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2026 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings

Top 50 prospects ranked with grades and analysis • Updated 2026-03-17

50 prospects
Rank Player Pos College Ht Wt Class Round Grade
1
Fernando Mendoza Consensus #1 overall pick. Threw 41 TDs and 6 INTs in 2025, completing 72% of his passes. Prototypical size with elite accuracy and pocket presence.
QB Indiana 6-4 218 Junior Rd 1 A+
2
Jeremiyah Love Considered the most dynamic football player in the class. 4.36 speed with elite open-field elusiveness. A generational talent at the position.
RB Notre Dame 5-11 205 Junior Rd 1 A+
3
Arvell Reese Elite linebacker with rare combination of size, speed, and instincts. Dominant in coverage and as a run stopper coming out of Ohio State's loaded defense.
LB Ohio State 6-3 236 Junior Rd 1 A
4
David Bailey Led the FBS with 14.5 sacks and a 20.2% pressure rate in 2025. Relentless motor with elite first-step quickness and a developed pass-rush arsenal.
EDGE Texas Tech 6-4 252 Senior Rd 1 A
5
Sonny Styles Versatile linebacker with the athleticism to play multiple positions. Excels in zone coverage and as a blitzer, giving defensive coordinators endless flexibility.
LB Ohio State 6-4 232 Junior Rd 1 A
6
Rueben Bain Jr. Powerful and explosive edge rusher with the strength to set the edge and the athleticism to convert speed to power. Miami's best pass rusher in recent memory.
EDGE Miami 6-3 258 Junior Rd 1 A
7
Makai Lemon The top wide receiver in the class with elite separation ability and ball skills. Outstanding route runner who creates space against any coverage scheme.
WR USC 6-2 198 Junior Rd 1 A
8
Mansoor Delane Long, physical cornerback who thrives in press coverage. Elite length and ball skills make him the best cornerback in a deep class.
CB LSU 6-2 192 Junior Rd 1 A-
9
Carnell Tate Big, contested-catch receiver with excellent body control and route precision. A matchup nightmare who can win at all three levels of the field.
WR Ohio State 6-3 194 Junior Rd 1 A-
10
Caleb Downs Instinctive safety with elite range and physicality. Can play both deep safety and in the box, and is one of the most complete defensive backs in the class.
S Ohio State 6-0 198 Junior Rd 1 A-
11
Olaivavega Ioane Dominant interior lineman with outstanding leverage and hand technique. One of the most technically refined offensive guards in recent draft classes.
OG Penn State 6-4 328 Senior Rd 1 B+
12
Spencer Fano Athletic tackle with excellent footwork and pass protection instincts. Projects as a franchise left tackle at the next level with three-year starter experience at Utah.
OT Utah 6-6 312 Junior Rd 1 B+
13
Francis Mauigoa Powerful tackle who dominated in the ACC. Exceptional run blocker with the athleticism to handle speed rushers on the outside.
OT Miami 6-5 318 Junior Rd 1 B+
14
Jermod McCoy Smooth, fluid cornerback who is equally effective in man and zone. Outstanding ball production and competitive toughness in all phases of coverage.
CB Tennessee 6-0 188 Senior Rd 1 B+
15
Jordyn Tyson Big, physical wide receiver with elite red zone ability and yards-after-catch. His size and contested-catch skill make him a perfect fit as a No. 1 receiver.
WR Arizona State 6-2 206 Junior Rd 1 B+
16
Colton Hood Technically sound corner who plays with outstanding awareness. Excellent in off-coverage schemes with the quickness to stay with slot receivers.
CB Tennessee 6-1 191 Senior Rd 1 B+
17
Cashius Howell High-ceiling pass rusher with elite length and explosive athleticism. Still developing his full arsenal of moves but has the upside of a perennial Pro Bowler.
EDGE Texas A&M 6-4 255 Junior Rd 1 B+
18
Akheem Mesidor Explosive interior or edge rusher with relentless effort and a motor that never stops. Versatile enough to line up in multiple spots along the defensive front.
EDGE Miami 6-3 268 Senior Rd 1 B+
19
Nick Emmanwori Size-speed safety who makes an immediate impact as a run defender and deep center fielder. His rare physical profile gives defensive coordinators enormous flexibility.
S South Carolina 6-3 218 Junior Rd 1 B+
20
Denzel Boston Large-framed receiver who is difficult to press and physical after the catch. Outstanding contested catch percentage makes him a mismatch in the red zone.
WR Washington 6-3 210 Senior Rd 1 B+
21
Monroe Freeling Towering tackle with rare length and upside. Needs to refine his technique but the physical tools are undeniable. Could start Day 1 on the right side.
OT Georgia 6-7 308 Junior Rd 1 B
22
Kadyn Proctor Elite measurables with the footwork and athleticism to match. Developed in Alabama's elite offensive line program with three years of starting experience.
OT Alabama 6-7 316 Junior Rd 1 B
23
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Ball-hawking safety who dominated at the MAC level and proved his talent at the Senior Bowl. Outstanding instincts and play speed translate to any scheme.
S Toledo 6-1 202 Senior Rd 1 B
24
Caleb Lomu Physical tackle who punishes defenders in the run game. Has the power and nastiness coaches love in a starting right tackle at the NFL level.
OT Utah 6-6 320 Senior Rd 1 B
25
CJ Allen Sound, instinctive linebacker from Georgia's elite program. Physical against the run with growing ability in coverage and as a blitzer.
LB Georgia 6-1 228 Junior Rd 1 B
26
T.J. Parker Long, explosive edge rusher from Clemson's decorated program. Shows flashes of elite pass-rush ability with a high ceiling as he continues to develop.
EDGE Clemson 6-4 248 Junior Rd 1 B
27
Avieon Terrell Smooth, instinctive corner who thrives at the catch point. Has the pedigree of a Clemson defensive back and the athleticism to match up with any receiver.
CB Clemson 6-0 186 Junior Rd 1 B
28
Jaxson Dart Dynamic dual-threat quarterback who excels as both a passer and scrambler. Led Ole Miss to a strong 2025 season with big-game poise and arm talent.
QB Ole Miss 6-2 222 Senior Rd 1 B
29
Mykel Williams Power rusher who can play end in a 4-3 or outside linebacker in a 3-4. His run-stuffing ability and relentless motor give him immediate value on any roster.
EDGE Georgia 6-4 265 Junior Rd 1 B
30
Will Johnson Long, physical corner who uses his size to dominate at the line of scrimmage. Outstanding in press man coverage with the athleticism to run with any receiver.
CB Michigan 6-2 202 Junior Rd 1 B
31
Damon Payne Jr. Stout interior defender who is nearly immovable against the run. Disrupts the pocket with quick-twitch penetration and has the strength to occupy double teams.
DT Alabama 6-3 308 Senior Rd 2 B-
32
Zion Young High-production pass rusher who showed out in the SEC. Combines speed and power effectively and has the versatility to play inside or outside.
EDGE Missouri 6-3 248 Senior Rd 2 B-
33
Keldric Faulk Relentless edge rusher with a strong motor and the athleticism to win with multiple pass-rush moves. A senior who maximized his time in the SEC.
EDGE Auburn 6-4 252 Senior Rd 2 B-
34
Shemar Stewart Imposing physical specimen with rare length and athleticism. Still refining his technique but the raw tools to develop into a starter are clearly there.
EDGE Texas A&M 6-5 264 Junior Rd 2 B-
35
Brendan Sorsby Productive mid-major quarterback with a quick release and strong decision-making. His processing speed and accuracy have scouts intrigued as a developmental option.
QB Ohio 6-3 215 Senior Rd 2 B-
36
Jaylen Reed Instinctive, physical safety who excels in run support. Has the versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary and contributes on special teams.
S Penn State 5-11 205 Senior Rd 2 B-
37
Jaylen Harrell Consistent performer in Michigan's elite defense with a high motor and strong technique. Projects as a quality starter in a 4-3 base defense.
EDGE Michigan 6-3 248 Senior Rd 2 B-
38
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Freaky size-speed combination that no corner can truly match physically. Needs to develop his route running but the big-play ability is undeniable.
WR Tennessee 6-5 198 Senior Rd 2 C+
39
Elijah Roberts Productive pass rusher who flourished in the ACC after transferring to SMU. Has the pass-rush tools to contribute immediately as a rotational rusher.
EDGE SMU 6-4 248 Senior Rd 2 C+
40
Adonai Mitchell Big-bodied receiver with impressive athleticism and a large catch radius. Excels in contested situations and has the speed to take the top off a defense.
WR Texas 6-2 194 Senior Rd 2 C+
41
Tyleik Williams Powerful nose tackle who is nearly impossible to move off his spot. Comes from Ohio State's elite program and knows how to use his leverage and strength effectively.
DT Ohio State 6-3 315 Senior Rd 2 C+
42
Ben Minich Experienced tackle from Penn State's offensive line factory. Solid technician who can step in as a starter at either tackle spot.
OT Penn State 6-6 310 Senior Rd 2 C+
43
Jackson Camper Versatile tight end with reliable hands and solid blocking. Effective in-line and as a move tight end, providing flexibility in modern NFL offenses.
TE Ohio State 6-5 252 Senior Rd 2 C+
44
Landon Jackson Big-bodied edge rusher with the length to bat down passes and set the edge in the run game. Massive upside if his pass-rush skills continue to develop.
EDGE Arkansas 6-6 257 Junior Rd 3 C
45
Elic Ayomanor Productive receiver from Stanford who excels with yards after contact. Strong and physical with the ability to win against press coverage.
WR Stanford 6-2 205 Senior Rd 3 C
46
Jared Ivey Experienced pass rusher with a refined set of moves and a high-effort approach. His production in the SEC makes him an intriguing mid-round value.
EDGE Ole Miss 6-5 264 Senior Rd 3 C
47
Quinshon Judkins Physical running back with a powerful running style and good vision. Has the contact balance and pass-catching ability teams want in a complementary back.
RB Ohio State 5-11 210 Junior Rd 3 C
48
Dillon Gabriel Experienced quarterback with outstanding production across multiple programs. Quick processor with above-average accuracy who profiles best as a backup or spot starter.
QB Oregon 6-0 195 Senior Rd 3 C
49
Kyle Monangai Productive back who proved himself in the Big Ten. Compact and physical with surprising elusiveness and reliable hands out of the backfield.
RB Rutgers 5-9 205 Senior Rd 3 C
50
Malachi Moore Reliable corner from Alabama's defense who excels in zone schemes. Smart, physical player who rarely gives up big plays and has special teams value.
CB Alabama 5-11 185 Senior Rd 3 C