While the 2026 NFL Draft is still months away, it’s already shaping up to be exciting. With a potentially stacked quarterback class and plenty of depth at other positions, there will be no talent shortage entering the league next season. With that in mind, here’s a way-too-early three-round mock to prepare you before football officially returns.
1) Cleveland Browns
Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
The Cleveland Browns have six quarterbacks on their roster, and none are viable starting options in the NFL. If they end up selecting No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, it likely means that Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders didn’t prove themselves in their rookie seasons.
Was asked recently why I’m so high on Cade Klubnik.
He was phenomenal throughout 2024, but this playoff game against Texas was the icing on the cake.
Carved up the best secondary in America on the road in the biggest game of the season.
QB1.pic.twitter.com/YgmlrboFFg
— Max Chadwick (@CFBMaxChadwick) August 13, 2025
Cade Klubnik brings the raw skill set and the mental processing ability that an NFL quarterback needs. He has above-average arm strength, has shown the ability to make NFL-caliber throws, displays great footwork and accuracy, reads coverages at a high level, and is athletic enough to create plays outside of structure.
The Browns have spent decades searching for a franchise quarterback. Maybe Klubnik could finally be the answer.
2) New York Jets
LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
The Jets brought in Justin Fields as a temporary band-aid for their quarterback struggles, but barring an incredible season from the former first-round pick, they’ll likely be searching for a long-term solution come April.
LaNorris Sellers isn’t the complete package at quarterback just yet, but at 6’3″, 240 pounds, with a rocket arm and elite athleticism, he has the tools to develop into an elite NFL starter. His footwork, accuracy, and decision-making will need to improve for him to be drafted this high in the 2026 NFL Draft. If he can put it all together in 2025, there’s little doubt he’ll be a top-five selection.
3) New Orleans Saints
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The Saints could take a quarterback here, but their roster has more pressing issues than just under center. With Cam Jordan nearing the end of his career and Chase Young yet to deliver a breakout season in New Orleans, adding a pass rusher makes sense. Keldric Faulk fits that bill.
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Faulk is a physical monster. Standing at 6’6″ and weighing 284 pounds, he has the size to play every down at defensive end in the NFL. He combines that size and power with great speed off the edge and enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, recording seven sacks for the Tigers. He projects to be one of the most coveted pass rushers in this class.
4) Tennessee Titans
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
It is rare for a safety to be drafted this high, but Caleb Downs is a true generational prospect at the position, and the Titans could use the help in their secondary.
Downs is elite in both pass coverage and run support. He is a freak athlete with exceptional range and has elite ball-hawking ability, recording four interceptions in his first two college seasons. He combines that athleticism with physicality, consistently making impact stops in the run game.
5) New York Giants
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
The Giants traded back up in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Jaxson Dart, hoping the Ole Miss product can become their franchise quarterback. Here, they opt to protect him by selecting Francis Mauigoa.
With Andrew Thomas anchoring the left side of their offensive line, Mauigoa is a perfect fit. After the 2025 season, he will have three years of starting experience as Miami’s right tackle. He is a complete prospect with excellent anchoring ability in pass protection and is a great athlete for his 6’6″, 315-pound frame, making him effective in the run game as well.
6) Carolina Panthers
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
In 2020, the Panthers selected Derrick Brown with the No. 7 overall pick. Here, they pair him with another defensive tackle, Peter Woods, at No. 6, solidifying their interior defensive line and creating a dominant defensive tackle duo.
Woods stands 6’3″ and weighs 315 pounds, but moves like he is 250. He is a freak athlete who even took reps at EDGE for Clemson’s defense in 2024. An elite run-stopper, he also has upside as a pass rusher due to his athleticism and already looks locked in as a top-ten pick heading into the 2025 season.
7) Indianapolis Colts
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
If the Colts are picking in the top 10 after the 2025 season, it likely means the Anthony Richardson era in Indianapolis is over. Here, they select the opposite type of prospect in Garrett Nussmeier.
While Nussmeier lacks the elite arm talent or athletic ability of Richardson, he makes up for it with consistent footwork, elite accuracy, and excellent mental processing ability. He isn’t a flashy prospect, but he is pro-ready and could help the Colts win immediately.
8) Cleveland Browns
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
With their quarterback position secured after selecting Klubnik, the Browns turn their attention to defense, taking Rueben Bain Jr. to pair opposite Myles Garrett on their defensive line.
Bain was elite for the Hurricanes as a true freshman in 2023, recording 7.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss, but he dealt with injuries during his sophomore campaign in 2024. Now fully healthy, he is expected to have a productive 2025 season. At 6’3″ and 275 pounds with proven pass-rushing ability, he projects to be an elite defensive end in the NFL.
9) Las Vegas Raiders
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The Raiders brought in a lot of new faces during the 2024 offseason, and head coach Pete Carroll should have the team playing well this year. However, they still have one of the worst offensive lines in the league, and they address that here by selecting Kadyn Proctor.
Proctor is a mammoth of a human being at 6’6″ and 369 pounds. He started for the Crimson Tide in his freshman and sophomore seasons and showed significant improvement in 2024. With another strong year in 2025, he could be selected highly on draft day.
10) Los Angeles Rams
Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Whether it happens after 2025 or shortly thereafter, Matthew Stafford’s retirement is approaching. With two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams and head coach Sean McVay have the opportunity to find his successor, and they do so here with Drew Allar.
Allar hasn’t produced eye-popping numbers throughout his college career, but he possesses the traits NFL general managers covet. The Penn State quarterback has the best arm in college football, and his accuracy improved significantly from 2023 to 2024, jumping from 59.9% completion to 66.5%. If he continues to progress in 2025, his draft stock will rise even higher.
11) Arizona Cardinals
T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
The Cardinals have several areas to address on their roster, but none is more pressing than their lack of an elite pass rusher. T.J. Parker could fill that need.
Parker is coming off a terrific 2024 campaign in which he posted 11 sacks and 20 tackles for loss for the Tigers. He is a polished pass rusher with a deep arsenal of moves, and at 6’3″ and 265 pounds, he offers scheme versatility, making him one of the most valuable EDGE prospects in this class.
12) Dallas Cowboys
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
After his 2024 campaign, Dak Prescott has taken plenty of criticism, but much of it overlooks just how ineffective the team’s running game was last season. The organization did little to address the issue heading into 2025, but with Jeremiyah Love on the board, they can finally change that.
Love is an elite running back prospect who projects as a true every-down back at the next level. He combines breakaway speed and top-tier agility with physicality and the ability to break tackles. He is also a threat as a receiver out of the backfield and holds his own in pass protection, making him the most complete back in the class.
13) Miami Dolphins
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
After trading Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dolphins now have one of the weakest cornerback rooms in recent NFL memory. Fortunately, no cornerback has been taken yet, so they grab the best one in the class, Jermod McCoy.
Early on in viewings of the 2026 CB class, Jermod McCoy (bottom of screen) has some of the most insane flexibility + fluidity I’ve seen.
Instant acceleration off the 180-degree turn when the WR goes with the speed release, and the acute angle reduction at max speed is *absurd*. pic.twitter.com/tSzls6HkRY
— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) July 29, 2025
Although he is listed at just 6′, McCoy plays much longer than that. He is an elite athlete with fluid hips and the ability to stick with receivers in man coverage. He also has excellent ball skills and a strong understanding of zone concepts, making him a scheme-versatile defender.
14) New England Patriots
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
The identity of a Mike Vrabel-led team starts in the trenches, and the Patriots need a hard-nosed pass rusher on their defensive line. Enter Dani Dennis-Sutton.
Dennis-Sutton may have been overshadowed in 2024 by teammate Abdul Carter’s breakout season, but he was still highly productive, recording 8.5 sacks. He is not an elite athlete, but he is technically sound and plays with discipline, traits that should allow him to make an immediate impact on whichever defense he joins.
15) Seattle Seahawks
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Seahawks’ running game was their Achilles heel in 2024, and a lot of that can be attributed to the offensive line. Spencer Fano is the best run-blocking tackle in this class and would be a great fit alongside Charles Cross in Seattle.
Fano isn’t the most polished pass blocker, but he is a physically imposing tackle and extremely athletic in the run game. If he can develop his pass-blocking ability in 2025, he could be viewed as a top-ten selection by the end of the year.
16) Chicago Bears
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds’ contracts in Chicago expire within the next two years, and getting a strong off-ball linebacker like Sonny Styles will be essential to their defense’s future success.
Styles began his career at Ohio State as a safety before transitioning to linebacker in 2024. He was terrific last season, recording 100 tackles and 11 tackles for loss. With his experience at safety, he excels in coverage, and his 6’4″, 234-pound frame should allow him to thrive as a linebacker in the NFL.
17) Houston Texans
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
On the opposite side of Spencer Fano plays Caleb Lomu, who should also hear his name called in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Texans traded away Laremy Tunsil this offseason, and Lomu would be a solid replacement.
Lomu is more of a pure pass protector than his Utah teammate, and in his redshirt freshman season in 2024, he already looked like one of the best tackles in the country. He has great anchor ability, use of hands, and impressive bend for his 6’5″, 302-pound frame. If he declares, he will be highly coveted prospect.
18) Minnesota Vikings
DJ McKinney, CB, Colorado
Brian Flores’ defense relies on long corners who can thrive in press-man coverage, as no defensive coordinator blitzes more than he does. DJ McKinney would be a perfect and much-needed addition to the Vikings’ secondary.
McKinney transferred from Oklahoma State to play for Deion Sanders at Colorado ahead of the 2024 season and was fantastic for the Buffaloes. He stands at 6’2″, has long arms, and is a high-level athlete, making him an ideal cornerback prospect.
19) Pittsburgh Steelers
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in quarterback purgatory since Ben Roethlisberger retired. They may finally be able to find their franchise quarterback in 2026, and Fernando Mendoza could be that guy.
Mendoza transferred to Indiana this offseason after two years of starting at Cal. He has been productive throughout his college career, and while he isn’t a high-end athlete, he has a strong arm, is accurate, and possesses a prototypical NFL frame at 6’5″, 225 pounds.
20) Denver Broncos
Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
The Broncos found their franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft with Bo Nix and will need to surround him with talent. With Denver having extended Courtland Sutton this offseason, they need a complementary wide receiver, and Antonio Williams fits that role.
Williams doesn’t have X receiver size, standing at just 5’11”, but he is a refined route runner with strong hands at the catch point and excellent body control. The Tigers receiver also has top-tier athletic ability, and his skill after the catch would make him an ideal fit in Sean Payton’s offense.
21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
The Buccaneers have needed an interior defensive lineman alongside Vita Vea for quite some time, and Caleb Banks would be the perfect addition to Todd Bowles’ defense.
Banks is massive at 6’6″ and 325 pounds, and is a force in the run game. He showed flashes of pass-rush ability during his sophomore season in 2024, recording 4.5 sacks. He and Vea would form an elite defensive tackle duo in Tampa.
22) Los Angeles Chargers
Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
No one loves mauling offensive guards more than Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, and with Los Angeles’ offensive line needing an upgrade, Emmanuel Pregnon makes a lot of sense.
Pregnon is a physical specimen, standing 6’5″ and weighing 320 pounds. His dominance in the run game should make him an attractive prospect for someone like Harbaugh, and the Oregon product would fill a key need for LA.
23) Green Bay Packers
Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
After Jaire Alexander’s departure from Green Bay, the Packers badly need help at cornerback, so it’s a good thing Domani Jackson is still on the board.
Jackson has had a rocky career, transferring from USC to Alabama before the 2024 season. He isn’t the most technically sound prospect, but he looked strong for the Crimson Tide last season and has the athletic upside to develop into an elite NFL cornerback.
24) Los Angeles Rams
Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
With Rob Havenstein’s age and the inconsistency of Alaric Jackson, the Rams could use help at offensive tackle, and Isaiah World is the best one available.
World is a mountain of a man, standing 6’8″ and weighing 309 pounds. He has excellent length, and while he isn’t the strongest tackle in the world, he remains physical in the run game. He transferred to Oregon from Nevada this offseason, and if he can prove himself at the Power Four level, he should hear his name called in the first round.
25) San Francisco 49ers
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
The 49ers’ secondary undoubtedly needs an infusion of talent, and Dillon Thieneman would be a welcome addition.
Thieneman was fantastic in his true freshman season at Purdue, but had to play out of position last season due to a lack of depth on the Boilermakers’ roster. He’ll return to safety this season at Oregon, where he transferred this offseason, and if he performs as well as he did in his freshman year, he will be a highly coveted prospect in this class.
26) Cincinnati Bengals
LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
The Bengals need help across their defense, and while they drafted Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, they could still use LT Overton’s presence along their defensive line.
Overton is listed as an EDGE, but at 278 pounds, he has the ability to slide inside and play three-technique for an NFL defense. If the Bengals are able to extend Trey Hendrickson, him, Overton, and Stewart should give them a much-improved defensive line.
27) Washington Commanders
CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Given that Bobby Wagner is likely in his final NFL season, the Commanders will be looking for an upgrade at MIKE linebacker, and CJ Allen would be a fantastic replacement.
Allen is an undersized linebacker at 6’1″, 235 pounds, but he is still physically gifted and a talented run stopper for Georgia’s defense. He has great instincts, range, and the athleticism to be great in pass coverage as well.
28) Baltimore Ravens
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Zay Flowers has been a standout for the Ravens in the slot, but throughout Lamar Jackson’s career, Baltimore has been missing a true X receiver, and Jordyn Tyson could be the answer.
Tyson was excellent for Arizona State last season, racking up over 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns. At 6’2″ and 200 pounds, he is NFL-sized and a fluid route runner with strong hands and solid athletic ability.
29) Detroit Lions
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Lions head coach Dan Campbell loves versatile players with a true dawg mentality. While linebacker isn’t the most significant need for Detroit, the head coach likely wouldn’t pass up on Anthony Hill Jr.
Hill Jr. is a freak athlete at linebacker and a playmaker in the running game. Texas often utilizes him in different ways, playing him off-ball in coverage, using him on stunts, and even sending him off the edge. That kind of versatility would make for a perfect fit in Detroit.
30) Buffalo Bills
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The Bills have a few solid playmakers at wide receiver, but they don’t have a true apex wideout, and Denzel Boston could become just that for Buffalo.
Boston stands at 6’4″, has great straight-line speed, and can make plays both over the top and underneath. He’s coming off a productive 2024 season, where he totaled 834 yards and nine touchdowns, and with another strong season in 2025, he could be selected much higher than this.
31) Kansas City Chiefs
AJ Harris, CB, Penn State
Outside of 2024 AP second-team All-Pro Trent McDuffie, the Chiefs don’t have much talent in their secondary. AJ Harris is a true boundary corner, which could allow McDuffie to slide back into his natural nickel role.
Harris transferred from Georgia to Penn State ahead of the 2024 season and made an immediate impact as a starter. At just 19 years old, he already shows NFL-ready traits at 6’1″ and 190 pounds, including fluid hips, sticky man-coverage skills, and the athleticism to stay with receivers on any route.
32) Philadelphia Eagles
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Dallas Goedert’s contract will expire at the end of the 2025 season, and with the amount of talent the Eagles have on their roster, they might not be able to afford him, leaving a need at tight end. Here, they select Max Klare.
Klare was Purdue’s leading receiver in 2024, catching 51 passes for 685 yards and four touchdowns. If he can continue that production at his new school, Ohio State, he could be recognized as a first-round talent by the end of the season.
Round 2 |Â 33) Cleveland Browns
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
The Browns selected Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik in the first round, and they pair him with his offensive tackle here in the second round, in Blake Miller. Miller has 41 starts across his career with the Tigers and has a high floor at the position.
34) New York Jets
Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
The Jets could use an upgrade at safety, and Jalon Kilgore has incredibly high upside given his athletic ability. Last year, South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori was the talk of the NFL Combine, and this year, his former teammate could have a similar impact.
35) New Orleans Saints
Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Last season, the Saints traded Marshon Lattimore, and this offseason, they lost Paulson Adebo to free agency, leaving a big hole at cornerback.
Will Lee III has had a long college football journey, starting in JUCO and then transferring to Kansas State before finally landing at Texas A&M. He has years of experience at corner and should be among the prospects with the highest floor in the class.
36) Tennessee Titans
Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
The Titans took Cam Ward in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and here they give him a potential X receiver in Zachariah Branch. Branch is a former five-star recruit, and while he has struggled to live up to the hype in his college career, he could finally do so with a fresh start at Georgia.
37) New York Giants
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The Giants found their X receiver in Malik Nabers in the 2024 NFL Draft, and here they give Dart another weapon in the form of Makai Lemon. Lemon is a sick athlete with elite run-after-catch ability who would complement Nabers nicely in New York.
38) Carolina Panthers
Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
After shipping off Brian Burns a couple of offseasons ago, the Panthers have needed an upgrade on their defensive line. Here, Carolina takes a high-floor EDGE prospect in Matayo Uiagalelei. The Oregon pass rusher isn’t an elite athlete but has the tools to be a solid and productive NFL starter.
39) Indianapolis Colts
Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Regardless of who’s playing quarterback for the Colts in 2026, they’ll need to upgrade their offensive line next offseason, and Austin Barber could be a plug-and-play starting tackle for them.
40) Jacksonville Jaguars
Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
The Jaguars’ run defense has been a significant area of struggle for the team, and Zane Durant could help solve that problem. He’s undersized, weighing just 288 pounds, but has elite play strength and block-shedding ability, which is precisely what Jacksonville is looking for.
41) Las Vegas Raiders
Xavier Scott, CB, Illinois
The Raiders could use help all over their secondary, and here they take the best nickel prospect in the class. Xavier Scott only stands 5’11”, but he is a physical corner with excellent tackling ability and strong man-coverage skills. He should find himself selected early on Day Two in April.
42) Atlanta Falcons
Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
The Falcons need a dominant run defender along their defensive line, and Dontay Corleone would fill that need well. At 6’1″ and 320 pounds, Corleone is the perfect nose tackle prospect and had a productive 2024 season with the Bearcats.
43) Arizona Cardinals
Tristan Leigh, OT, Clemson
The Cardinals took Paris Johnson Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but they still need a tackle opposite him. Tristan Leigh has played alongside his counterpart, Blake Miller, for the last two seasons, and while he’s a raw prospect, his size and athleticism give him plenty of upside.
44) Dallas Cowboys
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
The Cowboys may address EDGE much earlier than this if they can’t resolve the Micah Parsons contract dispute, but regardless, they still need a pass rusher.
David Bailey transferred from Stanford to Texas Tech this offseason, and if he can build off his seven sacks in 2024, he should be in line to be a reasonably early pick in 2026.
45) Miami Dolphins
DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
DeMonte Capehart isn’t as talented as his Clemson counterpart, Peter Woods, but he’s still a strong defensive tackle prospect. If he shows improvement in 2025, which will be his first full season as a starter for the Tigers, he should be a coveted interior defensive lineman in his own right.
46) New England Patriots
Keon Sabb, S, Alabama
Vrabel even wants his defensive backs to be physical, and Keon Sabb fits that description well. While he was injured halfway through his first season with Alabama in 2024, he played at a very high level in a box role for the Tide and should bounce back in 2025.
47) Seattle Seahawks
Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama
The Seahawks addressed the offensive line in round one, and they do so again in round two by selecting the class’s best center in Parker Brailsford. Although he’s undersized at 6’2″ and 290 pounds, he’s a great athlete and an elite pass protector.
48) Chicago Bears
Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
The Bears’ offense is looking to be much improved under Ben Johnson in 2025, but they still need a star running back, and Kaytron Allen could fill that role. Allen is an every-down back who is an explosive runner and a threat as a receiver. He isn’t quite Jahmyr Gibbs, but he could help Johnson form an elite running attack in Chicago.
49) Houston Texans
Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was an elite linebacker at Alabama, and here he drafts one in the form of Deontae Lawson. Lawson has his issues in pass coverage, but is rangy and a great playmaker when attacking downhill in the run game.
50) Minnesota Vikings
Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida
The Vikings don’t necessarily need another defensive lineman, but Sapp would be too much fun to watch on Minnesota’s defense. The Florida defensive end broke out in 2024, racking up seven sacks and 13 TFLs.
51) Pittsburgh Steelers
Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Cam Heyward could be on his way out of Pittsburgh after 2025, and Gabe Jacas, at 6’3″ and 275 pounds with strong pass-rushing ability, could be a great replacement on the Steelers’ defense as a 3-4 defensive end.
52) Denver Broncos
Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
The Broncos’ defense is an elite unit, but the team is missing a star off-ball linebacker, and Jaishawn Barham might be just that. Barham had an impressive start to his college career at Maryland and carried that performance into his first season with the Wolverines in 2024.
With another strong season in 2025, he could emerge as one of the top linebacker prospects in the class, showcasing range, instincts, and playmaking ability in both the run and pass game.
53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
The Buccaneers could use another boundary cornerback in their secondary, and Mansoor Delane could fill that role nicely.
He has three years of starting experience in college football with Virginia Tech and enters his final season after transferring to LSU. While he isn’t an elite athlete, he’s a technically sound corner and a ball hawk, recording four interceptions in 2024.
54) Los Angeles Chargers
Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The Chargers desperately need to surround Justin Herbert with more weapons, and Kevin Concepcion would be a welcome addition. He recorded just under 1,300 yards in his first two seasons of college at NC State, and if he can produce in the SEC now that he’s at Texas A&M, he’ll be a target for many NFL teams in this class.
55) Green Bay Packers
Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
Protecting the quarterback is the name of the game in the NFL, and the Packers get a potential starting offensive tackle here in Drew Shelton. Shelton is a raw prospect with only one full year of starting experience, but if he can build off a strong 2024, he should hear his name called in the first two days of the draft.
56) Los Angeles Rams
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Rams went offense with their first two picks, and here they address defense in the form of Avieon Terrell. Terrell is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, and while he isn’t quite at his brother’s level yet, he is still a great corner in his own right.
57) San Francisco 49ers
Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
Outside of Trent Williams, the 49ers’ offensive line is a weak unit, and Chase Bisontis would be a plug-and-play starter for them at guard. Bisontis moved from tackle to guard for the Aggies ahead of the 2024 season, and the position was a much better fit for the young offensive lineman.
58) Cincinnati Bengals
Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
The Bengals’ secondary ranked among the league’s worst in 2024, and Michael Taaffe could be a key upgrade if those issues persist in 2025. From walk-on to SEC starter at Texas, Taaffe is a technically sound safety with a high floor.
59) Houston Texans
DJ Campbell, OG, Texas
The Texans address the offensive line again, a move driven by the need to protect CJ Stroud long-term. DJ Campbell has started 37 games in college and projects as a day-one starter in the NFL.
60) Baltimore Ravens
Trey Moore, EDGE, Texas
The Ravens could use some help getting after the quarterback, and Trey Moore, who has notched 27.5 sacks and 46 TFLs in his college career at UTSA and Texas, fits the bill.
61) Detroit Lions
Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
Frank Ragnow surprised everyone with his retirement this offseason, and Connor Lew, who has started at center for the Tigers since his freshman season in 2023, would be a solid replacement for Detroit.
62) Buffalo Bills
Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana
The Bills could use a long-term solution on the defensive line alongside Greg Rousseau, and Mikail Kamara would be a solid Joey Bosa-style addition. Kamara followed head coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison to Indiana in 2024 and has racked up 21 sacks over his first three college seasons.
63) Kansas City Chiefs
Fernando Carmona, OG, Arkansas
The Chiefs need to upgrade their offensive line, especially at guard, and Fernando Carmona’s experience makes him a candidate for an immediate starting role. He was one of the SEC’s top guards last year, and by the end of the 2025 season, Carmona will have four years of college starting experience.
64) Philadelphia Eagles
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The rich get richer as Carnell Tate falls into the lap of the Philadelphia Eagles. Tate is a solid player, though his upside isn’t as high as some of the other wideouts in the class. He’s a technician as a route runner but doesn’t have elite athleticism. Still, he would make a strong WR3 option for the Birds.
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65) Cleveland Browns
Amare Ferrell, S, Indiana
Amare Ferrell started all 13 games for the Hoosiers in 2024, intercepting four passes. With another strong season in 2025, he’ll emerge as one of the top safety prospects in this draft class.
66) Philadelphia Eagles
Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama
Howie Roseman is always looking to revamp the Eagles’ offensive line, and while Jaeden Roberts might not start in year one, he would provide solid depth with the upside to start in the future.
67) New Orleans Saints
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
With Taysom Hill and his contract unlikely to last long in New Orleans under the Kellen Moore era, the Saints need an upgrade at tight end, and Kenyon Sadiq offers similar versatility at the position.
68) Tennessee Titans
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
The Titans’ passing defense was a bright spot on an otherwise struggling team in 2024, and they bolster it even more here by adding Davison Igbinosun. At 6’2″ and 195 pounds, Igbinosun has the size and raw tools to develop into an NFL starter at corner.
69) Houston Texans
Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State
Nick Singleton isn’t as high-profile a prospect as his Penn State teammate Kaytron Allen, but he’s a physical back who projects well in a running-back-by-committee role and could help take some of the pressure off Joe Mixon in Houston.
70) Carolina Panthers
Trey Zuhn III, OT, Texas A&M
Ikem Ekwonu has had an up-and-down career with the Panthers, and Carolina adds some insurance by selecting Trey Zuhn III, who has been with the Aggies since 2021. Zuhn III isn’t the complete package, but his 6’7″, 320-pound frame gives him significant upside.
71) Indianapolis Colts
Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
Harold Perkins Jr. has had one of the most unusual college careers, with injuries and position changes derailing what was once a promising linebacker trajectory. Despite the ups and downs, he’s still a freak athlete with all the tools to be an NFL starter.
72) Jacksonville Jaguars
Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Eli Stowers is the top tight end in college football. While he may not have the receiving or athletic upside of some other prospects in this class, he should still be a reliable NFL starter and could serve as a strong Evan Engram replacement in Jacksonville.
73) Las Vegas Raiders
Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Elijah Sarratt is another James Madison transfer who followed Cignetti to Indiana. He thrived in his first season of Power Four football. He isn’t the most athletic, but he has the tools to be a reliable second or third option in the NFL.
74) Atlanta Falcons
Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
Keith Abney II was quietly one of the Big 12’s top defensive players in 2024. He needs to work on his man coverage, but his physicality and tackling ability make him a valuable asset in the run game.
75) Arizona Cardinals
Dalton Brooks, S, Texas A&M
Brooks only made eight starts in his sophomore season with the Aggies in 2024, but he was still top-five on the team in tackles. He’s a physical safety who could climb draft boards with a strong 2025 campaign.
76) Pittsburgh Steelers
Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
Josh Cameron had a breakout season in 2024 with Baylor, totaling 752 yards and 10 touchdowns. If he builds on that in 2025, he could become one of the top receiver prospects in this class.
77) Miami Dolphins
Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Auburn
Eric Singleton Jr. isn’t the most polished receiving prospect and lacks elite upside, but he’s a versatile Swiss army knife who would fit perfectly in Mike McDaniel’s offense.
78) New England Patriots
Lander Barton, LB, Utah
The Patriots could use an upgrade at MIKE linebacker, and while Lander Barton doesn’t have elite athletic traits, he’s the leader of the Utah defense, who could develop into a similar role in the NFL.
79) Seattle Seahawks
Patrick Payton, EDGE, LSU
Payton transferred to LSU from Florida State ahead of the 2025 season after recording 16 sacks in three years as a starter for the Seminoles. NFL GMs will take notice if his game translates well to the SEC.
80) Chicago Bears
Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Outside of Jaylon Johnson, the Bears lack depth at cornerback, and while Tacario Davis didn’t live up to the hype in 2024 after a strong sophomore campaign at Arizona in 2023, a change of scenery in Washington could help him climb draft boards again.
81) Miami Dolphins
Zeke Berry, CB, Michigan
The Dolphins addressed cornerback in the first round and do so again here, selecting Zeke Berry. Berry had a breakout season for the Wolverines in his first year as a starter in 2024, and if he maintains that level of play in 2025, he could keep climbing draft boards.
82) Minnesota Vikings
Makhi Hughes, RB, Oregon
With Aaron Jones getting older, the Vikings could use another running back, and they select Makhi Hughes here. Hughes has been outstanding in his college career, rushing for over 1,300 yards in each of his first two seasons at Tulane. If he replicates that success at Oregon in 2025, he could be one of the first running backs taken off the board.
83) Pittsburgh Steelers
Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest
Having depth on the offensive line is never a bad thing, and the Steelers could use a prospect like Fa’alili Fa’amoe. Fa’amoe is a technician in pass protection, and while he doesn’t have elite play strength, he could develop into an NFL starter.
84) Denver Broncos
Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
The Broncos extended Zach Allen, but they still need another interior defensive lineman. Halton isn’t the most technically polished prospect, but his elite athleticism at defensive tackle gives him the potential to develop into a star.
85) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lawson Luckie, TE, Georgia
Lawson Luckie isn’t as talented a receiver as his former teammate Brock Bowers, but he’s still one of the country’s top athletes and route runners at tight end. If his production jumps in 2025, he could climb much higher on draft boards.
86) Los Angeles Chargers
Anto Saka, EDGE, Northwestern
With Joey Bosa gone and Khalil Mack nearing the end of his career, the Chargers could use another pass rusher, so they select Anto Saka here. Saka hasn’t put up huge college production, but his tools and athleticism are evident. If he develops in 2025, he could enter first-round discussions.
87) Green Bay Packers
Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
The Packers previously addressed cornerback, but with depth still thin at the position, they take Daylen Everette here. Everette has struggled with physicality in the run game and press coverage, but he’s an elite athlete with high upside at the position.
88) Los Angeles Rams
Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
Xavier Nwankpa, a former five-star recruit with all the talent in the world, has struggled to put it all together so far in his career. If he can finally meet expectations in 2025, he has the potential to be one of the top safety prospects in this class.
89) San Francisco 49ers
Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
Ja’Kobi Lane has a prototypical NFL wide receiver frame at 6’4″ and 200 pounds. He’s coming off a 500-yard season with the Trojans and boasts great hands and body control, but he struggles to create consistent separation.
90) Cincinnati Bengals
Judge Collier, CB, South Carolina
Judge Collier is a project at cornerback, but with his 6’2″, 201-pound frame and track speed, he has the tools to be developed into an NFL starter.
91) Washington Commanders
DeAndre Moore Jr., WR, Texas
DeAndre Moore could fly up draft boards with a productive 2025 season. The Longhorn product is an elite athlete who separates well but struggles against bigger corners and in press situations.
92) Baltimore Ravens
Riley Mahlman, OT, Wisconsin
Riley Mahlman has the size of an NFL tackle, standing at a massive 6’8″ and 320 pounds, but he is raw and doesn’t yet have all the necessary tools. He would be a project, but given his unbelievable size, he’s worth taking a shot on.
93) Jacksonville Jaguars
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
D’Angelo Ponds has the skill set of a first-round caliber cornerback, but at just 5’9″, there are concerns about how well his game will translate to the NFL.
94) Buffalo Bills
Ashton Stamps, CB, LSU
Ashton Stamps started all 13 games for the Tigers in his sophomore season in 2024, and while he occasionally looked lost, he has the tools to develop into a star cornerback.
95) Kansas City Chiefs
Maurice Westmoreland, EDGE, Tulane
Maurice Westmoreland recorded 15 sacks over his last two years at UTEP and is a developed pass rusher. He could solidify himself as an NFL-caliber player with a strong season at Tulane in 2025.
96) Philadelphia Eagles
Keanu Tanuvasa, DT, BYU
Keanu Tanuvasa played three seasons at Utah, recording 13 tackles for loss and four sacks in his career. He has the frame to play defensive tackle in the NFL, but needs to refine his skill set at BYU this season.
97) Jacksonville Jaguars
Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
Whit Weeks led the Tigers’ defense in 2024, recording 125 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. While he doesn’t possess an elite athletic upside, he is a physical player with excellent instincts as a linebacker.
