NFL Draft: Eckel, with an NFL exec, breaks down the top 10 interior defensive linemen available — including Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa

Teams looking for help on the interior of the defensive line aren’t going to find many top-tier players in the 2020 NFL Draft, that begins Thursday night.

If they wait, they might find good value in rounds three and four, however.

“There are a lot of guys out there,’’ an executive in personnel who has helped with this series said. “I don’t see a lot of stars, but you can get some guys late who can play. The trouble with this class is there are not a lot of pass rushers, instead you see a lot of two-down, or even one-down run stoppers.’’

Here’s his list of the top 10 interior defensive linemen.

Derrick Brown, Auburn

Class: Sr.

Height/Weight: 6-4, 326

40 Time: 5.16

Stats: 4 sacks, 12 TFL

Quote: “He’s legit. He’s going to be a real good player. He’s top 10 for sure. He might be better than that.”

Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina

Class: Sr.

Height/Weight: 6-5, 315

40 Time: 5.10

Stats: 6 sacks, 6 TFL

Quote: “He’s going to get drafted very high and I don’t get it. I must be missing something. I don’t see what everyone else sees in him.”

A.J. Epenesa, Iowa

Class: Jr.

Height/Weight: 6-6, 277

40 Time: 5.04

Stats: 11.5 sacks, 14.5 TFL

Quote: “He’s a 3-4 end, he doesn’t fit a 4-3 scheme inside or outside.”

Jordan Elliott, Missouri

Class: Jr.

Height/Weight: 6-4, 302

40 Time: 5.02

Stats: 2.5 sacks, 8.5 TFL

Quote: “Real good against the run, but he’s a two-down guy. Maybe even a one-down guy these days. But if you want a run defender, he’s your guy.”

Davon Hamilton, Ohio State

Class: Sr.

Height/Weight: 6-4, 327

40 Time: 5.14

Stats: 6 sacks, 10.5 TFL

Quote: “He’s not bad at all. He’s better than a lot of guys getting more hype. He’ll come in and play.”

Marlon Davidson, Auburn

Class: Sr.

Height/Weight: 6-3, 303

40 Time: 5.04

Stats: 7.5 sacks, 12.5 TFL

Quote: “He’s sold, but not a difference maker. I see people saying he’s a first-round pick. I wouldn’t take him in the first round.”

Ross Blacklock, TCU

Class: Jr.

Height/Weight: 6-4, 290

40 Time: 4.90

Stats: 3.5 sacks, 9 TFL

Quote: “Another guy who is getting a lot of hype but watch him play he doesn’t do anything. He doesn’t make any plays.”

Rashard Lawrence, LSU

Class: Sr.

Height/Weight: 6-2, 308

40 Time: 5.07

Stats: 2.5 sacks, 6 TFL

Quote: “Real tough, good run stuffer, one of those good early-down players.”

Leki Fotu, Utah

Class: Sr.

Height/Weight: 6-4, 330

40 Time: 5.15

Stats: 1.5 sacks, 8 TFL

Quote: “Big nose tackle, takes up space, but nothing special.”

Raekwon Davis, Alabama

Class: Sr.

Height/Weight 6-7, 311

40 Time: 5.12

Stats: Career: 11.5 sacks, 19.5 TFL

Quote: “One of those Alabama guys, so you kind of know he’s ready to play. But again, much better against the run.”

OVERRATED: Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma “He’s just a workout warrior.”

UNDERRATED: Rashard Lawrence, LSU

SMALL SCHOOL STAR: Auzoyah Alufohai, Western Georgia