2026 NFL Draft rankings: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year’s class?
With Super Bowl 60 now in the rearview, we are officially in the NFL offseason. Over the next two weeks, teams will be meeting to stack their pre-scouting combine boards for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Similarly, I pieced together my updated top 100, based on 2025 game tape and the recent college all-star games. Most of the work on these prospects is done at this point, but I do expect some fluctuation in the rankings over the next month, resulting from character feedback or information gathered from teams. Other changes could come from reevaluating prospects following unexpected (in either a good or bad way) athletic testing.
But this top 100 is a good frame of reference as we count down the days until draft weekend.
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Reese was the No. 1 prospect on my midseason top 50, and nothing has changed at the top. An impressive height/weight/speed athlete, Reese (one of the youngest prospects in the draft class) was asked by Ohio State to play a blend of multiple positions, which showcased his vast tools for NFL scouts.
He is explosive from his spot with exceptional closing burst to cover ground in a blink. He falls somewhere between Micah Parsons and Jalon Walker in terms of his pro projection.
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The expected No. 1 pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, Mendoza entered the 2025 season already projected to be a first-rounder, but he led the Hoosiers to a national championship and played his way near the top of the draft board.
Even if his physical traits don’t wow you, Mendoza has the awareness, accuracy and intangibles that make him an easy quarterback to bet on and appreciate.
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With his easy acceleration, Love can excel on perimeter runs or when given a runway to create big plays (he led the FBS this past season with eight plays of 20-plus yards). He has a compact, linear build and plays with the physicality and run strength to stay on his feet through contact, as well as the short-area cutting skills to sidestep defenders without downshifting his speed.
For some teams, Love will have a higher draft grade than Ashton Jeanty last year.
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A human missile, Downs jumps off the tape because of his fast, competitive play style. Despite his average size, he is an elite tackler who fills with impressive body control and strength at contact. He showed the same high-level reaction skills in coverage.
Downs sees the field like a chess board. He is one of the better safeties I have ever evaluated.
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A 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker with 4.5-second 40-yard-dash speed who just turned 21? Styles, who initially enrolled at Ohio State as a safety, checks all the boxes with his size and athletic traits. He blossomed on the field in 2025.
He isn’t a proven playmaker in coverage (yet), which is the only reason he isn’t ranked higher. But he is the rare off-ball linebacker worth a top-10 pick.
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A linear-based pass rusher, Bailey fires off the ball like a sprinter with stride length and hell-raising intentions to quickly build forceful momentum to the quarterback. He is at his best with a runway and must continue to polish his secondary moves.
He is a violent strike-through tackler and showed clear improvements as a run defender in 2025, although his take-on skills and instincts need more work.
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Though he doesn’t have elite length or athletic upside, Delane is fluid to open and has enough speed to stay in phase against either vertical or in-breaking routes. He is instinctive in coverage and understands down and distance, which allows him to settle and close without any wasted or panicked movements — he allowed zero touchdowns and committed zero penalties in 2025.
Delane is easy to project as a starter, regardless of scheme or alignment.
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An impressive athlete for the position, Fano is quick out of his stance in pass protection and has the bend, balance and sudden hands to neutralize different types of rushers.
When Utah needed a yard, it ran behind the efficient footwork and hips of No. 55 — especially on power-play skip-pulls, on which Fano could fit up defenders and take them for a ride.
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Carrying a uniquely thick body type with short arms and average get-off, Bain isn’t the picture-perfect embodiment of what NFL teams covet in a pass rusher. But he consistently deconstructs blocks with power and is a tough player to slow down. He uses anvil-weighted hands to jar blocks off balance or command the edge in the run game.
Bain helped answer some of scouts’ concerns with his dominant stretches in the College Football Playoff.
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Tate stepped into a full-time role in 2025 and surpassed expectations that were already high. He builds his speed to be a dynamic playmaker downfield, while also showing the technical know-how to uncover on short-to-intermediate routes. He is an outstanding tracker of the football and consistently owns the catch point, regardless of placement.
He is going to be a playmaking Z receiver in the NFL.
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The defensive line received most of the attention during Miami’s run to the title game, but the offensive line was equally as impactful — and Mauigoa was the group’s most consistent blocker. He doesn’t have elite length or foot quickness, but he plays with a relaxed feel in space to mirror and put rushers in a vice.
Whether he plays tackle or guard, Mauigoa will start in the league for a long time.
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Tyson won’t be a combine darling with his size and speed, but he is plenty fast enough. He uses quickness to avoid press and route acceleration to stress coverage. He also creates his own separation and is competitive in a crowd, contorting his body to make “wow” catches.
His injury history is something teams must reconcile, but Tyson will make an impact if he is on the field.
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Ioane both looks and plays the part. He is quick out of his stance In pass protection and sports a stout base and commanding hands to anchor his spot. As a run blocker, he generates explosive power from his core to dig out defenders on drive/down blocks and flashes the competitive temperament to finish.
He has a long NFL career ahead of him. He’s similar in ways to Steve Avila (No. 36 pick, 2023).
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Given the USC connection, the Amon-Ra St. Brown comparisons feel too on the nose — but they also fit like a glove.
Lemon lacks top-tier physical traits, but there are multiple throws on each USC tape when the quarterback makes a “my guy is better than your guy” decision and puts the ball in a spot for Lemon to go get it. More times than not, he proves the QB right.
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At 6 feet 6 inches, 270 pounds with long arms, Faulk is an impressive athlete with experience lining up across the defensive line. There isn’t a ton of deception in his rush attack, so he will need development time to realize his potential — there are more “almost plays” than “impact plays” on his tape.
But you absolutely bet on a 20-year-old talent with his traits. He has major upside. How early he’s selected will depend on each team’s appetite for risk.
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The bad news is McCoy doesn’t have any 2025 tape. The good news is McCoy’s 2024 tape is really, really good. He is patient, agile and balanced in press man, with the reactive athleticism to gear up or down quickly. He shows terrific awareness in zone coverage to feel and bait routes around him while also being able to drive on the action in front of him.
NFL teams can’t wait to see him (and his medicals) at the combine.
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Thanks to his physical traits, Proctor flashes dominance when he plays on time. He has the size and movement skills to engulf defenders when in rhythm as a pass blocker. However, he struggles to negotiate space and understand his leverage, and it is a similar story in the run game — talent isn’t the issue.
If his discipline and technique catch up to his physical ability, we’ll be cooking with gas.
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Terrell is a fluid, easy mover with light footwork in his pedal and read-and-drive reactions. He crowds receivers up and down the field and displays instinctive qualities to find and play the football.
You would have liked to see more interceptions from him, but he posted impactful production the past two seasons (combined 25 passes defended, eight forced fumbles) and plays with a “Honey Badger” aura.
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After several years of flash plays, Mesidor put it all together as a super senior and made significant strides with his pass-rush instincts. Along with urgent upfield quickness, he has aggressive, well-timed hands and a deep bag of rush moves, which allows him to vary his attack and create challenging angles for blockers.
Because of his age and injury history, Mesidor won’t be universally loved, but his 2025 tape shows a disruptive force.
An alum of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” Sadiq is a brawny athlete with a unique combination of explosiveness and play strength. He brings both short-area quickness and long speed to the position, and he’s able to outpace coverage and win at all three levels of the field. He needs continued technique work as a blocker but competes with outstanding physicality to latch, drive and win his assignment.
He has the potential to be a mismatch-creating weapon in the NFL.
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I received some pushback in November after Freeling made the cut for my first 2026 mock draft. But the more eyes that checked him out, the quieter the criticism became.
His youth is evident, but so too are his big-man athleticism and the upside needed to be a long-term NFL starter.
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An urgent, gliding athlete, Concepcion isn’t all the way there yet, but he has come a long way with his route running and routinely creates separation. He isn’t the most natural hands-catcher (10.3 percent drop rate in 2025), although he will benefit in the NFL from having a more receiver-friendly quarterback.
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Because of his open-field athleticism, Thieneman has a lot to offer in the NFL, including the versatility to make plays over the top in coverage or downhill against the run. With his impressive range and anticipation from the deep half, he can guard sidelines and sort through routes. He reminds me of Justin Reid.
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Yes, Banks missed most of the 2025 season because of an injury and is still learning how to maximize his talent. But It is hard to find 6-foot-6, 335-pound athletes with 35-inch arms and Banks’ level of ability. Teams liked seeing him get better and better throughout Senior Bowl week.
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A good-sized athlete, Boston plays big and balanced, and he has vacuum hands (3.1 percent drop rate). He treats the catch point like a power forward in the paint, boxing out and using his rangy frame and focus to secure the football. He doesn’t have the juice to simply run by NFL man coverage, but he is a proven chain-mover.
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With his power, McDonald is at his best as a run-stuffer. He resets the line of scrimmage with his initial burst and power, then attacks blocks from a leveraged position. He will require time to develop more of a pass-rush identity, but his dominant run-game qualities will make him immediately useful for an NFL team.
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Cooper plays with above-average strength, athletic coordination and competitiveness at the catch point. He opens his stride to create windows for his quarterback and shows a savvy awareness for his surroundings to secure the ball mid-air. His run-after-catch skills will help separate him on draft boards.
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Hood checks boxes for size, speed, physicality and catch-point skills. He is still developing his route anticipation from off coverage, but he plays sticky man to man and gets busy as a run defender. Hood had an up-and-down Senior Bowl week, but the highs made him look like a first-round player.
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The NFL covets dynamic space athletes, and Howell brings a ton of juice off the edge. With his get-off burst, he can eat up a tackle’s cushion, and he uses his agility and aggressive hands to get blockers off balance using his rush sequencing.
His development in defending the run game will determine his pro ceiling.
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Lomu is an above-average athlete, which shows both in pass protection and the run game. He struggled to play with consistent aggression or leg drive as a run blocker, and NFL power will be eye-opening for him. His upside, however, points to him becoming a starter.
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Thanks to his footwork and hips, McNeil-Warren is a fluid mover with functional range and improved instincts versus the pass. He drives on the football in run support and took a master’s class on the “Peanut punch,” but I want to see him continue to improve his take-on and tackle-finishing skills.
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Using his football smarts as a run defender, Allen is quick to sort, fill and chest up ball carriers, often playing one step ahead of the other 10 defenders on the field. He has inconsistent pop and power as a take-on player in tight spaces but sifts through blockers with lateral agility.
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Woods moves with big-man twitch and the foot quickness to elude blocks in tight quarters. However, for a player with his explosive traits, he doesn’t have many quick wins on his tape and needs to learn how to diversify his rush approach.
His motor and scheme flexibility are floor-raising qualities.
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It’s a potential red flag that Simpson had only 15 career starts in college, especially considering the dips in his performance over the second half of the 2025 season. But having grown up in a college program (his dad has been an FCS head coach for 20 years), Simpson brings a unique perspective with his ability to read out the field and subtly navigate muddy pockets.
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As a pass rusher, Thomas is an explosive athlete who can win on the high side with bend or treat blockers like practice sleds using leveraged speed to power. Though he plays with grit, his lack of length shows in the run game, which leads to missed tackles and contain issues.
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Parker is at his best when he finds a runway and uses his get-off, forward lean and length to drive blockers backward into the laps of quarterbacks. His speed-to-power attack is formidable, but NFL blockers will be expecting it — how he develops his setup and secondary rush will determine his pro ceiling.
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An energetic, reliable big man, Miller has an NFL body and helps disrupt an offense’s ground game. Like most Georgia defensive linemen, he was kept fresh by playing in a heavy rotation and is still learning how to sequence a pass rush, but he has the tools to add immediate value to an NFL front.
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Johnson is a sticky cover man, both in man and zone. He plays with clean pedal mechanics to mirror and match in press man and flashes a burst to regain phase down the field. He can get “big-boyed” at times by bigger receivers and in the run game, but he doesn’t go down without a fight.
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Young is a tad rigid as a pass rusher and doesn’t have ideal cornering speed, but he is long, strong and determined with the hand usage to force his way through blockers. His play recognition and full-extension physicality as a run defender blossomed during his senior season.
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Ponds has been the smallest player on the field since pee-wee ball, which has created a permanent chip on his shoulder — and sharpened his skills in other areas.
Using quick-twitch footwork and body control, he has the cover talent to play tight in man to man or bait and drive from depth. He defends with a confident swagger, although bigger athletes will have an unquestioned advantage against him.
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Cisse is an interesting prospect. He has no trouble staying hip to hip in man coverage because of his explosive athletic talent (his vertical and 40-yard dash at the combine should be exceptional), but there are holes in his game that create some doubt about his pro transition.
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Another polarizing prospect. Miller plays too upright, but his quickness up the arc and physical demeanor in the run game help him get the job done.
Bottom line: NFL teams will always bet on offensive linemen with Miller’s combination of physical traits, competitive toughness and remarkable football character.
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Bisontis offers a well-rounded skill set — athleticism, strength and the ability to create movement. The key questions center around his position flexibility and blocking leverage, but his contact balance and consistency point to him being a successful pro, sooner than later.
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With his proportionate thickness and movement skills, Iheanachor passes the eye test with flying colors. Having grown up playing soccer and basketball, he has fluid footwork and body control in his pass sets, although he can do a better job governing his quickness to avoid spacing issues.
Iheanachor was on my preseason top 50 in August, so he didn’t come out of nowhere. However, his Senior Bowl performance certainly made him a more well-known prospect.
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At the risk of sounding obtuse, Bernard is just a good football player.
He is a good-sized athlete who can gear up and down with ease and plays just as comfortably along the sideline as when attacking the middle of the field. It will be more challenging for him to create separation against NFL corners, but he is natural at addressing the football and competes with the toughness to play through contact.
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Brazzell gets to top speed in a hurry, which allows him to stack corners on his hip and keep them there. He can sink to smoothly get in and out of breaks, although scouts want to see him improve his consistency on intermediate routes and expand his route menu (48.7 percent of his routes in 2025 were either a hitch or a go).
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Golday was asked to operate in a ton of space in college (almost like a nickel defender), which helped showcase his gazelle-like speed to chase down the ball anywhere on the field. His mental processing took a clear jump in 2025, which was the hope in his second season as a full-time overhang linebacker.
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An above-average athlete for his position, Stowers attacks the technique of defenders and uses his quickness to consistently win one-on-one on slants, digs or seam balls. He’s produced mixed results when asked to attack in traffic, but he has reliable hands and fluid adjustment skills.
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A big, athletic target, Fields is cut from the Michael Pittman Jr. mold, with build-up speed and a go-get-it gear when the ball is in the air. He needs to expand his route proficiency, but his reflexes and catching radius will translate really well to the pro game.
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With prototypical size and speed for outside work, Igbinosun can carry routes vertically and stay in phase to contest passing windows. Teams must be comfortable with his aggressive physicality — he was flagged a combined 16 times in coverage over the past two seasons (although that number decreased from 12 in 2024 to just four in ‘25).
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With square, low pads, Price changes gears quickly to anticipate lanes and cut through them. He can strafe behind the line to out-leverage pursuit and smartly uses his blocking to create running room.
He averaged fewer than 10 offensive touches per game in both 2024 (7.8) and in 2025 (9.9), so he’ll enter the league with plenty of tread left on his tires.
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Moore gains ground quickly out of his stance as a pass rusher, with the momentum and length to be effective converting speed to power. He is unselfish keeping the ball contained as an edge-setter, although I want to see him be more of a playmaker in the run game.
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Bell passes the eye test with his size and acceleration, and he displays the versatility to be both a bully possession target and run-after-catch weapon.
He was about 20 spots higher in the rankings before suffering a torn ACL in December, an injury which will sideline him for the entire draft process and, potentially, the start of the 2026 NFL season.
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Klare is a good-looking athlete, with the speed and urgency that suggest he has yet to play his best football. He needs to improve some of his pacing and the subtleties of getting open, but his route movements are crisp and fluid. The foundation is there to be a serviceable blocker, too.
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A lean, stretched-out athlete, Wheatley needs to be more consistent with his run-fit angles and finishing skills, but he is a willing run defender with a decisive downhill trigger. In coverage, he plays with outstanding balance and ball skills, and he has a solid feel for route concepts.
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An impressive size-speed prospect, Hill brings athletic versatility to the field with his range versus the run, speed as a blitzer and change of direction in coverage. His stack-and-shed efficiency must improve, but he plays with the toughness to evade blocks and continue his pursuit.
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With his rocked-up, athletic build, Jacas is a quick and violent pass rusher — he credits his wrestling background for his handwork and maneuvering skills. He uses his heavy hands as a run defender to strike blockers but gets tangled when facing length and must improve his awareness versus seal-down blocks.
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Haulcy was given the nickname “Mr. Give Me That” in high school, because of his ability to create turnovers — an ability that translated to the college game. He covers a ton of ground and looks just as comfortable in the deep half as he does near the box.
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Abney has only average size but plays bigger (and more competitively) than he looks. He is a little bit of a wild defender, which NFL route runners will take advantage of while he matures. But his fluid change-of-direction skills help him play sticky in coverage.
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A 320-pounder with almost 35-inch arms, Hunter is an active run defender who can work up and down the line of scrimmage. He is limited as a pass rusher by his tall pads and inconsistent pocket push, but he should be an asset on early downs.
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Williams is a controlled, fluid athlete and competes with a slow heartbeat. He does a great job reading leverage out of the slot to give his quarterback a target, although I expected there to be more explosive plays on his tape (ranked 196th in the FBS in catches of 20-plus yards).
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Hurst wasn’t a well-known name to most while playing for a one-win team in 2025, but scouts were buzzing about him throughout fall. At 6-3, 207, he can break off routes or win downfield — nobody in the FBS had more catches of 20-plus yards over the past two seasons.
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Tiernan, who finished his college career with 43 straight starts, is a large-framed blocker with controlled, efficient movements as a pass blocker that help him stay square against various pass-rush angles. His recovery skills aren’t as consistent in the run game, but his hand usage is advanced for his age.
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The “quarterback of the defense,” according to the Texas Tech coaches, Rodriguez is quick off his spot with the backfield vision to sort and drive on the football. With 19 career forced turnovers, he has the ball production that will separate him on draft boards.
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A former hooper, Sarratt is a coordinated athlete who knows how to use his size and adjust to the football — skills that made him a back-shoulder machine for the Hoosiers. No one would describe his speed as “electric,” but he can find another gear when needed.
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Trotter is an absolute hammer downhill. He has above-average run instincts and plays with the toughness that would make his dad, former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, proud. His struggles to make plays in coverage kept him from being ranked higher, but he is an easy player to like because of the way he closes on the ball and attacks contact.
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NFL scouts watching the Auburn defensive line to see Keldric Faulk often left with a new appreciation for Crawford.
Crawford feels undersized at times on tape, especially once bigger bodies latch him, but he explodes off the ball. His effort consistently pops as a pass rusher, run defender and when dropping in coverage.
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Dennis-Sutton wins with a combination of quickness and power, in all facets of his game. He isn’t very deceptive as a pass rusher, but his hands are active and aggressive, which allows him to mix up his attack using varying swims, stabs, rips and chops.
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A massive dude, Jackson carries 330 pounds evenly distributed and has arms that dangle past his knees. He flashes dominance in the run game, with length to keep blockers out of his frame and play strength to dispose of single blocks. His pass rush is predictable, but it’s not easy to slow down.
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A see-ball, get-ball hunter, Louis is undersized but quick to trigger and has explosive closing speed. He was primarily a curl/flat zone defender in coverage but has the athletic tools to handle more man-to-man responsibilities.
He won’t be for every scheme, but he’ll shine for the team that has the right vision for him.
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Were draft grades determined by nicknames, “Big Citrus” would be a top-10 pick. Orange won’t be drafted quite that high, but he is going to bring value to an NFL defense as a space-eating boulder who has better range than one might expect.
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Smith is a complicated evaluation, because you must balance his intriguing cover talent with his poor effort as a tackler. That said, because of his range over the top combined with the instincts to make plays on the football, he could be this class’ version of Calen Bullock (No. 78 pick, 2024).
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An impressive size-speed athlete, Moore didn’t have the college career many expected, primarily because of injuries. However, his presence grew on the NFL radar during a healthy 2025 campaign. He plays with patience and control to stay on top of routes, both underneath and vertically.
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My pick for the prospect who will have the fastest 40-yard dash at this year’s combine, Thompson is no sleeper — he led the SEC in receiving yards in 2025 and likely would have led the FBS, too, had he been blessed with better quarterback play. He is a smaller target but creates big plays at every level of the field.
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Because of his athletic gifts, Branch has the talent for a role beyond what Georgia asked of him. But just how much more can he do?
His career average depth of target was just 5.2 yards, but manufactured touches allowed him to show off his catch-and-burst ability.
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Scott is one of the most disruptive defensive backs at the line of scrimmage that I’ve evaluated. He is undersized and plays a specialized role, but his read-react speed and toughness as a tackler will endear him to NFL coaches.
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A former walk-on and late bloomer, Stukes got better each season in college, while playing mostly in a nickel role. He has outstanding instincts and toughness — and put some “wow” interceptions on film.
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At 6-3, 278 with 34-inch arms, Overton has the size and quickness to work inside or outside. He has yet to turn the flashes into consistent impact, but a year of strength and technique development with NFL coaching could get him there.
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A massive, well-proportioned blocker, Pregnon has an NFL body, and he plays with power through his hips and shock in his hands. He anchors in pass pro and creates movement in the run game, driving defenders from the play when he stays balanced through engagement.
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At just 234 pounds, Height doesn’t have the size that teams desire for an edge player. But keeping him blocked is easier said than done. His combination of initial quickness, sudden feet and active hands help him slither around roadblocks and close in a flash.
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Using his long arms and leg drive, Farmer can fit up and dump defenders in the run game. Despite some pad-level issues, he has a stout anchor and heavy punch in pass protection, and he is quick to replace his hands and recover if he’s initially beaten.
He looks like an NFL starter.
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Nussmeier is an undersized, strong-armed passer who can efficiently deliver from various arm slots without sacrificing velocity. He can make any throw he wants and isn’t shy about testing quickly expiring windows — although those overconfident decisions can lead to turnovers.
The foundation of his game will translate well as a backup who can start (and win) games, if needed.
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Arguably the top center in the class, Slaughter knows how to lose slowly in pass pro and get angles blocked in the run game. He is a “do your job” type of guy, and his veteran makeup will be attractive for teams in the center market.
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A college right tackle who projects best inside at guard, Dunker plays with brute strength and old-school toughness. Some lower-body stiffness pops up, but he loads ammo into his hands to be a nasty mauler in the run game.
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With his ability to pick up pre-snap clues, Elliott diagnoses quickly versus the run and has the speed to chase down plays. He was up and down in coverage on tape but can hold up in zone and communicates well. His production and character are extra feathers in his cap.
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Whether he stays outside as a swing tackle or moves to guard, Barber can provide valuable depth along an NFL offensive line. He passes the eye test with his long frame and adequate muscle mass, and he’s an athlete with a basketball background.
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Built in the mold of Jonnu Smith, Joly is a good-sized athlete who can drop his weight at the top of routes and uncover with foot quicks and savvy. He has large, strong hands and has developed into a ball-winner because of his ability to frame the catch and finish, regardless of his surroundings.
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Rivers turns you off with his size, but then immediately draws you back in with his on-field play.
He transitions cleanly in press-man coverage to stay in phase, annoy receivers and position his body to contest throws. He is a missile in run support, too, although his lack of size severely limits his margin for error as a tackler.
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Injuries held Schrauth back the past two seasons, but his tape when healthy shows a future NFL starter. Built the way you want, he is a smooth mover off the ball and plays with the awareness and strength to keep defenders blocked.
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Muhammad is a good-sized athlete who isn’t shy about throwing his hands into receivers to jam at the line. He doesn’t have top-tier speed, but he can mask that with smooth transition skills and the coverage confidence to stay within arm’s length of receivers.
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Built like a basketball power forward, Trigg is a long, coordinated athlete with the arm length and wingspan that make offensive linemen jealous. He needs to cut down on his drops, but it looks like he is catching a Nerf football with the way he “little brothers” defenders at the catch point.
Proving to NFL teams that accountability won’t be a question mark is his main priority during the draft process.
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With his agile cutting skills, Johnson is explosive laterally and has the sharp footwork and shifty body movements to give defenders the slip. His feet can get a little bounce-happy at times, but he makes it work by pressing the line and setting up open-field defenders.
His pass-catching savvy will be an asset for him.
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Although he is a linear mover, Lawrence is a high-motor chaser and brings some juice rushing off the edge. His run defense is inconsistent, but he uses his long arms to stack and free himself to hunt the football.
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Virgil is a silky-smooth athlete with the long-striding speed and adequate ball skills that will give him a fighting chance to be a productive outside receiver in the NFL. His versatility on special-teams coverages will increase his value.
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McClellan looks like an NFL player (6-3, 315, 34-inch arms, 11-inch hands) and plays with functional strength both to command the point of attack and shrink the pocket as a rusher. He is an underrated player who will be part of a rotation for a long time.
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A college left tackle who projects best inside at center, Zuhn is a solid athlete who understands positional leverage. It will only help that NFL scouts say he is an “off the charts” type of kid who can play any of the five offensive line positions in a pinch.
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The same range and awareness that made Boettcher an elite center fielder on Oregon’s baseball team shows on the football field — he uses opportunistic eyes to read and drive without hesitation. He is a classic see-ball, get-ball defender who is wired the right way.
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Casey is a tough, veteran blocker who relies on technical savvy and play recognition to keep defenders occupied. Despite some drifting and stiffness in his lower half, he is athletic enough to stay square in pass protection and has strong hands to combat whatever rushers throw at him.
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Trey’s little brother, Bryce Lance is 6-3, 210 with Velcro hands and more juice than you think (“Freaks List” alum with a 40-inch vertical). He posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for the Bison and passed up seven-figure NIL offers to stay loyal to the North Dakota State program.
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A quiet winner of Senior Bowl week, Benny waited his turn behind Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant before becoming a starter in 2025. His fierce hands and lower-body quickness help him deconstruct blocks and impact the play.
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