Defensive tackles are the unsung heroes of NFL defenses. They rarely take the spotlight in the same way as defensive ends, linebackers, or ...

Fundamental football logic tells you a behemoth tackle controlling the middle of the line is important to a defense. Coaches, personnel folks and players around the league, however, tell you he is not ...

Welcome back to Sports Illustrated’s 2026 NFL position rankings, where we’ll stack up the top 10 players across the league at each spot on the field over the coming weeks leading into training camp.

Story by Daniel Rios “The Draft Nick” It’s not the flashiest position on a football field, but an interior defensive lineman ...

Defensive tackle was a position of concern for Kentucky when it came to depth entering the 2026 season. The Wildcats needed strong injury avoidance due to the lack of player volume at this key spot.

The New York Giants just made a move that could make a big difference for the team. Roundtable Sports 5 Good Questions with Big Blue View: What are the Giants fans thoughts on the Harbaugh era?

The Falcons are signing DT Gervon Dexter to a 4-year, $78M contract extension ...

After a disappointing finish to the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys are looking ahead to the new campaign. Much of the focus this offseason has centered around the team's defense, which could get a ...

After spending last season at defensive end, Virginia Tech's Elhadj Fall is moving back to defensive tackle and is excited ...

On Monday, I ranked the positions for Michigan's offense, and now, I will rank them on defense. Like the offense, the defense will have a new coordinator in Jay Hill who came over from BYU. Hill was ...