TCU's Ross Blacklock is one of five DT prospects that received a first-round grade from Athlon Sports
The defensive ends may get most of the attention in the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft, but don't sleep on this class of defensive tackles. Teams looking to beef up the middle of their defense will not lack for quality options when the draft commences in late April.
As part of Athlon Sports' 2020 NFL Draft Guide, we have ranked each position, including 40 defensive tackles. This year's class is headlined by one of the top overall prospects in this draft along with four other guys who received first-round grades. Don't be surprised if three or more are taken in the first 32 picks.
2020 NFL Draft: Defensive Tackle Rankings
| Rk | Player | School |
| 1 | Derrick Brown | Auburn |
| 2 | Javon Kinlaw | South Carolina |
| 3 | Ross Blacklock | TCU |
| 4 | Neville Gallimore | Oklahoma |
| 5 | Justin Madubuike | Texas A&M |
| 6 | Jordan Elliott | Missouri |
| 7 | Raekwon Davis | Alabama |
| 8 | James Lynch | Baylor |
| 9 | McTelvin Agim | Arkansas |
| 10 | Leki Fotu | Utah |
| 11 | Larrell Murchison | NC State |
| 12 | Davon Hamilton | Ohio State |
| 13 | Raequan Williams | Michigan State |
| 14 | Darrion Daniels | Nebraska |
| 15 | Rashard Lawrence | LSU |
| 16 | Benito Jones | Ole Miss |
| 17 | Robert Windsor | Penn State |
| 18 | Tyler Clark | Georgia |
| 19 | Robert Landers | Ohio State |
| 20 | Josiah Coatney | Ole Miss |
| 21 | Garrett Marino | UAB |
| 22 | Khalil Davis | Nebraska |
| 23 | Bravvion Roy | Baylor |
| 24 | John Penisini | Utah |
| 25 | Carlos Davis | Nebraska |
| 26 | Auzoyah Alufohai | West Georgia |
| 27 | Chris Williams | Wagner |
| 28 | Malcolm Roach | Texas |
| 29 | Broderick Washington Jr. | Texas Tech |
| 30 | Trevon McSwain | Duke |
| 31 | LaCale London | Western Illinois |
| 32 | Teair Tart | Florida International |
| 33 | Benning Potoa’e | Washington |
| 34 | Lee Autry | Mississippi State |
| 35 | Brendon Hayes | UCF |
| 36 | Doug Costin | Miami (Ohio) |
| 37 | Ray Lima | Iowa State |
| 38 | David Moa | Boise State |
| 39 | Michael Barnett | Georgia |
| 40 | Jashon Cornell | Ohio State |
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