6-5, 315lb Nose Tackle with Elite Size and Senior Bowl Pedigree
Deven Eastern is a 6-5, 315-pound nose tackle for the Minnesota Golden Gophers who stands out for his rare combination of elite size and durability, having gutted out his final collegiate season despite physical demands [5]. As a 2026 NFL Draft seventh-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks, his differentiators include a 34-inch arm length and 25 bench press reps, signaling the raw power needed to anchor a defensive line [2]. In his final college season, he recorded 22 tackles, 9 pressures, and 1.5 sacks, while also generating 13 total pressures (3 sacks, 8 hurries) in a prior standout year [1][5]. Selected for the 2026 Senior Bowl and invited to the NFL Combine, Eastern's intensity and 'gutting out' mentality make him a high-fit, reliable anchor for teams needing a physical presence in the middle [2][5].
