2026 NFL Draft Big Board Rankings: Updated Top 50 and Position Rankings

As we head into December, the 2026 NFL Draft big board is starting to come into focus. A defensive back, a hybrid edge, and a pure pass rusher are all making legitimate cases to be the top player in the class — and that’s before factoring in a quarterback race that could completely reshape the top 10 of round one.

Right now, we have three signal-callers — Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), Dante Moore (Oregon), and Ty Simpson (Alabama) — who each could go No. 1 overall depending on draft order. But with all three still holding college eligibility, the possibility of them returning adds another layer of chaos to an already unpredictable class.

At the top, the defensive talent remains elite. Caleb Downs (Ohio State), Arvell Reese (Ohio State), and Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami) headline the board, and truthfully, any of the three could make a case for the top overall spot. Downs’ versatility and polish give him the edge for now, but Reese’s hybrid impact and Bain’s traditional edge dominance make the top tier as close as any in recent memory.

This class is defined by its defensive depth at LB, Edge rusher, and IDL. The trenches are loaded with elite talent and solid depth pieces. The linebacker group is versatile, and the wide receiver class is showing early signs of star power — led by Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State), Carnell Tate (Ohio State), and Makai Lemon (USC).

With the final weeks of the college football season ahead — including rivalry week, conference championships, and the College Football Playoff — the 2026 NFL Draft landscape is beginning to take shape.

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2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 50 Overall Prospect Rankings

1. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (6’0”, 205)

Downs is the prototype modern safety — a high-IQ, interchangeable defender who can align deep, in the slot, or in the box. His instincts, tackling consistency, and field command make him a defensive coordinator’s extension on the field. Ideal fit for split-safety or match-zone systems (49ers, Eagles, Ravens) that rely on communication and disguise. He’s also capable of thriving as a cover-2 or big nickel safety in 4-2-5 structures.

2. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State (6’4”, 243)

Reese is a modern front-seven weapon best deployed as a hybrid MIKE/SAM/EDGE in multiple fronts. His true three-down impact comes from his ability to stack blocks in base, rush with power on passing downs, and plug gaps in blitz-heavy looks. His style mirrors a “Micah Parsons-lite” profile — dominant power, inside-out utility, and rare scheme versatility.

3. Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (6’3”, 275)

Bain is a disruptive, technically refined pass rusher who wins with leverage, hand power, and elite motor. He fits best in attacking 4-3 fronts as a hand-in-the-dirt edge or reduced 5-tech, but he can also slide inside on passing downs. With polish, he projects as an early NFL contributor with Pro Bowl-level potential.

4. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (6’0”, 210)

Love is an explosive, two-phase offensive weapon who thrives in space. Built for wide-zone and outside-zone systems, his one-cut burst and natural receiving skills create mismatch potential in motion and slot alignments. He projects as a modern feature back with RB1 upside in tempo-driven offenses.

5. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (6’1”, 195)

Tyson is a dynamic vertical threat with route precision and field-stretching speed. His alignment flexibility — boundary, slot, or motion — makes him ideal for timing-based or vertical-spread offenses. He profiles as a WR1-caliber prospect with pro-ready separation and playmaking traits.

6. Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn (6’6”, 290)

Faulk is a power-based, multi-alignment defender with inside-out utility. Best suited for 3-4 fronts as a 5-tech DE or base end in a 4-3, he wins with strength, leverage, and heavy hands. His versatility and edge-setting ability make him a valuable piece for hybrid defenses.

7. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (6’3”, 191)

A polished route runner with advanced spatial awareness, Tate thrives in West Coast and rhythm offenses. His smooth movement and reliable hands make him a high-volume target who consistently finds soft spots in coverage.

8. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee (6’0”, 195)

McCoy is a fluid, explosive cover corner built for man-match systems. His mirror technique, anticipation, and ball skills give him CB1 upside in press and match-quarters schemes. If healthy post-ACL recovery, he projects as an immediate impact starter.

9. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (6’5”, 304)

Fano offers plug-and-play reliability with elite run-blocking leverage and technical consistency. He’s scheme-diverse, capable of excelling in both zone and power concepts, and projects as a long-term starter with All-Pro ceiling.

10. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (6’5”, 225)

Mendoza brings prototypical size and poise, excelling in RPO and play-action concepts. He’s efficient from the pocket, shows timing and touch at all levels, and has the tools to develop into a high-end starter in pro-style or spread hybrid systems.

11. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (6’6”, 315)

One of the most naturally gifted linemen in the class, Mauigoa’s blend of size, movement skills, and competitive toughness sets him apart. He’s a Day 1 right tackle with the athleticism and power to thrive in either wide-zone or gap/power systems. With refined hand usage and continued growth, he has legitimate All-Pro potential.

12. Makai Lemon, WR, USC (5’11”, 195)

Lemon is a twitchy, high-IQ slot receiver who thrives in quick-strike offenses built on timing and leverage. His short-area quickness and route pacing allow him to separate at will, and his toughness over the middle makes him a natural fit in West Coast or RPO-heavy schemes.

13. Peter Woods, IDL, Clemson (6’3”, 315)

Woods is a rare interior defender who combines elite power, quickness, and leverage. Capable of thriving at 3-tech or 5-tech, he fits best in one-gap systems that emphasize disruption. His explosiveness and hand strength give him game-wrecking potential reminiscent of Quinnen Williams or Chris Jones.

14. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama (6’7”, 369)

Proctor brings prototype size and raw strength to the blindside. A mauler in the run game with improving pass protection, he fits best in power/gap schemes but flashes enough agility to hold his own in zone concepts. With better leverage and conditioning, he projects as a franchise-caliber left tackle.

15. David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (6’3”, 250)

A former Stanford standout, Bailey is an explosive edge defender with bend, burst, and relentless motor. His athleticism and fluidity in space make him an ideal 3-4 OLB or hybrid rusher in multiple fronts. If his strength profile continues to improve, he’ll push for Round 1 consideration.

16. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (6’0”, 190)

Delane is a physical, man-cover corner with NFL-ready technique and confidence. He’s sticky in press, aggressive at the catch point, and shows the football IQ to thrive in both man-match and Cover 3 systems. His transition to LSU has elevated his stock into early-round territory.

17. Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (6’2”, 208)

Simpson is a rhythm-based passer who excels in timing systems that reward anticipation and accuracy. His compact release, processing speed, and poise under pressure give him early starter potential. Continued deep-ball refinement could elevate him into the top-15 mix.

18. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson (5’11”, 180)

Terrell is a twitchy, physical corner with sharp instincts and top-tier tackling for his size. His man-match and press technique are clean, and his aggressiveness at the catch point gives him CB1 upside. Best fit: zone-match or press-quarters schemes emphasizing physicality.

19. Dante Moore, QB, Oregon (6’3”, 206)

Moore brings natural touch, anticipation, and field vision to a modern pro-style offense. His 2025 breakout year highlighted improved mechanics and composure under pressure. While he must add consistency on deep throws, his rhythm and processing are already first-round quality.

20. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (6’3”, 250)

Sadiq is a versatile tight end with elite explosiveness, functional strength, and YAC ability. He can line up in-line, in the slot, or as a boundary mismatch. His athletic profile fits perfectly in play-action-heavy or motion-based offenses built around hybrid tight ends.

21. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (6’4”, 210)

Boston is a prototypical boundary receiver with size, body control, and red-zone production. His strong hands and ability to adjust to off-target throws make him a reliable vertical and intermediate target. While not overly sudden, his high-point timing and physical play style give him WR2 upside in vertical or play-action offenses.

22. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee (6’0”, 195)

Hood is a confident, aggressive corner with fluid hips and top-tier awareness in both man and zone coverage. He plays bigger than his frame, using excellent route anticipation and physicality to disrupt receivers early. His recovery speed and timing at the catch point give him CB2 potential with CB1 traits if consistency improves.

23. Chris Bell, WR, Louisville (6’2”, 220)

Bell is a power-built wideout who blends vertical acceleration with physical toughness after the catch. His play style mirrors Deebo Samuel’s — a mix of strength, balance, and explosive YAC ability. He fits perfectly in play-action and West Coast systems built on crossers and schemed touches.

24. Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M (6’2”, 250)

Howell is an explosive, undersized pass rusher with dynamic bend and burst off the edge. His speed-to-power conversion and relentless motor give him rotational value early, and with added strength, he can develop into a disruptive 3-4 OLB or nickel pass-rush specialist.

25. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah (6’5”, 295)

Lomu is a technically refined tackle prospect with outstanding recovery balance and natural foot quickness. He thrives in zone-based run schemes where his mobility and leverage can be maximized. While his anchor strength needs improvement, his agility and feel in pass protection project long-term starting potential.

26. Christen Miller, IDL, Georgia (6’3”, 305)

Miller is a powerful, ascending interior defender with the blend of length, motor, and quickness NFL teams covet. His ability to stack, shed, and reset the line of scrimmage makes him a scheme-versatile fit in 3- or 4-man fronts. He’s a breakout candidate with steady Day 2 value.

27. Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon (6’5”, 272)

Uiagalelei is a fluid, long-limbed edge defender with excellent play recognition and closing speed. He wins with leverage, hand placement, and a controlled pass-rush plan. His hybrid build fits best as a 5-tech or 4i in multiple-front defenses that prioritize gap integrity and pressure flexibility.

28. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech (6’1”, 230)

Rodriguez is a high-IQ, instinctive linebacker who plays with urgency and physicality. He thrives in zone-match systems that let him read and trigger downhill. His tackling consistency and blitz timing make him an immediate depth and special teams contributor with starter potential in 4-2-5 defenses.

29. Olaivavega Ioane, IOL, Penn State (6’4”, 330)

Ioane is a physically dominant interior lineman with powerful hands and a thick lower base. He excels in downhill run schemes, consistently generating movement at the point of attack. With improved pad level and foot consistency, he can develop into a long-term starting guard or center.

30. T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson (6’3”, 265)

Parker enters 2025 as one of the most productive returning edge defenders in college football. His heavy hands, leverage control, and finishing power make him a reliable three-down defensive end. He projects best in even fronts as a 4-3 end but offers enough versatility to kick inside on passing downs.

31. Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee (6’5”, 200)

Brazzell is a long, smooth wideout with vertical burst and elite catch radius. His stride length and natural tracking ability make him a downfield weapon, while his body control allows him to win in contested catch situations. Still developing as a route-runner, he projects as a high-upside X receiver with WR2 potential in vertical or RPO-based passing games.

32. C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia (6’1”, 235)

Allen is an explosive, high-IQ linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range and strong diagnostic skills. A physical tackler with 4.5 speed, he thrives in zone-heavy systems that let him key, trigger, and attack downhill. His instincts and leadership give him three-down starter potential in modern 4-2-5 or 3-3-5 defenses.

33. Kayden McDonald, IDL, Ohio State (6’3”, 326)

McDonald is a stout, two-gap nose tackle who plays with heavy hands and excellent leverage. He excels at resetting the line of scrimmage and occupying space in the run game while showing flashes of power-based pass rush from 0- to 3-tech alignments. Ideal fit in odd-front systems built around gap control and pocket disruption.

34. LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama (6’5”, 283)

Overton is a rare size-speed edge defender who can line up anywhere from 4i to 9-tech. His 2024 breakout at Alabama highlighted elite power and functional athleticism. He fits perfectly in multiple-front schemes that value hybrid alignment and inside-out versatility.

35. Jaishawn Barham, LB/EDGE, Michigan (6’4”, 248)

Barham is a physically dominant hybrid defender who can play off-ball or rush the edge. His explosiveness, striking power, and pursuit range give him three-down flexibility. If his full-time move to EDGE at Michigan sticks, he could emerge as one of the top pass rushers in the class.

36. Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M (5’11”, 187)

Concepcion is a precise route-runner with sharp short-area quickness and elite feel for space. A technician who thrives in timing offenses, he projects best as a Z/slot hybrid in modern spread or West Coast schemes. His YAC ability and football intelligence make him a high-floor contributor with WR2 potential.

37. Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas (6’7”, 312)

Goosby is a developmental tackle prospect with excellent length and strong lower-body control. His foot quickness and pass-set balance stand out, though his hand placement and anchor need refinement. He’s a scheme-versatile lineman with starting upside once his technique stabilizes.

38. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (6’4”, 243)

Styles is a prototype hybrid defender with rare athletic traits and versatility. The former safety brings coverage fluidity to the linebacker position, allowing him to match tight ends and track running backs in space. He’s a perfect fit for multiple-front defenses that rely on disguise and flexibility.

39. A’Mauri Washington, IDL, Oregon (6’3”, 330)

Washington is a powerful, space-eating interior defender who can anchor a defensive front. His combination of strength, length, and short-area explosiveness makes him ideal for early-down work in gap-control systems. With improved pad level and pass-rush variety, he could become a dependable NFL starter.

40. Austin Barber, OT, Florida (6’8”, 320)

Barber is an experienced, long-armed tackle with excellent foot quickness and poise in pass protection. His movement skills make him a natural fit in zone schemes, and his improved anchor strength has elevated his all-around game. He projects as a plug-and-play swing tackle with starter-level ceiling.

41. Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri (6’5”, 262)

Young is a long, explosive edge defender with excellent hand timing and linear burst. He wins with length, leverage, and discipline in the run game, while flashing closing speed and power on stunts and twists. Projects as a high-upside rotational rusher who fits best in 4-3 fronts with attacking principles.

42. R. Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma (6’2”, 250)

Thomas is a twitchy, compact edge rusher with elite first-step quickness and natural bend. His ability to dip, flatten, and finish through contact gives him early pass-rush value. While undersized, his explosiveness and motor make him a strong fit as a 3-4 OLB or situational speed rusher in hybrid defenses.

43. Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa (6’5”, 316)

Dunker is a powerful, tone-setting lineman with a nasty finish and strong run-blocking fundamentals. His lack of lateral quickness limits his NFL projection to guard, but his leverage, anchor strength, and competitive edge make him a plug-and-play interior starter.

44. Caleb Banks, IDL, Florida (6’6”, 325)

Banks is one of the most physically unique interior defenders in the class — boasting elite length, agility, and disruptive upside. His ability to rush from multiple alignments and generate pressure with power and quickness makes him a natural 3-tech fit in 4-3 fronts. With refinement in pad level and counters, he carries top-20 upside.

45. Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas (6’6”, 276)

Rhodes is a raw but toolsy defender with ideal NFL measurables and power traits. He flashes dominance when converting speed to power and setting hard edges versus the run. With improved hand placement and leverage consistency, he could develop into a starting-caliber 4-3 end or hybrid 5-tech.

46. A.J. Harris, CB, Penn State (6’1”, 191)

Harris is a long, confident corner with scheme versatility and elite recovery traits. He thrives in man-match and Cover 3 systems, showing physicality at the line and excellent awareness in zone. With improved ball production, he projects as a plug-and-play boundary starter at the next level.

47. Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern (6’7”, 325)

Tiernan is a towering, smooth-footed tackle with impressive reach and balance for his size. He’s patient in pass protection and effective on the move in zone run schemes. His pad level and displacement strength remain developmental areas, but he has the frame and agility of a long-term starter.

48. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo (6’2”, 202)

McNeil-Warren is a rangy, instinctive safety with excellent closing speed and tackling discipline. He thrives as a single-high or deep-half defender, reading the quarterback and triggering downhill with precision. His length and range make him a fit for zone-match or split-field schemes.

49. LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina (6’3”, 240)

Sellers offers rare dual-threat ability with a big arm and physical rushing style. His off-platform throws and improvisational creativity make him a dangerous playmaker in vertical or play-action offenses. Refinement in decision-making and timing will determine whether he reaches his top-tier ceiling.

50. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State (6’0”, 185)

Johnson is a fluid, competitive corner with smooth hips and natural mirror ability. He excels in off-man and quarters coverage, showing consistent ball tracking and click-and-close quickness. His athletic profile and football instincts make him an intriguing developmental starter at the next level.

2026 NFL Draft Positional Rankings

Top 5 Quarterbacks — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (6’5”, 225)

Prototypical pocket passer with size, anticipation, and poise in pro-spread systems.

2) Ty Simpson, Alabama (6’2”, 208)

Accurate rhythm thrower who thrives in timing and progression-based offenses.

3) Dante Moore, Oregon (6’3”, 206)

Quick processor with natural touch and franchise-level upside in hybrid pro schemes.

4) LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina (6’3”, 240)

Big-armed dual-threat who can create off-script and attack vertically.

5) Jayden Maiava, USC (6’4”, 230)

Toolsy, strong-arm passer built for vertical attacks with developmental starter traits.

Top 5 Running Backs — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (6’0”, 210)

Explosive two-phase weapon built for wide-zone and tempo offenses with home-run speed.

2) Justice Haynes, Michigan (5’11”, 210)

Powerful one-cut runner with balance, burst, and three-down starter potential.

3) Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (5’11”, 210)

Smooth, efficient runner with plus vision and underrated receiving value.

4) Jonah Coleman, Washington (5’9”, 229)

Compact, physical tone-setter who thrives in gap and power run concepts.

5) Kaytron Allen, Penn State (5’11”, 220)

Steady, downhill runner with strong contact balance and workhorse traits.

Top 5 Wide Receivers — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (6’1”, 195)

Explosive field-stretcher with refined route running and top-tier WR1 traits in vertical and play-action systems.

2) Carnell Tate, Ohio State (6’3”, 191)

Polished route technician with elite spatial awareness and reliable hands in timing-based offenses.

3) Makai Lemon, USC (5’11”, 195)

Dynamic slot weapon with elite short-area quickness and route tempo; thrives in West Coast and RPO systems.

4) Denzel Boston, Washington (6’4”, 210)

Prototypical X receiver with strong hands, body control, and red-zone dominance.

5) Chris Bell, Louisville (6’2”, 220)

Physical, explosive YAC threat built for hybrid West Coast and play-action schemes.

Top 5 Tight Ends — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (6’3”, 250)

Explosive, physical two-phase tight end with elite burst and true three-down versatility.

2) Michael Trigg, Baylor (6’4”, 240)

Athletic flex target with soft hands and mismatch potential in spread or play-action systems.

3) Max Klare, Ohio State (6’4”, 240)

Fluid mover with natural hands and seam-stretching ability; thrives in motion and spacing concepts.

4) Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt (6’4”, 225)

Converted QB with top-tier athleticism and open-field explosiveness as a hybrid passing-game weapon.

5) Marlin Klein, Michigan (6’6”, 250)

Tall, developmental inline prospect with strong blocking foundation and red-zone upside.

Top 5 Offensive Tackles — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Spencer Fano, Utah (6’5”, 304)

Technically refined tackle with elite run-blocking grades and day-one starter polish on either side.

2) Francis Mauigoa, Miami (6’6”, 315)

Powerful, athletic right tackle with rare movement skills and All-Pro potential in any blocking scheme.

3) Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (6’7”, 369)

Massive blindside protector with dominant strength and improving footwork in power/gap concepts.

4) Caleb Lomu, Utah (6’5”, 295)

Smooth, flexible mover with quick feet and natural recovery ability in zone-based systems.

5) Trevor Goosby, Texas (6’7”, 312)

Long, athletic pass protector who projects as a developmental left tackle with starter upside.

Top 5 Interior Offensive Linemen — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (6’4”, 330)

Powerful, scheme-versatile guard with heavy hands and anchor strength for gap or inside zone systems.

2) Connor Lew, Auburn (6’3”, 300)

Technically sound center-guard hybrid with high football IQ and consistent leverage control.

3) Logan Jones, Iowa (6’3”, 293)

Athletic, experienced center who excels in wide-zone concepts and second-level blocking.

4) Cayden Green, Missouri (6’5”, 320)

Strong, agile interior blocker with starter-level traits in gap-heavy and duo run schemes.

5) Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (6’5”, 315)

Explosive, physical guard with strong hands and functional athleticism for multiple blocking systems.

Top 5 Interior Defensive Linemen — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Peter Woods, Clemson (6’3”, 315)

Dominant interior disruptor with elite first-step quickness and scheme versatility as a 3-tech or 5-tech.

2) Caleb Banks, Florida (6’6”, 325)

Massive, explosive defensive tackle with rare length and athleticism — a prototype penetrating 3-tech.

3) Christen Miller, Georgia (6’3”, 305)

Powerful, technically refined interior lineman who wins with leverage, effort, and consistent gap integrity.

4) Kayden McDonald, Ohio State (6’3”, 326)

Dense, physical run stuffer with violent hands and disruptive power at the point of attack.

5) A’Mauri Washington, Oregon (6’3”, 330)

Heavy-handed interior anchor who excels as a two-gapping nose or early-down run defender.

Top 5 Edge Defenders — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (6’3”, 275)

Polished, high-motor pass rusher with elite hand usage and scheme versatility — a true every-down disruptor.

2) Keldric Faulk, Auburn (6’6”, 290)

Powerful, inside-out edge with multi-front versatility who wins with leverage, length, and violent temperament.

3) David Bailey, Texas Tech (6’3”, 250)

Explosive, bendy speed rusher with three-down upside — thrives as a 3-4 OLB or hybrid edge in attacking schemes.

4) Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (6’2”, 250)

Twitchy, high-energy rusher who excels with speed-to-power and bend off the corner in 4-3 alignments.

5) Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon (6’5”, 272)

Long, athletic edge defender with strong anchor traits and inside-out flexibility for multiple front structures.

Top 5 Cornerbacks — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (6’0”, 195)

Elite man-cover specialist with explosive hips, top-tier ball skills, and CB1 upside pending full recovery from ACL injury.

2) Mansoor Delane, LSU (6’0”, 190)

Physical, instinctive corner who thrives in off-man and zone-match coverage, with the range and toughness to fit multiple schemes.

3) Avieon Terrell, Clemson (5’11”, 180)

Highly competitive, twitchy corner with sticky coverage ability and strong tackling traits — projects as a Day 1 starter in press or quarters systems.

4) A.J. Harris, Penn State (6’1”, 191)

Long, intelligent defender with balanced man-zone skills and strong run support — a plug-and-play boundary corner at the next level.

5) Colton Hood, Tennessee (6’0”, 195)

Athletic, physical outside corner with fluid transitions and high football IQ — excels in man-match coverage with disruptive instincts.

Top 5 Safeties — 2026 NFL Draft

1) Caleb Downs, Ohio State (6’0”, 205)

Elite, interchangeable safety with rare instincts and positional versatility — the prototype for split-safety or match-zone defenses.

2) Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (6’0”, 207)

Smart, rangy single-high safety with elite instincts and leadership traits — thrives in aggressive, disguise-heavy systems.

3) Kamari Ramsey, USC (6’0”, 204)

Versatile, instinctive defender who can rotate between deep, slot, and box roles — excels in match-zone or hybrid coverage schemes.

4) Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (6’2”, 202)

Long, fluid safety with downhill burst and range to impact both the run and pass game in multi-front defenses.

5) A.J. Haulcy, LSU (6’0”, 222)

Physical, tone-setting enforcer with strong tackling and communication skills — ideal for hybrid box and Cover-3 alignments.