2026 NFL Draft Big Board

1.

Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn. Previously: 1 Avg. 1 per 3
09/10/25: Faulk has five tackles with one sack and one pass batted.



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.

2.

Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State. Previously: 2 Avg. 2 per 3
09/10/25: Downs has seven tackles with an interception. He was quiet against Texas but had an interception against Gambling.



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.

3.

John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma. Previously: 28 Avg. 15.5 per 2
09/10/25: Mateer has completed 72 percent of his passes for 662 yards with four touchdowns, two interceptions, and three rushing touchdowns. For the NFL, Mateer looks like a starter who could be a devastating passer. Mateer (6-1, 224) is an accurate passer with excellent ball placement overall. He has a few throws get away from him, but Mateer has impressive precision as a passer. Mateer is very mobile in the pocket and can hurt defenses on the ground. As a passer, Mateer is similar to Baker Mayfield, but Mateer is a better athlete and more dangerous with his feet. It would not surprise this analyst if Mateer ends up rising high for the 2025 NFL Draft.

4.

LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina. Previously: 3 Avg. 3.3 per 3
09/10/25: Sellers has completed 61 percent of his passes for 337 yards with two touchdowns passing, one rushing, and some yardage on the ground.



Sellers (6-3, 242) has a big-time skill set and could be a breakout star in 2024 or 2025. In 2024, Sellers completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns. Sellers is a true dual-threat quarterback with dangerous running ability and has real arm talent. His mobility, athleticism, and creativity to ad lib his team into a big play are very desired by pro teams, and Sellers could rise high if he has a big 2025 season.

5.

Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State. Previously: 4 Avg. 4.3 per 3
09/10/25: Tyson has 18 catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns.



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).

6.

Denzel Boston, WR, Washington. Previously: 5 Avg. 5.3 per 3
09/10/25: Boston has 10 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown.



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.

7.

Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame. Previously: 6 Avg. 6.3 per 3
09/10/25: Taking on Miami, Love totaled 33 yards on only 10 carries and had four receptions for 26 yards.



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.

8.

Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama. Previously: 7 Avg. 7.3 per 3
09/10/25: Jackson has six tackles thus far.



In 2024, Jackson had 51 tackles with seven passes defended and two interceptions. Jackson (6-1, 190) has a good skill set and potential to rise. Jackson did not become the star he was expected to be at USC, but he could blossom at Alabama. He had 32 tackles with three passes defended in 2023.

9.

T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson. Previously: 9 Avg. 9 per 3
09/10/25: Parker had seven tackles with a sack and a pass broken up.



Parker has had a breakout sophomore season for the Tigers, accumulating 57 tackles, 11 sacks, and six forced fumbles in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 265-pound player possesses excellent size and impressive instincts for his age. In his freshman season, Parker recorded 5.5 sacks and 33 tackles.

10.

Spencer Fano, OT, Utah. Previously: 10 Avg. 12.7 per 3
09/10/25: Fano and Utah blew out UCLA in the season opener. Team sources have said Fano was very impressive when watching him during fall camp.



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.

11.

Peter Woods, DT, Clemson. Previously: 11 Avg. 11 per 3
09/10/25: Woods has eight tackles with a pass batted.



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.

12.

Isaiah World, OT, Oregon. Previously: 12 Avg. 17 per 3
09/10/25: Team sources say that Worlds looked good in practice during fall camp, and they are eager to see how he handles the tougher competition this season.

13.

Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU. Previously: 13 Avg. 12.7 per 3
09/10/25: Nussmeier has completed 68 percent of his passes for 469 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He did a good job of leading his team from a halftime deficit to a tough road win.



Nussmeier (6-2, 200) spent a few seasons as the backup to Jayden Daniels, but now he has taken advantage of the opportunity to start and has turned himself into a legit prospect for the NFL. Nussmeier completed 64 percent of his passes for 4,403 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. There is no doubt that Nussmeier has the arm talent to be a pro starter, as he has a powerful arm that has no issue going vertically downfield. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Nussmeier is getting good pro preparation from Brian Kelly, and Nussmeier looks like an early-round prospect for the 2025 or 2026 NFL Draft.

14.

Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson. Previously: 14 Avg. 14 per 3
09/10/25: Terrell has nine tackles with a forced fumble, a sack, and a pass batted.



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.

15.

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee. Previously: 8 Avg. 10.3 per 3
09/10/25: McCoy has not played



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.

16.

Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas. Previously: 16 Avg. 16 per 3
09/10/25: Hill has 12 tackles with two forced fumbles.



Hill (6-3, 235) was impressive as a true freshman in 2023, and it looked like he was scratching the surface of his ability. He totaled 67 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes defended. In 2024, Hill had 113 tackles with eight sacks, one pass broken up, and an interception.

17.

Caleb Banks, DT, Florida. Previously: 17 Avg. 17 per 3
09/10/25: Banks has not played yet for Florida.



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.

18.

Xavier Chaplin, OT, Auburn. Previously: 15 Avg. 14.3 per 3
09/10/25: Chaplin was solid in the season opener against Baylor.



With Virginia Tech, Chaplin (6-7, 338) was one of the top left tackles in the ACC in 2024. He improved as a blocker after a solid debut season as a starter in 2023 for the Hokies. Chaplin has excellent size with impressive movement skills for such a big blocker. He has the potential to be a top-50 pick next April with a strong season in the SEC.

19.

Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State. Previously: 18 Avg. 16.7 per 3
09/10/25: Shelton and Penn State blew out a couple of cupcakes to open the 2025 season.



Shelton saw some action as a freshman, filling in for injured left tackle Olu Fashanu, and then was a rotational contributor who also logged time at guard and center. After Fashanu moved on to the NFL, Shelton took over at left tackle for the Nittany Lions in 2024. The 6-foot-5, 308-pounder had a strong close to the 2024 season and put together some impressive tapes to end the season. Shelton has athletic ability and is technically sound with impressive patience. There could be some debate about whether he should be a guard or tackle in the NFL.

20.

Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU. Previously: 20 Avg. 20 per 3
09/10/25: Delane has four tackles with an interception and three passes broken up against Clemson.



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.

21.

Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama. Previously: 19 Avg. 19.7 per 3
09/10/25: Proctor was solid against Florida State.



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.

22.

Blake Miller, OT, Clemson. Previously: 22 Avg. 19.7 per 3
09/10/25: Miller had a painful missed assignment but blocked reasonably well against LSU.



The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Miller has been a starting tackle for Clemson. He is a good athlete with quickness and agility on the edge. Miller could stand to get stronger and play with more physicality.

23.

Harold Perkins Jr, LB, LSU. Previously: 23 Avg. 23.7 per 3
09/10/25: Perkins played well against Clemson and did a good job as a spy to limit Cade Klubnik. Perkins has seven tackles and a sack.



In 2024, Perkins had 16 tackles before suffering a season-ending injury early in the year. Perkins was a beast and was all over the field for LSU as a freshman in 2022, totaling 72 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception, and four passes batted. In 2023, Perkins recorded 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, 74 tackles, and four passes batted. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder possesses a unique body type and is undersized as an edge defender, but there is no doubt about his explosive speed and tremendous instincts.

24.

Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas. Previously: 24 Avg. 23.7 per 3
09/10/25: Guilbeau had three tackles and one pass broken up.



Gulbeau demonstrated impressive coverage skills in 2024, consistently blanketing receivers to prevent them from getting open. In 2024, he had 58 tackles with three passes broken up. The 6-foot, 190-pounder has good size and upside to be better in 2025.

25.

L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama. Previously: 25 Avg. 24.7 per 3
09/10/25: Overton has five tackles thus far.



Overton (6-5, 283) is a tough defender at the point of attack with height, length, quickness, and athleticism. In 2024, he totaled 42 tackles with two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defended.

26.

Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson. Previously: 26 Avg. 26 per 3

27.

Nyck Harbor, WR, South Carolina. Previously: 27 Avg. 27 per 2

28.

Matayo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon. Previously: 21 Avg. 23.3 per 3

29.

Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU. Previously: 29 Avg. 32.7 per 3

30.

Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia. Previously: 30 Avg. 30 per 3

31.

Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami. Previously: 31 Avg. 31 per 3

32.

Keon Sabb, S, Alabama. Previously: 32 Avg. 32 per 3

33.

Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma. Previously: 33 Avg. 31.3 per 3

34.

Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh. Previously: 34 Avg. 34 per 3

35.

Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina. Previously: 35 Avg. 35 per 3

36.

Connor Lew, C, Auburn. Previously: 36 Avg. 36 per 3

37.

Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State. Previously: 37 Avg. 37 per 3

38.

Austin Barber, OT, Florida. Previously: 38 Avg. 38 per 3

39.

Amare Farrell, CB, Indiana. Previously: 39 Avg. 35.7 per 3

40.

Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami. Previously: 40 Avg. 34 per 3

41.

Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois. Previously: 41 Avg. 41 per 3

42.

Max Klare, TE, Ohio State. Previously: 42 Avg. 42 per 3

43.

Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida. Previously: 43 Avg. 43 per 3

44.

Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State. Previously: 44 Avg. 44 per 3

45.

John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming. Previously: 45 Avg. 45 per 3

46.

Deonte Lawson, LB, Alabama. Previously: 46 Avg. 46 per 3

47.

Drew Allar, QB, Penn State. Previously: 47 Avg. 47 per 3

48.

DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson. Previously: 48 Avg. 48 per 3

49.

Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson. Previously: 49 Avg. 49 per 3

50.

Tony Rojas, LB, Penn State. Previously: 50 Avg. 50 per 3