IDP Top 20 Rookie DT Interior Lineman Rankings 2026 | Pre-Combine| Post-Senior Bowl Rankings

In this episode of the Real IDP Hunter Podcast, we dive into the Top 20 Interior Defensive Lineman/ Defensive Tackle prospects for the 2026 Rookie IDP class. Co-hosted by AJ Veal (@thebabycow1 on X), Senior Bowl Scout and former sports writer for the U.S. Army Branch. AJ brings his expert scouting perspective from Senior Bowl evaluations and his background in coaching, as well as military/non-profit work, to break down these emerging talents.This show exists for people like you because your edges in the Fantasy Football Community are shrinking. Evaluations and Rookie Drafts are often easier to come by, so why not get the top-notch information from the guys in the field, seeing it to maintain your edge on the competition out there! Teaching the game rather than giving the answers out. Now let's dive in.Follow Steve- @realIDPHunterFollow AJ- @thebabycow1Whether you're rebuilding your roster or targeting sleepers in rookie drafts, this breakdown will give you the edge on the next wave of IDP stars.0:00 Intro1:06 @RealIDPHunter (New Handle)1:45 The Current Landscape for Interior Defensive Tackle Class3:09 How will this Draft Class affect my IDP leagues?4:45 Our Tier Breakdown5:12 First Tier DT (DT1-DT2)9:04 DT1 and the one rumor that might be holding him back10:00 This DT2 led the entire Nation in run stops at his position (13.8)12:50 Tierbreak: DT3-DT813:43 The 6'6 DT3 Spotted Playing Some Nine Tech (with Senior Bowl Footage)16:50 DT4: Who leads this Position Group in the most major categories21:05 The DT5, another fringe 1st/2nd round talent24:16 Combine Alert: This DT6 benches 450LB, squats 650LB, and 34 inch Jump!27:41 DT7 with 125 Tackles, 11.5 sacks amongst three teams31:10 Tier break DT8-14: High Upside Players31:21 Be careful. The DT8 with a 90.0 PFF overall Grade!33:42 Sleeper: The DT9 (that I'm targeting) with 59 pressure and 9 sacks in two seasons36:34 The DT10 That didn't miss tackle 2025 Season!38:44 The DT11 is rumored to have 4.66 (in the 40-yard dash) Speed!40:04 DT12: The Hiding Canadian with 26 Pressures last year42:00 DT13: Elite Run Defense!! 44:49 Case Study DT14 Tyler Onyedim: 11.7% stop rate run defender among the highest in country.44:54 Tierbreak solid rotational guys DT15-1646:42 Tierbreak: Exciting players, but my rationalefor why I faded them49:20 DT17 Combine Snub with 15.5 Sacks &120 tackles (career)50:42 DT18 The Freak list member benching 465 pounds and runs 20.13 mph (clocked) and has been clocked at 20.13 mph53:59 All-22 Film: DT19 Dontay Corleone56:35 DT20, The Shrine Bowl offered us a super sleeper! (You're Welcome)58:39 Recap1:00 Check out @realIDP Hunter's rookie content over Fantasy Six Pack (F6P) and Fantasy In Frames1:00:30 Find AJ @thebabycow1