2026 NFL Draft Big Board

1.

Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame. Previously: 2 Avg. 3.2 per 22
01/13/26: 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.

2.

Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana. Previously: 1 Avg. 9.7 per 16
01/13/26: Mendoza has completed 73 percent of his passes for 3,349 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has five 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.

3.

David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech. Previously: 3 Avg. 9.7 per 18
01/13/26: 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. 3.7 per 22
01/13/26: 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. 10.8 per 17
01/13/26: 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. 2.5 per 13
01/13/26: 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. 5.9 per 22
01/13/26: 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. 4.4 per 22
01/13/26: Faulk had 29 tackles with two sacks and three passes batted. He played well, but the lack of pass rush production was disappointing.



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: 11 Avg. 15.2 per 22
01/13/26: 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: 12 Avg. 19.4 per 19
01/13/26: 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, and he has athletic upside. Team sources are raving about Sadiq as a talent and mismatch weapon.

11.

Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU. Previously: 9 Avg. 10.5 per 22
01/13/26: 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.

Dante Moore, QB, Oregon. Previously: 10 Avg. 10.5 per 16
01/13/26: Moore (6-3, 206) has been a dynamic point-producer for the Ducks in 2025, making plays with his arm and legs. In 2025, Moore completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,565 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Moore is a dangerous quarterback who is tough to defend, but against Indiana, Moore struggled. He showed that he needs to improve his processing speed and was holding the ball too long, leading to taking unnecessary sacks. In 2023 with UCLA, Moore completed 54 percent of his passes for 1,610 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Moore has a good arm and can throw some beautiful passes deep down the field. Moore has a lot of talent and upside.

13.

Denzel Boston, WR, Washington. Previously: 13 Avg. 10.3 per 22
01/13/26: Boston had 56 catches for 755 yards and 10 touchdowns. Boston has played well for Washington and has been consistent. He is a size mismatch problem with a style of play similar to Tet McMillan or Drake London.



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.

14.

Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina. Previously: 14 Avg. 20.5 per 11
01/13/26: 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.

15.

Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami. Previously: 18 Avg. 29.8 per 22
01/13/26: 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.

16.

Zion Young, DE, Missouri. Previously: 16 Avg. 26 per 16
01/13/26: 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.

17.

Spencer Fano, OT, Utah. Previously: 17 Avg. 9.3 per 22
01/13/26: 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.

18.

Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama. Previously: 15 Avg. 14.7 per 22
01/13/26: 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.

19.

John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma. Previously: 20 Avg. 13 per 21
01/13/26: Mateer completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,885 yards with 14 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and eight rushing touchdowns. Mateer rushed back after only 17 days after thumb surgery, but he had a horrible game against Texas. 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. Team sources are hearing that Mateer is inclined to go back to Oklahoma next season.

20.

Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State. Previously: 21 Avg. 49.5 per 22
01/13/26: 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.

Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami. Previously: 26 Avg. 31.5 per 22
01/13/26: Bain has 46 tackles, 8.5 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

22.

Chris Bell, WR, Louisville. Previously: 22 Avg. 22.6 per 16
01/13/26: In 2025, Bell had 72 catches for 917 yards and six touchdowns. A late-season torn ACL will probably hurt Bell in the NFL Draft. Bell (6-2, 220) was a solid receiver for the Cardinals in 2024, catching 43 passes for 737 yards and four touchdowns. With a strong build, Bell is physical and tough, but he also has good speed and runs well for a thick-built receiver.

23.

Peter Woods, DT, Clemson. Previously: 23 Avg. 20.8 per 22
01/13/26: 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: 27 Avg. 41.7 per 11
01/13/26: 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. 20.1 per 22
01/13/26: 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 Lomu, OT, Utah. Previously: 29 Avg. 32.4 per 18

27.

Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State. Previously: 30 Avg. 39.4 per 18

28.

Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M. Previously: 35 Avg. 49.6 per 14

29.

Harold Perkins Jr, LB, LSU. Previously: 24 Avg. 19.2 per 22

30.

C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia. Previously: 34 Avg. 35.4 per 18

31.

K.C. Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M. Previously: 31 Avg. 31 per 4

32.

Ola Ioane, G, Penn State. Previously: 42 Avg. 50.8 per 18

33.

L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama. Previously: 33 Avg. 28.9 per 22

34.

Caleb Banks, DT, Florida. Previously: 47 Avg. 32 per 22

35.

Will Lee, CB, Texas A&M. Previously: 38 Avg. 39.8 per 18

36.

Drew Bowry, OT, Boston College. Previously: 36 Avg. 31.7 per 18

37.

Kamari Ramsey, S, USC. Previously: 37 Avg. 38.6 per 18

38.

Isaiah World, OT, Oregon. Previously: 28 Avg. 13.7 per 22

39.

Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami. Previously: 39 Avg. 57 per 11

40.

Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame. Previously: 63 Avg. 60.4 per 9

41.

Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois. Previously: 41 Avg. 41 per 22

42.

Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

43.

Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame. Previously: 43 Avg. 52.3 per 18

44.

Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas. Previously: 44 Avg. 34.2 per 22

45.

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

46.

Connor Lew, C, Auburn. Previously: 46 Avg. 38.7 per 22

47.

Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

48.

Blake Miller, OT, Clemson. Previously: 48 Avg. 32.8 per 22

49.

Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas. Previously: 49 Avg. 45.1 per 22

50.

Jake Slaughter, C, Florida. Previously: 50 Avg. 50 per 9

51.

Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson. Previously: 51 Avg. 42.8 per 22

52.

Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State. Previously: 52 Avg. 45.5 per 4

53.

Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

54.

Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama. Previously: 54 Avg. 39.5 per 22

55.

Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State. Previously: 55 Avg. 42.8 per 22

56.

Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU. Previously: 56 Avg. 34.2 per 22

57.

Fernando Carmona, OT, Arkansas. Previously: 57 Avg. 57 per 18

58.

Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State. Previously: 58 Avg. 36.4 per 18

59.

T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson. Previously: 59 Avg. 46.9 per 22

60.

Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU. Previously: 60 Avg. 46.6 per 22

61.

Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon. Previously: 61 Avg. 61 per 2

62.

Keon Sabb, S, Alabama. Previously: 62 Avg. 53.8 per 22

63.

Romello Heights, DE, Texas Tech. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

64.

Darrell Jackson Jr, DT, Florida State. Previously: 64 Avg. 64 per 14

65.

Beau Stephens, G, Iowa. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

66.

Amare Farrell, CB, Indiana. Previously: 66 Avg. 48.4 per 22

67.

Max Klare, TE, Ohio State. Previously: 67 Avg. 57.5 per 22

68.

Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State. Previously: 68 Avg. 58 per 22

69.

Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh. Previously: 69 Avg. 47.9 per 22

70.

Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest. Previously: 70 Avg. 70.4 per 13

71.

DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson. Previously: 71 Avg. 59.5 per 22

72.

Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia. Previously: 72 Avg. 60.5 per 22

73.

Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma. Previously: 73 Avg. 57.8 per 22

74.

Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame. Previously: 74 Avg. 74 per 9

75.

Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina. Previously: 75 Avg. 62.8 per 22

76.

Carson Beck, QB, Georgia. Previously: 76 Avg. 69.8 per 18

77.

Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida. Previously: 77 Avg. 65.8 per 22

78.

John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming. Previously: 78 Avg. 65.1 per 22

79.

Drew Allar, QB, Penn State. Previously: 79 Avg. 66.1 per 22

80.

Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

81.

Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss. Previously: NR Avg. 0 per 0

82.

Logan Jones, C, Iowa. Previously: 82 Avg. 82 per 9

83.

Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson. Previously: 83 Avg. 71 per 22

84.

Deonte Lawson, LB, Alabama. Previously: 84 Avg. 70.4 per 22

85.

Christian Gray, CB, Notre Dame. Previously: 85 Avg. 85 per 9