2026 NFL Draft Stock Up
Parker Roberetson, S, Oklahoma State
Robertson (5-11, 185) has been one of the stars of the pro day circuit with an excellent workout in Stillwater. Robertson had a fast 40 time at 4.45 seconds, had a 35-inch vertical jump, and was superb in the field drills, according to sources. In 2025, Robertson was a productive player, totaling 77 tackles with five passes batted, one sack, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions. He could start out as a backup and special teams contributor with the upside to grow into a bigger role.
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
The moves made in free agency really benefited Tyson and have improved his chances of going in the top-10 next month. With the Washington Commanders signing three edge rushers and the Giants re-signing their starting right tackle, that fills two needs for those teams and gives them more flexibility to consider a receiver like Tyson. Teams really like Tyson’s tape, and if he checks out well medically, he could go top-10 next April.
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Similar to Tyson, Tate benefits from the moves in free agency. Along with the Giants and Commanders, the Saints and Chiefs could give consideration to a wide receiver in the top-10 after free agency additions. The Saints filling a hole at running back with Travis Etienne and the Chiefs adding a second first-round pick gives them the flexibility to consider a receiver in the top-10. With those four teams as well as the receiver-needy Browns picking at 6th overall, Tate and Tyson could go in the top-10 next month.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
In speaking with team sources, they are of the belief that Love will probably go in the top five. League sources think that the Titans at 4 or the Giants at 5 will take Love. Each team is starting second-year quarterbacks with new head coaches, and Love could be an instant impact contributor to help the young quarterbacks with a steady running game and better down-and-distance situations. Love looks like a lock to get selected quickly in the 2026 NFL Draft.
2025 NFL Draft Stock Down
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Simpson has not performed poorly in the pre-draft process; the moves of free agency have hurt his options in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings signing veteran starters, there isn’t a team that has an opening for a rookie starter aside from the Las Vegas Raiders, who are drafting Fernando Mendoza, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are eventually re-signing Aaron Rodgers. Simpson could be in a position of sliding too late in the first round or even too early in the second round after the moves made by teams in free agency.
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Fano could slide in the first round because of concerns about his lack of length and whether he needs to move inside to guard in the NFL. Another potential cause of sliding was the free-agent moves. With the Browns, Giants, and Commanders addressing tackle in free agency, that reduced the number of options for teams picking in the top 10 to take an offensive lineman. Cleveland could still do it, but with a second first-rounder, they could wait until their pick from the Jaguars to fill the need. Fano and other tackles could slide in the draft next April.
