My Top 10 List Of NT's & DT's in 2025 Draft

Here's a player that could have an impact on a D-Line for some team.

#2- Walter Nolen- (DT) Ole Miss (6'3"/305#)
Nolen has a quick first step off the snap, allowing him to make quick penetration into the backfield. Nolen is a versatile defender capable of lining up anywhere on the D-Line from 0-Tech. to edge rusher. He's a solid run defender with strength to maintain gap integrity. Nolen has excellent lateral agility for his size, enabling him to redirect and pursue ball carriers.
In pass defense Nolen has a strong bull rush, consistently pushing the pocket. He's a high motor player who generates pressure on second and third efforts. Nolen flashes potential for advanced pass rush moves, including chops and rips.
However, Nolen can be inconsistent with his pad level which at times leads to him losing leverage against O-Linemen. Nolen's pass rush needs some refinement beyond initial power moves.
Nolen enters the NFL draft as a blue-chip prospect with the potential to be a day one impact player. His combination of first-step explosiveness, raw power and alignment versatility project well to the pro level. Nolen has the tools to be a 3-Tech disruptor in a 4-3 or a 5-Tech anchor in a 3-4 scheme, giving defensive coordinators a chess piece to exploit mismatches along the O-Line.