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2026 NFL Draft Class defensive linemen rankings: Peter Woods would've still been No. 1 in 2025 class

With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

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Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series, sharing their top 5 defensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft Class. (00:00) Intro (1:00) Christian Wilkins released by the Raiders (5:00) Last Year’s Rankings (6:30) Individual Rankings (7:15) Darrell Jackson Jr | Florida State (11:30) Lee Hunter | Texas Tech (21:00) Christen Miller | Georgia (30:00) Caleb Banks | Florida (37:45) Peter Woods | Clemson

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