2026 NFL Draft Stock Up
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
Iheanachor had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl and really helped himself. As a run blocker, Iheanachor gets after defenders with power at the point of attack. With serious strength and physicality, Iheanachor will knock them back and reset the line of scrimmage with brute physicality. He has heavy hands, and defenders are in trouble when he latches onto them. Iheanachor can flat-out knock defenders off the ball and open up gaps for his back. As a pass blocker, Iheanachor has talent, but he needs development for the NFL. He is inconsistent and has issues with speed rushers, but in Mobile, he showed potential to be a solid edge protector. After his strong showing at Senior Bowl, Iheanachor looks likely to go in the top half of the second round.
Darrell Jackson, DT, Florida State
Nose tackles that big and can stuff the run are not hard to find, but finding one that can help in the pass rush by getting a push to help take away space for a quarterback to step up is a valuable contributor to find. Jackson helped himself at the Senior Bowl practices, showing an ability to get a push in the pass rush, as well as being a big-bodied run stuffer at the point of attack. After his strong week of practice, Jackson could be a second-round pick next April.
Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Team sources said they were impressed with Coleman in Mobile and the skill set he displayed. Coleman showed a strong build with quickness and versatility. He ran the ball well in scrimmages and also showed some functional receiving ability. Coleman could be a potential day-two pick after his productive week at the Senior Bowl.
Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
The other running back that team sources said impressed them at the Senior Bowl practices was Washington. The 6-foot, 228-pounder showed power as a runner with an ability to be a physical downhill force. Washington also looked athletic for a big back. With his impressive week of practice, Washington has a chance to be a third-round pick next April.
T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
After a disappointing 2026 season, Parker needed a good week at the Senior Bowl, and he delivered. During the season, multiple team sources said they were disappointed with Parker and felt teammate Will Heldt was the better pro prospect among the Tigers’ ends. Parker looked good in the Senior Bowl one-on-ones, showing speed and power off the edge. If Parker works out well at the NFL Scouting Combine, he could solidify himself as a potential second-round pick.
Bud Clark, S, TCU
Over the past couple of seasons, Clark has been a big-play producer for the Horned Frogs. In 2025, Clark was a nice coverage safety for the Horned Frogs, showing the ability to contribute downfield. Clark recorded 54 tackles with four interceptions and five passes broken up. In 2024, he had 68 tackles with three interceptions and three passes defended. Clark had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl. He could stand to add weight and strength to tackle in the NFL, but the instinctive defender could be a nice value pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
Neal had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl, according to team sources, and that could really help him to rise over the course of the draft season. Neal went under the radar, but he was an effective corner in the SEC in 2025. As a senior, Neal totaled 55 tackles with two interceptions and 10 passes broken up. The previous season, Neal had 35 tackles with two interceptions and five passes batted. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Neal has good size for the NFL, so if he runs well at the NFL Scouting Combine, Neal could rise to being selected in the top two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.
2025 NFL Draft Stock Down
Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
Jackson looked like one of the top cornerback prospects entering the 2025 season, but after an underwhelming final season at Alabama, Jackson looks more like a mid-round backup. Jackson needs to run well at the NFL Scouting Combine and workout well at his pro day to have a shot at being a day-two pick.
