With Aaron Donald now retired, New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence assumes the role of the league’s most dominant interior defensive lineman. Even prior to that retirement, a case could be made for Sexy Dexy.
But what about the depth behind Lawrence? Does his position as the No. 1 interior defensive lineman raise the unit’s overall value enough to be considered at the top of the league?
As it turns out, some believe that answer is “no.”
Here’s a look at where the Giants landed in the interior defensive linemen rankings of ESPN’s Mike Clay:
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, Ta’Quon Graham, Lacale London
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
