Zane Durant (Penn St.) - 2026 NFL Draft Pick #181 by BUF
What The Experts Thought Before The Draft
Zane Durant entered the 2026 NFL Draft from Penn St. as a DT prospect. BUF selected him in Round 5 with the 181st overall pick.
Scouting Overview
At DT, the central evaluation points are first-step quickness, leverage, power and gap control.
Development Areas
His NFL development will depend on block disengagement and maintaining pad level against double teams.
Draft Context
His early opportunity is likely to come through depth and special-teams work, with a path to a larger role as his technique develops.