1 | 1 |  | | Fernando Mendoza Mendoza doesn’t possess the strongest arm of this class, nor is he the most dynamic running threat. He is, however, the consensus top quarterback, offering an exceptional blend of anticipation, accuracy and poise to project as a longtime, high-level NFL starter. | - |
1 | 2 |  | | David Bailey Simply put, Bailey is the best pass-rusher in this class, boasting a terrific blend of burst, lateral agility and core flexibility to force whiffs from would-be pass protectors. The concern some will have is that at 6-foot-3, 250 pounds, Bailey lacks the size and power to be as effective in the running game, but that shouldn’t keep one of the few true matchup nightmares in this class from earning a top-10 selection. | - |
1 | 3 |  | | Jeremiyah Love With all due respect to Heisman Trophy winner and likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, Love is the best offensive prospect in this class — and frankly, I don’t think it's particularly close. Love isn’t just the best back in this class; he’s among a select handful of the elite runners to enter the NFL since I began scouting a quarter-century ago, offering a blend of size, quick feet and breakaway speed reminiscent of recent blue-chip backs Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson. | - |
1 | 4 |  | | Carnell Tate Receiver is one of the better positional groups of this year’s draft class, and Tate tops it because of his ability to win in multiple ways. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has excellent body control, hand-eye coordination and grit to pull in contested passes, and he’s surprisingly slippery as a route-runner with excellent tracking skills. | - |
1 | 5 |  | | Arvell Reese A blue-chip talent who starred mostly as an off-ball linebacker at Ohio State but possesses the twitch to attack off the edge, Reese is arguably the best prospect in this class. In terms of sheer athleticism, versatility and career trajectory, I see an awful lot of similarities between Reese and another former Big Ten star you might have heard of: Micah Parsons. | - |
1 | 6 |  | | Mansoor Delane Cornerback may just be the strongest positional group of this draft, and Delane tops it by a wide margin for me. He is a terrific man-to-man cover corner, showing easy change of direction and smooth acceleration to shadow receivers all over the field. He didn’t allow a single touchdown pass in 2025. | CLE |
1 | 7 |  | | Sonny Styles A former safety-turned-linebacker who might evolve into an edge rusher, Styles is the ultimate ball of clay from this draft class. He was arguably the biggest star of the Combine, posting a remarkable 43.5-inch vertical jump and 4.46-second time in the 40-yard dash at 6-foot-5, 246 pounds. His rare size and agility could allow his future defensive coordinator to move Styles around similarly to how the Seattle Seahawks employed star rookie Nick Emmanwori in their Super Bowl run. | - |
1 | 8 |  | | Jordyn Tyson Simply put, Tyson has the best tape of this year’s receiver crop. It isn’t often that receivers of his size, twitch and tracking skills come around. Tyson is a case of "buyer beware," however, as he has missed multiple games because of injuries in each of the past three seasons. | - |
1 | 9 |  | | Spencer Fano A dancing bear at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, Fano looks and moves more like a tight end than a traditional offensive lineman, excelling in pass protection because of his initial quickness, lateral agility and balance. I thought his positional workout at the Combine was one of the best of any player, regardless of position. | KC |
1 | 10 | | | Francis Mauigoa Arguably the most powerful and pro-ready prospect in this draft class, Mauigoa simply engulfs opponents with his sheer size and iron grip, reminding me of another Mario Cristobal pupil, Detroit Lions All-Pro Penei Sewell. Facing a vaunted Miami pass rush every day in practice, Mauigoa has the look of a decade-long anchor at right tackle. | CIN |
1 | 11 |  | | Caleb Downs Sometimes scouting is easy. Whether at Alabama or Ohio State, Downs’ instincts, closing speed and reliable open-field tackling consistently shined, forecasting for years that his pathway to the NFL would come as a first-round pick. Downs won’t be the first player selected this year — safeties just aren’t valuable enough. But make no mistake, Downs comes with the highest floor, projecting as an immediate starter and foundational piece for one fortunate franchise. | MIA |
1 | 12 |  | | Kadyn Proctor It isn’t often that a man listed at 366 pounds can be described as muscular, but Proctor boasts as power-packed of a frame as you’ll see. What you see is what you get with Proctor, a bar-room brawler whose girth and power could ultimately push him inside to guard. | DAL |
1 | 13 |  | | Ty Simpson Simpson, a former 5-star recruit, torched the SEC for 28 touchdowns and a conference-leading 3,567 yards in his lone season as a starter in Tuscaloosa, showing the pro-caliber accuracy to project as a future NFL starter. The traits were obvious during the throwing session at the Combine, all but cementing his position as the No. 2 quarterback in this class. Simpson has a quick release, plenty of zip and excellent touch to make every NFL throw — but there were some "deer in the headlights" moments on his game tape. Moreover, the track record of quarterbacks selected in the first round with 20 or fewer starts (Simpson has 15) is a bright red flag. | ATL |
1 | 14 |  | | Olaivavega Ioane At a dense 6-foot-4, 328 pounds, Ioane is perfectly built for the battles in the trenches, absorbing would-be rushers with his broad frame and heavy hands. While possible tackle converts could ultimately be drafted earlier, Ioane is the consensus top-rated "pure" interior offensive lineman of this class. | - |
1 | 15 |  | | Rueben Bain Jr. It is appropriate that Bain rhymes with pain, as there isn’t a prospect in this class who plays with more violence than the three-year Miami standout. He enters the NFL with 33.5 tackles for loss generated in 38 collegiate games. Bain’s relatively stubby 6-foot-3, 270-pound frame will be a talking point in every NFL war room, but teams shouldn’t make the mistake of overthinking his fit. | - |
1 | 16 | | | Kenyon Sadiq As demonstrated with one of the greatest workouts from a tight end in Combine history, Sadiq is cut from a different cloth than most players at his position, possessing a squatty 6-foot-3, 240-pound frame and a rare combination of explosive athleticism and physicality. There are bright flashes on his tape as a pass-catcher, but he’s already an NFL-caliber blocker, showing excellent leg drive and grip strength to control opponents. | IND |
1 | 17 |  | | Blake Miller Miller isn’t as agile or powerful as some of the top-rated tackles higher on my board, but as a rare four-year starter who faced elite competition every day in practice, he’s as safe as a Subaru. Miller has a somewhat gangly frame and upright stance that isn’t always the most aesthetically pleasing, but he’s quick, smart and has excellent hands to steer and sustain. | - |
1 | 18 |  | | Caleb Banks Pardon the pun, but Banks has made a lot of money in the past two months, dominating at the Senior Bowl after missing seven games this year due to a fractured foot that required surgery. Standing a massive 6-foot-6, 335 pounds, with 35-inch arms and 10 3/4-inch hands, Banks is simply bigger than most trying to block him, and he can simply rag-doll blockers at times. | - |
1 | 19 |  | | Monroe Freeling With a steady stream of NFL blockers ahead of him on Georgia’s depth chart, Freeling had to wait his turn before seeing the field in Athens, starting just 16 games before heading early to the NFL. But there isn’t a blocker in this class who looks the part of an NFL left tackle more than the loose and long 6-foot-7, 315-pound Freeling. | - |
1 | 20 |  | | Makai Lemon Lemon reminds me a lot of Golden Tate, a dynamic run-after-the-catch weapon who played 11 years in the NFL. Like the 5-foot-11, 197-pound Tate, Lemon is a difficult matchup for cornerbacks because of a compact, almost RB-like frame to go with dynamic speed and top-notch ball skills. | GB, DAL |
1 | 21 |  | | Max Iheanachor A native Nigerian who grew up playing soccer and basketball, Iheanachor is a 6-foot-5, 325-pound investment for the future who seemingly just needs time to master the nuances of the position. His easy movement skills and natural power turned heads at both the Senior Bowl and the Combine. | - |
1 | 22 |  | | Akheem Mesidor As a sixth-year collegiate athlete, Mesidor (24) was literally a man amongst boys for Miami a year ago, leading the ACC with 10.5 sacks and forcing four fumbles. He wins in more ways than perhaps any rusher in this class, pairing impressive physical traits such as burst, bend and power with refined hand play and nuanced counter moves. | - |
1 | 23 | | | Malachi Lawrence With five-plus sacks each of the past three seasons, Lawrence pairs production with exciting traits, including an explosive get-off, long arms and rare closing burst. | PHI |
1 | 24 | | | KC Concepcion With 28 combined rushing and receiving scores in 38 career games at Texas A&M and North Carolina State, Concepcion is easily the top point producer of this year’s standout receiver class. Concepcion’s given name is Kevin, but KC is his preferred nickname and it better describes the silky-smooth athleticism he uses to consistently create space. | JAX |
1 | 25 |  | | Dillon Thieneman Typecast as a highly instinctive player who played fast, Thieneman proved at the Combine that he possesses elite athleticism to go with his diagnostic skills and soft hands, running the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds (with a 1.52 10-yard split) and generating an explosive 41-inch vertical jump. Thieneman has the look of an "easy" first-round pick at this point and a decade-long NFL starter. | - |
1 | 26 |  | | Keylan Rutledge Teams prioritizing finishers up front will love Rutledge, a three-year All-ACC selection and bar-room brawler of a right guard with good athleticism and cinder blocks for hands. | BUF |
1 | 27 | | | Chris Johnson Johnson was named the Mountain West Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2025, taking two of his four interceptions back for scores. A technician with excellent route awareness, he erased any doubts about his pure athleticism in precisely 4.40 seconds at the Combine. | SF |
1 | 28 |  | | Caleb Lomu Quick and coordinated, it was Lomu — and not his more celebrated teammate Spencer Fano — who started the past two seasons at the critical left tackle position for the Utes. Just a redshirt sophomore still growing into his frame, Lomu is currently a better pass protector than run blocker, but he has a bright future if he commits to the weight room. | HOU, BUF |
1 | 29 | | | Peter Woods Similar in some ways to Auburn’s Keldric Faulk, Woods is young (he turned 21 in March), powerful and athletic, with his best football still ahead of him. He pairs his hands and feet well for such a young player, offering more to affect the quarterback than his five sacks in 35 college games might suggest. | LAR |
1 | 30 | | | Omar Cooper Jr. A talented pass-catcher in a running back’s body, Cooper is at his best out of the slot, where he can bully undersized nickel cornerbacks, generating consistent yardage after the catch. | DEN, MIA, SF |
1 | 31 | | | Keldric Faulk If scouts were asked to draw up the ideal defensive lineman for today’s NFL, it might look a lot like the long-armed 6-foot-6, 285-pound ball of clay that is Faulk, whose size, strength and smooth athleticism offer great positional and schematic flexibility. As one of the youngest players in this class (he won’t turn 21 until September), Faulk is still growing into his frame and will need to get stronger to fulfill his potential, but he possesses the physical traits and intangibles to become one of the best players in this draft. | NE, BUF |
1 | 32 |  | | Jadarian Price As demonstrated with his 4.49 time in the 40-yard dash, Price isn’t the athletic phenom that will earn fellow Notre Dame product Jeremiyah Love a top-10 pick. But he’s actually the more fundamentally sound running back, showing a future NFL bell cow’s blend of vision, burst and contact balance. He’s also one of this year’s most dynamic returners, taking back three kickoffs for touchdowns in just 22 opportunities. | - |
2 | 33 |  | | De'Zhaun Stribling A three-time transfer who produced at Washington State and Oklahoma State as well as Ole Miss, Stribling looks the part with a broad 6-foot-2, 207-pound frame and impressive speed, but he’s faster than quick and may struggle to get open versus NFL competition. | NYJ |
2 | 34 | | | Chase Bisontis An athletic 6-foot-5, 315-pounder, Bisontis looks and moves like a tackle — he even earned freshman All-American honors at right tackle back in 2023. He played even better inside at left guard the past two years, showing the initial quickness and agility to fit best in a zone-blocking scheme. | - |
2 | 35 |  | | T.J. Parker Like several of his former Clemson teammates, Parker was the victim of his own success, struggling to live up to expectations in 2025 after a dominant 2024 campaign that included 19.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and an FBS-leading six forced fumbles. He’s a functional, rugged edge defender whose game is built more on torque than twitch. | TEN |
2 | 36 | | | Kayden McDonald At 6-foot-3, 326 pounds, McDonald is every bit the run-plugger his frame suggests, complementing his dense, powerful frame with excellent balance and spatial awareness. He isn’t going to ever lead the NFL in sacks, but he’s no slug against the pass, either, showing effort, power and surprisingly quick feet to play all three downs. | LV |
2 | 37 | | | Colton Hood Hood travels as well in the hip pocket of receivers as he does in the transfer portal, bouncing from Auburn to Colorado to Tennessee over the past three years before entering the draft at just 20 years old. He is an easy mover with impressive awareness of the ball and in run support, as well as a legitimate playmaker with touchdowns scored via interception and fumble recoveries. | - |
2 | 38 | | | Treydan Stukes He's a former walk-on turned star who capped off a stellar 2025 season with a terrific Combine workout. Stukes’ instincts, athleticism and ball-skills make up for his average size and open-field tackling. | WAS, HOU |
2 | 39 | | | Denzel Boston The whole point of playing receiver is to catch touchdowns, and with 20 TDs over the past two seasons, Boston is the most prolific scorer of this year’s top wideouts. He should be able to continue this red zone mastery in the NFL, using his 6-foot-4, 209-pound frame, timing, body control and strong hands to win above the rim. | - |
2 | 40 | | | R Mason Thomas Reminiscent of another former Sooner — Broncos star Nik Bonitto — Thomas personifies the often-used scouting expression of "converting speed to power." He routinely forces would-be blockers onto their heels and off-balance with an explosive burst and then bull-rushes them through the chest on a direct route to the ballcarrier. | - |
2 | 41 |  | | Cashius Howell Stubby (30 1/4-inch arms) and less explosive (32.5-inch vertical jump) than expected, Howell slips down my board a bit after a disappointing Combine. But he remains one of my favorite prospects in this class because of his slipperiness off the edge and ability to drop into coverage. If Howell falls to the latter portion of the first round, some playoff contending club is going get a steal. | - |
2 | 42 | | | Christen Miller Miller elected not to participate in the timed drills at the Combine, but he’s just too good of a player to not include on this list. I don’t see a flashy athlete, but he has prototypical size (6-foot-4, 321 pounds) for blue collar run-stuffing duties. Miller’s length, strength and grit suggest that he’ll stick around in the NFL for a decade or more. | - |
2 | 43 | | | Jacob Rodriguez More decorated than a wedding cake after winning the Nagurski, Bednarik and Butkus awards, Rodriguez arguably should’ve been on my original list even before a terrific showing at the Combine. But I certainly won’t make the mistake of excluding him after he erased any doubts about his pure athleticism in Indy. | - |
2 | 44 | | | Derrick Moore In a class full of Swiss Army knife rushers, the 6-foot-4, 255-pound Moore is the hammer, utilizing a pro-caliber bull rush to bully would-be blockers on his way to the quarterback, generating 10 sacks in 12 games for Michigan in 2025. | DAL, NYJ |
2 | 45 | | | Zion Young Among the most physical players in the entire class, Young pairs violent hands with ideal size (6-foot-6, 262 pounds) and strength to bully opponents at the line of scrimmage. He lacks the burst and bend around the corner, however, to expect much more in the NFL than the career-high 6.5 sacks he posted in 2025. | - |
2 | 46 | | | Josiah Trotter A downhill thumper with a unique frame, closing speed and NFL bloodlines, Trotter — who won’t turn 21 until April — has the look and energy of a longtime starting middle linebacker. | - |
2 | 47 | | | Germie Bernard Bernard isn’t the biggest or fastest receiver in this class, but he shifts gears well to create separation and possesses soft, strong hands to pluck outside his frame, offering a nuanced skill set that projects nicely to the NFL. | IND |
2 | 48 |  | | Avieon Terrell Nickel cornerbacks have never been more in demand, and Terrell is my favorite among them in this class. The NFL legacy plays significantly above his weight class (180 pounds), averaging 50 tackles over the past two seasons and generating eight forced fumbles during that span, including an ACC-best five this past year. | - |
2 | 49 | | | Lee Hunter Disappointing workout results might have highlighted some of Hunter’s athletic limitations, but the big man dominated in the trenches during Texas Tech’s playoff run, as well as at the Senior Bowl, winning with a stunning combination of explosive first step quickness and overwhelming brute strength. | MIN |
2 | 50 | | | D'Angelo Ponds I’m less confident that undersized defenders such as Ponds will be among the first 50 players drafted than I am about him ultimately proving he should’ve been. At just 5-foot-9, 173 pounds, Ponds has obvious limitations, but he’s pound-for-pound the most physical and instinctive DB in this class with 33 pass breakups — including seven interceptions — in three standout seasons at the collegiate level. | DET |
2 | 51 | | | Jake Golday A moveable chess piece at nearly 6-foot-5, 239 pounds, Golday is a former edge rusher whose agility and speed have allowed him to excel at off-ball linebacker. He’s raw yet fast and physical. | CAR |
2 | 52 |  | | Brandon Cisse Cisse has all the traits to become a quality NFL starter — including a prototypical blend of size, speed and physicality in run support. His occasional mistakes on tape seemed coachable, and with Cisse not turning 21 until July, the expectation is that he’s just scratching the surface. | - |
2 | 53 |  | | CJ Allen Many of the top off-ball linebackers in this class are hybrid-types with limited experience taking on and shedding blockers in the hole. Allen isn’t flashy, but he’s as close to a Day 1 starting middle linebacker as this class has to offer. He’s smart, stout and just scratching the surface of his potential at just 20 years old. | PIT |
2 | 54 | | | Eli Stowers A former quarterback who is built more like a receiver than a traditional tight end, Stowers’ tape is full of highlight reel plays and his Combine workout was one of this year’s best. He needs to get stronger, but Stowers projects as a matchup monster out of the slot and wing in the NFL, warranting top-50 consideration. | - |
2 | 55 | | | Gabe Jacas Using a blend of physicality and instincts that translates well to the pro game, Jacas led the Big Ten with 11 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2025 before delivering a stellar performance at the Senior Bowl. Jacas may lack the twitch of some of this year’s top pass-rushers, but I see shades of a young DeMarcus Lawrence in Jacas’ game. | LAC |
2 | 56 |  | | Nate BoerkircherTexas A&M, TE · POS RK 31 | - |
2 | 57 | | | Logan Jones An athletic technician who overcomes middling size and strength, Jones pounces out of his stance to stalemate DTs, projecting as a longtime NFL starter in a zone scheme. | - |
2 | 58 | | | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren The ability to create turnovers is like catnip to football scouts, and few in this class offer a more tantalizing track record of that than the lanky, hard-hitting McNeil-Warren, who enters the NFL with nine forced fumbles and five interceptions in his career. | SF |
2 | 59 | | | Marlin KleinMichigan, TE · POS RK 27 | - |
2 | 60 | | | Anthony Hill Jr. Hill was asked to play many roles during his three years at Texas, spanning from edge rusher to inside linebacker to even nickel cornerback. That fact speaks to Hill’s football IQ. The tape shows uncommon agility for a 6-foot-3, 240-pound linebacker, as well reliable open-field tackling skills. | BUF, CHI |
2 | 61 | | | Max Klare More of an H-back than a traditional sixth lineman, Klare offers quickness, soft hands and body control to make tough contested grabs. | - |
2 | 62 | | | Davison Igbinosun A four-year starter at Ohio State (and Mississippi), the 6-foot-2, 189-pounder has a high-cut frame that leaves him vulnerable to shifty route-runners. Still, he closes quickly and confidently against both the pass and run, projecting best as a press corner in the NFL. | DEN |
2 | 63 | | | Jake SlaughterFlorida, C · POS RK 4 | NE |
2 | 64 | | | Bud Clark Teams will have to weigh the pros (elite ball skills) versus the cons (spindly 6-foot-1, 188-pound frame) with Clark. His awareness, agility and soft hands he showcased at the Senior Bowl suggest he’ll soon be starting in the NFL. | - |
3 | 65 | | | Carson Beck In some circles, Beck might be better known for his mistakes than his successes, but he’s battle-tested, a gifted natural passer and offers prototypical size. He is one of the few QBs in this class with a realistic shot of eventually being an NFL starter. | - |
3 | 66 |  | | Tyler Onyedim Don’t let the fact that Onyedim generated just 5.5 sacks in 53 games at Texas A&M (and Iowa State) fool you, his first-step quickness, core flexibility and long arms make him one of this year’s most disruptive defensive tackles. | TEN, BUF |
3 | 67 | | | Keyron Crawford A late comer to the game who only switched from basketball to football as a senior in high school, Crawford needs to locate the ball quicker and learn to use his hands better to fend off blockers. But few in this class offer his zip and efficient change of direction off the edge. | - |
3 | 68 | | | Markel BellMiami (FL), T · POS RK 16 | NYJ |
3 | 69 | | | Sam Roush In a class full of pass-catching specialists at tight end, Roush is a legitimate "Y" with the size (6-6, 267), strength, smarts and athletic bloodlines to project as a quick contributor. | NYG, HOU, BUF, TEN |
3 | 70 | | | Romello Height At 6-foot-3, 239 pounds, Height lacks ideal size for the edge, but he’s sudden and slippery, winning with a variety of dips and spins to efficiently get past would-be blockers and quickly close on the quarterback. | CLE |
3 | 71 | | | Antonio Williams With 25 combined touchdowns (21 as a pass-catcher, two as a runner, two as a passer) in 43 career games at Clemson, Williams has a proven big-play knack, showing impressive spatial awareness, body control and soft hands to make difficult plays look routine. | - |
3 | 72 | | | Tacario Davis An injury-plagued 2025 campaign may have kept Davis off the media radar, but he’s well-known by NFL scouts. The uniquely-built 6-foot-4 corner offers the speed (4.41) and hand-eye coordination to corral receivers off the line and at the catch-point. | - |
3 | 73 | | | Oscar Delp One of this year’s biggest Pro Day risers after clocking in at 4.49 seconds at 6-foot-5, 245 pounds, Delp has a chance to be more productive in the NFL than he was over 55 games (34 starts) with the Bulldogs. | - |
3 | 74 | | | Malachi Fields Clocking at a sluggish 4.61 seconds in the 40-yard dash and corralling just 36 catches for 630 yards and five touchdowns last year for Notre Dame, Fields won’t be for everyone. But the imposing 6-foot-4, 219-pounder offers the physicality, sure hands and surprisingly sharp route-running that project well as a traditional X receiver. | KC, CLE |
3 | 75 | | | Caleb DouglasTexas Tech, WR · POS RK 27 | - |
3 | 76 | | | Drew Allar A classic dropback passer with an ideal frame and arm, Allar offers the basic building blocks worthy of developing. | DAL |
3 | 77 | | | Chris McClellan Overshadowed by edge rushers during his time at Missouri (and Florida), McClellan’s combination of bulk, power and surprising quickness translate well to the next level. | TB |
3 | 78 | | | A.J. Haulcy Feast or famine personified, Haulcy promises to be one of the more polarizing defenders of this class as he’s decisive and a heavy hitter but also hyper aggressive and prone to missed tackles. | - |
3 | 79 | | | Zachariah Branch Branch is likely going to generate some Tyreek Hill comparisons during the pre-draft process, powered by the 4.35 speed he demonstrated at the Combine. Like Hill, Branch is at his best as a vertical threat or in the quick game, offering the kind of instant spark to a passing attack that only elite speed can provide. | - |
3 | 80 | | | Ja'Kobi LaneUSC, WR · POS RK 22 | - |
3 | 81 | | | Albert RegisTexas A&M, DT · POS RK 14 | DET |
3 | 82 | | | Domonique Orange Appropriately nicknamed "Big Citrus," Orange uses his round frame and long (33 3/8") arms to stack and shed opponents at the line of scrimmage. Unfortunately, he provides little "juice" as a rusher, recording just one sack in 50 college games. | - |
3 | 83 | | | Chris Brazzell II Brazzell reminds me a lot of Bengals star Tee Higgins in size and style, towering over cornerbacks with an imposing 6-foot-4 frame. But it's his rare burst off the snap that separates him from most taller vertical threats. | - |
3 | 84 | | | Ted Hurst He's sushi-raw as a route-runner, but that can be taught. Hurst offers a 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame with proven 4.4 speed that is well worth a mid-round gamble. | GB |
3 | 85 | | | Daylen Everette Scouts can check off a lot of boxes with Everette, a 41-game starter with an exceptional blend of size (6-1, 196 pounds, 32-inch arms) and speed (4.38). | - |
3 | 86 | | | Austin BarberFlorida, T · POS RK 17 | LAC |
3 | 87 | | | Will KacmarekOhio State, TE · POS RK 38 | PHI |
3 | 88 | | | Emmanuel Pregnon A classic mauler whose square-ish 6-foot-4, 314-pound frame is seemingly all shoulders and thighs, Pregnon is one of the few true guards who projects as an immediate NFL starter. | - |
3 | 89 | | | Zavion ThomasLSU, WR · POS RK 64 | - |
3 | 90 | | | Kaelon BlackIndiana, RB · POS RK 9 | HOU, MIA |
3 | 91 | | | Trey Zuhn III A classic tweener who lacks the mobility and arm length to remain outside at tackle (where he started four years for the Aggies), Zuhn possesses the short area quickness and pop on contact to move inside. But few teams want 6-foot-7 guards or centers. | BUF, HOU |
3 | 92 | | | Jaishawn Barham Barham spent much of his career at Michigan (and previously at Maryland) as an off-ball linebacker, but he possesses projectable twitch and core flexibility to attack off the edge. | SF |
3 | 93 | | | Keagen Trost Broad as a barn door, Trost (who turned 25 this month) was literally a man among boys in the SEC last year, showing off the bulk and strong hands that I think will suit the longtime collegiate tackle best inside at guard in the NFL. | - |
3 | 94 | | | Chris Bell An ACL tear in December will push Bell well into Day 2, but the 6-foot-2, 222-pounder possesses the bulk, body control and soft hands to project as a future NFL starter. | DEN |
3 | 95 | | | Eli Raridon Similar in some ways to Georgia’s Oscar Delp, Raridon lacks eye-popping stats. But he offers an exciting blend of size and athleticism and comes from a program well known for developing NFL talent at tight end. | - |
3 | 96 | | | Gennings Dunker With his long red hair, Dunker enjoyed more airtime during the Combine than some quarterbacks, but his game is built more on power and nastiness than athleticism, which is why the career right tackle might be pinched inside in the NFL. | SEA |
3 | 97 | | | Caleb Tiernan A 6-foot-8, 323-pounder with stubby arms (32 1/4"), Tiernan likely will slide inside to guard after starting the past four years at tackle. | - |
3 | 98 | | | Jakobe ThomasMiami (FL), S · POS RK 8 | PHI |
3 | 99 | | | Julian NealArkansas, CB · POS RK 35 | PIT |
3 | 100 | | | Jalen HuskeyMaryland, S · POS RK 21 | DET |
4 | 101 | | | Jermod McCoy McCoy’s first two college seasons (at Oregon State and Tennessee, respectively) were so impressive that he maintained a first-round grade on my board even after missing the entire 2025 season with an ACL injury. When healthy, McCoy is a smooth cover corner with terrific ball skills, breaking up 16 passes (with six interceptions) over that span. | TEN, BUF |
4 | 102 | | | Jude Bowry The drop-off in talent is steep at OT, but Bowry is my favorite of the second-tier prospects at the position, struggling a bit with injury and inconsistency yet flashing the raw talent to suggest that he may be better in the NFL than he was in college. | LV |
4 | 103 | | | Darrell Jackson Jr.Florida State, DT · POS RK 12 | - |
4 | 104 | | | Kaleb Proctor Proctor may not look the part of a full-time DT in the NFL, but few in this class can match his initial quickness and lateral agility — traits that should help him generate plenty of disruption. | - |
4 | 105 | | | Brenen Thompson Scouts already knew Thompson would be among the fastest players in this draft — seven of his 10 career receiving TDs went for 40-plus yards — and he proved it at the Combine in a blistering 4.26 seconds. | NYG, CLE |
4 | 106 | | | Febechi NwaiwuOklahoma, OL | WAS |
4 | 107 | | | Gracen Halton Halton may never be a full-time starter, but I like his fit as a quick-twitch interior disruptor in an NFL rotation. | CLE |
4 | 108 | | | Jonah Coleman A pinball runner whose low center of gravity and leg drive help him break tackles, Coleman is an effective inside runner who might lack top speed but projects well to the NFL because of his commitment to pass protection and soft hands as a receiver. | NO |
4 | 109 | | | Jadon Canady Teams willing to sacrifice bulk for quickness, will be intrigued by the thinly-built Canady (5-foot-11, 181 pounds) whose route awareness and quickness closing downhill allow him to disrupt receivers. | - |
4 | 110 | | | Cade KlubnikClemson, QB · POS RK 8 | CIN |
4 | 111 | | | Kage Casey Stopwatches at the Combine suggest that Casey is sluggish, but his tape shows good initial quickness and serious pop on contact — traits that I think will suit the college left tackle best inside at guard. | MIA |
4 | 112 | | | Drew SheltonPenn State, T · POS RK 19 | - |
4 | 113 | | | Jalen FarmerKentucky, G · POS RK 5 | - |
4 | 114 | | | Devin MooreFlorida, CB · POS RK 20 | ATL, PHI |
4 | 115 | | | Elijah SarrattIndiana, WR · POS RK 20 | - |
4 | 116 | | | Keionte Scott If he weren’t such an instinctive, passionate football player, Scott could make it as a travel guide, starring at Snow Junior College, Auburn and Miami, where he’s played safety, linebacker, nickel, cornerback and punt returner. I like him best at big nickel, where his instincts and physicality should shine brightest. | - |
4 | 117 | | | Travis Burke Football is a big man’s game and they simply don’t come much bigger than the 6-foot-9, 325-pound Burke, who uses his girth, long arms (34 inches) and leg drive to maul opponents. | MIN, JAX, LV, HOU |
4 | 118 | | | Jimmy Rolder Showing Jedi-like instincts and picture-perfect tackling technique, Rolder jumped from 26 tackles as a reserve in 2024 to leading the team in stops in 2025. Run-stuffers like Rolder aren’t as valued in today’s pass-happy NFL, so it’s possible he slips into Day 3, but I see a future starter who will ultimately outplay his draft slot. | - |
4 | 119 | | | Wesley Williams Stubby arms (31 7/8"), average speed (4.89 40) and meager sack production in 2025 (two sacks) could cause some to overlook Williams. But he plays with the anticipation, intensity and violence that could keep him in the NFL for a long time. | CAR |
4 | 120 | | | Dani Dennis-Sutton He is among the handful of prospects to surge on my latest board, proving at the Combine that his stellar production in college was due not only to refined technique but underrated athleticism. Consider Dennis-Sutton one of this year’s biggest winners at Lucas Oil Stadium. | - |
4 | 121 | | | Kaden WetjenIowa, WR · POS RK 49 | - |
4 | 122 | | | Mike Washington Jr. Few boosted their stock at the Combine more than the burly Washington, whose 4.33-second 40-yard dash time not only was the fastest among all running backs, it was the fastest among any player weighing over 220 pounds. In a relatively weak year for running backs, Washington’s elite size-speed combination warrants top-50 consideration. | PHI, ATL |
4 | 123 | | | Wade WoodazClemson, LB · POS RK 34 | LAC |
4 | 124 | | | Malik Muhammad The 6-0, 182-pound Muhammad might have a slight frame, but his long arms (32 3/8"), light feet and route anticipation make up for it — as does his experience playing against top competition. | JAX, CAR |
4 | 125 | | | Skyler Bell A true speed demon, Bell caught five touchdowns as a redshirt freshman at Wisconsin. But it wasn’t until a breakout 2025 at UConn that he really caught scouts’ attention, showing greater concentration and improved hands. | CHI, KC, NE |
4 | 126 | | | Kaleb Elarms-OrrTCU, LB · POS RK 11 | - |
4 | 127 | | | Carver WillisWashington, OL | - |
4 | 128 | | | Connor Lew A baby-faced 20-year-old who opted for the 2026 NFL Draft despite tearing his ACL in October, Lew nevertheless looks the part of a decade-long NFL starting center, offering an ideal blend of size, balance, agility and already grown-man strength. | HOU, DET, NYJ |
4 | 129 | | | Will Lee IIITexas A&M, CB · POS RK 19 | LAR, CHI |
4 | 130 | | | Trey MooreTexas, LB · POS RK 12 | DEN |
4 | 131 | | | Genesis SmithArizona, S · POS RK 10 | NE |
4 | 132 | | | Jeremiah WrightAuburn, G · POS RK 8 | SEA |
4 | 133 | | | Matthew HibnerSMU, TE · POS RK 29 | SF |
4 | 134 | | | Kendal DanielsOklahoma, LB · POS RK 25 | LV |
4 | 135 | | | Bryce BoettcherOregon, LB · POS RK 13 | PIT |
4 | 136 | | | Bryce Lance The NDSU-to-NFL pipeline continues this year with Lance — the younger, faster brother of Trey Lance. Given how rarely the Bison throw the ball, Lance is surprisingly savvy as a route-runner with a legitimate chance to prove a mid-round steal. | - |
4 | 137 | | | LT OvertonAlabama, DE · POS RK 21 | PHI |
4 | 138 | | | Kyle Louis At just 5-foot-11, 224 pounds, Louis won’t be a fit for everyone. But, frankly, I think that’s a mistake. Louis is highly instinctive with lightning-quick closing speed. He is a proven big-play magnet with 24 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and six interceptions over the past two seasons. | SF |
4 | 139 | | | Ephesians PrysockWashington, CB · POS RK 30 | - |
4 | 140 | | | Colbie YoungGeorgia, WR · POS RK 31 | NYJ |
5 | 141 | | | Kamari RamseyUSC, S · POS RK 11 | LV, CLE |
5 | 142 | | | Fernando CarmonaArkansas, G · POS RK 16 | NYJ, BAL |
5 | 143 | | | Reggie VirgilTexas Tech, WR · POS RK 58 | - |
5 | 144 | | | Sam Hecht Quick as a hiccup with the low center of gravity well-suiting to his position, Hecht isn’t overpowering. But his agility and play-through-the-whistle mentality suggest a long NFL career. | TEN, LAR, TEN, CHI |
5 | 145 | | | Nick BarrettSouth Carolina, DT · POS RK 26 | NYG, CLE |
5 | 146 | | | Parker BrailsfordAlabama, C · POS RK 17 | - |
5 | 147 | | | Joshua Josephs Josephs is currently a one-trick pony speed rusher, but he's so sudden off the snap and has some of the longest arms (34 1/4") in this class, which have helped him generate nearly as many pass breakups (nine) and forced fumbles (six) as sacks (9.5). | - |
5 | 148 | | | Beau StephensIowa, G · POS RK 10 | KC, CLE |
5 | 149 | | | Justin JeffersonAlabama, LB · POS RK 23 | CIN |
5 | 150 | | | Dalton JohnsonArizona, S · POS RK 9 | NO |
5 | 151 | | | Zakee Wheatley He boasts prototypical size (6-2, 200) and excellent ball skills (six INTs among 12 career PBUs), but Wheatley must improve his open-field tackling. | MIA |
5 | 152 | | | Justin JolyNorth Carolina State, TE · POS RK 10 | DAL, SF, CLE |
5 | 153 | | | Jager BurtonKentucky, C · POS RK 9 | ATL, PHI |
5 | 154 | | | Jaden DuggerLouisiana, LB · POS RK 37 | BAL |
5 | 155 | | | DeMonte CapehartClemson, DT · POS RK 19 | - |
5 | 156 | | | George Gumbs Jr.Florida, DE · POS RK 29 | - |
5 | 157 | | | Keith Abney II Everything about the 5-foot-10, 187-pound Abney looks average except his tape — he’s among the most tenacious and competitive players in this class. | - |
5 | 158 | | | Michael TaaffeTexas, S · POS RK 25 | MIN, CAR |
5 | 159 | | | Max BredesonMichigan, TE | CAR |
5 | 160 | | | Billy SchrauthNotre Dame, G · POS RK 7 | GB |
5 | 161 | | | Emmett Johnson Johnson may lack the top-end speed to consistently beat NFL defenders to the edge, but he earns high marks in some of the traits I think are even more important for success at the next level: lateral agility to make defenders miss in tight spaces, as well as both the vision and burst to attack cutback lanes. | PIT |
5 | 162 | | | Chandler RiversDuke, CB · POS RK 17 | LAC |
5 | 163 | | | Charles DemmingsStephen F. Austin, CB · POS RK 24 | PHI |
5 | 164 | | | Tanner KoziolHouston, TE · POS RK 37 | - |
5 | 165 | | | Nicholas SingletonPenn State, RB · POS RK 31 | CHI, BUF |
5 | 166 | | | Keyshaun ElliottArizona State, LB · POS RK 26 | SF, PHI, JAX, CAR |
5 | 167 | | | Jalon Kilgore The team that invests a Day 2 selection on Kilgore is banking on upside — and he offers plenty of that given his prototypical size and athleticism — but there are more lapses in coverage and missed tackles than his flashy highlight reels would suggest. | HOU, PHI, HOU |
5 | 168 | | | Kendrick LawKentucky, WR | BUF |
5 | 169 | | | Riley NowakowskiIndiana, TE · POS RK 33 | LAR, KC |
5 | 170 | | | Joe RoyerCincinnati, TE · POS RK 9 | DEN |
5 | 171 | | | Karon PruntyWake Forest, DB | - |
5 | 172 | | | Lorenzo Styles Jr.Ohio State, S · POS RK 23 | SEA |
5 | 173 | | | Josh CuevasAlabama, TE · POS RK 24 | - |
5 | 174 | | | Adam RandallClemson, RB · POS RK 7 | - |
5 | 175 | | | Hezekiah MassesCalifornia, CB · POS RK 21 | - |
5 | 176 | | | Cyrus AllenCincinnati, WR · POS RK 32 | - |
5 | 177 | | | Kevin Coleman Jr.Missouri, WR · POS RK 50 | DAL |
5 | 178 | | | Cole Payton With only one year as a starter, Payton is as raw as it gets. But the 6-foot-3, 232-pound southpaw has plenty of arm and is a powerful and instinctive runner. | - |
5 | 179 | | | Enrique Cruz Jr.Kansas, OL · POS RK 2 | NYJ |
5 | 180 | | | Seydou TraoreMississippi State, TE · POS RK 35 | DAL |
5 | 181 | | | Zane DurantPenn State, DT · POS RK 29 | DET |
6 | 182 | | | Taylen Green He's easily the biggest and most athletic of this QB class yet lacks his counterparts’ accuracy. Thus begs the question: If a team is looking to develop a signal-caller, why not gamble on the one with the highest upside? | JAX, NYJ, CLE, LV, BUF, DEN |
6 | 183 | | | Karson ShararIowa, LB · POS RK 24 | - |
6 | 184 | | | Jackie MarshallBaylor, DE · POS RK 31 | - |
6 | 185 | | | Bauer SharpLSU, TE · POS RK 12 | LV |
6 | 186 | | | Bobby Jamison-TravisAuburn, DL | - |
6 | 187 | | | Kaytron AllenPenn State, RB · POS RK 27 | - |
6 | 188 | | | Anez CooperMiami (FL), G · POS RK 6 | CLE, SEA |
6 | 189 | | | Brian Parker II My favorite of this year’s projected position switchers, Parker is a three-year starting right tackle whose burly frame, core strength and underrated athleticism project best inside at the next level. | - |
6 | 190 | | | Barion BrownLSU, WR · POS RK 25 | - |
6 | 191 | | | Josh Cameron While Cameron is a couple inches taller, it is easy to see some shades of Deebo Samuel in the Baylor product's game, as both are essentially running backs in a receiver’s body, bullying opponents with their long arms, strong hands and ultra-physical style. | KC, NE |
6 | 192 | | | J.C. DavisIllinois, T · POS RK 25 | MIA |
6 | 193 | | | Jack KellyBYU, LB · POS RK 21 | DAL |
6 | 194 | | | Pat CooganIndiana, C · POS RK 18 | BAL, NYJ |
6 | 195 | | | Malik BensonOregon, WR · POS RK 53 | TB |
6 | 196 | | | Dametrious CrownoverTexas A&M, T · POS RK 18 | IND, MIN, CAR, JAX |
6 | 197 | | | CJ DanielsMiami (FL), WR · POS RK 26 | ATL, PHI |
6 | 198 | | | Demond ClaiborneWake Forest, RB · POS RK 8 | MIN, HOU, MIN, SF, NE |
6 | 199 | | | Emmanuel Henderson Jr.Kansas, WR · POS RK 39 | CLE, DET, CIN, NYJ |
6 | 200 | | | DJ CampbellTexas, G · POS RK 11 | CAR |
6 | 201 | | | Domani JacksonAlabama, CB · POS RK 18 | - |
6 | 202 | | | Logan TaylorBoston College, G · POS RK 24 | PIT, NE |
6 | 203 | | | CJ WilliamsStanford, WR | PHI, PHI, HOU |
6 | 204 | | | Lewis BondBoston College, WR · POS RK 52 | LAC |
6 | 205 | | | Skyler Gill-HowardTexas Tech, DT · POS RK 27 | JAX |
6 | 206 | | | Alex Harkey Harkey spent time at four different colleges (Tyler JC, Colorado and Texas State) and could be on the move again in the NFL — sliding inside after playing 2025 at right tackle. But he shows the initial quickness, girth and tenacity to handle the switch. | CHI, CLE |
6 | 207 | | | Micah MorrisGeorgia, G · POS RK 25 | LAR, HOU, TEN, LAR |
6 | 208 | | | Anterio ThompsonWashington, DT | BUF, NYJ, LV |
6 | 209 | | | Matt GulbinMichigan State, OL · POS RK 5 | SF, SF |
6 | 210 | | | Gabriel RubioNotre Dame, DL | LAR, KC |
6 | 211 | | | Ryan EckleyMichigan State, P · POS RK 3 | MIN, DEN, NYJ, PHI |
6 | 212 | | | Namdi ObiazorTCU, LB · POS RK 28 | - |
6 | 213 | | | Jordan van den BergGeorgia Tech, DL | JAX, SEA, DET, BUF |
6 | 214 | | | Caden Curry One of this year’s real breakout stars, Curry added spice to the Buckeyes’ pass rush in 2025. He jumped from 2.5 sacks as a junior to 11 as a senior, but he’s more strong than sudden and might have benefited from his supporting cast. | PIT |
6 | 215 | | | Harold Perkins Jr.LSU, LB · POS RK 15 | PHI |
6 | 216 | | | Trey SmackFlorida, K · POS RK 3 | PIT, SEA |
7 | 217 | | | Jayden WilliamsOle Miss, OL | - |
7 | 218 | | | Anthony SmithEast Carolina, WR · POS RK 24 | TEN |
7 | 219 | | | TJ HallIowa, CB · POS RK 39 | LV |
7 | 220 | | | Toriano Pride Jr.Missouri, CB · POS RK 41 | NYJ |
7 | 221 | | | Jack EndriesTexas, TE · POS RK 19 | NYG, DAL |
7 | 222 | | | Tyre WestTennessee, DT | CLE |
7 | 223 | | | Athan KaliakmanisRutgers, QB · POS RK 9 | - |
7 | 224 | | | Robert Spears-JenningsOklahoma, S · POS RK 27 | NE, NO |
7 | 225 | | | Jaren KanakOklahoma, TE · POS RK 21 | KC, DAL |
7 | 226 | | | Landon RobinsonNavy, NT · POS RK 1 | - |
7 | 227 | | | Jackson KuwatchMiami (OH), LB | MIA |
7 | 228 | | | VJ Payne Scouts can check a lot of boxes with Payne, a team captain and 42-game starter who boasts an exceptional size/speed combination and proven track record for generating turnovers. | DAL, BUF, LV |
7 | 229 | | | Brandon ClevelandNorth Carolina State, DT · POS RK 15 | TB |
7 | 230 | | | Eli HeidenreichNavy, FB · POS RK 1 | IND |
7 | 231 | | | Ethan OnianwaOhio State, G · POS RK 15 | - |
7 | 232 | | | Tim Keenan IIIAlabama, DT · POS RK 28 | BAL |
7 | 233 | | | Zach DurfeeWashington, DE | DET |
7 | 234 | | | Behren MortonTexas Tech, QB · POS RK 11 | MIN |
7 | 235 | | | Gavin GerhardtCincinnati, OL | CAR |
7 | 236 | | | Andre FullerToledo, CB | GB |
7 | 237 | | | Seth McGowanKentucky, RB · POS RK 37 | PIT |
7 | 238 | | | Max LlewellynIowa, DE · POS RK 19 | TEN, LAC, NYJ |
7 | 239 | | | Tommy DomanFlorida, P · POS RK 4 | JAX, PHI, CLE, CHI |
7 | 240 | | | Parker HughesMiddle Tennessee, LB | - |
7 | 241 | | | Ar'maj Reed-AdamsTexas A&M, G · POS RK 9 | CHI |
7 | 242 | | | Deven EasternMinnesota, DT · POS RK 20 | CLE, BUF, NYJ |
7 | 243 | | | Aiden FisherIndiana, LB · POS RK 17 | SF |
7 | 244 | | | Cole WisniewskiTexas Tech, S · POS RK 15 | HOU, MIN |
7 | 245 | | | Jam MillerAlabama, RB · POS RK 22 | LAR, HOU, JAX |
7 | 246 | | | Miles ScottIllinois, S | - |
7 | 247 | | | Quintayvious HutchinsBoston College, DE · POS RK 42 | - |
7 | 248 | | | Carsen RyanBYU, TE · POS RK 14 | SEA |
7 | 249 | | | Garrett Nussmeier A propensity for risky throws and an injury-marred senior campaign are clear red flags, but Nussmeier has the grit, smarts and arm talent required for NFL success. He may never prove to be a frontline starter in the NFL, but he should carve out a long career, justifying a Day 2 selection. | IND, PIT |
7 | 250 | | | Rayshaun BennyMichigan, DT · POS RK 13 | - |
7 | 251 | | | Uar BernardDT | LAR |
7 | 252 | | | Keyshawn James-Newby Among this year’s quickest rushers off the ball, James-Newby led the Mountain West in both sacks (9) and forced fumbles (3), while finishing second in the conference with 15 tackles for loss. | LAR |
7 | 253 | | | Evan BeerntsenNorthwestern, OL · POS RK 3 | - |
7 | 254 | | | Deion Burks Topping out at 629 receiving yards (and that was at Purdue in 2023), Burks never dominated in college like his timed speed (4.30 in the 40-yard dash) and strength (his 26 reps tied for the most among receivers) would suggest. But it is hard to imagine some NFL team not gambling a Day 2 pick on his upside. | - |
7 | 255 | | | Michael DansbyArizona, DB | GB |
7 | 256 | | | Dallen BentleyUtah, TE · POS RK 8 | - |
7 | 257 | | | Red MurdockBuffalo, LB · POS RK 30 | - |
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