Pre-Draft 2026 Rookie DL Primer

With 2 weeks until the NFL Draft, it’s time to get to know some of the IDP-relevant names that you’ll be hearing in Pittsburgh and your drafts. We are going to go through one of the most sought-after positions for IDP, the defensive line. 

Hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis discuss what to look for when evaluating a DL, how the 2026 class compares to 2025, the premier names to know for your drafts (David Bailey, Reuben Bain Jr, Ahkeem Mesidor, and more), as well as other players to keep an eye on (including a DT or two).

0:00 Intro

1:41 The Process

11:52 2025 vs 2026

18:00 David Bailey

24:44 Rueben Bain Jr.

30:18 Keldric Faulk

35:47 Akheem Mesidor

40:55 Cashius Howell

44:48 Zion Young

48:54 R Mason Thomas

52:48 Other Names to Watch

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