What the experts are saying about defensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft
Updated: April 3, 2025 11:30am ET
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The 33rd Team's latest mock draft features several defensive linemen in the first round, including Mason Graham to the Jaguars at #5 overall. The mock draft highlights the exceptional depth of this year's defensive line class, with multiple players projected to make immediate impacts.
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2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Interior defensive linemen
PFF's Trevor Sikkema ranks Michigan's Mason Graham as the top interior defensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Graham brings a combination of speed, violence, and relentless effort that makes him an ideal 3-technique prospect despite having shorter-than-ideal arm length.
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CBS Sports' mock draft shows the strong defensive line class continuing to impress, with Kenneth Grant projected to the Bills at #30 overall. Grant brings a rare combination of quickness and size to the nose tackle position, with the strength to dominate single blocks and hold up against doubles.
