2026 NFL Draft Big Board: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Latest Rankings

For those who follow the NFL draft, the first week of April feels like a good movie trailer. It builds anticipation to the point where the event can't come soon enough.

Take a few minutes and check out the newest trailer for Supergirl after you read the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's latest rankings, because the draft itself is still over two weeks away. Even so, the tension is becoming palpable.

B/R scouts provide their latest findings as they continue to add and adjust their evaluations for the 2026 class.

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 275

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (left) and wide receivers Omar Cooper Jr. (center) and Elijah Sarratt (right)

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

1. S Caleb Downs, Ohio State (9.2)

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. CB Mansoor Delane, LSU (8.2)

9. WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (8.2)

10. OT Spencer Fano, Utah (8.1)

11. WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State (8.1)

12. CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (8.1)

13. IOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (8.1)

14. WR Makai Lemon, USC (8.1)

15. IOL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (8.0)

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

17. TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (8.0)

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

19. DL Keldric Faulk, Auburn (8.0)

20. S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (8.0)

21. DL Peter Woods, Clemson (8.0)

22. CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson (8.0)

23. WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.9)

24. Edge T.J. Parker, Clemson (7.9)

25. DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State (7.9)

26. WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.9)

27. Edge Akheem Mesidor, Miami (7.9)

28. QB Ty Simpson, Alabama (7.9)

29. CB D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (7.8)

30. WR Denzel Boston, Washington (7.8)

31. LB CJ Allen, Georgia (7.8)

32. Edge Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (7.8)

33. CB Chandler Rivers, Duke (7.8)

34. WR Chris Bell, Louisville (7.8)

35. RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (7.8)

36. OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (7.7)

37. CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State (7.7)

38. Edge Zion Young, Missouri (7.7)

39. LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati (7.7)

40. DL Lee Hunter, Texas Tech (7.7)

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

42. WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.7)

43. TE Max Klare, Ohio State (7.7)

44. CB Malik Muhammad, Texas (7.7)

45. S Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (7.7)

46. OT Blake Miller, Clemson (7.6)

47. Edge Malachi Lawrence, UCF (7.6)

48. OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia (7.6)

49. WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.6)

50. DL Christen Miller, Georgia (7.6)

51. Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois (7.6)

52. IOL Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (7.6)

53. S A.J. Haulcy, LSU (7.6)

54. CB Colton Hood, Tennessee (7.6)

55. DL Caleb Banks, Florida (7.5)

56. OT Caleb Lomu, Utah (7.5)

57. S Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (7.5)

58. Edge R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (7.5)

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

60. WR Deion Burks, Oklahoma (7.5)

61. IOL Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (7.5)

62. WR Skyler Bell, Connecticut (7.5)

63. CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (7.4)

64. LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri (7.5)

65. QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (7.5)

66. WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State (7.4)

67. CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina (7.4)

68. Edge Derrick Moore, Michigan (7.4)

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

70. S Bud Clark, TCU (7.4)

71. WR Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati (7.4)

72. LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (7.4)

73. CB Treydan Stukes, Arizona (7.4)

74. WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.4)

75. S Kamari Ramsey, USC (7.4)

76. TE Michael Trigg, Baylor (7.4)

77. OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State (7.3)

78. LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (7.3)

79. DL Domonique Orange, Iowa State (7.3)

80. OT Markel Bell, Miami (7.3)

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

82. S Genesis Smith, Arizona (7.3)

83. CB Daylen Everette, Georgia (7.3)

84. S Jakobe Thomas, Miami (7.3)

85. WR Antonio Williams, Clemson (7.2)

86. TE Eli Raridon, Notre Dame (7.2)

87. CB Julian Neal, Arkansas (7.2)

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

89. Edge Romello Height, Texas Tech (7.2)

90. WR Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.2)

91. TE Sam Roush, Stanford (7.2)

92. WR Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.1)

93. TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt (7.1)

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

95. IOL Sam Hecht, Kansas State (7.1)

96. TE Oscar Delp, Georgia (7.1)

97. IOL Gennings Dunker, Iowa (7.1)

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

99. CB Ephesians Prysock, Washington (7.1)

100. OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (7.1)

101. DL LT Overton, Alabama (7.1)

102. LB Deontae Lawson, Alabama (7.1)

103. S Louis Moore, Indiana (7.1)

104. QB Drew Allar, Penn State (7.0)

105. OT Travis Burke, Memphis (7.0)

106. Edge Joshua Josephs, Tennessee (7.0)

107. CB Jadon Canady, Oregon (7.0)

108. OT Austin Barber, Florida (7.0)

109. IOL Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame (7.0)

110. LB Taurean York, Texas A&M (7.0)

111. IOL Jake Slaughter, Florida (7.0)

112. WR Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.0)

113. OT Jude Bowry, Boston College (7.0)

114. CB Devin Moore, Florida (7.0)

115. IOL Brian Parker II, Duke (7.0)

116. TE Jack Endries, Texas (7.0)

117. IOL Connor Lew, Auburn (7.0)

118. WR Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech (7.0)

119. QB Taylen Green, Arkansas (6.9)

120. RB Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (6.9)

121. DL Zane Durant, Penn State (6.9)

122. TE Dallen Bentley, Utah (6.9)

123. OT Diego Pounds, Ole Miss (6.9)

124. QB Carson Beck, Miami (6.9)

125. IOL Logan Taylor, Boston College (6.9)

126. CB Will Lee III, Texas A&M (6.9)

127. TE Marlin Klein, Michigan (6.9)

128. IOL Beau Stephens, Iowa (6.9)

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

130. Edge Jaishawn Barham, Michigan (6.8)

131. WR Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (6.8)

132. DL Gracen Halton, Oklahoma (6.8)

133. CB Keionte Scott, Miami (6.8)

134. IOL Jalen Farmer, Kentucky (6.8)

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

136. OT Kage Casey, Boise State (6.8)

137. CB Domani Jackson, Alabama (6.8)

138. S Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (6.8)

139. IOL Carver Willis, Washington (6.8)

140. TE Josh Cuevas, Alabama (6.7)

141. S VJ Payne, Kansas State (6.7)

142. LB Lander Barton, Utah (6.7)

143. IOL Parker Brailsford, Alabama (6.7)

144. CB Hezekiah Masses, California (6.7)

145. IOL Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma (6.7)

146. QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson (6.7)

147. RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State (6.7)

148. DL Tim Keenan III, Alabama (6.7)

149. CB Tacario Davis, Washington (6.7)

150. CB Devon Marshall, North Carolina State (6.7)

151. TE Will Kacmarek, Ohio State (6.7)

152. WR Bryce Lance, North Dakota State (6.6)

153. TE Joe Royer, Cincinnati (6.6)

154. RB Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.6)

155. Edge Tyreak Sapp, Florida (6.6)

156. DL Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati (6.6)

157. LB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU (6.6)

158. WR Lewis Bond, Boston College (6.6)

159. CB T.J. Hall, Iowa (6.6)

160. RB Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (6.5)

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

162. Edge Keyron Crawford, Auburn (6.5)

163. DL DeMonte Capehart, Clemson (6.5)

164. IOL Anez Cooper, Miami (6.5)

165. TE Tanner Koziol, Houston (6.5)

166. IOL Logan Jones, Iowa (6.5)

167. DL Rayshaun Benny, Michigan (6.5)

168. CB Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina (6.5)

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

170. RB Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (6.5)

171. WR Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech (6.5)

172. IOL Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA (6.5)

173. WR CJ Daniels, Miami (6.5)

174. LB Justin Jefferson, Alabama (6.5)

175. DL Nick Barrett, South Carolina (6.4)

176. OT Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame (6.4)

177. RB Adam Randall, Clemson (6.4)

178. S Michael Taaffe, Texas (6.4)

179. LB Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (6.4)

180. Edge Anthony Lucas, USC (6.4)

181. S Jalen Stroman, Notre Dame (6.4)

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

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

184. WR Kaden Wetjen, Iowa (6.3)

185. DL Chris McClellan, Missouri (6.3)

186. Edge Caden Curry, Ohio State (6.3)

187. RB Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (6.3)

188. LB Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh (6.3)

189. DL Albert Regis, Texas A&M (6.3)

190. IOL Jeremiah Wright, Auburn (6.3)

191. DL Max Llewellyn, Iowa (6.3)

192. S Jacob Thomas, James Madison (6.3)

193. CB Andre Fuller, Toledo (6.3)

194. RB Roman Hemby, Indiana (6.2)

195. TE John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming (6.2)

196. LB Aiden Fisher, Indiana (6.2)

197. Edge Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan (6.2)

198. WR Eric McAlister, TCU (6.2)

199. OT Drew Shelton, Penn State (6.2)

200. TE Riley Nowakowski, Indiana (6.2)

201. OT Isaiah World, Oregon (6.2)

202. WR Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati (6.2)

203. LB Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State (6.2)

204. S Jalen Huskey, Maryland (6.2)

205. CB Toriano Pride, Missouri (6.1)

206. RB Kaelon Black, Indiana (6.1)

207. OT Nolan Rucci, Penn State (6.1)

208. Edge Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke (6.1)

209. WR Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri (6.1)

210. S Lorenzo Styles, Ohio State (6.1)

211. IOL DJ Campbell, Texas (6.1)

212. WR Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech (6.1)

213. WR Barion Brown, LSU (6.1)

214. DL Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss (6.1)

215. TE Dan Villari, Syracuse (6.1)

216. RB Eli Heidenreich, Navy (6.0)

217. IOL Caden Barnett, Wyoming (6.0)

218. WR Kendrick Law, Kentucky (6.0)

219. LB Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma (6.0)

220. IOL Micah Morris, Georgia (6.0)

221. DL Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana (6.0)

222. LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU (6.0)

223. IOL Matt Gulbin, Michigan State (6.0)

224. QB Sawyer Robertson, Baylor (6.0)

225. IOL Joshua Braun, Kentucky (6.0)

226. IOL Pat Coogan, Indiana (6.0)

227. Edge Mikail Kamara, Indiana (6.0)

228. WR Dillon Bell, Georgia (6.0)

229. WR Tyren Montgomery, John Carroll (6.0)

230. CB Avery Smith, Toledo (5.9)

231. WR Keelan Marion, Miami (5.9)

232. IOL Fernando Carmona, Arkansas (5.9)

233. Edge Jack Pyburn, LSU (5.9)

234. WR Chase Roberts, BYU (5.9)

235. IOL Keagen Trost, Missouri (5.9)

236. OT J.C. Davis, Illinois (5.9)

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

238. DL Jordan Van Den Berg, Georgia Tech (5.9)

239. TE Khalil Dinkins, Penn State (5.9)

240. QB Luke Altmyer, Illinois (5.9)

241. LB Red Murdock, Buffalo (5.9)

242. QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (5.9)

243. RB J'Mari Taylor, Virginia (5.9)

244. IOL Evan Beerntsen, Northwestern (5.9)

245. S Cole Wisniewski, Texas Tech (5.9)

246. S Dalton Johnson, Arizona (5.8)

247. WR Aaron Anderson, LSU (5.8)

248. IOL Josh Gesky, Illinois (5.8)

249. S Bishop Fitzgerald, USC (5.8)

250. CB Latrell McCutchin Sr., Houston (5.8)

251. CB Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin (5.8)

252. QB Haynes King, Georgia Tech (5.8)

253. Edge Logan Fano, Utah (5.8)

254. IOL Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M (5.8)

255. DL Landon Robinson, Navy (5.8)

256. LB Eric Gentry, USC (5.8)

257. WR Caullin Lacy, Louisville (5.8)

258. QB Joey Aguilar, Tennessee (5.8)

259. TE Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma (5.8)

260. DL Wesley Williams, Duke (5.8)

261. RB Noah Whittington, Oregon (5.8)

262. DL Bryson Eason, Tennessee (5.8)

263. Edge Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College (5.8)

264. IOL Jager Burton, Kentucky (5.7)

265. DL Deven Eastern, Minnesota (5.7)

266. IOL Alex Harkey, Oregon (5.7)

267. RB Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma (5.7)

268. WR Harrison Wallace III, Ole Miss (5.7)

269. IOL James Brockermeyer, Miami (5.7)

270. LB Jack Kelly, BYU (5.7)

271. RB CJ Donaldson, Ohio State (5.7)

272. DL Cameron Ball, Arkansas (5.7)

273. WR Vinny Anthony II, Wisconsin (5.7)

274. OT Alan Herron, Maryland (5.8)

275. S DeShon Singleton, Nebraska (5.7)

Quarterbacks

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Clemson's Cade Klubnik

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 (7.0)
5. Taylen Green, Arkansas (6.9)
6. Carson Beck, Miami (6.9)
7. Cole Payton, North Dakota State (6.8)
8. Cade Klubnik, Clemson (6.7)
9. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor (6.0)
10. Luke Altmyer, Illinois (5.9)
11. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (5.9)
12. Haynes King, Georgia Tech (5.8)
13. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee (5.8)

Explain the Grade: Cade Klubnik, Clemson

Klubnik has the tools to be an NFL starter, but the lack of development from a mental standpoint remains a concern. He can make the majority of throws required of a professional signal-caller. He is also a good straight-line athlete with a track and field background. However, he will need to land with the right offensive coordinator and sit behind an established starter before he's ready.

Running Backs

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Wake Forest's Demond Claiborne

Scouted by Dame Parson

Best Speed: Mike Washington Jr.
Best Power: Mike Washington Jr.
Best Vision: Emmett Johnson
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. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (6.9)
5. Kaytron Allen, Penn State (6.7)
6. Jonah Coleman, Washington (6.6)
7. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest (6.5)
8. Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M (6.5)
9. Adam Randall, Clemson (6.4)
10. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State (6.3)
11. Roman Hemby, Indiana (6.2)
12. Kaelon Black, Indiana (6.1)
13. Eli Heidenreich, Navy (6.0)
14. J'Mari Taylor, Virginia (5.9)
15. Noah Whittington, Oregon (5.8)
16. Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma (5.7)
17. CJ Donaldson, Ohio State (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest

Claiborne is an explosive and dynamic athlete. He is a threat to create big plays as a runner, and an ideal candidate for teams with an established starter who still want a change-of-pace option. 

Wide Receivers

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North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance

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: Carnell Tate

1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (8.2)
2. Carnell Tate, Ohio State (8.1)
3. Makai Lemon, USC (8.1)
4. Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M (8.0)
5. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.9)
6. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.9)
7. Denzel Boston, Washington (7.8)
8. Chris Bell, Louisville (7.8)
9. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.7)
10. Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.6)
11. Deion Burks, Oklahoma (7.5)
12. Skyler Bell, Connecticut (7.5)
13. Ted Hurst, Georgia State (7.4)
14. De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss (7.4)
15. Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati (7.4)
16. Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.4)
17. Antonio Williams, Clemson (7.2)
18. Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.2)
19. Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.1)
20. Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.0)
21. Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech (7.0)
22. Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (6.8)
23. Bryce Lance, North Dakota State (6.6)
24. Lewis Bond, Boston College (6.6)
25. Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech (6.5)
26. CJ Daniels, Miami (6.5)
27. Kaden Wetjen, Iowa (6.3)
28. Eric McAlister, TCU (6.2)
29. Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati (6.2)
30. Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri (6.1)
31. Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech (6.1)
32. Barion Brown, LSU (6.1)
33. Kendrick Law, Kentucky (6.0)
34. Dillon Bell, Georgia (6.0)
35. Tyren Montgomery, John Carroll (6.0)
36. Keelan Marion, Miami (5.9)
37. Chase Roberts, BYU (5.9)
38. Aaron Anderson, LSU (5.8)
39. Caullin Lacy, Louisville (5.8)
40. Harrison Wallace III, Ole Miss (5.7)
41. Vinny Anthony II, Wisconsin (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Bryce Lance, North Dakota State

Lance is a physically gifted and talented wide receiver with tremendous growth potential. He possesses "easy gas" as a straight-line runner, who excels at attacking the vertical plane. Lance can immediately step into a role as a deep threat, while the rest of his game continues to develop. 

Tight Ends

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Michigan tight end Marlin Klein

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. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame (7.2)
5. Sam Roush, Stanford (7.2)
6. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt (7.1)
7. Oscar Delp, Georgia (7.1)
8. Justin Joly, North Carolina State (7.1)
9. Jack Endries, Texas (7.0)
10. Dallen Bentley, Utah (6.9)
11. Marlin Klein, Michigan (6.9)
12. Dae'Quan Wright, Ole Miss (6.8)
13. Josh Cuevas, Alabama (6.7)
14. Will Kacmarek, Ohio State (6.7)
15. Joe Royer, Cincinnati (6.6)
16. Tanner Koziol, Houston (6.5)
17. Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M (6.3)
18. John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming (6.2)
19. Riley Nowakowski, Indiana (6.2)
20. Dan Villari, Syracuse (6.1)
21. Khalil Dinkins, Penn State (5.9)
22. Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma (5.8)

Explain the Grade: Marlin Klein, Michigan

Klein plays the game similarly to the San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle. They both love to get hit, want to be versatile blockers and clearly enjoys playing tight end.

With little starting and playing experience, the former Wolverine won't be for everyone. However, his tape is littered with versatility, exciting catches and clear upside, with the frame to bulk up and be a true three-down weapon.

His story coming over from Germany to play football is great, and he's a student of the game, always working to get better at his craft. The 6'6", 248-pound tight end will be a better pro than collegian.

Offensive Tackles

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Clemson right tackle Blake Miller

Scouted by Brandon Thorn

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

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. Travis Burke, Memphis (7.0)
10. Austin Barber, Florida (7.0)
11. Jude Bowry, Boston College (7.0)
12. Diego Pounds, Ole Miss (6.9)
13. Kage Casey, Boise State (6.8)
14. Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame (6.4)
15. Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M (6.3)
16. Drew Shelton, Penn State (6.2)
17. Isaiah World, Oregon (6.2)
18. Nolan Rucci, Penn State (6.1)
19. J.C. Davis, Illinois (5.9)
20. Alan Herron, Maryland (5.8)

Explain the Grade: Blake Miller, Clemson

Miller is a four-year starter, team captain and overall ironman who will be 22 years old throughout his rookie season. He has very good length and grip strength to establish first meaningful contact, latch onto defenders and excellent competitive toughness to strain and finish blocks. His lack of high-end movement skills and power caps his ceiling, but he still projects as a high-floor, multiple-contract starter at right tackle.

Interior Offensive Linemen

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Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge

Scouted by Brandon Thorn

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

1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (8.1)
2. Francis Mauigoa, Miami (8.0)
3. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (7.6)
4. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (7.5)
5. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (7.5)
6. Sam Hecht, Kansas State (7.1)
7. Gennings Dunker, Iowa (7.1)
8. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame (7.0)
9. Jake Slaughter, Florida (7.0)
10. Brian Parker II, Duke (7.0)
11. Connor Lew, Auburn (7.0)
12. Logan Taylor, Boston College (6.9)
13. Beau Stephens, Iowa (6.9)
14. Jalen Farmer, Kentucky (6.8)
15. Carver Willis, Washington (6.8)
16. Parker Brailsford, Alabama (6.7)
17. Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma (6.7)
18. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M (6.5)
19. Anez Cooper, Miami (6.5)
20. Logan Jones, Iowa (6.5)
21. Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA (6.5)
22. Jeremiah Wright, Auburn (6.3)
23. DJ Campbell, Texas (6.1)
24. Caden Barnett, Wyoming (6.0)
25. Micah Morris, Georgia (6.0)
26. Matt Gulbin, Michigan State (6.0)
27. Joshua Braun, Kentucky (6.0)
28. Pat Coogan, Indiana (6.0)
29. Fernando Carmona, Arkansas (5.9)
30. Keagen Trost, Missouri (5.9)
31. Evan Beerntsen, Northwestern (5.9
32. Josh Gesky, Illinois (5.8)
33. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M (5.8)
34. Jager Burton, Kentucky (5.7)
35. Alex Harkey, Oregon (5.7)
36. James Brockermeyer, Miami (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech

Rutledge is a heavy-handed, mauling guard with good athletic ability and the skill-set to fit into any run scheme. His renowned competitiveness on and off the field sets a tone and signals a player who can refine the rawness in his game as a pass protector while maximizing his talent at the next level. 

Defensive Linemen

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Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton

Scouted by Matt Holder

Best Nose Tackle: Kayden McDonald

Best Pass-Rusher: Caleb Banks

Best Run-Stopper: Peter Woods

Most Versatile: Keldric Faulk

1. Keldric Faulk, Auburn (8.0)

2. Peter Woods, Clemson (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. Domonique Orange, Iowa State (7.3)

8. Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State (7.2)

9. LT Overton, Alabama (7.1)

10. Zane Durant, Penn State (6.9)

11. Gracen Halton, Oklahoma (6.8)

12. Tim Keenan III, Alabama (6.7)

13. Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati (6.6)

14. DeMonte Capehart, Clemson (6.5)

15. Rayshaun Benny, Michigan (6.5)

16. Nick Barrett, South Carolina (6.4)

17. Chris McClellan, Missouri (6.3)

18. Albert Regis, Texas A&M (6.3)

19. Max Llewellyn, Iowa (6.3)

20. Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss (6.1)

21. Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana (6.0)

22. Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech (5.9)

23. Jordan Van Den Berg, Georgia Tech (5.9)

24. Landon Robinson, Navy (5.8)

25. Wesley Williams, Duke (5.8)

26. Bryson Eason, Tennessee (5.8)

27. Deven Eastern, Minnesota (5.7)

28. Cameron Ball, Arkansas (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Gracen Halton, Oklahoma

Halton received a boost in the latest version of B/R's big board, but he still ranks lower than the general consensus. The Oklahoma product can help as an interior pass-rusher at the next level, but projects more as a rotational piece than a true every-down defender. That's primarily due to a lack of length and strength, as Halton's size projects to be a bigger issue against professional blockers.

Edge-Rushers

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Michigan's Jaishawn Barham

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. Akheem Mesidor, Miami (7.9)
5. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M (7.8)
6. Zion Young, Missouri (7.7)
7. Malachi Lawrence, UCF (7.6)
8. Gabe Jacas, Illinois (7.6)
9. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (7.5)
10. Derrick Moore, Michigan (7.4)
11. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (7.3)
12. Romello Height, Texas Tech (7.2)
13. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee (7.0)
14. Jaishawn Barham, Michigan (6.8)
15. Tyreak Sapp, Florida (6.6)
16. Keyron Crawford, Auburn (6.5)
17. Anthony Lucas, USC (6.4)
18. Caden Curry, Ohio State (6.3)
19. Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan (6.2)
20. Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke (6.1)
21. Mikail Kamara, Indiana (6.0)
22. Jack Pyburn, LSU (5.9)
23. Logan Fano, Utah (5.8)
24. Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College (5.8)

Explain the Grade: Jaishawn Barham, Michigan

Barham is an interesting prospect whose draft stock appears to have risen now that people have had a chance to watch his tape. While he didn't light up the NFL combine, the converted off-ball linebacker put up decent testing numbers and showed plenty of athleticism on the edge during the season. He needs more experience at the position, but he has plenty of traits to work with and develop. At worst, the team that drafts Barham gets a versatile defender who can contribute on the first and second levels of the defense.

Linebackers

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Pittsburgh's Kyle Louis

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 (8.4)
3. CJ Allen, Georgia (7.8)
4. Jake Golday, Cincinnati (7.7)
5. Josiah Trotter, Missouri (7.5)
6. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas (7.4)
7. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (7.3)
8. Deontae Lawson, Alabama (7.1)
9. Taurean York, Texas A&M (7.0)
10. Lander Barton, Utah (6.7)
11. Harold Perkins Jr., LSU (6.6)
12. Justin Jefferson, Alabama (6.5)
13. Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (6.4)
14. Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh (6.3)
15. Aiden Fisher, Indiana (6.2)
16. Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State (6.2)
17. Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma (6.0)
18. Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU (6.0)
19. Red Murdock, Buffalo (5.9)
20. Eric Gentry, USC (5.8)
21. Jack Kelly, BYU (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh

Louis is lower on B/R's board, because he plays more like a strong safety but is being evaluated as a linebacker. The former Panther could have a role as a coverage backer at the next level. However, he leaves a lot to be desired against the run. Barring a change of positions, a general manager would have to be pretty bold to use a top 100 pick on a sub-package player. 

Cornerbacks

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Washington's Ephesians Prysock

Best in Man Coverage: Mansoor Delane

Best in Zone Coverage: Avieon Terrell

Best Slot Corner: Chandler Rivers

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. Chris Johnson, San Diego State (7.7)

7. Malik Muhammad, Texas (7.7)

8. Colton Hood, Tennessee (7.6)

9. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (7.4)

10. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina (7.4)

11. Treydan Stukes, Arizona (7.4)

12. Daylen Everette, Georgia (7.3)

13. Julian Neal, Arkansas (7.2)

14. Keith Abney II, Arizona State (7.1)

15. Ephesians Prysock, Washington (7.1)

16. Jadon Canady, Oregon (7.0)

17. Devin Moore, Florida (7.0)

18. Will Lee III, Texas A&M (6.9)

19. Keionte Scott, Miami (6.8)

20. Domani Jackson, Alabama (6.8)

21. Hezekiah Masses, California (6.7)

22. Tacario Davis, Washington (6.7)

23. Devon Marshall, North Carolina State (6.7)

24. T.J. Hall, Iowa (6.6)

25. Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina (6.5)

26. Andre Fuller, Toledo (6.3)

27. Toriano Pride, Missouri (6.1)

28. Avery Smith, Toledo (5.9)

29. Latrell McCutchin Sr., Houston (5.8)

30. Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin (5.8)

Explain the Grade: Ephesians Prysock, Washington

Prysock is a prospect whose value grows the more he's watched, as his zone instincts and long frame fit a profile that has routinely translated to NFL success. He sees route concepts well, maintains proper leverage in zone and against the run game, and has upside as a man-coverage defender with powerful jabs at the line of scrimmage. He needs to clean up the penalties and consistency as a press-man corner, which will make life miserable on opposing receivers. While the turnover metrics aren't great, he does create incompletions at a good rate.

Safeties

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Texas' Michael Taaffe

Scouted by Daniel Harms

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 (9.2)
2. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo (8.0)
3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (8.0)
4. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State (7.7)
5. A.J. Haulcy, LSU (7.6)
6. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina (7.5)
7. Bud Clark, TCU (7.4)
8. Kamari Ramsey, USC (7.4)
9. Genesis Smith, Arizona (7.3)
10. Jakobe Thomas, Miami (7.3)
11. Louis Moore, Indiana (7.1)
12. Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (6.8)
13. VJ Payne, Kansas State (6.7)
14. Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma (6.5)
15. Michael Taaffe, Texas (6.4)
16. Jalen Stroman, Notre Dame (6.4)
17. Jacob Thomas, James Madison (6.3)
18. Jalen Huskey, Maryland (6.2)
19. Lorenzo Styles, Ohio State (6.1)
20. Cole Wisniewski, Texas Tech (5.9)
21. Dalton Johnson, Arizona (5.8)
22. Bishop Fitzgerald, USC (5.8)
23. DeShon Singleton, Nebraska (5.7)

Explain the Grade: Michael Taaffe, Texas

After an impressive 2024 campaign, Taaffe drew a lot of attention as a difference-making safety. The former walk-on definitely showed everyone what a difference a work ethic can bring. However, the ability to overcome physical and athletic shortcomings at the NFL level is another story. He's an undersized player with below-average reactive athleticism as a man-coverage defender. Taaffe can lean into his extensive playing experience to become a good backup option, with zone and play recognition instincts. Beyond that, there's little else there for the Texas product. He faces an uphill battle to make an NFL roster.