Player Profiling: NFL Defensive Tackle Rankings

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Here is a big body defender with a much more developed game from an overall stand point. Ferguson's power and knowledge make him a threat as well as his explosiveness (which many successful tackles seem to have).

Ferguson was an overlooked player on the Miami defense. He was a big part in the Dolphins' success last year, but needs to prove he can play at that same level of consistency and productivity to sustain a secure role in the long run for this or any ball club.

30. Daimone Lewis (CAR)

An overall solid and proven role player, who can fill into holes nicely and make solid plays from time to time.

31. Terrell Sands (OAK) 

One of the bigger tackles in size and power. He needs more PT and experience to become a good player.

His athletic talent and size already give him a pretty nice head start.

32. Anthony Montgomery (WAS) 

Another big tackle with tons of size and power. He can eat through the inside of many lines and will make a play in the backfield more times than none.

His PT might be limited due to the arrival of Haynesworth.

33. Jason Jones (TEN) 

He will be replacing Haynesworth and produced nicely when giving him a break. He is a hard working player with a determined mindset.

34. Chartric Darby (DET) 

He has been a reliable role payer his entire career, but now has the opportunity to start over and re-vamp his style for the better.

35. Jay Alford (NYG) 

Alford has some of the best athleticism combined with size. He produces every time he plays, only problem is the amount of PT he gets (seems to be the case for a lot of these lower ranked guys).

36. Gerard Warren (OAK) 

Has underachieved in his career more than anything. A good role player at best with little to no more reliability.

I consider him a huge disappointment so far in his career.

37. Jonathan Babineaux (ATL) 

He is on the verge of having a breakout year. His knowledge has improved vastly along with his consistency of making key plays.

He just signed a five year deal, so his confidence should be high also.

38. BJ Raji (GB)

I like the talent and potential shown by Raji, but if Green Bay wants a long-term player to help them switch to the 3-4, I think they had better options in free agency and the draft than B.J. Raji.

He would probably have more success slowly filling into a 4-3 defense (which also takes pressure off of him).

39. Chris Hovan (TB) 

Another reliable playmaker that understands the game inside and out. His overall talent has faded, but his work ethic and capability still can be used to the benefit for some ball clubs (but not many).

40. Travis Williams HOU

41. Barry Coefield NYG

42. Dewayne Robertson DEN

43. Alan Branch ARI

44. Tank Johnson CIN

45. Evander Hood PIT

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