The Atlanta Falcons have two of the NFL’s most underrated interior defensive linemen in Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata. The two veterans are still going strong in their early 30s and there’s no reason to believe they will slow down in 2024.
The Falcons used April’s draft to inject their defensive line with some young talent, selecting Clemson’s Ruke Orhorhoro in the second round and adding Oregon’s Brandon Dorlus in Round 4. Atlanta also selected Georgia’s Zion Logue in the sixth round and signed veteran Eddie Goldman to round out the unit.
ESPN’s Mike Clay has released his 2024 NFL projections, including ranking every interior defensive line group in the league. Where does the Falcons’ defensive line group sit among the rest of the league?
32
Los Angeles Chargers
Morgan Fox, Otito Ogbonnia, Scott Matlock, Poona Ford, Justin Eboigbe
31
Houston Texans
Kurt Hinish, Khalil Davis, Folorunso Fatukasi, Tim Settle, Mario Edwards Jr.
30
Arizona Cardinals
Justin Jones, Bilal Nichols, L.J. Collier, Dante Stills, Roy Lopez
29
New Orleans Saints
Nathan Shepherd, Bryan Bresee, Khalen Saunders, Jack Heflin, Khristian Boyd
28
Chicago Bears
Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter, Zacch Pickens, Byron Cowart, Michael Dwumfour
27
Minnesota Vikings
Harrison Phillips, Jonathan Bullard, Jerry Tillery, Jonah Williams, Jaquelin Roy
26
Los Angeles Rams
Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Bobby Brown III, Larrell Murchison, Desjuan Johnson
25
Miami Dolphins
Zach Sieler, Benito Jones, Jonathan Harris, Da’Shawn Hand, Neville Gallimore
24
Dallas Cowboys
Osa Odighizuwa, Mazi Smith, Chauncey Golston, Carl Davis, Viliami Fehoko
23
New York Giants
Dexter Lawrence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Jordan Phillips, D.J. Davidson, Jordon Riley
22
Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipulotu, PJ Mustipher
21
New England Patriots
Christian Barmore, Davon Godchaux, Armon Watts, Daniel Ekuale, Jeremiah Pharms Jr.
20
New York Jets
Quinnen Williams, Javon Kinlaw, Solomon Thomas, Leki Fotu, Jalyn Holmes
19
Tennessee Titans
Jeffery Simmons, Sebastian Joseph-Day, T’Vondre Sweat, Keondre Coburn, TK McLendon Jr.
18
Buffalo Bills
Ed Oliver, Austin Johnson, Daquan Jones, DeShawn Williams, DeWayne Carter
17
Denver Broncos
Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach, Matt Henningsen, Angelo Blackson
16
Cincinnati Bengals
B.J. Hill, Sheldon Rankins, Kris Jenkins, Zachary Carter, McKinnley Jackson
15
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Calijah Kancey, Vita Vea, Logan Hall, Greg Gaines, William Gholston
14
Carolina Panthers
Derrick Brown, Shy Tuttle, A’Shawn Robinson, Nick Thurman, LaBryan Ray
13
Cleveland Browns
Dalvin Tomlinson, Shelby Harris, Quinton Jefferson, Maurice Hurst, Michael Hall Jr.
12
San Francisco 49ers
Javon Hargrave, Maliek Collins, Jordan Elliott, Kevin Givens, T.Y. McGill
11
Jacksonville Jaguars
Arik Armstead, Roy Robertson-Harris, Adam Gotsis, Maason Smith, Davon Hamilton
10
Washington Commanders
Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Jer’Zhan Newton, John Ridgeway, Phidarian Mathis
9
Las Vegas Raiders
Christian Wilkins, John Jenkins, Adam Butler, Byron Young, Nesta Jade Silvera
8
Green Bay Packers
Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt, Tedarrell Slaton, Karl Brooks, Colby Wooden
7
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cameron Heyward, Larry Ogunjobi, Keeanu Benton, Montravius Adams, Dean Lowry
6
Baltimore Ravens
Justin Madubuike, Travis Jones, Michael Pierce, Broderick Washington Jr., Brent Urban
5
Kansas City Chiefs
Chris D. Jones, Derrick Nnadi, Tershawn Wharton, Mike Pennel, Neil Farrell Jr.
4
Atlanta Falcons
Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata, Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus, Eddie Goldman
3
Seattle Seahawks
Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, Byron Murphy II, Dre’Mont Jones, Johnathan Hankins
2
Detroit Lions
Alim McNeill, D.J. Reader, John Cominsky, Levi Onwuzurike, Kyle Peko
1
Indianapolis Colts
DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, Raekwon Davis, Taven Bryan, Eric Johnson
