B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s 2026 NFL Draft Top 150 Big Board

Ultimately, an NFL draft class is defined by the quarterbacks it produces. Week in and week out, only one collegiate quarterback eligible for the 2026 class—Indiana's Fernando Mendoza—has consistently looked like a top talent.

With multiple NFL franchises desperate to land a quality QB1, chances will be taken on other options. Those individuals are sprinkled through Bleacher Report's top 150 prospects for next year's event.

The B/R Scouting Department continues to break down every position group and provide scouting reports for those prospects who deserve further attention, whether they line up behind center or elsewhere.

Brandon Thorn: Brandon is the author of the Trench Warfare newsletter, which focuses exclusively on offensive and defensive line evaluation. He also contributes as an analyst to Establish the Run, serves as the scouting coordinator for OL Masterminds and is a selection committee member for the Joe Moore Award. 

Dame Parson: Dame is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. Previously, he spent three years as a senior draft analyst for The Draft Network, while evaluating draft prospects as the founder of The Scouting Room. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast alongside Daniel Harms.

Matt Holder: Matt played college football, worked in college recruiting and is a Scouting Academy graduate. He has covered the NFL draft since 2019 and writes about the Las Vegas Raiders for SB Nation's Silver and Black Pride.

Daniel Harms: Dan has covered the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL draft since 2019, while contributing for RGR Football. Most recently, he spent the 2025 draft cycle at The Draft Network. He's now entering his first season with the B/R scouting department.

Brent Sobleski: Brent serves as an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. He's covered the draft for multiple outlets since the 2004 class, including 12 seasons with B/R.

Grading Scale

10: Generational Talent/No. 1 Overall

9.5-9.9: Top-Five Prospect

9.0-9.4: Top-10 Prospect

8.5-8.9: Immediate Impact Prospect / 1st Round

8.0-8.4: Year 1 Starter / Late 1st-2nd Round

7.5-7.9: Potential Impact Player / 2nd Round

7.0-7.4: High-Level Backup / Potential Starter / 3rd Round

6.5-6.9: Potential Role Player / Part-time contributor / 4th Round

6.0-6.4: Developmental Prospect / 5th Round

5.5-5.9: Backup/Draftable / 6th-7th Round

5.0-5.4: Backup/UDFA with Roster Potential / UDFA

4.0-4.9: Developmental Prospect / UDFA

3.0-3.9: Training Camp Body / UDFA

Grades for each player were assigned by the following scouts:

Dame Parson: QBs, RBs, and WRs

Brandon Thorn: OTs, OGs and Centers

Matt Holder: DL, Edge and LBs

Daniel Harms: CBs, Safeties and TEs

Top 150

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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese

Ties in grades were broken through roundtable discussions among the four scouts.

1. S Caleb Downs, Ohio State (9.3)
2. Edge Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (8.7)
3. CB Mansoor Delane, LSU (8.6)
4. QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (8.5)
5. RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (8.5)
6. LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State (8.5)
7. CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (8.5)
8. WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (8.3)
9. DL Peter Woods, Clemson (8.3)
10. WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State (8.2)
11. QB Ty Simpson, Alabama (8.2)
12. Edge David Bailey, Texas Tech (8.1)
13. Edge Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (8.1)
14. QB Dante Moore, Oregon (8.1)
15. OT Spencer Fano, Utah (8.0)
16. Edge Keldric Faulk, Auburn (8.0)
17. TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (8.0)
18. IOL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (8.0)
19. S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (8.0)
20. WR Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M (7.9)
21. OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (7.9)
22. CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson (7.9)
23. WR Makai Lemon, USC (7.9)
24. IOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (7.9)
25. S Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (7.9)
26. Edge T.J. Parker, Clemson (7.9)
27. DL LT Overton, Alabama (7.9)
28. S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (7.9)
29. CB Malik Muhammad, Texas (7.8)
30. OT Caleb Lomu, Utah (7.8)
31. Edge Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon (7.8)
32. LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State (7.8)
33. WR Chris Bell, Louisville (7.8)
34. CB Chandler Rivers, Duke (7.8)
35. LB CJ Allen, Georgia (7.8)
36. DL A'Mauri Washington, Oregon (7.7)
37. RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (7.7)
38. S Kamari Ramsey, USC (7.7)
39. TE Jack Endries, Texas (7.7)
40. WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.7)
41. OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (7.6)
42. DL Christen Miller, Georgia (7.6)
43. CB D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (7.6)
44. QB Arch Manning, Texas (7.6)
45. WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.6)
46. LB Deontae Lawson, Alabama (7.6)
47. IOL Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (7.5)
48. RB Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (7.5)
49. WR Denzel Boston, Washington (7.5)
50. Edge R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (7.5)
51. CB Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (7.5)
52. WR Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.5)
53. CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (7.5)
54. LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati (7.5)
55. TE Max Klare, Ohio State (7.5)
56. S Keon Sabb, Alabama (7.5)
57. Edge Zion Young, Missouri (7.5)
58. CB Jyaire Hill, Michigan (7.5)
59. QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson (7.5)
60. Edge Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (7.4)
61. WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.4)
62. Edge Romello Height, Texas Tech (7.4)
63. CB Colton Hood, Tennessee (7.4)
64. IOL Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (7.4)
65. CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State (7.4)
66. LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (7.4)
67. TE Michael Trigg, Baylor (7.4)
68. OT Carter Smith, Indiana (7.4)
69. DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State (7.4)
70. WR Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.4)
71. CB Will Lee III, Texas A&M (7.4)
72. RB Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (7.4)
73. DL Domonique Orange, Iowa State (7.3)
74. OT Trevor Goosby, Texas (7.3)
75. Edge Joshua Josephs, Tennessee (7.3)
76. QB Carson Beck, Miami (7.3)
77. Edge Tyreak Sapp, Florida (7.3)
78. OT Kage Casey, Boise State (7.3)
79. QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (7.3)
80. RB Justice Haynes, Michigan (7.3)
81. Edge Derrick Moore, Michigan (7.3)
82. TE Eli Raridon, Notre Dame (7.2)
83. WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.2)
84. S Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma (7.2)
85. Edge John Henry Daley, Utah (7.2)
86. CB Domani Jackson, Alabama (7.2)
87. CB Jermaine Mathews Jr., Ohio State (7.2)
88. QB Taylen Green, Arkansas (7.7)
89. OT Blake Miller, Clemson (7.2)
90. DL Tim Keenan III, Alabama (7.2)
91. LB Whit Weeks, LSU (7.2)
92. QB Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss (7.1)
93. OT Jude Bowry, Boston College (7.1)
94. DL Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State (7.1)
95. IOL Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (7.1)
96. CB Keith Abney II, Arizona State (7.1)
97. IOL Gennings Dunker, Iowa (7.1)
98. RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State (7.1)
99. OT Xavier Chaplin, Auburn (7.1)
100. TE Marlin Klein, Michigan (7.1)
101. WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.0)
102. LB Taurean York, Texas A&M (7.0)
103. WR Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.0)
104. OT Austin Barber, Florida (7.0)
105. TE Tanner Koziol, Houston (7.0)
106. QB Marcel Reed, Texas A&M (7.0)
107. DL Caleb Banks, Florida (7.0)
108. IOL Brian Parker II, Duke (7.0)
109. S Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (7.0)
110. IOL Logan Taylor, Boston College (7.0)
111. RB Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (7.0)
112. QB LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina (7.0)
113. Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois (7.0)
114. TE Oscar Delp, Georgia (7.0)
115. IOL Connor Lew, Auburn (7.0)
116. CB A.J. Harris, Penn State (7.0)
117. S Tao Johnson, Utah (7.0)
118. WR Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (7.0)
119. WR Skyler Bell, Connecticut (6.9)
120. S Bud Clark, TCU (6.9)
121. QB Drew Allar, Penn State (6.9)
122. RB Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (6.9)
123. WR Eric Singleton Jr., Auburn (6.9)
124. IOL Parker Brailsford, Alabama (6.9)
125. DL Lee Hunter, Texas Tech (6.9)
126. LB Austin Romaine, Kansas State (6.9)
127. S Bray Hubbard, Alabama (6.9)
128. CB Jeremiah Cooper, Iowa State (6.9)
129. OT Isaiah World, Oregon (6.8)
130. WR Ian Strong, Rutgers (6.8)
131. DL Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati (6.8)
132. LB Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (6.8)
133. S Michael Taaffe, Texas (6.8)
134. TE Dae'Quan Wright, Ole Miss (6.8)
135. S A.J. Haulcy, LSU (6.8)
136. LB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU (6.7)
137. RB Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.7)
138. IOL Logan Jones, Iowa (6.7)
139. Edge Mikail Kamara, Indiana (6.7)
140. LB Isaiah Glasker, BYU (6.7)
141. IOL Beau Stephens, Iowa (6.6)
142. LB Lander Barton, Utah (6.6)
143. TE Joe Royer, Cincinnati (6.6)
144. DL Zane Durant, Penn State (6.6)
145. WR Hank Beatty, Illinois (6.6)
146. LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (6.5)
147. Edge Quincy Rhodes Jr., Arkansas (6.5)
148. QB Joey Aguilar, Tennessee (6.5)
149. IOL Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M (6.5)
150. OT Drew Shelton, Penn State (6.5)

Quarterbacks

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Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck

Scouted by Dame Parson

Most Accurate: Fernando Mendoza
Best Arm Strength: LaNorris Sellers
Best Mobility: Taylen Green
Most Pro-Ready: Fernando Mendoza

1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (8.5)
2. Ty Simpson, Alabama (8.2)
3. Dante Moore, Oregon (8.1)
4. Arch Manning, Texas (7.6)
5. Cade Klubnik, Clemson (7.5)
6. Carson Beck, Miami (7.3)
7. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (7.3)
8. Taylen Green, Arkansas (7.7)
9. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss (7.1)
10. Marcel Reed, Texas A&M (7.0)
11. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina (7.0)
12. Drew Allar, Penn State (6.9)
13. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee (6.5)

Explain the Grade: Carson Beck, Miami

Beck has not revived the magic from his 2023 campaign, but he is playing better when compared to last season. He is a game-manager who can help an NFL team win, though he lacks the physical upside to be a high-ceiling or high-impact catalyst.

Beck still struggles with poor decision-making under pressure, so the talent around him will be pivotal to any NFL success. 

Running Backs

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Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen

Scouted by Dame Parson

Best Speed: Jeremiyah Love
Best Power: Kaytron Allen
Best Vision: Le'Veon Moss
Best Hands: Desmond Reid
Best Third-Down Back: Jeremiyah Love

1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (8.5)
2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (7.7)
3. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (7.5)
4. Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (7.4)
5. Justice Haynes, Michigan (7.3)
6. Kaytron Allen, Penn State (7.1)
7. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (7.0)
8. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (6.9)
9. Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.7)

Explain the Grade: Kaytron Allen, Penn State

Allen offers a scheme-versatile skill set inside a powerful and dense frame. He is patient, with nimble feet, navigating the box and finding open lanes.

He runs with power and an outstanding contact-balance, but he does lack breakaway speed and presents a limited athletic profile. As such, he will be a role-specific back at the next level.

Wide Receivers

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USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon

Scouted by Dame Parson

Best Hands: Denzel Boston
Best Route-Runner: Jordyn Tyson
Best Speed: Brenen Thompson
Best Slot Receiver: Makai Lemon
Most Pro-Ready: Carnell Tate

1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (8.3)
2. Carnell Tate, Ohio State (8.2)
3. Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M (7.9)
4. Makai Lemon, USC (7.9)
5. Chris Bell, Louisville (7.8)
6. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.7)
7. Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.6)
8. Denzel Boston, Washington (7.5)
9. Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.5)
10. Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.4)
11. Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.4)
12. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.2)
13. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.0)
14. Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.0)
15. Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (7.0)
16. Skyler Bell, Connecticut (6.9)
17. Eric Singleton Jr., Auburn (6.9)
18. Ian Strong, Rutgers (6.8)
19. Hank Beatty, Illinois (6.6)

Explain the Grade: Makai Lemon, USC

Lemon is one of the draft class' best targets. He excels in the slot and against zone coverage. He displays incredibly strong, reliable hands to pair with his route-running. He is a dangerous receiver with the ball, creating yards after the catch and moving the chains for the offense. As a result, he's the incoming crop's best pure slot receiver. 

Tight Ends

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Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries

Scouted by Daniel Harms

Best Receiver: Michael Trigg
Most Versatile: Kenyon Sadiq
Best Blocker: Kenyon Sadiq
Most Pro-Ready: Eli Raridon

1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (8.0)
2. Jack Endries, Texas (7.7)
3. Max Klare, Ohio State (7.5)
4. Michael Trigg, Baylor (7.4)
5. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame (7.2)
6. Marlin Klein, Michigan (7.1)
7. Tanner Koziol, Houston (7.0)
8. Oscar Delp, Georgia (7.0)
9. Dae'Quan Wright, Ole Miss (6.8)
10. Joe Royer, Cincinnati (6.6)

Explain the Grade: Jack Endries, Texas

Endries has not produced a great season at Texas after playing with Fernando Mendoza at Cal last year. He and Arch Manning have not developed a strong chemistry as the season progressed. Despite a solid start through the first two weeks of the season, that progress has come to a screaming halt since.

The 6'4", 236-pounder struggles to make defenders miss in space, but his versatility, speed down the field and sure hands make him a candidate to have a better NFL career than what's been seeing during his current season at Texas. His situation could evolve as the campaign continues.

Offensive Tackles

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Texas Longhorns left tackle Trevor Goosby

Scouted by Brandon Thorn

Best Run-Blocker: Carter Smith
Best Pass-Blocker: Spencer Fano
Best Zone-Blocker: Trevor Goosby
Most Pro-Ready: Spencer Fano
Most Versatile: Caleb Tiernan

1. Spencer Fano, Utah (8.0)
2. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (7.9)
3. Caleb Lomu, Utah (7.8)
4. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (7.6)
5. Carter Smith, Indiana (7.4)
6. Trevor Goosby, Texas (7.3)
7. Kage Casey, Boise State (7.3)
8. Blake Miller, Clemson (7.2)
9. Jude Bowry, Boston College (7.1)
10. Xavier Chaplin, Auburn (7.1)
11. Austin Barber, Florida (7.0)
12. Isaiah World, Oregon (6.8)
13. Drew Shelton, Penn State (6.5)

Explain the Grade: Trevor Goosby, Texas

Goosby is in his first full season as a starter. He's still 20 years old, so he may wind up returning to Texas. Whatever the case may be, the underclassman has uncanny combination of length and play-strength that is rare for a player as inexperienced and young as he is. These traits provide a clear pathway towards future NFL starter.

He does have a very high-cut frame that saps his redirect skills and lateral quickness, but he works those limitations with anticipation to mute most concerns and allows his strengths to shine.

The former 3-star recruit's ability to establish first meaningful contact, clench and tie down defenders once latched was enough to make him a borderline top-five tackle prospect in this particular class.

Interior Offensive Linemen

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Chase Bisontis

Scouted by Brandon Thorn

Best Run-Blocker: Olaivavega Ioane
Best Pass-Blocker: Francis Mauigoa
Best Zone-Blocker: Chase Bisontis
Most Pro-Ready: Emmanuel Pregnon
Most Versatile: Francis Mauigoa

1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami (8.0)
2. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (7.9)
3. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (7.5)
4. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (7.4)
5. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (7.1)
6. Gennings Dunker, Iowa (7.1)
7. Brian Parker II, Duke (7.0)
8. Logan Taylor, Boston College (7.0)
9. Connor Lew, Auburn (7.0)
10. Parker Brailsford, Alabama (6.9)
11. Logan Jones, Iowa (6.7)
12. Beau Stephens, Iowa (6.6)
13. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M (6.5)

Explain the Grade: Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Bisontis has crept up the rankings throughout the process due to his fluidity of movement, low pad level and recovery skills to get out of compromising positions. These traits are hallmarks of a successful blocker in the NFL, because they provide a failsafe to win a rep when things like technique and footwork aren't perfect.

He also has a physical, aggressive demeanor, with the effort and enough force to finish blocks at a high level. When all of these things are taken into consideration, they cement him as a top-five guard in this class, with a chance to ascend further as the year progresses.

Edge-Rushers

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Texas Tech Red Raiders edge-rusher David Bailey

Scouted by Matt Holder

Best Speed-Rusher: Cashius Howell
Best Power-Rusher: Rueben Bain Jr.
Best Run-Stopper: Rueben Bain Jr.
Most Versatile: Keldric Faulk

1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (8.7)
2. David Bailey, Texas Tech (8.1)
3. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (8.1)
4. Keldric Faulk, Auburn (8.0)
5. T.J. Parker, Clemson (7.9)
6. Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon (7.8)
7. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (7.5)
8. Zion Young, Missouri (7.5)
9. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (7.4)
10. Romello Height, Texas Tech (7.4)
11. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee (7.3)
12. Tyreak Sapp, Florida (7.3)
13. Derrick Moore, Michigan (7.3)
14. John Henry Daley, Utah (7.2)
15. Gabe Jacas, Illinois (7.0)
16. Mikail Kamara, Indiana (6.7)
17. Quincy Rhodes Jr., Arkansas (6.5)

Explain the Grade: David Bailey, Texas Tech

Bailey has climbed up B/R's big board significantly and now holds a slight advantage over Howell to be this year's Edge2.

While both pass-rushers have a handful of pass-rush moves they can win with, the Texas Tech product's bag is a little deeper and has better length to fit the profile NFL teams want.

Granted, Bailey's run defense remains a work-in-progress, but taking a chance on a guy who currently leads the country in sacks (12.5) and tackles for loss (16.0) is a good bet. 

Defensive Linemen

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Oregon Ducks defensive tackle A'Mauri Washington

Scouted by Matt Holder

Best Nose Tackle: Domonique Orange
Best Pass-Rusher: LT Overton
Best Run-Stopper: Peter Woods
Most Versatile: LT Overton

1. Peter Woods, Clemson (8.3)
2. LT Overton, Alabama (7.9)
3. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon (7.7)
4. Christen Miller, Georgia (7.6)
5. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State (7.4)
6. Domonique Orange, Iowa State (7.3)
7. Tim Keenan III, Alabama (7.2)
8. Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State (7.1)
9. Caleb Banks, Florida (7.0)
10. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech (6.9)
11. Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati (6.8)
12. Zane Durant, Penn State (6.6)

Explain the Grade: A'mauri Washington, Oregon

After playing behind Derrick Harmon and Jamaree Caldwell on Oregon's deep 2024 defensive line, Washington slipped through the cracks heading into the season.

However, his presence has been felt this fall since the junior defensive tackle has the size (listed at 6'3", 330 pounds) and strength to be an impactful run defender at the next level. Also, he's shown flashes of being an effective bull-rusher with impressive quickness and athleticism to grow as a pass-rusher.

The latter is significant since this year's interior defensive line class lacks a true difference-maker in the passing game. 

Linebackers

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Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jake Golday

Scouted by Matt Holder

Best Blitzer: Arvell Reese
Best Run-Stopper: Arvell Reese
Best in Coverage: Sonny Style
Most Versatile: Arvell Reese

1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State (8.5)
2. Sonny Styles, Ohio State (7.8)
3. CJ Allen, Georgia (7.8)
4. Deontae Lawson, Alabama (7.6)
5. Jake Golday, Cincinnati (7.5)
6. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (7.4)
7. Whit Weeks, LSU (7.2)
8. Taurean York, Texas A&M (7.0)
9. Austin Romaine, Kansas State (6.9)
10. Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (6.8)
11. Harold Perkins Jr., LSU (6.7)
12. Isaiah Glasker, BYU (6.7)
13. Lander Barton, Utah (6.6)
14. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (6.5)

Explain the Grade: Jake Golday, Cincinnati

Golday spent the first three collegiate years as an edge defender at Central Arkansas before transferring to Cincinnati and switching positions. The linebacker has shown impressive speed, athleticism and fluid hips to be effective in coverage, while also displaying the strength to be a quality run defender and three-down linebacker.

The Bear-turned-Bearcat's biggest flaws are tied to his instincts, which are a result of still being new to the position.

Golday has a high ceiling and is on a similar trajectory as the Cleveland Browns' Carson Schwesinger, who went from being a walk-on at UCLA to the first pick of the second round in this past April's draft. 

Cornerbacks

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Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jyaire Hill

Scouted by Daniel Harms

Best in Man Coverage: Mansoor Delane
Best in Zone Coverage: Avieon Terrell
Best Slot Corner: D'Angelo Ponds
Most Versatile: Chandler Rivers

1. Mansoor Delane, LSU (8.6)
2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (8.5)
3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson (7.9)
4. Malik Muhammad, Texas (7.8)
5. Chandler Rivers, Duke (7.8)
6. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (7.6)
7. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (7.5)
8. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (7.5)
9. Jyaire Hill, Michigan (7.5)
10. Colton Hood, Tennessee (7.4)
11. Chris Johnson, San Diego State (7.4)
12. Will Lee III, Texas A&M (7.4)
13. Domani Jackson, Alabama (7.2)
14. Jermaine Mathews Jr., Ohio State (7.2)
15. Keith Abney II, Arizona State (7.1)
16. A.J. Harris, Penn State (7.0)
17. Jeremiah Cooper, Iowa State (6.9)

Explain the Grade: Jyaire Hill, Michigan

Much isn't being said about Hill, who has been playing his best football for the Wolverines.

Last season, the defensive back struggled to maintain a level head through the ups and downs of the campaign and found himself benched late in the year. The junior prospect fought back this season and learned how to bounce back from lost reps.

Hill has displayed advanced zone instincts and scheme versatility yet hasn't reached the upside his evident talent suggests. His ball tracking needs improvement, as shown by dropped interceptions, but his confidence is growing.

As a result, he should be viewed as an ascending player for next year's draft class. 

Safeties

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TCU Horned Frogs safety Bud Clark

Scouted by Daniel Harms

Best in Man Coverage: Caleb Downs
Best in Zone Coverage: Kamari Ramsey
Best Run-Stopper: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Most Versatile: Zakee Wheatley

1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State (9.3)
2. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (8.0)
3. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (7.9)
4. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (7.9)
5. Kamari Ramsey, USC (7.7)
6. Keon Sabb, Alabama (7.5)
7. Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma (7.2)
8. Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (7.0)
9. Tao Johnson, Utah (7.0)
10. Bud Clark, TCU (6.9)
11. Bray Hubbard, Alabama (6.9)
12. Michael Taaffe, Texas (6.8)
13. A.J. Haulcy, LSU (6.8)

Explain the Grade: Bud Clark, TCU

Clark is one of the most experienced defenders in college football, in part, because he's spent the better part of five seasons at TCU.

The fifth-year senior's career is decorated, and he's been a team captain for three straight seasons, showing he's not only earned the respect of his coaches but also his peers. 

The numbers and ball production look great on his resume, but when you dig deeper into his film, he's a player who quarterbacks can manipulate with relative ease, and his ball tracking when turning and running downfield is cause for concern.

The 6'2", 190-pound safety makes plays on the football with true instincts, but the inconsistency in his game is alarming.