Yes, it’s too early for a 2026 NFL Draft Mock. But the 2025 NFL Draft cycle has reached its conclusion, and to be frank, we’re not ready to stop talking about the draft. So let’s look ahead and see what the 2026 NFL Draft class might have to offer, at first glance.
This isn’t just a list that’s been thrown together without care. No evaluation is close to complete for the 2026 cycle, but I did turn on the tape to watch each player selected to get a feel for their diagnostic profiles.
This isn’t just a mock draft. It’s a guide to the 2026 NFL Draft class’ introductory outlook. Scroll below to see who has the most potential.
1) Cleveland Browns
Arch Manning, QB, Texas
Let’s start with this: This is not saying Arch Manning will be the No. 1 overall pick next cycle. He’s only started two games to this point. And as the top-valued NIL athlete, there’s no monetary incentive for Manning to make the NFL leap early. He could ultimately stay through his senior season, like his uncles Peyton and Eli both did.
This mock draft is instead exploring the possibilities. Manning is NFL Draft eligible. And if he plays as well as he has the ability to, this is how high the former No. 1 overall recruit can rise in one year if he plays to his potential and decides to strike while the iron is hot.
At 6’4″, 222 pounds, Manning is a superlative physical talent with high-end athleticism and arm talent, and in his limited starting action in 2024, he showed legitimate promise.
There are flashes of good pocket navigation — sliding and stepping up while keeping his eyes ahead — and glimpses of anticipation and timely progression work. And his first-round caliber talent is clear as day. He’s fast, agile, evasive, he can generate easy velocity, and he can layer throws with impressive, elastic ease. The diagnostics are extremely promising.
It’s important not to anoint Manning too early; he still has work to do and things to prove. But on tape, it’s easy to see the path to prominence, and the road is clear for him to steamroll ahead. Neither Shedeur Sanders nor Dillon Gabriel should stop Cleveland from taking a true franchise QB talent in 2026 if they’re in a position to do so.
2) New York Jets
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
The New York Jets could be in a position to take the best player available in the 2026 NFL Draft. And in this early mock, the best player available at No. 2 overall is easily third-year safety Caleb Downs — a potential blue-chip prospect with early impact starter upside.
Downs was labeled as a wunderkind as early as high school, and as a mere sophomore in 2024, he was the Buckeyes’ field commander on defense. At 6’0″, 205 pounds, he’s a dynamic and fast-flowing cover man, a ruthlessly authoritative support presence with overwhelming range, and an overall profile that is nearly impossible to poke holes into.
3) New Orleans Saints
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Abdul Carter went third overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. In doing so, he passed the torch to Dani Dennis-Sutton, who has the potential to go just as high in the 2026 NFL Draft, after accumulating 8.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, three pass breakups, and two forced fumbles in 2024.
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At 6’5″, 272 pounds, Dennis-Sutton has every athletic gift you could ask for. He’s explosive off the line, he carries exceptional lean mass and length, he has enough ankle and hip flexibility to bend rushing angles, and he can unleash devastating power at the point. He has blue-chip upside as a prospect — something New Orleans desperately needs.
4) Tennessee Titans
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
The Titans are on the right track with a unified direction behind Cam Ward, but the defense still has problem areas to address. On the edge, Oluafemi Oladejo has upside, but Arden Key and Dre’Mont Jones are both on one-year deals. Tennessee must reinvest — high — in the 2026 class.
Luckily for Tennessee, there’s a potential blue-chip EDGE prospect waiting right where they found their last first-round pick: Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr. At 6’3″, 275 pounds, Bain is built to brawl in the trenches. At his size, he moves with uncanny burst, quickness, and flexibility, and he’s a surprisingly nuanced pass-rush operator.
5) New York Giants
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The New York Giants made a commitment to Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL Draft. Dart will enter the equation with a true WR1 in Malik Nabers, and a true blindside protector in Andrew Thomas. But right tackle will be a hole to address in the 2026 offseason. Kadyn Proctor is a potential blue-chip player worth inserting there.
Kadyn Proctor would have to shift from the left side to the right, but his early tape suggests he can make the move and thrive doing so. At 6’7″, 350 pounds, he’s a rare size-adjusted athlete with a 1-of-1 body type that affords him effortless knee bend and leverage acquisition. He’s balanced on his pass sets, active with his hands, and punishing at contact.
6) Carolina Panthers
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
As of this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, the Panthers haven’t decided on Ikem Ekwonu’s fifth-year option, and Taylor Moton’s contract will be up in 2026 as well. A transition may be coming at right tackle, and that makes Francis Mauigoa a prime early target for the Panthers.
Proctor kicks off the 2026 cycle as my higher-graded OT over Mauigoa, but Mauigoa still has the potential to be a top-ten prospect. At 6’6″, 315 pounds, he’s an effortless accelerator off the line with stellar compact mass, strength, power, and space blocking utility. As of now, he’s especially prone to lurches, but his natural talent is tantalizing.
7) Indianapolis Colts
Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
Aside from quarterback, the Indianapolis Colts’ roster is fairly solid. Thus, if they’re still picking in the top 10 by this time next year, we can assume Anthony Richardson didn’t play well enough to earn their trust back. A reset at QB is likely, and Cade Klubnik is the next best signal caller.
At 6’2″, 205 pounds, Klubnik doesn’t have the same size profile the Colts have traditionally coveted, but he represents a style of passer that’s ascending in the modern NFL. Klubnik bears similarity to Bo Nix with his athleticism, arm elasticity, “point guard” poise amidst chaos, and creative freedom, and he’s trending up as an operator.
8) Cleveland Browns
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
The Browns will have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading down with the Jaguars this past Thursday. That’ll ultimately allow Cleveland to go all-in at QB — if no solutions reveal themselves in 2025 — while also strengthening the roster elsewhere.
Cleveland did just spend the fifth overall pick on Mason Graham, but Peter Woods is simply too good to pass up here, and he and Graham could pose as a dominant DT duo. Woods is 315 pounds of complete lean muscle and unhinged aggression, with the volcanic explosion, fearsome power, and alignment versatility to terrorize offensive lines.
9) Las Vegas Raiders
D.J. McKinney, CB, Colorado
The Colorado Buffaloes boasted the unquestioned CB1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with Travis Hunter. With D.J. McKinney, they could hold the honor for back-to-back cycles. At 6’2″, 190 pounds, McKinney has the physical profile and the brand of athleticism to be a star.
In 2024, McKinney thrived across from Hunter, racking up three INTs and nine pass breakups. At his size, he’s incredibly spry and fluid, with easy speed and range in side-saddle and zone, and snappy corrective mobility and terse physicality in man coverage. It’s early, but McKinney’s 2024 tape is promising, and he’d be a needed CB1 for Las Vegas.
10) Los Angeles Rams
LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
The Matthew Stafford trade was a success for the Rams. Sean McVay won his Super Bowl, and the Rams have been competitive ever since Stafford entered their doors. But Stafford is 37 years old and will be a free agent in 2027. The future is coming faster than it seems.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams could choose to pick an uncommon talent like LaNorris Sellers, and let him sit for a couple of years before taking the reins. At 6’3″, 240 pounds, Sellers is a truly special sack avoider with a strong and angle-flexible arm, and age-defying discretion as a decision maker.
11) Arizona Cardinals
Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
The 2026 NFL Draft WR class is wide open right now, and there isn’t a lot of established early-round talent. My early favorite in the group is Clemson’s Antonio Williams — a natural-born separator with lightning-level twitch and second-nature body control.
At 5’11”, 190 pounds, Williams isn’t the biggest receiver, but he compensates with hyperactive foot speed, electric quickness and sharp angle freedom in and out of breaks, and reliable hands for his size. In Arizona, he’d be a picture-perfect WR2 for Kyler Murray alongside Marvin Harrison Jr.
12) Dallas Cowboys
C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
When you watch Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker, and others on the Georgia defense in 2024, there’s a specific player who always stands on tape: Linebacker No. 3, C.J. Allen. Allen’s production flies under the radar, but his tape is rock-solid, and his LB1 case is strong.
At 6’1″, 235 pounds, Allen is uniquely long and lean, and was a commander for the Bulldogs in just his true sophomore season. He’s a keen gap processor with explosive sideline-to-sideline range and torrid closing speed, and a unique playmaking gene in coverage.
13) Miami Dolphins
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Jalen Ramsey has been the subject of trade rumors. Kader Kohou will be a free agent in 2026. And Cam Smith has been underwhelming to this point. Jason Marshall Jr. could be a gem, but odds are, cornerback will be a major need for the Dolphins in Round 1 in 2026.
At Virginia Tech in 2024, Delane was a lockdown defender, with four INTs and seven PBUs. At 6’0″, 191 pounds, he’s an incredibly fast, efficient, and fluid mover, with an elite size-speed profile and a strong playmaking imprint. He’s still improving in support, but his coverage upside may be some of the best the 2026 class has to offer.
14) New England Patriots
T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Production can be a reliable indicator when pinpointing potential first-round talents. That’s the case with T.J. Parker, who distinguished himself with 11 sacks and 20 TFLs across the 2024 campaign. At 6’3″, 265 pounds, Parker passes the eye test, and his selling points go deeper than that.
At his size, Parker is a fleet-footed accelerator with brutal speed-to-power and domineering hand strength. Interestingly, he’s a bit high-hipped, which detracts from his maximum bend capacity, but his explosion, power profile, and utterly unyielding motor makes him a constant disruptive threat.
15) Seattle Seahawks
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Kenneth Walker has stalled out after a strong rookie campaign, and it feels like he won’t be back in Seattle once his contract expires in 2026. Luckily for the Seahawks, they could be in prime position to pick the preliminary RB1 of the 2026 NFL Draft: Jeremiyah Love. Lightning to Damien Martinez’s thunder.
At 6’0″, 212 pounds, Love is taller and leggier than Walker, but he’s a deadly creator in his own kind of way. He’s a slippery, slashing free-strider with hyper-elite vertical burst, and an unflappable center of gravity that allows him to cut and gash through arm tackles and routinely re-find his feet.
16) Chicago Bears
Jalen Kilgore, S, South Carolina
Nick Emmanwori was a highly-regarded safety prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. It feels brash to say South Carolina could have an even better safety prospect in the 2026 cycle, but Jalen Kilgore made it possible with a 2024 campaign that saw him put up five INTs, five PBUs, and three TFLs.
At a long 6’1″, 211 pounds, Kilgore has the versatility to play a vast allotment of safety alignments, as well as nickel defender, robber, and overhang linebacker. While Emmanwori is bigger, Kilgore is more instinctive and more physical, with the closing speed to make QBs pay for keying him in.
17) Houston Texans
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
The Texans did draft Aireontae Ersery in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he could ultimately project better at guard long-term. With Cam Robinson on a short-term deal, the Texans will have to reinvest at tackle soon enough. Caleb Lomu could be an ideal target in the 2026 NFL Draft.
While he’s still young and needs to keep improving his play strength, Lomu does a lot of the little things well: Acquiring leverage, staying balanced and square to opponents, playing with upper-lower synergy. And at 6’6″, 304 pounds, he’s a spry, light-footed mover with exceptional range both as a moving blocker and on recovery.
18) Minnesota Vikings
Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
The Minnesota Vikings seem set to once again re-enter contention with J.J. McCarthy at the helm. But there are some positions — like cornerback — that will need additional maintenance in 2026, when the Vikings have more draft capital to work with.
Early on in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle, Texas A&M’s Will Lee III looks like a nice fit for Brian Flores’ defense. At 6’3″, 190 pounds, Lee is ultra-competitive and controlling in press-man, and is an absolute pest at the catch point (4 INTs, 16 PBUs since 2023), and his rare blend of size, length, and short-area quickness underpins his game.
19) Pittsburgh Steelers
Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose to pass on all of the early-round QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft, and could have a contingency plan with Aaron Rodgers behind the scenes. Regardless, 2026 will be the QB cycle for Pittsburgh, and Drew Allar is a compelling in-state prospect.
A former five-star recruit, Allar showcased measured development with his accuracy in 2024, but also stagnated somewhat as a processor. At 6’5″, 238 pounds, his size and functional mobility are strengths; he has a rocket launcher arm with vast angle freedom, and he’ll still just be 22 years old on draft day in 2026.
20) Denver Broncos
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The Broncos haven’t valued linebackers often in Round 1 in recent years, but the 2026 LB class could change how they order their priorities. And with Alex Singleton entering free agency in 2026, there’ll be a void next to Dre Greenlaw — one that Sonny Styles could fill.
Styles broke out in 2024 — his first year as a full-time linebacker — with 100 tackles, six sacks, 11 TFLs, and five pass deflections. Being a high-IQ, versatile defender is part of his foundation as a player, but he’s also an elite athlete at 6’4″, 235 pounds, with searing downhill explosiveness, hard-hitting ability, and natural coverage feel.
21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
The Buccaneers passed on the 2025 linebacker class — perhaps because they have eyes for the potentially legendary 2026 group. Anthony Hill Jr. is one such heavily anticipated prospect. He’s a former five-star recruit and was a first-team All-American in 2024 with 113 tackles, 17 TFLs, eight sacks, and four forced fumbles.
Hill must continue to hone his coverage instincts, but he’s just as athletic as you’d expect at 6’3″, 238 pounds with his pedigree. He moves with nitrous charges out of his stance, closes gaps instantly in pursuit, and has truly superlative potential as a three-down LB.
22) Los Angeles Chargers
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Kyle Kennard was a big-time value addition for the Chargers in the 2025 NFL Draft, but there’s still short-term uncertainty at the EDGE spot. Khalil Mack is in the twilight of his career, and there’s been talk of moving Tuli Tuipulotu inside. The Chargers will have to turn to the position again in 2026.
Auburn’s Keldric Faulk is a true junior who amassed 7 sacks and 11 TFLs in 2024. Faulk was a ready-made 6’6″, 270 pounds out of high school, and at that size, he has eye-catching burst, quickness, power, and range in pursuit. He’s still refining his pass-rush arsenal and consistency, but the tools are otherworldly, and he’s a vengeful competitor.
23) Green Bay Packers
Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
The Packers were expected to add another cornerback early in the 2025 NFL Draft after signing Nate Hobbs in free agency, but instead, they looked elsewhere with their premium capital. Jaire Alexander’s future is still uncertain, but 2026 may be Green Bay’s time to address it.
Under Brian Gutenkunst, the Packers have traditionally valued elite athleticism at CB, and Domani Jackson is one of the best matches for that archetype in the 2026 class. At 6’1″, 197 pounds, Jackson has elite vertical speed (10.25 100-meter dash), lively short-area recalibration, smooth fluidity and technique, and he’s physical in support.
24) Los Angeles Rams
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Rob Havenstein has been an iron man for the Los Angeles Rams at right tackle, but he’s well into his mid-30s, and his contract will be up in 2026. The Rams have to think about a succession plan soon, and in the early days of the 2026 cycle, Blake Miller stands out.
If Miller declares in 2026, he’ll be a four-year starter with over 50 collegiate starts. From his experience, he’s gleaned an inspiring level of operational consistency, and yet, he’s a rangy athlete at 6’6″, 315 pounds, with some of the best pulling and space blocking ability in the 2026 class.
25) San Francisco 49ers
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
The 49ers took a massive step in the right direction with their 2025 NFL Draft selections of Alfred Collins and CJ West. With Collins and West, they’re set up to dictate the point of attack in run defense, but they still need a high-end disruptor. Caleb Banks fits the bill.
At 6’5″, 309 pounds, Banks has an impressive build, with the first-step explosiveness and urgency to rocket up gaps, and the length to pry past blocks and exert menacing power. He plays a bit tall at times and doesn’t have elite hip flexibility, but playing alongside West and Collins, he could be a game-changer for San Francisco.
26) Cincinnati Bengals
Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
The Bengals added a potential starter at guard with Jalen Rivers on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the opposite guard spot still lacks a long-term solution. They may need to hit that hard in 2026, and Emmanuel Pregnon is the early leader in the clubhouse on PFSN’s board.
Pregnon, who stands at 6’5″, 320 pounds, with massive levers for arms, was a second-team All-Big Ten performer in 2024, and a year at Oregon could catapult his stock. He’s an explosive mover, a violent attacker, a strong and well-proportioned power absorber, and his ceiling is exciting to think about.
27) Washington Commanders
Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
The Washington Commanders, contrary to expectations, passed on early-round RB talent in the 2025 NFL Draft, signifying that they’ll stick with Brian Robinson Jr. as their RB1 in 2025. But in 2026, anything and everything is on the table, and Nicholas Singleton could earn their eye.
Singleton could’ve declared in 2025 after a 2024 campaign that saw him amass almost 1,500 yards from scrimmage and 22 total TDs. Instead, he returns as a top RB prospect. Singleton is a home-run threat at 6’0″, 227 pounds with good vision, efficiency, and receiving versatility.
28) Baltimore Ravens
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
For now, the Ravens are set at WR with Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins. But Hopkins is on a one-year deal, and Bateman’s contract will be up again in 2027. The 2026 NFL Draft will be a good spot for Baltimore to plan ahead in that regard.
At 6’1″, 195 pounds, Tyson’s size profile is almost identical to Bateman, and his 75-catch, 1,101-yard, 10-TD 2024 campaign put his skills on display. He’s an easy accelerator with deceptive motion and smooth fluidity, and he can make big-time plays on the vertical plane.
29) Detroit Lions
Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
The Detroit Lions largely left the EDGE position unaddressed in the 2025 NFL Draft. Aidan Hutchinson may still need a comparable running mate by the time the 2026 NFL Draft rolls around, and Matayo Uiagalelei is an ascension candidate who fits what the Lions may need.
At 6’5″, 270 pounds, Uiagalelei is built like an NFL player, with high-level mass, frame density, and length. With his explosiveness and length, his power element can be overwhelming, and that’s a prime reason why he almost led the Big Ten in sacks in 2024 (10.5).
30) Buffalo Bills
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
The Bills’ safety duo of Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp has been serviceable, but it’s a far cry from the prime Micah Hyde-Jordan Poyer days. It’s time to make safety a bonafide strength in Buffalo again, and Dillon Thieneman is a prospect who could accomplish that.
As a freshman at Purdue, Thieneman broke onto the scene with six interceptions. He’s eclipsed 100 tackles in both of his seasons to this point. At 6’0″, 207 pounds, he’s explosive, fluid, and a defensive leader, with single-high, two-high, and box ability.
31) Kansas City Chiefs
Makhi Hughes, RB, Oregon
Virtually the Chiefs’ entire RB room is up for new contracts in 2026. That transition could present a prime opportunity for Kansas City to reset with a more dynamic talent. Makhi Hughes is a sleeper who could ascend after transferring from Tulane to Oregon.
Over the past two seasons, the 5’10”, 210-pound Hughes has amassed a whopping 2,779 yards and 22 rushing TDs. He’s a low-to-the-ground runner who moves with rapid sink and amperage. He excels at creating lanes out of thin air by pressing and getting skinny, and as a bonus, he’s a ravenous pass blocker.
32) Philadelphia Eagles
Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest
The Eagles’ roster is solidified in a way that Howie Roseman can look farther ahead into the future with some of his early-round picks. A position to keep on the radar is RT. For now, Lane Johnson is still in his prime, but he’ll be 35 in May, and he’s a free agent in 2028.
Fa’alili Fa’amoe could profile well as the eventual successor to Johnson. At 6’5″, 317 pounds, Fa’amoe sports a well-proportioned frame, and even at his size, he moves with quick twitch and effortless knee bend, with spry recovery athleticism, violent hands, and smooth balance.
Round 2: 33) Cleveland Browns
Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida
Across from Myles Garrett, Tyreak Sapp (7 sacks, 13 TFLs in 2024) is a superb complement on the edge. At 6’3″, 274 pounds, he’s dense, compact, well-leveraged, explosive, and the soul of the defense with his competitive urgency and motor.
34) New York Jets
Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
With Breece Hall entering a contract year, the Jets have an opportunity to reset their RB value chart with Kaytron Allen: A 5’11”, 229-pound bowling ball with surprising speed, lateral twitch, suddenness, and creative instincts to pair with his physicality.
35) New Orleans Saints
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Denzel Boston was a late breakout in 2024 with 63 catches for 834 yards and nine TDs, but he’s a plus size-speed athlete at 6’4″, 209 pounds, with strong hands, easy hip sink and lower-body flexibility, grating RAC strength, and exciting three-level upside.
36) Tennessee Titans
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The younger brother of A.J. Terrell, Avieon Terrell isn’t quite as big, and he doesn’t have quite as much top-end vertical speed. But Terrell is quick, explosive, fluid, and feisty in man coverage, and he’d have projected slot-boundary versatility in Tennessee.
37) New York Giants
Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
The Giants added a prospective starter at guard in Marcus Mbow on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Chase Bisontis can complete the puzzle on the offensive line with his athleticism, easy knee bend, play strength, and forceful hands at 6’6″, 330 pounds.
38) Carolina Panthers
Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Zachariah Branch is still climbing toward his ceiling as a true WR, but at 5’10”, 175 pounds, he has special explosive freedom, stop-and-start, and change-of-direction — traits he can apply both as a separator and a RAC threat — and he flashes impressive catch-point ability.
39) Indianapolis Colts
Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Though he was the lesser of the two Alabama LBs in 2024, Deontae Lawson still projects as a solid NFL starter with his closing burst, length, gap alignment IQ, baseline zone coverage ability, and willing physicality at 6’2″, 230 pounds.
40) Jacksonville Jaguars
Quintrevion Wisner, RB, Texas
The Jaguars added Bhayshul Tuten in the 2025 NFL Draft, but while Tuten is hyper-explosive, even he doesn’t have the elusive feel, space-swimming ability, and feet recalibration post-contact that Quintrevion Wisner has.
41) Las Vegas Raiders
Eli Holstein, QB, Pittsburgh
A highly-touted recruit who re-emerged after transferring from Alabama to Pittsburgh, Eli Holstein is a sleeper to watch. At 6’4″, 225 pounds, he’s a plus athlete and natural off-platform thrower who resembles young Sam Darnold, both with the highs and the volatile lows.
42) Atlanta Falcons
DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
The Falcons will need to completely overhaul their interior defensive line in 2026. DeMonte Capehart can be a nice central piece as an explosive, powerful linear nose tackle at 6’5″, 315 pounds. His motor runs hot, his power output blasts opponents off the line, and he can stack-and-shed.
43) Arizona Cardinals
Tristan Leigh, OT, Clemson
Miller is the higher-graded Clemson tackle at the outset in 2026, but Tristan Leigh is also a quality prospect. A five-star recruit with high energy, matching athleticism, and good leverage acquisition at 6’6″, 315 pounds, he could replace Jonah Williams on the right side.
44) Dallas Cowboys
Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Coming off a near 1,000-yard season, Elijah Sarratt is an ascending 2026 NFL Draft prospect. At 6’2″, 209 pounds, he’s a smooth and flexible athlete with stride variation ability, but his most marketable trait is his awesome body control and icy focus at the catch.
45) Miami Dolphins
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Mike McDaniel has an affinity for undersized but athletic RAC tight ends, and Kenyon Sadiq is primed to be the breakout player within that mold at Oregon. At 6’3″, 245 pounds, he’s a smooth, gliding mover with springy RAC ability and invigorating separation potential.
46) New England Patriots
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
At 6’4″, 240 pounds, Max Klare is a quick, efficient route runner with a nice blend of quickness and bend, and he’s sure-handed at the catch point, with gnawing leg churn after the catch. For New England, he helps maintain the team’s effectiveness in 12 personnel.
47) Seattle Seahawks
Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
At 6’3″, 260 pounds, Gabe Jacas fits the Seahawks’ desired profile on the edge, and he could come at an opportune time. With his blend of quickness off the snap, arc-running bend, power, nuance, and hand strength, Jacas amassed eight sacks and 13 TFLs in 2024.
48) Chicago Bears
Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama
The Bears’ offensive line is set in the short term, but both Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson are scheduled to be free agents again in 2026. Jaeden Roberts, at 6’5″, 316 pounds, has the thickly built frame, ruthless torquing power, and finishing mentality to carry the torch.
49) Houston Texans
LT Overton, DL, Alabama
LT Overton is still fairly raw, and his lack of production echoes that truth. But at 6’5″, 280 pounds, with nimble, explosive athleticism and extraordinary lean mass and length, he has a rare ceiling and alignment-versatile projection. For Houston, he could be a Denico Autry replacement if he can take the next step.
50) Minnesota Vikings
Keon Sabb, S, Alabama
Keon Sabb missed half of the 2024 season, but in seven games, the 6’1″, 207-pound safety put up two INTs and four pass breakups. He’s instinctive and consistently positioned to make plays in coverage, but he also has the size and temperament to play support.
51) Pittsburgh Steelers
Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
The Steelers chose to stand pat with their current CB group in the 2025 NFL Draft. In 2026, with Darius Slay Jr. set to move on, they could reinvest in length and athleticism with Washington’s Tacario Davis. Davis is a size-speed phenom at 6’4″, 201 pounds, with surprising technical efficiency and malleability.
52) Denver Broncos
Logan Jones, C, Iowa
Luke Wattenberg has been solid as a starter for Denver, but it’s unclear if they’ll extend him before he hits free agency in 2026. At 6’3″, 293 pounds, Logan Jones has a similarly compact and well-leveraged build, but clears Wattenberg with his blistering explosiveness off the snap.
53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
David Bailey is more of a pass-rush specialist at 6’3″, 250 pounds, but within that mold, he has angle-warping long-strider explosiveness up the arc, and the high-level proportional length to channel speed-to-power from his rapid acceleration. His bend and hand usage complete the puzzle.
54) Los Angeles Chargers
Febechi Nwaiwu, OG, Oklahoma
Febechi Nwaiwu is one of my early picks to rise in the 2026 NFL Draft interior offensive line class. The 6’4″, 323-pound Nwaiwu pops with his natural leverage game, foot speed, drag IQ, explosive range, powerful hands, and certified mauler mentality in space.
55) Green Bay Packers
Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
With Devonte Wyatt set to be a free agent in 2026 — assuming his fifth-year option is declined — the Packers will need to find another versatile 3/5-tech disruptor in the 2026 NFL Draft. At 6’1″, 290 pounds, with burst and ideal length, Zane Durant fits the profile.
56) Los Angeles Rams
Zeke Barry, CB, Michigan
At 5’11”, 196 pounds, Zeke Barry profiles as one of the most versatile young defenders in the 2026 NFL Draft. He can play the boundary or nickel, and he’s a rapid response defender with his combined rapid recalibration, quick processing speed, and play pace on the attack.
57) San Francisco 49ers
Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
Harold Perkins Jr. is coming back from injury, and his NFL fit as an undersized pass-rushing linebacker invites uncertainty. That said, if he can get back to 100%, he’s athletic enough and instinctive enough in zone to be a dynamic, hyper-versatile hybrid STAR defender.
58) Cincinnati Bengals
Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina
At 6’1″, 186 pounds, Thaddeus Dixon is a bit light, but he’s long and feisty, with smothering ball skills at the catch point (one INT and 10 PBUs in 2024). And in 2025, he’ll get to learn from a defensive coaching legend in Bill Belichick at North Carolina.
59) Houston Texans
Tomas Rimac, OG, Virginia Tech
An experienced redshirt senior and All-Big 12 performer, Tomas Rimac has ascension potential in the 2026 NFL Draft. At 6’6″, 318 pounds, he’s a light-footed mover for his size, with forceful hands, great overall proportions, and an assignment-sound style.
60) Baltimore Ravens
Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
If the Ravens decide to move on from Travis Jones in the 2026 offseason, Dontay “The Godfather” Corleone could be an ideal replacement at nose tackle. At 6’1″, 320 pounds, Corleone is a tree stump in run defense, and a powerhouse pocket pusher on passing downs.
61) Detroit Lions
Lander Barton, LB, Utah
With Alex Anzalone set to be a free agent in 2026, the Lions could target Utah’s Lander Barton. At 6’5″, 245 pounds, Barton — interestingly enough — has some physical similarities to Jack Campbell, but he makes a more dramatic impression as a homing missile downhill, and he’s savvy in coverage.
62) Buffalo Bills
DJ Campbell, OG, Texas
If the Bills move on from David Andrews, DJ Campbell could be a nice replacement opposite O’Cyrus Torrence. At 6’3″, 322 pounds, the former five-star recruit is a bit stiff laterally, but he’s an explosive puller with a penchant for punishment in driving situations.
63) Kansas City Chiefs
Earnest Greene III, OL, Georgia
Earnest Greene III was up-and-down in 2024, but he projects best at guard, where the Chiefs would ultimately play him here. At 6’4″, 320 pounds, he’s explosive out of his stance, heavy-handed, tough and gritty in close quarters, and stifling with his core.
64) Philadelphia Eagles
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Having accounted for four INTs and nine PBUs in 2024, Jermod McCoy has visible utility as a scheme-diverse talent with a playmaking propensity. In zone, the 6’0″, 194-pound cover man has great throttle control and vision, but he’s also quick and explosive enough to match and carry in man.
Round 3
65) Cleveland Browns
Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
66) Philadelphia Eagles
Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
67) New Orleans Saints
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
68) Tennessee Titans
Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
69) Houston Texans
Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
70) Carolina Panthers
Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
71) Indianapolis Colts
Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
72) Jacksonville Jaguars
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
73) Las Vegas Raiders
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
74) Atlanta Falcons
Trey Zuhn, OT, Texas A&M
75) Arizona Cardinals
Fernando Carmona Jr., OG, Arkansas
76) Dallas Cowboys
Anthony Smith, EDGE, Minnesota
77) Miami Dolphins
Stephiylan Green, DT, Clemson
78) New England Patriots
Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
79) Seattle Seahawks
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
80) Chicago Bears
Justice Haynes, RB, Michigan
81) Miami Dolphins
Judge Collier, DB, South Carolina
82) Minnesota Vikings
Anto Saka, EDGE, Northwestern
83) Pittsburgh Steelers
Nic Anderson, WR, LSU
84) Denver Broncos
Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
85) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jaydn Ott, RB, Oklahoma
86) Los Angeles Chargers
Ashton Stamps, CB, LSU
87) Green Bay Packers
Xavier Chaplin, OT, Auburn
88) Los Angeles Rams
Bryce Anderson, S, Texas A&M
89) San Francisco 49ers
Kage Casey, OT, Boise State
90) Cincinnati Bengals
Kapena Gushiken, DB, Ole Miss
91) Washington Commanders
Nyziah Hunter, WR, Nebraska
92) Baltimore Ravens
Lawson Luckie, TE, Georgia
93) Jacksonville Jaguars
Austin Barber, OT, Florida
94) Buffalo Bills
Pryce Yates, EDGE, North Carolina
95) Kansas City Chiefs
Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
96) Philadelphia Eagles
Jaishawn Barham, OLB, Michigan
97) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jack Velling, TE, Michigan State