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With draft day now fast approaching, here is my prediction for the first 100 players to hear their name called in this year's draft, ranked based on my personal grades.
Top 100 Prospects: 2026 NFL Draft
| Rank | Name | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |
| 2 | Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
| 3 | David Bailey | ED | Texas Tech |
| 4 | Arvell Reese | ED | Ohio State |
| 5 | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| 6 | Dillon Thieneman | S | Oregon |
| 7 | Mansoor Delane | CB | LSU |
| 8 | Avieon Terrell | CB | Clemson |
| 9 | Rueben Bain Jr. | ED | Miami |
| 10 | Francis Mauigoa | OT | Miami |
| 11 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame |
| 12 | Makai Lemon | WR | USC |
| 13 | Keldric Faulk | ED | Auburn |
| 14 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana |
| 15 | Spencer Fano | OT | Utah |
| 16 | Olaivavega Ioane | IOL | Penn State |
| 17 | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington |
| 18 | Anthony Hill Jr. | LB | Texas |
| 19 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 20 | Zion Young | ED | Missouri |
| 21 | Monroe Freeling | OT | Georgia |
| 22 | Blake Miller | OT | Clemson |
| 23 | Lee Hunter | DL | Texas Tech |
| 24 | Kadyn Proctor | OT | Alabama |
| 25 | Jermod McCoy | CB | Tennessee |
| 26 | Brandon Cisse | CB | South Carolina |
| 27 | T.J. Parker | ED | Clemson |
| 28 | Jacob Rodriguez | LB | Texas Tech |
| 29 | Caleb Lomu | OT | Utah |
| 30 | Malachi Lawrence | ED | UCF |
| 31 | Keionte Scott | CB | Miami |
| 32 | Chris Johnson | CB | San Diego State |
| 33 | Derrick Moore | ED | Michigan |
| 34 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State |
| 35 | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | S | Toledo |
| 36 | Max Iheanachor | OT | Arizona State |
| 37 | Cashius Howell | ED | Texas A&M |
| 38 | Emmanuel Pregnon | IOL | Oregon |
| 39 | Peter Woods | DL | Clemson |
| 40 | R Mason Thomas | ED | Oklahoma |
| 41 | Caleb Banks | DL | Florida |
| 42 | Bud Clark | S | TCU |
| 43 | Jalon Kilgore | CB | South Carolina |
| 44 | Dani Dennis-Sutton | ED | Penn State |
| 45 | Colton Hood | CB | Tennessee |
| 46 | Germie Bernard | WR | Alabama |
| 47 | Keylan Rutledge | IOL | Georgia Tech |
| 48 | Jake Golday | LB | Cincinnati |
| 49 | Treydan Stukes | CB | Arizona |
| 50 | De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | Ole Miss |
| 51 | Kyle Louis | LB | Pittsburgh |
| 52 | Romello Height | ED | Texas Tech |
| 53 | Keyron Crawford | ED | Auburn |
| 54 | A.J. Haulcy | S | LSU |
| 55 | Akheem Mesidor | ED | Miami |
| 56 | Gabe Jacas | ED | Illinois |
| 57 | Chris Bell | WR | Louisville |
| 58 | Kayden McDonald | DL | Ohio State |
| 59 | Chase Bisontis | IOL | Texas A&M |
| 60 | KC Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M |
| 61 | CJ Allen | LB | Georgia |
| 62 | Garrett Nussmeier | QB | LSU |
| 63 | Jadarian Price | RB | Notre Dame |
| 64 | Christen Miller | DL | Georgia |
| 65 | Caleb Tiernan | OT | Northwestern |
| 66 | Kamari Ramsey | S | USC |
| 67 | Eli Stowers | TE | Vanderbilt |
| 68 | Ted Hurst | WR | Georgia State |
| 69 | Ty Simpson | QB | Alabama |
| 70 | Davison Igbinosun | CB | Ohio State |
| 71 | Max Klare | TE | Ohio State |
| 72 | Mike Washington Jr. | RB | Arkansas |
| 73 | D'Angelo Ponds | CB | Indiana |
| 74 | Daylen Everette | CB | Georgia |
| 75 | Antonio Williams | WR | Clemson |
| 76 | Malik Muhammad | CB | Texas |
| 77 | Chris Brazzell II | WR | Tennessee |
| 78 | Joshua Josephs | ED | Tennessee |
| 79 | Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | Indiana |
| 80 | Tacario Davis | CB | Washington |
| 81 | Gracen Halton | DL | Oklahoma |
| 82 | Bryce Lance | WR | North Dakota State |
| 83 | Elijah Sarratt | WR | Indiana |
| 84 | Gennings Dunker | OT | Iowa |
| 85 | Jaishawn Barham | ED | Michigan |
| 86 | Sam Roush | TE | Stanford |
| 87 | Oscar Delp | TE | Georgia |
| 88 | Josiah Trotter | LB | Missouri |
| 89 | Travis Burke | OT | Memphis |
| 90 | Jalen Farmer | IOL | Kentucky |
| 91 | Sam Hecht | IOL | Kansas State |
| 92 | Logan Jones | IOL | Iowa |
| 93 | Zachariah Branch | WR | Georgia |
| 94 | Malachi Fields | WR | Notre Dame |
| 95 | Connor Lew | IOL | Auburn |
| 96 | Markel Bell | OT | Miami |
| 97 | Austin Barber | OT | Florida |
| 98 | Tyler Onyedim | DL | Texas A&M |
| 99 | Domonique Orange | DL | Iowa State |
| 100 | Deion Burks | WR | Oklahoma |
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Top Overall Prospects: Scouting Reports
1. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Downs is the prototype for a modern safety. He’s at his best in the box, and his ability to quickly diagnose plays and get into position makes him an asset against the run. But he can also read the quarterback from the deep secondary and has plenty of range to make plays in coverage.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Although he’s a clear fit at strong safety, he’s on the smaller side for the position, and it shows when he’s matched up with tight ends in coverage.
Good team fits: Everyone
2. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Styles is a former safety who still runs like one, but he’s built like an edge defender. He’s a three-down linebacker who can drop in coverage, blitz, and has elite range against the run.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
He was recruited as a 215-pound safety and only has two years of experience at linebacker, so he’s still developing his take-on skills. He can get washed out of plays when linemen get their hands on him.
Good team fits: Commanders, Bengals, Cardinals, Titans, Dolphins, Cowboys
3. David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Bailey is explosive off the snap and quickly converts that speed to power. His ability to win with speed, leverage, and an array of pass-rush moves sets a high floor and should allow for immediate production.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Most top-tier edge defenders have elite length, and Bailey is lacking in terms of size compared to the players who usually come off the board at his position inside the top 10. If he lacks the length and strength combination to be an asset against the run, his value drops.
Good team fits: Titans, Jets, Commanders, Browns, Bengals
4. Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Reese is a unique athlete who played linebacker at Ohio State but is likely to shift to an edge-defender role in the NFL. He’ll fit best in a scheme where he can continue lining up in a two-point stance.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Drafting a one-year starter and asking him to change positions is the perfect recipe for a bust. Though Reese’s talent is undeniable, it would be foolish to assume he makes the transition look as easy as Micah Parsons. Reese is one of the biggest high-risk, high-reward prospects in recent memory.
Good team fits: Jets, Cardinals, Giants, Browns, Commanders, Saints, Bengals
5. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Like most Ohio State receivers to enter the league in recent years, Tate wins with precise route technique and reliable hands. He’s an outside receiver who can stretch the field or contribute as a possession weapon to move the sticks.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Tate has limited experience in the slot and lacks the agility to be an elite weapon after the catch, which might limit him to a role on the outside. Despite his production as a downfield weapon, he doesn’t have rare physical traits, potentially making him vulnerable against top-tier cover corners.
Good team fits: Browns, Giants, Saints, Commanders, Dolphins, Cowboys, Ravens
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6. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Thieneman is at his best in the deep secondary, where his ability to read the quarterback and disrupt the passing game stands out. However, he also has extensive experience lining up in the box and has the tackling skills for the strong safety role.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Can he handle coverage assignments in the slot? He might lack the agility to stick with quicker slot receivers, and he lacks the size and strength to match up well with tight ends. This is mostly a non-issue if he’s playing free safety, but it limits his versatility.
Good team fits: Vikings, Bears, Browns, Eagles, Steelers, Jets, Chargers, Raiders, Bengals
7. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Delane thrives as a ball-hawk in zone coverage, but he’s also aggressive in press and has the strength to handle that role against most receivers.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Speed is a bit of a concern, especially if he’s going to play press coverage at a high rate. Many NFL receivers will have the ability to pull away from him downfield if they’re able to beat him at the line of scrimmage.
Good team fits: Dolphins, Cowboys, Seahawks, Saints, Eagles, Panthers, Falcons, Ravens
8. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Terrell plays with an aggressive style and excels at locating and playing the ball. He’s shown production on the outside, in the slot, and can handle any coverage scheme.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Although he’s pesky in press coverage, he might not have the size and strength to handle that style in certain matchups. He also needs to clean up some tackling issues.
Good team fits: Ravens, Dolphins, Cowboys, Saints, Buccaneers, Panthers, Falcons, Seahawks
9. Rueben Bain Jr, EDGE, Miami
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Bain will make his money as a pass rusher, where he uses his lack of size to his advantage to create a small target for linemen as he bends around the edge. He also converts speed to power well, which keeps linemen on their toes as he can vary his plan of attack.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
You’ve probably heard about Bain’s short arms. It doesn’t have to be a fatal flaw, especially as a pass rusher. However, it does limit his ability to shed blocks and might prevent him from contributing at a high level against the run.
Good team fits: Commanders, Bengals, Cowboys, Buccaneers, Titans, Lions, Cardinals, Jets
10. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Mauigoa was a three-year starter at right tackle and deserves a shot at that spot in the pros. He wins with strength. Few edge rushers will be able to beat him with power. There’s a chance he’ll need to move inside in the pros, but his ceiling will be elite at guard, where his average quickness at tackle suddenly becomes a strength on the interior.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
He might not be quick enough to stick at right tackle. He’s also surprisingly inconsistent in the run game. He has the power to dominate, but he also has a bad habit of leaning out and losing the leverage to finish.
Good team fits: Browns, Cardinals, Giants, Dolphins, Chiefs, Rams
11. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Love is a well-rounded ball carrier who has the speed to produce big plays, the power to fight through contact, and the skills to contribute in the passing game.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Does he have the vision to run between the tackles? Love has a tendency to hesitate on inside runs and creates too many negative plays. According to Sports Info Solutions, 20% of his carries between the tackles generated zero or negative yards, ranked 118th out of 131 qualified ball carriers.
Good team fits: Eagles, Browns, Lions, Rams, Dolphins, Jets, Steelers, Patriots
12. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Lemon fits best in the slot where his smooth route technique allows him to create quick separation. When he’s on the outside, his smooth acceleration allows him to get behind the defense. He’s also among the most reliable pass catchers to enter the draft in recent years, snagging nearly everything within reach.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
If he’s lined up on the outside, Lemon is undersized and lacks the strength to consistently fight through press coverage. He lacks elite speed, so while he can pull away from cornerbacks with his acceleration, some corners can close the gap.
Good team fits: Jets, Commanders, Dolphins, Browns, Steelers, 49ers, Bills
13. Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Faulk played a versatile role for Auburn, lining up on the edge in multiple fronts, and has starter potential in any defensive scheme as a result. As a pass rusher, he primarily wins with strength, displaying the ability to swat away linemen from his chest and also win with a strong bull rush. He might turn into a lineman who plays on the edge on early downs and shifts inside on passing downs.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
The 20-year-old Faulk is underdeveloped as an edge rusher, likely due to his role in Auburn’s defense. According to Sports Info Solutions, he lined up from the seven-tech spot or wider just 60% of the time, by far the lowest rate of the highly-rated edge rushers in this class.
Good team fits: Panthers, Vikings, Ravens, Cowboys, Seahawks, Chargers, Eagles, Bears, 49ers, Broncos, Jets
14. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Mendoza is a pocket passer who makes quick decisions and delivers an accurate ball. He thrived in Indiana’s RPO-heavy offense and should do well in an NFL scheme that similarly relies on him to make quick decisions and deliver the ball efficiently.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Modest arm strength and mobility will limit Mendoza’s ceiling. Although he’s not a complete statue, Mendoza doesn’t have the agility to make many defenders miss, and he doesn’t have the arm to make difficult throws on the move. So he’ll need to be supported by a strong offensive line and effective weapons on the outside to reach his ceiling.
Good team fits: Raiders
15. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Fano is a tall, athletic tackle who can play on the right or left side, though he has stated he’s most comfortable at right tackle. He wins with his quick footwork, which gives him the ability to stay in front of most speed rushers on the edge.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
A lack of power limited Fano’s ability to dominate in college and might hold him back early in his career. He won’t turn 22 until November, so there’s good reason to believe he’ll continue to improve his functional strength, but it’s a minor concern until he proves it.
Good team fits: Cardinals, Dolphins, Rams, Browns
16. Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Ioane has the physical strength to excel at guard in an offense leaning on the power run game, and he should be an immediate asset in that area.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Athletic interior pass rushers can cause problems for Ioane as he lacks the footwork to stay in front of them when they get a quick jump off the snap. His movement skills are average at best, so he won’t have as much value to teams that like to pull their guards at a high rate. He’ll also need to keep his weight in check. He was around 20 pounds lighter in 2025, which likely contributed to his improved play.
Good team fits: Rams, Jets, Texans, Packers, Steelers, Lions
17. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Boston is an outside receiver with the size and hands to win in contested situations, but he also has the route technique to create separation.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Given his size and lack of experience in the slot, Boston might be limited to playing on the outside. Although he created plenty of separation at the college level, his modest speed likely means he’ll need to compete for the ball more frequently in the pros.
Good team fits: Browns, Patriots, Seahawks, Dolphins, Ravens, Jets, Steelers, Cowboys
18. Anthony Hill Jr, LB, Texas
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Hill is a rangy middle linebacker who wore the green dot for Texas’ defense. He’s at his best playing downhill and is one of the best wrap-up tacklers in this class. He should be an immediate asset against the run.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Mediocre change-of-direction skills limit his upside in coverage. He’ll likely struggle to stick to the most athletic tight ends and running backs in man coverage.
Good team fits: Colts, Cowboys, Packers, Bengals, Saints, Vikings, Commanders, Eagles, Bills
19. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Sadiq’s athletic traits set a high ceiling for his potential. He can be moved around to create difficult matchups for the defense.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Expectations for Sadiq are mostly based on potential, as he was stuck behind Terrance Ferguson until the 2025 season. He also played a simplistic role in the passing game, with 36% of his targets coming on screens. He still needs to prove he can develop his routes and get open against NFL defenders.
Good team fits: Eagles, Ravens, Buccaneers, Chiefs, 49ers, Panthers, Dolphins, Patriots
20. Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Young is a productive pass rusher who typically wins with power. He probably fits best on the edge in four-man fronts, but he has some versatility to play defensive end or standing up on the edge in three-man fronts.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Although he was consistently productive against high-end competition, he relies heavily on his power, which might limit his upside. To remain a serious pass-rush threat, he’ll need to develop a more well-rounded arsenal of moves so he’s less predictable and better prepared with counter moves when his power stalls.
Good team fits: Cowboys, Jets, Panthers, Chargers, 49ers, Seahawks, Raiders, Titans
21. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Freeling has the athletic traits and length to develop into a strong pass protector at left tackle.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
The one-year starter is understandably underdeveloped at this stage of his career. He’ll need to prove he can play with better leverage and balance as a run blocker.
Good team fits: Browns, Lions, Eagles, Rams, Cardinals, Panthers, 49ers, Patriots
22. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Miller’s combination of athleticism and length gives him the tools to handle speed rushers on the edge. He played right tackle in college, but has the traits to play on either side. He’ll fit best in a pass-heavy offense.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Even after starting for four years at a major program, Miller still lacks the power to perform at a high level. He struggles to sustain blocks and is inconsistent at moving defenders off their spot in the run game. If it doesn’t improve, he might max out as a steady swing tackle.
Good team fits: Cardinals, Browns, Raiders, Chiefs, Dolphins, Packers
23. Lee Hunter, DL, Texas Tech
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Hunter is a strong, physical interior lineman who will likely play a versatile role on the defensive line. He’s strong enough to take on double teams as a nose tackle, but also has the power to be an effective pass rusher. He should be able to stay on the field on passing downs.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
He’s not going to win with athleticism, so his pass-rush impact is limited to power, which can be neutralized by double teams.
Good team fits: 49ers, Panthers, Cardinals, Buccaneers, Browns, Saints, Eagles, Vikings
24. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Proctor is a massive left tackle prospect who might be viewed as a right tackle by some teams. He will fit best in an offense leaning on the power run game, as his physical strength as a run blocker should immediately transition to the league.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
A passive approach to pass protection limited his effectiveness in college. As a three-year starter, his lack of development in that area is concerning, and it might necessitate an eventual shift to guard.
Good team fits: Eagles, Browns, Lions, Rams, Dolphins, Jets, Steelers, Patriots
25. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
McCoy is a tall, long outside corner who has the traits to develop into a well-rounded corner who can hold up on an island.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
McCoy missed the entire 2025 season due to an ACL injury. He entered the year with high expectations, but mostly due to his traits rather than proven production. He had 4 interceptions in 2024, but based on route-adjusted data, his ball-hawk rate was just 2.5% above expected. He is one of the riskiest boom-or-bust prospects in this class.
Good team fits: Seahawks, Dolphins, Raiders, Falcons, Saints, Ravens, Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders
26. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Cisse is a physical corner who played a high rate of press in college and has the traits to maintain that role in the NFL. Despite just 2 interceptions, he consistently finds the ball and disrupts the catch point. Expect more interceptions to come in time.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
His route recognition is still a work in progress. He was able to get away with mistakes in college due to his athleticism. He plays with an aggressive mentality against the run, but frequently fails to wrap up.
Good team fits: Eagles, Panthers, Saints, Seahawks, Dolphins, Cowboys, Ravens, Browns
27. T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Parker typically wins as a pass rusher with power, though he has impressive athletic traits, indicating a potential higher ceiling for production. Due to his physical strength, he also holds up well against the run and should be a three-down defender.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Despite his athletic testing numbers, Parker rarely bends around the edge and wins with speed. He prefers to go through offensive linemen rather than around them, which won’t work at the same rate in the NFL. His production also dropped off considerably in 2025. Did he get complacent after a breakout sophomore year?
Good team fits: Jets, Cowboys, Eagles, Patriots, Bears, Browns, Raiders, Titans, Bengals
28. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Rodriguez is a high-energy, aggressive off-ball linebacker who should fit in any scheme. He probably fits best on the weak side and will make his greatest impact dropping into zone coverage.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
The former quarterback is built more like a strong safety and has struggled to develop his take-on skills. Though he’s a hard-hitter and playmaker in pursuit, he gets lost in the box sometimes and is easily taken out when linemen get their hands on him.
Good team fits: Cardinals, Buccaneers, Bengals, Saints, Raiders, Commanders, Cowboys, Falcons, Colts, Lions, Vikings, Packers
29. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Lomu has prototypical athletic traits to stay at left tackle in the pros. He demonstrated an ability to block on the move last year during his first year in Jason Beck’s unique offensive scheme.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Due to Utah’s shift in offensive scheme last season, Lomu has limited experience in traditional pass protection reps. He hasn’t been asked to consistently sustain blocks, and he struggled in a more traditional offense during his first year as a starter in 2024. The traits are there, but expect some growing pains.
Good team fits: Browns, Eagles, Rams, Patriots, Cardinals, Giants, Texans
30. Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Lawrence has the traits to develop into a three-down lineman. He typically wins with speed off the edge, but he has enough power to his game to threaten linemen in a variety of ways.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Can he hold up at the point of attack against the run? He shows flashes of power in his game, but it is inconsistent. He’ll benefit from adding some strength to be able to stay on the field against the run.
Good team fits: Jets, Ravens, Vikings, Eagles, Bears, Titans, Packers, Chargers
31. Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Scott is an aggressive nickel corner who plays the game like a tiny linebacker. He closes quickly against the run and makes plays in the backfield at an impressive rate. In zone coverage, he reads the quarterback well and consistently makes plays on the ball despite his size.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
His aggressive approach leads to mistakes in coverage and missed tackles against the run. You’ll have to live with some of that, but finding the right balance so that his negative plays don’t outweigh the positives will be key. There are also some concerns about his agility 一 he might struggle in man coverage against quick slot receivers.
Good team fits: Cowboys, Steelers, Giants, Jets, Ravens, Titans, Bears, Browns
32. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Johnson played outside, but he is slightly undersized and probably has the right athletic traits to shift to a nickel role, if needed. He has the speed to stick with receivers downfield and put up impressive ball-hawk numbers in 2025.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
One-year wonders are always risky, but especially at volatile positions like cornerback. Johnson was dominant in 2025, but a massive spike in ball-hawk production is a red flag. Based on route-adjusted data from Sports Info Solutions, his ball-hawk rate jumped from 33% below expected in 2024 to 89% above expected in 2025. For a cornerback who isn’t overly physical in coverage, that leap probably isn’t sustainable.
Good team fits: Seahawks, Falcons, Dolphins, Saints, Cowboys, Bills, Raiders
33. Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Moore is a polished pass rusher who wins with a variety of moves. His raw traits aren’t as dangerous as some others in this draft class, but he keeps linemen guessing with his ability to win with speed or power.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
The run game is still a work in progress for Moore, who appears late to diagnose plays and struggles to easily disengage and pursue the ball carrier. He will likely struggle to get on the field against the run early in his career.
Good team fits: Bills, Texans, Lions, Patriots, Browns, Bears, Panthers, Falcons, Commanders, Vikings, Cowboys, Eagles
34. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Tyson probably fits best as a big slot receiver, but he has experience on the outside as well. He’s a tough runner after the catch, giving him potential for big plays from the slot. He also has the size to compete for contested targets downfield.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Can he stay healthy? Can he catch the ball? Tyson missed significant time due to an ACL tear, collarbone injury, and hamstring issue. He never played a full season during his four years in college. He also struggled with consistency, dropping too many easy passes and also displaying awkward body control when tracking the ball downfield.
Good team fits: Seahawks, Patriots, Steelers, Jets, Saints, Broncos, 49ers
35. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
McNeil-Warren has a versatile skill set and can be a ball hawk in the deep secondary, or he can step up into the box to play the run.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Does he have the change-of-direction skill for coverage assignments? Most strong safeties take on a good amount of coverage responsibilities in the slot, and Toledo tried to avoid putting McNeil-Warren in that position. If he couldn’t handle slot receivers in the MAC, he’s probably not taking on that role in the NFL.
Good team fits: Vikings, Bears, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Steelers
36. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Iheanachor grew up playing soccer and basketball, and his footwork and movement skills reflect that background. His athletic traits are impressive for his size and set a high ceiling. He’ll most likely stick at right tackle, where he played in college. Ideally, he will join an offense that gets the ball out quickly.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
How quickly can he refine his technique and get on the field? Iheanachor is severely underdeveloped for a redshirt-senior. It’s understandable, given his inexperience 一 he didn’t start playing football until 2021 in JUCO 一 but it’s still a concern considering how early in the draft teams might want to gamble on his upside. He struggles to sustain blocks, and his power doesn’t quite match expectations for his size.
Good team fits: Browns, Cardinals, Dolphins, Lions, Eagles, Packers, Texans, Raiders, Steelers
37. Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Howell is likely to begin his career as a pass-rush specialist who wins with pure speed off the edge. He has an impressive closing burst to finish plays in the backfield.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
A lack of length and strength severely limits Howell’s ability to hold up at the point of attack against the run and likely limits his ability to be a three-down defender.
Good team fits: Jets, Titans, Packers, Cowboys, Cardinals, Bears, Panthers, Bengals, Eagles
38. Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Pregnon is a powerful run blocker who fits best at left guard in a power-run-oriented offense. He moves relatively well for his size, though, and should be viewed as a scheme-versatile lineman.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
He has primarily played left guard throughout his career and has no experience at center, so there are questions about his versatility. Oregon asked him to block on the move at a high rate, but his movement skills are ordinary, and teams that rely on pulling guards at a high rate might have questions about his athleticism.
Good team fits: Ravens, Bills, Jets, Texans, Rams, Steelers, Lions, Chargers
39. Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Woods is a developmental prospect with flashes of an impressive blend of strength and athleticism. He’s played both nose tackle and three-tech, and he could thrive in either role with more development once his ideal weight is sorted out. He likely fits best playing in a four-man front.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
After a breakout 2024 campaign, Woods disappeared during his junior year. Before the season, he chose to lose “about 20 pounds,” which appeared to impact his power without adding any meaningful speed to his game.
Good team fits: 49ers, Texans, Lions, Bears, Panthers, Chargers, Saints, Broncos
40. R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Thomas is an undersized speed rusher who is likely to begin his career as a pass-rush specialist. His ability to fly into the backfield forces opponents to account for him and can attract extra attention if opponents are concerned about the matchup with their offensive tackles.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
It’s hard to imagine Thomas, who entered the Oklahoma program as just 212 pounds, ever developing the strength to stay on the field as a three-down defender. He struggles to shed blocks against the run and misses too many tackles when he does get to the ball carrier. Given his size, his history of missing time with a variety of injuries is concerning.
Good team fits: Cowboys, Titans, Chargers, Eagles, Buccaneers, Panthers, Bears, Patriots, Jaguars, Vikings
41. Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Banks is built like a nose tackle but moves well enough to line up as a three-tech and make an impact as an interior pass rusher. Ideally, he develops into a pass-rush threat, but his versatility elevates his floor.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
After five years in college (three at Louisville, two at Florida), Banks still hasn’t played to the level you would expect given his traits. Injuries are a factor in that, but it’s difficult to fully explain away his lack of development.
Good team fits: 49ers, Steelers, Saints, Bears, Texans, Lions, Chargers, Vikings, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
42. Bud Clark, S, TCU
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Clark is a three-time team captain and a versatile defensive back who primarily played the strong safety role at TCU, but has impressive range in the deep secondary as well. He excels at reading the quarterback and getting into position to make a play on the ball.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Though he has plenty of experience in coverage in the slot, he might not have the agility to stick with some of the NFL’s quicker slot receivers. As he aggressively hunts big plays, he’s susceptible to misdirection and can give up some big plays.
Good team fits: Colts, Vikings, Seahawks, Chargers, Bills, Bears, Bengals
43. Jalon Kilgore, CB, South Carolina
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Kilgore fits perfectly into the slot as the hybrid cornerback/safety in big nickel packages. He’ll be a matchup weapon against big slot receivers and tight ends. He may also have the traits to thrive in the deep secondary or even at outside cornerback.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Assuming he sticks in the big nickelback role, Kilgore needs to improve his production against the run. He tends to get lost in traffic and should be more effective at slipping blocks given his strength and athletic traits.
Good team fits: Ravens, Cowboys, Steelers, Falcons, Packers, Bears, Jets, Giants, Titans
44. Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Dennis-Sutton has the ideal combination of length, strength, and athleticism to be a three-down edge defender in any scheme.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Impressive Combine numbers don’t always show up on the field. He needs to improve his burst off the snap and his ability to bend around the edge to be more of an explosive force as a pass rusher.
Good team fits: Packers, Cowboys, Bears, Panthers, Bengals, Titans, Jets, Eagles
45. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Hood has the speed, size, and length of a traditional outside corner. He has all the tools necessary to be developed into a corner who can handle playing on an island.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Hood played for three programs in three years and spent just one season as a starter. That alone will earn someone a boom-or-bust label. Given his traits, his lack of ball-hawk production is concerning. He just doesn’t have the awareness to find the ball yet. He also seems disinterested in fully participating as a tackler.
Good team fits: Seahawks, Dolphins, Raiders, Falcons, Saints, Ravens, Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders
46. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Bernard is a balanced receiver who ran the full route tree in Kalen DeBoer's offense with experience in the slot and the outside. He's a downfield weapon who tracks the ball well and has reliable hands.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
A lack of elite athletic traits limited Bernard's ability to create separation downfield. He'll need to continue perfecting his route technique and would benefit from getting stronger in contested situations.
Good team fits: Commanders, Seahawks, Browns, Saints, Colts, Ravens, Dolphins, Bills, Vikings
47. Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Rutledge has the athleticism and strength to be a standout guard and should be a solid rookie starter. He blocks well on the move but also has power to his game and should be valued by coaches in any scheme.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Although Rutledge has balanced traits, he doesn't stand out as elite in any one area, which might limit his ceiling. He’ll need to be cleared by team doctors due to multiple surgeries on his foot after a car accident.
Good team fits: Texans, Bills, Browns, Eagles, Chargers
48. Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Golday is a traditional strong-side linebacker who wins with his physical play and excels on blitzes. He’s a reliable wrap-up tackler and should see action on early downs and blitz whenever he’s on the field on passing downs.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
Cincinnati sometimes pulled him off the field on passing downs. His agility and acceleration are limited, and he’ll get exposed in coverage by more athletic tight ends and running backs.
Good team fits: Lions, Raiders, Jaguars, Chiefs, Texans, Cowboys, Bills, Packers, Steelers
49. Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Stukes is a prototypical big nickel corner. He thrives in zone coverage, reading the quarterback well and using his length to disrupt the catch point. Against the run, he navigates traffic well near the line of scrimmage and is a reliable tackler.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
The former outside corner lacked the agility for that role, and he’ll struggle in coverage when matched up with smaller slot receivers who can create quick separation with their change-of-direction skills.
Good team fits: Cowboys, Titans, Steelers, Commanders, Packers, Jets, Bears, Giants, Ravens
50. De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL
Stribling is a balanced receiver who wins with route technique, tracking ability, and reliable hands. He’s a weapon after the catch due to a mix of speed and power as a runner. Although he lacks elite traits, his ability to impact the game in multiple ways sets him up to find a role immediately and potentially develop into a second option as a Z receiver.
What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?
A lack of elite traits in any one area of the game might limit his ability to develop into a number-one option. Despite his size, he doesn't consistently box out defenders in contested situations.
Good team fits: Jets, Steelers, Saints, Browns, Chargers, Cowboys, Ravens, Titans, Chiefs, 49ers, Raiders
51. Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
Louis played a hybrid role at Pitt, lining up as an off-ball linebacker in the box most of the time but also in coverage in the slot. He fits best in the Will role, potentially as a coverage specialist in sub-packages. If teams view him as a safety, his lack of experience in the deep secondary is a concern.
52. Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
Height wins with pure speed and will likely be a pass-rush specialist in sub-packages. He’ll fit best in a scheme where he can line up in a two-point stance. There’s very little power to Height’s game, and he’ll need to add some weight and strength if he’s ever going to get on the field consistently on early downs.
53. Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn
Crawford is an athletic pass-rusher who wins by bending around the edge and making it tough on linemen to get into his pads. Against the run, he’s a playmaker in pursuit but needs to get stronger in order to effectively set the edge.
54. A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
Haulcy primarily played the free safety role in college, but he has the physical build of a strong safety. In the deep secondary, he reads the quarterback well but lacks acceleration/speed to consistently get there in time to impact the catch point. He has the potential to play in the box more, but needs to work on his anticipation skills against the run. He likely is not an option in the nickel corner role due to speed/agility limitations. He’ll fit best in a scheme using a lot of two-high coverages, where he can play deep or in the box.
55. Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
Mesidor wins as a pass rusher with sound technique and active hands. However, average traits across the board limit Mesidor’s upside, especially against the run, where he lacks the length and strength to consistently disengage once a lineman gets hands on him. He might struggle to stay on the field on early downs.
56. Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Jacas is a potential three-down lineman who plays with a physical style and wins with his strong, active hands. He makes it hard for linemen to get into his pads, always staying alive to make plays in pursuit. However, he struggles to generate pass-rush wins with pure speed off the edge, which limits his ceiling in that area.
57. Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Bell is a potential starting X receiver who can win with his size in contested catch situations. However, he struggled to create separation and has inconsistent hands, which might lead to less contested-catch success against more physical defensive backs in the pros.
58. Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
McDonald is a prototypical nose tackle who has the size and strength to take on double teams. He’s quick enough off the snap to create some disruption in the backfield against the run. Like almost all nose tackles, McDonald doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher. He is strong enough to collapse the pocket with his bull rush occasionally, but he lacks a plan of attack with his hands and doesn’t easily disengage to pursue the quarterback.
59. Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M
Bisontis is an athletic guard who blocks well on the move. He has also played some right tackle, and he has traits that should play well at center if he’s willing to move. However, he has short arms that show up in his game at times when he’s caught lunging and falling off balance. He’s better in the run game at this stage of his career, due to sloppy footwork and hand placement in pass protection.
60. KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Concepcion is a dynamic weapon after the catch who is most effective in the slot. However, he's had issues with drops throughout his career, and his route technique needs work, which likely limits his immediate value. He can also contribute as a return specialist.
61. CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Allen is a rangy linebacker who wore the green dot in the middle of Georgia’s defense. He has the traits to play the Mike or Will role. He needs to improve his ability to quickly diagnose plays. Given his athletic traits and the talent playing in front of him, you would expect him to make more plays in the backfield. He lacks take-on skills, which limited his production on blitzes.
62. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Nussmeier is an aggressive quarterback who hunts for big plays, but often gets into trouble with his decisions to attack downfield. When he stays in the pocket and plays within the offense, he’s an accurate distributor of the football and has potential to start in the league if he strikes the right balance between his aggressive mindset and ability to play smart football from the pocket.
63. Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Price is an early-down back who has the vision to take what's given to him and the long speed to hit home runs. However, he lacks the agility to consistently make defenders miss and create for himself. His lack of production and experience on passing downs raises questions about his ability to be a three-down back. He might also contribute as a return specialist.
64. Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
Miller is an early-down run defender at nose tackle who probably fits best in a four-man front. He has experience along the interior defensive line and could play some three-tech as part of a rotation. Although he’s a decent athlete relative to most nose tackles, don’t bet on Miller making a consistent impact as a pass-rusher.
65. Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Tiernan lacks ideal length and has average athletic traits, but made steady progress throughout his career and is among the most technically sound pass protectors in this class in terms of hand placement and footwork. If his traits prevent him from earning a starting job, he should be a valuable swing tackle who also offers depth at guard.
66. Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
Ramsey is a highly intelligent safety who wore the green dot at USC. He fits best in the free safety role, where his ability to read the quarterback and anticipate the throw allows him to be a ball-hawk in the deep secondary. He also saw action in coverage in the slot and in the box, though he lacks the aggressive approach and physical play style to be a difference maker against the run.
67. Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Stowers, a converted quarterback, is a unique athlete at the tight end position and can be used to create mismatches in coverage. He should find an immediate role in certain packages, but his underdeveloped blocking likely keeps him from a full-time role initially.
68. Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
Hurst is built like a prototypical X receiver who has the speed to stretch the field. He has high-end starter potential but is still developing his route technique and needs to eliminate drops in his game before he can be trusted. His inability to create consistent separation led to a high rate of contested targets in college 一 which he consistently won 一 but that success will likely be diminished with the jump in competition.
69. Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Simpson is a developmental pocket passer who has the tools to be a starter. Although he’s not a serious threat to run, he’s mobile enough to evade pressure and buy time. That skill set bodes well for his ability to survive early in his career while he’s developing the processing skills needed to succeed at a higher level. A few of Simpson’s primary issues are quick decision-making skills, a tendency to get rattled by consistent pressure, and an inability to manipulate defensive backs with his eyes.
70. Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Igbinosun is an aggressive outside corner who showed steady improvement in his ball-hawk skills throughout his career and has the impressive length to maintain that production. He fits best in a zone-heavy scheme where he can keep eyes on the quarterback. Severe penalties, issues, and mental lapses made Igbinosun a liability at times, but he made major strides during his final season in Columbus. If those mistakes return, it will prevent him from seeing the field.
71. Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Klare has the potential to be a three-down tight end. He didn’t get to shine as a pass-catcher at Ohio State due to all their weapons at receiver, but he made his mark in previous seasons at Purdue. He’s athletic enough to create some separation, and he’ll produce after the catch. He improved as a blocker at Ohio State, which runs the ball from heavy formations at a high rate, and has the size to continue developing.
72. Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
Washington has a special blend of size and speed. Behind a good offensive line, he can be a starting running back and a legitimate home run threat. However, he struggles to create for himself due to mediocre vision and change-of-direction skills, which leads to far too many negative plays when he isn’t provided a clean running lane.
73. D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
Ponds lined up on the outside at James Madison and Indiana, but he probably needs to shift to a nickel role due to his size. He plays an aggressive style and is a surprisingly efficient tackler for size. Any 5-foot-9 cornerback is going to lose certain matchups based on size alone. There were a few reps against Jeremiah Smith where Ponds looked like the little brother just trying to keep up, and he’ll find himself in that situation occasionally in the NFL.
74. Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
Everette is a toolsy outside cornerback who is coming off a breakout year after spending three seasons as a starter at Georgia. He has length and athleticism to match up with downfield threats on the outside. It wasn’t until 2025 that Everett made a noticeable impact. He’s often late to react and will give up some easy catches. It’s always risky to invest in one-year wonders at a position of volatile production like cornerback.
75. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
Williams is an undersized possession slot receiver who has the speed to make some plays after the catch but lacks the agility to make defenders miss. He was primarily used on underneath routes, though he lined up on the outside more in 2024 and was productive as a downfield weapon. He fits best in the slot, but his experience on the outside adds to his value. Expect him to see action immediately, and he could grow into a high-volume weapon in the slot.
76. Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
Muhammad is a lanky outside corner who made steady progress each of his three years at Texas. He probably fits best into a zone-heavy scheme. A lack of strength and long speed makes him susceptible to getting beaten downfield by all types of receivers, and he did give up some big plays in college. In man coverage, he might need consistent protection over the top.
77. Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Brazzell is a tall, outside receiver who wins with speed downfield. He's a one-dimensional weapon who is still developing his technique, but can be a quality WR2 and a big-play threat if supported by a more versatile, high-volume WR1. He'll need time to develop his route tree coming out of a scheme at Tennessee that asks very little of its receivers in terms of route variety.
78. Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
Josephs is a speed rusher who can fly into the backfield off the edge. He has ideal length for the position and often wins with a strong rip move. To remain a serious pass-rush threat, he’ll need to develop a more well-rounded arsenal of pass-rush moves so he’s less predictable and better prepared to counter when his power stalls.
79. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Cooper fits best in the slot where he could develop into a Doug Baldwin-like weapon, though he does have enough speed to be used as a downfield weapon on the outside. The on-field production never matched the athletic traits he showed off at the combine. Based on route-adjusted data from Sports Info Solutions, Cooper’s catch rate was 0.4% below expected last year. He’ll need to improve his consistency in all phases of the game.
80. Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Davis is a tall outside corner who uses his length to consistently disrupt the catch point. He fits best in a zone-heavy scheme on the outside, but might also be able to play free safety or a big nickelback role. Like most tall defensive backs, Davis’ change-of-direction quickness is lacking. He’ll struggle in man coverage against small, shifty receivers.
81. Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
Halton was used as an interior pass-rush specialist at Oklahoma, only starting 10 games during his four years with the Sooners. He wins with athleticism and can make plays in the backfield as a pass-rusher and against the run by shooting gaps and quickly blowing up the play. A lack of length and strength might prevent him from being a three-down player, but he’ll have value as a sub-package weapon for teams leaning on four-man defensive fronts.
82. Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
Lance, the younger brother of Trey Lance, has the prototypical size and speed to play the X receiver role. He primarily won due to superior size and speed in college, but his route technique and body control are lacking. He ran a limited route tree at North Dakota State and has no meaningful experience in the slot. Expect to see him used as a deep threat early in his career while he tries to develop into a more well-rounded weapon.
83. Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Sarratt is a strong outside receiver who makes his living in contested situations. He lacks the athletic traits or elite size to set a high ceiling, but savvy route-runners with reliable hands are typically able to find ways to contribute in a complementary role.
84. Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa
Dunker primarily played tackle in college, but probably lacks the athletic traits to stick in that role in the pros. He’s a powerful run blocker, which bodes well for a switch to guard, where his athleticism could become an asset.
85. Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
Barham is a former linebacker who converted to defensive end in 2025. Michigan exclusively lined him up wide so he could win with speed and bend around the edge. His counter moves are underdeveloped, and his short arms and modest upper body strength might limit him in that area. He will likely be used as a sub-package pass-rusher.
86. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
Roush was misused as a pure in-line tight end at Stanford and has the potential to blossom in the pros. He's big enough to be a reliable possession receiver but also has the speed to stretch the field down the seam and could develop into a well-rounded starter.
87. Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Delp is an athletic pass-catcher who can create quick separation and will do some damage after the catch. He should be considered more of a big-play threat than a reliable possession guy due to a limited catch radius and issues adjusting to the ball. He’s a passable blocker and gives enough effort to potentially continue growing in that area.
88. Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
Trotter is a physical, downhill defender who is NFL-ready against the run. He wore the green dot at Missouri. In coverage, he's underdeveloped and needs to improve his ability to read the quarterback. He might lack the athletic traits to ever be a three-down defender.
89. Travis Burke, OT, Memphis
Burke played his best football in 2025 at Memphis after previously suiting up for FIU and Gardner-Webb. The 6-foot-8 right tackle has a massive frame, which offensive line coaches will be eager to develop. He's athletic enough to play in any scheme but might struggle to get on the field as a rookie.
90. Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky
Farmer was a two-year starter at right guard and has a mix of power and athletic traits. He’s more consistent as a run blocker and might make an impact more quickly in a power-run offense, but he has the traits to play in any scheme. He has enough length and potentially play tackle also, which adds to his value if he doesn’t win a starting job.
91. Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
Hecht is a potential starting center who fits best in a zone-blocking scheme. He will be valued for his athletic traits and his technical skills. However, his game is lacking power, and he’ll need to add strength to hold up against stronger interior linemen.
92. Logan Jones, C, Iowa
Jones is arguably the most polished offensive lineman in this class in terms of his technique. However, he lacks ideal strength and length to handle interior linemen who win with power, and is likely a center-only prospect. He’s ready to compete for a starting job, but if he doesn’t win the gig, it will be tough to justify keeping a backup with no position versatility on the roster.
93. Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Branch is an undersized slot receiver who has elite straight-line speed but isn’t as elusive as you’d expect. His YAC production is more all-or-nothing than consistent production. And although he has the speed to stretch the field, he wasn’t frequently used in that role, and his route tree is underdeveloped. Expect him to compete for snaps as a gadget weapon in the passing game.
94. Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
Fields is an outside receiver who wins with size but lacks the consistency to be a dominant contested-catch receiver. He has the raw skills to be developed into a second option in the offense and red zone weapon, but he's a work in progress with a low floor due to modest athletic traits. His career could land anywhere on the spectrum of Mike Williams to Chase Claypool.
95. Connor Lew, C, Auburn
Lew is still recovering from a season-ending ACL tear, but he has the length and athletic traits to succeed if he fully recovers. Auburn's gimmicky offense limited his exposure to traditional pass protection snaps, so his transition may take time, but there's reason to believe he has the skillset of a future starter.
96. Markel Bell, OT, Miami
Bell is a boom-or-bust left tackle prospect who made only 21 career starts at the FBS level after joining Miami out of JUCO. At 6-foot-9 with 36-inch arms, he has fascinating physical traits but will need to learn to play with better balance and leverage. Don't bet on him helping in 2026, but he could be a starter down the road.
97. Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Barber is a low-ceiling, high-floor prospect who likely serves as a swing tackle. He made 39 career starts at left and right tackle and plays with consistent technique, but lacks any defining traits worth betting on to elevate his game to a high level.
98. Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M
Onyedim is a developmental interior pass-rusher who has the length and athleticism to succeed, but never became a difference-maker in college despite 33 starts at Iowa State and Texas A&M. He needs to get quicker and more explosive off the snap as a pass-rusher.
99. Domonique Orange, NT, Iowa State
Orange is a pure space-eating nose tackle who has the lower-body strength to anchor against double teams. However, he lacks any athletic upside and will be unable to consistently generate pressure or get his hands on the ball carrier. He’ll be an early-down run defender for a team leaning on three-man fronts, but has no upside beyond that role.
100. Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
Burks is an undersized slot receiver who can take it to the house when he has an open running lane. Besides the pure speed, however, he's a stiff athlete and doesn't make defenders miss consistently in the open field. He'll have a chance to develop as a gadget weapon, but if his YAC production doesn't improve, he won't last long.
Best 2026 NFL Draft Prospects, Honorable Mention
The players listed above are who I think will be drafted in the top 100 picks, ranked based on my personal evaluation.
The following players are those who graded out in my personal top 100, but I do not expect them to be drafted among the top 100 picks on Thursday and Friday.
The position/number refers to my personal ranking of the player in that position group:
- TE2 – Jack Endries, Texas
- CB13 – Julian Neal, Arkansas
- CB15 – Jadon Canady, Oregon
- LB7 – Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU
- RB4 – Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
- IOL5 – Brian Parker II, Duke
- ED17 – Trey Moore, Texas
- IOL6 – Jake Slaughter, Florida
- S7 – VJ Payne, Kansas State
- CB17 – Chandler Rivers, Duke
- CB18 – Keith Abney II, Arizona State
2026 NFL Draft: Top 10 Offensive Prospects
- Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
- Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
- Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
- Makai Lemon, WR, USC
- Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
- Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
- Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
- Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
- Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
2026 NFL Draft: Top 10 Defensive Prospects
- Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
- Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
- David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
- Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State
- Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
- Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
- Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
- Rueben Bain Jr, EDGE, Miami
- Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
- Anthony Hill Jr, LB, Texas