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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.

Filterable

Full Defensive Linemen List

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Kellan HallKellan HallDL · Class of 2028Christian Academy of Louisville★★★★★#4
2Tyzon SwannTyzon SwannDL · Class of 2028Henry E. Lackey★★★★#9
3Simon NuamahSimon NuamahDL · Class of 2028Brooks School★★★★#27
4Prince ChePrince CheDL · Class of 2028Thomas County Central★★★★#31
5Landen WadeLanden WadeDL · Class of 2028Basha★★★★#35
6Cory CunninghamCory CunninghamDL · Class of 2028Providence★★★★#64
7RJ WymsRJ WymsDL · Class of 2028The Woodlands College Park HS★★★★#69
8Jameer WhyceJameer WhyceDL · Class of 2028Trotwood-Madison★★★★#74
9Nikolas StevensNikolas StevensDL · Class of 2028DeMatha Catholic★★★★#78
10Tyrone EleeTyrone EleeDL · Class of 2028Joppatowne★★★★#82
11Aedyn HaviliAedyn HaviliDL · Class of 2028Eastside Catholic★★★★#85
12Jamarcus JohnsonJamarcus JohnsonDL · Class of 2028Toombs County★★★★#108
13Antavion AllenAntavion AllenDL · Class of 2028Hattiesburg★★★★#130
14Kingston BrownKingston BrownDL · Class of 2028Carver★★★★#139
15Andrae MaddoxAndrae MaddoxDL · Class of 2028Oxford★★★★#148
16Azhir WaddellAzhir WaddellDL · Class of 2028IMG Academy★★★★#154
17Savon JamisonSavon JamisonDL · Class of 2028Joliet West★★★★#182
18Zylen LittleZylen LittleDL · Class of 2028Carrollwood Day★★★★#192
19Caleb TuckerCaleb TuckerDL · Class of 2028Mount Carmel★★★★#198
20King PittsKing PittsDL · Class of 2028Kapaa★★★#219
21Antonio FlowersAntonio FlowersDL · Class of 2028West Mecklenburg★★★#227
22Logan LokeyLogan LokeyDL · Class of 2028Guyer★★★#231
23Ayden WoodruffAyden WoodruffDL · Class of 2028Ravenwood★★★#235
24Chase Foster IIChase Foster IIDL · Class of 2028IMG Academy★★★#237
25Trison SateleTrison SateleDL · Class of 2028Mililani★★★#239
26Zayre ThomasZayre ThomasDL · Class of 2028Lee's Summit★★★#241
27Noah RossNoah RossDL · Class of 2028Richardson★★★#255
28Jamir LeeJamir LeeDL · Class of 2028Carrollton★★★#260
29Sam HirschySam HirschyDL · Class of 2028New Palestine★★★#267
30Janero WelchJanero WelchDL · Class of 2028Duncanville★★★#273
31Ty'Jah BrownTy'Jah BrownDL · Class of 2028Lake Cormorant★★★#282
32Darryl WoodsonDarryl WoodsonDL · Class of 2028Hermitage★★★#290
33Keagan CovingtonKeagan CovingtonDL · Class of 2028Knoxville Catholic★★★#531
34Dawson JacobsDawson JacobsDL · Class of 2028Blessed Trinity Catholic★★★#177
35Arthur JonesArthur JonesDL · Class of 2028Christian Brothers Academy★★★#220
36Tory ClarkTory ClarkDL · Class of 2028Woodward Academy★★★#363
37Ron'Christopher GonzalesRon'Christopher GonzalesDL · Class of 2028Chaminade-Madonna Prep★★★#400
38Terrance EvansTerrance EvansDL · Class of 2028Union★★★#408
39Jamonei EdwardsJamonei EdwardsDL · Class of 2028Lithonia★★★#423
40RJ CruzRJ CruzDL · Class of 2028McDonogh School★★★#547
41Cortez Carr Jr.Cortez Carr Jr.DL · Class of 2028Buckhorn★★★#556
42Micah PriceMicah PriceDL · Class of 2028American Heritage★★★#563
43Aaron SnellAaron SnellDL · Class of 2028Waxahachie★★★#566
44Raphael AckerDL · Class of 2028Palm Beach Lakes★★★#574
45Geraci CarsonGeraci CarsonDL · Class of 2028Lanier★★★#63
46Kingston RodgersKingston RodgersDL · Class of 2028Royse City★★★#378
47Micah SantiagoMicah SantiagoDL · Class of 2028Bellevue West★★★#416
48Hendrix DawsonHendrix DawsonDL · Class of 2028Wisconsin Dells★★★#424
49Jayden McKinneyJayden McKinneyDL · Class of 2028Winton Woods★★★#425
50Thomas MinorThomas MinorDL · Class of 2028Big Walnut★★★#426
51Jayden BeckleyJayden BeckleyDL · Class of 2028Bergen Catholic★★★#443
52Antonio WilcherAntonio WilcherDL · Class of 2028Miami Southridge★★★#471
53Charles IbeCharles IbeDL · Class of 2028Providence Day School★★★#583
54Fine VailahiFine VailahiDL · Class of 2028Byron Nelson★★★#585
55Kamryn AndradeDL · Class of 2028Clearwater Central Catholic★★★#624
56Damien HarveyDamien HarveyDL · Class of 2028Columbus★★★#627
57Samuel Chien-TauvaoSamuel Chien-TauvaoDL · Class of 2028West★★★#630
58Marc McCoyMarc McCoyDL · Class of 2028Oakland★★★#636
59Julian DwyerJulian DwyerDL · Class of 2028Archbishop Moeller★★★#645
60Flourish OdinDL · Class of 2028Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School★★★#663
61Eazy CrichtonEazy CrichtonDL · Class of 2028Cardinal Newman★★★#268
62Ronald CrawfordRonald CrawfordDL · Class of 2028De La Salle★★★#458
63PJ TautuPJ TautuDL · Class of 2028Central Catholic★★★#464
64Robert BrownRobert BrownDL · Class of 2028Effingham County★★★#670
65Devin PhillipsDevin PhillipsDL · Class of 2028East Nashville Magnet School★★★#683
66Joshua RogersJoshua RogersDL · Class of 2028Brebeuf Jesuit Prep★★★#706
67Kelaien ElemKelaien ElemDL · Class of 2028Brother Rice★★★#794
68Hunter MosolinoHunter MosolinoDL · Class of 2028Prairie Ridge★★★#577
69Carson GrahamCarson GrahamDL · Class of 2028Kahuku★★★#703
70Darion NewtonDarion NewtonDL · Class of 2028Locust Grove★★★#711
71Matthew CurranMatthew CurranDL · Class of 2028Bellevue★★★#748
72Nick HuntNick HuntDL · Class of 2028Oak Ridge★★★#814

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.