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Top College Football Defensive Linemen

Interior defensive linemen are scarce, coveted recruits — programs invest heavily to land and keep them.

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Estimated

Defensive Linemen by Estimated NIL Value

#PlayerSchoolEst. NIL
1Lamar BrownLamar BrownDL · Class of 2026University Lab$591K
2Jalen BrewsterJalen BrewsterDL · Class of 2027Cedar Hill$551K
3Richard AndersonRichard AndersonDL · Class of 2026LSU$340K
4Marcus FakatouMarcus FakatouDL · Class of 2027Sierra Canyon$253K
Recruiting

Top Defensive Linemen by Recruiting Rating

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Jalen BrewsterJalen BrewsterDL · Class of 2027Cedar Hill★★★★★#1
2Kellan HallKellan HallDL · Class of 2028Christian Academy of Louisville★★★★★#4
3David FolorunshoDavid FolorunshoDL · Class of 2027St. Patrick★★★★★#9
4Lamar BrownLamar BrownDL · Class of 2026University Lab★★★★★#10
5Jaimeon WinfieldJaimeon WinfieldDL · Class of 2026USC★★★★★#11
6Richard AndersonRichard AndersonDL · Class of 2026LSU★★★★★#18
7Tony CumberlandTony CumberlandDL · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#41
8Jamarion CarltonJamarion CarltonDL · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#48
9Tyzon SwannTyzon SwannDL · Class of 2028Henry E. Lackey★★★★#9
10James JohnsonJames JohnsonDL · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#80
11Aiden HarrisAiden HarrisDL · Class of 2026South Carolina★★★★#88
12Keshawn StancilKeshawn StancilDL · Class of 2026Miami★★★★#91
13Titan DavisTitan DavisDL · Class of 2026De Smet★★★★#95
14Nolan WilsonNolan WilsonDL · Class of 2026Picayune Memorial★★★★#107
15Deuce GeraldsDeuce GeraldsDL · Class of 2026LSU★★★★#108
16Damari SimeonDamari SimeonDL · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#115
17Mitchell TurnerMitchell TurnerDL · Class of 2027Louisville★★★★#40
18Myels SmithMyels SmithDL · Class of 2027Inglewood★★★★#45
19Earnest RankinsEarnest RankinsDL · Class of 2026Florida State★★★★#125
20JD HillJD HillDL · Class of 2026Washington★★★★#148
21Gabe HillGabe HillDL · Class of 2026Indiana★★★★#152
22Valdin SoneValdin SoneDL · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#156
23Ben’Jarvius ShumakerBen’Jarvius ShumakerDL · Class of 2027Choctaw County★★★★#54
24Marcus FakatouMarcus FakatouDL · Class of 2027Sierra Canyon★★★★#56
25Mhari JohnsonMhari JohnsonDL · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★#160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the highest-valued NIL defensive lineman in college football?+

Lamar Brown currently has the highest estimated NIL value among tracked defensive linemen, at approximately $591K. Values are estimates based on publicly available information.

How are defensive linemen ranked here?+

Players are ranked two ways: by estimated NIL value where a public valuation exists, and by recruiting rating for the incoming classes. Both update as new public data is published.

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NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.