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2026 NFL draft rankings: Jordan Reid’s top 500 prospects

2026 NFL draft rankings: Jordan Reid’s top 500 prospects

The 2026 NFL draft is a little more than a week away, as the first round begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh. These final rankings are based on my own scouting (both in person and on film) and conversations I’ve had with NFL scouts and evaluators.

I have included scouting reports for the top 50 prospects, but my board goes 500 players deep. The full list is below. Each player gets a round grade here, and I have also included my rankings by position at the bottom.

Let’s get to it, starting with arguably the most explosive offensive player in the nation.

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Height: 6-0 | Weight: 212 | Grade: Round 1

Love is an explosive-play generator whose versatility and explosiveness provide an immediate boost to any offense. He rushed for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2025 and is a slippery runner who can twist and turn his frame to squeeze through tight creases. Love gets up to speed quickly, and his 39 runs of 10-plus yards last season were fourth most among FBS running backs. His smooth, effortless style is reminiscent of James Cook III, and Love can become a similar mismatch option for a creative playcaller.


Height: 6-0 | Weight: 206 | Grade: Round 1

Downs was a highly accomplished player for both Alabama and Ohio State. He has found the perfect role for his instincts and awareness in 2025, as first-year Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia used him as a “middle hole” player. Downs is a consistent tackler with great ball skills, and he is capable of mirroring and matching tight ends and receivers in the middle of the field. He reminds me a lot of Budda Baker, with an interchangeable skill set and off the charts smarts similar to the four-time All-Pro.


Height: 6-5 | Weight: 244 | Grade: Round 1

Styles started his college career as a safety but converted to linebacker without missing a beat. He missed only two tackles last season when defending the run, as his attacking style helps him effectively get ball carriers on the ground. Styles has excellent range and awareness, and he is timely in his decisions to charge downhill. Despite his DB background, Styles needs to continue to improve his feel in zone coverage. But after a legendary combine performance, he has established himself as one of the top players in the class.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 241 | Grade: Round 1

Reese is one of the biggest risers in this class regardless of position and was the best player on a loaded Buckeyes defense. He’s a hybrid defender who is used both as an off-ball linebacker and off the edge. Because of his explosiveness, I like Reese more as an off-ball linebacker that’s used interchangeably off of the edge in subpackages and special looks. I believe Reese, who had 6.5 sacks last season, has Pro Bowl potential early in his NFL career.


Height: 6-6 | Weight: 329 | Grade: Round 1

Mauigoa is a steady presence at right tackle and was the anchor of the Hurricanes’ offensive line. He’s a physical run blocker who uses his excellent body strength to plow open run lanes. Mauigoa is also good in pass protection, as his 1.1% pressure rate allowed is third lowest among FBS offensive tackles last season. He is capable of being a plug-and-play starter on the interior or at right tackle. You don’t have to squint to see Mauigoa’s projection, as he’s one of the cleanest evaluations in this class. He reminds me of Darnell Wright — another prospect who faced guard or tackle questions and has gone on to be a very reliable right tackle.


Height: 6-5 | Weight: 236 | Grade: Round 1

Before the season, scouts pegged Mendoza as a quarterback who could significantly rise up the board, and the Cal transfer did not disappoint. He fully blossomed in Curt Cignetti’s offense, with 3,535 passing yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2025 while completing 72% of his passes (fourth best in the FBS). Mendoza is a steady passer and has a good frame with sufficient arm strength. He’ll need upper-tier surrounding players in the NFL, but there’s a clear pathway for Mendoza to become a productive starter and he has a chance to develop into a top 10-12 starter in the NFL.


Height: 6-2 | Weight: 263 | Grade: Round 1

After an injury-riddled 2024 season, Bain recaptured his 2023 form as a disruptive defensive line presence. He can play any position ranging from 0- to 9-technique. Bain has heavy, quick, powerful hands that allow him to overwhelm blockers with strength and help him win with his arsenal of pass-rush moves. The debate about Bain centers on his historically short arm length (30⅞ inches), but his power and effort offset his lack of length. He finished with an FBS-best 70 edge pressures in 2025 and did an excellent job of refuting critics during the Hurricanes’ outstanding run to the national title game, with five sacks in four playoff games.


Height: 6-0 | Weight: 187 | Grade: Round 1

One could make a strong argument that Delane was the country’s most impactful defensive addition from the transfer portal. He was exceptional after coming over from Virginia Tech, intercepting two passes. Delane is a technically sound and savvy press-man corner with excellent quickness and backpedal speed. He has the hips and speed to turn and run with any receiver and is timely in getting his eyes back on the ball when out of phase.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 251 | Grade: Round 1

Bailey, who transferred to Texas Tech from Stanford, has a Rolodex of pass-rush moves to go along with an incredible burst out of the starting blocks. Bailey has consistently shown an ability to bend and trace the rim of the pocket to win, with his 14.5 sacks and 21.3% edge pressure rate both leading the FBS last season. With tenacious effort and a never-ending appetite for sacks, Bailey is a dynamic edge rusher who projects best as a 3-4 outside linebacker.


Height: 6-2 | Weight: 192 | Grade: Round 1

Tate is next up in Ohio State’s seemingly never-ending receiver pipeline, as he seamlessly took over Emeka Egbuka’s role as the Buckeyes’ No. 2 receiver in 2025. Tate is a polished route runner who’s capable of executing any branch on the route tree. He has a gliding run style that mixes overexaggerated moves and head fakes, and he is a natural-hands catcher with fantastic body control. Even though he wasn’t nearly as productive, Tate reminds me of DeVonta Smith coming out of Alabama as they both have slender but effective frames and a near identical skill set. With 51 catches on 69 targets last season — and only one drop — Tate should be an immediate impact player in the NFL.

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Height: 6-4 | Weight: 320 | Grade: Round 1

Ioane was a model of consistency, giving up only two pressures and zero sacks last season. He’s a well-put-together, broad-chested guard prospect with excellent power that helps him absorb and withstand contact from defenders. He jolts pass rushers back with his hands and has great initial power. Ioane needs to work on hand placement and being able to readjust if his initial hand position doesn’t win. Ioane is a scheme versatile interior blocker that’s capable of utilizing his power profile and strong lower half and projects as an immediate starter at either guard spot.


Height: 6-1 | Weight: 188 | Grade: Round 1/2

McCoy didn’t play last season after sustaining a torn ACL in January. Before the injury, McCoy wasn’t only the CB1 of the class; he was one of its top overall players. He had four interceptions in 2024, showing his ability to create turnovers and his easy change-of-direction skills. McCoy wowed scouts at Tennessee’s pro day, clocking a 4.38-second time in the 40-yard dash. McCoy is a smooth athlete who has squeaky clean technique in man coverage. He has the potential to be a franchise cornerstone if he returns to his pre-injury form.


Height: 5-11 | Weight: 192 | Grade: Round 1/2

Lemon’s physical traits and speed aren’t eye-popping, but he knows how to win against all types of coverage. He averaged the third-most receiving yards per game in the FBS last season (96.3) and excels in finding holes in zones. Lemon’s lack of size doesn’t inhibit him in traffic, as his 11 contested catches tied for 48th in the FBS and featured many highlight-reel grabs. He also returns punts and is adept at running after the catch, with his 21 forced missed tackles ranking 14th among FBS receivers last season. There’s debate on whether he’s primarily a slot receiver at the next level, but I believe he’s capable of playing from the perimeter, too.


Height: 6-7 | Weight: 315 | Grade: Round 1/2

Freeling’s profile has steadily risen. After being forced into action in 2024 because of injuries, he built on that experience during his first season as a starter in 2025. NFL teams have already raved about Freeling’s size in addition to being an agile and quick-footed blocker, which he showed when he ran a 4.93-second 40 at the combine. He needs to be more consistent with his range and base as a pass protector as well as his pad level as a run blocker. Because he’s a true left tackle prospect with a robust set of tools, Freeling could hear his name called earlier than anticipated. He’s not as polished as other tackles in this class, but his upside will vault him past many of them.


Height: 6-2 | Weight: 203 | Grade: Round 1/2

Tyson broke out in 2024 after transferring from Colorado and didn’t slow down in 2025. He finished with 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns last season after catching 75 passes for 1,101 yards and 10 TDs the year before. Even though he doesn’t have marquee top-end speed, Tyson is capable of winning despite that. He’s a creative route runner who can make catches outside his frame seem routine. Durability is a potential issue, as Tyson missed three games last season because of injury and has had nagging injuries throughout his career.


Height: 6-3 | Weight: 241 | Grade: Round 1/2

Sadiq immediately emerged as one of Dante Moore’s top options in his only season as a starter, catching 51 passes for 590 yards and eight touchdowns, which led FBS tight ends. Sadiq is a true F-type tight end who can put his hand in the dirt and flex out wide. He is a fluid athlete who can stretch defenses vertically in the seams, as shown by his tight end-record 40 at the combine (4.39 seconds). He is also a willing inline blocker who’s capable of straining and sustaining against defensive ends (he’s also solid as an open-field blocker). Sadiq does have concentration drops (six last season) and needs to be more consistent with securing the catch.

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Height: 6-0 | Weight: 201 | Grade: Round 1/2

After transferring from Purdue, Thieneman quickly turned into a leader for the Ducks’ defense. He’s a true three-level threat in the secondary who is capable of playing single-high on the roof of the defense while also possessing the range to roam as a center fielder. Thieneman’s instincts are his superpower, as he’s able to diagnose and attack as a run defender and in pass coverage. His biggest improvement in 2025 came as a tackler, as he was more consistent wrapping up and finishing. An excellent combine, highlighted by a 4.35-second 40, has boosted Thieneman safely into Round 1.


Height: 6-6 | Weight: 311 | Grade: Round 1/2

Fano is extremely light on his feet, as he has the lower-body quickness to mirror pass rushers. His physical hands help him play with urgency and aggression. Fano also excels in space and on the move. His body control and poise are seen in both run and pass blocking. But his lack of lower-body mass shows up when trying to anchor. Fano also had the shortest arm length (32⅛ inches) of all offensive tackles at the combine, which has caused multiple scouts to view him as an interior lineman. I would try Fano at tackle first before kicking him inside, but don’t be surprised if he plays all five spots at some point during his career.


Height: 6-0 | Weight: 193 | Grade: Round 1/2

Johnson is one of my favorite prospects this year regardless of position, and his tape last season was among the best of any corner in this class. He plays with patience and disciplined technique and rarely lets receivers dictate his coverage. His smooth technique guides him through routes, but he is also an excellent tackler and routinely blitzes from the boundary. Johnson had nine pass breakups and gave up only 11 completions last season, so it shouldn’t be a surprise if he’s the third cornerback off the board after Delane and McCoy.


Height: 6-6 | Weight: 276 | Grade: Round 1/2

Faulk is already an NFL-ready run defender and is also a long, strong edge rusher. His stack-and-shed ability on the first level stands out, as he uses his length well in disengaging from the first point of attack. His ability to play any alignment up front makes him a fit in multiple defensive schemes, with his 13.4% pressure rate off the edge ranking 43rd among FBS defenders. He’s a replica of Mykel Williams with the frame and length that NFL teams covet but still has major room for pass rush development, finishing with only two sacks last season after notching seven in 2024. Faulk is still only 21 years old, so there’s room for growth.


Height: 6-0 | Weight: 199 | Grade: Round 1/2

Cooper finished with 69 receptions for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, including an epic game winner at Penn State. A smooth route runner, Cooper stays on track and rarely allows defenders to knock him off his patterns. He’s most impressive winning in traffic, with an excellent ability to win in contested-catch situations and grab anything in his vicinity. He also can track and haul in passes outside his frame. There are questions about Cooper’s true top-end speed and his route tree, as Indiana’s offense contained a lot of RPOs and “see it and rip it” concepts.


Height: 6-0 | Weight: 193 | Grade: Round 1/2

Hood is a true press-man corner who excels when he’s able to get his hands inside the frame of receivers, which he uses to guide them through the early stages of route stems. Hood also has smooth hips, which help him transition and keep up in coverage. He was an all-state center fielder in high school, which shows in his ball-tracking skills — his 10 pass breakups were tied for 26th most in the FBS last season. Hood was my top-ranked player at the Senior Bowl, flashing his poised and smooth transition skills in coverage.


Height: 6-0 | Weight: 196 | Grade: Round 1/2

Concepcion became the go-to target for the Aggies after arriving from NC State; his nine receiving touchdowns were tied for 17th in the FBS. He also added two scores as a punt returner. He is a gearshift runner who can accelerate and decelerate instantly. He routinely separates against man coverage and generates explosive plays in bunches. Concepcion must become more consistent with his hands, as he had seven drops last season.


Height: 6-6 | Weight: 321 | Grade: Round 2

Iheanachor didn’t start playing football until 2021 but has developed rapidly. His success against Texas Tech’s edge-rushing duo of David Bailey and Romello Height was a big reason why the Sun Devils upset the Big 12 champions last season. Iheanachor has a canvas full of tools, which he showed during Senior Bowl practices. He has a quiet lower half and has improved his strike timing. Similar to a lot of his counterparts in this year’s tackle class, Iheanachor has significant upside, but it will take a patient developmental plan to cultivate the traits he has to become an eventual starter.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 201 | Grade: Round 2

This is one of my favorite overall prospects of the entire class, as McNeil-Warren is set to join recent draftees Quinyon Mitchell and Darius Alexander in the Toledo pipeline. McNeil-Warren is a rangy safety who emerged as a first-round candidate after an injury-shortened 2024. His 20% defensive completion percentage allowed was the best among all FBS defensive backs last season. He primarily played free safety for Toledo and gave up only three catches in his coverage last season. His tackling needs improvement, as he comes in too hot and must be more consistent in finishing, but he makes most of his impactful plays when utilized in an interchangeable role.


Height: 6-7 | Weight: 317 | Grade: Round 2

Miller started 54 games for Clemson and broke the program record for career snaps (3,778). He’s steady, experienced at both tackle spots and has strong hands to latch and control defenders at the point of attack. Miller is rarely out of position against twists and stunts from defensive fronts and able to sort and execute against those looks. He’s a dependable blocker with a ready-made skill set and should contribute early in his career at right tackle.


Height: 5-9 | Weight: 182 | Grade: Round 2

A pillar of Indiana’s national championship winning defense, Ponds embodied the heart and soul of the program’s historic turnaround. He seamlessly transitioned from James Madison to Indiana, intercepting five passes the past two seasons with the Hoosiers. Despite his slight frame, Ponds is a playmaker who punches well above his weight class. Similar to Amik Robertson, I believe Ponds can play on the outside and provide versatility as a nickel inside. Ponds continued to silence questions by running a 4.31-second 40-yard dash at Indiana’s pro day. I’m willing to bet on him as an extreme outlier despite his size.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 263 | Grade: Round 2

Thought of as one of the premier edge rushers in the class entering last season, Parker didn’t live up to expectations. He had only five sacks — three coming in the season finale against South Carolina — after racking up 11 as a sophomore in 2024. He flashes power and pop in his hands, but Parker has average bend at the top of his pass-rush attempts and is inconsistent in his ability to get clean wins around the edge. He’s capable of setting a violent edge in run defense and has the strength to extend and shed in-line blockers. I was low on Parker exiting the 2025 season, but he grew on me as the predraft process progressed. He has moved back toward fringe Round 1 status as a complementary second rusher.


Height: 5-11 | Weight: 186 | Grade: Round 2

The younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr., Avieon is a feisty playmaker. His nine pass breakups last season were tied for 45th most among FBS defensive backs, and his eight career forced fumbles are the most in Clemson history for a DB. Despite his size, Terrell has inside and outside flexibility. He is also an intense tackler in run support, but his size and traits have raised questions about whether he’s a nickel or outside corner at the next level. Terrell is a somewhat divisive prospect, as he battled a nagging hamstring injury that he reaggravated during his private workout for teams on March 30.


Height: 6-6 | Weight: 313 | Grade: Round 2

Lomu experienced a major leap in his second season as a starter. He has good initial quickness and flashes poise before striking and latching onto defenders in pass sets. His strength has improved, but he must continue to sustain and finish his blocks more consistently. His deficiencies show up as a run blocker. Lomu has proper hand placement but lacks knock-back strength and finishing ability. But his frame, youth (he just finished his redshirt sophomore season) and overall potential at left tackle are the most exciting parts of his prospect profile.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 260 | Grade: Round 2

An NFL-ready defender, Jacas is an edge prospect with jarring power who pursues endlessly. With 11 sacks last season, he is capable of rushing from a two-point stance but is equally as comfortable with his hand in the ground. His knockback strength is seen when defending the run, as he has the length and power to remain firm. Jacas’ bend is average, but his ability to consistently threaten the rim of the pocket helps him as a power rusher.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 212 | Grade: Round 2

Boston is a big, physical outside receiver who is outstanding at aggressively attacking and snagging passes, catching 62 for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He possesses excellent body control that belies his size, allowing him to come down with tough catches. Boston’s 13 contested catches were tied for 26th in the FBS, which highlights his strong hands and ability to play with control in chaos. Boston’s true vertical speed remains a question as he didn’t run at Washington’s pro day, but he projects best as a boundary X receiver who can consistently win outside.


Height: 6-3 | Weight: 259 | Grade: Round 2

Mesidor broke out in his second season with the Hurricanes, as the sixth-year senior thrived opposite Bain. Mesidor wins with maximum effort, as evidenced by his 12.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss last season. He’s an aggressive and heavy-handed edge prospect that was a tough ask for any offensive lineman to block. He’s on the older side (turned 25 on April 5), but all the sources I talked to said Mesidor’s age isn’t a major factor in his evaluation.

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Height: 6-7 | Weight: 352 | Grade: Round 2

Arguably the most polarizing prospect of the 2026 class, Proctor is a supersized offensive tackle with overwhelming strength that helps him pave run lanes. Pass protection is a different story, as he has stretches of promising play mixed with moments of sluggish footwork and passive technique. He had a rough opener against Florida State (seven allowed pressures and a sack), but didn’t allow any in the following nine games while yielding only eight pressures.

Those inconsistencies crept back up during the final weeks of the season, which has created varying opinions on his outlook on the next level. Weight fluctuation has been a constant issue, but he weighed in at 352 pounds at the combine. He’s frequently compared to Mekhi Becton by scouts, and some will give him a chance at tackle before deciding to transition Proctor to guard, which is where some teams actually have him on their draft boards.


Height: 6-3 | Weight: 298 | Grade: Round 2

Woods entered 2025 as my top-ranked player, and even though Clemson didn’t have the season it envisioned, he still showed flashes. Woods is an explosive penetrator who causes frequent disruption at the first level in defending the run and rushing the passer. The flashes are enticing, but long stretches of inconsistency were a big reason why he finished with only two sacks last season after notching three as a sophomore in 2024. Some scouts blame it on the fluctuation of his playing weight and moving him around too frequently. That inconsistency, along with an underwhelming pro day, has caused Woods’ stock to drop, with his range anywhere from the late teens into early Day 2.


Height: 6-3 | Weight: 253 | Grade: Round 2

After waiting his turn behind Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton, Howell flourished in his first season starting at Texas A&M, with his 11.5 sacks ranking seventh among FBS defensive linemen. He’s an energetically charged menace off the edge who has a good combination of bend and power. His arms were measured at 30¼ inches at the combine, and there will be teams who aren’t comfortable drafting him high because of that. Scouts also brought up his struggles against NFL-caliber tackles when playing Texas and Miami. But Howell’s production and play intensity can’t be ignored as he simply knows how to rush the passer.


Height: 6-2 | Weight: 326 | Grade: Round 2

The Buckeyes’ defense was loaded, and McDonald didn’t get enough credit for its success. He’s a heavy presence up the middle, with high levels of lower-body strength. That allows him to easily anchor in interior gaps and eat up blockers. McDonald’s 7.8% run stop rate topped all FBS defensive linemen, but he doesn’t just clog gaps. He’s capable of creating negative plays in the backfield with quick wins, as evidenced by his 9.5 tackles for loss last season.


Height: 6-1 | Weight: 231 | Grade: Round 2

A former quarterback at Virginia, Rodriguez transferred, transitioned to linebacker and never looked back. He was the heartbeat of the Red Raiders’ defense over the past two seasons. Rodriguez finished with 128 tackles last season and plays the game with a GPS-like mind to find ball locations, as evidenced by his seven forced fumbles and four interceptions last season.


Height: 6-0 | Weight: 189 | Grade: Round 2

Cisse was the most consistent South Carolina defender last season as a versatile cover man who can operate in the slot or on the perimeter. He’s a good-sized and long-limbed corner with the movement skills and hips to remain and recover in coverage. Cisse’s 39.4% completion percentage allowed on throws into his coverage ranked inside the top 50 in the FBS. He is also an enthusiastic tackler that isn’t shy with coming up and making plays on ball carriers. A true man-to-man corner, Cisse excels when he can challenge wideouts at the line of scrimmage.


Height: 6-5 | Weight: 315 | Grade: Round 2

A polished and poised interior blocker, Bisontis has been the anchor of the Aggies’ offensive line the past three seasons, only allowing one sack over the last two. He’s a good athlete who is comfortable playing in space when asked to pull and get outside of his normal gaps. His hands and feet are well-synchronized, which makes him a fit in multiple offensive schemes. Bisontis needs to be more consistent against counter moves to prevent aggressive pass rushers from getting inside his frame, but he can be physical on gap-scheme runs and serve as a multiple-level blocker in zone schemes.


Height: 6-6 | Weight: 262 | Grade: Round 2

Young is a long-limbed edge rusher who has developed into a dependable defender. He’s effective with a strong bull rush and quick double-hand swipes, but he needs to add more moves to his repertoire. He needs to get better at run defense, as he tends to get pinned inside by in-line tight ends. But Young’s length and potential are qualities that NFL coaches want to work with. Young is a prospect with strong Day 2 grades because of his promising set of tools and above-average explosiveness.


Height: 6-1 | Weight: 206 | Grade: Round 2

The ultimate utility receiver, Bernard was a do-it-all player last season, finishing with 64 receptions for 862 yards and seven touchdowns. Bernard has a bunch of B-level traits, but he has one of the more well-rounded toolboxes of any skill position player in this year’s class. Bernard has reliable hands while also being a nuanced route runner, giving him the potential to be an early contributor.


43. CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 230 | Grade: Round 2

Allen continued to ascend in his second season as a starter in the middle of Kirby Smart’s defense. He’s a quick-reacting second-level defender with excellent range and closing speed. He can decipher run plays, fight through blocks and attack downhill. Allen runs through ball carriers on contact and is a wrap-up-and-finish tackler. He has improved his feel in zone coverage, especially when scanning routes, but needs to be more consistent there.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 253 | Grade: Round 2

Lawrence is an explosive and loose mover off the edge who finished with seven sacks last season. He showcases above-average acceleration from the snap and high-end closing speed on tape. He has excellent length and already understands how to mix and match his full arsenal of moves. Lawrence must be more consistent in implementing secondary pass-rush plans when his initial moves are matched and has had trouble using his length and anchoring when setting the edge in run defense. There are many league scouts who have early second-round grades on Lawrence. Though he could sneak into Day 1, I see him as more of an early Day 2 prospect.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 314 | Grade: Round 2

Pregnon blossomed after transferring to Oregon from USC before last season. He’s a rock-solid, physical interior blocker who can win in a phone booth by creating victories in tight quarters with his strength. Along with that power, Pregnon shows comfort playing with high levels of play violence. His limitations are seen when asked to move outside his normal domains, which exposes his body stiffness. He’s an ideal fit for teams that specialize in gap-scheme principles.


Height: 6-6 | Weight: 327 | Grade: Round 2

After a breakout 2024, Banks entered last season regarded as one of the country’s top interior defenders, but foot surgery in September limited him to only two games. Despite the injury, Banks is a potential-laden defensive tackle who shows quick hands and disruptive ability. He reminded many evaluators why he was once viewed as one of the top interior prospects in this year’s class at the Senior Bowl, consistently showing his ability to win quickly against interior blockers. Banks underwent foot surgery for an injury that he suffered the day before the combine. He is expected to make a full recovery and return to full football participation in June.


Height: 6-2 | Weight: 237 | Grade: Round 2

The son of 11-year NFL veteran Jeremiah Trotter, Josiah Trotter was one of the best second-level defenders in the SEC last season. He is an excellent run defender who can close spaces in a hurry while showing a knowledge of when to be patient and the ability to time his run fits downhill. He arrives at the ball with violent intentions and knows how to properly diagnose run schemes. Trotter turns 21 on Wednesday, and that youth comes out with lapses in pass coverage, as he must improve his spatial awareness and reading of passing concepts in his zones.


Height: 6-4 | Weight: 316 | Grade: Round 2

Rutledge doesn’t take long to catch your attention. He’s a true tone-setter who plays every play as if it’s the last of his football career. Attempting to humiliate the opposition whenever he gets the opportunity, Rutledge is an old-school, no-nonsense interior blocker. He’s a scheme-versatile road grader who has experimented at center, including at the Senior Bowl. Rutledge sometimes has lapses of playing out of control, which leads to sloppy technique. He’ll need to work on maintaining his balance and body control while running his feet on contact.


Height: 6-5 | Weight: 239 | Grade: Round 2

Golday spent only two seasons at the FBS level, as he started his career at FCS Central Arkansas, but that didn’t stop him from emerging as the key to Cincinnati’s defense. He rotates through all three linebacker spots and is a fast-paced mover with excellent lateral pursuit. He uses his length to take on and shed blockers in run defense while adding value as a pass rusher off the edge. Though Golday’s pass coverage continues to improve, he must be better at keeping his head on a swivel in zone coverage. I like Golday best as a Sam linebacker who can be moved around and even used off the edge in subpackages or late-down situations.


Height: 6-1 | Weight: 211 | Grade: Round 2

It feels like Simpson had multiple seasons in one in 2025. After a poor Week 1 against Florida State, Simpson was scorching hot in September and October before cooling off down the stretch, culminating in a 38-3 Rose Bowl loss to Indiana in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. The stats (3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, five interceptions, 64.5% completion percentage) looked good, as Simpson has good arm strength and accuracy. But he doesn’t have great size and needs to improve his ball security in the pocket (six lost fumbles last season). His limited starting experience (15 starts, all in 2025) isn’t ideal, either.

I see Simpson as a Day 2 prospect. He doesn’t have the traits or ceiling to uplift a team and shouldn’t be placed in a situation where he’s expected to be a Day 1 savior.

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More Round 2 prospects

51. A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
52. Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
53. Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
54. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
55. R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
56. Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
57. Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
58. Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
59. Keionte Scott, CB, Miami (Fla.)
60. Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
61. Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan
62. Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky
63. Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
64. Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona
65. Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
66. Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
67. Logan Jones, C, Iowa
68. Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
69. Connor Lew, C, Auburn

Round 3 prospects

70. Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
71. Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
72. Kyle Louis, S, Pittsburgh
73. Jaishawn Barham, Edge, Michigan
74. Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
75. Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
76. Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
77. Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa
78. Joshua Josephs, Edge, Tennessee
79. Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
80. Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
81. Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
82. Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
83. Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
84. Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
85. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Edge, Penn State
86. Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
87. Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
88. Keyron Crawford, Edge, Auburn
89. Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
90. Jake Slaughter, C, Florida
91. Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
92. Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
93. De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
94. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
95. Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
96. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
97. Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
98. Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
99. Bud Clark, S, TCU
100. Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
101. Trey Zuhn III, C, Texas A&M
102. Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
103. Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
104. Justin Joly, TE, NC State
105. Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
106. Markel Bell, OT, Miami (Fla.)
107. Jeremiah Wright, G, Auburn
108. Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech
109. Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
110. Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
111. Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State
112. Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M
113. Travis Burke, OT, Memphis
114. Carson Beck, QB, Miami (Fla.)
115. Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
116. Brian Parker II, C, Duke
117. Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
118. Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
119. Febechi Nwaiwu, G, Oklahoma
120. Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
121. Mason Reiger, Edge, Wisconsin

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Garrett Nussmeier’s NFL draft profile

Check out some of the top highlights from LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier.

Round 4 prospects

122. Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
123. Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky
124. Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
125. Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
126. Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
127. Austin Barber, OT, Florida
128. Billy Schrauth, G, Notre Dame
129. Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State
130. Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
131. Malik Benson, WR, Oregon
132. Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State
133. Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
134. VJ Payne, S, Kansas State
135. Matt Gulbin, C, Michigan State
136. Hezekiah Masses, CB, California
137. Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
138. Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami (Fla.)
139. Kage Casey, G, Boise State
140. Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
141. Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
142. Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
143. Jack Endries, TE, Texas
144. Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
145. Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
146. DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
147. Keagen Trost, G, Missouri
148. Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M
149. George Gumbs Jr., Edge, Florida
150. Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana
151. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
152. Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
153. Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
154. Devin Moore, CB, Florida
155. Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon
156. Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
157. LT Overton, Edge, Alabama
158. Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon
159. Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
160. Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
161. Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina
162. Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan
163. Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah
164. Max Llewellyn, Edge, Iowa
165. Micah Morris, G, Georgia
166. Avery Smith, CB, Toledo
167. Anez Cooper, G, Miami (Fla.)
168. Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo
169. Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M
170. Nadame Tucker, Edge, Western Michigan
171. J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois
172. Ar’maj Reed-Adams, G, Texas A&M
173. Jaden Dugger, LB, Louisiana

Round 5 prospects

174. Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati
175. Caden Curry, Edge, Ohio State
176. Enrique Cruz Jr., G, Kansas
177. Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana
178. Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama
179. Devon Marshall, CB, NC State
180. Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama
181. J’Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia
182. Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss
183. Ahmari Harvey, CB, Georgia Tech
184. Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech
185. Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
186. Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan
187. Pat Coogan, C, Indiana
188. Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
189. Riley Nowakowski, TE, Indiana
190. Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech
191. Colbie Young, WR, Georgia
192. Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri
193. Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
194. Latrell McCutchin Sr., CB, Houston
195. Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
196. Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
197. Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama
198. Anthony Lucas, Edge, USC
199. Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky
200. Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
201. Nolan Rucci, OT, Penn State
202. Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
203. CJ Daniels, WR, Miami (Fla.)
204. Trey Moore, Edge, Texas
205. Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati
206. Carver Willis, G, Washington
207. Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa
208. Logan Taylor, G, Boston College
209. DJ Campbell, G, Texas
210. Alan Herron, OT, Maryland
211. Barion Brown, WR, LSU
212. Eli Heidenreich, RB, Navy
213. Dae’Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss
214. Jager Burton, C, Kentucky
215. Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech
216. Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
217. Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech
218. Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
219. Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
220. Caden Barnett, C, Wyoming
221. Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M
222. TJ Hall, CB, Iowa
223. Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina
224. Aaron Graves, Edge, Iowa
225. Andre Fuller, CB, Toledo
226. Alex Harkey, G, Oregon
227. Collin Wright, CB, Stanford
228. Fernando Carmona, G, Arkansas
229. Vinny Anthony II, WR, Wisconsin
230. Mikail Kamara, Edge, Indiana
231. Evan Beerntsen, G, Northwestern
232. Kendal Daniels, LB, Oklahoma
233. Ceyair Wright, CB, Nebraska
234. Bryson Eason, DT, Tennessee
235. David Gusta, DT, Kentucky
236. Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas
237. Cian Slone, Edge, NC State
238. Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
239. Chris Hilton Jr., WR, LSU
240. Aaron Hall, DT, Duke
241. Luke Altmyer, QB, Illinois

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Texas comes away with a huge INT late in the 4th quarter

Michael Taaffe picks off Marcel Reed late in the fourth quarter for the Longhorns.

Round 6 prospects

242. Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest
243. Roman Hemby, RB, Indiana
244. DeShon Singleton, S, Nebraska
245. Lance Mason, TE, Wisconsin
246. Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU
247. James Brockermeyer, C, Miami (Fla.)
248. Wesley Williams, Edge, Duke
249. Gary Smith III, DT, UCLA
250. Jack Pyburn, Edge, LSU
251. Harrison Wallace III, WR, Ole Miss
252. Chip Trayanum, RB, Toledo
253. Xavian Sorey Jr., LB, Arkansas
254. Robert Spears-Jennings, S, Oklahoma
255. J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida
256. Caullin Lacy, WR, Louisville
257. Garrett DiGiorgio, G, UCLA
258. Landon Robinson, DT, Navy
259. Lorenzo Styles Jr., S, Ohio State
260. Davon Booth, RB, Mississippi State
261. Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia
262. John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming
263. Deven Eastern, DT, Minnesota
264. Toriano Pride Jr., CB, Missouri
265. Jam Miller, RB, Alabama
266. Trey Smack, K, Florida
267. Seydou Traore, TE, Mississippi State
268. Jordan van den Berg, DT, Georgia Tech
269. Daniel Sobkowicz, WR, Illinois State
270. Jaydn Ott, RB, Oklahoma
271. Miles Kitselman, TE, Tennessee
272. West Weeks, LB, LSU
273. Cameron Ball, DT, Arkansas
274. Lake McRee, TE, USC
275. Eric Gentry, LB, USC
276. Robert Henry Jr., RB, UTSA
277. Jaren Kanak, TE, Oklahoma
278. Cole Brevard, DT, Texas
279. Owen Heinecke, LB, Oklahoma
280. Dillon Wade, G, Auburn
281. Logan Fano, LB, Utah
282. Brandon Cleveland, DT, NC State
283. Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
284. Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
285. Max Bredeson, TE, Michigan
286. Rene Konga, DT, Louisville
287. Tyreak Sapp, Edge, Florida
288. Nick Dawkins, C, Penn State
289. Jackson Kuwatch, LB, Miami (Ohio)
290. Dalton Johnson, S, Arizona
291. Connor Tollison, C, Missouri
292. Tyren Montgomery, WR, John Carroll
293. Tristan Leigh, OT, Clemson
294. Lander Barton, LB, Utah
295. Lewis Bond, WR, Boston College
296. Ryan Eckley, P, Michigan State
297. Quintayvious Hutchins, Edge, Boston College
298. Louis Moore, S, Indiana
299. Wade Woodaz, LB, Clemson
300. Chase Roberts, WR, BYU
301. Caleb Offord, CB, Kennesaw State
302. Jeffrey M’ba, DT, SMU
303. Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU
304. Scooby Williams, LB, Texas A&M
305. Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
306. Bobby Jamison-Travis, DT, Auburn
307. Marcus Allen, CB, North Carolina
308. Jack Walsh, C, Wyoming
309. Jalen Walthall, WR, Incarnate Word
310. Dominic Zvada, K, Michigan
311. DeVonta Smith, CB, Notre Dame
312. Delby Lemieux, C, Dartmouth
313. Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU
314. Wesley Bissainthe, LB, Miami (Fla.)

Round 7 prospects

315. Jaeden Roberts, G, Alabama
316. Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU
317. Skyler Thomas, S, Oregon State
318. Damonic Williams, DT, Oklahoma
319. Namdi Obiazor, LB, TCU
320. Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas
321. Rahsul Faison, RB, South Carolina
322. RJ Maryland, TE, SMU
323. Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame
324. Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor
325. Nyjalik Kelly, Edge, UCF
326. David Blay Jr., DT, Miami (Fla.)
327. Brett Thorson, P, Georgia
328. Miles Scott, S, Illinois
329. Romello Brinson, WR, SMU
330. Erick Hunter, LB, Morgan State
331. Dane Key, WR, Nebraska
332. Micah Pettus, OT, Florida State
333. Vincent Anthony Jr., Edge, Duke
334. Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon
335. Jack Strand, QB, Minnesota St. Moorhead
336. Josh Thompson, G, LSU
337. Tyre West, DT, Tennessee
338. Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU
339. DJ Rogers, TE, TCU
340. Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss
341. Jayden Williams, OT, Ole Miss
342. Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech
343. Karon Prunty, CB, Wake Forest
344. CJ Donaldson, RB, Ohio State
345. Jeadyn Lukus, S, Clemson
346. Fred Davis II, CB, Northwestern
347. James Thompson Jr., DT, Illinois
348. Joe Fagnano, QB, UConn
349. Ernest Hausmann, LB, Michigan
350. Austin Brown, S, Wisconsin
351. Desmond Reid, RB, Pittsburgh
352. Haynes King, QB, Georgia Tech
353. Michael Wortham, WR, Montana
354. Marvin Jones Jr., Edge, Oklahoma
355. Tommy Doman, P, Florida
356. Karson Sharar, LB, Iowa
357. Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt
358. Drew Stevens, K, Iowa
359. Aidan Hubbard, Edge, Northwestern
360. Ahmaad Moses, S, SMU
361. Patrick Payton, Edge, LSU
362. Mark Gronowski, QB, Iowa
363. Dean Connors, RB, Houston
364. Malcom DeWalt IV, CB, Akron
365. Jack Stonehouse, P, Syracuse
366. Jalen Stroman, S, Notre Dame
367. Tyler Duzansky, LS, Penn State

Undrafted free agent prospects

368. Uar Bernard, DT, Nigeria/IPP
369. Maximus Pulley, S, Wofford
370. Jackson Carsello, C, Northwestern
371. A.J. Pena, Edge, Rhode Island
372. Beau Gardner, LS, Georgia
373. Eric McAlister, WR, TCU
374. Emmanuel Henderson Jr., WR, Kansas
375. Riley Mahlman, OT, Wisconsin
376. Stephen Daley, DT, Indiana
377. Shad Banks Jr., LB, UTSA
378. Mitchell Melton, Edge, Virginia
379. Dan Villari, TE, Syracuse
380. Devonte Ross, WR, Penn State
381. Luke Petitbon, C, Florida State
382. Brent Austin, CB, California
383. Jordan White, C, Vanderbilt
384. Derek Robertson, QB, Monmouth
385. Donavon Greene, WR, Virginia Tech
386. Khalil Dinkins, TE, Penn State
387. Alex Wollschlaeger, OT, Kentucky
388. Bryce Foster, C, Kansas
389. Joshua Weru, Edge, Kenya/IPP
390. James Neal III, OT, Iowa State
391. Bryan Thomas Jr., Edge, South Carolina
392. Bauer Sharp, TE, LSU
393. Keyshawn James-Newby, Edge, New Mexico
394. Gavin Ortega, C, Weber State
395. Kobe Prentice, WR, Baylor
396. Hayden Large, TE, Iowa
397. Khordae Sydnor, Edge, Vanderbilt
398. Ryan Mosesso, C, UMass
399. Kapena Gushiken, S, Ole Miss
400. Isaiah Jatta, OT, BYU
401. Jack Velling, TE, Michigan State
402. Athan Kaliakmanis, QB, Rutgers
403. Joshua Braun, G, Kentucky
404. Michael Heldman, Edge, Central Michigan
405. Rohan Jones, TE, Arkansas
406. TJ Burke, DT, Lehigh
407. Jackie Marshall, DT, Baylor
408. Liam Brown, G, Montana
409. Kejon Owens, RB, Florida International
410. Langston Jones, G, Lehigh
411. Josh Gesky, G, Illinois
412. Truman Werremeyer, FB, North Dakota State
413. Will Pauling, WR, Notre Dame
414. Henry Lutovsky, G, Nebraska
415. Tanoa Togiai, G, Utah
416. Jayden Loving, DT, Wake Forest
417. Eni Falayi, TE, Wake Forest
418. Anterio Thompson, DT, Washington
419. Donaven McCulley, WR, Michigan
420. Maverick McIvor, QB, Western Kentucky
421. Joey Aguilar, QB, Tennessee
422. Ethan Onianwa, G, Ohio State
423. Chris Adams, G, Memphis
424. Barika Kpeenu, RB, North Dakota State
425. Max Tomczak, WR, Youngstown State
426. Sam Hagen, G, South Dakota State
427. Star Thomas, RB, Tennessee
428. Tyreek Chappell, CB, Texas A&M
429. Jamal Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech
430. Christian Jones, OT, San Diego State
431. Nikhai Hill-Green, LB, Alabama
432. Zach Durfee, Edge, Washingtion
433. Jordon Simmons, RB, Georgia State
434. Kobe Baynes, G, Kentucky
435. Tomas Rimac, G, Virginia Tech
436. Dariel Djabome, LB, Rutgers
437. DT Sheffield, WR, Rutgers
438. Jacob Thomas, S, James Madison
439. Will Ferrin, K, BYU
440. Jalen McMurray, CB, Tennessee
441. Cash Jones, RB, Georgia
442. Miller Moss, QB, Louisville
443. Nick DeGennaro, WR, James Madison
444. Kentrel Bullock, RB, South Alabama
445. Dasan McCullough, Edge, Nebraska
446. E.J. Williams Jr., WR, Indiana
447. Declan Williams, LB, Incarnate Ward
448. Jeff Yurk, P, Elon
449. Joe Cooper, G, Slippery Rock
450. Al-Jay Henderson, RB, Buffalo
451. Malik Rutherford, WR, Georgia Tech
452. Khalil Jacobs, LB, Missouri
453. Coleman Bennett, RB, Kennesaw State
454. TJ Guy, Edge, Michigan
455. Larry Worth III, S, Arkansas
456. Walker Parks, G, Clemson
457. Garrison Grimes, LS, BYU
458. Anthony Hankerson, RB, Oregon State
459. Wydett Williams Jr., S, Ole Miss
460. Anthony Smith, WR, East Carolina
461. Kyle Dixon, WR, Culver-Stockton
462. Ethan Burke, Edge, Texas
463. Kolbey Taylor, CB, Vanderbilt
464. Behren Morton, QB, Texas Tech
465. Terion Stewart, RB, Virginia Tech
466. Trebor Pena, WR, Penn State
467. DQ Smith, S, South Carolina
468. Jack Dingle, LB, Cincinnati
469. Omari Evans, WR, Washington
470. Michael Coats Jr., CB, West Virginia
471. Malik McClain, WR, Arizona State
472. Myles Rowser, S, Arizona State
473. Mory Bamba, CB, BYU
474. Kansei Matsuzawa, K, Hawaii
475. Hank Beatty, WR, Illinois
476. Jaren Kump, C, Utah
477. Ayden Garnes, CB, Arizona
478. Devan Boykin, S, Indiana
479. Mante Morrow, WR, Upper Iowa
480. Temi Ajirotutu, G, Villanova
481. Jarod Washington, WR, South Carolina State
482. Evan Svoboda, TE, Wyoming
483. Jaden Nixon, RB, UCF
484. Jordan Crook, LB, Arizona State
485. Cole Maynard, P, Western Kentucky
486. Devin Mockobee, RB, Purdue
487. Quincy Ivory, Edge, Jackson State
488. Al’zillion Hamilton, CB, Fresno State
489. Luke Basso, LS, Oregon
490. Kevon King, RB, Norfolk State
491. Jordan Smith, WR, South Carolina State
492. Devin Voisin, WR, South Alabama
493. Jalen Jones, CB, William & Mary
494. Kyron Drones, QB, Virginia Tech
495. Clay Patterson, DT, Stanford
496. Bruno Onwuazor, OT, Virginia State
497. Kolbe Katsis, WR, Northern Arizona
498. Malik Spencer, S, Michigan State
499. Caden Fordham, LB, NC State
500. Shiyazh Pete, OT, Kentucky

Rankings at every position

Note: I listed my top 15 for the major positions except edge rusher, wide receiver and cornerback, where I went 25 players deep.

Quarterbacks

1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
2. Ty Simpson, Alabama
3. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
4. Carson Beck, Miami
5. Cole Payton, North Dakota State
6. Drew Allar, Penn State
7. Taylen Green, Arkansas
8. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
9. Luke Altmyer, Illinois
10. Jalon Daniels, Kansas
11. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
12. Jack Strand, Minnesota St. Moorhead
13. Joe Fagnano, UConn
14. Haynes King, Georgia Tech
15. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Running backs

1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
3. Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas
4. Jonah Coleman, Washington
5. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
6. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
7. Adam Randall, Clemson
8. Kaytron Allen, Penn State
9. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
10. Kaelon Black, Indiana
11. J’Mari Taylor, Virginia
12. Seth McGowan, Kentucky
13. Eli Heidenreich, Navy
14. Roman Hemby, Indiana
15. Chip Trayanum, Toledo

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Jonah Coleman crosses goal line for 6-yard rushing touchdown

Jonah Coleman crosses goal line for 6-yard rushing touchdown

Fullbacks/H-backs

1. Max Bredeson, Michigan
2. Truman Werremeyer, North Dakota State

Wide receivers

1. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
2. Makai Lemon, USC
3. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
4. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
5. KC Concepcion, Texas A&M
6. Denzel Boston, Washington
7. Germie Bernard, Alabama
8. Antonio Williams, Clemson
9. Chris Bell, Louisville
10. Skyler Bell, UConn
11. Ted Hurst, Georgia State
12. Ja’Kobi Lane, USC
13. Zachariah Branch, Georgia
14. Bryce Lance, North Dakota State
15. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
16. De’Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss
17. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
18. Deion Burks, Oklahoma
19, Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State
20. Elijah Sarratt, Indiana
21. Kendrick Law, Kentucky
22. Malik Benson, Oregon
23. Josh Cameron, Baylor
24. Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati
25. Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech

Tight ends

1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
3. Oscar Delp, Georgia
4. Max Klare, Ohio State
5. Sam Roush, Stanford
6. Justin Joly, NC State
7. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
8. Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
9. Jack Endries, Texas
10. Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
11. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
12. Dallen Bentley, Utah
13. Marlin Klein, Michigan
14. Riley Nowakowski, Indiana
15. Josh Cuevas, Alabama

Offensive tackles

1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)
2. Monroe Freeling, Georgia
3. Spencer Fano, Utah
4. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
5. Blake Miller, Clemson
6. Caleb Lomu, Utah
7. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
8. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
9. Markel Bell, Miami
10. Travis Burke, Memphis
11. Jude Bowry, Boston College
12. Austin Barber, Florida
13. Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M
14. J.C. Davis, Illinois
15. Diego Pounds, Ole Miss

Guards

1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
2. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
3. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
4. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech
5. Jalen Farmer, Kentucky
6. Gennings Dunker, Iowa
7. Jeremiah Wright, Auburn
8. Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma
9. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
10. Kage Casey, Boise State
11. Keagen Trost, Missouri
12. Micah Morris, Georgia
13. Anez Cooper, Miami (Fla.)
14. Ar’maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
15. Enrique Cruz Jr., Kansas

Centers

1. Logan Jones, Iowa
2. Connor Lew, Auburn
3. Sam Hecht, Kansas State
4. Jake Slaughter, Florida
5. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
6. Brian Parker II, Duke
7. Matt Gulbin, Michigan State
8. Pat Coogan, Indiana
9. Jager Burton, Kentucky
10. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
11. Caden Barnett, Wyoming
12. James Brockermeyer, Miami (Fla.)
13. Nick Dawkins, Penn State
14. Connor Tollison, Missouri
15. Jack Walsh, Wyoming

Edge rushers

1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (Fla.)
2. David Bailey, Texas Tech
3. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
4. T.J. Parker, Clemson
5. Gabe Jacas, Illinois
6. Akheem Mesidor, Miami (Fla.)
7. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
8. Zion Young, Missouri
9. Malachi Lawrence, UCF
10. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
11. Derrick Moore, Michigan
12. Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
13. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
14. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
15. Keyron Crawford, Auburn
16. Romello Height, Texas Tech
17. Mason Reiger, Wisconsin
18. George Gumbs Jr., Florida
19. LT Overton, Alabama
20. Max Llewellyn, Iowa
21. Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan
22. Caden Curry, Ohio State
23. Anthony Lucas, USC
24. Trey Moore, Texas
25. Aaron Graves, Iowa

Defensive tackles

1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
3. Caleb Banks, Florida
4. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
5. Christen Miller, Georgia
6. Gracen Halton, Oklahoma
7. Kaleb Proctor, SE Louisiana
8. Domonique Orange, Iowa State
9. Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
10. Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M
11. Zane Durant, Penn State
12. Chris McClellan, Missouri
13. Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
14. DeMonte Capehart, Clemson
15. Nick Barrett, South Carolina

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Kayden McDonald’s NFL draft profile

Check out some of the top highlights from Ohio State’s Kayden McDonald.

Linebackers

1. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
2. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
3. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
4. CJ Allen, Georgia
5. Josiah Trotter, Missouri
6. Jake Golday, Cincinnati
7. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
8. Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State
9. Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU
10. Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
11. Aiden Fisher, Indiana
12. Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
13. Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
14. Red Murdock, Buffalo
15. Jaden Dugger, Louisiana

Cornerbacks

1. Mansoor Delane, LSU
2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
3. Chris Johnson, San Diego State
4. Colton Hood, Tennessee
5. D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana
6. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
7. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
8. Keionte Scott, Miami (Fla.)
9. Keith Abney II, Arizona State
10. Daylen Everette, Georgia
11. Malik Muhammad, Texas
12. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
13. Chandler Rivers, Duke
14. Will Lee III, Texas A&M
15. Julian Neal, Arkansas
16. Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin
17. Hezekiah Masses, California
18. Tacario Davis, Washington
19. Devin Moore, Florida
20. Jadon Canady, Oregon
21. Ephesians Prysock, Washington
22. Avery Smith, Toledo
23. Devon Marshall, NC State
24. Ahmari Harvey, Georgia Tech
25. Latrell McCutchin Sr., Houston

Safeties

1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
3. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
4. A.J. Haulcy, LSU
5. Treydan Stukes, Arizona
6. Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
7. Kamari Ramsey, USC
8. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State
9. Genesis Smith, Arizona
10. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina
11. Bud Clark, TCU
12. VJ Payne, Kansas State
13. Jakobe Thomas, Miami (Fla.)
14. Michael Taaffe, Texas
15. Jalen Huskey, Maryland

Kickers

1. Trey Smack, Florida
2. Dominic Zvada, Michigan
3. Drew Stevens, Iowa
4. Will Ferrin, BYU
5. Kansei Matsuzawa, Hawaii

Punters

1. Ryan Eckley, Michigan State
2. Brett Thorson, Georgia
3. Tommy Doman, Florida
4. Jack Stonehouse, Syracuse
5. Jeff Yurk, Elon
6. Cole Maynard, Western Kentucky

Long-snappers

1. Tyler Duzansky, Penn State
2. Beau Gardner, Georgia
3. Garrison Grimes, BYU
4. Luke Basso, Oregon

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