The 10 Best Defensive Tackles In The 2024 NFL Draft

I get into my Top 10 Defensive Tackle prospects for the 2024 #NFL #Draft
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GRADING SCALE (OVR)
8.0 Perfect Prospect
7.5 Day 1 Perennial All-Pro
7.3 Day 1 High End Starter And Likely All-Pro
7.0 Day 1 Quality Starter And Potential All-Pro
6.9 Day 1 Starter With All Pro Upside
6.8 Day 1 Starter With High End Starter Upside
6.6 Day 1 Starter - Unlikely High End Starter
6.5 Day 1 Developmental Starter (More Boom Or Bust)
6.3-6.4 Likely Starter Within First Two Seasons
6.1-6.2 Day 1 Backup With Starter Upside
6.0 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer - Developmental Traits Based Prospect
5.8-5.9 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer - Limited Physical Upside
5.5-5.6 Day 1 Roster Bubble or Practice Squader
5.4 Priority Free Agent
5.0 Chance To Be In An NFL Camp
Under 5.0 Needs Time In A Developmental League
IDL Traits
Agility: Lateral explosiveness to change lanes and footspeed to assist in block sheds
Getoff: Physical and technical ability to come off the ball and get on top of blockers in a hurry
Power Rush: Physical and technical ability to win with power including but not limited to Bull, Push & Pull, and Rip Rush Moves
Finesse Rush: Physical and technical ability to win with finesse including but not limited to Swim, Spin, and Side to Side Counters
Block Shedding: Ability to combine strong hands with quick feet to come off of blocks in a timely manner
Run Diagnostics: The total combination of the player's ability to see the run, know where the runner is attempting to go, and to react when run stop opportunities present themselves all while maintaining the correct gap discipline as to not allow cut backs or bounce runs
Anchor: Player's ability to hold his ground vertically against the run; players with the ability to hold their ground against double teams will receive higher grades
IDL Scheme Fits
3-Tech: Defensive Tackle who lacks the size and anchor to hold up as a Nose Tackle and consistently take on double teams.
Nose Tackle: Defensive Tackle with size who can lign up over the center or as an outside shade, handle double teams without losing ground, and command two gaps up front. This may or may not be a run-down only player depending on the level of pass rusher he is and the scheme he ends up in.
3-4 End: A specific brand of Interior player who lacks the size and/or tools to project as a 3-down starter, a 3-Tech or a Nose Tackle but has a specific use as a base end for 3-4 style teams and may or may not be able to rotate in as an interior rusher on pass rushing downs.
2-Down*: Excels in run defense and may have a role as a rotational player on early downs but doesn't necessarily have the size to project as a Nose Tackle. This player is likely to struggle generating pass rush at the next level due to any lack of any combining factors and will likely not become a 3-down starter in the NFL.
DPR*: Typically an explosive player who lacks discipline or play strength vs the run. Best used on passing downs only to help create pressure.
Hybrid DE*: Tweener type of D-lineman best utilized as a Defensive End in a traditional 3-4 scheme. Smaller and quicker than traditional IDL to the point that the player may be best used as an early down EDGE player in 4-3 schemes. May have any combination of length, ability to defend the run, and pass rushing skills but their size profile makes them a complicated projection in terms of usage and position.

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I'm 99% sure that splash never could do anything and that it was a joke/myth that it ever did any damage regardless of usage Do love the comp though!

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He gonna evolve?

[@PlaySA]

I was really disappointed that Magikarp wasn't his pro comp lol

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Seattle getting Murphy at 16 is insane

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Congratulation Marcus on 100,000 subscribers I found your channel back in the Mayfield draft for top 10 QBs 2018

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Aw yeah I love me some interior defender breakdowns, been waiting for this one!

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Great list, I think this is the first one where I am fully, 100% in agreement with you. Love the Ruke and Hall ups

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Been here since 2018 and 2019 NFL Drafts, and have been on board ever since. Congrats o the 100K, and here's to 100K more. P.S: On Braden Fiske, I would also have him outside of the top 50 UNLESS, a team with a good defensive coaching staff gets him. I'm thinking a team like Baltimore, Houston, San Fran, etc.

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[@Beardown451]

I’m so intrigued with Byron Murphy. As a bears fan idk how anyone who has seen his tape can be like “ya I’m good”. He’s a game wrecker just an absolute monster. I’d be estatic that the bears draft him. Great vid as always

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I’m glad you pointed out Michael Hall Jr! Definitely someone I initially dismissed but you definitely talked me into him

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Hey Marcus, love the video. Definitely sold me on Michael Hall. Do you think that Bryon Murphy playing with guys like Sweat hurts him compared to Johnny Newton who played with bums? Just interested in your viewpoint on it.

[@OlBoo]

Finally an accurate assessment of Braden Fisk. I’ve told every Mark draft guy at the Texans are not taking him with the 42nd.Pick

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Love the way you handled the Sweat conversation. People are seriously trying to downplay the seriousness of the situation.

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congrats man! I'm surprised it took this long! You'll be at 200K by the 2025 draft.

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Found ya in ‘21 been a staple of my draft research ever since. Well deserved 100k even if u were terribly wrong on Gute hate 😉😉😏 keep it up man!

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Can't say terribly wrong when the picks I hated haven't worked out!!! Happy to see he's figured things out as of late.

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Congrats on 100k, I've loved your content for the last couple draft cycles. Like the love for Michael Hall, but I gotta ask, you know anything about his reported character concerns? Charlie Campbell has had those reported for a while, at least since the senior bowl, wondering if that might have him struggle to fit into a locker room, and, low roll, give him a kinda Perrion Winfrey type projection.

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Haven't heard of anything along those lines

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I don’t understand why the SEC doesn’t let you show tape of these guys. It seems stupid to me. What is their reasoning?

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glad you kept my Javon Hargrave comp for newton from twitter!

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For Miami I would love Murphy or Newton in round one but if they are off the board or we go O-line then Hall Jr. in round two would be a very nice fallback. The team needs dudes who are difference makers in both trenches badly. (Also, I was hoping you'd get to 100k before the draft. Well deserved Marcus and long overdue!).

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Would you do a Returner/playmaker video? Obviously some guys from other pisition groups could be in here

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Been here since 37k🔥

[@jimmymango00]

I watched this to see where you had Ruke Orhorhoro because I want the Bears to take him to be the backup 3t who can eat reps. You saying that that is his floor makes me happy.

[@Matt-tk3yk]

This DT class feels a little underrated by the media. Could make an argument it’s the second best defensive position group and has a real chance to produce 3-4 high end starters. Great video.

[@DCJayhawk57]

I think it's more that beyond the top 2, the rest aren't well rounded. They're more situational players right now, so there's more projection. But traits wise, there's a lot of athleticism.

[@Matt-tk3yk]

@@DCJayhawk57 I agree, but its the same with nearly every other position on the defensive side. CB is probably the only position group that is definitively better - especially when half the tier 2 edge guys are IDL tweeners. Its not apples to apples, but we were saying similar things about the wr class last year.

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Congrats on 100k. Bryron Murphy to the Bears with the 9th!! Whooo

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THE GOAT BLESSES US AGAIN

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Seeing a TFG drop on a Saturday morning>>>

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These BIG boys

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You sold me on Michael Hall. His analysis is one of the reason I love your channel!

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Wooo! Hope he's good 😂

[@qdahdrummer]

Marcus what are the evolution chances for Fiske to evolve into Gyarados

[@lousassol5522]

I knew the complaints about Michigan’s defensive rotation would come up with Jenkins 😂. It was a constant source of frustration for fans as well. The bright side is you could get an early scout on Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant. Also, agree with you on Hall. I was very happy to see him go pro.

[@Chem329]

Graham and grant are better players that’s why they cut into his snaps so heavily. Although is he still really impressive. They’re just first round prospects imo especially mason

[@voiceofinsight1]

We aren't talking Wr but since you brought up pokemon. The Washington Receivers, McMillan is the base form. Evolves into polk and Odunze being the final form.

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Which games of Michael hall are good to watch?

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“He tore his ACL celebrating” lmao

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It's sad but it's true 😭

[@jona.scholt4362]

What's crazy is Kris Jenkins was DT3 by the end of the season on Michigan. Just shows how good Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant were as true Sophomores. Those two will be first round picks next year and the first two DTs off the board. I could easily see Graham being a top 10 pick and what's crazy is Kenneth Grant, with his insane physical tools, may have more upside.

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Glad Hall is getting some attention finally. Seahawk in rd 3

[@HawkingRegime13]

Byron Murphy was kicking ass for us at Texas, gonna miss him and Sweat big time.

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Only 100K for my guy? I swear you were already at a Mil. Love your analysis, keep killing it!

[@fernandoaguilar9410]

If you were the Seahawks, are you picking Byron Murphy or Troy Fautanu at 16? Or another player I missed

[@akaglide3485]

So did Sweats DWI affect his placement?