Who owns the NFL's best defense after the Rams' big trade for Myles Garrett? We ranked each team from best to worst for 2026.

The Defensive Back position in the NFL is starting to feel similar to its counterpart on the other side of the football – the expansion of the passing game at all levels of football and the ways that ...

This isn't the year for defensive tackles. Five defensive tackles went in the first round last season, and ten went in the top 65. Ohio State's Kayden McDonald is a first rounder this year, but in ...

JACKSONVILLE – It's a strong year for an important defensive position. The 2026 NFL Draft isn't considered the strongest in recent memory. But it is considered at least good at the top and deep ...

Kayden McDonald was named the Big Ten's defensive lineman of the year in 2025. Joseph Maiorana / Imagn Images The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans traded up to ...

Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain Jr., and Sonny Styles are the premier defensive prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft due to their elite athleticism and scheme versatility. Bain is a powerful run-stuffer for the ...