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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks

Last Updated: August 30

1. Josh Allen, QB, Bills. Bye: 7.

Josh Allen has seen his passing yardage plummet with Stefon Diggs departing, but he was still a tremendous force as a runner near the goal line. D.J. Moore joining the team can only help.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,600 passing yards. 25 passing TDs. 10 INTs. 580 rushing yards. 13 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 360.

2. Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens. Bye: 13.

Lamar Jackson struggled last year because he suffered an injury in Week 4 and was never healthy again. He should be able to bounce back with a healthier season.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,600 passing yards. 29 passing TDs. 7 INTs. 830 rushing yards. 4 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 353.

3. Drake Maye, QB, Patriots. Bye: 11.

Drake Maye had an easy schedule last year, but he made vast improvements in his game and became one of the top real-life and fantasy quarterbacks in the NFL.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 4,350 passing yards. 32 passing TDs. 9 INTs. 430 rushing yards. 4 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 351.

4. Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals. Bye: 6.

Joe Burrow was hurt for most of 2025. He tends to get banged up a lot, so it's difficult to trust him to remain healthy all year.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 4,500 passing yards. 35 passing TDs. 8 INTs. 160 rushing yards. 2 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 332.

5. Jayden Daniels, QB, Redskins. Bye: 7.

Jayden Daniels' supreme rushing ability made him a terrific fantasy option as a rookie. However, he's gotten injured way too often to be a reliable fantasy option.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,400 passing yards. 24 passing TDs. 8 INTs. 810 rushing yards. 5 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 327.

6. Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles. Bye: 10.

Jalen Hurts had MVP-caliber seasons from 2022 to 2024, but saw a decline in 2025. Hurts refused to run as much, so if this trend continues, it'll be difficult to justify an early draft pick on him.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,100 passing yards. 19 passing TDs. 6 INTs. 530 rushing yards. 12 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 313.

7. Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers. Bye: 7.

Justin Herbert's upside was curbed last year because of the offensive line injuries. If the tackles can stay healthy, Herbert could have a big 2026, especially with Mike McDaniel coaching him up.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 4,100 passing yards. 26 passing TDs. 7 INTs. 400 rushing yards. 3 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 312.

8. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys. Bye: 14.

Dak Prescott played at a high level with two elite receivers at his disposal. There's no reason to think he'll regress in 2026.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 4,600 passing yards. 29 passing TDs. 10 INTs. 160 rushing yards. 2 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 308.

9. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars. Bye: 7.

Trevor Lawrence played his best football in the second half of the season after the team traded for Jakobi Meyers. He could have a big 2026 with him being in the second year with Liam Coen.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 4,100 passing yards. 28 passing TDs. 12 INTs. 310 rushing yards. 4 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 307.

10. Caleb Williams, QB, Bears. Bye: 10.

Caleb Williams displayed a low football IQ as a rookie, but he improved this past season. He should continue to up his game with Ben Johnson.

Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 4,000 passing yards. 26 passing TDs. 7 INTs. 380 rushing yards. 3 rushing TDs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 306.

North Carolina 15 , TCU 10

• There were a few late-round defensive line prospects with upside on display in Dublin, Ireland as the college football season kicked off Week 0. North Carolina edge rusher Melkart Abou Jaoude had 10.5 sacks last season and could be a player on the rise during the 2026 season. TCU defensive tackle Ansel Din-Mbuh also has some ability as an interior disruptor. Both of them had good moments and quiet stretches in the season opener.

  Early in the third quarter, Abou Jauode swiped the hands away from the left tackle and then dipped underneath him to hunt down Jaden Craig for a blindside strip-sack that was recovered by North Carolina. Abou Jauode has some power as a rusher, but could use more development in his repertoire of moves. He could be a late-round or undrafted free agent with potential, but if Abou Jauode improves throughout the season, he could rise.

  In the first quarter, Din-Mbuh put together a nice rush, breaking the grip of the right guard and darting down the pocket to sack Billy Edwards on a third down. Later in the first half, Din-Mbuh flowed well down the line to help make his presence felt in run defense, but he was not getting off blocks in the pass rush. On some plays, Din-Mbuh was going up against the Tar Heel tackles, and he couldn’t get off the blocks. Din-Mbuh

• North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards and TCU quarterback Jaden Craig looked like undrafted free agents in this game. Craig had a good run at Harvard before landing with TCU, but he struggled against North Carolina and was very underwhelming in the second half. Edwards missed some throws and left some yards and points on the field. Both Edwards and Craig looked like training camp arms but not true competition to be a third-stringer.

Vicari Swain, 6-0/190 Cornerback South Carolina

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North Carolina vs. TCU; Saturday, Aug. 29, 12:00 PM ESPN

The Prospects:

North Carolina

• DE Melkart Abou Jaoude, No. 9
• CB Kaleb Cost, No. 2
• DE Donovan Hoilette, No. 5
• QB Billy Edwards, No. 9
• DT Isaiah Johnson, No. 0

TCU

• CB Vernon Glover Jr., No. 1
• S Jamel Johnson, No. 1
• DT Ansel Din-Mbuh, No. 92




The Matchups:

The Tar Heels and Horned Frogs don’t have any preseason projected first-round talents, but this game features some players with mid-round potential. Of the players on these teams, Abou Jaoude had the highest grade from the NFL advance scouts on the preseason watchlist. The defensive prospects on both teams are worth watching in the 2026 season opener.








Miami vs. Stanford; Sep. 4, 9:00 PM ET ESPN

The Prospects:

Miami

• DE Damon Wilson, No. 10
• DT Ahmad Moten Sr., No. 5
• LB Mohamed Toure, No. 1
• QB Darian Mensah, No. 67
• RB Mark Fletcher Sr., No. 4
• OT Samson Okunlola, No. 63
• OT Matthew McCoy, No. 78
• WR Cooper Barkate, No. 18

Stanford

• OT Niki Prongos, No. 66
• C Aidan Kilstrom, No. 52
• DE Omar Staples, No. 45
• LB Matt Rose, No. 35
• S Darrius Davis, No. 6




The Matchups:

There is a good draft matchup in this game with Prongos taking on Wilson. Wilson could have been a day-two pick had he entered the 2026 NFL Draft, and Prongos will be a nice test. If Prongos produces an impressive tape versus Wilson, that would really help the Cardinal tackle rise. Rose is a talented linebacker, and he is going to be challenged by a hard-nosed runner in Fletcher and a quarterback with some mobility in Mensah.







Boise State vs. Oregon; Sep. 5, 3:30 PM ET CBS
The Prospects:
Boise State
• OT Tyler Ethridge, No. 78
• DE Max Stege, No. 05
• DE Jayden Virgin-Morgan, No. 5
Oregon
• QB Dante Moore, No. 5
• WR Evan Stewart, No. 7
• C Iapani Laloulu, No. 72
• DE Matayo Uiagalelei, No. 10
• DT Bear Alexander, No. 1
• DT A’Mauri Washington, No. 52
• OLB Teitum Tuioti, No. 44
• LB Devon Jackson, No. 9
• S Koi Perich, No. 3



The Matchups:
This game won’t be much of a test for the Ducks, but Boise State has some players on each line that are worth watching against the talented Oregon fronts.


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Baylor vs. Auburn; Sep. 5, 3:30 PM ET ABC
The Prospects:
Baylor
• QB D.J. Lagway, No. 2
Auburn
• QB Byrum Brown, No. 17
• RB Jeremiah Cobb, No. 23
• DE Da’Shawn Womack, No. 15
• DT Cody Sigler, No. 94



The Matchups:
Both Lagway and Brown have pro potential and it will be interesting to see how the transfer quarterbacks start their 2026 seasons.


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LSU vs. Clemson; Nov. 29, 7:30 PM ET ABC
The Prospects:
LSU
• QB Sam Leavitt, No. 10
• WR Jayce Brown, No. 1
• WR Jackson Harris, No. 4
• OT Jordan Seaton, No. 77
• TE Trey’Dez Green, No. 14
• DE Princewill Umanmielen, No. 1
• LB Whit Weeks, No. 40
• CB P.J. Woodland, No. 11
• FS Ty Benefield, No. 2
Clemson
• WR Bryant Wesco, No. 12
• WR T.J. Moore, No. 1
• C Harris Sewell, No. 55
• DE Will Heldt, No. 13
• LB Jeremiah Alexander, No. 7
• CB Ashton Hampton, No. 2



The Matchups:
There is a great matchup in this game with Tigers star cornerback Ashton Hampton being challenged by the Tigers' passing attack of Leavitt, Brown, Harris, and Green. If Hampton produces a good tape, this will help get his season started strong, as LSU is one of the more talented opponents he will see this season.





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Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin; Sep. 6, 7:30 PM ET NBC
The Prospects:
Notre Dame
• QB C.J. Carr, No. 13
• WR Jaden Greathouse, No. 9
• WR Jordan Faison, No. 6
• G Aamil Wagner, No. 54
• C Ashton Craig, No. 70
• G Charles Jagusah, No. 56
• TE Cooper Flanagan, No. 87
• DE Boubacar Traore, No. 5
• DE Bryce Young, No. 05
• LB Drayk Bowen, No. 34
• LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, No. 27
• CB Leonard Moore, No. 15
• CB Christian Gray, No. 29
• CB D.J. McKinney, No. 2
• FS Tae Johnson, No. 9
• SS Adon Shuler, No. 8
Wisconsin
• RB Abu Sama III, No. 3
• C Austin Kawecki, No. 51



The Matchups:
The Fighting Irish have a roster loaded with NFL talent, and they will put that on display in the Packers’ home of Lambeau Field. Carr, Moore, and Johnson could be first-rounders next April. Others like Traore and McKinney could contend to be first- or second-day picks depending on how they play this season.





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Ole Miss vs. Louisville; Sep. 6, 7:30 PM ET ABC
The Prospects:
Ole Miss
• QB Trinidad Chambliss, No. 6
• RB Kewan Lacy, No. 5
• WR Darrell Gill Jr., No. 15
• WR Johntay Cook II, No. 0
• WR Deuce Alexander, No. 1
• TE Luke Hasz, No. 9
• G Patrick Kutas, No. 75
• DT Will Echoles, No. 52
• OLB Suntarine Perkins, No. 4
• LB Keaton Thomas, No. 11
• CB Sharif Denson, No. 7
• CB Antonio Kite, No. 8
Louisville
• RB Isaac Brown, No. 1
• TE Justyn Reid, No. 55
• C Lance Robinson, No. 1
• DE Cle Lubin, No. 50
• CB Tayon Holloway, No. 1



The Matchups:
The Rebels have some very good pro talent with early-round prospects like Lacy, Echoles, and Chambliss. Playing well against Louisville is necessary for them, and Brown could use a good start to the season while NFL eyes are on Lacy as a potential first-rounder.


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--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
Jelani McDonald, 6-2/194 Safety Texas
Jelani McDonald Prospect Preview
By Charlie Campbell
Career Recap:
McDonald was a backup in 2023 before contributing 33 tackles with an interception and a pass broken up in 2024. In 2025, McDonald was a breakout defender and one of the best safeties in college football. He had 80 tackles with three interceptions and three passes batted for the Longhorns.
2026 Season Outlook:
McDonald will see tremendous receiving talent with Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith in Week 2 (Sep. 12). McDonald will probably be called on to help with double coverage on Smith. Other good opponents with future pro receivers include Oklahoma (Oct. 10), Florida (Oct. 17), Ole Miss (Oct. 24), LSU (Nov. 14), and Texas A&M (Nov. 27).
Prospect Summary:
NFL teams do not draft a lot of safeties in the first round of the NFL Draft, but some safeties are able to break through. Safeties who are skilled deep free safeties and can play man coverage on slot receivers are a tough commodity to find. McDonald is talented in all facets of the position, so there should be plenty of pro teams that target him in his draft class.
In pass coverage, McDonald is a reliable deep center fielder to provide good coverage downfield. McDonald is an instinctive defender and helps his defense by preventing big plays deep downfield. He is very fast and covers a lot of ground downfield. McDonald doesn’t take false steps, reads routes well, and covers up the receivers that come into his area. He is very good in zone coverage to react to the offense and break over to defend receivers he is responsible for. With a quick burst, McDonald eats up ground with the speed to close on receivers. McDonald times his reach well to break up passes and shows respectable ball skills for a safety. With his quickness and athleticism, McDonald can play some slot corner and cover receivers in man coverage. McDonald can also play zone coverage in the short to intermediate part of the field. He has impressive vision to read the eyes of the quarterback and the instincts to disrupt passing lanes. He should be an asset to his pro team for preventing big plays over the top and covering at all levels.
McDonald is a good run defender and his tackle total in 2025 was no accident. He reads plays well and eats up space in a blur to come downhill. On screens and perimeter runs, McDonald is tremendous. He is a willing tackler, and he does a nice job of cutting out the legs of ball carriers, but McDonald looks like his build is a bit slim and he could stand to add some strength for tackling at the pro level. McDonald has some drag-down tackling, and getting stronger would give him more stopping power.
McDonald looks like a potential starting free safety in the NFL who will be a versatile asset in pass coverage and a quality contributor in the ground game.
2027 NFL Draft Expectations:
Entering the 2026 season, McDonald has early-round potential. Check out my latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft to see where he is currently being projected.


--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina





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--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
Ellis Robinson IV, 6-0/180 Cornerback Georgia
Ellis Robinson IV Prospect Preview
By Charlie Campbell
Career Recap:
Robinson was a backup during his freshman season and totaled three tackles on the season. In 2025, he earned a starting spot and had a good season as a cover corner for Georgia. Robinson totaled 20 tackles with four interceptions and seven passes defended.
2026 Season Outlook:
Robinson will see some quality competition during the 2026 season. Some good games to see him include Oklahoma (Sep. 26) and Ole Miss (Nov. 7). He also will take on some future pro competitors with Alabama’s Ryan Coleman-Williams (Oct. 10), Florida’s Eric Singleton (Oct. 31), and South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor (Nov. 21).
Prospect Summary:
Under Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs have been a factory for defensive back talent for the NFL, and Robinson will keep that tradition going in his draft class. The cornerbacks they have produced have been well-developed players with polish in technique to go along with being prepared against excellent competition. The NFL always has huge demand for cover corners, and Robinson showed serious coverage skills in his debut as a starter for Georgia, so the cornerback tradition is alive and well in Athens.
While it was his first season as a starter, Robinson played like an upperclassmen that already had starting experience from previous seasons. He was a smooth cover corner to run the route and prevent separation. Robinson has fluid hips to turn and run, the speed to carry verticals downfield, and a burst to stay with receivers out of their break. When receivers did create some space, Robinson showed impressive recoverability using that burst to close and recover his receiver.
On top of his cover skills, Robinson was impressive with how he played the ball. He timed his breakups well and showed impressive hands to snatch the ball away for interceptions. He didn’t panic when the ball was coming his direction and did a nice job of playing the ball and not interfering with the receiver. Robinson will initiate some contact at the top of a route, but he does a good job of not grabbing and holding wideouts.
Robinson was very good in press-man corner to mirror receivers and open up to run with them downfield. On top of being good in press-man, Robinson was very fluid and smooth in off-man coverage. He showed nice vision, route recognition, and burst. Robinson was effective in zone coverage as well.
For the NFL, Robinson could stand to improve as a tackler and run defender. He could stand to gain some strength and add some weight to tackle as a pro. He weighs in at 180 pounds and has a lean frame, so adding weight could help to hold up while going against bigger and stronger competition.
Robinson has the potential to grade out as a starter and early-round pick in his draft class.
2027 NFL Draft Expectations:
Entering the 2026 season, Robinson has early-round potential for the 2027 NFL Draft. Check out my latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft to see where Robinson is projected.


--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina





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--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
Ashton Hampton, 6-3/204 Cornerback Clemson
Ashton Hampton Prospect Preview
By Charlie Campbell
Career Recap:
Over the past two seasons, Hampton formed one of the best cornerback tandems in college football with Avieon Terrell. In 2025 as a freshman, Hampton had 27 tackles with two interceptions and five breakups in his debut. As a sophomore, he was even better with 45 tackles, eight passes broken up, and an interception.
2026 Season Outlook:
Hampton will see some good competition in 2026, starting off in the season opener against LSU. Other good games to watch him include a matchup against Miami’s Malachi Toney (Oct. 3), Florida State’s Duce Robinson (Oct. 31), and South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor (Nov. 28).
Prospect Summary:
The NFL is always looking for cornerbacks who can limit receivers and take away mismatch weapons. Thus, there should be plenty of teams that are interested in drafting Hampton. He is a giant cornerback with excellent height, length, and weight to play at the pro level. While he is big, he also shows quality speed and quickness for a big cornerback. There will probably be plenty of teams looking at Hampton as a future pro starter.
With his excellent height, length, and weight, Hampton is an ideal press-man cover corner. He does an excellent job of staying in phase and turning and running to stay with receivers along the sideline. His size covers up receivers and makes it difficult for quarterbacks to get the ball around him. Hampton’s length, weight, and strength allow him to stay in good position and not get pushed around by big receivers. Hampton is adept at keeping his eyes on the quarterback and knowing when he should look back for the ball.
Hampton showed nice ability to play zone coverage, and did well in off-man for a big cornerback. Many big corners have issues playing off-man, but Hampton was impressive in this regard in 2025. Hampton would fit best in press-man and zone coverage in the NFL.
In the ground game, Hampton is a good contributor. He is a willing tackler, and he will explode downhill. Hampton is superb at defending the flat against screen passes as he will fire his gun and come downhill in a blur. Hampton will dish out some hard hits and shows impressive tackling ability for a cornerback. Hampton should be an asset as a run defender as a pro.
Hampton looks like a reasonably safe pick to turn into a quality starter at outside cornerback in the NFL.
2027 NFL Draft Expectations:
Entering the 2026 season, Hampton looks like an early-round prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft. Check out my latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft to see where Hampton is projected.


--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina





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--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
Trevor Lauck, 6-5/314 Offensive Tackle Iowa
Trevor Lauck Prospect Preview
By Charlie Campbell
Career Recap:
Lauck developed as a backup before breaking into the starting lineup at left tackle in 2025. Lauck had an excellent debut, showing effectiveness in both phases. With a year of experience, Lauck could be even better in 2026.
2026 Season Outlook:
Lauck will see some quality opponents in 2026, including games against Michigan (Sep. 26), Ohio State (Oct. 3), Washington (Oct. 9), and Minnesota (Oct. 24).
Prospect Summary:
The NFL is always looking for offensive line talent, and the Iowa Hawkeyes program has been a factory for good blockers under head coach Kirk Ferentz. Lauck will keep that tradition alive for the 2027 NFL Draft as he is a well-rounded blocker that looks like a safe pick to turn into a quality starter as a pro.
As a pass blocker, Lauck is gifted as he combines size, strength, quickness, and technique. With quick enough feet, Lauck is able to get depth in his drop to take away the edge from speed rushers, and his long frame makes it hard for defenders to get around him. With enough strength in his base, Lauck can anchor against bull rushes, and he is able to bend at the knee. At times, Lauck will overset, and that opens up some lanes to get past him, but that could be correctable with experience and coaching.
In the ground game, Lauck has some real fight to him. Lauck can knock defenders out of their gap and ride them around the field. He blocks through the whistle and is physical at the point of attack. Lauck is quick out of his stance and can get to blocks on the second level, so that, combined with his drive block ability, makes Lauck a good fit for either a zone blocking or power man scheme in the NFL.
Lauck is a polished blocker who is effective in both phases. He could be highly coveted in his draft class.
2027 NFL Draft Expectations:
Entering the 2026 season, Lauck looks like a potential early-round pick for the first or second day of the 2027 NFL Draft.


--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina





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--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
Dante Moore, 6-2/215 Quarterback Oregon
Dante Moore Prospect Preview
By Charlie Campbell
Career Recap:
As the replacement for Dillon Gabriel, Moore was an upgrade for Oregon as he was a dynamic point-producer for the Ducks in 2025, making plays with his arm and legs. In 2025, Moore completed 73 percent of his passes for 3,280 yards with 28 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Moore could have been a high first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he decided to return to the Ducks for the 2026 season.
2026 Season Outlook:
Moore will see some quality opponents during the 2026 season. He has some easy opponents to pad his stats early in the year, but things start to get more difficult starting with USC (Sep. 26). The other games that could provide a real test for Moore include Ohio State (Nov. 7), Michigan (Nov. 14), and Washington (Nov. 28).
Prospect Summary:
The NFL is always searching for starting quarterback talent, so there should be plenty of teams eyeing Moore in his draft class. From a football development standpoint, Moore made a wise decision returning to Oregon. Moore has room for growth, and getting more looks at coverage, game management, situational football, and handling the pressure of leading a program on and off the field will help to prepare Moore for his job as a pro quarterback.
For the NFL, Moore has the ability to be an effective starting quarterback as he is a dangerous pocket passer capable of shredding a defense. Moore is an accurate passer who throws a very catchable ball with easy loft to drop in passes downfield. Moore can fire some perfect missiles downfield to lead his receivers for more yardage with impressive ball placement. Moore has a strong arm to push the ball vertically, and he is an aggressive passer. On top of his vertical passing ability, Moore is consistently accurate to move the chains with completions in the short to intermediate part of the field. Just from working from the pocket, Moore is a dangerous quarterback capable of leading his team down the field, dominating a defnese, and lighting up the scoreboard.
While Moore is not a running threat like Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen, Moore does have some mobility to help with his feet. Moore can run some designed runs and move within the pocket. When he scrambles, he looks to throw downfield and does not look to do a lot of carrying the ball himself. He does a nice job of keeping his eyes up to see receivers while moving around pressure.
There are things for Moore to improve upon for the NFL. Moore needs to get faster at processing; he needs to get the ball out faster and needs to avoid negative plays like taking bad sacks. The playoff loss to Indiana illustrated that Moore needs development in his field vision, decision-making, and ball security. Moore has some areas of improvement, and that is not surprising considering it was only his first season as a starter.
If Moore stays consistent in 2026 to his 2025 performance, he should be a first-round prospect with starter grades from teams.
2027 NFL Draft Expectations:
Entering the 2026 season, Moore looks like a potential high first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Mock Draft.


--2027 NFL Draft Scouting Reports Lander-- Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn K.J. Duff, WR, Rutgers Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss D.J. Lagway, WR, Florida Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Arch Manning, QB, Texas Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma L.J. McCray, DE, Florida Jelani McDonald, S, Texas Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Elo Modozie, OLB, Georgia Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Koi Perich, S, Minnesota Yhonzae Pierre, DE, Alabama LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Colin Simmons, LB, Texas Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina





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