Defensive Line Qualification Criteria
Our database has 1391 Defensive Lineman (2000-2025)
Defensive Line positions included Defensive Tackle (DT) and Defensive End (DE)
Players in the database are divided by Level achieved in their career
There are 4 Levels of Outcome Based NFL Career Success outlined below
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine results are compared to the database illustrating the
Prospects 10 closest Comparisons and the probability the athlete achieves a Level 2 or greater career outcome
Levels Defined
Level 0: Not an NFL Player
Level 1: Minimal Role
Appeared in ≥1 NFL game with a recorded statistic Level 2: Qualified Contributor
Met any one trigger in a single season Defensive Line: Games Started ≥8 in any season from 2000-2020 or ≥9 from 2021-2024 or
≥5 sacks or
≥30 combined tackles
Level 3: ≥ 1 All Pro or Pro Bowl selection