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The 2026 NFL Draft is a needs-driven class with a lot of starter value throughout. Quarterback is not strong beyond the top two names, Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, and running back could dry up quickly after the Notre Dame duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price come off the board. But for teams looking for inside-outside offensive line versatility, edge rushers, versatile linebackers, and quality No. 2 and No. 3 wide receivers, this is the kind of draft where key needs can be addressed, and rosters can be strengthened. The trade market in this draft feels active, and we could see multiple deals before or during it, starting on Day 1. We already saw one major move the weekend before the draft, with the Giants sending defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick. There are also strong indications that the Cardinals could look to move back from their top-five spot, and the Cowboys at No. 12 stand out as one potential trade partner. Arizona has also been widely linked to Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, which only adds more intrigue to what they could do near the top of the board. In this final 2026 NFL Mock Draft, Football Scout 365 projects all 32 first-round picks using team needs, player evaluations, predictive mock draft trends, and league intel. Each selection also connects back to the new NFL Draft Hub , which features a full predictive mock draft, a Top 50 Big Board, written scouting reports, and individual player evaluation videos. The Final 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1. Las Vegas Raiders Projected Pick: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Why This Pick Fits:  The Raiders are positioned to reset the franchise at quarterback, and Mendoza gives them a high-floor distributor with elite accuracy, anticipation, and poise from the pocket. Once quarterback is addressed, Las Vegas can use its strong early capital to build around him at wide receiver and defensive tackle. 2. New York Jets Projected Pick: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State Why This Pick Fits:  Reese gives the Jets a true front-seven chess piece with the size, power, and versatility to impact the game as an off-ball linebacker and pressure defender. New York still has enough capital after this selection to circle back to wide receiver and quarterback depth. Note:  The Jets could be a trade-back candidate for a team that loves David Bailey or Arvell Reese here. 3. Arizona Cardinals Projected Pick: David Bailey, ED, Texas Tech Why This Pick Fits:  Arizona needs premium impact talent, and David Bailey gives the defense an explosive edge rusher with first-step burst, bend, and true finishing ability. Offensive line, quarterback, and safety remain major needs, but this adds a high-end disruptor to anchor the defensive reset. Note:  Watch out for the Cardinals to be a team to trade back in this spot, especially if there is a team that loves David Bailey or Arvell Reese. 4. Tennessee Titans Projected Pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame Why This Pick Fits:  Tennessee needs more difference-making talent around its young offensive core, and Jeremiyah Love gives the offense an explosive centerpiece with home-run speed, receiving upside, and every-down value. Edge, wide receiver, and center still remain priorities, but adding a dynamic weapon here helps raise the ceiling of the unit. Note:  The theme in this year's top 10 could be to trade back and gain draft capital in this draft or the 2027 draft. The Titans are a candidate to do just that. Again, if a certain player is available here and a team is in love, the Titans could seek to capitalize. 5. New York Giants Projected Pick: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State Why This Pick Fits:  The Giants need more size, range, and toughness in the middle of the defense, and Sonny Styles gives them a versatile front-seven defender who can impact the run game and create alignment flexibility. Defensive tackle, guard, and cornerback remain important, but this addition would help reshape the identity of the defense. Note:  I can see the Giants going offensive line, but would they be willing to pass up on a talented premium player in this draft class to gain more draft capital? The Giants are on the radar as a possible trade-back candidate. 6. Cleveland Browns Projected Pick: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State Why This Pick Fits:  Cleveland needs more reliability and polish on the perimeter, and Carnell Tate gives the offense a receiver with advanced route detail, strong body control, and consistent catch-point production. Wide receiver is one of the clearest roster needs, and this move gives the Browns a steady target while they continue addressing tackle and quarterback long term. Note: I believe this is a possible trade-back spot for the Browns. They could go offensive line, but will they do it in this spot? I like Spencer Fano or Monroe Freeling. If they stay here, they go premium pick. 7. Washington Commanders Projected Pick: Rueben Bain Jr., ED, Miami Why This Pick Fits:  Washington needs more high-end disruption off the edge, and Rueben Bain Jr. gives the defense a powerful, polished pass rusher with every-down value. Cornerback and wide receiver remain important needs, but this adds a premium defensive piece to raise the ceiling of the front. Note:  The Commanders could use more picks in the class to fill more holes, and they are a prime trade-back target for teams looking to move into position to grab a WR, or one of the top offensive linemen. In addition, if Bain, Bailey, or Styles were to fall, they could be in the perfect position. 8. New Orleans Saints Projected Pick: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee Why This Pick Fits:  New Orleans has several realistic paths here, but Jermod McCoy gives the defense a high-upside corner with press-man ability, recovery speed, and long-term CB1 traits. Wide receiver and edge remain strong options, but this adds a premium coverage piece to a secondary that needs more long-term stability. Note:  I think the Saints are in a good spot, and they could pivot a lot of different ways to fill needs. They could snag a top WR here. I have seen some Jordyn Tyson mocks to the Saints. They could go with Delane or McCoy here at corner. 9. Kansas City Chiefs Projected Pick: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah Why This Pick Fits:  Kansas City can take the best available premium player here, and Spencer Fano gives the offense a high-floor tackle with starting versatility and long-term value. Edge, cornerback, and wide receiver remain clear needs, but this keeps the offensive line pipeline strong before the Chiefs pick again later in Round 1. Note: I went back and forth here with cornerback, WR or offensive line. I like Delane or McCoy in this spot, but the Chiefs are in a good spot to take the best available premium player here and then grab a need at the back end of round one. 10. New York Giants (via Cincinnati) Projected Pick: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State Why This Pick Fits:  The Giants now own two top-10 picks in this mock, giving them a chance to keep reshaping the roster with premium talent. After landing Sonny Styles earlier in the round, New York doubles down on defensive speed and versatility with Caleb Downs, one of the most instinctive and complete defenders in the class. 11. Miami Dolphins Projected Pick: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State Why This Pick Fits:  Miami needs another high-end target in the passing game, and Jordyn Tyson gives the offense a polished, quarterback-friendly receiver with strong separation ability and catch-point consistency. Edge and cornerback still remain major needs, but this adds a needed playmaker to help structure the offense. Note: A lot of insiders believe Tyson could jump into the top 10 picks. Some speculate that the Giants are in contention, which is why they traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick. 12. Dallas Cowboys Projected Pick: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU Why This Pick Fits:  Dallas still needs more long-term stability at cornerback, and Mansoor Delane gives the secondary a polished, scheme-versatile cover man with the movement skills, instincts, and competitive toughness to contribute early. Linebacker and edge remain important needs, but this adds a premium defensive piece to a cornerback room that still carries risk. Note : The Cowboys are in a spot where a trade-up could be possible. Speculation is that they really like David Bailey and Arvell Reese. They may have to part ways with picks 12 and 20 to get into the top 5. 13. Los Angeles Rams Projected Pick: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia Why This Pick Fits:  The Rams need a long-term answer at right tackle, and Monroe Freeling gives them a traits-rich blocker with elite size, athleticism, and developmental starter upside. With Rob Havenstein retired and Warren McClendon in a contract year, this selection helps solidify an important long-term spot up front, while wide receiver and cornerback remain in play later. Note: Some believe Freeling has top-10 upside, and you can see it on tape. Many mocks have the Rams taking a WR here with the Puka Nacua off-field situation, but in this instance, I go tackle. 14. Baltimore Ravens Projected Pick: Olaivavega Ioane, IOL, Penn State Why This Pick Fits:  Baltimore needs to re-establish stability on the interior offensive line, and Olaivavega Ioane gives the unit a powerful, high-floor presence built for physical downhill football. Defensive tackle and wide receiver still matter, but this fills the clearest immediate need with a plug-and-play option. 15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Projected Pick: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon Why This Pick Fits:  Tampa Bay can add more offensive versatility here, and Kenyon Sadiq gives the unit a dynamic tight end with three-down value, explosive receiving ability, and alignment flexibility. Edge and linebacker remain major needs, but this adds a matchup piece who fits the offense’s use of multiple-tight-end looks. 16. New York Jets Projected Pick: Makai Lemon, WR, USC Why This Pick Fits:  With a second first-round pick, the Jets are in position to come back and address wide receiver, and Makai Lemon gives the offense a polished, high-volume target with strong separation skills and reliable hands. Quarterback and edge still remain part of the long-term plan, but this adds another needed weapon opposite Garrett Wilson. Note:  Makai Lemon is projected anywhere from pick 8 to pick 25 in mock drafts. I have mocked him in the top 10, and this would be my lowest for Lemon. This would be a massive get for the Jets, who I have mocked a WR in this spot a few times. 17. Detroit Lions Projected Pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami Why This Pick Fits:  Detroit still needs to reinforce the offensive line, and Francis Mauigoa gives the roster a powerful, athletic tackle with Day 1 starter traits and long-term upside. Edge and cornerback remain important needs, but keeping the front strong is central to the Lions’ roster identity. Note: This is quite the fall for Mauigoa, but the fit would be perfect considering Dan Campbell mentioned a potential Penei Sewell transition to left tackle. I had Proctor here at one point. There are some rumors circulating about Mauigoa's health, so I am looking into that. If the rumors are false, he is unlikely to fall this far. 18. Minnesota Vikings Projected Pick: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon Why This Pick Fits:  Minnesota has to address key transition points on the roster, and Dillon Thieneman gives the defense an instinctive, versatile safety with strong three-down value. Center and wide receiver still remain in play, but this adds a long-term answer in the secondary with immediate role flexibility. Note: I know, just like everyone else, I go with the Harrison Smith style safety. I have seen mocks with WR in this spot, and I have seen Kenyon Sadiq. 19. Carolina Panthers Projected Pick: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana Why This Pick Fits:  Carolina still needs another explosive playmaker in the passing game, and Omar Cooper Jr. gives the offense a compact, dynamic receiver with vertical juice and run-after-catch value. Safety and defensive line remain important needs, but this adds another needed weapon around the offense. 20. Dallas Cowboys Projected Pick: Akheem Mesidor, DL, Miami Why This Pick Fits:  With a second first-round pick, Dallas can continue reinforcing the defense, and Akheem Mesidor gives the front a versatile pass rusher who can win outside or reduce inside. After adding Mansoor Delane at No. 12, this pick shifts the focus back to the defensive front while giving Dallas another disruptive piece with alignment flexibility. Note:  I believe this is a spot a team like the Cardinals might look to move up to grab Ty Simpson. 21. Pittsburgh Steelers Projected Pick: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama Why This Pick Fits:  Pittsburgh has a real need for more long-term stability at tackle, and Kadyn Proctor gives the offense a high-upside blocker with rare size, power, and starting-caliber traits. Wide receiver, interior offensive line, and safety still remain in play, but this adds a premium talent to one of the roster’s most important long-term spots. Note: I believe this is a spot a team like the Cardinals might look to move up to grab Ty Simpson. Who knows, maybe the Steelers are quietly interested in Simpson. 22. Los Angeles Chargers Projected Pick: Keldric Faulk, ED, Auburn Why This Pick Fits:  The Chargers need more long-term depth on the edge, and Keldric Faulk gives the front a powerful, versatile defender with immediate rotational value and starter upside. Interior offensive line still remains the bigger roster need, but this is strong value at a premium position with expiring contracts creating urgency. Note: Faulk is projected to go anywhere between 12th and early day two, depending on the source. I think this is the sweet spot. 23. Philadelphia Eagles Projected Pick: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington Why This Pick Fits:  Philadelphia can add another big-bodied target to the passing game, and Denzel Boston gives the offense a physical boundary receiver with ball skills, catch-point toughness, and red-zone value. Edge, offensive line, and tight end remain important needs, but this adds a reliable perimeter option with starting upside. Note: The AJ Brown trade rumors are fueling this pick. 24. Cleveland Browns Projected Pick: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson Why This Pick Fits:  Cleveland still needs a long-term answer at tackle, and Blake Miller gives the offensive line an experienced, starting-caliber blocker with the movement skills to develop into a steady presence up front. Wide receiver and quarterback remain major priorities, but this addresses one of the roster’s clearest needs with a premium position investment. 25. Chicago Bears Projected Pick: Kayden McDonald, IDL, Ohio State Why This Pick Fits:  Chicago still needs more size and strength up front, and Kayden McDonald gives the defensive line a powerful interior presence with run-stopping value and long-term upside. Edge, safety, and center remain important needs, but this adds another needed piece to the front. 26. Buffalo Bills Projected Pick: T.J. Parker, ED, Clemson Why This Pick Fits:  Buffalo needs a long-term edge presence opposite Greg Rousseau, and T.J. Parker gives the front a power-based rusher with strong hands, edge-setting ability, and starter upside. Linebacker and wide receiver remain important needs, but this addresses a premium position with a high-floor defender. 27. San Francisco 49ers Projected Pick: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State Why This Pick Fits:  San Francisco still has long-term questions in the trenches, and Max Iheanachor gives the offense a traits-heavy tackle with movement skills that fit the scheme. Safety and edge remain in play, but this adds a high-upside offensive line piece with developmental starter potential. 28. Houston Texans Projected Pick: Peter Woods, IDL, Clemson Why This Pick Fits:  Houston still needs more disruption on the interior, and Peter Woods gives the front an explosive defensive tackle with rare first-step quickness and one-gap penetration ability. Offensive line and cornerback depth remain important, but this adds a premium interior defender to pair with an already talented edge group. 29. Kansas City Chiefs Projected Pick: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State Why This Pick Fits:  With a second first-round pick, Kansas City can add more long-term stability in the secondary, and Chris Johnson gives the defense an instinctive, productive corner with strong ball skills and zone-match ability. Edge, wide receiver, and defensive tackle remain priorities, but this adds another coverage piece to a roster still built to contend. 30. Miami Dolphins Projected Pick: Malachi Lawrence, ED, UCF Why This Pick Fits:  After addressing wide receiver earlier with Jordyn Tyson, Miami can turn back to the defensive front with Malachi Lawrence, an ascending edge rusher with prototypical size, length, and explosive get-off. Cornerback remains in play, but this gives the Dolphins another pressure piece with the rush polish and pro traits to develop into a consistent impact defender. Note: Miami's aggressive, blitz-heavy scheme under Hafley allows Lawrence to maximize his elite athleticism while developing his weaknesses in a rotational role. Lawrence is projected to go on day two, but he is quickly rising up draft boards. I also believe the Dolphins could trade back here and potentially get Lawrence early on day two. 31. New England Patriots Projected Pick: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M Why This Pick Fits:  New England needs more quick-separating talent in the passing game, and KC Concepcion gives the offense immediate burst, slot flexibility, and run-after-catch value. Offensive line and edge remain important needs, but this adds a quarterback-friendly target who can uncover quickly for an offense that needs more easy-access throws. Note : The Patriots have a clear trade-back opportunity in this mock. With the Cardinals and Jets sitting at picks 33 and 34, New England could move down a few spots and still land KC Concepcion or one of the top linebackers, such as Jacob Rodriguez. This feels like a realistic spot where a trade could happen. 32. Seattle Seahawks Projected Pick: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee Why This Pick Fits:  Seattle could be tempted by running back here, but this spot also profiles as a realistic trade-back window. If the Seahawks stay put, Colton Hood gives them a competitive inside-outside corner with playmaking ability, physicality, and scheme versatility. He adds depth and long-term stability to a secondary built to contend. Note:  The Super Bowl champs are being mocked to take an RB, EDGE, or CB here in some cases. All are valid needs. I can also see the Seahawks trading out of this spot, especially with teams like the Jets at No. 33 and Cardinals at No. 34 positioned to move up for Ty Simpson. Teams without a day one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft 41. Cincinnati Bengals Projected Pick: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech Why This Pick Fits:  Cincinnati can use Day 2 to keep addressing the front seven, and Jacob Rodriguez gives the defense an instinctive, productive linebacker with strong range and playmaking ability. Defensive tackle, offensive tackle, and wide receiver still remain important needs, but this adds another active defender to the middle of the unit. 47. Indianapolis Colts Projected Pick: Derrick Moore, ED, Michigan Why This Pick Fits:  Indianapolis still needs more juice off the edge, and Derrick Moore gives the front a power-based rusher with starting upside and strong developmental value. Linebacker and wide receiver remain important needs, but this adds another needed piece to a defense that is clearly prioritizing speed and disruption up front. 48. Atlanta Falcons Projected Pick: Christen Miller, IDL, Georgia Why This Pick Fits:  Atlanta needs more size and power in the middle of the defense, and Christen Miller gives the front a disruptive interior presence with scheme versatility and strong run-defense value. Linebacker and wide receiver still remain important, but this helps reinforce the identity they are trying to build. 52. Green Bay Packers Projected Pick: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State Why This Pick Fits:  Green Bay still needs more long-term stability in the secondary, and Keith Abney II gives the defense an instinctive, competitive corner with scheme versatility and strong ball-production traits. Edge and offensive line depth still remain in play, but this adds needed competition to the back end. 56. Jacksonville Jaguars Projected Pick: Keionte Scott, CB, Miami Why This Pick Fits:  Jacksonville still needs more speed and disruption on defense, and Keionte Scott gives the unit a versatile sub-package defender who can blitz, trigger downhill, and create energy in the secondary. Defensive tackle, edge, and linebacker remain the clearer needs, but this adds a movable defensive piece with immediate role value. 62. Denver Broncos Projected Pick: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri Why This Pick Fits:  Denver still needs more stability at linebacker, and Josiah Trotter gives the defense an instinctive downhill presence with strong run-game urgency and physicality. Tight end remains the bigger offensive need, but this adds a tone-setting front-seven piece to a defense that still needs second-level help.

As we enter the month of April, the 2026 NFL Draft is approaching quickly, marking the final update to the Football Scout 365 Big Board. This version reflects our full-scope evaluation process, built on a tiered grading system that remains consistent across all film study and projection work. While the overall rankings may appear stable, movement within the board is driven by refined film regrades, along with verified testing data from the NFL Combine and the pro day circuit. The process is detailed and time-intensive, but consistency in methodology remains the foundation of our evaluations. At the top sit two Elite prospects - Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs - rare, immediate-impact players with true difference-making ceilings. Just behind them, a strong Near Elite tier defines the class. Fernando Mendoza headlines a thin quarterback group, while defenders like Rueben Bain Jr., David Bailey, Arvell Reese, and Sonny Styles anchor a deep, scheme-versatile group of front-seven defenders. Offensively, Spencer Fano and Vega Ioane provide plug-and-play trench stability, while Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordyn Tyson lead a deep, versatile wide receiver group. Overall, the 2026 NFL Draft class profiles as a roster-building cycle defined by depth-building pieces on offense and high-end defensive versatility across all three levels. Football Scout 365 Big Board Grade Scale Each prospect on the Top 100 is evaluated through our proprietary film-based grading model and placed into one of the following tiers. Grades reflect long-term NFL projection, positional value, athletic profile, and developmental trajectory. Draft projections are aligned to historical valuation trends entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Click and go to the tier Elite  – Top 5–10 Picks (1st Round) Near Elite  – Mid-to-Late (1st Rou nd ) High-End Starter Potential  – 2nd–3rd Round Mid-Level Starter Potential  – 4th–5th Round 2026 NFL Draft Big Board Elite Tier Rare, franchise-altering talent with top-of-draft value and immediate impact projection. 1) Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (6’0”, 205) Elite processor with rare positional flexibility, capable of rotating post-snap, erasing matchups in split-safety or big nickel structures, and functioning as the defensive quarterback with true All-Pro ceiling. 2) Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (6’0”, 214) Explosive three-down playmaker whose acceleration, receiving value, and zone-run instincts project as an immediate RB1 and potential franchise-altering offensive weapon. Near Elite Tier High-end impact prospects with early Round 1 value and Pro Bowl-caliber upside who project as foundational starters within their first two seasons. 3) Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (6’5”, 225) Precision-based pocket passer who wins with anticipation and processing, projecting as a high-floor timing-system starter with limited off-script creation. 4) Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (6’3”, 275) Compact, powerful EDGE with advanced hand usage and rush sequencing, projecting as a scheme-diverse, every-down impact defender with top-tier upside. 5) Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State (6’4”, 243) Hybrid front-seven weapon with inside-out versatility and pass-rush value, projecting as a disruptive three-down linebacker in pressure-heavy schemes. 6) Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (6’4”, 243) Size-speed hybrid defender with coverage and blitz versatility, projecting as a modern “joker” linebacker in multiple-front defenses. 7) David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (6’3”, 250) Explosive edge rusher with bend and a deep pass-rush arsenal, projecting as an immediate third-down difference-maker with Round 1 ceiling. 8) Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (6’3”, 191) Refined perimeter receiver with advanced route detail and body control, projecting as a high-volume, quarterback-friendly target at all three levels. 9) Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (6’3”, 250) Alignment-versatile tight end with burst and two-phase value, projecting as a matchup weapon in play-action and spacing-based offenses. 10) Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane, IOL, Penn State (6’4”, 330) Power-based interior presence with elite anchor and displacement ability, projecting as a plug-and-play starting guard in gap-heavy schemes. 11) Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (6’5”, 304) Technically polished tackle with run-game dominance and positional flexibility, projecting as a Day 1 starter with long-term upside on either side. 12) Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (6’3”, 280) Polished pass rusher with burst and interior reduction versatility, projecting as an immediate-impact defender in multiple-front systems. 13) Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (6’6”, 315) High-end athlete with rare movement skills and developing power, projecting as a Day 1 starter with long-term All-Pro upside. 14) Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (6’0”, 190) Scheme-versatile corner with fluid movement and strong processing, projecting as a perimeter starter in press-man and match coverage systems. 15) Makai Lemon, WR, USC (5’11”, 195) Tempo-driven slot receiver with elite separation and ball skills, projecting as a high-volume interior target with Pro Bowl upside. 16) Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (6’1”, 195) Advanced route technician with three-level separation ability, projecting as a high-floor starter with WR1 upside if medicals clear. 17) Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee (6’0”, 195) Press-man specialist with elite mirror ability and recovery speed, projecting as a true CB1 with high-end ball production potential. High-End Starter Potential Tier Clear NFL starters with strong physical tools and long-term impact value, projecting as multi-year foundational pieces within their first few seasons. 18) Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (6’7”, 315) Prototype left tackle frame with high-end athletic traits, projecting as a developmental blindside starter with long-term upside in pass-heavy systems. 19) Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon (6’0”, 207) Instinctive, multi-alignment safety with strong range and coverage awareness, projecting as a three-down starter in disguise-heavy, zone-based defenses. 20) Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana (6’0”, 200) Explosive, RAC-oriented playmaker with vertical burst and versatility, projecting as a dynamic WR2 in motion-based offensive systems. 21) Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama (6’7”, 369) Massive, power-driven tackle with rare size and physical tools, projecting as a high-upside starter with franchise left tackle potential. 22) Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee (6’0”, 195) Competitive, scheme-versatile corner with strong ball skills and recovery speed, projecting as an early-impact perimeter starter. 23) Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State (6’6”, 330) Traits-heavy tackle with rare movement ability for his size, projecting as a high-upside starter in outside-zone or multiple-run schemes. 24) Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina (6’1”, 211) Explosive defensive back with strong zone instincts and downhill trigger, projecting as a versatile sub-package defender with starter upside. 25) Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (6’4”, 210) Physical boundary receiver with elite catch-point strength, projecting as a reliable possession target with red-zone value. 26) Peter Woods, IDL, Clemson (6’3”, 315) Twitchy interior disruptor with elite first-step quickness, projecting as a penetrating 3-technique in attacking defensive fronts. 27) Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah (6’5”, 295) mooth, technically refined tackle with strong pass-protection balance, projecting as a long-term blindside starter in zone-based systems. 28) Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson (5’11”, 180) Twitchy, competitive corner with strong mirror ability and tackling production, projecting as an aggressive boundary starter in man-match schemes. 29) Kayden McDonald, IDL, Ohio State (6’3”, 326) Power-based interior anchor with elite strength and leverage, projecting as a tone-setting nose tackle in odd or hybrid fronts. 30) Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (6’2”, 208) Rhythm-based passer with solid processing and mechanics, projecting as a developmental starter in timing-based offensive systems. 31) Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo (6’2”, 202) Downhill, physical safety with robber and box value, projecting as a defined-role starter in zone-heavy defensive structures. 32) T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson (6’3”, 265) Power-based edge defender with strong hands and edge-setting ability, projecting as a dependable three-down starter in multiple fronts. 33) Caleb Banks, IDL, Florida (6’6”, 325) Rare size-athleticism combination with elite get-off and alignment versatility, projecting as a penetrating interior disruptor with high-end pass-rush upside. 34) Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State (6’0”, 185) Disciplined, zone-savvy corner with strong ball skills and route recognition, projecting as a reliable perimeter starter in off-man and match-heavy systems. 35) KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M (5’11”, 187) Quick-twitch slot playmaker with burst and run-after-catch ability, projecting as a high-volume target in spacing-based offenses. 36) Lee Hunter, IDL, Texas Tech (6’4”, 325) Massive interior presence with elite strength and leverage, projecting as a tone-setting nose tackle in power-based defensive fronts. 37) Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan (6’3”, 258) Power-based edge defender with strong speed-to-power conversion, projecting as a rotational rusher with starting upside in multiple fronts. 38) D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana (5’9”, 170) Instinct-driven nickel defender with quick feet and strong zone awareness, projecting as a high-impact slot corner in match-zone schemes. 39) Christen Miller, IDL, Georgia (6’3”, 305) Leverage-based interior defender with disruptive traits and scheme flexibility, projecting as a steady 3-tech/4i starter with ascending value. 40) Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn (6’6”, 290) Long, physical edge with inside-out versatility and power profile, projecting as a high-floor strong-side starter in multiple fronts. 41) Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina (6’0”, 190) Explosive press-man corner with high-end athletic traits, projecting as a developmental perimeter starter with near-elite upside. 42) A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU (6’0”, 222) Downhill, physical safety with strong instincts and box value, projecting as a robber or split-field defender in zone-heavy schemes. 43) Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M (6’2”, 250) Ascending edge rusher with burst and refined hand usage, projecting as a multiple-front starter with double-digit sack upside. 44) Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech (6’1”, 230) High-IQ, downhill linebacker with strong instincts and tackling consistency, projecting as a MIKE/WILL in zone-match defensive structures. 45) Keionte Scott, CB, Miami (6’0”, 194) Versatile, high-energy nickel defender with blitz and run-support value, projecting as a sub-package playmaker in pressure-heavy defenses. 46) Blake Miller, OT, Clemson (6’6”, 315) Experienced right tackle with movement skills and durability, projecting as a starting-caliber option in zone or spread-based offenses. 47) Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas (6’3”, 235) Explosive, downhill linebacker with range and blitzing ability, projecting as a high-upside three-down defender with continued coverage development. 48) Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State (6’0”, 190) Instinctive, competitive corner with strong route recognition and click-and-close ability, projecting as a reliable CB2 in zone and match-heavy systems. 49) Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State (6’2”, 200) Rangy single-high safety with elite range and ball tracking, projecting as a true post defender in Cover 1 and Cover 3 structures. 50) Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF (6’4”, 253) Explosive edge rusher with burst and bend, projecting as a high-upside pass-rush specialist with starter potential in attacking fronts. 51) Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona (6’2”, 195) Versatile nickel/safety hybrid with strong zone instincts and downhill trigger, projecting as a sub-package starter in multiple defensive systems. 52) Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri (6’2”, 237) Downhill MIKE with strong run instincts and physical pop, projecting as an interior tone-setter in early-down defensive roles. 53) C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia (6’1”, 235) High-IQ linebacker with elite processing and tackling efficiency, projecting as a Day 1 MIKE starter in structured defensive systems. 54) Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati (6’4”, 240) Explosive, size-driven linebacker with range and blitz value, projecting as a SAM or inside starter in aggressive fronts. 55) Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh (6’1”, 220) Coverage-capable hybrid defender with space athleticism, projecting as a WILL or big nickel in sub-package-heavy defenses. 56) Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame (5’11”, 210) Instinctive zone runner with elite vision and tempo control, projecting as a high-floor early-down starter in outside-zone systems. 57) Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee (6’5”, 200) Length-driven vertical threat with catch-radius advantage, projecting as an outside playmaker with red-zone value and developmental upside. 58) Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon (6’2”, 230) High-motor, coverage-oriented linebacker with fluid movement skills, projecting as a WILL and core special teams contributor early. 59) Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri (6’5”, 262) Power-based edge defender with strong edge-setting ability, projecting as a dependable strong-side starter in even or hybrid fronts. 60) Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas (6’0”, 190) Twitchy, competitive man-coverage defender with elite mirror ability, projecting as an early-impact starter in press-heavy schemes. 61) R. Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma (6’2”, 250) Speed-based edge rusher with burst and bend, projecting as a designated pass rusher with starter upside in odd fronts. 62) Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State (6’3”, 185) Fluid vertical receiver with developmental upside, projecting as a boundary target with growth potential tied to physical refinement. 63) Chris Bell, WR, Louisville (6’2”, 220) Power-built receiver with YAC ability and catch-point strength, projecting as a scheme-fit WR2 in play-action-heavy offenses. 64) Logan Jones, IOL, Iowa (6’3”, 293) Highly athletic center with elite movement skills and processing, projecting as a Day 1 starter in zone-based offensive systems. 65) Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State (6’2”, 235) Physical, downhill linebacker with strong play strength and run instincts, projecting as an early-down MIKE or SAM in power-based defensive fronts. 66) Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M (6’5”, 315) Technically sound, movement-capable interior lineman with strong balance and leverage, projecting as a long-term starter in zone or multiple schemes. 67) Skyler Bell, WR, Connecticut (5’11”, 185) Route-polished inside/outside receiver with tempo control and short-area burst, projecting as a reliable slot/Z target in timing-based offenses. 68) Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington (5’9”, 229) Compact, power-driven runner with elite contact balance and vision, projecting as a high-floor early-down starter in zone-based run schemes. 69) Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana (6’2”, 210) Physical possession receiver with strong body control and catch-point reliability, projecting as a boundary chain-mover with red-zone value. 70) Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State (6’5”, 272) Long, power-based defensive end with strong edge-setting ability, projecting as a rotational-to-starting presence in multiple fronts. 71) Connor Lew, IOL, Auburn (6’3”, 300) Athletic, high-IQ center with strong movement skills and processing, projecting as a zone-scheme starter pending full medical clearance. 72) LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama (6’5”, 283) Power-based, multi-front defensive lineman with strong edge-setting traits, projecting as a base starter with interior versatility. 73) Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia (5’11”, 175) Explosive slot weapon with elite acceleration and open-field ability, projecting as a dynamic motion-based playmaker with return value. 74) Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson (5’11”, 190) Tempo-driven slot receiver with advanced route manipulation and spatial awareness, projecting as a high-volume target in spacing-based systems. 75) Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois (6’3”, 275) Power-oriented edge defender with speed-to-power traits and inside counters, projecting as a rotational rusher with starter upside. 76) Emmanuel Pregnon, IOL, Oregon (6’5”, 318) Powerful, tone-setting interior lineman with strong anchor and grip strength, projecting as a plug-and-play starting guard in gap or multiple schemes. 77) Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama (6’1”, 204) Versatile, route-polished receiver with strong intermediate production, projecting as a reliable WR2/3 with alignment flexibility. 78) Genesis Smith, S, Arizona (6’2”, 202) Long, rangy safety with true centerfield range, projecting as a split-field or single-high defender in zone-heavy systems. 79) Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia (6’1”, 190) Press-man boundary corner with length and vertical speed, projecting as a scheme-dependent starter in man-heavy defenses. 80) Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke (5’11”, 180) Instinctive, zone-savvy defensive back with strong route anticipation, projecting as a nickel or boundary starter in match-zone schemes. 81) Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame (6’4”, 220) Physical boundary receiver with catch-point strength and frame control, projecting as a possession-based X with red-zone value. Mid-Level Starter Potential Tier Defined-role starters with developmental traits and long-term rotational value who project as reliable contributors within structured systems. 82) Gennings Dunker, IOL, Iowa (6’5”, 316) Power-based interior lineman with strong play strength and physicality, projecting as a guard starter in gap-heavy run schemes. 83) Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern (6’7”, 325) Technically polished lineman with strong hand usage and leverage, projecting as a swing tackle with guard flexibility and starting upside. 84) Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan (6’4”, 248) Twitchy hybrid defender with pass-rush upside and versatility, projecting as a SAM or pressure-package contributor in multiple fronts. 85) Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU (6’2”, 200) Aggressive, rhythm-based passer with anticipation and touch, projecting as a high-floor backup with spot-start value in timing-based offenses. 86) Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech (6’3”, 240) Bend-driven edge rusher with burst and flexibility, projecting as a rotational pass-rush specialist in wide-alignment fronts. 87) Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State (6’3”, 209) Size-speed receiver with vertical ability and developmental upside, projecting as a boundary target with growth potential in pro-style offenses. 88) Jalen Farmer, IOL, Kentucky (6’5”, 320) Power-based guard with strong anchor and displacement ability, projecting as a rotational starter in downhill, gap-oriented schemes. 89) Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M (6’0”, 235) Instinct-driven linebacker with elite tackling consistency, projecting as a MIKE/WILL in zone-heavy defensive structures. 90) Domonique Orange, IDL, Iowa State (6’4”, 325) Massive nose tackle with gap-control strength, projecting as an early-down interior anchor in odd or hybrid fronts. 91) Kamari Ramsey, S, USC (6’0”, 204) High-IQ defensive back with strong zone awareness and versatility, projecting as a sub-package safety in disguise-heavy systems. 92) Jake Slaughter, IOL, Florida (6’5”, 308) Technically refined center with strong pass-protection traits, projecting as a plug-and-play starter in zone-based offenses. 93) Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt (6’4”, 225) Movement-based receiving tight end with seam and YAC ability, projecting as a mismatch TE2 in spread or 12 personnel packages. 94) Austin Barber, OT, Florida (6’8”, 320) Physical, experienced lineman with strong anchor traits, projecting best as a guard in run-first, gap-based systems. 95) Chris McClellan, IDL, Missouri (6’4”, 323) Disruptive interior defender with power and quickness, projecting as a rotational contributor with three-down upside in multiple fronts. 96) Rayshaun Benny, IDL, Michigan (6’4”, 305) Leverage-driven interior lineman with steady play strength, projecting as a rotational 3-tech or shade nose in even fronts. 97) Bud Clark, S, TCU (6’2”, 185) Ball-hawking safety with range and instincts, projecting as a rotational coverage defender with turnover production upside. 98) Darrell Jackson Jr., IDL, Florida State (6’5”, 337) Massive two-gap anchor with length and power, projecting as a run-plugging nose tackle in odd or heavy defensive fronts. 99) Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami (6’2”, 200) Physical, downhill safety with strong tackling presence, projecting as a box or sub-package defender in aggressive schemes. 100) Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma (5’9”, 188) Quick-twitch slot weapon with separation and YAC ability, projecting as a rotational playmaker in spacing-based offenses.

Sonny Styles has developed into a legitimate top-10 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft — rare territory for an off-ball linebacker in today’s NFL value structure. At 6’5”, 244 pounds, the Ohio State linebacker brings a rare size-speed profile, hybrid versatility, and the kind of movement skills that modern NFL defenses covet. A former safety who transitioned to a full-time linebacker role, Styles offers alignment flexibility as an off-ball defender, an overhang piece, or a pressure weapon. Styles’ background is central to the evaluation. His early experience in the secondary shows up in space, where he moves with range and comfort uncommon for a linebacker with his frame. As he settled into Ohio State’s front, his game began to marry physicality with athleticism, allowing him to impact the run game, carry receivers, and disguise coverage responsibilities. That versatility has helped push him into the top tier of the 2026 linebacker class. The athletic profile is clear. Styles posted elite testing numbers, including a 4.46 40-yard dash, 1.56 10-yard split, 43.5-inch vertical, and 11’2” broad jump. Those tools reinforce what shows on tape: a modern hybrid linebacker with high-end range, closing burst, and immediate NFL starter upside if his diagnostic consistency and block deconstruction continue to improve. Film Summary Styles is at his best when he can play downhill, use his length, and operate in space. He flashes the movement skills to scrape over the top, match routes underneath, and close quickly as a tackler. His safety background still shows up in coverage, where he can widen, gain depth, and function comfortably in man or zone-match concepts. Against the run, Styles uses his frame and striking power to constrict gaps and take on blocks with force. He plays with good leverage when he trusts his read and attacks decisively. The tape shows a defender whose versatility can be weaponized, but also one who is still refining the instinctive, snap-to-snap consistency required to maximize his traits at linebacker. Ideal Scheme Fit Hybrid / Multiple Front Defense  — Styles fits best in a defense that values interchangeable second-level defenders and asks linebackers to cover, blitz, and play in space. He projects naturally as a hybrid off-ball linebacker or “joker” defender who can function in sub-packages, match tight ends, and play from multiple alignments. Key Strengths (Film-Based Traits) Hybrid Versatility:  Former safety with the size and movement skills to align in multiple roles and disguise defensive intentions. Size-Speed Profile:  Rare length, range, and explosiveness for the position; covers ground quickly and closes with force. Run-Fit Physicality:  Uses his frame, punch, and tackling ability to constrict rushing lanes and finish efficiently. Developmental Areas (Growth Opportunities) Coverage Technique:  Athletic enough for coverage roles, but still refining transitions, spacing, and route anticipation. Block Shedding:  Can improve consistency disengaging once linemen get into his frame. Gap Discipline:  Needs continued growth with reads, urgency, and assignment consistency from snap to snap. Unique Playstyle Comparison Isaiah Simmons’ hybrid athletic profile paired with Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah’s movement versatility and space value. NFL Draft Grade Near Elite  — A high-caliber hybrid linebacker with rare physical tools, coverage upside, and early-impact starter potential in modern multiple-front defenses.

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