← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Melvin Siani Texas HT: 6060 WT: 317 YR: SR POS: OT OVR RK 49 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL OT5 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Pass-set range Recovery footwork Hand usage / grip KEY CONCERNS Pad-level consistency Speed-to-power anchor Run-game displacement PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Melvin Siani is an athletic offensive tackle whose profile is built on pass-set range, lateral recovery, and advanced hand usage. He fits best at right tackle in an offense that values movement in the run game and gives him opportunities to use his feet and length in pass protection. The concern is whether his lower-body strength and pad level become consistent enough to withstand speed-to-power without surrendering pocket depth. His starting pathway depends on a firmer anchor and more dependable run-game displacement, while preserving the strike variation, grip strength, and recovery ability that make his pass-protection profile appealing. PLAYER COMPARISON: CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Jaylen McClain Ohio State HT: 6000 WT: 203 YR: JR POS: S OVR RK 47 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL S4 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Reliable tackling Coverage transitions Vertical-route range KEY CONCERNS Takeaway production TE man technique Full-field range PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Jaylen McClain is a controlled, versatile safety whose profile is built on tackling reliability, coverage movement, and the ability to stay connected to vertical routes. He fits best in a split-field defense that allows him to combine coverage responsibilities with downhill run support, while offering flexibility to rotate into the post. The concern is whether his ball skills produce more takeaways and his man technique holds up against larger tight ends. His starting pathway depends on converting sound positioning into more finished plays on the football while confirming that his recovery range supports expanded responsibilities across the deep field. PLAYER COMPARISON: CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board CJ Carr Notre Dame HT: 6030 WT: 210 YR: RSO POS: QB OVR RK 22 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL QB3 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Clean throwing operation Intermediate accuracy Anticipation and timing KEY CONCERNS Limited off-script creation Pressure Answers Tight-window velocity PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT CJ Carr is a poised pocket passer whose grade is built on timing, intermediate accuracy, clean mechanics, and efficient decision-making. He has functional athleticism to slide, climb, reset, and extend plays from the pocket, but he is not a true dual-threat creator. The concern is whether he can maintain timing and ball placement when pressure speeds up his process and forces him off his spot. PLAYER COMPARISON: Brock Purdy Carr fits the Brock Purdy archetype as a rhythm-based pocket passer who wins with timing, anticipation, accuracy, clean mechanics, and structured command. The comparison works from a role and scheme standpoint. His 2026 season will determine whether he settles into the high-end starter tier or pushes closer to a rare top-tier quarterback profile. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Justin Scott Miami HT: 6040 WT: 303 YR: JR POS: IDL OVR RK 27 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL IDL3 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS First-step explosiveness Power / length Pursuit effort KEY CONCERNS Hand usage / shedding Balance through contact Rush-track flexibility PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Justin Scott is a powerful interior defensive lineman whose profile is built on first-step explosiveness, length, and disruption from multiple alignments. He fits best as an attacking three-tech or multiple-front defender who can threaten gaps with his initial burst and use his frame to generate movement at the point of attack. The concern is whether his hand usage and balance improve enough to turn physical flashes into consistent block control and interior pressure. His starting pathway depends on more reliable shedding, better stability once engaged, and a pass-rush plan that compensates for his limited flexibility turning through the pocket. PLAYER COMPARISON: CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Drew Mestemaker Oklahoma State HT: 6030 WT: 210 YR: RSO POS: QB OVR RK 23 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL QB4 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Timing and rhythm passing Intermediate accuracy RPO processing / field vision KEY CONCERNS Low release point Adequate arm strength Pressure response PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Drew Mestemaker is one of the more interesting quarterback risers in the 2027 NFL Draft cycle after leading the country in passing at North Texas. His game is built around timing, RPO processing, intermediate accuracy, and the ability to keep the ball moving within a spread structure. The next test comes at Oklahoma State, where he has to prove the low release point, play strength, and boundary throws hold up against faster Power 4 defenses. If that part of the profile checks out in 2026, he has a real path to climb from productive developmental starter to legitimate Day 1 discussion. PLAYER COMPARISON: Case Keenum Mestemaker fits the Case Keenum developmental-path comparison because his profile is built more around timing, spacing, accuracy, RPO rhythm, and high-volume spread production than pure physical tools. He has better size and more vertical arm talent than Keenum, but he also carries more mechanical volatility, especially with his low release point and boundary accuracy. The comparison works if he continues to win as a distributor who attacks intermediate windows with anticipation, but his Oklahoma State tape will decide whether he separates from the system-quarterback label. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Greg Johnson Minnesota HT: 6060 WT: 325 YR: SR POS: IOL OVR RK 36 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL IOL2 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Run-game displacement Anchor strength Movement / finishing KEY CONCERNS Pad-level consistency Strike placement Lunging / balance PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Greg Johnson is a powerful interior offensive lineman whose profile is built on displacement, anchor strength, and competitive finishing. He fits best as a guard in a gap or inside-zone offense, with enough movement ability to climb off combinations, redirect in protection, and contribute on screens. The concern is whether his pad level and strike placement become consistent enough to keep his strength available throughout the rep. His starting pathway depends on playing with more control, limiting the lunging that compromises his balance, and maintaining inside leverage without losing the physical approach that gives his game its identity. PLAYER COMPARISON: CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Deuce Alexander Ole Miss HT: 6000 WT: 180 YR: JR POS: WR OVR RK 29 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL WR6 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Vertical speed Body control Catch concentration KEY CONCERNS Play strength vs. press Underneath route detail Contested-catch PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Deuce Alexander is a vertical receiver whose profile is built on downfield speed, body control, and the ability to finish catches outside his frame. He fits best as a Z receiver with slot flexibility in an offense that uses motion, stacked alignments, and movement releases to give him access to space. The concern is whether his functional strength and route detail allow him to create consistent separation when defenders challenge him early in the route. His role can expand beyond field-stretching duties if he develops more complete underneath and intermediate routes while proving he can finish through tighter coverage. PLAYER COMPARISON: CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Zabien Brown Alabama HT: 6000 WT: 194 YR: JR POS: CB OVR RK 37 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL CB5 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Press disruption Catch-point competitiveness Run support KEY CONCERNS Route recognition Break-point reactions Ball Skills PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Zabien Brown is a physical boundary corner whose profile is built on route disruption, competitive coverage, and willingness to contribute against the run. He fits best in a defense that mixes press-man and zone-match concepts, allowing him to challenge releases and use positioning to contest throws. The concern is whether his route recognition and reactions at the break become consistent enough to prevent receivers from creating separation before he can recover. His starting pathway depends on cleaner transitions through route changes and more reliable interception finishing, while maintaining the tackling effort and physical coverage approach that support his outside role. PLAYER COMPARISON: CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Arch Manning Texas HT: 6040 WT: 220 YR: SR POS: QB OVR RK 24 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL QB5 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS High-end arm talent Mobility and creativity Vertical passing upside KEY CONCERNS Accuracy consistency Progression speed Footwork discipline PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Arch Manning is a high-upside athletic pocket passer whose grade is driven by arm talent, size, pocket movement, and creation ability. He fits best in a spread, RPO, or play-action system that uses bootlegs, half-rolls, designed keepers, and scramble threats. The concern is whether his accuracy, footwork, and speed getting from the primary read to secondary answers become consistent enough to match the physical tools. PLAYER COMPARISON: Daniel Jones Manning’s current profile aligns with Daniel Jones as a tools-based quarterback with size, functional athleticism, enough arm strength to attack NFL areas, and the mobility to create added value on movement throws, scrambles, and designed-run concepts. The comparison fits because both profiles are built more on physical tools and developmental upside than polished pocket command. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Darian Mensah Miami HT: 6030 WT: 205 YR: JR POS: QB OVR RK 18 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL QB1 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Intermediate Accuracy Ball Placement Pocket Composure KEY CONCERNS Pressure Reset Speed Deep-Ball Consistency Play Strength / Frame PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Darian Mensah is a controlled pocket distributor whose grade is built on ball placement, intermediate accuracy, touch, and the ability to stay connected to the passing concept while moving inside the pocket. He fits a West Coast or pro-spread offense that uses play action, layered intermediate concepts, and defined progression reads to keep him in rhythm. Mensah has enough functional mobility to extend the passing phase without needing to operate as a true creation quarterback. The concern is whether his footwork, arm strength, and decision-making remain stable when pressure eliminates the first read and forces him to attack tighter outside windows. PLAYER COMPARISON: Brock Purdy Purdy is not a direct tools comparison, but the pathway makes sense if Mensah becomes a rhythm distributor who processes quickly, throws with timing, protects the football, and maximizes a West Coast or play-action structure. The difference is that Purdy is quicker operationally, more instinctive late in the down, and better at creating subtle off-schedule answers. Mensah would need a major jump in pressure response, pocket efficiency, and late-down poise to reach that outcome. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board A'Mauri Washington Oregon HT: 6030 WT: 330 YR: SR POS: IDL OVR RK 39 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL IDL4 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Run-game anchor Pocket compression Movement for size KEY CONCERNS Pass-rush ceiling Length /profile limitations Pass rush sequencing PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT A’Mauri Washington is a powerful interior defensive lineman whose grade is built on run defense, play strength, leverage, and pocket-compressing ability. He fits best as a one-tech anchor or multiple-front power defender who can control interior gaps while offering enough athleticism to stay involved on passing downs. The concern is whether his pass-rush profile develops beyond pressure flashes and pocket push into consistent interior disruption. His starting pathway is clear if the hand usage, counter plan, and finishing ability take another step in 2026. PLAYER COMPARISON: D.J. Reader Dense interior run defender with power, leverage, pocket-pushing ability, and enough movement skill to function beyond a basic space-eating nose. Washington is not yet as proven with hand efficiency or NFL-level block control, but the role profile is similar: interior anchor first, pocket compressor second. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.

← Back to NFL Draft Big Board Trey'Dez Green LSU HT: 6070 WT: 240 YR: JR POS: TE OVR RK 38 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL TE2 High-End Starter Potential KEY STRENGTHS Rare receiving frame Red-zone dominance Alignment Versatility KEY CONCERNS Blocking Technique Route Detail Frame/Play Strength PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Trey’Dez Green is a move/F tight end with rare size, catch radius, and vertical receiving value for the 2027 NFL Draft. He wins as a supersized mismatch weapon who can flex into the slot, attack the seam, dominate red-zone targets, and finish through contact with basketball-style body control. His grade is built on receiving traits that can create early NFL matchup value in spread, play-action, and 12-personnel passing structures. The concern is whether his blocking strength, in-line technique, and route detail improve enough for him to become a complete TE1 rather than a high-end receiving specialist. PLAYER COMPARISON: Mike Gesicki Green has a Mike Gesicki-style receiving profile because of the basketball background, vertical catch radius, red-zone usage, and ability to function as a supersized slot or move tight end. The Darnell Washington piece shows up more in the rare frame and size-adjusted athleticism, though Green is a more natural receiving separator while Washington entered the league with a much stronger blocking identity. Green’s ceiling is higher if the blocking develops because the receiving traits already give him a defined NFL mismatch role. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round. Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value. High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value. Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value. Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value. Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents. Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations. Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.