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Sheldon Rankins is a 6'2", 305-pound defensive tackle who played four years at the University of Louisville from 2012 to 2015. The New Orleans Saints selected him with the 12th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Over ten seasons, Rankins has appeared in 116 contests across four teams, starting in 73. He compiled 246 tackles, 30.5 sacks, 44 tackles for loss, 69 quarterback hits, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception. In 2024 with Cincinnati, he recorded 18 tackles and 1.0 sack across seven games before being released. He re-signed with the Houston Texans in March 2025 and recorded 4.5 sacks in the 2025 season.

Sheldon Rankins played 19 games in 2025 with a 61% share of defensive snaps.

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#29 of 217 · DT market by AAV

Production · 2025

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