2026 NFL Draft Big Board
1. Caleb Downs SAF Ohio State
Caleb Downs is an elite talent with the versatility to play all over the field. He has an excellent football IQ and the instincts to quickly diagnose the play and attack the football. He is aggressive in the run game and can make difficult 1 on 1 tackles in the open field. In coverage he has the speed and change of direction ability to excel in both zone and man coverage.
Grade: 7.1 (High End 3 Down Starter)
Team Fits: Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns
Games Watched: 2025 - Miami, Indiana, Washington, UCLA
2. Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
Jeremiyah Love is a complete running back who can excel on all 3 downs. He is an explosive north-south runner who has very good acceleration as soon as he touches the football and he gets up field in a hurry. He also shows patience and vision by following his blocks on both zone and power plays. He has good contact balance to bounce off tackles, and he does a good job of driving his feet at the end of runs to gain extra yardage. Once he gets to the second level, he has the speed, power, and agility to outrun defenders, break tackles, and make defenders miss in the open field. In the pass game he has good hands and can be a sufficient pass protector making him an every down back. He is an elite player, and he has the tools to become a dominant offensive weapon early in his NFL career.
Grade: 7.1 (High End 3 Down Starter)
Team Fits: New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings
Games Watched: 2025 - USC, Miami, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M
3. Rueben Bain Jr. EDGE Miami
Bain is a high motor defensive end who dominates on film even with his lack of size. He has an elite first step along with the power, speed, and bend to get to the quarterback in a multitude of ways. He plays with an elite motor and when he goes full speed, he is very hard to block. When he rushes into offensive linemen head on, he has some struggles getting off blocks, but when he can extend his arms, he has excellent strength to escape and make the play. In the run game he has very good lower body strength and powerful hands to set the edge. He projects best as a 4-3 defensive end and although he has a short arm length, he has the talent to be an immediate playmaker in the NFL.
Grade: 7.1 (High End 3 Down Starter)
Team Fits: Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints
Games Watched: 2025 - Notre Dame, Florida, Indiana
4. Mansoor Delane CB LSU
Mansoor Delane is a dominant outside corner. He has excellent footwork and fluidity to stick with receivers down the field. He has elite quickness and change of direction to accelerate out of his breaks and stop on a dime on comeback routes in man coverage. He is physical at the catch point and shows relentless pursuit to the football to break up passes and create turnovers. He also is not afraid to make plays in the run game.
Grade: 7.0 (High End 3 Down Starter)
Team Fits: Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams
Games Watched: 2025 - Clemson, Alabama, Arkansas, Ole Miss
5. Arvell Reese LB Ohio State
Arvell Reese is an explosive linebacker with excellent balance and speed to make tackles in the open field. He struggles getting off blocks when lined up on the line of scrimmage and he plays his best when he is in space, so he projects as an off-ball linebacker at the next level. He has the physicality and athleticism to be a very productive defender in the NFL.
Grade: 6.9 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins
Games Watched: 2025 - Washington, Miami, UCLA
6. Sonny Styles LB Ohio State
Sonny Styles has an elite blend of size, length, and athleticism at the linebacker position and he will be an immediate playmaker at the next level. In the run game, he has good patience to read the play in front of him, shuffle his feet, then fly downhill to fill his gap. He is violent when taking on blocks to stop linemen in their tracks and blow up plays. On outside runs he has elite closing speed to chase down plays and he is a very good tackler in space. In the pass game, he has success both as a pass rusher and in coverage. As a blitz player he uses his elite acceleration to shoot through the open gap and get in the backfield in a hurry. In coverage he does a good job of staying balanced and covering ground in his zone and he has the athleticism to match up with both running backs and tight ends. Styles has the traits of an elite linebacker and he has the potential to develop into a dominant defensive piece in the NFL.
Grade: 6.9 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys Cleveland Browns
Games Watched: 2025 - Purdue, UCLA, Penn State, Wisconsin
7. Carnell Tate WR Ohio State
Tate is a long receiver with very good hands and a large catch radius. He has the speed and acceleration to take the top off of defenses and he can go up and high point the ball with his long arm length. He is a good route runner, and he can create separation with speed on deep balls and his suddenness on his short routes. He is explosive out of his breaks, and he does not lose any speed when cutting across the field. He is a dynamic receiver, and he has the physical tools and ball skills to be an excellent playmaker in the NFL.
Grade: 6.9 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans
Games Watched: 2025 - Texas, Penn State, Ohio, Minnesota
8. David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech
Bailey is an explosive pass rusher. He has elite speed and acceleration off the snap to speed rush on the outside as well as good power in his hands to drive back offensive lineman on bullrushes. He has a good frame but does not have a lot of weight on him which causes him to struggle against powerful tackles who can get their hands on him. He plays too tall at times and does not have elite bend when rushing the edge. He has a good inside spin move but is still a raw talent when it comes to different pass rushing techniques. Against the run, he has a high motor and the speed to pursue the play from sideline to sideline. He gets pushed back at times due to his lack of size but does a very good job of using his quickness and hand fighting to avoid blocks and plug up the open running lanes. He is an elite talent and with the right development he can grow into a consistently dominant player but until then he will make a lot of big splash plays immediately at the next level.
Grade: 6.9 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys
Games Watched: 2025 - Oregon, Utah, Kansas
9. Olaivavega Ioane OG Penn State
Olaivavega Ioane is an elite pass protector who also has the athleticism and power to consistently open up holes in the run game. In pass protection he has elite balance and excellent anchor to hold his ground against powerful defensive tackles. He plays with a strong base and has very good hand technique to stay square with pass rushers. In the run game he was often used as a pulling lineman on film, and he has the athleticism to get to the edge and get to the second level, but he plays his best when he can get vertical and drive his man off the line. He has strong hands and when he gets in good position and drives his legs after contact he can dominate. He looks a little heavy footed at times, but he has the athleticism to get back into position when he gets beat. He will be a consistent starter in the NFL and his ability as a pass protector will be immensely valuable.
Grade: 6.9 (Solid Starter with 2 Position Flexibility)
Team Fits: Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs
Games Watched: 2025 - Ohio State, Michigan State, Nebraska
10. Spencer Fano OT Utah
Spencer Fano is a rugged right tackle who excels in the run game. He has very good footwork and does an excellent job of staying square to get his hands firmly on defenders. He has a strong initial punch along with the ability to flip his hips to wall off defenders and create huge running lanes through the C gap. He has sufficient athleticism as a pulling lineman but he plays his best when he can block vertically up the field rather than laterally. In pass protection he has good balance and hand technique to latch onto his man but lacks the athleticism to recover when he gets beat. He projects best as a tackle in a run-heavy scheme where he can dominate on the outside and consistently open big running lanes but he will have some struggles against more athletic edge rushers in pass protection.
Grade: 6.8 (Solid Starter with 2 Position Flexibility)
Team Fits: Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins
Games Watched: 2025 - UCLA, West Virginia, BYU, Texas Tech
11. Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
Mendoza has the size, throw velocity, and decision making you want from a franchise quarterback. At the start of the season he had some inaccuracies due to his poor footwork at times but as the season went on his accuracy was precise and he was able to put enough zip on the ball to fit it into some very tight windows. He has good mobility especially when escaping the pocket but he does not have the speed to consistently outrun defenders past the line of scrimmage. He has the physical tools to be a very good starting quarterback, and he has shown that he can make plays in the biggest games.
Grade: 6.8 (Solid Starting Quarterback)
Team Fits: Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals
Games Watched: 2025 - Oregon, Michigan State, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio State, Alabama
12. Colton Hood CB Tennessee
Colton Hood is an elite press corner on the outside. When in press coverage he shows excellent patience with his footwork off the line of scrimmage as well as good hand usage and physicality down the field. He is aggressive at the catch point, and he does a good job of getting his eyes on the football on deep balls and getting in position to make a play. When playing off coverage he gets exploited at times due to his lack of explosiveness and speed to make up for the extra space. He is a very good tackler against screen passes but in the open field he can get beat by quicker, faster wide receivers. Overall, he has elite technique and will excel in an aggressive, press heavy defense.
Grade: 6.8 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys
Games Watched: 2025 - Alabama, Oklahoma, Syracuse, Kentucky
13. Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona St.
Tyson is a well-balanced X receiver who consistently makes plays on film. He lined up primarily on the outside but was often used on swing passes and screens. He has quick feet and shows explosiveness out of his breaks to create separation on short routes. He is a crafty route runner, and he has similar releases off the line of scrimmage to disguise his routes. He has very good hands and he show the ability to go up and high point the ball. After the catch he gets up field quickly and he has the size the fight through contact for extra yards. He does not have blazing speed, but he is a do-it-all receiver who can beat man coverage with his quickness and route running as well as find the open field in zone coverage.
Grade: 6.8 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills
Games Watched: 2025 - TCU, Texas Tech, Baylor, Mississippi State
14. Makai Lemon WR USC
Lemon is a true slot receiver who is a reliable target all over the field. He has elite quickness and consistently creates separation in his routes down the field. He has strong hands to make difficult catches down the field and on the sideline. After the catch he gets up the field in a hurry, and he can make defenders miss in the open field. He is a tough player, and he plays bigger than his size. His ceiling is limited due to only playing in the slot, but he can be an elite playmaker at the next level and be a reliable target throughout his career.
Grade: 6.8 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers
Games Watched: 2025 - Michigan State, Michigan, Iowa, Notre Dame
15. Kayden McDonald DT Ohio State
Kayden McDonald is a powerful nose tackle with an elite blend of strength, quickness, and football instincts. He consistently makes plays on film, and he is dominant against the run. He does an excellent job of creating initial separation with his punch allowing him to then read the play and quickly react to the football. He shows very good athleticism for his size with a quick first step and he has a good motor to chase down plays up the field. He is an elite early down nose tackle with the skillset to also make an impact as a pass rusher on 3rd downs.
Grade: 6.8 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Chicago Bears
Games Watched: 2025 - Washington, Miami, UCLA, Penn State
16. Dillon Thieneman SAF Oregon
Thieneman is a physical safety who played somewhat of a hybrid linebacker/safety role this past year at Oregon. A majority of his snaps are in the box near the line of scrimmage where he can read run plays and accelerate to the football. He is a strong tackler but missed a few tackles from being over aggressive and leaving his feet before fully wrapping up his man. In zone coverage he has sufficient speed to cover from hash to hash when playing over as the single high safety, but he struggles to close the gap when receivers get behind him down the field. In man coverage, he shows good footwork and physicality to cover tight ends and running backs, but he plays his best when he is running downhill in the run game. He will be an immediate impact player at the next level, but his limited size and long speed will lower his true ceiling.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans
Games Watched: 2025 - Indiana, Texas Tech, Wisconsin, Minnesota
17. Francis Mauigoa OT Miami
Mauigoa is an athletic, versatile lineman who has experience playing both guard and tackle and he has the skillset to play all 5 positions on the line. In the run game, he has excellent athleticism on pulling plays and when blocking at the second level. He has good strength and does a good job of running his feet after contact to open up running lanes, but he does not play with a high block temperament. In pass protection, he has a quick first step to get to his drop set but he plays with a tight base causing him to get off balance at times. Once he gets his hands on edge rushers, he has a good anchor to hold his ground. He needs to be better at staying square to adjust to inside moves. He struggles keeping his balance when pass rushers go up field then work back towards the line of scrimmage. Overall, he is a versatile lineman who can be an immediate contributor at tackle or on the interior, but he needs to improve his balance and aggression in the run game.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter with 2 Position Flexibility)
Team Fits: Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions
Games Watched: 2025 - Virginia Tech, Louisville, Florida, Ohio State
18. Akheem Mesidor EDGE Miami
Mesidor is an explosive edge rusher who uses power and technique to make plays. He has experience lining up all over the line and even in coverage, but he plays his best as a 5 or 7 technique edge defender. He has a very good first step off the line of scrimmage and he has excellent hand technique to get around linemen. When using his pass rush moves, he does not lose any of his speed allowing him to shoot through open gaps and get in the backfield in a hurry. He has a good bull rush to collapse the pocket, and he has the strength to disengage from blocks and make tackles in the run game. He has very good balance and quick feet allowing him to get flat to the quarterback once he is around linemen on the edge and it allows him to make difficult open field tackles. He may not have as high of a ceiling as other edge rushers in this class, but he will be an immediate playmaker in the NFL.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions
Games Watched: 2025 - Florida State, SMU, Syracuse, Louisville
19. Cashius Howell EDGE Texas A&M
Cashius Howell is a twitched-up edge rusher with a knack for getting to the quarterback. He projects best as a stand-up edge rusher in a 4-3 defense. He shows struggles in coverage which will limit his versatility in a 3-4 scheme. He has an elite first step off the line of scrimmage along with an extensive pass rush repertoire to get around offensive tackles and make big plays in the backfield. He has elite speed and bend to duck under blocks and accelerate to the quarterback. He has good power allowing him to long arm tackles to push them back into the pocket. Once he has an open lane to the quarterback, he has excellent closing speed and does a good job of staying balanced to make tackles in the open field. Against the run, he often gets swallowed up by bigger linemen, but he plays with high effort. He will need to develop as a run defender before he can be a consistent 3 down starter but with his elite pass rushing skills it will be hard to keep him off the field.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills
Games Watched: 2025 - Arkansas, Notre Dame, Auburn, Mississippi State
20. Lee Hunter DT Texas Tech
Lee Hunter is a versatile defensive tackle who has had success playing all over the interior of the line. He has experience playing the 3 tech, 1 tech, and 0 tech. He has a quick first step to both drive vertically into the backfield and to sidestep laterally to dodge blocks. He has excellent power in his hands to drive back linemen, create extension, and rip through and swipe off blocks. Against the run he has a very strong base to hold his ground and fight through double teams. Once he is off his block, he has good speed to get to the ball-carrier in the backfield, and he is a consistent tackler. Hunter has the tools to excel all over the defensive line and with his refined technique he will make an immediate impact at the next level.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers
Games Watched: 2025 - Kent State, BYU, Oregon State, Oregon
21. Monroe Freeling OT Georgia
Freeling is a long yet agile tackle who shows the physical tools to be a dominant tackle at the next level. He has elite size and length allowing him to match up well against all types of edge rushers. He is quick into his stance and has an excellent anchor and balance to defend against bull rushes. At times he plays high, allowing defenders to bend underneath his initial punch when speed rushing on the outside. In the run game, he does a good job of striking defenders and flipping his hips to open up running lanes when he gets a firm grasp on them. When blocking vertically he will play top heavy at times allowing defenders to swipe him by getting him off balance. He is a very good athlete to get out in space as a pulling lineman and he shows flashes of being a dominant pulling tackle but other times he will, again, play high causing him to miss blocks in the open field. Overall, he has the physical tools to develop into a very good left tackle, and he can be relied upon in pass protection and out in space in the run game.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter with 2 Position Flexibility)
Team Fits: Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders
Games Watched: 2025 - Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi State
22. CJ Allen LB Georgia
Allen is a physical linebacker who plays with high energy and instincts. In the box he does a good job of staying square to move laterally to wherever the open gap is. He has good vision and once he reads the play, he has the speed and football IQ to fly around and make plays all over the field. When offensive linemen get good positioning on him, he struggles getting off blocks due to his lack of size, but when he is able to attack the play and come downhill, he shows that he is not afraid of contact and he is violent against blocks to blow up plays. He is a very good tackler and plays with very good technique consistently. In coverage he has very good change of direction ability along with the speed to match up well in man coverage. He is a physical, rangy, and smart defender who will be a consistent playmaker in the NFL.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants
Games Watched: 2025 - Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, Tennessee
23. Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
McCoy is a physical outside corner who has good footwork in press and can stick with his man deep down the field. He is a little stiff in the hips causing him to struggle on inside releases in press and he gives up space on in-breaking routes over the middle of the field. He has good speed to stick with his man on deep balls but lacks the elite change of direction and acceleration to match up against faster, more explosive receivers. In man coverage he has good hand usage down the field but gets too physical at times resulting in pass interference penalties. He is physical at the catch point and does a good job breaking up passes and making plays on the football. In zone coverage he has good vision to break on the ball but again lacks the explosiveness to cover a lot of ground in zone. He tore his ACL in January of 2025 resulting in him missing the entire season so that will be a concern moving forward.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions
Games Watched: 2024 - Ohio State, Mississippi State, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky
24. Emmanuel Pregnon OG Oregon
Pregnon is a powerful guard who plays with elite awareness and has excellent tools in pass protection. He has an excellent blend of size and athleticism to match up well against defensive tackles and stunting edge rushers. In pass protection, he shows excellent footwork and balance to stay square with his man. He has a strong base, and he has a very good anchor to hold his ground against bull rushes. He always keeps his head on a swivel to find free rushers or to help out his nearby linemen. As a run blocker, he has very good power and leg drive to get a good push down the field. He again uses excellent awareness to bounce from his initial block to the next open defender up the field to create big holes. Overall, he has elite traits, and he has the talent to be a dominant guard throughout his career at the next level.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter with 2 Position Flexibility)
Team Fits: Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49ers
Games Watched: 2025 - Minnesota, Penn State. Indiana
25. Omar Cooper Jr. WR Indiana
Omar Cooper Jr. is a savvy, technical route runner with the versatility to play both in the slot and on the outside. He has good footwork off the line of scrimmage and accelerates out of his breaks to create separation down the field. He has very good hands and shows the ability to make extremely difficult catches in big games. After the catch he is a playmaker. He has the speed to outrun the secondary, the shiftiness to juke defenders, and the contact balance to break through arm tackles. He is a pro ready receiver, and he will be a reliable target early on in his NFL career.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams
Games Watched: 2025 - Michigan State, Penn State, Indiana State, Illinois
26. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren SAF Toledo
McNeil-Warren is a long, versatile safety who flies around and makes a lot of plays on film. He has experience playing all over the field but plays his best down in the box where he can plug up gaps in the run game. He does a good job of staying balanced and square when he is near the line of scrimmage to move laterally to the ball carrier but at times he over pursue or leave his feet when making his tackle causing him to be out of position. On outside runs and screens, he has the balance and athleticism to contort his body to dodge blocks and make the play early. He is very good at creating turnovers. He consistently punches at the football to force fumbles, and he has the ball skills to make plays in coverage. He made a few mental errors on film just from being too aggressive and falling for trick plays but that can be an easy fix. He has an extremely high ceiling and if he can continue to improve as a tackler and in coverage, he can be an extremely valuable asset for any defense
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys
Games Watched: 2025 - Kentucky, Kent State, Central Michigan, Washington State
27. KC Concepcion WR Texas A&M
Concepcion is a smooth route runner who has very good footwork and quickness to separate from defenders on short and medium routes. He has good hands and can snatch the ball at its highest point over the middle of the field, but he also had some bad drops on film when he used his body to try and make the catch. After the catch he is very elusive allowing him to juke defenders in the open field and create big plays. He projects best as a Z receiver who can be used in motion, on the outside and in the slot but his skillset works best on the inside.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers
Games Watched: 2025 - Miami, Texas, South Carolina, Missouri
28. Denzel Boston WR Washington
Boston is a strong, possession receiver who can be a consistent chain mover at the next level. He has a good release off the line of scrimmage and create good initial separation with his route running ability but lacks the long speed to maintain separation on deep routes. However, he only needs one step on his defender to make plays. He is very good at the catch point with his ability to high point the ball, fight through contact, and adjust his body to catch balls thrown behind him. After the catch he is not an elite playmaker but he has the strength to fall forward after initial contact to gain extra yards. He is a very strong blocker in the run game as well. He has experience playing on the outside and in the slot but projects best as a true X receiver in the NFL.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks
Games Watched: 2025 - Michigan, UC Davis, Washington State, Colorado State
29. Blake Miller OT Clemson
Blake Miller is a do-it-all right tackle who shows the ability to be a reliable starter both in the run game and in pass protection. In the run game, he is a mauler and does a good job of driving his feet after initial contact. He plays too aggressively at times causing him to be top heavy and miss his blocks. He has good athleticism as a pulling lineman but once he is in the open field he excels at keeping his under him, getting hands on his man and driving them out of the play. In the pass game, he has a very good first step to get square with edge rushers and if he gets hands on, he has a good anchor to hold his ground while also guiding them out of the pocket on the outside. He has heavy feet at times against speed rushers allowing them to get to the quarterback quickly. Overall, he is a consistent right tackle and with better patience he can develop into a very good starting tackle in the NFL.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter with 2 Position Flexibility)
Team Fits: Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Rams
Games Watched: 2025 - Duke, LSU, SMU, Boston College
30. Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
Kenyon Sadiq is an elite athlete at the tight end position, and he has the physical tools to be a receiving threat at the next level. He has experience lining up all over the field and was used in motion and in the backfield at times. He is a good route runner in the slot, and he has the speed to outrun linebackers and some nickel corners. He shows the ability to make contested catches down the field, but he also had some bad drops on film. After the catch he has the athleticism to hurdle defenders and the speed to get up the field quickly, but he often goes down at first contact. As a blocker he shows sufficient effort, but he lacks the size to block against defensive ends on the edge. His lack of size as a blocker will likely result in him primarily being used as a receiver at the next level which limits his value.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter - H Ability)
Team Fits: Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers
Games Watched: 2025 - Penn State, Indiana, Minnesota, Rutgers
31. Jake Golday LB Cincinnati
Jake Golday is an elite athlete who projects best as a 3-4 outside linebacker where he can be deployed both as a pass rusher and in zone coverage. He has experience playing on the edge and as a traditional off ball linebacker. He has an excellent blend of length, speed, and physicality to make plays all over the field both in the run and pass game. Against the run he plays with good physicality and he has violent hands to get off blocks and get to the ball carrier. He is a very good tackler and he shows excellent pursuit speed on film while also coming to balance to make tackles in space. In the pass game, he often played in the slot in zone coverage, and he has the athleticism to read the play and come downhill to make plays, but he occasionally got out of position when playing deeper in coverage. As a pass rusher he has good bend, power, and closing speed to get to the quarterback quickly. He has the physical tools to be an every down starter and in the right system he can develop into a dominant playmaker at the next level.
Grade: 6.7 (Solid Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Games Watched: 2025 - Nebraska, Bowling Green, Baylor, Utah
32. T.J. Parker EDGE Clemson
Parker is a strong edge rusher who excels against the run. He has very good strength in his upper body along with a sturdy base to hold the edge against the run and defeat blocks to close up running lanes. He is a very good tackler when head up on the ball-carrier but struggles at times to make tackles in the open field and from an angle. As a pass rusher, he has a good first step and does a good job of converting that speed into power to drive his man back into the pocket on bullrushes. He has good hand technique to get around blocks when using different pass rush moves as well as good bend for his size, but he lacks closing speed when speed rushing on the outside. Parker projects best as a 4-3 edge rusher where he can set the edge against the run and collapse the pocket in the pass game. He plays with great effort and can develop into an every down starter but in the meantime, he will excel on early downs.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter on 1st and 2nd Down)
Team Fits: Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks
Games Watched: 2025 - LSU, Georgia Tech, SMU, Duke
33. Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
Terrell is an athletic corner with experience playing on the outside and in the slot. He is fluid but takes too many steps at times causing him to give up space at the top of routes. He does a good job of attacking the ball to break up passes, but he lacks physicality to defend bigger, stronger receivers. He projects best as a slot corner in a zone heavy scheme with the ability to grow into a consistent outside corner.
Grade: 6.6 (Role Playing Starter - #3 Corner w/ Inside and Outside Flexibility)
Team Fits: Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers
Games Watched: 2025 - LSU, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Boston College
34. Zion Young EDGE Missouri
Young is a long, big-bodied defensive end who excels at stopping the run and shows flashes of pass rushing acumen. Although he does not have great speed off the line, he covers ground quickly with his long strides to get around the edge and get to the quarterback quickly. He has an elite bend of size and strength to drive back linemen on bullrushes, and he does a good job of fighting through initial contact when rushing on the outside. In the run game, he has the strength to shock and shed linemen, and he is a very good tackler. While Young is not a refined pass rusher, he can be an immediate run stopper, and he has the elite physical traits to develop into a dominant 3-down player.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter on 1st and 2nd Down)
Team Fits: New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos
Games Watched: 2025 - Auburn, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Kansas
35. Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
Keldric Faulk has an elite blend of size, length, and power on the edge. He plays his best when lined up on the edge in a 2 point stance where he can play fast and use his hand technique to get off blocks. He has good bend for his size but still has some struggles getting flat to the quarterback when rushing on the outside. He has good speed to chase down plays but lacks the change of direction ability to consistently make tackles in the open field. He has strong hands and is sufficient against the run even with his thinner frame. He often plays with a high pad level due to his size but he is still able to use his speed and power to get around blocks when doing so. He has elite physical tools to develop into a dominant edge rusher in the NFL, but he will need to continue to refine his technique and add more mass before he can be an elite 3 down defender.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter on 1st and 2nd Down)
Team Fits: Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers
Games Watched: 2025 - Baylor, Alabama, Missouri, Georgia
36. Chris Johnson CB San Diego St.
Johnson is a technically sound off ball corner. He has very good footwork in staying square with his man at the beginning of routes and with his balance and change of direction he is fast out of his breaks to get to the football. He has very good ball skills both in breaking up passes and creating turnovers. He shows good physicality on film and has good hand usage. He is not the most athletic corner, but he has the tools to make an immediate impact in the NFL, and he can grow into a strong number 2 boundary corner.
Grade: 6.6 (Role Playing Starter - #3 Corner w/ Inside and Outside Flexibility)
Team Fits: Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots
Games Watched: 2025 - New Mexico, Boise State, Nevada, Colorado State
37. Max Iheanachor OT Arizona St.
Iheanachor is an inconsistent right tackle, but he shows flashes of elite technique and physical tools on film. He is smooth in his footwork, and he keeps a wide base to stay square with edge rushers. He has a good anchor and good balance, and he rarely gets pushed back on bullrushes. At times he shows excellent vision and awareness to pick up stunts and find incoming rushers but other times he looks confused and lets free rushers at the quarterback. In the run game, he has good power but does not play with great block temperament. He does a good job of using his athleticism to work his way up to the second level on run plays. This past season against Texas Tech, he played extremely well against some of the best talent in the country, yet in other games he showed struggles in a multitude of areas. He has the physical tools to be an average starter immediately at right tackle but if he can develop, he can grow into an elite pass protector at tackle.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter, 1 Position)
Team Fits: Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs
Games Watched: 2025 - Iowa State, Texas Tech, Houston
38. Bryce Lance WR North Dakota St.
Bryce Lance is a natural playmaker with the technique to be an immediate impact player in the NFL. He is an elite route runner. He has quick feet off the line of scrimmage and consistently creates separation with his ability to change direction while also accelerating out of his breaks. He also shows the physicality to create separation at the catch point. He has good hands and shows the ability to high point the ball and make difficult hands catches on balls out in front of him on crossing routes. After the catch he has the speed to take the top off a defense and the vision and agility to get around defenders and get up the field. He has the physical tools and the technique to grow into a dominant Z receiver where he can play primarily on the outside and in the slot when needed.
Grade: 6.6 (Role Playing Starter, True #3 with Inside/Outside Flexibility)
Team Fits: Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders
Games Watched: 2025 - Memphis, South Dakota, Southern Illinois, South Dakota St.
39. Chris Brazzell II WR Tennessee
Brazzell is a long outside receiver with an elite blend of size and ball skills. While he plays primarily on the outside, he has experience playing in the slot as well. He does a good job of high pointing the ball and he has strong hands to win jump balls down the field. As a route runner he lacks explosiveness due to his size, and he struggles creating separation on in-breaking routes and deep routes when defenders get on top of him. He can quickly get up field after the catch on short routes but lacks the playmaking ability to be a true threat with the ball in his hands. With his size and jump ball ability he has an incredibly high ceiling but with his inability to consistently create separation with his route running he may get overpowered against bigger NFL corners.
Grade: 6.6 (Role Playing Starter, True #3 with Inside/Outside Flexibility)
Team Fits: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins
Games Watched: 2025 - Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi State
40. Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama
Proctor is a larger-than-life left tackle who is a people mover in the run game but has some athletic limitations in pass protection. He has excellent size and power. He has heavy hands to shock defenders with his initial punch along with the ability to work up field to the second level. He has good arm length as well allowing him to swallow up defenders once he gets his hands on them. He is a good mover in space especially for his size allowing him to be used as a pulling lineman. In pass protection, he has a sufficient anchor to hold his ground at times, but he gets driven back into the pocket often on bullrushes. He also has heavy feet causing him to struggle against inside moves and he is slow to react against lateral movements. Overall, he has the size and power to make an immediate impact in the run game, but he will give up big plays in pass protection if he does not improve his lateral movement.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter, 1 Position)
Team Fits: Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles
Games Watched: 2025 - Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri
41. Caleb Banks DT Florida
Banks is a large but athletic defensive tackle. He plays primarily as a 3-technique but has the size to be used as a 1-technique and was even used on the edge at times. He has strong hands and can get good push back with his initial punch. He plays high at times causing him to lose his explosiveness but that can be improved moving forward. Even with his size he has quick feet and good lateral movement to swim past blocks and get in the backfield. When he does get off a block quickly he needs to be better at making tackles in space. He often stops his feet or over pursues allowing the ball-carrier to break his arm tackles. He dealt with a foot injury this past season causing him to miss a majority of the games, but he has the tools to develop into a quality starter in the NFL, and he can be an immediate impact player to begin his career if he is healthy.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter on 1st and 2nd Down)
Team Fits: Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs
Games Watched: 2025 - Tennessee, Florida State, LSU
42. Germie Bernard WR Alabama
Bernard is a crafty route runner with the shiftiness to create big plays after the catch. He has good speed off the line of scrimmage and has excellent footwork. He does not lose any speed out of his breaks allowing him to create multiple steps on separation on in or out breaking routes. He has good hands and can make tough catches in stride, but he struggles high pointing the ball and making contested catches with defenders on him. After the catch he has good acceleration and he has the agility to dodge defenders immediately once the ball is in his hands and he gets up field quickly. He does not have elite size, speed, and explosiveness, but he is a smart player who can create separation in his routes and be a reliable target at the next level.
Grade: 6.6 (Role Playing Starter, True #3 with Inside/Outside Flexibility)
Team Fits: Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins
Games Watched: 2025 - Tennessee, Missouri, Florida State, Louisiana Monroe
43. Jadarian Price RB Notre Dame
Price is an explosive runner with the speed and vision to create big plays at the next level. He has very quick feet to find the open lane behind the line of scrimmage. He does a good job of following his blocks and he can break tackles at the 2nd level. He was not often used as pass catcher while at Notre Dame but he has the ability to make big plays after the catch. He is sufficient in pass protection but will need to improve before he can be relied on at the next level. Overall, he projects best as an early down runner who can create big gains strictly in the run game.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter on 1st and 2nd Down)
Team Fits: Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens
Games Watched: 2025 - Miami, Texas A&M, Purdue
44. Malachi Lawrence EDGE UCF
Lawrence is an elite athlete with the speed and explosiveness to make splash plays at the next level. He has experience lining up both on the edge and on the interior in certain packages. He is quick off the line and has excellent acceleration to both chase down plays and get to the quarterback when he has a free lane. In open space, he shows flashes of being able to come to balance and make big open field tackles but far too often he loses his footing, and he goes to the ground. He needs to improve his overall balance in open space and through contact. He has good power in his bullrushes, but he struggles getting off his block once he drives his man vertical. He has a good hand swipe move but needs to add to his pass rush repertoire. He struggles getting off blocks in the run game especially when starting in a 3-point stance. He could benefit from being in a 2-point stance or off the ball when pass rushing. Overall, Lawrence has the physical tools to become a quality 3 down starter but for now he can be utilized as a versatile weapon on passing downs.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter, High End 3rd Down)
Team Fits: Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals
Games Watched: 2025 - North Carolina, Kansas State, Kansas, Cincinnati
45. Gabe Jacas EDGE Illinois
Jacas is an explosive, high motor edge rusher who plays his best football when rushing the pass rusher. In the pass game he has a quick first step and is electric off the line of scrimmage. He shows good hand usage to get off blocks as well as the power and physicality to collapse the pocket on bullrushes. Once he is around his block, he has very good closing speed to get to the quarterback in a hurry. He has experience lining up all over the line from a 9 technique to a 3 technique in a 3-4 front and he has success as a pass rusher at each spot. In the run game, he does a good job at times of creating extension with his arms, but when linemen get him on his heels, he lacks the size to hold his ground. He shows very good pursuit to the football when the play goes away from him. He projects best as an edge rusher in a 3-4 scheme where he can excel on 3rd downs.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter, High End 3rd Down)
Team Fits: Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills
Games Watched: 2025 - Duke, Western Michigan, Indiana, USC
46. R Mason Thomas EDGE Oklahoma
R Mason Thomas is an undersized but electric edge rusher who has the athleticism to be a dynamic pass rusher. He has excellent speed and an elite first step off the line of scrimmage to get tackles on their heels early in the play. He is a true speed rusher with good bend to outrun tackles on the outside and get flat to the quarterback. He has a quick inside step to jump from the C gap to the B gap and get vertical to the quarterback. He has good hand technique to swipe away blocks, but he can benefit from adding to his pass rush repertoire. He also has the strength to drive back tackles on bullrushes, but he has the most success getting to the quarterback with his speed rather than his power. In the run game, he is often overpowered and he gets driven off the line. He shows very good pursuit of the football but struggles to hold his ground when plays come right at him. If he can improve his ability in coverage, he can be a quality 3-4 outside linebacker who primarily rushes the passer but in a 4-3 he will likely be a 3rd down only player due to his issues in the run game.
Grade: 6.6 (Lower End Starter, High End 3rd Down)
Team Fits: Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles
Games Watched: 2025 - Texas, South Carolina, Auburn, Michigan
47. Anthony Hill Jr. LB Texas
Anthony Hill Jr. is an explosive run and chase linebacker who plays his best when he can blitz the quarterback and be used on accelerated run fits. He has the ability to move laterally, and he has very good closing speed when chasing down plays from sideline to sideline. He has the athleticism to duck under and get around blocks at the line of scrimmage but once linemen or tight ends get their hands on him, he struggles getting off blocks and he consistently gets driven backwards and out of the play. He needs to be more patient against the run so that he does not rush in early and allow linemen to overpower him before the running lane opens up. He has good speed to cover a lot of ground in zone coverage but at times he takes bad angles when trying to make a tackle after the catch. He is very good at getting to the quarterback on blitzes, but he needs to be more physical when taking on blocks, especially against running backs. Hill has the athleticism and tackling ability to be an immediate starter, but he needs to improve his block shedding ability before he can be a consistent difference maker.
Grade: 6.5 (Lower End Starter on All 3 Downs)
Team Fits: Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars
Games Watched: 2025 - Kentucky, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Florida
48. Caleb Lomu OT Utah
Caleb Lomu is a long, athletic left tackle who has the physical traits to develop into a quality starting tackle, but his lack of physicality is a concern. In the run game he was often used as a pulling tackle, and he is an excellent mover especially at his size. He is smooth with his feet and does a good job of squaring up with defenders at the second level to make the block. He has good power but lacks the temperament to consistently drive his feet and move his man off the line of scrimmage. In the pass game, he again has the athleticism to cover ground and make up for mistakes, but his lack of physicality allows stronger, more energetic edge rushers to get around him or drive him back. He is too passive and he needs to attack edge rushers rather than allowing them to get into his chest and control the play. Overall, he has the size, athleticism, and power to be a quality tackle in the NFL, but he needs to develop his block temperament before he can be a consistent player.
Grade: 6.5 (Lower End Starter at 1 Position)
Team Fits: Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears
Games Watched: 2025 - UCLA, Colorado, Cincinnati
49. Peter Woods DT Clemson
Peter Woods is an athletic defensive tackle who has experience all over the line but projects best as a 3-technique in a 4-3 defense. He has powerful hands to get off one on one blocks but too often on film he gets pushed back and washed out of plays and he struggles to break through against double teams. As a pass rusher he has the lateral movement to excel in stunts in games but he lacks the explosiveness to consistently collapse the pocket and get to the quarterback. As a run defender he needs to improve his anchor to be able to hold his position on the line of scrimmage and not get driven back.
Grade: 6.5 (Lower End Starter on 1st and 2nd Down)
Team Fits: New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions
Games Watched: 2025 - LSU, Boston College, Duke
50. Ty Simpson QB Alabama
Simpson is an inexperienced but talented quarterback who showed flashes of excellence this past season. He has good arm strength and puts some zip on his throws to fit it into some very tight windows. He thrives on passes over the middle of the field and on the sideline. He is very consistent with his footwork and mechanics. He uses good pocket movement and has the speed to escape pressure, but he occasionally holds onto the ball too long or tries to force a throw under pressure leading to tipped balls and inaccurate throws. When out of the pocket he has the ability to make accurate throws on the run. He has the tools of a starting quarterback and in the right environment he can develop into a quality starter, but he needs to continue developing before he can be relied upon in big games at the next level.
Grade: 6.5 (Lower End Starting Quarterback)
Team Fits: Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders
Games Watched: 2025 - Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri
51. Keith Abney II CB Arizona St.
Abney II is an undersized outside corner who plays his best in zone coverage. He played primarily on the outside while at Arizona State, but his skillset may suit him best to play in the slot in the NFL. In man coverage, he has the speed to stay in the hip pocket of his man down the field, but he uses his hands to latch on far too long resulting in penalties. He is very aggressive at the catch point, and he constantly attacks the football. He gives up too much space though at the top of routes. He takes too many steps out of his breaks creating separation with the receiver and open windows, but he does have excellent closing speed when he gets moving in the right direction. In zone coverage he has very good vision and does a better job at using his speed to cover space. He has the tools to become a good starting corner, but he needs to reign in his athleticism and not have as many wasteful steps and improve his hand usage in man coverage before he can reach his potential.
Grade: 6.5 (Role Playing Starter - #3 Corner w/ Inside and Outside Flexibility)
Team Fits: Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Games Watched: 2025 - Baylor, Arizona, Iowa State, Texas Tech