Charlie Campbell· Sep 25, 2026
Campbell ranks the top defensive tackle prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, giving each a projected draft round range and a projected 40-yard dash time.
“The top 2027 Defensive Tackle prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft.”
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45 checkable claims — 22 combine measurements, 22 mock draft picks and 1 top player list — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 23 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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Who this take is about
- Jide Abasiri
- Kemari Copeland
- Jaray Bledsoe
- Tavion Gadson
- David Oke
- Dominick McKinley
- Will Echoles
- Bear Alexander
- Ahmad Moten Sr.
- Miami Dolphins
- James Smith
- A'Mauri Washington
- David Stone
- D.J. Hicks
- Francis Brewu
- Horace Lockett
- Anthony Holmes
- Mateen Ibirogba
- C.J. Fite
- Keanu Tanuvasa
- Cody Sigler
- Jordan Hall
- Devan Thompkins
45 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Combine MeasurementsJide AbasiriSep 25, 2026
“Jide Abasiri*, DT, USC ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksKemari CopelandSep 25, 2026
Kemari Copeland to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Kemari Copeland*, DT, Virginia Tech ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJaray BledsoeSep 25, 2026
Jaray Bledsoe to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Jaray Bledsoe*, DT, Mississippi State ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksTavion GadsonSep 25, 2026
Tavion Gadson to be picked “Round 2-4”
“Tavion Gadson*, DT, Kentucky ... Projected Round (2027): 2-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDavid OkeSep 25, 2026
David Oke to be picked “Round 4-6”
“David Oke*, DT, Arkansas ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsKemari CopelandSep 25, 2026
“Kemari Copeland*, DT, Virginia Tech ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDominick McKinleySep 25, 2026
Dominick McKinley to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Dominick McKinley*, DT, LSU ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksWill EcholesSep 25, 2026
Will Echoles to be picked “Round 1-2”
“Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss ... Projected Round (2027): 1-2.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsWill EcholesSep 25, 2026
“Will Echoles ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksBear AlexanderSep 25, 2026
Bear Alexander to be picked “Round 1-3”
“Bear Alexander*, DT, Oregon ... Projected Round (2027): 1-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsBear AlexanderSep 25, 2026
“Bear Alexander*, DT, Oregon ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksAhmad Moten Sr.Miami DolphinsSep 25, 2026
Ahmad Moten Sr. to be picked “Round 1-3”
“Ahmad Moten Sr., DT, Miami ... Projected Round (2027): 1-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDominick McKinleySep 25, 2026
“Dominick McKinley*, DT, LSU ... Projected 40 Time: 5.10.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJames SmithSep 25, 2026
James Smith to be picked “Round 3-5”
“James Smith*, DT, Ohio State ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Ahmad Moten Sr. ... Projected 40 Time: 5.10.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksA'Mauri WashingtonSep 25, 2026
A'Mauri Washington to be picked “Round 1-3”
“A’Mauri Washington*, DT, Oregon ... Projected Round (2027): 1-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsA'Mauri WashingtonSep 25, 2026
“A’Mauri Washington*, DT, Oregon ... Projected 40 Time: 5.20.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDavid StoneSep 25, 2026
David Stone to be picked “Round 1-3”
“David Stone*, DT, Oklahoma ... Projected Round (2027): 1-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsD.J. HicksSep 25, 2026
“D.J. Hicks*, DT, Texas A&M ... Projected 40 Time: 5.00.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksFrancis BrewuSep 25, 2026
Francis Brewu to be picked “Round 2-4”
“Francis Brewu, DT, Notre Dame ... Projected Round (2027): 2-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsFrancis BrewuSep 25, 2026
“Francis Brewu, DT, Notre Dame ... Projected 40 Time: 5.00.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksHorace LockettSep 25, 2026
Horace Lockett to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Horace Lockett*, DT, Central Florida ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJames SmithSep 25, 2026
“James Smith*, DT, Ohio State ... Projected 40 Time: 4.95.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksAnthony HolmesSep 25, 2026
Anthony Holmes to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Anthony Holmes*, DT, Texas Tech ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsAnthony HolmesSep 25, 2026
“Anthony Holmes*, DT, Texas Tech ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksMateen IbirogbaSep 25, 2026
Mateen Ibirogba to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Mateen Ibirogba*, DT, Texas Tech ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsMateen IbirogbaSep 25, 2026
“Mateen Ibirogba*, DT, Texas Tech ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsC.J. FiteSep 25, 2026
“C.J. Fite*, DT, Arizona State ... Projected 40 Time: 5.10.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksKeanu TanuvasaSep 25, 2026
Keanu Tanuvasa to be picked “Round 5-7”
“Keanu Tanuvasa*, DT, BYU ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsKeanu TanuvasaSep 25, 2026
“Keanu Tanuvasa*, DT, BYU ... Projected 40 Time: 5.10.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksCody SiglerSep 25, 2026
Cody Sigler to be picked “Round 5-7”
“Cody Sigler*, DT, Auburn ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsCody SiglerSep 25, 2026
“Cody Sigler*, DT, Auburn ... Projected 40 Time: 5.10.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJordan HallSep 25, 2026
Jordan Hall to be picked “Round 6-FA”
“Jordan Hall, DT, Georgia ... Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJordan HallSep 25, 2026
“Jordan Hall, DT, Georgia ... Projected 40 Time: 5.19.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksD.J. HicksSep 25, 2026
D.J. Hicks to be picked “Round 2-3”
“D.J. Hicks*, DT, Texas A&M ... Projected Round (2027): 2-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksC.J. FiteSep 25, 2026
C.J. Fite to be picked “Round 5-7”
“C.J. Fite*, DT, Arizona State ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsTavion GadsonSep 25, 2026
“Tavion Gadson*, DT, Kentucky ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDavid StoneSep 25, 2026
“David Stone*, DT, Oklahoma ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDevan ThompkinsSep 25, 2026
“Devan Thompkins*, DT, Alabama ... Projected 40 Time: 4.75.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Top Player ListsSep 25, 2026
“The top 2027 Defensive Tackle prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. 1. Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss ... 22. Jordan Hall, DT, Georgia”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDavid OkeSep 25, 2026
“David Oke*, DT, Arkansas ... Projected 40 Time: 4.75.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJaray BledsoeSep 25, 2026
“Jaray Bledsoe*, DT, Mississippi State ... Projected 40 Time: 5.05.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsHorace LockettSep 25, 2026
“Horace Lockett*, DT, Central Florida ... Projected 40 Time: 5.15.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDevan ThompkinsSep 25, 2026
Devan Thompkins to be picked “Round 2-3”
“Devan Thompkins*, DT, Alabama ... Projected Round (2027): 2-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJide AbasiriSep 25, 2026
Jide Abasiri to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Jide Abasiri*, DT, USC ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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