If quarterback play is what wins in today’s NFL, then the ability to make them uncomfortable is reasonable to put a premium on.
We saw four DTs come off the board in the first round last season, a clear sign that our understanding of the impact that these big men have is increasing.
We take a look at the defensive tackles selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, trying to uncover which teams got it right and will thrive in the future as a result.
Which Defensive Tackles Were Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft?
Byron Murphy II, Texas | Seattle Seahawks
Round 1, Pick 16
Bryon Murphy II, a four-star recruit, put up five sacks and eight tackles for loss in 2023, and that output doesn’t do justice to the week-to-week impact he had. Murphy has all the tools to succeed as a pass rusher, a block absorber, and a playmaker.
He may lack elite physical traits, but Murphy’s processing speed is strong and could help him overcome those limitations.
The Seahawks allowed the third-most yards per game last season (371.4), and the second defensive player drafted in this year’s draft could make an impact in short order.
Defensive Tackles Drafted on Day 2 or 3
2) Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson
Round 2, Pick 35 | Atlanta Falcons
3) Johnny Newton, Illinois
Round 2, Pick 36 | Washington Commanders
4) T’Vondre Sweat, Texas
Round 2, Pick 38 | Tennessee Titans
5) Braden Fiske, Florida State
Round 2, Pick 39 | Los Angeles Rams
6) Maason Smith, LSU
Round 2, Pick 48 | Jacksonville Jaguars
7) Kris Jenkins, Michigan
Round 2, Pick 49 | Cincinnati Bengals
8) Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State
Round 2, Pick 54 | Cleveland Browns
9) DeWayne Carter, Duke
Round 3, Pick 95 | Buffalo Bills
10) McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M
Round 3, Pick 97 | Cincinnati Bengals
11) Justin Eboigbe, Alabama
Round 4, Pick 105 | Los Angeles Chargers
12) Brandon Dorlus, Oregon
Round 4, Pick 109 | Atlanta Falcons
13) Jordan Jefferson, LSU
Round 4, Pick 116 | Jacksonville Jaguars
14) Logan Lee, Iowa
Round 6, Pick 178 | Pittsburgh Steelers
15) Mekhi Wingo, LSU
Round 6, Pick 189 | Detroit Lions
16) Tyler Davis, Clemson
Round 6, Pick 196 | Los Angeles Rams
17) Zion Logue, Georgia
Round 6, Pick 197 | Atlanta Falcons
18) Khristian Boyd, Northern Iowa
Round 6, Pick 199 | New Orleans Saints
19) Jaden Crumedy, Mississippi State
Round 6, Pick 200 | Carolina Panthers
20) Levi Drake-Rodriguez, Texas A&M
Round 7, Pick 232 | Minnesota Vikings
21) Jonah Laulu, Oklahoma
Round 7, Pick 234 | Indianapolis Colts
22) Jowon Briggs, Cincinnati
Round 7, Pick 243 | Cleveland Browns
23) Justin Rogers, Auburn
Round 7, Pick 244 | Dallas Cowboys
24) Marcus Harris, Auburn
Round 7, Pick 247 | Houston Texans
Other Position Groups in the 2024 NFL Draft
Here are links to the list of players in other position groups who were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Quarterbacks Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Running Backs Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Wide Receivers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Tight Ends Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Offensive Tackles Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Guards Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Centers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- EDGEs Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Linebackers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Cornerbacks Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Safeties Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft