2026 NFL Draft Stock Up
David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech
Bailey was phenomenal against Oregon and made some huge plays to help keep his team in the game. Early in the first quarter, Bailey used his speed to blow by right tackle Alex Harkey and rip down Moore for a third-down sack. On the next possession, Bailey showed his explosiveness with a leaping pass breakup. Late in the second quarter on a fourth-and-goal, Bailey read a stretch play well flowing with the line and then made a leaping pass breakup to deny Oregon points. Bailey had other plays getting the better of left tackle Isaiah World with a speed-to-power pressure, got past him with speed around the corner, and contributed to some stops in the ground game. In the third quarter, Bailey had a good run tackle to set up a third down. In the next play, Bailey used a bull rush to push through World, and Bailey hit Moore just after the ball was released. While Bailey didn’t get the sack, he hurried the throw, and it was intercepted by Texas Tech.
Overall, this tape is going to help Bailey, as he was too fast, strong, and athletic for the Ducks’ tackles. They were holding on for dear life constantly, and Bailey made some huge plays to help keep his team in the game. Bailey limited the Ducks’ offense with sacks, batted passes, and pressures that created turnovers. This tape was phenomenal for Bailey and could help him to go in the top-10 next April.
Teitum Tuioti, DE, Oregon
Tuioti was active all game with big plays to help Oregon shut out Texas Tech. In the early going, he had a bull rush through the right tackle and took down Behren Morton for a coverage sack. He also made a big play on special teams, catching a pass on a fake punt for a conversion. Tuioti had tackles in run support and pressures. In the fourth quarter, he hustled to a check-down and made a key third-down tackle. The very next play, Tuioti fought through his block to get a fourth-down sack that essentially killed any hopes of a comeback from Texas Tech. Tuioti does not have a high first-round skill set, but he plays extremely hard with a relentless motor. Tuioti also has functional quickness and strength to beat blockers. This tape will help Tuioti in the 2026 or 2027 NFL Draft.
Harrison Wallace III, WR, Ole Miss
Wallace had the game of his life, hauling in nine receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown. He ate up zone coverage from Georgia, finding the spots in zone and hauling in some clutch catches with defenders bearing down on him. Wallace also showed some suddenness and speed to separate from man coverage. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has quality size, to go with shifty route-running and suddenness out of the break. This tape will definitely help his draft grade, as he had his way with a secondary that has a lot of future NFL competitors.
Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
Stephens (6-5, 315) has been an effective guard for the Hawkeyes the past few seasons. He has been a reliable starter at left guard with the ability to create some push in the ground game. Stephens could start out as a backup before growing into a potential starter.
Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Tiernan (6-7, 325) has started at left tackle the past two seasons for the Wildcats after starting at right tackle as a sophomore. Tiernan is a tall, long tackle who could also move inside to guard in the NFL. He is strong at the point of attack with the ability to tie up defenders. Tiernan has upside to rise if he has a strong post-season.
Rueben Bain, DE, Miami
Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami
Bain and Akheem Mesidor were very good in 2025, and they kept up their excellent play in the playoff game against Ohio State. On the opening drive, Mesidor looped to the inside to get a third-down sack with Bain being a step behind him. Shortly later in the first quarter, Bain pushed through the Buckeyes’ left tackle to get a tackle for a loss. Early in the second quarter, Bain worked off the left guard to get a coverage sack of Julian Sayin. Shortly later, Sayin broke two tackles and kept retreating, but Mesidor cleaned up the scramble after getting by the right tackle to get his second sack of the first half.
Bain is strong and quick at the point of attack. Bain shows a nice ability to shed and scrap with offensive linemen. On top of his functional strength, Bain has some speed to close, and he plays hard. Bain has an excellent motor, and he gets some sacks based on his effort. For the NFL, Bain looks like a prospect for the middle of the first round.
Mesidor has speed off the edge and plays with good leverage. He is quick to close and shows an ability to use his hands and feet at the same time. With agility and loose hips, Mesidor can redirect and weave through traffic. Some team sources have said they think Mesidore could be a day-two pick. However, Mesidor could rise in the lead-up to the draft and may end up being a candidate for the back half of the first round.
2025 NFL Draft Stock Down
Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
Alex Harkey, OT, Oregon
World and Harkey really struggled against Texas Tech and their talented defensive line. Both really struggled with David Bailey and looked almost incapable of blocking him. World has a good skill set with size, strength, quickness, and athleticism. But he played at Nevada for years and has not had a lot of tests against elite NFL-caliber competition. This tape showed that World needs development and is more of a backup to start out his career with the potential to develop into being a starter. This tape will cause more projections of World as a day-two pick from pro teams. This tape makes Harkey look more like a guard for the NFL. He could be a mid-round or day-three pick. Harkey needs to block much better at the Senior Bowl to help his grade.
