2026 NFL Draft Big Board

1.

Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana. Previously: 1 Avg. 8.4 per 19
02/03/26: 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.

2.

Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame. Previously: 2 Avg. 3 per 25
02/03/26: 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. 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.

3.

David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech. Previously: 3 Avg. 8.8 per 21
02/03/26: 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.

4.

Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State. Previously: 4 Avg. 3.8 per 25
02/03/26: 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.

5.

Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State. Previously: 5 Avg. 10 per 20
02/03/26: 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 and athletic. 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.

6.

Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama. Previously: 6 Avg. 3.2 per 16
02/03/26: After Alabama lost to Florida State in the season opener, Simpson has been superb, leading the Crimson Tide to a string of wins against quality opponents. His only really ugly game was the SEC Championship loss to Georgia when he was under constant pass pressure, and the Bulldogs had Simpson rattled. In 2025, Simpson had 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. Simpson has shown superb ball security this season as well, with only one interception. If Simpson stays consistent, he could be a high first-round pick in the 2026 or 2027 NFL Draft.

7.

Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State. Previously: 7 Avg. 6 per 25
02/03/26: 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 lack of durability for the NFL.



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).

8.

Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn. Previously: 8 Avg. 4.8 per 25
02/03/26: Faulk had 29 tackles with two sacks and three passes batted. He played well, but the lack of pass rush production was disappointing. Auburn also hurt Faulk with playing him in a lot of two-gap scheme.



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.

9.

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee. Previously: 9 Avg. 14.4 per 25
02/03/26: 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.



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.

10.

Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon. Previously: 10 Avg. 18.1 per 22
02/03/26: Thus far in 2025, Sadiq has 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.

11.

Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU. Previously: 11 Avg. 10.6 per 25
02/03/26: 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.

12.

Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami. Previously: 12 Avg. 27.6 per 25
02/03/26: 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.

13.

Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina. Previously: 13 Avg. 18.9 per 14
02/03/26: Cisse has been 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.

14.

Zion Young, DE, Missouri. Previously: 14 Avg. 24.1 per 19
02/03/26: Young had 42 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes batted thus far. 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.

15.

Spencer Fano, OT, Utah. Previously: 15 Avg. 10 per 25
02/03/26: 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.



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.

16.

Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama. Previously: 16 Avg. 14.8 per 25
02/03/26: Proctor was solid against Florida State and Georgia. 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 that made him look more like a right tackle for the NFL. Proctor has a good skill set, but weight issues are a problem for the NFL.



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.

17.

Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami. Previously: 17 Avg. 29.8 per 25
02/03/26: 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

18.

Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah. Previously: 18 Avg. 30.3 per 21
02/03/26: Lomu forms a formidable tackle tandem for the Utes with Spencer Fano. Lomu might not have quite as good a skill set as Fano, but Lomu is an athletic blocker who could have starting potential for the NFL. The 6-foot-6, 304-pound Lomu is agile, nimble, quick, and has natural size. Lomu needs to improve on his technique, but he has upside to work with.

19.

Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State. Previously: 19 Avg. 36.6 per 21
02/03/26: 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.

20.

Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State. Previously: 20 Avg. 46 per 25
02/03/26: 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, plus he has been very good in pass coverage. Styles started out as a safety, but was eventually moved to linebacker. Given his size, he fits best as a linebacker in the NFL. Styles is fast, athletic, and versatile. He could be a valuable zone coverage linebacker who is also a sideline-to-sideline run defender.

21.

Ola Ioane, G, Penn State. Previously: 21 Avg. 46.8 per 21
02/03/26: 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.

22.

K.C. Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M. Previously: 22 Avg. 27.9 per 7
02/03/26: 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.

23.

Peter Woods, DT, Clemson. Previously: 23 Avg. 21.1 per 25
02/03/26: Woods had 30 tackles with two sacks and 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.

24.

R. Mason Thomas, OLB, Oklahoma. Previously: 24 Avg. 37.9 per 14
02/03/26: Thomas is a fast edge rusher with serious speed off the edge. He shows some variety in moves and some functional strength to fight off blocks. In 2025, Thomas had 26 tackles with 6.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a pass batted while missing some time with injuries. In 2024, he totaled nine sacks with one forced fumble, one pass batted, and 23 tackles. The 6-foot-2, 249-pounder is undersized to be a defensive end in the NFL, so we will have to be an outside linebacker that moves to rush off the edge in the sub package.

25.

Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson. Previously: 25 Avg. 20.7 per 25
02/03/26: 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.

26.

Caleb Banks, DT, Florida. Previously: 26 Avg. 31.6 per 25

27.

Max Iheanschor, OT, Arizona State. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

28.

Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M. Previously: 28 Avg. 45.8 per 17

29.

Denzel Boston, WR, Washington. Previously: 12 Avg. 11.2 per 25

30.

C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia. Previously: 30 Avg. 34.6 per 21

31.

L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama. Previously: 31 Avg. 29.2 per 25

32.

Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame. Previously: 34 Avg. 53.7 per 12

33.

Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame. Previously: 33 Avg. 49.6 per 21

34.

Jake Slaughter, C, Florida. Previously: 50 Avg. 48.7 per 12

35.

Harold Perkins Jr, LB, LSU. Previously: 35 Avg. 20.8 per 25

36.

Will Lee, CB, Texas A&M. Previously: 29 Avg. 38.9 per 21

37.

Kamari Ramsey, S, USC. Previously: 37 Avg. 38.3 per 21

38.

Chris Bell, WR, Louisville. Previously: 27 Avg. 23.6 per 19

39.

Blake Miller, OT, Clemson. Previously: 48 Avg. 34.2 per 25

40.

Makai Lemon, WR, USC. Previously: 40 Avg. 40 per 3

41.

Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois. Previously: 41 Avg. 41 per 25

42.

Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon. Previously: 42 Avg. 53.4 per 5

43.

Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon. Previously: 43 Avg. 43 per 3

44.

Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas. Previously: 44 Avg. 35.4 per 25

45.

D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

46.

Connor Lew, C, Auburn. Previously: 46 Avg. 39.6 per 25

47.

Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama. Previously: 47 Avg. 47 per 4

48.

Drew Bowry, OT, Boston College. Previously: 36 Avg. 32.9 per 21

49.

Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas. Previously: 49 Avg. 45.6 per 25

50.

Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami. Previously: 39 Avg. 53.9 per 14

51.

Isaiah World, OT, Oregon. Previously: 38 Avg. 17.1 per 25

52.

Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State. Previously: 52 Avg. 48.3 per 7

53.

Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech. Previously: 53 Avg. 53 per 4

54.

Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama. Previously: 54 Avg. 41.3 per 25

55.

Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State. Previously: 55 Avg. 44.2 per 25

56.

Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU. Previously: 56 Avg. 36.8 per 25

57.

Fernando Carmona, OT, Arkansas. Previously: 57 Avg. 57 per 21

58.

Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh. Previously: 69 Avg. 50 per 25

59.

Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

60.

Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

61.

Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan. Previously: 61 Avg. 51.5 per 4

62.

Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU. Previously: 60 Avg. 48.3 per 25

63.

Gennings Dunker, OT/G, Iowa. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

64.

Darrell Jackson Jr, DT, Florida State. Previously: 64 Avg. 64 per 17

65.

Kage Casey, OT, Boise State. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

66.

Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

67.

Sam Roush, TE, Stanford. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

68.

Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State. Previously: 68 Avg. 59.2 per 25

69.

Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State. Previously: 58 Avg. 40 per 21

70.

Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest. Previously: 70 Avg. 70.3 per 16

71.

DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson. Previously: 71 Avg. 60.9 per 25

72.

Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

73.

Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma. Previously: 73 Avg. 59.6 per 25

74.

Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame. Previously: 74 Avg. 74 per 12

75.

Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina. Previously: 75 Avg. 64.3 per 25

76.

Carson Beck, QB, Georgia. Previously: 76 Avg. 70.7 per 21

77.

Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

78.

Bud Clark, S, TCU. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

79.

Max Klare, TE, Ohio State. Previously: 67 Avg. 59.1 per 25

80.

Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech. Previously: 80 Avg. 80 per 4

81.

Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss. Previously: 81 Avg. 81 per 4

82.

Logan Jones, C, Iowa. Previously: 82 Avg. 82 per 12

83.

T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson. Previously: 83 Avg. 51.2 per 25

84.

Deonte Lawson, LB, Alabama. Previously: 84 Avg. 72 per 25

85.

Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame. Previously: 85 Avg. 67.7 per 3

86.

Keyron Crawford, DE, Auburn. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

87.

Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

88.

Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson. Previously: 51 Avg. 45.3 per 25

89.

Drew Allar, QB, Penn State. Previously: 79 Avg. 68 per 25

90.

Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida. Previously: 77 Avg. 67.6 per 25

91.

Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

92.

Jonah Coleman, RB, Arizona. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

93.

Mike Washington, RB, Arkansas. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

94.

Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

95.

Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

96.

John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming. Previously: 78 Avg. 67.4 per 25

97.

Romello Heights, DE, Texas Tech. Previously: 63 Avg. 71.5 per 4

98.

Beau Stephens, G, Iowa. Previously: 65 Avg. 73.3 per 4

99.

Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia. Previously: 72 Avg. 63 per 25

100.

Zane Durant, DT, Penn State. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0