With both the 2025 college football season and the NFL season now in the books, highlighted by the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory, there’s no better time to get fans ready for the 2026 NFL Draft with the debut of the PFSN 2026 All-Draft-Prospect Team.
Players were not only graded on their overall performance during the season but also on their use of the PFSN CFB Player OL Impact rating system, as well as performances at the Shrine and Senior Bowls this past month.
PFSN’s All-Draft-Prospect Offense
Quarterback: Fernando Mendoza
This should come as no surprise: Reigning Heisman Trophy winner and national championship quarterback Fernando Mendoza sits atop numerous draft boards and is widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick, with the Las Vegas Raiders expected to select him in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Second team: Trinidad Chambliss
Running Back: Jeremiyah Love
Another no-brainer selection, Jeremiyah Love wrapped up the 2025 season with the fourth-highest PFSN CFB RB Impact score of 92.4. After racking up more than 1,600 all-purpose yards and 21 total touchdowns this past year, Love enters the draft firmly established as the consensus RB1.
Second team: Jonah Coleman
Wide Receiver: Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson
All three receivers selected were consensus WR1 prospects when PFSN’s NFL Draft analysts began constructing the PFSN Big Board. Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson are widely viewed as the top X-receivers in this draft class, while 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner Makai Lemon has showcased the versatility to be a dynamic threat both inside and outside.
Lemon and Tate each finished among the top three Big Ten wideouts in PFSN’s CFB WR Impact rankings, while Tyson still graded out as one of the Big 12’s top receivers despite time missed due to injury. Each one of these talented receivers enters the draft with a strong case to be among the first true difference-makers selected at the position.
Second team: Denzel Boston, Elijah Sarratt, Chris Brazzell II
Tight End: Kenyon Sadiq
Kenyon Sadiq separated himself from the pack early in the 2025 season and never looked back, earning a potential first-round grade heading into this year’s NFL Draft.
While his 82.2 PFSN CFB TE Impact score may not jump off the page, Sadiq consistently showed he has the tools to be a reliable pass-catching weapon at the next level, combining an elite catch radius with dependable, safety-valve hands that quarterbacks can trust.
Second team: Michael Trigg
Offensive Tackles: Francis Mauigoa, Caleb Lomu
Despite Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano ranking No. 1 and No. 2 among tackles on PFSN’s Mock Draft Simulator, Miami’s Francis Mauigoa consistently showed throughout the season that he has a strong case to be the first tackle selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Second team: Spencer Fano, Max Iheanachor
Offensive Guards: Olaivavega Ioane, Emmanuel Pregnon
Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane has a strong case to be the first true guard selected in this year’s NFL Draft, coming off an impressive season with the Nittany Lions. His performance earned him PFSN’s consensus No. 1 offensive guard ranking, along with a strong 89.6 OL Impact rating.
Second team: Chase Bisontis, Fernando Carmona Jr.
Offensive Center: Parker Brailsford, Logan Jones
Coming off an All-SEC honors season, Parker Brailsford has proven he can hold his own against top competition, delivering two straight strong years in the SEC. Despite being slightly undersized for the position, he consistently showed he can be a dependable interior presence and a polished protector for his quarterback.
Second team: Connor Lew, Jake Slaughter
PFSN’s All-Draft-Prospect Defense
Edge Rushers: Rueben Bain Jr., David Bailey
There may not be a more complete EDGE prospect in this year’s class than Rueben Bain Jr. when it comes to film translating into on-field production, but David Bailey’s impressive 92.9 PFSN CFB EDGE Impact rating certainly gives the Texas Tech standout a strong case to challenge him for the top spot.
Both Bain and Bailey rank among the most prominent pass rushers in this draft class and are widely expected to come off the board early in the first round. Some analysts even project both players as top-10 selections, with Bain frequently mentioned as a candidate to go as high as No. 2 overall.
Second team: Akheem Mesidor, T.J. Parker
Defensive Tackles: Peter Woods, Kayden McDonald
Clemson’s Peter Woods has held the DT1 spot in the 2026 class since the start of the season. While his campaign didn’t unfold exactly as he had hoped, Woods still put together a solid season, maintaining his status among the top defensive linemen in the class.
Second team: Lee Hunter, Caleb Banks
Linebackers: Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles
Both Ohio State linebackers turned in outstanding seasons alongside one another. While Arvell Reese’s positional outlook is still debated between EDGE and linebacker, his best path to maximizing his NFL potential may be as an off-ball linebacker, where his versatility allows him to disrupt offenses in multiple ways.
Sonny Styles, meanwhile, has a strong case to be the LB1 in this class if analysts ultimately categorize Reese as an EDGE. For this All-Draft-Prospect team, however, the former Buckeye once again shares the spotlight with his Ohio State teammate, highlighting just how impactful the duo has been together.
Second team: C.J. Allen, Jacob Rodriguez
Cornerbacks: Mansoor Delane, Avieon Terrell
To address the obvious omission, Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy wasn’t included simply because he didn’t play during the 2025 season. As for Mansoor Delane and Avieon Terrell, both cornerbacks have put together outstanding tape that defensive coordinators are sure to value highly as the NFL Draft approaches.
At the time of writing, Delane is widely viewed as the CB1 in the 2026 draft class and is considered the most polished perimeter corner available. Terrell, meanwhile, is projected by many to be the first true slot or nickel corner selected, with his size and skill set making him a natural fit for that role at the next level.
Second team: Brandon Cisse, Colton Hood
Safeties: Caleb Downs, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Without question, Caleb Downs is not only one of the top safeties in this year’s class but also one of the nation’s premier defensive players after his final season at Ohio State. While questions about positional value may influence where he lands in the NFL Draft, one thing is certain: Downs is the most talented defensive back available in the 2026 class.
Denzel Washington should be Denzel Boston.