Top Draft Needs of Every NFL Team in 2026 for Week 4

We're into Week 4 of the NFL season, and every team already has holes and needs. Some are short-term and can or may be addressed this year. Others will have to wait until the offseason, when the bulk of the teams' needs will be filled via April's draft.

Every week of the season, we'll break down each team's biggest needs and highlight potential 2026 draft prospects that could fill them.

The eventual end product will be a full 2026 draft big board for every team heading into the offseason.

All grades and rankings courtesy of the B/R NFL Draft Scouting Department.

Arizona Cardinals

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Boise State OL Kage Casey

Top Draft Needs

1. 2nd Wide Receiver
2. Linebacker
3. Right Tackle

Top G Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (unranked)
2. Kage Casey, Boise State (unranked)
3. Gennings Dunker, Iowa (unranked)

The Cardinals could use some help at guard, seeing as Evan Brown hasn't been the same as he was last season, and the organization could let him go in the spring with only a $1.5 million dead cap hit, per Over The Cap. Also, the early returns on Isaiah Adams have been underwhelming this far.

That should put Rutledge on Monti Ossenfort's radar since Rutledge is the early favorite to be the top guard in the 2026 draft class. 

The problem is that the position is weaker than normal this year, so Arizona might have to get creative and select a college tackle who profiles better on the interior in the NFL. According to offensive line scout Brandon Thorn, Casey and Dunker are good candidates to fit that criterion.

Atlanta Falcons

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Washington RB Jonah Coleman

Draft Needs

1. Linebacker
2. 2nd Wide Receiver
3. Tight End

Top RB Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Jonah Coleman, Washington (unranked)
2. Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (unranked)
3. Kaytron Allen, Penn State (unranked)

Running back is far from a pressing need with Bijan Robinson in the backfield in Atlanta. However, Tyler Allgeier is an impending free agent, which means the front office could be looking for a bruiser to complement Robinson. 

So, while B/R's top running backs Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame and Nicholas Singleton from Penn State wouldn't make much sense for the Falcons, the club should be exploring mid-round options at the position.

All three prospects listed above have second- or third-round grades and are at least 215 pounds. That should put them in range for Atlanta, and all are capable of being short-yardage options, especially the Washington product.

"Coleman is a reincarnation of the 'Muscle Hamster,' Doug Martin," offensive skill positions scout Dame Parson said. "The Washington ball-carrier is a squatty, bowling ball of a running back, with great patience and footwork in congested spaces. …At 5'9" and 228 pounds, Coleman is difficult to bring down."

Baltimore Ravens

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Georgia Tech IOL Keylan Rutledge

Draft Needs

1.  Interior Offensive Line
2.  Edge-Rusher
3.  Wide Receiver

Top IOL Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Francis Mauigoa, Miami (No. 15) 
•  Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (unranked)
•  Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (unranked)

Linebacker was at the top spot in previous iterations for the Baltimore Ravens, but Teddye Buchanan's early work as a starter is enough to believe he could be the long-term solution. That bumps the need for future starters at the guard spots as the biggest needs for a well-rounded Ravens roster.

Francis Mauigoa remains the top prospect if the Ravens like moving him inside from tackle. However, Keylan Ratledge has emerged as another name to watch. Todd Monken would love the toughness and physicality he brings to the table. The Shrine Bowl's Eric Galko noted he's "one of the strongest interior blockers in the country."

Emmanuel Pregnon doesn't fit the Ravens pattern of moving tackles to guard, but he's another big mauler who would make sense for their offense.

Buffalo Bills

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Auburn IOL Connor Lew

Draft Needs

1.  Interior Offensive Line
2.  Linebacker
3.  Safety

Top IOL Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Connor Lew, Auburn (unranked)
•  Parker Brailsford, Alabama (unranked)
•  Logan Jones, Iowa (unranked)

Replacing 2026 free agent David Edwards was the focus the last time we touched on the Bills need on the interior offensive line. Edwards has played well enough early in the season that it wouldn't be surprising if he gets an extension. Center Connor McGovern, on the other hand, could be replaceable.

That should shift the Bills focus to prospects who could play center. That would make someone like Connor Lew, the 6'3", 303-pound center for Auburn, a logical target. Lew doesn't have the typical size that the Bills seem to prioritize on the interior, but he makes up for it with his athleticism and high football IQ. Brailsford and Jones also fall into the undersized camp, but that shouldn't be as big of an issue with big guards like O'Cyrus Torrence and Edwards flanking them.

Carolina Panthers

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Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq

Draft Needs

1. Center
2. Safety
3. Linebacker

Top TE Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (No. 30)
2. Jack Endries, Texas (No. 21)
3. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt (unranked)

Tight end isn't a pressing need in Carolina, seeing as the organization used a fourth-round pick on Ja'Tavion Sanders last year. However, Sanders hasn't lived up to the billing yet and shouldn't prevent the Panthers from adding extra talent to the position group.

That should put Sadiq on the Panthers' radar as he's been the most impressive tight end prospect so far this season. Also, Endries would be another good option with his YAC ability. 

Finally, Ohio State's Max Klare and Georgia's Oscar Delp are higher on B/R's big board than Stowers, but Klare and Delp have been unproductive so far this season, while the latter has 16 catches for 233 yards and a touchdown through four games.

Chicago Bears

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Texas A&M Edge Cashius Howell

Draft Needs:

1. Safety
2. 2nd Cornerback
3. Running Back

Top Edge Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (No. 11)
2. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (No. 23)
3. David Bailey, Texas Tech (unranked)

The Bears have been looking for an edge-rusher to pair with Montez Sweat for a few years now. While they signed Dayo Odeyingbo in free agency to play defensive end on run downs, he's better on the interior as a pass-rusher. 

Additionally, Austin Booker might be able to fill that role eventually. But the 2024 fifth-round pick didn't get much playing time as a rookie and is currently on injured reserve with a knee injury. So, Booker is still an unproven commodity right now, and Ryan Poles should at least be exploring this year's edge class.

Bain will likely be the top prospect at the position and should be on Chicago's radar if the club is picking in the top five. He'd be a great "best player available" option and could fill a need.

But if the Bears are outside of that range, Howell and Bailey would be good fits in the third-down rusher role mentioned above. That's why they're included over Clemson's T.J. Parker, Auburn's Keldric Faulk and Oregon's Matayo Uiagalelei, despite having lower or comparable grades on B/R's big board.

Cincinnati Bengals

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Miami Edge Rueben Bain Jr.

Draft Needs

1. Cornerback
2. Edge-Rusher
3. Interior Offensive Line

Top Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (No. 11)
•  Keldric Faulk, Auburn (unranked)
•  T.J. Parker, Clemson (No. 9)

At least the Bengals offense can blame their woes on missing their star quarterback. There's really no reason for the Bengals to struggle this much on defense other than a need for upgraded personnel. That includes finding a long-term replacement to play opposite Shemar Stewart if they don't bring back Trey Hendrickson.

T.J. Parker was at the top of our list the first time we highlighted this lead, but Bain has been the better prospect since the start of the college football season. He can win in multiple ways and brings the powerful style the Bengals seem to like in their edge-rushers.

Cleveland Browns

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Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza

Draft Needs

1.  Quarterback
2.  Wide Receiver
3.  Cornerback

Top QB Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (No. 6)
•  Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (No. 8)
•  Drew Allar, Penn State (No. 16)

The 2026 quarterback class has been short on signature performances, but Fernando Mendoza's game against Illinois is sure to build his draft hype. His ability to operate an offense and make the right post-snap reads to keep the ball out of harm's way are impressive. It's the exact skill set that would make Kevin Stefanski happy as the Browns look for a franchise quarterback.

Mendoza has the size and arm strength to succeed in Cleveland. Allar has similar physical tools, but he has to prove that he can master some of the finer points of the position. Garrett Nussmeier isn't quite the same physical fit for playing in Cleveland, but he continues to impress as an efficient passer whose dad was an NFL offensive coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys

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Oregon S Dillon Thieneman

Draft Needs:

1. No. 2 Wide Receiver
2. Running Back
3. Offensive Tackle

Top S Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State (No. 1)
2. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (No. 12)
3. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (unranked)

While the position isn't listed above, a strong argument could be made that safety will be a big draft need for the Cowboys.

Donovan Wilson is an impending free agent and Malik Hooker is only signed through next season, meaning both starters could be out of town soon. Plus, the defense could afford an upgrade over those two.

That should put Downs on Dallas' radar as his do-it-all skillset is a big reason why he's the No. 1 player on B/R's big board. But if Jerry Jones and Co. can't land the Buckeye at safety, Thieneman is a quality second option who was mocked to the Cowboys in a recent mock draft by B'R's scouting department.

"With a lot of money tied up elsewhere in [Dallas'] secondary, Thieneman brings range, physicality and a never-quit mentality to whatever secondary he's a part of," defensive backs scout Daniel Harms said. 

"He can operate on the roof or in the box, and since owner Jerry Jones is so concerned with the run defense, Thieneman is a willing participant against the run and a good player to have on the backend in case anyone breaks free into space."

Denver Broncos

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Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II

Draft Needs

1.  Wide Receiver
2.  Tight End
3.  Offensive Tackle

Top WR Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (No. 5)
•  Denzel Boston, Washington (No. 20)
•  Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (unranked)

Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims still have the opportunity to prove the Broncos don't need additional receivers, but neither has been consistent enough. Courtland Sutton is locked in on an extension for the next few seasons, but it still feels like Bo Nix will need more firepower to take the next step.

Fortunately, there are multiple intriguing weapons in this draft class. Jordyn Tyson is holding steady at the top of the board. Denzel Boston is making a strong case for WR2. He has some overlap with Sutton as a sure-handed deep possession receiver, but Nix has already shown a comfort level with that archetype. Chris Brazzell II would give the Broncos a receiving corps that looks like a basketball team as a 6'5", 200-pounder with field-stretching speed.

Detroit Lions

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BYU LB Isaiah Glasker

Draft Needs

1. 2nd Edge Rusher
2. Center
3. Cornerback

Top LB Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Deontae Lawson, Alabama (unranked)
2. Isaiah Glasker, BYU (unranked)
3. Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (unranked)

Linebacker won't be a pressing need for the Lions with Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes under team control through 2027. But Alex Anzalone just turned 31 years old on Monday and is on a contract year. So, Brad Holmes could be looking to fill the void on the second level with a mid-round pick this April, especially in coverage.

The three backers above all third- to fourth-round grades from B/R's scouting department and are all impressive athletes who can help defend the pass.

Lawson has very good movement skills to cover tight ends and running backs in man coverage or make plays on the ball in zone coverage. Glasker is a former wide receiver who had three interceptions in 2024. 

Finally, Boettcher also played center field for the Ducks' baseball team and was drafted by the Houston Astros. As one can imagine, he tracks the ball pretty well and has the athleticism to make plays in coverage.

Green Bay Packers

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Alabama LB Deontae Lawson

Draft Needs

1. Defensive Tackle
2. Outside Cornerback
3. Left Tackle

Top LB Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Deontae Lawson, Alabama (unranked)
2. Isaiah Glasker, BYU (unranked)
3. Harold Perkins Jr., LSU (unranked)

According to Packer Report's Easton Butler, Green Bay is working towards getting an extension done with Quay Walker. But right now, no deal has been agreed to, and Walker is scheduled to hit free agency. So, Brian Gutekunst is likely doing his homework on this year's draft class at the position.

Gutekunst has a "type" when drafting linebackers. He likes them to be long, athletic and fast, even if that comes at the sacrifice of some fundamentals at the position. Edgerrin Cooper, 2024 second-round pick, is a great example.

So, Glasker, who is listed at 6'5" and 240 pounds and is a former wide receiver, is right up the general manager's alley.

Not quite to the same degree, but Lawson and Perkins can also fall into that category as good athletes who can contribute in coverage right away, but will need some fine-tuning against the run.

Houston Texans

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Auburn IOL Connor Lew

Draft Needs

1.  Interior Offensive Line
2.  Defensive Line
3.  Safety

Top IOL Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

• Connor Lew, Auburn (unranked)
• Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (unranked) 
• Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (unranked)

The Texans did a lot to shuffle their offensive line in the offseason, but it's still not quite right. Ed Ingram has been good at right guard, but the center and left guard positions remain an issue. Unfortunately, it's not shaping up to be a killer class in terms of interior offensive line talent. Connor Lew is one of the few who is looking to garner first-round attention and he's a center only prospect.

That's not the worst thing for the Texans at this point. However, finding a starting guard would be ideal. Keylan Rutledge is one of the few who appears to fit that mold at this point in the season. He's a strong interior blocker who could pave the way in the run game. Emmanuel Pregnon is also an easy projection as he is a strong pass protector at left guard for Oregon.

Indianapolis Colts

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Ohio State LB Arvell Reese

Draft Needs

1.  Linebacker
2.  Offensive Tackle
3.  Defensive Line

Top LB Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Sonny Styles, Ohio State (No. 29)
•  Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (unranked)
•  Arvell Reese, Ohio State (unranked)

Quarterback was at the top of our list for the first few weeks of the season, but Daniel Jones is forcing people to rethink that idea. He leads the league in Total QBR by a comfortable margin and the Colts are a perfect 3-0. That shifts the main focus to finding a linebacker who can lead the middle of the defense.

Sonny Styles is the top 'backer on our board and he fits the description of what defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo usually likes. He's a longer linebacker who is comfortable in coverage as a former safety. His fellow Buckeye, Arvell Reese, should be climbing up draft boards with his play early in the season as well. Anthony Hill Jr. also matches the prototype as a 6'3", off-ball backer who can run with tight ends and running backs.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Oregon S Dillon Thieneman

Draft Needs

1. Cornerback
2. Interior Defensive Line
3. Safety

Top S Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

• Caleb Downs, Ohio State (No. 1)
• Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (No. 12) 
• Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (unranked)

Andrew Wingard and Eric Murray are actually providing solid safety play on the back end of the Jaguars defense, but Murray is over 30 years old and Wingard could still be replaced. That could have the Jaguars looking at the safety position regardless of what happens the rest of the season. Fortunately, there are a handful of prospects who figure to be difference-makers.

Caleb Downs and Dillon Thieneman led the way the last time we highlighted this need. There's still no reason to believe they aren't the top two in the class and the safety room could be built around either of them. Zakee Wheatley is proving to be a versatile weapon that could be used to replace Murray. Not only can he come up and play in the slot, but he also works as a functional deep safety in coverage.

Kansas City Chiefs

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Penn State DL Zane Durant

Draft Needs

1.  Defensive Line
2.  Safety
3.  Wide Receiver

Top DL Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

• Peter Woods, Clemson (No. 2)
• David Oke, Arkansas (unranked)
• Zane Durant, Penn State (unranked)

Defensive tackle depth outside of Chris Jones remains a big need for the Chiefs moving forward. It initially seemed unlikely that Peter Woods would be available by the time Kansas City is on the clock in the spring, but a slow start from the Chiefs and Woods makes that a little more possible right now.

The new name on the list is Zane Durant, though. The Penn State defensive tackle is a bit undersized at 6'1", 294 pounds, but that is reminiscent of former Chief Tershawn Wharton. Durant would be a juiced up version of Wharton, though. He ranked eighth in Bruce Feldman's annual list of exceptional athletes and his twitchy explosiveness would allow the Chiefs to kick Jones out to defensive end more.

Las Vegas Raiders

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Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy

Draft Needs

1.  Cornerback
2.  Linebacker
3.  Wide Receiver

Top Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Mansoor Delane, LSU (unranked)
•  Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (No. 7)
•  Malik Muhammad, Texas (No. 27)

Pete Carroll and the Raiders should be in the market for a corner next season and they have to like Mansoor Delane's hot start this year. Delane has been huge for the LSU secondary and proving that transferring to the Tigers could help him have a breakout year. Jermod McCoy was the top corner on our initial big board, but he'll have to prove he's better than Delane when he makes his return from the ACL injury that ended his season last year.

This year's class doesn't have a lot of the longer outside corners that Carroll usually likes. All three of these corners are at least bigger than Avieon Terrell (5'11", 180 pounds) and Chandler Rivers (5'10", 185). They are all sticky in coverage and have the physicality and fluid hips to play press-man or play the ball in zone drops.

Los Angeles Chargers

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Clemson CB Avieon Terrell

Draft Needs

1.  Cornerback
2.  Interior Defensive Line
3.  Edge-Rusher

Top CB Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Mansoor Delane, LSU (unranked)
•  Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (No. 7)
•  Avieon Terrell, Clemson (unranked)

The Chargers have one of the best pass defenses in the league right now, but a lot of that can be chalked up to the job that Jesse Minter is doing. Tarheeb Still has turned into a foundational piece, but Donte Jackson and Benjamin St-Juste could both be replaced.

Mansoor Delane is making a strong case to be the top cornerback early in the college football season. His physicality and fluid movement skills have been highlighted in some dominant early season performances. Jermod McCoy also profiles as an early selection but we are still awaiting his season debut after an ACL tear last season. Avieon Terrell won't be for everyone due to size concerns (5'11", 180 pounds), but Jim Harbaugh is bound to love his competitiveness.

Los Angeles Rams

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Alabama C Parker Brailsford

Draft Needs

1. Quarterback
2. Offensive Tackle
3. Cornerback

Top C Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Parker Brailsford, Alabama (unranked)
2. Connor Lew, Auburn (unranked)
3. Logan Jones, Iowa (unranked)

The Rams signed Coleman Shelton in free agency, and he's been good in the run game. However, the 30-year-old who turns 31 in the summer recorded an ugly 26.8 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus through the team's first three games and is only under contract through 2026.

So, Los Angeles might want to explore this year's center class, especially since it's a strong position group. The players listed above account for three out of B/R's top four interior offensive linemen, and all would be good fits in Sean McVay's offense, particularly the Alabama product.

"Brailsford brings excellent movement skills, competitive toughness, alertness and sustain skills that are a chore for defenders," offensive line scout Brandon Thorn said. 

"His slender frame and lack of mass will get him into trouble at the next level and likely keep him as a center-only prospect, but there is enough athletic ability and moxie in his game to suggest that he will be competing for a job early into his NFL career, especially if flanked by two bigger, stout guards who can offer him some help."

Miami Dolphins

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LSU CB Mansoor Delane

Draft Needs

1.  Cornerback
2.  Offensive Tackle
3.  Tight End

Top CB Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Mansoor Delane, LSU (unranked)
•  Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (No. 7)
•  Malik Muhammad, Texas (No. 27)

The Dolphins have given up the highest passer rating (128.9) in the league through three games this season. Adding Rasul Douglas and Jack Jones hasn't done a lot to make one of the worst cornerback rooms in the league better. Drafting Mansoor Delane would help things out quickly.

The LSU transfer didn't start the season out on our big board, but he's a virtual lock to be on the next iteration. The 6'0", 190-pound corner has the size and versatility to be a shutdown corner in Anthony Weaver's defensive system. He's trending toward the first round with continual shutout performances in the SEC. We're still waiting on the season debut of Jermod McCoy so it's hard to put him over Delane at this point. Smaller corners like Chandler Rivers will likely not be a priority because the Fins hopefully have an answer in the slot in a healthy Kader Kohou in 2026.

Minnesota Vikings

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Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr.

Draft Needs

1. Cornerback
2. Defensive Line
3. Linebacker

Top LB Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (unranked)
2. Whit Weeks, LSU (unranked)
3. Taurean York, Texas A&M (unranked)

Ivan Pace Jr. will be a restricted free agent this offseason, while Eric Wilson is only on a one-year deal and Blake Cashman's contract expires at the end of the 2026 campaign. So, the Vikings could be looking for some linebacker help in the draft.

Brian Flores loves backers who can blitz and contribute as a pass-rusher, making Hill, who had 13 sacks in 2023 and 2024 combined, a good fit for Minnesota's scheme. Meanwhile, Weeks and York are more well-rounded second-level defenders who lack an elite trait but can contribute in both phases of the game.

New England Patriots

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Clemson Edge T.J. Parker

Draft Needs

1.  Edge-Rusher
2.  Wide Receiver
3.  Cornerback 

Top Edge Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (No. 11)
•  T.J. Parker, Clemson (No. 9)
•  Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon (unranked)

The biggest change for the Patriots edge-rusher board is that Rueben Bain Jr. has clearly moved ahead of T.J. Parker at this point. Traits are important, but there's a clear difference in production that separates them at this point. Bain posted an incredible 44.8 percent win rate against Florida that included 10 pressures, per PFF. Meanwhile, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has called on Parker to step up his game.

Matayo Uiagalelei is another big edge-rusher that fits the mold for Mike Vrabel. He wants edge-setting pass-rushers who are athletic enough to drop into space. That may disqualify Cashius Howell (size concerns) and Keldric Faulk (questionable coverage), but Uiagalelei (6'5", 272 pounds) is piling up production and has the desired size and athleticism.

New Orleans Saints

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Alabama DL LT Overton

Draft Needs

1. Wide Receiver
2. Cornerback
3. Guard

Top DT Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Peter Woods, Clemson (No. 2)
2. LT Overton, Alabama (No. 17)
3. Tim Keenan III, Alabama (unranked)

While Bryan Bresee has shown some promise, Nathan Shepherd and Davon Godchaux are in their 30s and only signed through 2026. Plus, the Saints should try to find upgrades over Shepherd and Godchaux in the offseason, putting defensive tackle on the team's radar in the draft. 

Woods and Overton would be good replacement options for Shepherd, as quality run defenders who have upside as pass-rushers and would fit well in Brandon Staley's scheme. 

Meanwhile, Keenan could step in at nose tackle for Godchaux, though the Alabama product has yet to play this season after undergoing tight rope surgery at the end of August. He's expected to make his 2025 debut on Saturday against Georgia, according to ESPN's Andrea Adelson.

New York Giants

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Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge

Draft Needs:

1. Right Tackle
2. Cornerback
3. Linebacker

Top IOL Fits on B/R big board

1. Connor Lew, Auburn (unranked)
2. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (unranked)
3. Parker Brailsford, Alabama (unranked)

While finding a long-term replacement at right tackle for Jermaine Eluemunor should be the primary concern for the Giants' offensive line this offseason, the front office will also be looking to find replacements on the interior. 

Starting right guard Greg Van Roten is an impending free agent, while John Michael Schmitz and Jon Runyan Jr. are only signed through 2026. Plus, the offense could afford to upgrade over all three players.

This year's interior offensive line class is heavy on centers toward the top, as Lew and Brailsford could be good replacements for Schmitz.

Meanwhile, Rutledge is currently the top guard on B/R's big board, by a wide margin. The Georgia Tech project has been a standout so far this fall and is someone to keep an eye on moving forward.

New York Jets

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Ohio State WR Carnell Tate

Draft Needs

1.  Wide Receiver
2.  Defensive Line
3.  Quarterback

Top WR Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (No. 5)
•  Denzel Boston, Washington (No. 20)
•  Carnell Tate, Ohio State (unranked)

Garrett Wilson has 30 targets through three games with the Jets this season. The next wide receiver is Tyler Johnson with six on the season. Regardless of who is at quarterback in the Big Apple, it's going to be imperative to get Wilson a real running mate.

Jordyn Tyson has done nothing but prove himself as the top receiver prospect early in the season. Much like Wilson, he can win at all levels of the field and could be a dynamic No. 1 option in his own right. Boston would give the Jets a big-bodied contested catch threat while Carnell Tate is one of the classes best route runners who could operate in the intermediate area of the field that Wilson opens up.

Philadelphia Eagles

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Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt

Draft Needs:

1. Tight End
2. Cornerback
3. Edge

Top WR Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Germie Bernard, Alabama (unranked)
2. Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (unranked)
3. Josh Cameron, Baylor (unranked)

As long as A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are in town, Philadelphia won't have a pressing need at wide receiver. However, the organization has been looking for a competent third receiver for a while now, and the need for another pass-catcher will intensify when Dallas Goedert hits free agency this spring.

The three receivers above are far from the top prospects at the position on B/R's big board, as Bernard ranks the highest and is outside of the top 30. That's intentional since the Eagles likely won't be looking for a wideout with their first selection but could be in the market in the second or third rounds.

Sarratt is an especially intriguing option for Philly, given his contest catch ability. "The 6'2", 210-pound receiver is a physical and high-IQ target for the Hoosiers' explosive offense," offensive skill positions scout Dame Parson said. "Sarratt plays all over IU's formations and makes big plays at every level.

"With [Fernando] Mendoza coming over from Cal as the Hoosiers' new quarterback, Sarratt's ball skills and ability to snag back shoulder fades are great complements to the quarterback's accuracy and ball placement.

"Sarratt is primed to receive the bulk of Indiana's targets and eclipse 1,000 yards for the second time in his career."

Pittsburgh Steelers

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South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers

Draft Needs

1.  Quarterback
2.  Wide Receiver
3.  Cornerback

Top QB Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (No. 6)
•  Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (No. 8)
•  LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina (No. 26)

The Steelers 2-1 start has shown what they can do with competent quarterback play. It highlights the need for a player like Fernando Mendoza. The Indiana quarterback is the top player on our board and made a statement against a top 10 Illinois team last week. His post-snap processing and accuracy would make him a good fit in Arthur Smith's ball control offense.

Those same traits would make Garrett Nussmeier a fit, but Smith's ability to utilize an athletic quarterback off of the play-action game would also make LaNorris Sellers an interesting fit. Sellers is an athletic marvel with a huge arm. Smith's offense does a good job of taking advantage of athletic quarterbacks on rollouts and building out a dynamic running game.

San Francisco 49ers

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Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge

Draft Needs

1. Offensive Tackle
2. Wide Receiver
3. Guard

Top G Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (unranked)
2. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (unranked)
3. Kage Casey, Boise State (unranked)

Dominick Puni had a great rookie season but has had a rough start to year two. Meanwhile, Ben Bartch, who is currently on injured reserve, is on a one-year deal, and Spencer Burford is also an impending free agent. So, the 49ers should be looking for some guard help this spring.

Rutledge is the early favorite to be the top prospect at the position in the 2026 draft class, partially because it isn't a strong group this year. For example, Pregnon is the second guard on B/R's big board, but currently owns a fourth-round grade. 

If John Lynch can't land the Georgia Tech product and isn't a fan of what the Duck brings to the table, Lynch could explore the possibility of moving Casey from college tackle to NFL guard. The redshirt junior is a good candidate to switch positions at the next level, according to offensive line scout Brandon Thorn.

Seattle Seahawks

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Iowa State NT Domonique Orange

Draft Needs

1. Interior Offensive Line
2. Running Back
3. Cornerback

Top NT fits on B/R Big Board

1. Tim Keenan III, Alabama (unranked)
2. Domonique Orange, Iowa State (unranked)
3. Christen Miller, Georgia (unranked)

Seattle's defensive line could use a gap filler in the middle. The coaching staff has tried to use Byron Murphy II for that role occasionally but the results haven't been ideal, and he's more of a 3-technique anyway. 

Keenan hasn't played yet this season after undergoing tight rope surgery at the end of August, but he was a stout nose tackle for the Tide last year. Meanwhile, Orange has been having a strong campaign and could be a good mid-round option for the Seahawks.

Miller, who is listed at 310 pounds, is a little light for the prototypical size profile for the position, which is similar to Murphy's issue. However, the Georgia product has experience lining up over the center and plays bigger than his billed weight. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Clemson DL Peter Woods

Top Draft Needs

1. Edge Defender
2. Linebacker
3. Tight End

Top DL Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Peter Woods, Clemson (No. 2)
2. LT Overton, Alabama (No. 17)
3. Zane Durant, Penn St (unranked)

The Buccaneers are set at nose tackle with Vita Vea; however, they could still address their interior defensive line during the draft. 

Calijah Kancey has been a good pass-rusher so far, but he struggles against the run and recently suffered a torn pec that could further limit his ability to take on blocks. Also, Greg Gaines and Logan Hall are on contract years, so Tampa Bay could use another run-stuffer in the trenches.

Woods can be a difference maker in the ground game, and while he profiles more as a 3-technique, he could line up as a 4i-technique in Todd Bowles' odd fronts. Meanwhile, Overton and Durant would be perfect fits for what the Bucs need on the defensive line and Bowles' system.

Alabama's Tim Keenan III, Arkansas' David Oke and Florida's Caleb Banks currently rank higher than Durant on B/R's big board. However, Keenan, Oke and Banks have all had limited time on the field this year due to injuries. So their evaluations are very much up in the air at this point, even for this stage in the draft process.

Tennessee Titans

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Auburn Edge Keldric Faulk

Draft Needs

1.  Edge-Rusher
2.  Wide Receiver
3.  Tight End

Top Scheme Fits on B/R Big Board

•  Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (No. 11)
•  T.J. Parker, Clemson (No. 9)
•  Keldric Faulk, Auburn (unranked)

Edge-rusher remains the No. 1 need for the Titans moving into Week 4. Jeffery Simmons is still doing his thing on the interior, but the outside tandem of Arden Key and Dre'Mont Jones aren't enough to build the kind of defense that Dennard Wilson wants in Nashville.

Rueben Bain Jr. is proving himself as the top edge-rusher in college football right now. He continues to be a disruptive force for the Hurricanes. T.J. Parker has been less productive in the box score, but he still has the skill set as a powerful edge-rusher who can set the edge in Wilson's system. After that, the Titans are likely to favor Faulk's power rush game over Cashius Howell's outright athleticism on the outside.

Washington Commanders

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Alabama G Jaeden Roberts

Draft Needs

1. Edge
2. No. 2 Wide Receiver
3. Guard

Top G Fits on B/R Big Board

1. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (unranked)
2. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (unranked)
3. Jaeden Roberts, Alabama (unranked)

In Week 3, the Commanders shook up their offensive line by benching both starting guards from the two previous games. That highlights a need at the position moving forward, especially since Chris Paul and Andrew Wylie, the two replacements, are impending free agents.

The problem is that this year's interior offensive line class is heavy on centers, as three out of the top four interior offensive linemen on B/R's big board snap the ball. Auburn's Connor Lew, Alabama's Parker Brailsford and Iowa's Logan Jones all have higher grades than Pregnon and Roberts, but are too light to switch to guard.

So, with how the prospect rankings currently stand, Rutledge might be a bigger priority for the Commanders than he is with other clubs.