2026 NFL Draft Big Board Post-Combine Rankings from B/R NFL Scouting Dept.

The 2026 NFL class put on a show at Lucas Oil Stadium during this year's combine. In fact, multiple position groups were historically good as the fastest and most explosive in history (at least since the results originally became public in 2003).

The Bleacher Report Scouting Department was in attendance for the event, watching the workouts and gathering intel. Upon returning, B/R's scouts sat down and pieced together their latest draft board, with tweaks based on what happened in Indianapolis.

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 250

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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love

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

1. S Caleb Downs, Ohio State (9.3)

2. RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (9.0)

3. QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (8.6)

4. LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State (8.5)

5. Edge Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (8.5)

6. LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State (8.4)

7. Edge David Bailey, Texas Tech (8.4)

8. WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (8.3)

9. WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State (8.3)

10. CB Mansoor Delane, LSU (8.2)

11. DL Peter Woods, Clemson (8.2)

12. WR Makai Lemon, USC (8.1)

13. OT Spencer Fano, Utah (8.1)

14. CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (8.1)

15. IOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (8.1)

16. TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (8.0)

17. IOL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (8.0)

18. WR Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M (8.0)

19. CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson (8.0)

20. S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (8.0)

21. S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (8.0)

22. DL Keldric Faulk, Auburn (8.0)

23. Edge T.J. Parker, Clemson (7.9)

24. WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.9)

25. DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State (7.9)

26. QB Ty Simpson, Alabama (7.9)

27. Edge Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (7.9)

28. CB D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (7.8)

29. Edge Akheem Mesidor, Miami (7.8)

30. WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.8)

31. LB CJ Allen, Georgia (7.8)

32. CB Chandler Rivers, Duke (7.8)

33. WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.8)

34. RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (7.8)

35. DL Lee Hunter, Texas Tech (7.7)

36. Edge Zion Young, Missouri (7.7)

37. OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (7.7)

38. RB Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas (7.7)

39. TE Max Klare, Ohio State (7.7)

40. S Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (7.7)

41. WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.6)

42. CB Malik Muhammad, Texas (7.6)

43. OT Blake Miller, Clemson (7.6)

44. LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati (7.6)

45. OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia (7.6)

46. DL Christen Miller, Georgia (7.6)

47. Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois (7.6)

48. WR Denzel Boston, Washington (7.6)

49. DL Caleb Banks, Florida (7.5)

50. OT Caleb Lomu, Utah (7.5)

51. QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (7.5)

52. Edge R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (7.5)

53. CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina (7.5)

54. IOL Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (7.5)

55. S Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (7.5)

56. WR Deion Burks, Oklahoma (7.5)

57. WR Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati (7.5)

58. IOL Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (7.5)

59. CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State (7.5)

60. S Kamari Ramsey, USC (7.5)

61. RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State (7.5)

62. LB Deontae Lawson, Alabama (7.5)

63. CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (7.4)

64. WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State (7.4)

65. Edge Derrick Moore, Michigan (7.4)

66. S A.J. Haulcy, LSU (7.4)

67. CB Colton Hood, Tennessee (7.4)

68. WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss (7.4)

69. TE Michael Trigg, Baylor (7.4)

70. CB Treydan Stukes, Arizona (7.4)

71. CB Devin Moore, Florida (7.4)

72. LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri (7.4)

73. WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.4)

74. DL LT Overton, Alabama (7.4)

75. CB Will Lee III, Texas A&M (7.4)

76. S Jakobe Thomas, Miami (7.4)

77. OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State (7.3)

78. DL Domonique Orange, Iowa State (7.3)

79. RB Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (7.3)

80. OT Markel Bell, Miami (7.3)

81. Edge Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (7.3)

82. WR Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech (7.3)

83. LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (7.3)

84. TE Jack Endries, Texas (7.3)

85. CB Daylen Everette, Georgia (7.3)

86. WR Chris Bell, Louisville (7.3)

87. IOL Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (7.2)

88. TE Eli Raridon, Notre Dame (7.2)

89. CB Julian Neal, Arkansas (7.2)

90. DL Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State (7.2)

91. Edge Romello Height, Texas Tech (7.2)

92. WR Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.2)

93. S Louis Moore, Indiana (7.2)

94. CB Domani Jackson, Alabama (7.2)

95. S Bud Clark, TCU (7.1)

96. IOL Gennings Dunker, Iowa (7.1)

97. S Genesis Smith, Arizona (7.1)

98. OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (7.1)

99. CB Keith Abney II, Arizona State (7.1)

100. IOL Sam Hecht, Kansas State (7.1)

101. QB Drew Allar, Penn State (7.1)

102. WR Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.1)

103. LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (7.1)

104. TE Justin Joly, North Carolina State (7.1)

105. QB Carson Beck, Miami (7.1)

106. TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt (7.0)

107. TE Sam Roush, Stanford (7.0)

108. S Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (7.0)

109. OT Jude Bowry, Boston College (7.0)

110. Edge Joshua Josephs, Tennessee (7.0)

111. WR Skyler Bell, Connecticut (7.0)

112. OT Austin Barber, Florida (7.0)

113. LB Taurean York, Texas A&M (7.0)

114. IOL Jake Slaughter, Florida (7.0)

115. WR Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.0)

116. IOL Brian Parker II, Duke (7.0)

117. IOL Carver Willis, Washington (7.0)

118. TE Oscar Delp, Georgia (7.0)

119. IOL Connor Lew, Auburn (7.0)

120. DL Tim Keenan III, Alabama (7.0)

121. IOL Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame (7.0)

122. TE Dallen Bentley, Utah (6.9)

123. CB Hezekiah Masses, California (6.9)

124. IOL Beau Stephens, Iowa (6.9)

125. CB Ephesians Prysock, Washington (6.9)

126. QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson (6.9)

127. RB Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.9)

128. IOL Logan Taylor, Boston College (6.9)

129. CB Jadon Canady, Oregon (6.9)

130. Edge Malachi Lawrence, UCF (6.9)

131. QB Cole Payton, North Dakota State (6.8)

132. WR Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (6.8)

133. WR Antonio Williams, Clemson (6.8)

134. TE Tanner Koziol, Houston (6.8)

135. CB Tacario Davis, Washington (6.8)

136. Edge Tyreak Sapp, Florida (6.8)

137. TE Dae'Quan Wright, Ole Miss (6.8)

138. CB Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina (6.8)

139. OT Kage Casey, Boise State (6.8)

140. S Michael Taaffe, Texas (6.8)

141. RB Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (6.8)

142. CB Keionte Scott, Miami (6.8)

143. DL Zane Durant, Penn State (6.7)

144. TE Josh Cuevas, Alabama (6.7)

145. IOL Jalen Farmer, Kentucky (6.7)

146. CB T.J. Hall, Iowa (6.7)

147. IOL Parker Brailsford, Alabama (6.7)

148. WR Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati (6.7)

149. IOL Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma (6.7)

150. RB Noah Whittington, Oregon (6.7)

151. IOL Logan Jones, Iowa (6.7)

152. LB Lander Barton, Utah (6.6)

153. Edge Jaishawn Barham, Michigan (6.6)

154. TE Joe Royer, Cincinnati (6.6)

155. WR Lewis Bond, Boston College (6.6)

156. DL Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati (6.6)

157. WR Eric McAlister, TCU (6.6)

158. DL Gracen Halton, Oklahoma (6.5)

159. TE Marlin Klein, Michigan (6.5)

160. IOL Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M (6.5)

161. WR Keelan Marion, Miami (6.5)

162. DL Albert Regis, Texas A&M (6.5)

163. IOL Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA (6.5)

164. LB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU (6.5)

165. S Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma (6.5)

166. WR Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech (6.5)

167. RB Eli Heidenreich, Navy (6.5)

168. CB Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin (6.5)

169. QB Taylen Green, Arkansas (6.4)

170. WR Kaden Wetjen, Iowa (6.4)

171. OT Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame (6.4)

172. DL Rayshaun Benny, Michigan (6.4)

173. LB Justin Jefferson, Alabama (6.4)

174. RB Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (6.4)

175. S Jalen Stroman, Notre Dame (6.4)

176. Edge Anthony Lucas, USC (6.4)

177. IOL Anez Cooper, Miami (6.4)

178. WR Bryce Lance, North Dakota State (6.3)

179. LB Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (6.3)

180. TE Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M (6.3)

181. OT Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M (6.3)

182. Edge Caden Curry, Ohio State (6.3)

183. DL Nick Barrett, South Carolina (6.3)

184. IOL Jeremiah Wright, Auburn (6.3)

185. DL Max Llewellyn, Iowa (6.3)

186. WR CJ Daniels, Miami (6.3)

187. S Jacob Thomas, James Madison (6.3)

188. LB Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh (6.2)

189. TE John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming (6.2)

190. WR Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri (6.2)

191. Edge Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan (6.2)

192. S VJ Payne, Kansas State (6.2)

193. OT Drew Shelton, Penn State (6.2)

194. DL Chris McClellan, Missouri (6.2)

195. OT Isaiah World, Oregon (6.2)

196. IOL DJ Campbell, Texas (6.2)

197. RB Roman Hemby, Indiana (6.2)

198. TE Dan Villari, Syracuse (6.2)

199. TE Riley Nowakowski, Indiana (6.1)

200. OT Nolan Rucci, Penn State (6.1)

201. LB Aiden Fisher, Indiana (6.1)

202. CB Andre Fuller, Toledo (6.1)

203. IOL Micah Morris, Georgia (6.1)

204. IOL Pat Coogan, Indiana (6.1)

205. RB Kaelon Black, Indiana (6.1)

206. WR Barion Brown, Miami (6.1)

207. DL Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss (6.1)

208. Edge Keyron Crawford, Auburn (6.0)

209. RB Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma (6.0)

210. WR Kendrick Law, Kentucky (6.0)

211. LB Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma (6.0)

212. RB Robert Henry Jr., UTSA (6.0)

213. OT Enrique Cruz Jr., Kansas (6.0)

214. QB Sawyer Robertson, Baylor (6.0)

215. Edge Mikail Kamara, Indiana (6.0)

216. DL DeMonte Capehart, Clemson (6.0)

217. RB Adam Randall, Clemson (6.0)

218. WR Tyren Montgomery, John Carroll (6.0)

219. IOL Fernando Carmona, Arkansas (5.9)

220. WR Chase Roberts, BYU (5.9)

221. IOL Keagen Trost, Missouri (5.9)

222. LB Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State (5.9)

223. OT J.C. Davis, Illinois (5.9)

224. RB Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (5.9)

225. QB Luke Altmyer, Illinois (5.9)

226. Edge Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke (5.9)

227. CB Avery Smith, Toledo (5.9)

228. OT Diego Pounds, Ole Miss (5.9)

229. Edge Jack Pyburn, LSU (5.9)

230. QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (5.9)

231. WR Hank Beatty, Illinois (5.9)

232. IOL Caden Barnett, Wyoming (5.9)

233. DL Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech (5.9)

234. DL Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana (5.8)

235. OT Travis Burke, Memphis (5.8)

236. S Dalton Johnson, Arizona (5.8)

237. OT Alan Herron, Maryland (5.8)

238. Edge Logan Fano, Utah (5.8)

239. WR Romello Brinson, SMU (5.8)

240. OT Reuben Unije, UCLA (5.8)

241. Edge Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College (5.8)

242. S DeShon Singleton, Nebraska (5.7)

243. WR Aaron Anderson, LSU (5.7)

244. IOL Jager Burton, Kentucky (5.7)

245. QB Jalon Daniels, Kansas (5.7)

246. IOL James Brockermeyer, Miami (5.7)

247. TE Khalil Dinkins, Penn State (5.7)

248. DL Jackie Marshall, Baylor (5.7)

249. RB CJ Donaldson, Ohio State (5.7)

250. Edge George Gumbs Jr., Florida (5.7)

Quarterbacks

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North Dakota State's Cole Payton

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. Drew Allar, Penn State (7.1)
5. Carson Beck, Miami (7.1)
6. Cade Klubnik, Clemson (6.9)
7. Cole Payton, North Dakota State (6.8)
8. Taylen Green, Arkansas (6.4)
9. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor (6.0)
10. Luke Altmyer, Illinois (5.9)
11. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (5.9)
12. Jalon Daniels, Kansas (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Cole Payton, North Dakota State

Payton is a well-built and toolsy quarterback prospect with dual-threat ability. The left-handed signal caller throws with accuracy and velocity to the first and second levels of the field. Teams looking for a developmental QB, who is not overly raw, should consider Payton. He is experienced in taking snaps from under center and traditional play-action passes, which is a positive. Plus, his physical upside is among the highest in this class. 

Running Backs

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Penn State's Kaytron Allen

Scouted by Dame Parson

Best Speed: Mike Washington Jr.

Best Power: Mike Washington Jr.

Best Vision: Jeremiyah Love

Best Hands: Jeremiyah Love

Best Third-Down Back: Eli Heidenreich

1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (9.0)

2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (7.8)

3. Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas (7.7)

4. Kayton Allen, Penn State (7.5)

5. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (7.3)

6. Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.9)

7. Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (6.8)

8. Noah Whittington, Oregon (6.7)

9. Eli Heidenreich, Navy (6.5)

10. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (6.4)

11. Roman Hemby, Indiana (6.2)

12. Kaelon Black, Indiana (6.1)

13. Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma (6.0)

14. Robert Henry Jr., UTSA (6.0)

15. Adam Randall, Clemson (6.0)

16. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (5.9)

17. CJ Donaldson, Ohio State (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Kaytron Allen

Allen was Penn State's best and most effective running back during the 2025 campaign. He presents a bully-ball mentality as a downhill runner with quick feet and attacks the line of scrimmage. While he will not check the box regarding explosive athleticism, Allen presents a lead back skill set and is built for high-volume carries at the professional level.  

Wide Receivers

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Georgia's Zachariah Branch

Scouted by Dame Parson

Best Hands: Carnell Tate
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. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.9)
6. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.8)
7. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.8)
8. Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.6)
9. Denzel Boston, Washington (7.6)
10. Deion Burks, Oklahoma (7.5)
11. Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati (7.5)
12. Ted Hurst, Georgia State (7.4)
13. De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss (7.4)
14. Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.4)
15. Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech (7.3)
16. Chris Bell, Louisville (7.3)
17. Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.2)
18. Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.1)
19. Skyler Bell, Connecticut (7.0)
20. Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.0)
21. Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (6.8)
22. Antonio Williams, Clemson (6.8)
23. Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati (6.7)
24. Lewis Bond, Boston College (6.6)
25. Eric McAlister, TCU (6.6)
26. Keelan Marion, Miami (6.5)
27. Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech (6.5)
28. Kaden Wetjen, Iowa (6.4)
29. Bryce Lance, North Dakota State (6.3)
30. CJ Daniels, Miami (6.3)
31. Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri (6.2)
32. Barion Brown, Miami (6.1)
33. Kendrick Law, Kentucky (6.0)
34. Tyren Montgomery, John Carroll (6.0)
35. Chase Roberts, BYU (5.9)
36. Hank Beatty, Illinois (5.9)
37. Romello Brinson, SMU (5.8)
38. Aaron Anderson, LSU (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Zachariah Branch, Georgia

Branche tested as an elite athlete at the NFL combine. He proved to be more than a screen merchant, which tended to be his primary role at both Georgia and USC. Branch displayed fluidity and crisp route-running during the event's field drills. He is explosive, dynamic with the football and capable of winning in similar ways to the Baltimore Ravens' leading receiver, Zay Flowers. 

Tight Ends

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Wyoming's John Michael Gyllenborg

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. Michael Trigg, Baylor (7.4)
4. Jack Endries, Texas (7.3)
5. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame (7.2)
6. Justin Joly, North Carolina State (7.1)
7. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt (7.0)
8. Sam Roush, Stanford (7.0)
9. Oscar Delp, Georgia (7.0)
10. Dallen Bentley, Utah (6.9)
11. Tanner Koziol, Houston (6.8)
12. Dae'Quan Wright, Ole Miss (6.8)
13. Josh Cuevas, Alabama (6.7)
14. Joe Royer, Cincinnati (6.6)
15. Marlin Klein, Michigan (6.5)
16. Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M (6.3)
17. John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming (6.2)
18. Dan Villari, Syracuse (6.2)
19. Riley Nowakowski, Indiana (6.1)
20. Khalil Dinkins, Penn State (5.7)

Explain the Grade: John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming

Gyllenborg tested exceptionally well at the NFL combine and showcased traits that will get him drafted on Day 3. Still, he left a lot to be desired throughout the evaluation. Prospects from non-Power Four schools should look like the best player on the field most of the time, and Gyllenborg never did. He's a big slot, who looks like he's learning the game on the fly even after four years in college. His best asset is the ability to generate yards after the catch. There's an athlete there to develop, but he has a long way to go before he can contribute to an NFL offense. 

Offensive Tackles

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Boston College's Jude Bowry

Scouted by Brandon Thorn

Best Run-Blocker: Spencer Fano
Best Pass-Blocker: Caleb Lomu
Best Zone-Blocker: Spencer Fano
Most Pro-Ready: Blake Miller
Most Versatile: Spencer Fano

1. Spencer Fano, Utah (8.1)
2. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (7.7)
3. Blake Miller, Clemson (7.6)
4. Monroe Freeling, Georgia (7.6)
5. Caleb Lomu, Utah (7.5)
6. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State (7.3)
7. Markel Bell, Miami (7.3)
8. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (7.1)
9. Jude Bowry, Boston College (7.0)
10. Austin Barber, Florida (7.0)
11. Kage Casey, Boise State (6.8)
12. Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame (6.4)
13. Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M (6.3)
14. Drew Shelton, Penn State (6.2)
15. Isaiah World, Oregon (6.2)
16. Nolan Rucci, Penn State (6.1)
17. Enrique Cruz Jr., Kansas (6.0)
18. J.C. Davis, Illinois (5.9)
19. Diego Pounds, Ole Miss (5.9)
20. Travis Burke, Memphis (5.8)
21. Alan Herron, Maryland (5.8)
22. Reuben Unije, UCLA (5.8)

Explain the Grade: Jude Bowry, Boston College

Bowry has a layered evaluation profile, with several key variables to sort through before reaching a full valuation. Bowry's appeal lies in his explosiveness out of his stance, fluid movement in his pass set and heavy hands when they land on target. These traits were seen more consistently in his 2024 film than 2025, which proved to be a step back with his overall use of leverage (positional, hand usage), resulting in too many clean, quick losses. These issues were further exposed during a rough week of practice at the Senior Bowl, only to flip back at the Combine where his expected athletic ability shined brightly in testing and the on-field workout.

In the end, Bowry has starter upside but will need time to build out his skill-set before he can reach it. 

Interior Offensive Linemen

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Iowa's Gennings Dunker

Scouted by Brandon Thorn

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

1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (8.1)
2. Francis Mauigoa, Miami (8.0)
|3. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (7.5)
4. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (7.5)
5. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (7.2)
6. Gennings Dunker, Iowa (7.1)
7. Sam Hecht, Kansas State (7.1)
8. Jake Slaughter, Florida (7.0)
9. Brian Parker II, Duke (7.0)
10. Carver Willis, Washington (7.0)
11. Connor Lew, Auburn (7.0)
12. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame (7.0)
13. Beau Stephens, Iowa (6.9)
14. Logan Taylor, Boston College (6.9)
15. Jalen Farmer, Kentucky (6.7)
16. Parker Brailsford, Alabama (6.7)
17. Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma (6.7)
18. Logan Jones, Iowa (6.7)
19. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M (6.5)
20. Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA (6.5)
21. Anez Cooper, Miami (6.4)
22. Jeremiah Wright, Auburn (6.3)
23. DJ Campbell, Texas (6.2)
24. Micah Morris, Georgia (6.1)
25. Pat Coogan, Indiana (6.1)
26. Fernando Carmona, Arkansas (5.9)
27. Keagen Trost, Missouri (5.9)
28. Caden Barnett, Wyoming (5.9)
29. Jager Burton, Kentucky (5.7)
30. James Brockermeyer, Miami (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Gennings Dunker, Iowa

Dunker has garnered plenty of attention based on his appearance, while his film is a bit more uneven than some may expect. Dunker catapulted linebackers several times this past season and displays a very sturdy build with legit knockback power. However, his inability to maintain posture against the push-pull technique, mediocre agility on climbs and overall body control concerns held his grade back to a degree.

That stance was challenged throughout the Senior Bowl and combine process because he showed better body control than expected, which ultimately led me to a projection as a top six interior line prospect in the class. Dunker's blend of grit, size and play-strength offer a relatively high-floor projection inside at guard. 

Edge-Rushers

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UCF's Malachi Lawrence

Scouted by Matt Holder

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

1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (8.5)
2. David Bailey, Texas Tech (8.4)
3. T.J. Parker, Clemson (7.9)
4. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (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. Malachi Lawrence, UCF (6.9)
14. Tyreak Sapp, Florida (6.8)
15. Jaishawn Barham, Michigan (6.6)
16. Anthony Lucas, USC (6.4)
17. Caden Curry, Ohio State (6.3)
18. Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan (6.2)
19. Keyron Crawford, Auburn (6.0)
20. Mikail Kamara, Indiana (6.0)
21. Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke (5.9)
22. Jack Pyburn, LSU (5.9)
23. Logan Fano, Utah (5.8)
24. Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College (5.8)
25. George Gumbs Jr., Florida (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Malachi Lawrence, UCF

Lawrence's draft stock has been rising over the last couple of months, standing out at the East-West Shrine Bowl and being one of the winners in the edge group from the NFL combine. He finished in second or third at the position for every athletic test in Indianapolis, while also measuring in with 33 5/8-inch arms and standing out during untimed drills. But the former Knight isn't just a workout warrior. He has the tape to match.

Lawrence's athleticism translates onto the field, helping him rack up 19.5 sacks over the last three seasons. Whatever team drafts the 2025 First-Team All-Big 12 performer will, at the least, be getting a very good pass-rusher off the edge.

Defensive Linemen

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Florida State's Darrell Jackson Jr.

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

1. Peter Woods, Clemson (8.2)
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. Albert Regis, Texas A&M (6.5)
15. Rayshaun Benny, Michigan (6.4)
16. Nick Barrett, South Carolina (6.3)
17. Max Llewellyn, Iowa (6.3)
18. Chris McClellan, Missouri (6.2)
19. Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss (6.1)
20. DeMonte Capehart, Clemson (6.0)
21. Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech (5.9)
22. Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana (5.8)
23. Jackie Marshall, Baylor (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State

Jackson is an intriguing run defender, who also has alignment versatility along the defensive interior, showing the ability to line up anywhere from a 3-technique to a over the center. At a listed 337 pounds on Florida State's roster, the former Seminole showed up at the NFL combine lighter than expected, tipping the scale at 315 pounds. While he didn't perform any of the timed exercises, Jackson showed improved athleticism during the position drills and carried his new frame well with no bad weight.

At 6'5 1/2" with nearly 35-inch arms and 11-inch hands, a team is going to fall in love with his traits and can get good value by taking him in the third- or fourth-round.

Linebackers

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Oklahoma's Owen Heinecke

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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 (8.4)
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. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (7.1)
9. Taurean York, Texas A&M (7.0)
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. Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma (6.0)
17. Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State (5.9)

Explain the Grade: Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma

The door isn't completely closed on Heinecke returning to Oklahoma and entering next year's draft, as he's been battling with the NCAA about getting a sixth year of eligibility. The dispute centers on the time spent as part of Ohio State's lacrosse team, participating in just three games as a freshman. Regardless, the former Buckeye is an impressive athlete, who has plenty of speed to close on ball-carriers and become an intriguing linebacker prospect. His instincts and tackling need some work, which can be chalked up to only starting five games as a college football player. Heinecke needs more experience playing linebacker.

Will he have to do that in the NFL, or can he return to Norman, Oklahoma, and work out the kinks before entering the 2027 draft? 

Cornerbacks

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Texas A&M's Will Lee III

Scouted by Daniel Harms

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

1. Mansoor Delane, LSU (8.2)
2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (8.1)
3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson (8.0)
4. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (7.8)
5. Chandler Rivers, Duke (7.8)
6. Malik Muhammad, Texas (7.6)
7. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina (7.5)
8. Chris Johnson, San Diego State (7.5)
9. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (7.4)
10. Colton Hood, Tennessee (7.4)
11. Treydan Stukes, Arizona (7.4)
12. Devin Moore, Florida (7.4)
13. Will Lee III, Texas A&M (7.4)
14. Daylen Everette, Georgia (7.3)
15. Julian Neal, Arkansas (7.2)
16. Domani Jackson, Alabama (7.2)
17. Keith Abney II, Arizona State (7.1)
18. Hezekiah Masses, California (6.9)
19. Ephesians Prysock, Washington (6.9)
20. Jadon Canady, Oregon (6.9)
21. Tacario Davis, Washington (6.8)
22. Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina (6.8)
23. Keionte Scott, Miami (6.8)
24. T.J. Hall, Iowa (6.7)
25. Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin (6.5)
26. Andre Fuller, Toledo (6.1)
27. Avery Smith, Toledo (5.9)

Explain the Grade: Will Lee III, Texas A&M

Lee was once talked about as a potential first-round pick. He used the combine's stage and put on a great showing. However, his tape suggest that he's lacking in many other areas, despite the pure man-coverage utility he brings. Poor eye discipline allow receivers to get open up in zone coverage, and he wants nothing to do with run support. Lee clearly has talent and his man-coverage skill set give him could make him a Day 2 pick, but he needs plenty of work to play like the caliber of athlete he is. 

Safeties

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South Carolina's Jalon Kilgore

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

1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State (9.3)
2. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (8.0)
3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (8.0)
4. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (7.7)
5. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (7.5)
6. Kamari Ramsey, USC (7.5)
7. A.J. Haulcy, LSU (7.4)
8. Jakobe Thomas, Miami (7.4)
9. Louis Moore, Indiana (7.2)
10. Bud Clark, TCU (7.1)
11. Genesis Smith, Arizona (7.1)
12. Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (7.0)
13. Michael Taaffe, Texas (6.8)
14. Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma (6.5)
15. Jalen Stroman, Notre Dame (6.4)
16. Jacob Thomas, James Madison (6.3)
17. VJ Payne, Kansas State (6.2)
18. Dalton Johnson, Arizona (5.8)
19. DeShon Singleton, Nebraska (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina

With a recent move to a safety designation, Kilgore could truly be unlocked. He tested exceptionally well during the combine, and his 6'1", 210-pound frame plays well around the line of scrimmage against the run. He's got the speed and hips to play down as a nickel against a variety of receivers and tight ends, and enough downhill quickness to make plays from depth. It make take a little while until he's completely comfortable as a pure safety, be he has the athletic potential to become a true impact player from Day 1.