improvement throughout his college career indicate a high ceiling for further development.
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Sounds as though the Saints should make him an offer he can’t refuse.

I’ll show myself out.
 
I had DeMonte Capehart ranked at #8, but the more I saw of this guy, he has flashes but he is raw, inconsistent and will need some developing before he can even be part of a D-Line rotation. I went with Bear Alexander at #8. Analysts have him ranked in the 5th round.

#8- Bear Alexander- (NT/DT) USC (6'3"/315#)
In run defense, Alexander has an explosive first step off the snap, allowing him to penetrate and disrupt plays in the backfield consistently. He has powerful upper-body strength that enables him to stack-and-shed blockers effectively in run defense. Alexander has a high motor and relentless pursuit, often making plays downfield and away from his initial gap. He's a solid tackler who rarely allows ball carriers to slip away once he gets his hands on them.
In pass defense, Alexander can collapse the pocket to get to the QB using his bull rush effectively or force the QB into the DE's. He demonstrates good football IQ, recognizing screen plays and misdirection plays. Alexander also uses power moves to collapse the pocket.
Alexander is a versatile player who can line up at various positions along the defensive line. he is also scheme versatile, able to play in both 4-3 and 3-4 defensive schemes.
Alexander projects as a versatile defensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His combination of strength, explosiveness and motor will appeal to teams looking to add a piece to their defensive lines. Alexander's ability to disrupt the run game and collapse the pocket from the interior will make him a valuable asset on early downs.
While Alexander may not be an elite immediately at the next level, his knack for penetration and ability to push the pocket will create opportunities for edge rushers. His pass rush repertoire needs refinement, he relies heavily on the bull rush and power moves. Alexander has the tools to develop into a very good starter and potential difference-maker on and NFL D-Line.
 
I reshuffled the bottom of my top 10 ten around. The more I saw of Capehart and Hunter they were not as polished as I first thought. So I moved Alexander to #8 and Norman-Lott to #9, they have a lot more to offer and won't need that much development to get up to speed. Norman-Lott has been predicted to go somewhere in the 5th round.

#9- Omarr Norman-Lott- (NT/DT) Tennessee (6'3"/315#)
In rush defense, Norman-Lott has exceptional first step quickness off the snap which allows him to penetrate gaps and disrupt blocking schemes before they develop. He shows impressive lateral agility and pursuit speed for his size, consistently making plays outside of his gap and down the line of scrimmage. Norman-Lott maintains leverage at the point of attack with strong hand placement and natural pad level, anchoring effectively against double teams.
In pass defense, Norman-Lott demonstrates an advanced pass rush repertoire with effective swim and rip moves and converting speed to power when needed. He exhibits a strong football IQ with the ability to diagnose screen plays and misdirection plays. His initial burst allows him to shoot gaps when aligned in passing situations.
Norman-Lott needs to improve his consistency in finishing plays, occasionally he loses contact with ball carriers in the backfield after initial penetration. Sometimes he plays too high in his stance, particularly when he's fatigued, leading to decreased leverage and power at the point of attack and he also needs a little more consistency maintaining gap integrity.
Norman-Lott's lateral agility and motor are NFL caliber traits that will serve him well in a role early in his career. His ability to convert speed to power while maintaining gap integrity suggests immediate value on early downs, with upside as an interior rusher on passing downs. The combination of first step explosiveness, natural leverage and flexibility points to a future as a contributing interior defender who can adapt to multiple fronts at the next level.
 
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Here's my #10 pick on my list, Payton Page. Analysts have tagged to go in 7th round to an undrafted rookie free agent. I put him in because I believe this a guy that could be developed into a quality starter or a solid rotational piece. He will need some development, but in a couple of years could be a starter on defense.

#10- Payton Page- (DT) Clemson (6'4"/310#)
In run defense, Page flashes exciting burst off the snap to penetrate and disrupt plays in the backfield. He is a technician with a high motor. Page shows some power to hold to hold at the point of attack as a run defender. He has the speed to chase ball carriers down from behind.
In pass defense, Page is a high motor pass rusher with good quickness. He can slip through gaps with his get-off and is an intimidating force for QB's to avoid. He can provide some secondary interior pass rush, getting the most penetration when playing the 3-Tech position.
Page is a bit underpowered, often playing too high and struggling to hold the point of attack against double teams. He possesses excellent weight-room strength, although it doesn't always translate to his play on the field. Doesn't play fundamentally sound and lacks technique in his repertoire. Page often gets caught in the hand fighting at the line of scrimmage rather than quickly disengaging.
Page will need some developing with his technique and some strengthening, but with good coaching he can develop into a quality starter on a defensive line.
 
I'm going to start another thread like this one featuring the top 10 TE's. If someone would like to add players they believe would help the Saints defense, feel free to post them.
 
A few other players you might want to look at B_doggman47.

Rylie Mills - Notre Dame
Howard Cross III Notre Dame
Jared Harrison Hunte -SMU
Elijah Roberts-SMU
Shemar Turner - Texas A&M
Devonte O'Malley - NIU
Simeon Barrow Jr. - Miami
Jahvaree Ritzie - UNC
Anthony Hawkins Bowling Green
T.J. Jackson WVU
Patrick Jenkins - Tulane
Jamaree Caldwell - Oregon
Jordan Burch - Oregon
C.J. West - Indiana
Darrell Jackson Jr. FSU
Ty Robinson - Nebraska
Yahya Black - Iowa
Sean Martin - WVU
 
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