Live 2026 NFL Draft Grades: Round 6

2026 NFL Draft Grades for Round 6:

182. Cleveland Browns: Taylen Green, QB/WR, Arkansas – A- Grade
     Taylen Green has great athleticism and arm strength, but is extremely raw as a passer. Some teams believe he should move to receiver. It’s nice that if Green fails, the Browns could just move him to receiver. I had Green in the fourth round, so there’s good value atop Round 6.
     
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183. Arizona Cardinals: Karson Sharar, LB, Iowa – C- Grade
     Karson Sharar was productive at Iowa, but doesn’t really translate to the NFL outside of being a backup or a special teamer. I had him as a UDFA.
     
     
184. Tennessee Titans: Jackie Marshall, DL, Baylor – C- Grade
     Jackie Marshall is an undersized and slow defensive lineman who happens to be a tweener. I didn’t have him being draftable, so the Titans could have done better than this.
     
     
185. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bauer Sharp, TE, LSU – C Grade
     Bauer Sharp is an atheltic tight end, but he’s a project. I didn’t have him in my top 400. I get the idea behind this selection, as the Buccaneers are swinging for the fences, which is fine.
     
     
186. New York Giants: Bobby Jamison-Travis, NT, Auburn – B Grade
     Bobby Jamison-Travis is stout against the run, but doesn’t offer anything as a pass rusher. With Dexter Lawrence gone, this pick can’t be a surprise. Jamison-Travis makes sense in Round 6.
     
     
187. Washington Redskins: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State – A Grade
     Kaytron Allen is a physical runner who generates yards after contact. The Redskins don’t have much going on at running back, so Allen could see a decent number of carries as a rookie. Allen easily could have gone four rounds earlier.
     
     
188. New York Jets: Anez Cooper, G, Miami – B+ Grade
     Anez Cooper is strong at the point of attack. He’s a stout run blocker. The Jets needed guard help entering the 2026 NFL Draft, and they found a solid prospect whom I mocked a round earlier.
     
     
189. Cincinnati Bengals: Brian Parker, C, Duke – B Grade
     Brian Parker is a quality athlete who pass protects well. He needs to get stronger for the pros. He can play multiple positions, so that should help protect Joe Burrow, which, again, is always a good thing.
     
     
190. New Orleans Saints: Barion Brown, WR/KR, LSU – B Grade
     Barion Brown is a speedy receiver and return specialist, but is very raw. It makes sense to add a receiver and a special-teamer, but they’ll have to develop Brown. I thought he would go in this range.
     
     
191. Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor – B Grade
     Josh Cameron is a big-bodied receiver with sure hands, but has speed concerns. He’ll likely have trouble getting open in the NFL, but we’ll have to see what Liam Coen can do with him. I had Cameron going around this range.
     
     
192. New York Giants: J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois – B+ Grade
     J.C. Davis is a vesatile tackle. The Giants need depth on the offensive line to help protect Jaxson Dart, so I like this pick, especially because I had Davis going about a dozen picks earlier.
     
     
193. New York Giants: Jack Kelly, LB, BYU – A- Grade
     Jack Kelly is a tough linebacker who gives maximum effort. I love this pick, as Kelly is someone I pegged as a fourth-round pick. He could become a locker room leader for the Giants if he pans out.
     
     
194. Tennessee Titans: Pat Coogan, C, Indiana – A- Grade
     Pat Coogan is limited in athleticism, but he’s a tough run blocker who has been reliable in pass protection. I had Coogan as a fifth-round prospect, so I like that the Titans are getting him in this range and trying to improve Cam Ward’s protection.
     
     
195. Las Vegas Raiders: Malik Benson, WR, Oregon – A Grade
     Malik Benson is a speedy threat whose hands improved over his collegiate career, but happens to be a limited route runner. He could end up being a good weapon for Fernando Mendoza. I like this pick, thanks to the great value; I had Benson in the fourth round.
     
     
196. New England Patriots: Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M – B Grade
     Dametrious Crownover has a big body and needs to improve his conditioning. If he can, he could end up competing for a starting job if the Patriots have injuries up front. I had him going in this range, so this is a nice choice for the Patriots, as any sort of quality blocking is welcome.
     
     
197. Los Angeles Rams: C.J. Daniels, WR, Miami – A- Grade
     C.J. Daniels is a sure-handed receiver who runs great routes, but lacks explosion. The Rams had a rough start to this draft, but found a nice value here in the sixth round. I had Daniels going late in the fourth, so I’m a fan of this pick, especially because it fills a need.
     
     
198. Minnesota Vikings: Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest – A Grade
     Demond Claiborne is a smaller back, but is a gritty and shifty runner. I’m a fan of Claiborne, and I thought he could have easily been chosen much earlier than this. The Vikings don’t have much of a running game, so Claiborne could see some playing time.
     
     
199. Seattle Seahawks: Emmanuel Henderson, WR, Kansas – C- Grade
     Emmanuel Henderson has great speed and can make big plays after the catch. He drops a ton of passes and doesn’t run good routes. I never had him in my mock draft, so I can’t say I’m a fan of this pick.
     
     
200. Miami Dolphins: D.J. Campbell, G, Texas – B Grade
     D.J. Campbell had a lot of starting experience in college, but was penalized often. The Dolphins needed some offensive line depth and competition, and this range makes sense for Campbell.
     
     
201. Green Bay Packers: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama – B Grade
     Domani Jackson was highly touted entering college, but disappointed. He has upside, however, so maybe the Packers can mold him into a quality player. He makes sense here at No. 201.
     
     
202. Los Angeles Chargers: Logan Taylor, G, Boston College – A Grade
     Logan Taylor is a strong lineman, but lacks any sort of quickness. Still, I had Taylor slotted in the fourth round, so I love the value the Chargers are getting. Even better, they’re filling a need and making Justin Herbert happy.
     
     
203. Jacksonville Jaguars: C.J. Williams, WR, Stanford – B Grade
     Another receiver makes sense for the Jaguars if they intend on moving Travis Hunter to cornerback. C.J. Williams is a sure-handed speedy receiver. This is a fine pick for Jacksonville.
     
     
204. Houston Texans: Lewis Bond, WR, Boston College – C Grade
     Lewis Bond was very productive at Boston College. He’s light, but he’s a good route runner. I didn’t have him being drafted, so I’m not a big fan of this pick.
     
     
205. Detroit Lions: Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech – B+ Grade
     Skyler Gill-Howard is extremely explosive, but happens to be very undersized. Injury history is a concern as well. If it wasn’t for the injuries, he would have gone around the fourth round, so you could argue the Lions are getting some value.
     
     
206. Los Angeles Chargers: Alex Harkey, OT/G, Oregon – B+ Grade
     Another lineman. Justin Herbert must be thrilled. Alex Harkey is a nasty run blocker, but must improve his pass protection. So, maybe it’s Omarion Hampton who is happier. Still, the more blockers, the better.
     
     
207. Philadelphia Eagles: Micah Morris, G, Georgia – C+ Grade
     Micah Morris has good strength, quickness, and athleticism, but his work ethic and conditioning are poor. The Eagles have taken some major character concerns in this draft, so we’ll have to see if it works out for them.
     
     
208. Atlanta Falcons: Anterio Thompson, DT, Washington – B Grade
     Anterio Thompson had great workouts prior to the draft, which helped his draft stock. I had him slotted in the seventh round, so this is close enough for the Falcons, who needed to bolster the interior of their defensive line.
     
     
209. Washington Redskins: Matt Gulbin, C, Michigan State – B Grade
     Matt Gublin was a great blocker in school, but didn’t measure well athletically. He should be a fine backup in the NFL, and I thought he would go in this range, so this pick is fine.
     
     
210. Pittsburgh Steelers: Gabriel Rubio, NT, Notre Dame – C Grade
     Gabriel Rubio was a sound tackler in school, but he’s slow and raw. I had him as a priority UDFA, but never put him in my mock draft. Adding a defensive lineman makes sense, but the Steelers could have done better.
     
     
211. Baltimore Ravens: Ryan Eckley, P, Michigan State – C Grade
     Punters grow on trees, so I’m never going to grade one favorably unless they can consistently boot the ball 80 yards.
     
     
212. New England Patriots: Namdi Obiazor, LB, TCU – C Grade
     Namdi Obiazor is an athletic and productive linebacker, but he’s small and may not have much of a role outside of special teams. I didn’t have him being drafted.
     
     
213. Chicago Bears: Jordan Van Den Berg, DT, Georgia – C Grade
     Jordan Van Den Berg is a world-class athlete, but is very raw. I had him as a UDFA-type prospect, so I didn’t have him in my mock draft. The Bears are at least addressing a need in a very weak class at the position.
     
     
214. Indianapolis Colts: Caden Curry, DE, Ohio State – A Grade
     Caden Curry is a highly productive pass rusher with a nonstop motor. The Colts are filling a position of need with a great value; I had Curry slotted in the fourth round, so this is a steal.
     
     
215. Atlanta Falcons: Harold Perkins, DE, LSU – A Grade
     Harold Perkins is an explosive player with tremendous instincts. I had Perkins in the fourth round, so this is another steal. With James Pearce getting into trouble, the Falcons had to add another edge rusher.
     
     
216. Green Bay Packers: Trey Smack, K, Florida – C+ Grade
     The Packers have needed a kicker for a while. This is a fine place to take one, but this selection will never be exciting unless the kicker can hit 70-yard field goals.