A defensive lineman or CB feels like the pick, and Kancey is generally rated higher across boards than Deonte Banks.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/04/2023-nfl-mock-draft-levis-steam-fallers-and-the-most-unpredictable-draft-in-recent-memory/

Alejado led a clinical drive midway through the third quarter that was finished by a 1-yard run from junior Sione Motuapuaka, a defensive lineman.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/nevada-preps/gorman-rolls-past-coronado-but-gaels-not-satisfied-photos-2933644/

Also enjoyed their selections that were closer to expectation, including defensive lineman Jalen Carter and linebacker Nolan Smith, two of their whopping three selections from the stellar Georgia Bulldogs defense, along with cornerback Sydney Brown.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/examining-nfl-teams-pick-value-in-the-2023-draft/

As you can see in the data table below, Heyward is currently the 16th-highest paid interior defensive lineman in the NFL.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/07/why-a-cameron-heyward-2024-summer-contract-extension-is-certainly-plausible/

BC Lions quarterback Vernon Adams, right, throws the ball as Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Shawn Lemon closes in during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/veteran-lineman-shawn-lemon-still-on-cfls-open-market-6575810

Bears defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker celebrates during the Vikings game in October.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/12/20/24009618/bears-demarcus-walker-miss-practice-with-leg-injury-teven-jenkins-concussion-protocol-matt-eberflus

Bolin’s 6-foot-3 frame made him a natural for playing offensive lineman, defensive lineman and linebacker on the Pi Kappa Phi intramural football team.

Source: https://www.villagelivingonline.com/people/bolin-brings-big-name-to-jeffco-commission-retired-supreme-court-justice-sees-himself-as-just-1-of-5/

But for first-years like defensive lineman Michael Kilbane, who’s snap count has increased weekly, the rotational system allowed him to get as many snaps as possible.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/11/16/sports/football/football-double-repping-and-rotational-system-how-northwesterns-surprise-success-started-in-the-trenches/

But Watts, a 26-year-old defensive lineman, later retweeted the post himself.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/first-call-steelers-have-recent-familiarity-with-new-defensive-lineman-another-roethlisberger-wins-in-cleveland/

Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jordan Domineck (44) gains yards against Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Jacob Kongaika (93) after a fumble by Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Xavier Weaver (10) in the first quarter at Folsom Field November 11, 2023.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/11/11/cu-buffs-lose-to-arizona-wildcats-folsom-field-photos/

Colorado State defensive lineman Matt Thomas (97) lifts defensive back Jack Howell (17) in the air after Howell intercepted a Utah Tech pass in the end zone Saturday night at Canvas Stadium.

Source: https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2023/09/30/colorado-state-pulls-away-in-fourth-quarter-for-win-over-utah-tech/

DL Leonard Taylor is also a borderline first-round pick in most draft databases as a disruptive defensive lineman while S James Williams compliments Kinchens in the secondary as a big-bodied safety/linebacker hybrid.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/11/steelers-have-scouts-at-several-college-football-games-saturday-including-florida-state-miami/

Donald is a nine-time Pro Bowler and seven-time first-team All-Pro, having won the Defensive Player of the Year award three times as a stout, powerful defensive lineman who overwhelms his competition with a combination of strength and explosiveness.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/10/scouting-report-rams-have-distinct-defensive-personality/

Drafted in the third round in 2022, Leal was the highest the team had drafted a defensive lineman, 84th overall, since taking Stephon Tuitt in the second round in 2014.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/12/demarvin-leal-says-it-definitely-hurt-to-get-benched-knows-what-happens-next-is-in-his-hands/

East defensive lineman Tim McKeever of Summit High School, who will play at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, recovered a fumble on the first East punt, giving the East possession at the West 33.

Source: https://unionnewsdaily.com/sports/hillsides-salters-excels-at-robeson-east-west-classic

Especially for a defensive lineman whose body is getting beat up in the trenches on every given play.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/6/29/23777682/trevor-pryce-was-dominant-trench-enforcer

Fairfield (Calif.) Armijo defensive lineman Jericho Johnson named his top four schools this week and he breaks down why each of those schools made his final four https://t.

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2023/10/09/recruiting-notes-utah-heavy/

Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Baker, who spent eight seasons in the NFL, is recovering from a serious stroke suffered.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/28/former-nfl-defensive-lineman-chris-baker-recovers-from-stroke/

Fortunately for Benton, he already has some friends in former Badgers teammates on the roster, including 2023 fourth-round pick Nick Herbig, who said that he believed Benton was the best defensive lineman in the draft.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/keeanu-benton-knows-earning-respect-doesnt-come-easy-thats-something-i-havent-gained-yet/

He’s already recorded 11 pressures and 10 hurries in two games, grading out as the No. 3 interior defensive lineman (90.2).

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/9/23/23886621/eagles-news-jalen-carter-key-beating-buccaneers-defensive-tackle-rookie-line-matchup-philadelphia