2026 NFL Draft Big Board: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Post Senior Bowl Rankings

The Senior Bowl provided the last glimpse of on-field action before the 2026 NFL draft, with multiple prospects making positive impressions against top-level competition.

Each predraft all-star festivity serves as an opportunity. For example, John Carroll wide receiver Tyren Montgomery turned heads at the American Bowl before being invited to the Senior Bowl, where the Division III product continued his upward trajectory. LSU's Garrett Nussmeier helped answer questions after things went seriously wrong during the regular season. Others fell somewhere between those two points.

The last few weeks won't define a prospect, but they serve as the capper to successful collegiate careers and add to the overall evaluation.

The Bleacher Report Scouting Department had a pair of scouts in Mobile, Alabama, with others watching the daily coaches' film and keeping an eye on the other events. The last on-field portion of the evaluation is now counted among the group's latest set of overall and positional rankings.

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 225

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Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields

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. RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (8.6)
4. QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (8.6)
5. CB Mansoor Delane, LSU (8.6)
6. LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State (8.5)
7. CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (8.5)
8. Edge David Bailey, Texas Tech (8.4)
9. WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (8.3)
10. DL Peter Woods, Clemson (8.3)
11. WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State (8.3)
12. WR Makai Lemon, USC (8.1)
13. OT Spencer Fano, Utah (8.1)
14. LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State (8.1)
15. IOL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (8.0)
16. TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (8.0)
17. WR Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M (8.0)
18. CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson (8.0)
19. S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (8.0)
20. IOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (8.0)
21. DL Keldric Faulk, Auburn (8.0)
22. Edge Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (8.0)
23. Edge T.J. Parker, Clemson (7.9)
24. RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (7.9)
25. DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State (7.9)
26. WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.9)
27. S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (7.9)
28. QB Ty Simpson, Alabama (7.9)
29. CB D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (7.8)
30. Edge Akheem Mesidor, Miami (7.8)
31. CB Malik Muhammad, Texas (7.8)
32. WR Denzel Boston, Washington (7.8)
33. LB CJ Allen, Georgia (7.8)
34. CB Chandler Rivers, Duke (7.8)
35. S Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (7.8)
36. DL Lee Hunter, Texas Tech (7.7)
37. WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.7)
38. Edge Zion Young, Missouri (7.7)
39. OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (7.7)
40. S Kamari Ramsey, USC (7.7)
41. WR Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati (7.7)
42. TE Max Klare, Ohio State (7.7)
43. RB Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (7.7)
44. WR Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech (7.6)
45. DL Christen Miller, Georgia (7.6)
46. WR Deion Burks, Oklahoma (7.6)
47. Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois (7.6)
48. LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati (7.6)
49. DL Caleb Banks, Florida (7.5)
50. CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina (7.5)
51. Edge R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (7.5)
52. OT Caleb Lomu, Utah (7.5)
53. CB Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (7.5)
54. WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.5)
55. TE Jack Endries, Texas (7.5)
56. QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (7.5)
57. IOL Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (7.5)
58. LB Deontae Lawson, Alabama (7.5)
59. CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (7.5)
60. WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.5)
61. OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia (7.4)
62. WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.4)
63. CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State (7.4)
64. WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State (7.4)
65. Edge Derrick Moore, Michigan (7.4)
66. CB Colton Hood, Tennessee (7.4)
67. S A.J. Haulcy, LSU (7.4)
68. TE Michael Trigg, Baylor (7.4)
69. CB Treydan Stukes, Arizona (7.4)
70. WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss (7.4)
71. CB Julian Neal, Arkansas (7.4)
72. IOL Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (7.4)
73. DL LT Overton, Alabama (7.4)
74. CB Will Lee III, Texas A&M (7.4)
75. QB Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss (7.4)
76. S Jakobe Thomas, Miami (7.4)
77. LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri (7.4)
78. S Louis Moore, Indiana (7.3)
79. DL Domonique Orange, Iowa State (7.3)
80. RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State (7.3)
81. OT Markel Bell, Miami (7.3)
82. Edge Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (7.3)
83. LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (7.3)
84. CB Daylen Everette, Georgia (7.3)
85. WR Chris Bell, Louisville (7.3)
86. TE Eli Raridon, Notre Dame (7.2)
87. RB Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas (7.2)
88. OT Blake Miller, Clemson (7.2)
89. DL Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State (7.2)
90. CB Domani Jackson, Alabama (7.2)
91. WR Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.2)
92. Edge Romello Height, Texas Tech (7.2)
93. WR Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.1)
94. S Genesis Smith, Arizona (7.1)
95. CB Keith Abney II, Arizona State (7.1)
96. IOL Sam Hecht, Kansas State (7.1)
97. QB Carson Beck, Miami (7.1)
98. OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (7.1)
99. S Bud Clark, TCU (7.1)
100. TE Justin Joly, North Carolina State (7.1)
101. IOL Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (7.1)
102. LB Taurean York, Texas A&M (7.0)
103. OT Austin Barber, Florida (7.0)
104. S Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (7.0)
105. IOL Brian Parker II, Duke (7.0)
106. IOL Carver Willis, Washington (7.0)
107. Edge Joshua Josephs, Tennessee (7.0)
108. TE Sam Roush, Stanford (6.9)
109. IOL Gennings Dunker, Iowa (7.0)
110. QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson (7.0)
111. WR Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.0)
112. TE Oscar Delp, Georgia (7.0)
113. IOL Jake Slaughter, Florida (7.0)
114. IOL Connor Lew, Auburn (7.0)
115. DL Tim Keenan III, Alabama (7.0)
116. WR Skyler Bell, Connecticut (7.0)
117. CB Hezekiah Masses, California (7.0)
118. LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (6.9)
119. OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State (6.9)
120. QB Drew Allar, Penn State (6.9)
121. IOL Beau Stephens, Iowa (6.9)
122. CB Ephesians Prysock, Washington (6.9)
123. RB Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.9)
124. IOL Logan Taylor, Boston College (6.9)
125. CB Jadon Canady, Oregon (6.9)
126. TE Tanner Koziol, Houston (6.8)
127. WR Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (6.8)
128. TE Dae'Quan Wright, Ole Miss (6.8)
129. OT Jude Bowry, Boston College (6.8)
130. CB Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina (6.8)
131. Edge Tyreak Sapp, Florida (6.8)
132. CB T.J. Hall, Iowa (6.8)
133. OT Kage Casey, Boise State (6.8)
134. S Michael Taaffe, Texas (6.8)
135. RB Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (6.8)
136. CB Keionte Scott, Miami (6.8)
137. TE Josh Cuevas, Alabama (6.7)
138. WR Antonio Williams, Clemson (6.7)
139. IOL Logan Jones, Iowa (6.7)
140. DL Zane Durant, Penn State (6.7)
141. CB Tacario Davis, Washington (6.7)
142. RB Noah Whittington, Oregon (6.7)
143. IOL Jalen Farmer, Kentucky (6.7)
144. IOL James Brockermeyer, Miami (6.6)
145. LB Lander Barton, Utah (6.6)
146. WR Keelan Marion, Miami (6.6)
147. TE Joe Royer, Cincinnati (6.6)
148. DL Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati (6.6)
149. TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt (6.5)
150. OT Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M (6.5)
151. DL Gracen Halton, Oklahoma (6.5)
152. WR Lewis Bond, Boston College (6.5)
153. QB Cole Payton, North Dakota State (6.5)
154. TE Marlin Klein, Michigan (6.5)
155. IOL Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M (6.5)
156. IOL Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA (6.5)
157. LB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU (6.5)
158. S Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma (6.5)
159. WR Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech (6.5)
160. IOL Anez Cooper, Miami (6.5)
161. DL Rayshaun Benny, Michigan (6.4)
162. WR Kaden Wetjen, Iowa (6.4)
163. LB Justin Jefferson, Alabama (6.4)
164. QB Taylen Green, Arkansas (6.4)
165. WR Barion Brown, Miami (6.4)
166. RB Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (6.4)
167. Edge Anthony Lucas, USC (6.4)
168. LB Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (6.3)
169. Edge Caden Curry, Ohio State (6.3)
170. DL Max Llewellyn, Iowa (6.3)
171. RB Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (6.3)
172. TE John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming (6.3)
173. IOL Jeremiah Wright, Auburn (6.3)
174. WR CJ Daniels, Miami (6.3)
175. S Jacob Thomas, James Madison (6.3)
176. OT Nolan Rucci, Penn State (6.2)
177. WR Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri (6.2)
178. Edge Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan (6.2)
179. LB Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh (6.2)
180. OT Drew Shelton, Penn State (6.2)
181. DL Chris McClellan, Missouri (6.2)
182. OT Isaiah World, Oregon (6.2)
183. IOL Parker Brailsford, Alabama (6.2)
184. RB Roman Hemby, Indiana (6.2)
185. TE Dan Villari, Syracuse (6.2)
186. LB Aiden Fisher, Indiana (6.1)
187. IOL Pat Coogan, Indiana (6.1)
188. TE Khalil Dinkins, Penn State (6.1)
189. DL Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss (6.1)
190. RB Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma (6.0)
191. TE Riley Nowakowski, Indiana (6.0)
192. QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (6.0)
193. OT Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame (6.0)
194. QB Sawyer Robertson, Baylor (6.0)
195. Edge Mikail Kamara, Indiana (6.0)
196. RB Adam Randall, Clemson (6.0)
197. DL Nick Barrett, South Carolina (6.0)
198. RB Kaelon Black, Indiana (5.9)
199. OT J.C. Davis, Illinois (5.9)
200. LB Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas (5.9)
201. Edge Jack Pyburn, LSU (5.9)
202. IOL Keagen Trost, Missouri (5.9)
203. QB Luke Altmyer, Illinois (5.9)
204. WR Hank Beatty, Illinois (5.9)
205. IOL Caden Barnett, Wyoming (5.9)
206. OT Reuben Unije, UCLA (5.9)
207. OT Alan Herron, Maryland (5.8)
208. RB Jam Miller, Alabama (5.8)
209. IOL Delby Lemieux, Dartmouth (5.8)
210. RB CJ Donaldson, Ohio State (5.8)
211. Edge Logan Fano, Utah (5.8)
212. IOL Ethan Onianwa, Ohio State (5.8)
213. WR Romello Brinson, SMU (5.8)
214. WR Aaron Anderson, LSU (5.7)
215. Edge Kalil Alexander, Texas State (5.7)
216. S DeShon Singleton, Nebraska (5.7)
217. IOL Fa'alili Fa'amoe, Wake Forest (5.7)
218. QB Jalon Daniels, Kansas (5.7)
219. IOL Fernando Carmona, Arkansas (5.7)
220. Edge Eric O'Neill, Rutgers (5.7)
221. DL Jackie Marshall, Baylor (5.7)
222. IOL Alex Harkey, Oregon (5.7)
223. QB Mark Gronowski, Iowa (5.6)
224. DL Deven Eastern, Minnesota (5.6)
225. DL Aaron Graves, Iowa (5.6)

Quarterbacks

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Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green

Scouted by Dame Parson

Most Accurate: Fernando Mendoza
Best Arm Strength: Drew Allar
Best Mobility: Taylen Green
Most Pro-Ready: Fernando Mendoza

1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (8.6)
2. Ty Simpson, Alabama (7.9)
3. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (7.5)
4. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss (7.4)
5. Carson Beck, Miami (7.1)
6. Cade Klubnik, Clemson (7.0)
7. Drew Allar, Penn State (6.9)
8. Cole Payton, North Dakota State (6.5)
9. Taylen Green, Arkansas (6.4)
10. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (6.0)
11. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor (6.0)
12. Luke Altmyer, Illinois (5.9)
13. Jalon Daniels, Kansas (5.7)
14. Mark Gronowski, Iowa (5.6)

Explain the Grade: Taylen Green, Arkansas

Once graded as a potential Day 2 draft pick, Green has seen his stock plummet over the last few months. Green possesses all of the physical traits NFL teams want at the quarterback position, yet he lacks the nuance and consistent accuracy to be viewed as an early selection. Instead of a potential rookie starter, Green is more of a project who will need time to sit, learn and develop before getting a real shot to lead a franchise.

Running Backs

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Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr.

Scouted by Dame Parson

Best Speed: Jeremiyah Love
Best Power: Mike Washington Jr.
Best Vision: Emmett Johnson
Best Hands: Desmond Reid
Best Third-Down Back: Jeremiyah Love

1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (8.6)
2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (7.9)
3. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (7.7)
4. Kaytron Allen, Penn State (7.3)
5. Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas (7.2)
6. Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.9)
7. Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (6.8)
8. Noah Whittington, Oregon (6.7)
9. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (6.4)
10. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (6.3)
11. Roman Hemby, Indiana (6.2)
12. Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma (6.0)
13. Adam Randall, Clemson (6.0)
14. Kaelon Black, Indiana (5.9)
15. Jam Miller, Alabama (5.8)
16. CJ Donaldson, Ohio State (5.8)

Explain the Grade: Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas

Washington is an explosive, downhill bulldozer of a running back. He plays with enough burst and top-end speed to rip off big plays for explosive gains. He finishes runs with violence, seeking to inflict punishment with either a straight arm or by lowering his shoulder and running through a defender's face. However, he must develop his technique as a pass-protector if he desires to see heavy snaps as a rookie. 

Wide Receivers

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USC wide receiver Makai Lemon

Scouted by Dame Parson

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

1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (8.3)
2. Carnell Tate, Ohio State (8.3)
3. Makai Lemon, USC (8.1)
4. Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M (8.0)
5. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.9)
6. Denzel Boston, Washington (7.8)
7. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.7)
8. Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati (7.7)
9. Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech (7.6)
10. Deion Burks, Oklahoma (7.6)
11. Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.5)
12. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.5)
13. Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.4)
14. Ted Hurst, Georgia State (7.4)
15. De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss (7.4)
16. Chris Bell, Louisville (7.3)
17. Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.2)
18. Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.1)
19. Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.0)
20. Skyler Bell, Connecticut (7.0)
21. Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (6.8)
22. Antonio Williams, Clemson (6.7)
23. Keelan Marion, Miami (6.6)
24. Lewis Bond, Boston College (6.5)
25. Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech (6.5)
26. Kaden Wetjen, Iowa (6.4)
27. Barion Brown, Miami (6.4)
28. CJ Daniels, Miami (6.3)
29. Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri (6.2)
30. Hank Beatty, Illinois (5.9)
31. Romello Brinson, SMU (5.8)
32. Aaron Anderson, LSU (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Makai Lemon, USC

Lemon is one of the draft class' best pure playmakers. His combination of quickness, play-strength and route-running makes it difficult for opposing nickel defenders to cover.

He is the best available slot receiver, but he leaves a lot to be desired as an outside-the-numbers winner, which limits his fit there in an NFL offense. Still, he will be a safety blanket and a chain-mover for his next quarterback.  

Tight Ends

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North Carolina State tight end Justin Joly

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. Max Klare, Ohio State (7.7)
3. Jack Endries, Texas (7.5)
4. Michael Trigg, Baylor (7.4)
5. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame (7.2)
6. Justin Joly, North Carolina State (7.1)
7. Sam Roush, Stanford (6.9)
8. Oscar Delp, Georgia (7.0)
9. Tanner Koziol, Houston (6.8)
10. Dae'Quan Wright, Ole Miss (6.8)
11. Josh Cuevas, Alabama (6.7)
12. Joe Royer, Cincinnati (6.6)
13. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt (6.5)
14. Marlin Klein, Michigan (6.5)
15. John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming (6.3)
16. Dan Villari, Syracuse (6.2)
17. Khalil Dinkins, Penn State (6.1)
18. Riley Nowakowski, Indiana (6.0)

Explain the Grade: Justin Joly, North Carolina State

Joly could end up as one of the best receiving options from the upcoming class thanks to his impressive hands through contact, ball skills and nuance as a route-runner. Even when he's covered, he's open.

However, he isn't the most explosive mover to create separation, and living in a more contested world at the NFL level doesn't always yield results. He needs to improve his functional strength to become a more complete tight end, both as a blocker and when fighting through contact.

With the floor he provides as a pass-catcher, the opportunity to shore up the other areas of his game could yield significant results. 

Offensive Tackles

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Miami offensive tackle Markel Bell

Scouted by Brandon Thorn

Best Run-Blocker: Spencer Fano
Best Pass-Blocker: Spencer Fano
Best Zone-Blocker: Monroe Freeling
Most Pro-Ready: Blake Miller
Most Versatile: Spencer Fano

1. Spencer Fano, Utah (8.1)
2. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (7.7)
3. Caleb Lomu, Utah (7.5)
4. Monroe Freeling, Georgia (7.4)
5. Markel Bell, Miami (7.3)
6. Blake Miller, Clemson (7.2)
7. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (7.1)
8. Austin Barber, Florida (7.0)
9. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State (6.9)
10. Jude Bowry, Boston College (6.8)
11. Kage Casey, Boise State (6.8)
12. Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M (6.5)
13. Nolan Rucci, Penn State (6.2)
14. Drew Shelton, Penn State (6.2)
15. Isaiah World, Oregon (6.2)
16. Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame (6.0)
17. J.C. Davis, Illinois (5.9)
18. Reuben Unije, UCLA (5.9)
19. Alan Herron, Maryland (5.8)

Explain the Grade: Markel Bell, Miami

Bell is a 6'9", 345-pound former JUCO product, who steadily improved over his two seasons at Miami and capped off his college career with a solid, bend-don't-break performance at the Senior Bowl. Bell increasingly learned to weaponize his massive wingspan and length with potent independent strikes that routinely establish first meaningful contact on rushers to disrupt their timing. Once Bell makes contact, it is usually enough for him to win reps. This skill signals a quality NFL swing tackle, who can stick in a lineup inside a rhythmic, quick-hitting passing game, where his blend of size and skill can serve as a functional starter.

Interior Offensive Linemen

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Kansas State center Sam Hecht

Scouted by Brandon Thorn

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

1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami (8.0)
2. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (8.0)
3. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (7.5)
4. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (7.4)
5. Sam Hecht, Kansas State (7.1)
6. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (7.1)
7. Brian Parker II, Duke (7.0)
8. Carver Willis, Washington (7.0)
9. Gennings Dunker, Iowa (7.0)
10. Jake Slaughter, Florida (7.0)
11. Connor Lew, Auburn (7.0)
12. Beau Stephens, Iowa (6.9)
13. Logan Taylor, Boston College (6.9)
14. Logan Jones, Iowa (6.7)
15. Jalen Farmer, Kentucky (6.7)
16. James Brockermeyer, Miami (6.6)
17. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M (6.5)
18. Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA (6.5)
19. Anez Cooper, Miami (6.5)
20. Jeremiah Wright, Auburn (6.3)
21. Parker Brailsford, Alabama (6.2)
22. Pat Coogan, Indiana (6.1)
23. Keagen Trost, Missouri (5.9)
24. Caden Barnett, Wyoming (5.9)
25. Delby Lemieux, Dartmouth (5.8)
26. Ethan Onianwa, Ohio State (5.8)
27. Fa'alili Fa'amoe, Wake Forest (5.7)
28. Fernando Carmona, Arkansas (5.7)
29. Alex Harkey, Oregon (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Sam Hecht, Kansas State

Hecht is a sturdy, alert presence at the pivot, who overcomes mid-level pure power and athletic ability with efficient movement skills and technique. He checked those boxes during practice at the Senior Bowl and looks like a future NFL starter on a similar level as Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz.

Edge-Rushers

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Illinois defensive end Gabe Jacas

Scouted by Matt Holder

Best Speed-Rusher: David Bailey
Best Power-Rusher: Rueben Bain Jr.
Best Run-Stopper: Rueben Bain Jr.
Most Versatile: Zion Young

1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (8.7)
2. David Bailey, Texas Tech (8.4)
3. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (8.0)
4. T.J. Parker, Clemson (7.9)
5. Akheem Mesidor, Miami (7.8)
6. Zion Young, Missouri (7.7)
7. Gabe Jacas, Illinois (7.6)
8. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (7.5)
9. Derrick Moore, Michigan (7.4)
10. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (7.3)
11. Romello Height, Texas Tech (7.2)
12. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee (7.0)
13. Tyreak Sapp, Florida (6.8)
14. Anthony Lucas, USC (6.4)
15. Caden Curry, Ohio State (6.3)
16. Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan (6.2)
17. Mikail Kamara, Indiana (6.0)
18. Jack Pyburn, LSU (5.9)
19. Logan Fano, Utah (5.8)
20. Kalil Alexander, Texas State (5.7)
21. Eric O'Neill, Rutgers (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Gabe Jacas, Illinois

Jacas is one of the biggest risers coming out of the Senior Bowl, collecting win after win in the one-on-ones and several sacks during the team periods. He still leaves something to be desired as a run-defender and measured lighter than expected. Still, the 6'3", 260-pound edge-defender still presents an intriguing combination of size and athleticism. Even better, the Illinois product showed improved hand usage as a pass-rusher in Mobile. 

Defensive Linemen

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Auburn defensive lineman Keldric Faulk

Scouted by Matt Holder

Best Nose Tackle: Kayden McDonald
Best Pass-Rusher: Peter Woods
Best Run-Stopper: Peter Woods
Most Versatile: Keldric Faulk

1. Peter Woods, Clemson (8.3)
2. Keldric Faulk, Auburn (8.0)
3. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State (7.9)
4. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech (7.7)
5. Christen Miller, Georgia (7.6)
6. Caleb Banks, Florida (7.5)
7. LT Overton, Alabama (7.4)
8. Domonique Orange, Iowa State (7.3)
9. Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State (7.2)
10. Tim Keenan III, Alabama (7.0)
11. Zane Durant, Penn State (6.7)
12. Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati (6.6)
13. Gracen Halton, Oklahoma (6.5)
14. Rayshaun Benny, Michigan (6.4)
15. Max Llewellyn, Iowa (6.3)
16. Chris McClellan, Missouri (6.2)
17. Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss (6.1)
18. Nick Barrett, South Carolina (6.0)
19. Jackie Marshall, Baylor (5.7)
20. Deven Eastern, Minnesota (5.6)
21. Aaron Graves, Iowa (5.6)

Explain the Grade: Keldric Faulk, Auburn

Faulk's position grouping was recently switched from edge-defender to defensive line, because his physical profile fits better, which translate to his best position in the NFL. The 6'6", 285-pounder profiles much better as a 4i-technique in odd fronts versus a standup outside linebacker or 5/6-tech among even looks. He doesn't have the twitch or bend to live on the outside and is a more productive pass-rusher when lined up inside the offensive tackle. 

Linebackers

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Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter

Scouted by Matt Holder

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

1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State (8.5)
2. Sonny Styles, Ohio State (8.1)
3. CJ Allen, Georgia (7.8)
4. Jake Golday, Cincinnati (7.6)
5. Deontae Lawson, Alabama (7.5)
6. Josiah Trotter, Missouri (7.4)
7. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (7.3)
8. Taurean York, Texas A&M (7.0)
9. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (6.9)
10. Lander Barton, Utah (6.6)
11. Harold Perkins Jr., LSU (6.5)
12. Justin Jefferson, Alabama (6.4)
13. Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (6.3)
14. Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh (6.2)
15. Aiden Fisher, Indiana (6.1)
16. Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas (5.9)

Explain the Grade: Josiah Trotter, Missouri

It was a surprise to see Trotter enter this year's draft class, hence his omission from previous B/R rankings. But the redshirt sophomore's tape speaks for itself. He has his dad's (two-time All-Pro Jeremiah Trotter) instincts against the run, combined with impressive speed and acceleration to capitalize and make several plays near the line of scrimmage. Josiah is undoubtedly a top-100 draft pick and could sneak into the top 50 with an impressive showing at the NFL combine. 

Cornerbacks

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Miami nickel corner Keionte Scott

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 (8.0)
4. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (7.8)
5. Malik Muhammad, Texas (7.8)
6. Chandler Rivers, Duke (7.8)
7. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina (7.5)
8. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (7.5)
9. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (7.5)
10. Chris Johnson, San Diego State (7.4)
11. Colton Hood, Tennessee (7.4)
12. Treydan Stukes, Arizona (7.4)
13. Julian Neal, Arkansas (7.4)
14. Will Lee III, Texas A&M (7.4)
15. Daylen Everette, Georgia (7.3)
16. Domani Jackson, Alabama (7.2)
17. Keith Abney II, Arizona State (7.1)
18. Hezekiah Masses, California (7.0)
19. Ephesians Prysock, Washington (6.9)
20. Jadon Canady, Oregon (6.9)
21. Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina (6.8
22. T.J. Hall, Iowa (6.8)
23. Keionte Scott, Miami (6.8)
24. Tacario Davis, Washington (6.7)

Explain the Grade: Keionte Scott, Miami

Scott is fearless when working at or near the line of scrimmage and displays excellent closing speed. His willingness to throw his body around against the run game and prowess as a blitzer allow him to consistently disrupt plays in the backfield. He delivers welcomes the contact and hits with his whole body.

However, he doesn't bring much as a coverage player. He doesn't mirror in man-coverage well and struggles with identifying route-concepts in zone.

His play at Miami showed he's an excellent blitzer, but he needs to improve his coverage.

Safeties

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TCU safety Bud Clark

Scouted by Daniel Harms

Best in Man Coverage: Caleb Downs
Best in Zone Coverage: Bud Clark
Best Run-Stopper: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Most Versatile: Louis Moore

1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State (9.3)
2. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (8.0)
3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (7.9)
4. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (7.8)
5. Kamari Ramsey, USC (7.7)
6. A.J. Haulcy, LSU (7.4)
7. Jakobe Thomas, Miami (7.4)
8. Louis Moore, Indiana (7.3)
9. Genesis Smith, Arizona (7.1)
10. Bud Clark, TCU (7.1)
11. Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (7.0)
12. Michael Taaffe, Texas (6.8)
13. Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma (6.5)
14. Jacob Thomas, James Madison (6.3)
15. DeShon Singleton, Nebraska (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Bud Clark, S, TCU

Clark is one of the incoming class' most instinctual defenders, and his ball production reflects as much with numerous interceptions and passes defensed. He's always looking to jump routes and brings the skill set to flex over the slot and cover tight ends/wide receivers. His time in Mobile showed everyone his immense upside, with how well he took to coaching and the type of energy he brings to a defense. Not only was he one of the week's biggest winners, but he will also be one of the biggest risers in mock drafts, now accurately reflecting his grade.