2026 NFL Draft Stock Up
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Freeling was one of the top performers among the offensive linemen at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. At 6-foot-7, 315 pounds, Freeling showed excellent speed with a 4.93 time in the 40-yard dash. He did well in other workouts and had adequate arm length (33.5). Freeling is only a one-year starter at Georgia, so he will need some development. However, he improved over the course of the season and has the skill set to be a good left tackle in the NFL. He put himself in contention to go in the back half of the first round and should not last long if he slips into the second round.
Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa
Dunker worked out well at the NFL Scouting Combine, and teams are excited about his potential to be a starting guard in the NFL. Dunker is big, physical, and nasty at the point of attack as a run blocker. He is strong to stop bull rushes, but Dunker has some limitations at right tackle that make him a better fit at guard. Still, he could be a second-round pick who challenges to be a plug-and-play starter at right guard.
Vega Ioane, G, Penn State
Ioane is the only interior offensive lineman who looks like a lock to be a first-round pick next month. Ioane is a beast at the point of attack with power and physicality as a run blocker. With his strength at the point of attack, Ioane should be an asset in short-yardage and the goal line. Ioane is also rock solid in pass protection. He could be a plug-and-play starter at guard with the potential to go in the top-20.
Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky
Team sources have said that McGowan has impressed them during the pre-draft process, and that has caused them to look closer at his tape. At the NFL Scouting Combine, the power back McGowan ran faster than expected with a 4.49 time in the 40-yard dash. That is a fast time for a back as large as McGowan (6-0, 223). He was a power back with the Wildcats last year, and he could be a good rotational back in the NFL. After his strong post-season, McGowan could be a third- or fourth-round pick next month.
Colton Hood, WR, Tennessee
Hood interviewed well at the NFL Scouting Combine, and that has continued the rising trend over the past few months. In speaking with some team sources, they think Hood could go late in the first round. Hood has a nice skill set, good tape, and plus character while playing a premium position. It sounds like he stands a very good chance of being selected on the opening night of the draft.
2025 NFL Draft Stock Down
Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
Fields looked like he was going to be a first-round pick after his impressive performance at the Senior Bowl, but Fields had a shockingly slow 40 time at the NFL Scouting Combine of 4.61 seconds. Fields (6-5, 218) is a huge receiver with mismatch size and is phenomenal at winning 50-50 passes, but this 40 time gives some warning that getting downfield and separating from pro defensive backs. Fields needs to bounce back with an improved 40 at his pro day.
