THIRD ROUND
Dontay Corleone — Cincinnati
Corleone is a dancing bear at 6 feet and 340 pounds. Despite his weight, Corleone is quick off the ball with the burst to knife into gaps before linemen can get to him. He uses his height to his advantage and beats opponents with leverage and hand placement. With his size and strength, Corleone has the ability to become a reliable run defender as a pro, although there are some questions about his injury history and 2025 production.
Darrell Jackson Jr. — Florida State
Jackson was named Florida State’s defensive MVP in 2025 after finishing with a career-high 45 tackles with 3 tackles for a loss and a sack. He has immense size at the position, clocking in at 6-foot-5 and weighing 315 pounds with a wingspan that ranks in the 99th percentile, according to mockdraftable. Despite his height, Jackson has reps where he plays with great leverage and uproots offensive linemen to drive them into the backfield.
Domonique Orange — Iowa State
The man they call “Big Citrus” is a tried-and-true run defender for the middle of a team’s defensive line. At 6-foot-2 and 322 pounds, Orange proved to be an immovable force for Iowa State’s defense who used his length and strength to clog up the trenches. He will have a clear role early for NFL teams.