What are NFL defensive tackle impact rankings?

FantasyHQ defensive tackle impact rankings grade players by on-field value using an impact score and letter grade. Higher scores reflect stronger overall performance for the listed season.

Who leads the 2021 NFL defensive tackle impact rankings?

The current leaders are Aaron Donald, Cameron Heyward, Jeffery Simmons.

How often are NFL defensive tackle impact rankings updated?

Rankings refresh when FantasyHQ syncs new impact data. Each player links to a profile with fantasy stats, snap counts, and advanced metrics.

Defensive Tackle Impact

104 ranked 2021 season

NFL defensive tackle impact rankings for interior pass rush and run defense.

Leaders Aaron Donald · Cameron Heyward · Jeffery Simmons

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2021 NFL Defensive Tackle Leaders

2021 NFL Defensive Tackle impact rankings sorted by impact score and season rank.
#	Player	Team	Impact	Grade	Pass Rush	Run Def	Sacks	TFL	G
1	Aaron Donald LAR · DT	LAR	100.0	A	97	98	12.5	19	17
2	Cameron Heyward PIT · DT	PIT	97.8	A	95	93	10	15	17
3	Jeffery Simmons TEN · DT	TEN	88.4	B	86	86	8.5	12	17
4	Javon Hargrave PHI · DT	PHI	88.4	B	89	84	7.5	9	16
5	Jonathan Allen WAS · DT	WAS	87.3	B	90	82	9	10	17
6	Christian Wilkins MIA · DT	MIA	87.0	B	81	90	4.5	10	17
7	DeForest Buckner IND · DT	IND	84.9	B	85	82	7	10	17
8	Leonard Williams NYG · DT	NYG	84.6	B	83	82	6.5	5	17
9	Chris Jones KC · DT	KC	83.3	B	87	73	9	8	14
10	Ed Oliver BUF · DT	BUF	83.2	B	80	84	4	10	17
11	Larry Ogunjobi CIN · DT	CIN	82.9	B	82	83	7	12	16
12	Quinnen Williams NYJ · DT	NYJ	82.3	B	82	80	6	7	15
13	Quinton Jefferson LV · DT	LV	81.8	B	81	79	4.5	5	17
14	Zach Sieler MIA · DT	MIA	81.1	B	75	85	2	6	17
15	Kenny Clark GB · DT	GB	80.6	B	81	80	4	6	16
16	Vita Vea TB · DT	TB	80.0	B	81	76	4	5	16
17	D.J. Jones SF · DT	SF	79.9	C	72	86	2	10	17
18	Daron Payne WAS · DT	WAS	79.7	C	79	80	4.5	6	17
19	Derrick Brown CAR · DT	CAR	79.3	C	78	79	3	8	16
20	Sheldon Richardson MIN · DT	MIN	79.1	C	78	76	2.5	6	17
21	Jerry Tillery LAC · DT	LAC	79.1	C	81	77	4.5	6	16
22	Armon Watts MIN · DT	MIN	78.8	C	81	73	5	3	17
23	Fletcher Cox PHI · DT	PHI	78.8	C	77	78	3.5	7	16
24	Austin Johnson NYG · DT	NYG	78.7	C	76	82	3.5	6	17
25	B.J. Hill CIN · DT	CIN	78.6	C	79	78	5.5	6	16
26	Jarran Reed KC · DT	KC	78.1	C	77	76	2.5	2	17
27	Solomon Thomas LV · DT	LV	77.4	C	77	73	3.5	3	17
28	Greg Gaines LAR · DT	LAR	77.0	C	77	77	4.5	4	17
29	Angelo Blackson CHI · DT	CHI	76.6	C	78	74	2.5	3	17
30	Maliek Collins HOU · DT	HOU	76.5	C	76	77	2.5	9	15
31	Poona Ford SEA · DT	SEA	75.9	C	73	80	2	6	17
32	Al Woods SEA · DT	SEA	75.9	C	73	78	1.5	4	16
33	Nnamdi Madubuike BAL · DT	BAL	75.9	C	73	79	2	7	15
34	A'Shawn Robinson LAR · DT	LAR	75.8	C	72	79	2	2	17
35	Grady Jarrett ATL · DT	ATL	75.7	C	75	77	1	3	17
36	Malik McDowell CLE · DT	CLE	75.5	C	76	74	3	7	15
37	Roy Robertson-Harris JAX · DT	JAX	75.4	C	76	73	3	4	14
38	Tershawn Wharton KC · DT	KC	75.3	C	76	70	2	0	17
39	Justin Jones LAC · DT	LAC	75.2	C	75	76	3	5	11
40	Grover Stewart IND · DT	IND	74.9	C	74	73	1	2	17
41	Christian Covington LAC · DT	LAC	74.8	C	70	80	1	3	16
42	Osa Odighizuwa DAL · DT	DAL	74.8	C	76	74	2	6	16
43	Davon Godchaux NE · DT	NE	74.7	C	71	78	1	2	17
44	Taylor Stallworth IND · DT	IND	74.6	C	79	69	3	4	16
45	Sheldon Rankins NYJ · DT	NYJ	74.5	C	75	74	3	5	16
46	Milton Williams PHI · DT	PHI	74.5	C	74	74	2	6	17
47	Matthew Ioannidis WAS · DT	WAS	74.5	C	75	74	2.5	3	16
48	Akiem Hicks CHI · DT	CHI	74.4	C	76	72	3.5	5	9
49	Foley Fatukasi NYJ · DT	NYJ	74.3	C	71	80	0	5	15
50	Dalvin Tomlinson MIN · DT	MIN	74.3	C	75	72	2.5	2	16

What are NFL defensive tackle impact rankings?: FantasyHQ defensive tackle impact rankings grade players by on-field value using an impact score and letter grade. Higher scores reflect stronger overall performance for the listed season.
Who leads the 2021 NFL defensive tackle impact rankings?: The current leaders are Aaron Donald, Cameron Heyward, Jeffery Simmons.
How often are NFL defensive tackle impact rankings updated?: Rankings refresh when FantasyHQ syncs new impact data. Each player links to a profile with fantasy stats, snap counts, and advanced metrics.

2021 NFL Defensive Tackle Leaders

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