2026 NFL Draft Big Board

The top prospects available for the 2026 NFL Draft.


By Charlie Campbell
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Updated April 15, 2026

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Top-5 Prospects:
1.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame. Previously: 1 Avg. 2.6 per 35
04/15/26: In 2025, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,372 yards with 18 touchdowns. He had 27 catches for 280 yards with three touchdowns receiving, and Love blocked well in pass protection. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Love worked out well and showed his excellent skill set. He is a worthy top-10 pick and is a back that is comparable to other top-16 picks like Bijan Robinson, Ezekiel Elliott, and Leonard Fournette.



In 2024, Love had a breakout season for the Fighting Irish, producing a lot of clutch plays to help the Irish reach the National Championship. As a sophomore, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,125 yards with 17 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 237 yards. Love has a strong build and is a physical downhill runner. Love is a talented runner with speed and instincts. He reminds me of Nick Chubb at Georgia.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:3 by Arizona Cardinals:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


We called this pick, and I made a lot of money from betting this selection, but I hate this decision. The Cardinals have a terrible roster and some OK running backs, so this seems like a waste. Love is undoubtedly an upgrade over the Arizona runners, but there’s nothing around him, so he’ll likely struggle to find any running room behind a pedestrian offensive line and no passing game.


2.
David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech. Previously: 2 Avg. 6.7 per 31
04/15/26: The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Bailey is a lightning fast edge rusher. In 2025, he had 14.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three passes batted, and 52 tackles. Bailey could be a riser through the 2026 draft process. He is a fast edge rusher with natural quarterback-hunting ability. In 2024, he recorded 31 tackles with seven sacks and five forced fumbles with Stanford. Bailey ran fast as expected at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:2 by New York Jets:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


David Bailey is the right pick. He is a proven edge rusher, while Arvell Reese is a one-year starter who happens to be a project because he has no natural position. Bailey will give the Jets a good chance to rattle Josh Allen and Drake Maye.


3.
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State. Previously: 3 Avg. 3.7 per 35
04/15/26: Downs had 68 tackles with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three passes broken up, and one sack in 2025. He was quiet against Texas but had an interception against Gambling. Downs played well overall against Penn State.



In 2024, Downs had 76 tackles with six passes broken up and two interceptions while helping the Buckeyes to win a National Championship. Downs was phenomenal for Alabama in 2023, recording 107 tackles, two interceptions, three passes broken up, and a forced fumble. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State. Downs (6-0, 205) has the potential to be a star prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:11 by Dallas Cowboys:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


I don’t know why the Cowboys would move up to No. 11 when they had their choice of Caleb Downs and Rueben Bain. They just wasted two fifth-round picks, which isn’t the end of the world, but is still a poor use of resources. That spoils what would otherwise be an “A” pick because Downs is one of the top players in this class. The Cowboys desperately needed to find play-makers for their defense, and they certainly obtained one.


4.
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana. Previously: 4 Avg. 6.3 per 29
04/15/26: In 2025, Mendoza completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. He had seven rushing touchdowns as well. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder has a quality arm, reads the field well, makes good decisions, and has dangerous pocket passing ability. Mendoza played well for Cal in 2024. He completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mendoza has good size, and while he is not a running threat, he has some functional mobility to move around and pick up yards on the ground.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:1 by Las Vegas Raiders:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


It’s great that the Raiders didn’t listen to Dan Orlovsky and his army of 15 NFL general managers he allegedly spoke to who agreed with him that Ty Simpson was a better prospect than Fernand Mendoza. This was complete nonsense, and the Raiders made the correct choice. One of Charlie Campbell’s sources compared Mendoza to Joe Flacco with mobility, so if that holds up, the Raiders will be very happy with this pick.


5.
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State. Previously: 5 Avg. 8.3 per 30
04/15/26: In 2025, Reese had 69 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two passes broken up, zero forced fumbles, and zero interceptions. Team sources feel that Reese is a special player as they like his instincts in combination with being big, athletic, and very fast. Reese put that skill set on display with his size and explosive speed at the NFL Scouting Combine. At 6-foot-4. 238 pounds, Reese is a large linebacker with a versatile skill set. He is very good at dropping in coverage, rushing the passer, and is a sideline-to-sideline run defender. In 2024, Reese had 43 tackles with .5 sacks as a rotational backup.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:5 by New York Giants:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


I guess the Giants didn’t think Arvell Reese would be available, so they passed on Jordyn Tyson for him. Reese may be intriguing, but again, he has no set position and is just a one-year starter. Now, Tyson may not get to the Giants, so it’ll be difficult to find some help for Jaxson Dart. This pick has a ton of upside, but there’s a low floor as well, especially when considering that edge rush was not a need whatsoever.



Top-10 Prospects:
6.
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State. Previously: 6 Avg. 35.8 per 35
04/15/26: In 2025, Styles had 83 tackles, five passes defended, one interception, .5 sacks, and a forced fumble. Styles (6-4, 243) has a lot of talent and started to play up to his potential during the 2024 season. He finished with 100 tackles, six sacks, one forced fumble, and five passes broken up. In 2023, he recorded 53 tackles, two sacks, and one pass batted. Throughout his career, Styles was very good in pass coverage. Styles started out as a safety, but was eventually moved to linebacker. Styles is fast, athletic, and versatile. He could be a valuable zone coverage linebacker who is also a sideline-to-sideline run defender. He had a legendary workout at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:7 by Washington Commanders:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


Sonny Styles doesn’t provide positional value, but that’s out the window in this lackluster draft class. The Redskins are getting the best player on the board who fills a huge need for them. They should be able to cover the middle of the field for once, and Styles will be very useful against the Eagles’ offense.


7.
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State. Previously: 7 Avg. 6.3 per 35
04/15/26: Tyson had 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns. He missed a few games with injuries, and that has been a common theme for Tyson. Thus, some team sources have medical concerns about Tyson’s durability in the NFL. However, he is a well-rounded receiver who is tremendous at generating separation. He should go top-16 unless his medical reports drop him down.



Tyson was a dangerous weapon for the Sun Devils in 2024 as he hauled in 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tyson is fast with easy acceleration. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has adequate size and showed some serious speed and explosiveness in 2022 when he averaged 21.4 yards per reception (22-470-4).

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:8 by New Orleans Saints:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


The Saints were able to get the No. 1 receiver in this class at No. 8. Great job! It’s nice that they can help a young (sort of) quarterback with an additional weapon, especially with Chris Olave being such an injury risk. Speaking of injury risks, Tyson has some durability concerns, but nothing like a knee or anything. Mike Evans also has hamstring issues, and I doubt the Buccaneers regret drafting and paying him.


8.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon. Previously: 8 Avg. 15.4 per 32
04/15/26: In 2025, Sadiq had 46 catches for 531 yards and eight touchdowns. Sadiq flashed in 2024 with 24 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Sadiq is a dangerous receiver with athletic upside. Team sources are raving about Sadiq as a talent and mismatch weapon. He put his talent on display with the fastest 40-yard dash for a tight end prospect since 2003.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:16 by New York Jets:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


Multi-tight end formations have been en vogue lately, so this pick makes sense despite the Jets having a talented tight end in Mason Taylor. Kenyon Sadiq figures to be a great weapon for the Jets, who are starved for play-makers outside of Garrett Wilson. Arch Manning has to love this selection because he’s currently slotted to the Jets in our 2027 NFL Mock Draft.


9.
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami. Previously: 10 Avg. 22.7 per 35
04/15/26: Mauigoa was a star recruit and one of the top players in the nation. After choosing the Hurricanes, Mauigoa has been a starting tackle the past three seasons. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has a quality skill set with upside, but has not been dominant. Some team sources feel he might be better off moving inside to guard in the NFL, but he could be a starting right tackle or guard in the NFL.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:10 by New York Giants:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


What in the world are the Giants doing? They initially drafted a developmental player over an explosive receiver to potentially be an edge rusher, which they don’t need, and now they drafted a tackle, which they also don’t need, and yet that tackle may not be able to play this year because of a back injury. New York had loads of potential entering the 2026 NFL Draft and squandered it.


10.
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah. Previously: 11 Avg. 10.7 per 35
04/15/26: Fano has had a mixed performance this season. Taking on Texas Tech, he did a nice job overall with Red Raiders edge rusher David Bailey, but Fano had a critical penalty that canceled out a long touchdown pass. Team sources have been mixed on Fano, and some feel his 2025 tape has been underwhelming. Others really like him and think that he has huge upside, great character, and will be an excellent player in a couple years if he gets good coaching to develop him.



The 6-foot-5, 304-pound Fano has a lot of talent, and has played well at tackle for the Utes. He has been a versatile tackle with 11 starts at left tackle and 13 at right tackle heading into the 2025 season. For the most part, Fano played on the left side in 2023 and on the right side in 2024.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:9 by Cleveland Browns:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


We don’t get to say this often, but great drafting by the Browns. They easily could have drafted the top tackle in this class at No. 6, yet they fooled the Chiefs into thinking someone wanted Mansoor Delane at No. 7 or 8, picking up third- and fifth-round picks in the process. And yet, they still obtained the player they wanted at No. 6! This is an A+ pick for the Browns, who finally have a potential stud at left tackle.


Top-15 Prospects:
11.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU. Previously: 12 Avg. 11 per 35
04/15/26: Delane had 45 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. He has played well this season for LSU.



Delane is an instinctive defender with a quality skill set for the next level. In 2024, he had four interceptions with seven passes defended, two forced fumbles, and 54 tackles with Virginia Tech. In 2023, he had one interception, one pass batted, and 54 tackles. He had eight breakups with an interception in 2022 as a freshman. The 6-foot-1, 188-pounder has good size to him with upside to continue to get better as he gains experience.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:6 by Kansas City Chiefs:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


The Chiefs traded up three spots for a player they easily could have taken at No. 9. Wow. Mansoor Delane is considered the top cornerback in this class, but only because Jermod McCoy isn’t healthy. McCoy is a better corner, making this a very strange pick. It’s not like the Chiefs didn’t have any other needs.


12.
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama. Previously: 13 Avg. 15.1 per 35
04/15/26: Proctor had a mixed 2025 season. There were games where he was excellent. He was solid but had a few plays get away from him against Missouri and their dynamic edge rush tandem. He had some problems with Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk. Proctor had an ugly game against South Carolina. Proctor has a good skill set, but weight issues are a problem for the NFL. Proctor has a lot of talent, but needs development.



Overall, Proctor played well in 2023 as a freshman. Except for struggling against Michigan in the college football playoff, Proctor was generally reliable in protecting Jalen Milroe. Proctor (6-7, 360) is a massive lef tackle who could also be a right tackle candidate in the NFL. Sources from Alabama have said that Proctor has make-up and character concerns.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:12 by Miami Dolphins:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


The Lions were really hoping Kadyn Proctor would fall to them, but the Dolphins would have none of that. Proctor is risky with his weight, but there’s a ton of upside with this pick for the Dolphins, who have needed offensive line help for years. On top of that, they also picked up two fifth-round picks for free. Nice job!


13.
Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn. Previously: 14 Avg. 6.9 per 35
04/15/26: Faulk had 29 tackles with two sacks and three passes batted. He played well, but the lack of pass rush production was disappointing. Auburn hurt Faulk by playing him in a lot of a two-gap scheme. Faulk has a good skill set, lots of upside, and outstanding character.



Faulk was a beast for Auburn in 2024, with a big-time presence behind the line of scrimmage. He had seven sacks, 45 tackles, and one forced fumble. He has shown speed and power as a pass rusher while being a big-bodied lineman to defend the run. The 6-foot-6, 288-pounder has upside to develop as he gains experience.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:31 by Tennessee Titans:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


The Titans began the night by screwing up our draft prop on Jordyn Tyson, but at least they ended the night on a high note. Keldric Faulk has superb talent and could have easily been chosen in the teens or maybe even No. 12. The Titans don’t have an edge rush, so the Titans are filling a huge need with a prospect with insane upside.


14.
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama. Previously: 9 Avg. 5 per 26
04/15/26: In 2025, Simpson completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,500 yards with 28 touchdowns, five interceptions, and two rushing touchdowns. Simpson has shown some serious arm talent, making some beautiful throws downfield with superb ball placement to beat tight coverage. In tight games, Simpson made some great passes to lead his team to wins over Georgia and Missouri. Simpson (6-2, 208) is accurate, smart, has a strong arm, and throws with timing and anticipation.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:13 by Los Angeles Rams:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Sorry. This is one of the dumbest picks I’ve ever seen. The Rams are on the verge to win the Super Bowl right now. They needed the best player available to put them over the top. Instead, they selected a one-year starter who melted down in every big game. There’s a chance Simpson wouldn’t have been the starter at Alabama had he returned to school.

Some will compare this to the Packers drafting Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love, but the difference is that the Packers didn’t reach on them. They took those two quarterbacks, and Rodgers was a massive value. This is a huge reach. I can’t believe the Rams made what could be the dumbest selection in NFL history if it costs them a Super Bowl.


15.
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee. Previously: 16 Avg. 13.5 per 35
04/15/26: McCoy did not play this season as he works his way back from a torn ACL. Some team sources think McCoy is worthy of going top-20 if his medical report comes back clean.



The 6-foot, 190-pound McCoy had an excellent sophomore season with 44 tackles, four interceptions, and seven passes broken up. He played well in 2023 with 31 tackles, two interceptions, and seven breakups. McCoy is an instinctive corner with good ball skills and a willing tackler.

Drafted in Round:4 Pick:1 by Las Vegas Raiders:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


This is a risk, but every draft pick is a risk. If Jermod McCoy didn’t have a knee problem, he would’ve been a top-10 pick. However, his knee issue is degenerative, so he may never have a good NFL career, but there’s a chance that he’ll get over it and have a great career.


Top-20 Prospects:
16.
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson. Previously: 15 Avg. 19.5 per 35
04/15/26: Woods had 30 tackles with two sacks and a pass batted. He had a respectable season but was not dominant. However, Woods is a three-technique with interior pass rush talent, and that is a tough commodity to find.



Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia, and he has been disruptive for Clemson. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) has upside to be better in 2025.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:29 by Kansas City Chiefs:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


I didn’t like that the Chiefs traded up for Mansoor Delane, but I like this pick much more. Peter Woods is a talented, disruptive interior defensive lineman who easily could have gone in the 18-22 range. In fact, he would have made more sense at the 18th pick than Caleb Banks. The Chiefs are getting great value with Woods, who will be the successor for Chris Jones. We’ll have to see if Woods finally lives up to his potential, but there’s a ton of upside with this pick.


17.
Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami. Previously: 17 Avg. 26.2 per 35
04/15/26: Bain had 54 tackles, 9.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. At the point of attack, Bain (6-3, 275) is strong and violent. He is tough to set the edge in the ground game, and Bain battles hard on every snap with relentless effort. In the pass rush, he shows some quickness and power, but some team sources feel that Bain is a tweener tackle/end. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He totaled 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks.



Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. The 6-foot-3, 275-pounder has the upside to be better as he gains experience. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn
Drafted in Round:1 Pick:15 by Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


What an amazing value. Rueben Bain could have easily gone in the 7-10 range, and no one would have blinked an eye. Bain was dinged for short arms, but he’s a great player and should be able to be productive in the pros. The Buccaneers desperately needed an edge rusher, and they got the best one who’s been on the board since the fifth pick was made.


18.
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State. Previously: 18 Avg. 30.8 per 31
04/15/26: With teammates like Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Jeremiah Smith, Tate went under the radar, but he is a talented receiver in his own right and showed that in 2025. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has good size, runs well enough, and has flashed big-play ability while never being the No. 1 featured receiver. In 2025, Tate had 51 receptions for 875 yards with nine touchdowns. In 2024, Tate had 50 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns. Tate flashed as a freshman in 2023, catching 18 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. Tate has athletic upside and untapped potential.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:4 by Tennessee Titans:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


Wow, this is a surprise! The Titans really wanted to help Cam Ward, so it makes sense with Jeremiyah Love off the board. Tate over Jordyn Tyson is very interesting because Tyson is considered more of a No. 1 than Tate. I would’ve gone with Tyson, but I can’t fault the Titans for drafting a receiver.


19.
Zion Young, DE, Missouri. Previously: 19 Avg. 21.7 per 29
04/15/26: Young had 42 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes batted. He was very productive in producing pressures as well. In 2024, Young had 41 tackles with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound Young has good size, length, and upside to produce more as he gets developed. Young got a DUI arrest and has some character concerns, but he helped himself with an excellent week of Senior Bowl practice.

Drafted in Round:2 Pick:13 by Baltimore Ravens:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


Here’s the player the Lions should have drafted. The Ravens, instead, land yet another steal, which is what they do every single year because other teams don’t know how to draft. Young is extremely talented and easily could have gone in the first round. He has character concerns, but nothing nearly as egregious as Makai Lemon.


20.
Vega Ioane, G, Penn State. Previously: 20 Avg. 38.3 per 31
04/15/26: The 6-foot-4, 334-pound Ioane is a strong blocker at the point of attack with the ability to generate movement in the ground game. He is also a reliable pass protector. Ioane is explosive, can mirror speed rushers, and plays with physicality with a nasty streak. Ioane looks like a guard for the NFL and probably does not have the length to kick outside to tackle.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:14 by Baltimore Ravens:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


The Ravens, as usual, were able to get a great value. Vega Ioane may not be considered as such because he was projected to go in this area, but only because of his position. This is a poor draft class, so you can throw positional value out the window. There’s a good chance Ioane will be considered a top-five player from this class, and he’ll provide the Ravens with a big upgrade at guard. Baltimore, unlike Los Angeles, understood that it needed to use this pick to help it win a Super Bowl.


21.
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington. Previously: 21 Avg. 15.4 per 35
04/15/26: Boston had 56 catches for 755 yards and 10 touchdowns. Boston has played well for Washington and was consistent. He is a size mismatch problem with a style of play similar to Tet McMillan or Drake London.



After Washington lost a trio of good receivers to the NFL, Boston enjoyed a breakout season for the Huskies in 2024. He had 64 receptions for 834 yards and nine touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 209-pounder has mismatch size and looks like he is just scratching the surface of his potential.

Drafted in Round:2 Pick:7 by Cleveland Browns:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


What a steal! I had the Browns selecting Denzel Boston at No. 24 in my 2026 NFL Mock Draft. I would have graded that pick as a B+ or an A-, so this is easily an A+. Boston is a big receiver with play-making ability, and the Browns suddenly have two receivers with loads of potential.


22.
K.C. Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M. Previously: 22 Avg. 24.4 per 17
04/15/26: Concepcion caught 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns, and returned two punts for touchdowns. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder is a quick and shifty receiver who is very dangerous with the ball in his hands, over two seasons at N.C. State, Concepcion flashed some ability with the Wolfpack. In 2023, he had 71 receptions for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also ran for 320 yards that season on 41 carries. In 2024, he had 53 catches for 460 yards and six scores.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:24 by Cleveland Browns:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


There was some concern that the Browns wouldn’t be able to get a viable receiver at No. 24 if they chose a tackle at No. 6 (or No. 9), but that turned out not to be the case. K.C. Concepcion is a terrific prospect with some great play-making ability. He should be able to give Pro Bowler Shedeur Sanders a great weapon, though it must be noted that he comes with some character concerns.


23.
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina. Previously: 23 Avg. 20.2 per 24
04/15/26: Cisse was an impressive cover corner for South Carolina in 2025. He had 27 tackles with an interception, five passes batted, and a forced fumble. In 2024, he had 28 tackles with five passes broken up. The 6-foot, 190-pounder has quality size to go with speed and athleticism. He could be a starting man corner in the NFL.

Drafted in Round:2 Pick:20 by Green Bay Packers:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


I love this value. Brandon Cisse should have been a first-round pick with his size, athleticism, and talent. He’s a bit raw, but I don’t think he’s that undeveloped. I’ll be surprised if he’s not a good starter for the Packers sometime soon.


24.
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida. Previously: 24 Avg. 29.4 per 35
04/15/26: In 2025, Banks injured his foot in September and missed over two months. He had six tackles for the season, but Banks (6-6, 325) was excellent at the Senior Bowl. He is a quick interior pass rusher with the size and strength to defend the run. Banks is well-rounded, but gets in trouble when he stands up and plays too high. In his second season with the Gators, Banks showed his pass-rush ability in 2024. He recorded 4.5 sacks with 21 tackles, one forced fumble, and one pass defended. He had 19 tackles with a sack in 2023. Prior to that, Banks had two tackles with a sack while playing at Louisville. Banks has a good skill set with upside.



In his second season with the Gators, Banks (6-6, 325) is a large interior defender who flashed some pass-rush ability in 2024. He recorded 4.5 sacks with 21 tackles, one forced fumble, and one pass defended. He had 19 tackles with a sack in 2023. Prior to that, Banks had two tackles with a sack while playing at Louisville. Banks has a good skill set with upside.

Drafted in Round:1 Pick:18 by Minnesota Vikings:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


Caleb Banks got hurt during the pre-draft process, so it’s nice to see that he wasn’t dinged for that. This still seems too early for Banks, but I don’t hate the pick. The Vikings had a major weakness on the defensive front that had to be addressed. Still, bigger defensive tackles tend to go later than this usually, so I think the Vikings could have gotten more value with this selection.


25.
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson. Previously: 25 Avg. 21.9 per 35
04/15/26: Terrell had 48 tackles with four forced fumbles, three sacks, and nine passes batted. Terrell is a fast cover corner to run the route and prevent separation. He has an amazing knack for forcing fumbles. However, Terrell is very undersized for the NFL.



Terrell (5-11, 180) is a fast and fluid cover corner who is extremely adept at running the route to prevent separation. He has excellent ball skills, instincts, and plays bigger and stronger than his size. The size and future durability are the biggest concerns for the NFL. Terrell worked his way onto the field as a freshman and had five starts. He recorded 19 tackles with four passes broken up and an interception. In 2024, Terrell started every game and totaled 58 tackles with two interceptions, 12 passes broken up, three forced fumbles, and 4.5 tackles for a loss. Terrell is the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell.

Drafted in Round:2 Pick:16 by Atlanta Falcons:

Walt’s Grade/Analysis:


The Falcons had some inside info on Avieon Terrell, given that his older brother plays the same position for the team. Avieon isn’t as talented as A.J., but Avieon is a smart and instinctive cornerback who easily could have gone at the end of the first round. Terrell is dinged for being small, but he plays bigger than his size.


Top-160 Prospects:
26.
Makai Lemon, WR, USC. Previously: 26 Avg. 32.1 per 13
27.
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia. Previously: 27 Avg. 27.2 per 6
28.
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State. Previously: 28 Avg. 27.7 per 11
29.
C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia. Previously: 29 Avg. 33.1 per 31
30.
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah. Previously: 30 Avg. 27.8 per 31
31.
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame. Previously: 31 Avg. 43.9 per 31
32.
Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M. Previously: 32 Avg. 40.1 per 27
33.
Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois. Previously: 41 Avg. 40.8 per 35
34.
R. Mason Thomas, OLB, Oklahoma. Previously: 33 Avg. 34.6 per 24
35.
Jake Slaughter, C, Florida. Previously: 34 Avg. 42 per 22
36.
Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech. Previously: 56 Avg. 61.4 per 14
37.
Kamari Ramsey, S, USC. Previously: 37 Avg. 37.9 per 31
38.
Chris Bell, WR, Louisville. Previously: 38 Avg. 28.6 per 29
39.
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson. Previously: 39 Avg. 35.6 per 35
40.
Harold Perkins Jr, LB, LSU. Previously: 40 Avg. 26 per 35
41.
Will Lee, CB, Texas A&M. Previously: 36 Avg. 38.1 per 31
42.
Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon. Previously: 42 Avg. 45.8 per 15
43.
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon. Previously: 43 Avg. 43 per 13
44.
Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame. Previously: 44 Avg. 47.1 per 22
45.
T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson. Previously: 61 Avg. 56.7 per 35
46.
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama. Previously: 46 Avg. 46.3 per 14
47.
Drew Bowry, OT, Boston College. Previously: 47 Avg. 37.4 per 31
48.
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas. Previously: 48 Avg. 38.5 per 35
49.
Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami. Previously: 49 Avg. 51.9 per 24
50.
Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State. Previously: 50 Avg. 59.9 per 27
51.
Gennings Dunker, OT/G, Iowa. Previously: 62 Avg. 61.1 per 11
52.
Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech. Previously: 52 Avg. 66.5 per 11
53.
Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama. Previously: 53 Avg. 44.6 per 35
54.
Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State. Previously: 54 Avg. 47 per 35
55.
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU. Previously: 55 Avg. 42 per 35
56.
L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama. Previously: 35 Avg. 31.1 per 35
57.
Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh. Previously: 57 Avg. 52 per 35
58.
Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee. Previously: 59 Avg. 59 per 11
59.
Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC. Previously: 58 Avg. 58.5 per 2
60.
Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan. Previously: 60 Avg. 57.6 per 14
61.
Connor Lew, C, Auburn. Previously: 45 Avg. 41.6 per 35
62.
Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State. Previously: 51 Avg. 50.5 per 17
63.
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana. Previously: 63 Avg. 63 per 10
64.
Isaiah World, OT, Oregon. Previously: 64 Avg. 29.7 per 35
65.
Kage Casey, OT, Boise State. Previously: 65 Avg. 65 per 11
66.
Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas. Previously: 66 Avg. 49.3 per 35
67.
Sam Roush, TE, Stanford. Previously: 67 Avg. 67 per 11
68.
Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State. Previously: 68 Avg. 61.7 per 35
69.
Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State. Previously: 69 Avg. 49.4 per 31
70.
Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest. Previously: 70 Avg. 70.2 per 26
71.
DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson. Previously: 71 Avg. 63.8 per 35
72.
Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech. Previously: 72 Avg. 56.6 per 14
73.
Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma. Previously: 73 Avg. 63.4 per 35
74.
Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas. Previously: 74 Avg. 76.4 per 11
75.
Christian Miller, DT, Georgia. Previously: 75 Avg. 75 per 9
76.
Carson Beck, QB, Miami. Previously: 76 Avg. 72.4 per 31
77.
Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia. Previously: 77 Avg. 77 per 11
78.
Bud Clark, S, TCU. Previously: 78 Avg. 78 per 11
79.
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State. Previously: 79 Avg. 64.8 per 35
80.
Fernando Carmona, OT, Arkansas. Previously: 80 Avg. 64.4 per 31
81.
Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss. Previously: 81 Avg. 81 per 14
82.
Logan Jones, C, Iowa. Previously: 82 Avg. 82 per 22
83.
Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU. Previously: 83 Avg. 55.1 per 35
84.
Deonte Lawson, LB, Alabama. Previously: 84 Avg. 75.5 per 35
85.
Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas. Previously: 85 Avg. 76.4 per 11
86.
Keyron Crawford, DE, Auburn. Previously: 86 Avg. 86 per 11
87.
Anez Cooper, G, Miami. Previously: 87 Avg. 87 per 2
88.
Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson. Previously: 88 Avg. 57.5 per 35
89.
Drew Allar, QB, Penn State. Previously: 89 Avg. 74 per 35
90.
Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida. Previously: 90 Avg. 74 per 35
91.
Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU. Previously: 91 Avg. 91 per 11
92.
Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington. Previously: 92 Avg. 92 per 11
93.
Mike Washington, RB, Arkansas. Previously: 93 Avg. 93 per 11
94.
Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M. Previously: 94 Avg. 94 per 11
95.
A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU. Previously: 95 Avg. 95 per 2
96.
Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame. Previously: 96 Avg. 86.1 per 13
97.
Romello Heights, DE, Texas Tech. Previously: 97 Avg. 89.7 per 14
98.
Beau Stephens, G, Iowa. Previously: 98 Avg. 90.9 per 14
99.
Jalon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina. Previously: 99 Avg. 73.5 per 35
100.
Zane Durant, DT, Penn State. Previously: 100 Avg. 100 per 11
101.
Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma. Previously: 101 Avg. 101 per 9
102.
Mason Reiger, DE, Wisconsin. Previously: 102 Avg. 102 per 9
103.
Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan. Previously: 103 Avg. 103 per 9
104.
Xavien Sorey, LB, Arkansas. Previously: 104 Avg. 104 per 9
105.
Cameron Ball, DT, Arkansas. Previously: 105 Avg. 105 per 9
106.
Max Llewellyn, DE, Iowa. Previously: 106 Avg. 106 per 9
107.
Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana. Previously: 107 Avg. 107 per 9
108.
Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana. Previously: 108 Avg. 108 per 9
109.
Michael Taaffe, S, Texas. Previously: 109 Avg. 109 per 9
110.
Logan Fano, DE, Utah. Previously: 110 Avg. 110 per 9
111.
Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State. Previously: 111 Avg. 111 per 9
112.
Joshua Josephs, DE, Tennessee. Previously: 112 Avg. 112 per 9
113.
Vincent Anthony, DE, Duke. Previously: 113 Avg. 113 per 9
114.
Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama. Previously: 114 Avg. 114 per 9
115.
Austin Barber, OT, Florida. Previously: 115 Avg. 95.8 per 12
116.
John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming. Previously: 116 Avg. 79 per 35
117.
Keyshawn Elliott, LB, Arizona State. Previously: 117 Avg. 117 per 9
118.
J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois. Previously: 118 Avg. 118 per 9
119.
Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke. Previously: 119 Avg. 119 per 9
120.
Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt. Previously: 120 Avg. 120 per 8
121.
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State. Previously: 121 Avg. 121 per 8
122.
Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington. Previously: 122 Avg. 122 per 8
123.
Lander Barton, LB, Utah. Previously: 123 Avg. 123 per 8
124.
Rahul Faison, RB, South Carolina. Previously: 124 Avg. 124 per 8
125.
Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest. Previously: 125 Avg. 125 per 8
126.
Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky. Previously: 126 Avg. 126 per 8
127.
Jeffrey M’ba, DT, SMU. Previously: 127 Avg. 127 per 8
128.
Will Pauling, WR, Notre Dame. Previously: 128 Avg. 128 per 8
129.
Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia. Previously: 129 Avg. 129 per 8
130.
Jack Endries, TE, Texas. Previously: 130 Avg. 130 per 8
131.
Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana. Previously: 131 Avg. 131 per 8
132.
Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech. Previously: 132 Avg. 132 per 8
133.
Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State. Previously: 133 Avg. 133 per 8
134.
Luke Altmeyer, QB, Illinois. Previously: 134 Avg. 134 per 8
135.
Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas. Previously: 135 Avg. 135 per 8
136.
Deven Eastern, DT, Minnesota. Previously: 136 Avg. 129.3 per 9
137.
Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State. Previously: 137 Avg. 137 per 6
138.
Jeremiah Wright, G, Auburn. Previously: 138 Avg. 138 per 6
139.
Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M. Previously: 139 Avg. 139 per 2
140.
Tim Keenan, DT, Alabama. Previously: 140 Avg. 140 per 6
141.
Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M. Previously: 141 Avg. 141 per 5
142.
George Gumbs Jr., OLB, Florida. Previously: 142 Avg. 142 per 5
143.
Caden Curry, DE, Ohio State. Previously: 143 Avg. 143 per 5
144.
Pat Coogan, C, Indiana. Previously: 144 Avg. 144 per 5
145.
Kevin Coleman Jr, WR, Missouri. Previously: 145 Avg. 145 per 5
146.
Micah Morris, G, Georgia. Previously: 146 Avg. 146 per 5
147.
Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami. Previously: 147 Avg. 147 per 5
148.
Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU. Previously: 148 Avg. 148 per 5
149.
Jam Miller, RB, Alabama. Previously: 149 Avg. 149 per 5
150.
Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State. Previously: 150 Avg. 150 per 5
151.
Jack Kelly, LB, BYU. Previously: 151 Avg. 151 per 2
152.
Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas. Previously: 152 Avg. 152 per 2
153.
Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson. Previously: 153 Avg. 77.8 per 24
154.
Kendrick Law, WR, Alabama. Previously: 154 Avg. 154 per 2
155.
J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida. Previously: 155 Avg. 155 per 2
156.
Dae’Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss. Previously: 156 Avg. 156 per 2
157.
C.J. Daniels, WR, Miami. Previously: 157 Avg. 157 per 2
158.
Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame. Previously: 158 Avg. 85.8 per 22
159.
Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston. Previously: 159 Avg. 106.6 per 11
160.
Parker Robertson, S, Oklahoma State. Previously: 160 Avg. 160 per 2