Fantasy Football IDP DL Redraft Rankings

Check out our preliminary fantasy football IDP DL redraft rankings! Find top guys, mid-round gems, and IDP sleepers!

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Rank	Position	Player	Team	Ranking
1	DL	Aidan Hutchinson	DET	DL1
2	DE	Myles Garrett	LAR	DE1
3	DE	Maxx Crosby	LV	DE2
6	DL	Will Anderson	HOU	DL2
11	DE	Nick Bosa	SF	DE3
16	DE	Brian Burns	NYG	DE4
18	DL	Jared Verse	CLE	DL3
30	DL	Abdul Carter	NYG	DL4
32	DE	Danielle Hunter	HOU	DE5
35	DE	Josh Hines-Allen	JAX	DE6
36	DE	Trey Hendrickson	BAL	DE7
40	DL	Rueben Bain	TB	DL5
51	DL	Tuli Tuipulotu	LAC	DL6
53	DE	Carl Granderson	NO	DE8
55	DT	Jeffery Simmons	TEN	DL7
59	DE	Greg Rousseau	BUF	DE9
62	DL	Jonathon Cooper	DEN	DL8
65	DE	DeMarcus Lawrence	SEA	DE10
68	DL	Laiatu Latu	IND	DL9
70	DL	Austin Booker	CHI	DL10
79	DL	Jalon Walker	ATL	DL11
83	DL	Byron Murphy	SEA	DL12
85	DL	Boye Mafe	CIN	DL13
86	DE	Jonathan Greenard	PHI	DE11
89	DL	Donovan Ezeiruaku	DAL	DL14
90	DT	Cameron Heyward	PIT	DL15
94	DL	Keldric Faulk	TEN	DL16
95	DL	James Pearce	ATL	DL17
96	DE	Will McDonald	NYJ	DE12
100	DT	Chris Jones	KC	DL18
104	DE	Josh Sweat	ARI	DE13
106	DT	Derrick Brown	CAR	DL19
110	DE	Montez Sweat	CHI	DE14
114	DT	Kobie Turner	LAR	DL20
115	DL	George Karlaftis	KC	DL21
119	DT	Dexter Lawrence	CIN	DL22
120	DE	Chase Young	NO	DE15
121	DL	Jalen Carter	PHI	DL23
122	DE	Zach Allen	DEN	DE16
123	DT	Quinnen Williams	DAL	DL24
124	DL	Nic Scourton	CAR	DL25
125	DL	Mike Green	BAL	DL26
132	DT	DeForest Buckner	IND	DL27
133	DE	Jalen Redmond	MIN	DE17
134	DL	Kayvon Thibodeaux	NYG	DL28
135	DL	Yaya Diaby	TB	DL29
143	DT	Ed Oliver	BUF	DL30
148	DE	Chop Robinson	MIA	DE18
149	DE	Leonard Williams	SEA	DE19
151	DL	Jordan Davis	PHI	DL31
152	DE	Jalyx Hunt	PHI	DE20
158	DT	Milton Williams	NE	DL32
164	DL	Akheem Mesidor	LAC	DL33
173	DL	Cashius Howell	CIN	DL34
176	DL	Calijah Kancey	TB	DL35
183	DT	Nnamdi Madubuike	BAL	DL36
186	DT	Zach Sieler	MIA	DL37
190	DE	Dorance Armstrong	WAS	DE21
194	DL	Mykel Williams	SF	DL38
201	DL	Peter Woods	KC	DL39
226	DL	Malachi Lawrence	DAL	DL40
227	DL	Christen Miller	NO	DL41
230	DL	Kayden McDonald	HOU	DL42

Elite Tier

The top of the IDP DL Redraft rankings is led by a group of proven difference makers. Aidan Hutchinson sits at number one overall thanks to his elite combination of sacks and tackle production. Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby follow closely behind as two of the most reliable and productive edges in the game.

Will Anderson has also established himself near the top and continues to grow into one of the best young defensive linemen in the league. Jared Verse has climbed quickly into this tier after showing strong early production.

High-Upside Young Players

Several young players in the IDP DL Redraft rankings offer excellent breakout potential. Abdul Carter and Rueben Bain are already contributing at a high level and are expected to see even bigger roles moving forward. Tuli Tuipulotu, Austin Booker, and Jalon Walker are rising sophomores who have shown promising flashes and could take significant steps in 2026. Other young edges like Donovan Ezeiruaku and Byron Murphy also carry strong upside if they earn more playing time this season.

Veteran Standouts

Proven veterans continue to provide strong value in these IDP DL Redraft rankings. Jeffery Simmons remains one of the top interior options with consistent tackle and pressure production. Chris Jones, Derrick Brown, and DeForest Buckner offer reliable floor production from the defensive tackle position. Cameron Heyward and George Karlaftis also provide steady contributions that can help stabilize a defensive line in redraft formats.

Potential Sleepers

A few names stand out as potential values deeper in the IDP DL Redraft rankings. Jalen Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux have the talent to outperform their current draft position if their roles expand. Chop Robinson and Boye Mafe are young pass rushers who could deliver big seasons with increased opportunities. On the interior, players like Calijah Kancey and Nnamdi Madubuike offer late-round appeal for managers looking to add depth with upside.

Draft Strategy

When building a defensive line using these IDP DL Redraft rankings, it makes sense to target the elite edges early. Hutchinson, Garrett, Crosby, and Anderson should be prioritized in the first several rounds because of their high ceiling. Mid-rounds are ideal for adding young talent such as Verse, Bain, and Booker while also grabbing solid veterans like Simmons and Jones.

In the later rounds, look for sleepers like Jalen Carter, Thibodeaux, and Chop Robinson to add pass rush depth without overspending. A balanced approach that includes three to four edges and two to three interior linemen usually creates the best combination of consistency and upside.

Overall, the 2026 IDP DL Redraft rankings offer good depth at both the edge and interior positions. Managers who secure top producers early and find value on young talent and sleepers later will be well positioned to build a strong defensive line for the season.