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Top 100 prospects

NFL Draft 2026 rankings: Dane Brugler breaks down the top 100 prospects across all positions

  1. 1
    Arvell Reese EDGE 1 Ohio State

    A versatile defender who has the physical traits to become a dominant pass rusher.

    Photo of Arvell Reese Ohio State
  2. 2
    Jeremiyah Love RB 1 Notre Dame

    One of the draft’s top athletes: explosive, with a remarkable blend of balance and burst.

    Photo of Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame
  3. 3
    Fernando Mendoza QB 1 Indiana

    The clear QB1: intuition, throwing accuracy and confidence are superpowers.

    Photo of Fernando Mendoza Indiana
  4. 4
    Sonny Styles LB 1 Ohio State

    Freaky athlete on track to be an impact linebacker.

    Photo of Sonny Styles Ohio State
  5. 5
    Caleb Downs S 1 Ohio State

    An elite tackler who did not allow a touchdown for two years; a surefire NFL starter.

    Photo of Caleb Downs Ohio State
  6. 6
    Mansoor Delane CB 1 LSU

    An alpha competitor who projects as a starter despite his average size.

    Photo of Mansoor Delane LSU
  7. 7
    David Bailey EDGE 2 Texas Tech

    Likely to be a versatile NFL starter: quick-twitch, disruptive, powerful and explosive.

    Photo of David Bailey Texas Tech
  8. 8
    Spencer Fano OT 1 Utah

    When Utah needed a yard, it ran behind No. 55; he projects as an immediate starter.

    Photo of Spencer Fano Utah
  9. 9
    Rueben Bain Jr. EDGE 3 Miami

    Not a prototypical edge, but his power and play style will still disrupt NFL backfields.

    Photo of Rueben Bain Jr. Miami
  10. 10
    Carnell Tate WR 1 Ohio State

    A day-one NFL starter and potential Pro Bowler.

    Photo of Carnell Tate Ohio State
  11. 11
    Francis Mauigoa OT 2 Miami

    A durable blocker whose best NFL role may be as a guard rather than right tackle.

    Photo of Francis Mauigoa Miami
  12. 12
    Olaivavega Ioane G 1 Penn State

    A thick, nasty mauler on track to be a long-term NFL starter.

    Photo of Olaivavega Ioane Penn State
  13. 13
    Makai Lemon WR 2 USC

    Hints of Amon-Ra St. Brown. Not wildly athletic, but a likely starter at slot or Z.

    Photo of Makai Lemon USC
  14. 14
    Jermod McCoy CB 2 Tennessee

    Missed 2025 with a torn ACL, but looked like an NFL starter pre-injury.

    Photo of Jermod McCoy Tennessee
  15. 15
    Keldric Faulk EDGE 4 Auburn

    Has more “almost” plays than impact plays on tape, but a player worth betting on.

    Photo of Keldric Faulk Auburn
  16. 16
    Kenyon Sadiq TE 1 Oregon

    A freaky athlete who can both outrun and outmuscle NFL defenders.

    Photo of Kenyon Sadiq Oregon
  17. 17
    Monroe Freeling OT 3 Georgia

    A young, ascending prospect with real work to do, but the future looks bright.

    Photo of Monroe Freeling Georgia
  18. 18
    Dillon Thieneman S 2 Oregon

    A durable, versatile safety who could start in almost any coach’s defensive scheme.

    Photo of Dillon Thieneman Oregon
  19. 19
    Kadyn Proctor OT 4 Alabama

    Boasts an exciting foundation, but needs his discipline and technique to catch up.

    Photo of Kadyn Proctor Alabama
  20. 20
    Jordyn Tyson WR 3 Arizona State

    An elite ball-catcher who evokes Stefon Diggs, and a likely NFL starter.

    Photo of Jordyn Tyson Arizona State
  21. 21
    KC Concepcion WR 4 Texas A&M

    Needs work at the edges, but has the versatility and talent to be a starting slot receiver.

    Photo of KC Concepcion Texas A&M
  22. 22
    Omar Cooper Jr. WR 5 Indiana

    An inside-outside weapon with run-after-catch ability.

    Photo of Omar Cooper Jr. Indiana
  23. 23
    Emmanuel McNeil-Warren S 3 Toledo S 3 Toledo

    A rangy, wiry safety with impressive speed who may see NFL reps as a rookie.

    Photo of Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Toledo
  24. 24
    Chris Johnson CB 3 San Diego State

    Hyperaware with instinctive eyes; should compete for a starting role on day one.

    Photo of Chris Johnson San Diego State
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  26. 25
    Caleb Lomu OT 5 Utah

    Needs more strength, technique and grit, but NFL teams are intrigued with his upside.

    Photo of Caleb Lomu Utah
  27. 26
    Denzel Boston WR 6 Washington

    Makes up for lack of top-end speed with strong hands and large catch radius.

    Photo of Denzel Boston Washington
  28. 27
    Avieon Terrell CB 4 Clemson

    Undersized, but NFL teams would be wise to bet on his quickness and skill set.

    Photo of Avieon Terrell Clemson
  29. 28
    Akheem Mesidor EDGE 5 Miami

    A disruptive force and likely three-down starter, despite age and injury concerns.

    Photo of Akheem Mesidor Miami
  30. 29
    Blake Miller OT 6 Clemson

    Has the physical traits, football IQ and toughness that NFL teams will bet on every time.

    Photo of Blake Miller Clemson
  31. 30
    Colton Hood CB 5 Tennessee

    A balanced, scrappy athlete who can attach himself to receivers; likely an early starter.

    Photo of Colton Hood Tennessee
  32. 31
    T.J. Parker EDGE 6 Clemson

    Still learning some moves, but offers playmaking potential against both run and pass.

    Photo of T.J. Parker Clemson
  33. 32
    Kayden McDonald DT 1 Ohio State

    A dominant run defender who will be immediately useful on early downs — if not more.

    Photo of Kayden McDonald Ohio State
  34. 33
    Max Iheanachor OT 7 Arizona State

    Fluid athlete for his size, but may need a year of development before being NFL-ready.

    Photo of Max Iheanachor Arizona State
  35. 34
    Chase Bisontis G 2 Texas A&M

    A versatile, strong-as-an-ox blocker with upside in any NFL scheme.

    Photo of Chase Bisontis Texas A&M
  36. 35
    Peter Woods DT 2 Clemson

    An explosive tackle who must improve his consistency at the next level.

    Photo of Peter Woods Clemson
  37. 36
    Malachi Lawrence EDGE 7 UCF

    A bit older than teams may like, but a skillful pass rusher and tough against the run.

    Photo of Malachi Lawrence UCF
  38. 37
    Zion Young EDGE 8 Missouri

    Won’t scare too many NFL tackles, but sets a firm edge and may find a starting role.

    Photo of Zion Young Missouri
  39. 38
    D’Angelo Ponds CB 6 Indiana

    May be too small for some teams, but compensates with top-tier speed and toughness.

    Photo of D’Angelo Ponds Indiana
  40. 39
    Cashius Howell EDGE 9 Texas A&M

    Lacks consistency, but has the twitch, speed and demeanor required for success.

    Photo of Cashius Howell Texas A&M
  41. 40
    Jacob Rodriguez LB 2 Texas Tech

    Texas Tech’s “quarterback of the defense” should compete for a starting role right away.

    Photo of Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech
  42. 41
    Germie Bernard WR 7 Alabama

    Just a good football player, with a well-rounded, pro-ready skill set.

    Photo of Germie Bernard Alabama
  43. 42
    Ty Simpson QB 2 Alabama

    A Daniel Jones with fewer physical traits; mid-level starter at best, backup at worst.

    Photo of Ty Simpson Alabama
  44. 43
    Christen Miller DT 3 Georgia

    A rock-solid run defender who should excel on early downs.

    Photo of Christen Miller Georgia
  45. 44
    R Mason Thomas EDGE 10 Oklahoma

    Undersized, but plays fast; should be able to find a meaningful NFL role.

    Photo of R Mason Thomas Oklahoma
  46. 45
    Brandon Cisse CB 7 South Carolina

    Unrefined but promising; late to anticipate routes, but has NFL speed.

    Photo of Brandon Cisse South Carolina
  47. 46
    CJ Allen LB 3 Georgia

    Coachable, high-IQ defender who’s often a step ahead of his teammates; a likely starter.

    Photo of CJ Allen Georgia
  48. 47
    Chris Bell WR 8 Louisville

    A rare NFL combination: big, strong and explosive. Should start when he’s healthy.

    Photo of Chris Bell Louisville
  49. 48
    Jake Golday LB 4 Cincinnati

    Still unrefined, but his size, speed and ascending skill set are all encouraging.

    Photo of Jake Golday Cincinnati
  50. 49
    Gabe Jacas EDGE 11 Illinois

    A quick, aggressive pass rusher whose power and technique should translate well in the NFL.

    Photo of Gabe Jacas Illinois
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  52. 50
    Anthony Hill Jr. LB 5 Texas

    A long, rangy athlete who needs to improve his anticipation and instincts.

    Photo of Anthony Hill Jr. Texas
  53. 51
    Jadarian Price RB 2 Notre Dame

    A starting-caliber talent with work to do in pass-catching and ball security.

    Photo of Jadarian Price Notre Dame
  54. 52
    Caleb Banks DT 4 Florida

    A towering athlete with power and twitch; his injury history may give some teams pause.

    Photo of Caleb Banks Florida
  55. 53
    Keionte Scott S 4 Miami

    Plays like a linebacker in a cornerback’s body; may give the right team meaningful snaps.

    Photo of Keionte Scott Miami
  56. 54
    Keyron Crawford EDGE 12 Auburn

    Lacks ideal size, length and power, but has the skill set to contribute right away.

    Photo of Keyron Crawford Auburn
  57. 55
    Lee Hunter DT 5 Texas Tech

    Strong and instinctive as a run defender, but limited on passing downs.

    Photo of Lee Hunter Texas Tech
  58. 56
    Treydan Stukes CB 8 Arizona

    An instinctive athlete with confidence and versatility; will fit best in a nickel defense.

    Photo of Treydan Stukes Arizona
  59. 57
    Emmanuel Pregnon G 3 Oregon

    Checks the boxes NFL teams look for, and a great fit for a gap scheme.

    Photo of Emmanuel Pregnon Oregon
  60. 58
    Malachi Fields WR 9 Notre Dame

    Shades of Michael Pittman, but must work on expanding his route tree.

    Photo of Malachi Fields Notre Dame
  61. 59
    Antonio Williams WR 10 Clemson

    A controlled, fluid athlete who projects best in the slot.

    Photo of Antonio Williams Clemson
  62. 60
    Dani Dennis-Sutton EDGE 13 Penn State

    A commanding presence with the size, strength and quickness to be a force on the edge.

    Photo of Dani Dennis-Sutton Penn State
  63. 61
    Keith Abney II CB 9 Arizona State

    Has the tools and temperament to be an NFL starter, despite being undersized.

    Photo of Keith Abney II Arizona State
  64. 62
    Keylan Rutledge G 4 Georgia Tech

    A solid blocker who will fight for early playing time — if his medicals are clean.

    Photo of Keylan Rutledge Georgia Tech
  65. 63
    Eli Stowers TE 2 Vanderbilt

    A mismatch-creating, explosive pass-catcher who must show he can block at the NFL level.

    Photo of Eli Stowers Vanderbilt
  66. 64
    Domonique Orange DT 6 Iowa State

    An ineffective pass rusher, but powerful and immovable when he wants to be.

    Photo of Domonique Orange Iowa State
  67. 65
    Caleb Tiernan OT 8 Northwestern

    A refined pass blocker whose run-game consistency needs work; may be best at guard.

    Photo of Caleb Tiernan Northwestern
  68. 66
    Max Klare TE 3 Ohio State

    Has the skill set NFL teams are looking for, though blocking will never be a strength.

    Photo of Max Klare Ohio State
  69. 67
    De’Zhaun Stribling WR 11 Ole Miss

    Not the most well-rounded route runner, but big-bodied with great hands and a pro mindset.

    Photo of De’Zhaun Stribling Ole Miss
  70. 68
    Davison Igbinosun CB 10 Ohio State

    Has the size and speed NFL coaches covet, but needs to cut down on penalties.

    Photo of Davison Igbinosun Ohio State
  71. 69
    Elijah Sarratt WR 12 Indiana

    An underrated athlete who plays with urgency and toughness; has the tools to be a starter.

    Photo of Elijah Sarratt Indiana
  72. 70
    A.J. Haulcy S 5 LSU

    Has some wild tendencies, but is coachable and skilled enough for an NFL bet.

    Photo of A.J. Haulcy LSU
  73. 71
    Gennings Dunker G 5 Iowa

    An old-school power lineman — a Paul Bunyan of the O-line. Belongs on an NFL field.

    Photo of Gennings Dunker Iowa
  74. 72
    Ted Hurst WR 13 Georgia State

    Will face a steep learning curve, but boasts exciting upside as a downfield threat.

    Photo of Ted Hurst Georgia State
  75. 73
    Josiah Trotter LB 6 Missouri

    Lacks some awareness in pass coverage, but run instincts are among the best in class.

    Photo of Josiah Trotter Missouri
  76. 74
    Tyler Onyedim DT 7 Texas A&M

    Adequately athletic without a true distinguishing trait — or a fatal flaw.

    Photo of Tyler Onyedim Texas A&M
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  78. 75
    Kyle Louis LB 7 Pittsburgh

    Not a traditional linebacker, but has a chance to shine given the right vision.

    Photo of Kyle Louis Pittsburgh
  79. 76
    Zachariah Branch WR 14 Georgia

    A speedy catch-and-run receiver who can do more than he was asked to — but how much more?

    Photo of Zachariah Branch Georgia
  80. 77
    Derrick Moore EDGE 14 Michigan

    An unselfish, well-rounded player with a feel for what he’s doing; boasts a high floor.

    Photo of Derrick Moore Michigan
  81. 78
    Zakee Wheatley S 6 Penn State

    An alert, fluid athlete with starting potential in a zone scheme.

    Photo of Zakee Wheatley Penn State
  82. 79
    Travis Burke OT 9 Memphis

    A towering prospect with a nasty disposition who is worth drafting in the middle rounds.

    Photo of Travis Burke Memphis
  83. 80
    Romello Height EDGE 15 Texas Tech

    Smaller than most successful Edges — but keeping him blocked is easier said than done.

    Photo of Romello Height Texas Tech
  84. 81
    Garrett Nussmeier QB 3 LSU

    An aggressive competitor whose throws can win games — and lose them, too.

    Photo of Garrett Nussmeier LSU
  85. 82
    Brenen Thompson WR 15 Mississippi State

    An electric athlete with score-from-anywhere speed; may be a No. 3 for the right team.

    Photo of Brenen Thompson Mississippi State
  86. 83
    Keyshaun Elliott LB 8 Arizona State

    Has the instincts and football character that NFL teams look for, but must improve in coverage.

    Photo of Keyshaun Elliott Arizona State
  87. 84
    Bud Clark S 7 TCU

    Brings range and ball skills to the defensive backfield, with starting potential at safety.

    Photo of Bud Clark TCU
  88. 85
    Mike Washington Jr. RB 3 Arkansas

    A good-sized, punishing athlete who will need to improve on third down.

    Photo of Mike Washington Jr. Arkansas
  89. 86
    Oscar Delp TE 4 Georgia

    An underwhelming college resume, but highlights are NFL-quality.

    Photo of Oscar Delp Georgia
  90. 87
    Malik Muhammad CB 11 Texas

    A tall, skinny athlete who can be outmuscled at times, but quick, with good instincts.

    Photo of Malik Muhammad Texas
  91. 88
    Jalon Kilgore S 8 South Carolina

    A high-risk, high-reward bet with outstanding athletic traits.

    Photo of Jalon Kilgore South Carolina
  92. 89
    Jake Slaughter C 1 Florida

    No single overwhelming trait, but shows promising control, strength and processing.

    Photo of Jake Slaughter Florida
  93. 90
    Bryce Lance WR 16 North Dakota State

    A “Freaks List” alum who requires some polish; projects as a rookie backup.

    Photo of Bryce Lance North Dakota State
  94. 91
    Chandler Rivers CB 12 Duke

    Undersized, but spirited. Some teams may pass because of size, but a long career awaits.

    Photo of Chandler Rivers Duke
  95. 92
    Sam Hecht C 2 Kansas State

    A wide-bodied blocker who still has a walk-on work ethic; should push for starting reps.

    Photo of Sam Hecht Kansas State
  96. 93
    Justin Joly TE 5 NC State

    Built in the mold of Jonnu Smith, but needs to refine his route running.

    Photo of Justin Joly NC State
  97. 94
    Jalen Farmer G 6 Kentucky

    An athletic boulder who projects as a starter in the right scheme.

    Photo of Jalen Farmer Kentucky
  98. 95
    Logan Jones C 3 Iowa

    A blocker with vise-grip hands and strong technique — but undersized.

    Photo of Logan Jones Iowa
  99. 96
    Chris Brazzell II WR 17 Tennessee

    An immediate deep threat who moves well for someone his height, but a long way to go.

    Photo of Chris Brazzell II Tennessee
  100. 97
    Markel Bell OT 10 Miami

    A towering, top-heavy blocker with an engulfing wingspan; has NFL starts in his future.

    Photo of Markel Bell Miami
  101. 98
    Daylen Everette CB 13 Georgia

    Not an immediate starter, but has the traits NFL teams are looking for.

    Photo of Daylen Everette Georgia
  102. 99
    Deion Burks WR 18 Oklahoma

    A compact, speedy receiver whose ceiling may be higher than his college tape suggests.

    Photo of Deion Burks Oklahoma
  103. 100
    Jaishawn Barham EDGE 16 Michigan

    May bloom with the right coaching, but lacks the size to be an every-down edge.

    Photo of Jaishawn Barham Michigan