Tim Weaver
March 5, 2023 4:30 am PT
The Seahawks are expected to throw a lot of resources at their defensive line this offseason. Finding another quality edge rusher to pair with Uchenna Nwosu and Darrell Taylor will be part of that, as will revamping the interior of the unit. Let’s take a look at some of their options in the draft.
Here are the top 25 interior defensive linemen in the 2023 NFL draft class, according to the consensus big board.
1. Jalen Carter - Georgia
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) and linebacker Jamon…
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) and linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) react after a play against the TCU Horned Frogs during the fourth quarter of the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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2. Bryan Bresee - Clemson
Clemson defensive tackle Jordan Williams(59), left, and defensive lineman Bryan Bresee(11) congratulate linebacker Trenton Simpson(22) after…
Clemson defensive tackle Jordan Williams(59), left, and defensive lineman Bryan Bresee(11) congratulate linebacker Trenton Simpson(22) after he sacked The Citadel quarterback Brandon Rainey(17) during the second quarter of the game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Clemson The Citadel Ncaa Football
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3. Calijah Kancey - Pittsburgh
Sep 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Israel Abanikanda (2) and defensive lineman…
Sep 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Israel Abanikanda (2) and defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) celebrate after defeating the Rhode Island Rams at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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4. Siaki Ika - Baylor
Sep 3, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Siaki Ika (62) in action during…
Sep 3, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Siaki Ika (62) in action during the game between the Baylor Bears and the Albany Great Danes at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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5. Mazi Smith - Michigan
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mazi Smith (58) celebrates a play…
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mazi Smith (58) celebrates a play against the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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6. Tuli Tuipulotu - USC
Mar 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (DL46) participates in drills…
Mar 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (DL46) participates in drills during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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7. Keeanu Benton - Wisconsin
Feb 1, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; National defensive lineman Keeanu Benton of Wisconsin (95) battles National…
Feb 1, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; National defensive lineman Keeanu Benton of Wisconsin (95) battles National offensive lineman McClendon Curtis of UT-Chattanooga (52) during the second day of Senior Bowl week at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
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8. Gervon Dexter - Florida
Florida Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. (9) celebrates his interception that lead to a touchdown…
Florida Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. (9) celebrates his interception that lead to a touchdown in the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, September 10, 2022. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun] Ncaa Football Florida Gators Vs Kentucky Wildcats
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9. Jaquelin Roy - LSU
Team Pressure defensive lineman, Jaquelin Roy, committed to LSU, (99) is introduced at the Under Armor…
Team Pressure defensive lineman, Jaquelin Roy, committed to LSU, (99) is introduced at the Under Armor All-America Game in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday January 2, 2020. Under37
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10. Mike Morris - Michigan
December 31, 2022; Glendale, Ariz; USA; Michigan edge rusher Mike Morris (90) looks on to the…
December 31, 2022; Glendale, Ariz; USA; Michigan edge rusher Mike Morris (90) looks on to the field during pregame before the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Ncaa Fiesta Bowl Game
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11. Byron Young - Alabama
Feb 2, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive lineman Byron Young of Alabama (47) practices with…
Feb 2, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive lineman Byron Young of Alabama (47) practices with American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) during the third day of Senior Bowl week at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
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12. Colby Wooden - Auburn
Nov 12, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) tries to get…
Nov 12, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) tries to get the fans excited starting the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
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13. Zacch Pickens - South Carolina
Aug 31, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; South Carolina Gameco*cks defensive lineman Zacch Pickens (26) lines up…
Aug 31, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; South Carolina Gameco*cks defensive lineman Zacch Pickens (26) lines up during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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14. Karl Brooks - Bowling Green
Feb 4, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; American offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence of Florida (56) and offensive…
Feb 4, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; American offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence of Florida (56) and offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) block against National defensive lineman Karl Brooks of Bowling Green (13) during the second half of the Senior Bowl at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
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15. Keondre Coburn - Texas
Oct 8, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Keondre Coburn (99) reacts during the…
Oct 8, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Keondre Coburn (99) reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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16. Tyler Lacy - Oklahoma State
Oct 22, 2022; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Tyler Lacy (89) celebrates after…
Oct 22, 2022; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Tyler Lacy (89) celebrates after tipping a pass against the Texas Longhorns during a game at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via USA TODAY NETWORK
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17. Kobie Turner - Wake Forest
Oct 8, 2022; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons offensive lineman Je'Vionte' Nash (53)…
Oct 8, 2022; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons offensive lineman Je'Vionte' Nash (53) celebrates with defensive tackle Kobie Turner (0) and offensive lineman DeVonte Gordon (62) after a 45-10 win against the Army Black Knights at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
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18. Jerrod Clark - Coastal Carolina
Dec 17, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers nose tackle Jerrod Clark (15) celebrates after…
Dec 17, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers nose tackle Jerrod Clark (15) celebrates after the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the 2021 Cure Bowl at Exploria Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
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19. Nesta Jade Silvera - Arizona State
Nov 25, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera (4)…
Nov 25, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera (4) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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20. DJ Dale - Alabama
Feb 1, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive lineman DJ Dale of Alabama (94) faces off…
Feb 1, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive lineman DJ Dale of Alabama (94) faces off with American offensive lineman Steve Avila of TCU (79) during the second day of Senior Bowl week at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
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21. PJ Mustipher - Penn State
Sep 4, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle PJ Mustipher (97) celebrates…
Sep 4, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle PJ Mustipher (97) celebrates following a turnover during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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22. Moro Ojomo - Texas
Mar 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas defensive lineman Moro Ojomo (DL11) participates in the NFL…
Mar 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas defensive lineman Moro Ojomo (DL11) participates in the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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23. Jalen Redmond - Oklahoma
Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond (31) celebrates after a sack during a Bedlam college football game between the…
Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond (31) celebrates after a sack during a Bedlam college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oklahoma won 28-13. Bedlam Football
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24. Dante Stills - West Virginia
Nov 19, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) is…
Nov 19, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) is honored during Senior Day before the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
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25. Desjaun Johnson - Toledo
Dec 3, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toledo linebacker Jackson Barrow (42) (left) and Desjuan Johnson (right)…
Dec 3, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toledo linebacker Jackson Barrow (42) (left) and Desjuan Johnson (right) celebrate with the MAC Championship trophy after beating Ohio University at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
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