Live 2026 NFL Draft Grades: Round 4

2026 NFL Draft Grades for Round 4:

101. Las Vegas Raiders: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee – A+ Grade
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102. Buffalo Bills: Jude Bowry, OT/G, Boston College – B+ Grade
     The Bills lost personnel on the offensive line this offseason, so it makes sense for them to make this pick. Jude Bowry can play both tackle and guard, and I thought he’d go in the Round 3-4 range.
     
     
103. New York Jets: Darrell Jackson, DT, Florida State – B+ Grade
     Darrell Jackson is a big nose tackle who can offer a bit of pass-rushing upside, and I thought there was a chance he’d go in the third round. This is a solid pick by the Jets, who have had issues stopping the run for a long time.
     
     
104. Arizona Cardinals: Kaleb Proctor, DT, Southeastern Louisiana – B Grade
     The Cardinals were thinking about a defensive tackle in Round 2, and Kaleb Proctor makes sense in Round 4. Proctor is a bit undersized, but he’s quick and was very productive in school (albeit against inferior competition.)
     
     
105. Los Angeles Chargers: Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State – B+ Grade
     Brenen Thompson is an undersized slot receiver, but he’s a dangerous threat. The Chargers needed a receiver with Keenan Allen gone, so they had to address the position. I thought Thompson could’ve gone in Round 3, so I like the value.
     
     
106. Houston Texans: Febechi Nwaiwu, G, Oklahoma – C Grade
     I had Febechi Nwaiwu in the fifth round. He’s not very quick, and he’s not a good run blocker. He is versatile, but the Texans could’ve made a better selection.
     
     
107. San Francisco 49ers: Grace Halton, DT, Oklahoma – A- Grade
     The 49ers finally make a decent pick. Gracen Halton is an interior pass rusher and a disruptor. The 49ers had a huge weakness here, and Halton could’ve been taken in Round 3 with no issues.
     
     
108. Denver Broncos: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington – A Grade
     Jonah Coleman is a quick running back with a strong build. I was a fan, and thought he could have gone as high as No. 64. R.J. Harvey was a huge disappointment last year, and so Coleman could be an upgrade.
     
     
109. Kansas City Chiefs: Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon – B- Grade
     Another cornerback for the Chiefs makes sense because they lost their entire secondary this offseason. However, there were better options. Jadon Canady is great in coverage, but is frail and struggles to tackle. I had him in the fifth.
     
     
110. New York Jets: Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson – B Grade
     The Jets were screwed when Dante Moore decided to go back to college. They now have to tank for Arch Manning, but Cade Klubnik is a fine option here in case he ends up being a steal. I’m neutral on him, as he’s accurate but doesn’t have a strong arm.
     
     
111. Denver Broncos: Kage Casey, OT, Boise State – B+ Grade
     The Broncos have to protect Bo Nix, and Kage Casey can begin his career as a swing tackle because he can play left and right tackle. I had Casey going at the end of the third round, so there’s a bit of value with this pick.
     
     
112. Dallas Cowboys: Drew Shelton, OT/G/C, Penn State – A+ Grade
     The Cowboys needed to go defense, defense, defense, but they also needed depth on their offensive line. Drew Shelton is a perfect player for depth because he can play every single position. I thought Shelton could’ve gone much higher than Round 4 for that reason, so I love this selection.
     
     
113. Indianapolis Colts: Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky – B+ Grade
     The Colts had to address their offensive line at some point after losing some talent recently. Jalen Farmer is a fierce blocker with long arms, and he also tested well athletically. He’s a solid choice in Round 4.
     
     
114. Dallas Cowboys: Devin Moore, CB, Florida – B+ Grade
     Devin Moore is a very tall cornerback with a knack for intercepting passes. This sounds great, but he has an extensive injury history. If he can get over it, the Cowboys could be getting a solid starter with this pick, but there’s definitely a major downside.
     
     
115. Baltimore Ravens: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana – A+ Grade
     This is another steal for the Ravens. I had Elijah Sarratt going at the end of Round 2. The Ravens needed to improve their receiver group outside of Zay Flowers, and Sarratt could end up being a quality No. 2 wideout for Lamar Jackson.
     
     
116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keionte Scott, CB, Miami – A- Grade
     Cornerback makes sense for the Buccaneers, who needed to address the position even before they lost Jamel Dean. Keionte Scott is very instinctive, but missed a lot of tackles. I had him in the third round, so I don’t think this is a great bargain like others do, but this pick is still a decent value.
     
     
117. Los Angeles Chargers: Travis Burke, OT, Memphis – B Grade
     The Chargers needed another tackle in case Rashawn Slater can’t stay healthy. Travis Burke is a huge and long tackle with upside, but has slow feet. He’ll probably be a backup, but there’s a chance he could emerge as a starter down the road.
     
     
118. Detroit Lions: Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan – B Grade
     The Lions lost a linebacker in free agency, so a replacement makes sense at this spot. Jimmy Rolder is a quality tackler, but struggles to cover. He hasn’t started many games. Still, he’s someone I had in the fourth round, so this is a fine pick.
     
     
119. Jacksonville Jaguars: Wesley Williams, DE, Duke – C+ Grade
     This pick is not only for defense – the Jaguars had to add pass-rushing depth – but it’s also for special teams. Wesley Williams lacks length, but makes up for it with a high motor. He has a knack for blocking kicks. I thought Williams was more of a sixth-round prospect, so this is a bit of a reach.
     
     
120. Green Bay Packers: Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State – A- Grade
     Rashan Gary is gone, while Micah Parsons is coming off an injury, so pass-rushing depth had to be acquired. Dani Dennis-Sutton has a lot of untapped potential. There’s downside with him, but a lot of upside, so I thought he definitely could have gone earlier than this.
     
     
121. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kaden Wetjen, WR/KR, Iowa – B Grade
     Kaden Wetjen is a receiver, which is a position the Steelers needed to address. He’s a project at the position, however, but he’s a dynamic returner, so he’ll be able to contribute right away on special teams, making this a decent pick.
     
     
122. Las Vegas Raiders: Mike Washington, RB, Arkansas – B Grade
     There are two sides to this pick. On one hand, I like Mike Washington as a prospect and think he should’ve gone in the third round. On the other hand, the Raiders traded up for a running back, which is one of the two positions they both need.
     
     
123. Houston Texans: Wade Woodaz, LB, Clemson – D Grade
     I didn’t have Wade Woodaz being drafted. In fact, I didn’t have him as a top-400 prospect. He’s a speedy linebacker, but mostly a special-teamer. The Texans could’ve made this pick two rounds later.
     
     
124. Chicago Bears: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas – B+ Grade
     Malik Muhammad could’ve gone a bit earlier than this, so I can understand why the Bears traded up for him. Muhammad needs to bulk up, but he’s a talented cornerback who can fill a need.
     
     
125. Buffalo Bills: Skyler Bell, WR, Connecticut – A- Grade
     Another receiver had to be added to turn a weakness into a potential strength. Skyler Bell is a speedy receiver, but is weak and needs to bulk up for the NFL. I had him going in the third round, so there’s some value with this choice.
     
     
126. Buffalo Bills: Kaleb Elarms-Orr, ILB, TCU – B+ Grade
     I had Kaleb Elarms-Orr going at this exact pick in my mock draft, so I have to like it. The Bills desperately needed linebacker help, and Elarms-Orr is a fine pick here as an athletic linebacker with upside.
     
     
127. San Francisco 49ers: Carver Willis, OT, Washington – C+ Grade
     A successor for Trent Williams in a few years? Maybe, but probably not. I had Carver Willis in the seventh round. Willis improved throughout his collegiate career, but needs to get stronger for the pros. He’s a project.
     
     
128. Cincinnati Bengals: Connor Lew, C, Auburn – A Grade
     I can’t ever fault the Bengals for drafting a talented lineman to protect Joe Burrow. Connor Lew is a strong and agile blocker. I thought he had a chance to go at the end of Round 2, so I love this value for Cincinnati.
     
     
129. Carolina Panthers: Will Lee, CB, Texas A&M – A- Grade
     Will Lee is a cornerback with plenty of upside, as he has great length and size. The Panthers had a need for multiple defensive backs entering this draft, and you could argue that Lee could’ve been chosen a bit earlier than this.
     
     
130. Miami Dolphins: Trey Moore, DE, Texas – B- Grade
     Trey Moore struggles in coverage, but has a great track record of generating pressure on the quarterback. The Dolphins had interest in Rueben Bain at No. 11, so it makes sense for them to take an edge rusher to replace Jalean Phillips. I had Moore in the fifth round.
     
     
131. Los Angeles Chargers: Genesis Smith, S, Arizona – B Grade
     Genesis Smith may not have sonic speed, but he’s an instinctive safety with great length. I had him slotted around this range, so this pick makes sense.
     
     
132. New Orleans Saints: Jeremiah Wright, G, Auburn – C+ Grade
     Jeremiah Wright is a huge guard and a powerful blocker at the point of attack. He needs more development in pass protection. He’s a project, but the Saints needed offensive line depth. I had him going later.
     
     
133. Baltimore Ravens: Matt Hibner, TE, SMU – B- Grade
     Matt Hibner is a quality receiving threat with the potential to be a very good blocker. The Ravens needed another tight end after losing two this offseason, and I thought he could go around this range, though I’m not a fan of his age (24).
     
     
134. Atlanta Falcons: Kendal Daniels, S, Oklahoma State – C- Grade
     Kendal Daniels might be considered a linebacker-safety tweener. I had him going with the penultimate pick in the draft. There’s not much value here.
     
     
135. Indianapolis Colts: Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon – C+ Grade
     Bryce Boettcher is undersized, but can cover well and seldom misses tackles. The Colts need linebacker help, but Bryce Boettcher was seen as a sixth-round prospect, making this a bit of a reach.
     
     
136. New Orleans Saints: Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State – B+ Grade
     The younger brother of Trey Lance, Bryce Lance is an elite athlete, but is an unrefined receiver. He’s a project, but the Saints had a big need for receiver depth. He could be a quality No. 3 option down the road, so this is a fine pick.
     
     
137. Dallas Cowboys: L.T. Overton, DE, Alabama – A Grade
     LT Overton is a tough defender with good quickness and athleticism. I had him going in the third round, so the Cowboys are getting a steal and filling a position of need. It’s hard not to like this pick.
     
     
138. Miami Dolphins: Kyle Louis, OLB, Pittsburgh – B- Grade
     Kyle Louis is a versatile linebacker with strong pass-rushing ability, but he’s undersized. He could be used as safety. He doesn’t have a set position, which is a problem, but the Dolphins might be able to figure out how to use him.
     
     
139. San Francisco 49ers: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington – C Grade
     Ephesians Prysock is a tall and lenghty cornerback who can match up with big wide receivers. He’s pretty stiff though, so I had him going in the seventh round. The 49ers are not drafting for value this year.
     
     
140. Cincinnati Bengals: Colbie Young, WR, Georgia – D Grade
     Colbie Young is an absolutely massive receiver and can run routes well, but speed is a big concern. I didn’t have Young going in my mock draft, and this obviously doesn’t satisfy a need.