Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the 2026 NFL Draft’s top defensive line prospects. The guys kick things off by deep diving on the 2026 edge class, featuring a bunch of intriguing players with plenty of untapped potential (like Arvell Reese and Rueben Bain Jr.), and a few guys with sky-high floors (like Akheem Mesidor and T.J. Parker). Nate also shouts out a few players to watch later in the draft.
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Next up, the duo dive into the interior defensive line class, featuring Charles’ favorite Caleb Banks, the enigma that is Peter Woods and more.
(5:05) – 2026 NFL Draft edge preview: top tier prospects
(24:00) – Edge preview: second tier prospects
(1:07:05) – 2026 NFL Draft interior defensive line preview
MADISON, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 18: Arvell Reese #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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