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Here are the top 10 interior defensive linemen in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide.
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1. Jalen Carter, Georgia
BIG BOARD RANK: 2
Carter is as good a DT prospect as we've seen since we started grading college in 2014. A complete prospect.
2. Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
BIG BOARD RANK: 14
He may have to start off as a designated pass-rusher, but he can truly excel in that role. There's little doubt he's going to impact QBs at the next level.
3. Bryan Bresee, Clemson
BIG BOARD RANK: 16
Bresee is a bit more of a project than you'd like at the top of the draft, but he wasn't put in much of a position to succeed in Clemson's scheme. His physical skill set is special.
4. Mazi Smith, Michigan
BIG BOARD RANK: 35
Smith is an ascending player who improved as the season went on. He's built for the NFL game.
5. Siaki Ika, Baylor
BIG BOARD RANK: 55
Ika offers more as a pass-rusher than you'd expect from a man his size, but his down-to-down effectiveness is a serious question mark.
6. Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin
BIG BOARD RANK: 70
Benton tantalizes more than he dominates on tape. Will that move toward the latter in the NFL?
7. Moro Ojomo, Texas
BIG BOARD RANK: 85
Ojomo is a little too limited to go early in the draft, but his next team will get a high-floor run defender wherever he comes off the board.
8. Jaquelin Roy, LSU
BIG BOARD RANK: 93
Roy is a solid, if unexciting, defensive tackle prospect who probably could have used another year of development.
9. Kobie Turner, Wake Forest
BIG BOARD RANK: 102
10. Gervon Dexter Sr., Florida
BIG BOARD RANK: 108
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