Pro days are wrapped up, but 2026 NFL mock drafts can still feature some movement due to waffling on positional tiebreakers, new intel that becomes available, and last-minute trades that may change team needs. PFSN’s Consensus Big Board, which includes my rankings, is nearly set in stone with key players at low-priority positions creating quite the would-you-rather scenarios for teams at the top of the draft.
We’re just 10 days from the clock rolling in Pittsburgh. Using PFSN’s Mock Draft Simulator to organize how every team’s priorities will manifest on the board over three rounds, here is my final mock draft of 2026.
1) Las Vegas Raiders
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Despite adding Kirk Cousins to the depth chart, the Las Vegas Raiders aren’t even hiding their intent to take Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall. Most sportsbooks have closed legitimate action on the pick at this stage.
Mendoza’s storybook 2025-26 campaign led to a Heisman Trophy, a championship-clinching highlight for the ages, and a meteoric rise up draft boards as teams realized his size (6-foot-5), accuracy, character, and intangibles were all off the charts.
Though his NFL career may not always go as smoothly as his season at Indiana went, it’s a pretty easy choice for Vegas to take the draft’s one legitimate first-round quarterback prospect.
2) New York Jets
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
After trading Jermaine Johnson, I think this No. 2 overall pick is a toss-up. Is it speed or power among the class’s best two EDGEs?
David Bailey is the best pure pass rusher in the class. Don’t be misguided about his 14.5 sacks last year because Texas Tech is in the Big 12; Bailey had dates with Spencer Fano, Max Iheanachor, and other tackles who will be drafted in Pittsburgh.
You don’t see an electric bend or a lightning-fast first step, but Bailey just has this way of playing at his tempo and shifting his weight to create openings. I think it’s an innate feel for rushing the passer that is significantly easier to project to the next level than Arvell Reese’s limited sample.
3) Arizona Cardinals
Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State
Arizona seems like they’ll be in the quarterback market later in this draft, but it won’t be Ty Simpson at No. 3. There likely isn’t a right tackle worth this lofty selection, either.
Arvell Reese is more than a fine consolation prize. The hyper-athletic hybrid from Ohio State blew the doors off February’s combine with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash as an “EDGE,” but a majority of his time in Columbus was spent at off-ball linebacker.
The Cardinals could use an upgrade at either position, as their front seven lacks consistent star power. The reliable, durable competitor is a consensus top-five pick for a reason.
4) Tennessee Titans
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The best of the Tennessee Titans’ offense this century has been built around a cornerstone running back. Is No. 4 overall too high a price to replicate the formula?
I don’t think so, especially in a draft that is weak in the position, giving Jeremiyah Love plenty of relative positional value wherever he goes in the top 10.
Love is arguably the best player in this draft due to a three-down skill set, elite testing numbers, and fluidity and ease in his on-field drills.
Perhaps the best part about selecting Love that I never hear discussed? He touched the ball just 496 times total in college, splitting work with Jadarian Price. There is a ton of tread left on the tires for the pro level.
5) New York Giants
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
This is a good offseason to be the New York Giants. Wherever the board falls, they could be open to one of the draft’s best overall players without forcing a need.
Sonny Styles is more than just an inside linebacker. After running a 4.46 40 with a 43.5-inch vertical jump at 6-foot-5, it’s become abundantly obvious that Styles is the next evolution of the Kyle Hamilton or Nick Emmanwori do-it-all force in coverage. He just comes with the instincts and training of a middle linebacker.
Styles’ athleticism, leadership, and football IQ make him the best traditional linebacker prospect since Devin White, Roquan Smith, or Luke Kuechly, depending on the level you want to afford him. A top-five pick in a weak draft is not too high a price for that sort of player.
6) Dallas Cowboys (via Browns)
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Dallas Receives: Picks No. 6, No. 39, No. 146, and No. 149
Cleveland Receives: Picks No. 12, No. 20, and No. 180
I have no choice but to keep mocking this trade. It’s too obvious. The Dallas Cowboys are contenders that need a defensive leader.
The Cleveland Browns have two critical needs they could address by shipping Dallas No. 6 and No. 39 overall (plus more) for No. 12 and No. 20. It fits like a glove.
Caleb Downs would be that leader in the secondary for a team that ranked dead last in PFSN’s Defensive Impact (DEFi) score a year ago. Downs’ knee injury became a minor concern as a rumor after the NFL Combine, but the instinctive prodigy has 10 passes defended and 6 total interceptions since starring in Alabama’s secondary as a true freshman in 2023.
Safety isn’t seen as a critical position in league circles, but look at every great defense in the last 30 years. They’ve usually got extremely high-level safety play. Downs would bring that to a Big D defense that’s become far too notorious for coverage busts.
7) Pittsburgh Steelers (via Commanders)
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Pittsburgh Receives: Picks No. 7 and No. 223
Washington Receives: Picks No. 21, No. 53, No. 99, No. 135, and No. 216
I think the Washington Commanders have spent an immense amount of the pre-draft process focused on a move back, even at a discount.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a natural fit with four Day 2 picks and, frankly, not a ton of holes. This is the first big swing of the Mike McCarthy era. If the plan is indeed running Aaron Rodgers back for a swan song season, a wide receiving corps of DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., and Carnell Tate would arguably be the best in the NFL.
In 2025, Tate battled injuries, blowouts, and limited opportunities due to Jeremiah Smith’s dominance, but his 3.02 yards per route run (YPRR) were 10th among FBS receivers to draw at least 50 targets. His body control, sideline footwork, and reliable hands scream “productive pro” for a long time.
8) New Orleans Saints
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
New Orleans probably wished Tate had dropped to No. 8, but they can satisfy their need at EDGE instead.
Rueben Bain Jr. might still be a top-five pick if the Titans aren’t scared of his 30 7/8-inch arms, but he’ll undoubtedly still go somewhere in the top 15 despite being such an extreme outlier at that extremely crucial measureable for pass rushers.
It’s really not even debatable that Bain’s tape is better than Reese’s or Bailey’s had he clocked in with normal arms. His gigantic, powerful mitts shed blocks laterally in the run game, and he’s got underrated bend and balance to swim under tackles’ arms. We’ll just need to see how his legal situation pertaining to a 2024 car incident develops in the coming days.
9) Kansas City Chiefs
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
I know the Cardinals would prefer a plug-and-play right tackle at No. 3, but the value just isn’t there to take Francis Mauigoa. I don’t buy the smoke.
Mauigoa is a mauler in the run game with a tremendously thick frame, and his arms (33 1/4 inches) came back long enough to alleviate concerns that he can play right tackle in the NFL due to length. Foot speed, though, is still a question for a prospect some feel might eventually end up at guard.
The Chiefs desperately need a Jawaan Taylor replacement at one of their three top-40 selections, and the options at receiver and cornerback will be better later. They’ll scoop up Mauigoa here to immediately elevate a run game that struggled to generate a push on the right side a year ago.
10) Cincinnati Bengals
Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
Duke Tobin marches to the beat of his own drum. The Bengals never trade.
They rarely take the “best player available” on consensus boards. This would be another curveball that I definitely think he could fire toward home plate.
Peter Woods is sliding into the 20s on most consensus boards, but a popular preseason pick for first defensive player off the board still has top-10 talent in the draft. Woods is a penetrate-and-go 3-technique with rare athleticism in space, especially when chasing down ball-carriers.
Remember, Tobin took Shemar Stewart in the first round last year after just 1.5 sacks in his final year with Texas A&M. Woods’ lack of production (2.0 sacks) in a down year for Clemson won’t scare him. Keldric Faulk is another name to watch at this pick.
11) Miami Dolphins
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Mansoor Delane is undoubtedly one of the best 10 players in the draft, but I struggled to find a home for him in the top 10 since the Bengals’ one position of strength on defense is corner, and they need immediate help.
The Miami Dolphins won’t complain. They get a shutdown corner to begin the Jeff Hafley era as a rebuild. Delane clocked a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at his pro day, which was a great vote of confidence when evaluators were probably more worried about his testing than his tape.
Delane’s length, speed, and instincts in both man and zone coverage suggest he will be a successful corner for over a decade. He’ll provide a great level of security in Halfey’s Cover 2-heavy system.
12) Cleveland Browns (via Cowboys)
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Considering the Chiefs need a right tackle and Dallas would love to make a splash, I just don’t think there’s any way the Browns end up taking Kadyn Proctor at No. 6. He’s simply going to be available right outside the top 10 like this.
However, I do buy this positional fit for Cleveland. Proctor is the No. 13 overall player on my board, possessing attributes you can’t teach: 6-foot-7, 352 pounds, and a vertical jump of 32.5 inches. The only thing that you’d wish was a little better is 33 3/8-inch arms, but that’s still a solid measurement in a vacuum.
Proctor’s tape isn’t entirely clean, but it’s definitely overblown by the public due to individual bad reps. There are more plays than not that Proctor gets a firm, powerful anchor and redirects a defender with ease.
This is a player who would be fine to take at No. 6, but it just wouldn’t be good board management.
13) Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
“Polished” is a word that comes to mind with Spencer Fano’s tape, and that’s why the Los Angeles Rams would likely love to have him plug the hole vacated by Rob Havenstein’s retirement.
Despite 32 1/8-inch arms, I still believe Fano could have a bright and successful future at right tackle in the NFL. You can start him there with the fallback that his athleticism and measureables could translate well to center if that fails.
There’s a win-now element to this pick that also looks proactively to maintaining the core principle of Sean McVay’s success up front for the long run. A receiver could be on the table at No. 13 for Los Angeles, given Puka Nacua’s legal troubles, too.
14) Baltimore Ravens
Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
This would be the best individual pick of the first round so far, and it’s an Eric DeCosta special. He waits patiently for one of the best players in the draft.
I totally disagree with the notion that the guard position isn’t important in the modern NFL. Two guards and a center improved the Chicago Bears’ offensive line from poor to dominant. Olaivavega Ioane gives the Ravens’ offense badly needed stability after their problems could be directly traced to their interior offensive line a year ago.
Ioane has prototypical guard size and strength, and his hand placement and punch are easily the best of any guard in the class. Baltimore locks down another dominant left guard, as they had with Marshall Yanda for so many years.
15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Whichever fanbase drafts Keldric Faulk is going to groan, but it should not surprise anyone if he turns out to be the best EDGE in this deep class.
Not many human beings walk the Earth with Faulk’s measureables. He’s 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds but looks like a tight end with a lean, light, and quick frame. He’s got outstanding length with 34 3/8-inch arms.
Fans will just look at the sack column (2.0 sacks) during a year with the Auburn Tigers, who were under turmoil with Hugh Freeze, and assume he’s a “bust,” but this is the lump of clay that Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers need to try and develop as a pass rusher.
He doesn’t turn 21 until September. There is so much meat on the bone to grow as a player beyond what’s on tape now.
16) New York Jets (via Colts)
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Aaron Glenn knows Makai Lemon’s archetype well. He went against Amon-Ra St. Brown in practice for four years in Detroit.
Aside from the strange podium interviews at the NFL Combine, Lemon’s pre-draft process has been phenomenal. Checking in at 5-foot-11 and 192 pounds were huge measurements given the concerns about size that show up on tape.
Other than size, the best route technician in the draft from the slot has little to no wasted movement in and out of his breaks. He’s got Nacua-esque body control in contested situations. He was hyper-productive (3.13 YPRR) in a USC offense that relied heavily on him.
Lemon would be a perfect slot complement to Garrett Wilson.
17) Detroit Lions
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
This pick will go a long way to determine if Penei Sewell is indeed shifting to the left side of the Lions’ line. I don’t think so.
Detroit will likely be in the market for Proctor or Monroe Freeling’s services as two of the three left tackle prospects that will go in Round 1. Clemson’s Blake Miller should go a bit later.
Freeling is definitely a riser from the Combine. When a 6-foot-7 guy with 34 3/4-inch arms also ran a sub-5.00-second 40, there will be player personnel employees jotting notes furiously. He’s also got a nice pass set and is already comfortable in that element of the game.
However, the warts of his inexperience (17 starts) show up in the run game, where he’s a frequent flier on the ground. To me, he’s a late Round 1 prospect to develop over time rather than a ready-made option, but Detroit might have no choice.
18) Minnesota Vikings
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
This is one of the most common mock draft selection placements because it makes too much sense.
Harrison Smith is walking away from the Minnesota Vikings, and they just haven’t added any veteran help to replace him, leading some to wonder whether Smith might actually be called back. I think it’s just the inevitability of Dillon Thieneman or Emmanuel McNeil-Warren at No. 18.
Thieneman certainly tested better with a 4.35-second 40 and 43.5-inch vertical jump at the combine. The junior’s role at Oregon was more of a box safety, but he’s clearly got the long speed (and some experience at Purdue) to play center field, as well.
19) Carolina Panthers
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
This is a unique way for the Carolina Panthers to circumvent their receiver conundrum. Xavier Legette didn’t work out as planned from the 2024 NFL Draft, and there’s no replacing Jalen Coker after he popped off for 134 yards in their postseason game against the Rams.
Kenyon Sadiq accomplishes two objectives: he satisfies the need for a true No. 2 option for Bryce Young and fills a tight end void they’ve tried to plug with mid-round picks like Tommy Tremble and Ja’Tavion Sanders in recent years.
Coming into the year with much fanfare, Sadiq caught just 51 balls on an Oregon team light on receiving talent. I’d have liked to see more production, but Sadiq oozes Vernon Davis-esque measurables after running a 4.39-second 40 at 241 pounds in February.
20) Cleveland Browns (via Cowboys)
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
This is great work by the Browns, shifting back from No. 6 but still getting a franchise left tackle and top option at wide receiver.
Jordyn Tyson would, inarguably, be the top wideout in the class if health weren’t a concern, but it is. Tyson missed 15 total games in his final three college seasons, and a hamstring issue has sidelined him for the pre-draft process.
A prolonged slide wouldn’t be overly surprising if teams just can’t trust the medical information. However, Tyson caught 18 touchdowns in his last two years in Tempe, and the Browns have leaned heavily on drafting productive skill players like Quinshon Judkins and Harold Fannin Jr., who broke out early in their college careers. Tyson fits the mold.
21) Washington Commanders (via Steelers)
Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Needing a wide receiver, Washington could easily stick and pick Carnell Tate at No. 7. However, it’s pretty hard to argue with this result when they still get Omar Cooper Jr. in addition to No. 56 and No. 99 to come.
Cooper Jr. might be a better fit alongside Terry McLaurin, too. He had an 83.3% slot rate at Indiana and profiles to play that role with physicality, contact balance, and tremendous footwork in the pros. In addition to producing the catch of the year in college football, he’s a willing and tenacious blocker, as well.
At 6-foot-0 with a 4.42-second 40, I don’t want to pigeonhole Cooper Jr.’s pro future inside, though. We’ve seen players like the aforementioned St. Brown or Jaxon Smith-Njigba start their careers as inside threats and blossom into players who win on the outside.
22) Los Angeles Chargers
Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)
Jim Harbaugh will probably appreciate the story of exponential growth that Akheem Mesidor brings to the table.
Mesidor was a Day 3 prospect entering the 2025 season, but he exploded for 12.5 sacks alongside Rueben Bain Jr. at Miami this year. He credits the improvement to working with former All-Pro pass rusher Jason Taylor.
In some ways, Mesidor is the anti-Keldric Faulk as a prospect. He’ll be 25 on draft day after one elite college season, but the production was there. L.A. has dreams of competing this year, which is why this pick makes plenty of sense to help chase after Bo Nix, Patrick Mahomes, and Fernando Mendoza in a brutal division.
23) Philadelphia Eagles
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
It’s been a quiet offseason for an Eagles team that lost its identity in 2025. The former champs used to suffocate opponents on both sides of the line, and a pass-happy attack led to a disjointed, unceremonious ending.
Howie Roseman’s rebuild might begin on April 23. I’ve got them finalizing a rumored A.J. Brown deal to New England for No. 31 and No. 95 in this mock, and they’re rebuilding the offensive line with Caleb Lomu at their own pick. Both moves help the team refocus on the run game.
Lomu would develop at right tackle or guard with Jordan Mailata entrenched for the Birds, but he’s a great prospect with an excellent frame at either position, quick feet, and solid hand placement. Functional play strength is lacking, meaning he still needs to bulk up.
24) Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Cleveland got its two needs from the store, meaning they can simply go “best available” at No. 24 or trade down. How about an Ohio product to help a rich Browns defense get richer?
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren’s tape is a blast. He profiles to be another one of these instinctive box safeties that can impact the game either through blitz packages or covering tight ends and backs in space. He forced nine fumbles in college, too.
I thought McNeil-Warren would be the second safety off the board entering February’s Combine, but he posted average results with a 4.52-second 40-yard dash and 35.5-inch vertical jump. Neither number is a concern, but we’ve been so spoiled by Sonny Styles and Nick Emmanwori in recent years that there is a chance that he slides to Round 2.
25) Chicago Bears
Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
Though qualms about Kayden McDonald’s upside to rush the passer are fair, is it not worth the No. 25 overall pick to overhaul your run defense in one fell swoop?
McDonald is a dominant stuffer at the point of attack, recording 84 tackles over the last two seasons. He eats double teams for breakfast.
As mentioned in my first mock draft, the Bears didn’t have a defensive tackle ranked in the top 55 of PFSN’s Defensive Tackle Impact (DTi) last year, and they allowed 4.9 yards per carry. It’s tough to see either of those marks sticking when McDonald is patrolling the trenches on early downs.
26) Buffalo Bills
CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
The Buffalo Bills’ trade for D.J. Moore seemed to solidify that this will be a defensive pick, and CJ Allen would be a tremendous choice.
Allen’s traits won’t leap off the page like Sonny Styles’, but the similar qualities they share are instincts, leadership, football IQ, and pursuit. The Georgia alum’s ability to diagnose the play, a run or an underneath throw, helps make up for any lack of closing speed.
Buffalo desperately needs a high-impact linebacker to call the signals. While Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano are big names, the Bills didn’t have a top-40 linebacker on the roster last year, per PFSN’s Linebacker Impact (LBi) scores.
27) San Francisco 49ers
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
As the Trent Williams standoff continues, the team still can’t be fully certain he’ll be on the roster in 2026, even if he’s not traded. Williams is 37, too.
The future could be now in the form of Clemson’s Blake Miller. Miller seems cast in a movie role as an NFL left tackle, with a lean 6-foot-7 frame and 34 1/4-inch arms. The testing numbers were even better, considering a 5.04-second 40-yard dash and 32-inch vertical jump.
If you like an inventory of tape to make a decision, Miller has plenty of it from 54 college starts. His best attribute is his footspeed, but the actual footwork coordination, hand placement, and initial punch aren’t my favorite in this class.
I have a second-round grade on Miller, but this is the cost of doing business at this position.
28) Arizona Cardinals (via Texans)
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Arizona Receives: Pick No. 28
Houston Receives: Pick No. 34 and No. 104
Similar to what happened with Shedeur Sanders last year, I’m not ruling out a lengthy slide for Ty Simpson simply because of the chairs available. You get to a shortlist of the Cardinals, Steelers, and Rams much later as potential Simpson suitors before you’re out of teams that aren’t either set at the position or looking to 2027’s quarterback class.
For the sake of this mock, I could see Arizona thinking their quality personnel on both sides of the ball could be too good to join the sweepstakes, and Simpson is a project they can take on behind Jacoby Brissett.
While there’s no denying the Alabama quarterback has a solid pre-snap process and passable arm talent, I just cringe at the idea of a first-round quarterback who is 6-foot-1, started just 15 games in college, and played really poorly down the stretch of the 2025 season.
29) Kansas City Chiefs (via Rams)
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
How good is Jermod McCoy’s 2024 tape? The Tennessee corner has done one on-field workout since tearing his ACL that same season and still seems primed to be a first-round pick.
McCoy’s fluidity on tape was met with a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at his pro day. He’s got great ball skills and a natural tendency to keep his eyes on the quarterback to diagnose the play and make coverage adjustments as needed.
Considering McCoy did validate that the athleticism was still present, it wouldn’t be surprising if his draft window opened at No. 12 with Dallas.
I just have a hard time forking over a first-rounder for someone with so little organized football over the last 18 months, but this could be a home run for a Chiefs team that needs to replace Trent McDuffie.
30) Miami Dolphins (via Broncos)
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The current state of the Dolphins’ wide receiver room isn’t ideal, so I don’t know how much it will impact their draft strategy at the position. Regardless, this is a team that, between Malik Washington, Tutu Atwell, and Jalen Tolbert, doesn’t have a great boundary option as is.
Denzel Boston could be that guy. The 6-foot-4 contested-catch specialist is smooth in and out of his breaks, and I don’t necessarily buy into any of the production gaps against certain coverages; Washington’s overall passing offense was truly dysfunctional.
Obviously, the issue is Boston’s top speed. He didn’t run at the combine or his pro day, and it is a rough look to wonder if that 40-yard dash time is in “won’t work out” territory when he is noticeably sluggish on tape.
31) Philadelphia Eagles (via Patriots)
T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Philadelphia Receives: Pick No. 35, No. 95, and No. 131
New England Receives: A.J. Brown
The Eagles’ defense was a strength last year, but sitting 14th in sacks per game (2.1) was a symptom of losing guys like Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free agency.
With a second first-rounder due to a projected A.J. Brown deal, T.J. Parker puts punch back in Philly’s pass rush. Like his teammate Woods, Parker’s production (5.0 sacks) suffered a little in a dismal season for Clemson, but there just aren’t many holes to poke in him as a player. He’s got great size (6-foot-4) and length (33 1/8-inch arms) and uses it well to pack a mighty punch.
If there’s a “knock” on the 21-year-old, it’s just that the “bag” isn’t very deep yet. It’s kind of the same strategy over and over, which won’t work as well in the NFL. He’s got plenty of time to develop, though.
32) Seattle Seahawks
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
This will be a prime spot where anyone trying to secure a fifth-year option can help the Seahawks save a little cap space. Brandon Cisse is a great team fit, but he’s probably closer to a guy who should go at the top of Round 2.
Cisse’s tools are outstanding. I speculated he’d run in the 4.4s at his pro day, and he clocked in at exactly a 4.40. Also, his broad jump (10-foot-11) and vertical jump (41.0 inches) at the combine were outstanding.
Mike Macdonald’s coaching staff is the ideal landing spot to help him make better decisions in zone coverage and track the quarterback at a higher level.
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Round 2 | 33) New York Jets
Lee Hunter, DL, Texas Tech
As the Jets’ new regime looks to build its culture, Lee Hunter’s fun-loving personality has value in its own right. Add in that Hunter also helps a run defense that was 23rd in rushing yards per attempt allowed (4.4), and this pick over Caleb Banks, a talented but polarizing prospect at the same position, makes considerably more sense.
34) Houston Texans (via Cardinals)
Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
Just as I stated in my mock last month, I think Emmanuel Pregnon should be a first-rounder. Pregnon is a physical behemoth at 314 pounds that plays with a mean streak, but his tape is crystal clean. Houston moved out of the first round to let the Cardinals draft Simpson and still got a first-round-caliber talent to help the offensive line.
35) Tennessee Titans
Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
After cost analysis, I do think the Titans take Love at No. 4 overall, knowing they’ll get a great, physical EDGE at No. 36. That’s Zion Young, who has prototypical size and strength for the position and had 6.5 sacks for Missouri last year. I don’t see much of a gap between Mesidor, Parker, and Young, so this is great value.
36) Las Vegas Raiders
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
Max Iheanachor could easily be a first-round pick. The native of Nigeria is young in terms of football miles, but there aren’t many 6-foot-6, 321-pound guys who move their feet like the right tackle. Iheanachor still has room to grow in hand placement and general technique, but he plugs the Raiders’ tackle spot opposite Kolton Miller.
37) New York Giants
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
“Prospect fatigue” might be factoring into Avieon Terrell, a preseason first-round projection across the board, dropping to Day 2. I still like the physical, disruptive cornerback with great ball skills that forced five fumbles last year, but his slender frame is a concern at the pro level, given that play style. His glacial 40-yard dash at his pro day was so clearly due to injury.
38) Houston Texans (via Commanders)
Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
Houston has the freedom to go some combination of offensive line and defensive tackle at their two closely aligned spots. At No. 38, a gamble on perhaps a top-20 talent in the entire draft, Caleb Banks, could add yet another monstrous force to a defense that was second in PFSN’s DEFi last year.
39) Dallas Cowboys
Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Rumors of a leap up the board for an EDGE aside, I’ve got Dallas adding a first-round-level EDGE at No. 39. Gabe Jacas plays the game like an experienced vet with an innate feel for which tool to deploy in which situation. While he plays a little stiffer than ideal, it’s hard not to see him contributing as a three-down rusher at the next level.
40) Jacksonville Jaguars (via Chiefs)
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Jacksonville Receives: Pick No. 40
Kansas City Receives: Brian Thomas Jr.
To this point, the Jaguars have shut down a Brian Thomas Jr. deal. However, with myself at the controls for every team, I’m shifting Travis Hunter back to offense and using the return for Thomas from Kansas City (this pick) on EDGE help. R Mason Thomas is a productive, undersized grinder who would be a perfect rotational piece in the Jags’ four-man front.
41) Cincinnati Bengals
Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
Jacob Rodriguez might be the best draft pick on defense the Bengals have made in a decade. The 2025 Lombardi Trophy winner had 7 forced fumbles and 4 interceptions in a campaign that made him a national storyline.
Then, he went out and posted a 4.57 40-yard dash and 38.5-inch vertical jump at the NFL Combine. Cincinnati’s two rookie linebackers in 2025 ranked outside the top 55 in PFSN’s LBi, so they need a high-floor plug.
42) New Orleans Saints
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
New Orleans went EDGE in Round 1, so they’ll need help for Chris Olave in Round 2. I’ve quickly moved Germie Bernard up my final top 100 list because of his scheme and route versatility.
He runs clean routes and catches everything in sight. There’s a definite lack of sizzle, but it’s at no expense of substance.
43) Miami Dolphins
Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
Miami’s shopping list continues on the interior offensive line. Chase Bisontis is an athletic mover with great core strength.
He’s really at his best in the run game, stacking blocks and moving to the next level. He’s got a great ability to snag the middle of the defender’s chest without getting called for holding. The Dolphins have added a starter at the position for a decade.
44) New York Jets
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
The Jets have completely retooled their team in less than 45 total selections. After adding Texas Tech teammates earlier, they’ll move from Lubbock to Austin to snag a hyper-athletic leader at linebacker.
Anthony Hill Jr. ran a 4.51-second 40 at 238 pounds, proving to be the ideal combination of size and speed for a modern middle linebacker. I see a lot of Devin Lloyd in his game.
45) Baltimore Ravens
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
The depth at corner and EDGE are going to work against players who deserve earlier consideration. Colton Hood embodies the Ravens’ defense, bringing physicality to the run game and a 4.44-second 40-yard dash. Baltimore just hasn’t gotten the production you’d think from a secondary full of big names, so they might add to the room.
46) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
Fast, instinctive linebackers were the leaders of Todd Bowles’ last Super Bowl defense. They’re missing one now, and Jake Golday would change that.
He led the Bearcats with 105 tackles last season, showcasing workman-like tape against both the run and the pass. The depth of this linebacker class is insane; I’d have ranked Golday right with Carson Schwesigner a year ago.
47) Indianapolis Colts
Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Lacking a first-round pick, the Colts might take a chance on a first-round talent, sans one key red flag. Without any measurables, Cashius Howell’s lightning-quick first step and 11.5 sacks would normally be a first-round lock, but his 30 1/4-inch arms are a significant negative outlier, and it shows up on tape against the run. He’s still a heck of a third-down rusher right away.
48) Atlanta Falcons
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
Atlanta could absolutely go with a pass rusher at their first selection in light of James Pearce Jr.’s legal situation. Instead, I think they’ll look to address a secondary that hasn’t spent a premium pick at corner since drafting AJ Terrell in 2020. D’Angelo Ponds might be 5-foot-8, but he’s a physical, lockdown corner that can jump out of the gym as arguably the leader of Indiana’s stellar defense.
49) Minnesota Vikings
Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
I profile Dillon Thieneman in a deeper safety role from his measureables and time at Purdue. That would leave an opening for Keionte Scott as the perfect nickel in Brian Flores’ defense. As someone I compared to a taller Tyrann Mathieu, Scott’s physical nature, ability as a blitzer, and nose for the football would be ideal in Flores’ unique scheme.
50) Detroit Lions
Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
I’m not sure I agree with the first-round buzz that Malachi Lawrence is getting as we near the draft, but Lawrence is an interesting, toolsy Day 2 EDGE. He crushed the Combine with a 4.52 40-yard dash and 40-inch vertical. His motor on tape is outstanding, but you see plays left on the table because he plays out of control; Aidan Hutchinson would be a perfect mentor.
51) Carolina Panthers
A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
This safety class seems to have plenty of choices and few answers outside the top three, but I believe in A.J. Haulcy. “Mr. Gimme That” is aptly nicknamed with some of the best ball skills as a center fielder in the entire class.
He’s just very smooth and pro-ready. In a historic combine for safeties, Haulcy didn’t run a great time (4.52), but I can’t see it costing him being picked in the first two rounds.
52) Green Bay Packers
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Chris Johnson is ready for a step up in competition. The 6-foot-0 corner dominated the Mountain West with 4 interceptions, and his combine testing (4.40-second 40) made the grade, as well.
Johnson has phenomenal instincts in zone coverage and great mobility in his hips, but he can lose track of the ball in man coverage. Green Bay would get much-needed help at corner.
53) Washington Commanders (via Steelers)
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
The reason Washington might look to move back is to add pieces across the roster, and running back is a definite need. Their nightmare committee brought instability to a rushing attack that also lost Jayden Daniels’ legs. Jadarian Price flashed elite ability to hit home runs as a rusher in college, and he’ll contribute immediately in the return game, too.
54) Philadelphia Eagles
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
KC Concepcion is a polarizing wideout prospect who ranges from a first-round “lock” to a Day 2 consideration, depending on the expert.
A knee scope in March, married with drop issues and just adequate testing at the Combine might mean the latter comes to fruition. He’ll still add speed to an Eagles offense that likes to get vertical, and would be missing A.J. Brown from this mock.
55) Los Angeles Chargers
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
The Chargers added offense in last year’s draft, and they’ll continue to build up defense after an EDGE in Round 1. Davison Igbinosun might have been college football’s most improved player, dropping from 16 called penalties in 2024 to just 5 last year for the Buckeyes. He’s a big corner (6-foot-2) who is learning to reel in his aggressive, physical play style.
56) Jacksonville Jaguars
Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
Some might see this as a reach, but I see Julian Neal as a gigantic (6-foot-2), scheme-versatile corner with a longer wingspan than Will Campbell. Neal is sticky in man-to-man coverage but needs to improve his punch at the line of scrimmage. Jacksonville’s tallest corner is Travis Hunter (6-foot-0), so he brings much-needed size to the Jags’ secondary.
57) Chicago Bears
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
We all have draft crushes. I just think Dani Dennis-Sutton is much closer to the Zion Young and Gabe Jacas tier of EDGEs than down here.
While his bend isn’t ideal on tape, he’s 6-foot-6 with long arms and a ridiculous competitive drive. There’s a reason I identified him as my top sleeper in the 2026 NFL Draft.
58) San Francisco 49ers
Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
It’s hard not to “scout the helmet” when Josh Heupel’s system fails to translate his receivers’ responsibilities to those they’ll have in the pros, but the way that Chris Brazzell II glides in and out of routes with great footwork would be a good replacement for Brandon Aiyuk’s previous role with the team. The concern, as with other Vols wideouts, is his route tree and physicality.
59) Philadelphia Eagles (via Texans)
Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
Philadelphia Receives: Pick No. 59
Houston Receives: Pick No. 68 and No. 137
“Smart” and “versatile” are two key principles of a Vic Fangio safety, and Kamari Ramsey overcame a lot to prove he is both of those things. Ramsey spent a lot of time at nickel this past season, but also has extensive experience at both safety spots. He’s a high-floor plug in the secondary, but durability is a concern after 6 total missed games over the last two years.
60) Chicago Bears (via Bills)
Bud Clark, S, TCU
The Bears’ defensive rebuild continues with a safety oozing special traits. He was eighth in the country in PFSN’s College Safety Impact (SAFi) score, which is the highest mark of any of the safeties we’ve mocked thus far.
Clark’s great week at the Senior Bowl showed the veteran instincts that allowed him to intercept 7 passes over his final two seasons with TCU.
61) Los Angeles Rams
Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
When Daylen Everette ran a 4.38-second 40, I lost a sleeper. The veteran from Georgia’s secondary has made plenty of big plays in his college career, but there are also lowlights of consequential holding penalties. While the mistakes show up sporadically in his film, you can’t teach much of what he brings to the table in terms of speed, a long torso, and high-level experience.
62) Denver Broncos
Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
The Denver Broncos make just one appearance in the first 100 picks this year after trading for Jaylen Waddle, and this is yet another weapon for Bo Nix.
As the man who birthed an excellent career for Jimmy Graham, Sean Payton might be able to make Eli Stowers another “joker” after a freakish combine.
63) New England Patriots
Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
After ostensibly getting A.J. Brown as its first-round pick, New England can set its sights on their pass rush in Round 2 after losing K’Lavon Chiasson in free agency.
As mentioned in my Derrick Moore draft profile, the Michigan EDGE would be a high-floor, self-aware contributor for the reigning AFC Champions.
64) Seattle Seahawks
Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
I didn’t expect Sam Hecht’s draft stock to be so polarizing, but he didn’t test particularly well at the Combine. A post-Senior Bowl riser, Hecht uses elite technique with a beautiful marriage of his hands and feet to maximize what is otherwise an average frame and level of athleticism. Seattle nabs the best center in the draft.
Round 3 | 65) Arizona Cardinals
Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
To be honest, I’m not sure a no-doubt, “plug-and-play” right tackle exists in the whole draft, so the Cardinals will have done well to get Arvell Reese, their quarterback, and still have a future at the right tackle position with Dametrious Crownover.
The 6-foot-8 mountain from Texas A&M, with 35 3/8-inch arms, has bumpy film, but he already started to show improvement at the Senior Bowl.
66) Tennessee Titans
Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Adding Wan’Dale Robinson to Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike relieved pressure for the Titans to add a wide receiver in two spots that would have been a reach. Here, the board comes to them with a hyper-athletic, big, physical receiver in Chris Bell.
Bell’s ACL injury likely cost him a shot to be a first-round pick, but playing time could still be an option if he’s healthy for the Titans’ opener.
67) Las Vegas Raiders
Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
After passing on this choice last mock, I am going to fall in line with one of the most popular Round 3 forecasts in years. Fernando Mendoza is a lock to go No. 1, and his top wide receiver at Indiana, Elijah Sarratt, is expected to go somewhere in the range of the Raiders’ third-round pick. Sarratt’s contested-catch ability is a nice change of pace when Vegas has Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor as speedsters.
68) Houston Texans (via Eagles from Jets)
Logan Jones, C, Iowa
By moving around the board, the Texans would now have back-to-back picks in early Round 3. One of them could be another offensive lineman, and I don’t see Logan Jones escaping Friday after an outstanding 4.90-second 40-yard dash and 7.46-second time in the 3-Cone Drill at the combine. This was your 2025 Rimington Trophy winner for best center, too.
69) Houston Texans (via Giants)
Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
Houston’s defense is a collection of special athletes, and Harold Perkins Jr. is another, even if his NFL role is tough to identify. The 6-foot-1 linebacker can rush the passer even if he’s too small to play EDGE on a full-time basis, leading LSU with 4.0 sacks last year.
He also blazed a 4.38-second 40 at his pro day. DeMeco Ryans would find ways for Perkins Jr. to impact the game.
70) Cleveland Browns
Gennings Dunker, OG, Iowa
After overhauling the entire offensive line in the offseason, Gennings Dunker would provide much-needed depth and youth to the group. Dunker’s coffee-consuming personality and haircut have already endeared him to NFL fans from the Combine, but he’s also a gritty, smash-mouth player with an excellent first punch. I, personally, am not writing off right tackle at the next level, either.
71) Washington Commanders
Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
Joshua Josephs is a unique EDGE rusher. There just aren’t many who play as upright and lack bend as him with any sort of effectiveness, but he plays so long that it’s almost like he’s able to create a downward trajectory to drive, and his short-area change of direction is fast.
He’s got great backside pursuit skills with that length, too. He’s best in a four-man front like Dan Quinn’s.
72) Cincinnati Bengals
LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
Stability is an underrated quality when you’ve been a bottom-five defense like the Bengals in consecutive seasons. LT Overton’s first step is actually extremely slow, but he’s a tough, gritty EDGE that excels against the run.
His inside-out versatility also provides a cushion to find success somewhere in the pros, too. Cincinnati secures a bona fide contributor.
73) New Orleans Saints
Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
A nickel cornerback is on the shopping list for a Saints team many expect to make a leap in 2026, and Keith Abney II comes at a bargain here. Abney is a physical 5-foot-10, 187-pound corner that probably transitions to the slot in the NFL, but I wouldn’t bet against his competitiveness in any role. Think of a larger Amik Robertson.
74) Kansas City Chiefs
Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
Hey, the last Bearcat the Chiefs took at tight end didn’t work out too poorly. Similar to the current version of Travis Kelce, Joe Royer’s best work comes from smooth routes, a knack for finding holes in zone coverage, and extremely soft hands. He’s not overly vertical, and the blocking is a work in progress, but Kelce would be an outstanding mentor.
75) Miami Dolphins
Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
Romello Height and Chop Robinson would immediately form the fastest duo of pass rushers in the league, which is probably fitting for a city built on speed and flash.
Height started opposite David Bailey to secure 10.0 sacks himself this past season for the Red Raiders. At just 6-foot-3 and 239 pounds, it’ll be imperative that speed translates at the next level, though.
76) Pittsburgh Steelers (via Cowboys)
Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
If there’s a true bully anywhere in the entire draft class, it’s Keylan Rutledge. The Georgia Tech alum is a physical, mean, and ridiculously durable mover of people on the interior.
I don’t think he’s the most coordinated or balanced guard in terms of footwork, but he wills himself to win reps. Richie Incognito seems like a great high-end comp.
77) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gracen Halton, DL, Oklahoma
The interior defensive line group really heats up in Round 3, and I hope one of the two slight, quick guys ends up next to Vita Vea. Gracen Halton starred at the NFL Combine with a 4.82-second 40 and 38.5-inch vertical jump, two surprisingly corollary traits to success at the position. He is at his best when swimming through blocks and pursuing the quarterback.
78) Indianapolis Colts
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
A red-hot start proved the Colts don’t have many holes if they have the quarterback spot right. This is Daniel Jones’ insurance policy with a chance to be more. Garrett Nussmeier proved with a strong showing at the Senior Bowl that mounting 2025 injuries contributed to his slide from a potential first-round pick to here, but the son of a longtime offensive coordinator is, at worst, a workmanlike backup.
79) Atlanta Falcons
Domonique Orange, DL, Iowa State
“Big Citrus” might be one of the best nicknames in the draft, but don’t sleep on Domonique Orange’s game, either. The nose tackle is just a cumbersome force in the run game, chewing up double teams with his size and strength. While not particularly threatening against the pass, my largest concern for Orange is health after battling lower-body injuries most of 2025.
80) Baltimore Ravens
Connor Lew, C, Auburn
If not for a midseason ACL tear, Connor Lew might have run away with honors for this year’s top center. Lew started 25 games in his career for Auburn, and his tape is a smooth ride when stacking blocks to the second level in the run game or shifting his feet in pass protection. In a year where many of the centers are undersized, his 6-foot-3 frame will have suitors.
81) Jacksonville Jaguars (via Lions)
Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
Even if the Jaguars believe in Ventrell Miller to fill Devin Lloyd’s shoes, they’ll need depth behind him. Josiah Trotter is an ascending stock at just 20 years old, and he already had 84 tackles for Missouri this past season. Trotter’s game is high-intensity and wired; it leaps off the tape that he’s excited to hit people.
82) Minnesota Vikings
Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
Mike Washington Jr. became impossible to ignore when he posted a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine back in February. It’s also not like the traits come at the expense of production, since he averaged 6.4 yards per carry with the Hogs last year. He’ll need to consistently hit running lanes and work on his hands at the next level.
83) Carolina Panthers
Zane Durant, DL, Penn State
Carolina continues to load up after adding Devin Lloyd and Jaelen Phillips in free agency. Zane Durant provides more rush help from the inside after consecutive seasons with 4.0 sacks in Happy Valley. Durant’s 296-pound frame won’t be for everyone, but he’s got every defensive tackle in this class beat in first-step agility and quickness.
84) Green Bay Packers
Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
When you watch offensive tackles back-to-back, speed into pass sets can vary greatly. When reviewing Senior Bowl attendees, I highlighted two for unusually quick sets: Max Iheanachor and Jude Bowry.
Bowry went on to allow 2 sacks in the game, but that was also the up-and-down nature of his tape. Green Bay has historically developed linemen well, and Bowry is ripe for improvement.
85) Pittsburgh Steelers
Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
While no Ryan Shazier or Devin Bush physically, Kyle Louis could be the next great Steelers linebacker in the modern NFL. Louis’ 6-foot-0 frame won’t excite everybody, but he covers sideline-to-sideline with elite speed and has a nose for the football. The best is yet to come from his coverage skills, too.
86) Los Angeles Chargers
Billy Schrauth, OG, Notre Dame
There’s at least one L.A. Charger with plenty of familiarity to Billy Schrauth. He and Joe Alt played on the same Notre Dame offensive line in 2023, with the former seeing significant time at right guard and 3 total starts. Schrauth is a reliable, durable professional, but a lack of foot speed and short-area quickness will limit his ability to dominate at the next level.
87) Miami Dolphins (via Eagles)
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
I’m not sure if transferring to Ohio State did Max Klare any favors as he had to compete with Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate for, often, one half’s worth of targets. Klare had 685 yards and four touchdowns at Purdue in 2024, and he looks the part as an athletic route-runner. I’m a bit lower on him than most, citing his blocking concerns that outweigh his so-so production as a receiver.
88) Jacksonville Jaguars
Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Austin Barber might be a Day 2 pick just via having an outstanding floor at a marquee position. I wouldn’t feel great about him as a cornerstone; his play strength at 318 pounds just isn’t ideal.
However, as a rotational swing tackle and depth piece? His 39 college starts have prepared him well for that role. Barber’s feet and movement skills have him rising quickly.
89) Chicago Bears
Jake Slaughter, C, Florida
I didn’t plan for two experienced Gators going back-to-back, but the Bears need a center, and Slaughter is the final of a defined top four in this class. His tape analysis is bizarrely similar to Barber’s: he’s tall and light for the position but definitely lacking that lower-body power and drive on his worst reps, particularly in isolation against strong nose tackles.
90) Miami Dolphins (via Texans)
Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
In a wide receiver class where you can poke holes in nearly all prospects, Ted Hurst is interesting. Physically, the Senior Bowl standout is 6-foot-4 and ran a 4.42-second 40.
He’s smooth in and out of his breaks with obvious separation. Really, the concern is that a majority of his footage consists of screens for an anemic Georgia State passing offense against poor competition.
91) Buffalo Bills
Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
I’ve got Anthony Lucas at No. 74 on my board, but I’m not at all certain he’ll go on Day 2. The USC Trojans’ defensive coaching staff was among the most embattled in the country while he was there, and I don’t think they even began to tap into the former five-star recruit’s potential. Lucas is 6-foot-5 with a seven-foot wingspan, bringing much-needed size and athleticism to the Bills’ front.
92) Dallas Cowboys (via 49ers)
Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
Dallas fans might groan at not having taken a cornerback until here, but Malik Muhammad is a sleeper. He’s slender (183 pounds) at 6-foot-0 tall, but he’s also long and rangy with plus speed, too. Muhammad showed off the ball skills with a pair of interceptions in this year’s Red River Rivalry, and the Cowboys have a history of loving corners that attack the football.
93) Los Angeles Rams
Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
I don’t know how many resources the Rams want to commit to wideout with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in the stable, but Zachariah Branch would fill a unique slot role that Tutu Atwell departs. At 5-foot-9 with 4.34 speed, Branch is a burner who also got plenty of designed looks at Georgia. Sean McVay would absolutely find a way to use him in space.
94) Miami Dolphins (via Broncos)
Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
I’ve seen Round 1 buzz about Taylen Green, and it really will just come down to how far the league has adjusted to the Anthony Richardson Sr. letdown. Green is arguably the better prospect with 46 college starts and an even more explosive Combine.
Like Ty Simpson, there aren’t many available chairs, as many teams wait until 2027, but the Dolphins did already sign Malik Willis. Green would be a perfect backup who can execute similar running concepts.
95) Philadelphia Eagles (via Patriots)
Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah
Though the Eagles and Dallas Goedert got on the same page for this season, Howie Roseman probably knows the position needs a future. Dallen Bentley is some people’s favorite tight end sleeper as a smooth strider with a huge catch radius. His frame should allow for three-down upside as a pro, but he’s got a lot of ugly run-blocking reps on tape.
96) Seattle Seahawks
Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
I feel so great about this potential marriage in Round 3. Kaytron Allen isn’t the fastest, strongest, or best receiver at the running back position, but he’s got great vision and patience to maximize nearly every run. He’d arguably be a perfect, more consistent version of what the Seahawks hoped to get from Kenneth Walker III as a complement to Zach Charbonnet.
97) Minnesota Vikings
Darrell Jackson Jr., DL, Florida State
This is a steal, Vikings fans. I’ve got Darrell Jackson Jr. as the No. 59 player on my board, but I just had a hard time finding a home for him before this pick.
He’s got easy, repeatable power from a reliable core and finds ways to disrupt the backfield. I think he’s in desperate need of refining his technique to play more under control; 7 total tackles for loss in the last two seasons doesn’t summarize his impact.
98) Philadelphia Eagles
Beau Stephens, OG, Iowa
The Eagles’ offensive line in 2024 featured controlled nastiness. That’s Iowa’s Beau Stephens to a tee.
Stephens’ physical stature, short-area quickness, and pass protection aren’t special, but he’s a grinder who tries to finish every play with a pancake, and his technique is outstanding. This is more depth up front for the Birds.
99) Washington Commanders (via Steelers)
Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
You can see the monumental impact a trade would mean for the Commanders as they netted two extra picks in the top 100. Washington had two of its three safeties outside the top 65 in PFSN’s Safety Impact (SAFi) scores, so Jalon Kilgore adds some thump and talent in a box role at No. 99. I actually think Kilgore’s recovery and ball skills are incredibly underrated because most of his work came near the line of scrimmage.
100) Jacksonville Jaguars
Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
After adding Chris Rodriguez Jr. in free agency, the running back that the Jaguars add in the draft will likely have third-down upside. Catching 65 combined passes in the last two years, Nicholas Singleton definitely fits that mold. As mentioned in my full Nicholas Singleton draft profile, I wonder where the back would have gone if he hadn’t broken his foot at the Senior Bowl.
