2026 NFL Mock Drafts

Fernando Mendoza is a poised, accurate passer with plus arm talent, consistently delivering catchable balls on time and in rhythm while excelling on layered, second-level routes. He shows NFL-level field vision and coverage recognition, regularly ripping throws with anticipation. While not a true creator, Mendoza navigates collapsing pockets effectively and can make accurate off-platform throws, showing a calm, efficient style reminiscent of Jared Goff.

• 2025: Heisman Trophy winner (nation’s best player)
• 2025: Led Indiana to a 16–0 record and College Football Playoff National Championship

• Quick decision-maker.
• Knows where to miss when throwing into tight windows.
• Willing to deliver strikes under heavy pressure.
• Consistently plus ball placement.

• Can run, but isn’t an evasive athlete.
• Pocket awareness comes and goes; will miss defenders.
• Anticipation shows mainly on pre-snap-determined routes.

Arvell Reese is a versatile defender who primarily plays off the ball but has flashed the size and tools to tempt teams with a move to full-time edge. That transition would require patience and come with volatility, but Reese is pound for pound one of the most athletic players in the class and a potential impact defender.

• 2025: Consensus All-American
• 2025: 69 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10.0 TFL (all top-three on Ohio State)

• Builds speed quickly.
• Great size for the position.
• Good foot quickness and understanding of his responsibilities in coverage.

• Highest potential as an edge rusher, but not enough reps to feel confident in that projection.
• Just over a year of collegiate playing experience.
• Needs to develop pass-rush moves if his future is on the edge.

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds

Spencer Fano shares a similar athletic profile to Graham Barton, though Barton has already proven his versatility by playing tackle and center at Duke. Fano shows the movement skills and positional flexibility to potentially play multiple spots along the offensive line. He displays excellent feet, the ability to mirror and anchor in protection, and the strength to move defenders in the run game. Fano’s functional strength and lower-half power consistently show up on tape.

• 2025: Fifth unanimous All-American in Utah history
• 2025: Outland Trophy winner (nation’s top interior OL)

• Excels as a drive blocker when defenders aren’t stunting or moving; fits blocks with strong hand placement, good footwork and excellent power at the point of attack.
• Rarely beaten in pass protection (zero sacks allowed in 2025, three total over three seasons at Utah); quick feet with the ability to recover when initially stressed.
• Great size and length with versatility to play both tackle spots and potentially slide inside to guard.

• Has technique issues in pass protection that he must clean up at the next level; turning his inside foot can open his shoulders and create vulnerabilities against NFL-caliber rushers.
• Lacks exceptional hand power and punch in protection; more of a trapper and clamper with his hands
• Lacks ideal body mass at 308 pounds for some NFL teams seeking a larger profile.

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.67 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.34 seconds

Rueben Bain Jr. is an explosive, violent edge rusher with rare power and bend, capable of turning the corner from wide alignments and overwhelming tackles with speed to power. He wins with a deep arsenal of pass-rush moves -- from bull rushes to inside counters -- and plays with exceptional contact balance and hand usage to shed blocks as both a rusher and run defender. Relentlessly disruptive and highly explosive off the snap, Bain consistently collapses pockets, sets a firm edge and makes impact plays from whistle to whistle.

• 2025: Led Power 4 EDGEs with 75 QB hurries (next highest was 51), per Underdog Fantasy
• 2025: Led FBS with 83 QB pressures

• Exceptional physical traits for an edge player, blending twitch, power and a relentless motor.
• Leader and tone-setter for a program built in the trenches.
• Plays with strong instincts in the run game and uses heavy hands to shock, shed and generate knockback power; also shows excellent lateral quickness.
• Quick get-off with an impressive speed-to-power combination; bends well at the top of his rush and finishes at the quarterback.

• Occasionally undisciplined maintaining primary gap and pass-rush integrity.
• Adequate length, but wingspan lacks ideal NFL measurements.
• Needs to further develop counters at the next level against higher-end competition.

Sonny Styles is a big off-ball linebacker who transitioned down from safety. His brother, Lorenzo Jr., is in this class, and his father, Lorenzo Sr., played in the NFL, so the bloodlines run deep. Styles has the athleticism to play in space and the size to operate in the box. He projects as a Day 1 starter.

• 2025: 2.2% missed tackle rate, per TruMedia
• Career: Two-time All-Big Ten (first team 2025, second team 2024)

• Great size.
• Shoots gaps well to create plays in the backfield.
• Length helps him finish in space and disrupt passing lanes in coverage.

• Burst after coming to balance is only average.
• Can use his hands better and expand his pass-rush arsenal.
• Eyes can linger on backfield action.

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
• Vertical jump: 43.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.26 seconds
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 2 inches

Monroe Freeling is one of the highest-ceiling true left tackles in this year’s draft. Freeling has logged more than 1,650 snaps across both tackle spots and possesses a great frame with room to add strength and bulk as he continues to develop. There may be an adjustment period as a rookie, but Freeling offers plenty of traits to like and long-term value as a potential blindside starter.

• 2025: Second-team All-SEC (coaches)
• 2025: 10th among Power Four OTs in pressure rate (2.6%) on “normal” pass-protection snaps (no screens, throws under 2.0 seconds, DL stunts), per Underdog Fantasy

• Good initial quickness in the run game to reach and cut off defenders.
• Does a good job getting to the second level and engulfing and displacing defenders.
• Excellent athletic traits when mirroring defenders in protection and pulling in space.

• Technique can vary too much; pad level gets high and he can lose his base in the run game.
• Anchor is concerning at times in protection and he can get walked back more than desired.
• Hand placement is inconsistent in protection.

• 40-yard dash: 4.93 seconds
• Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

Jeremiyah Love has legitimate track speed and high-end acceleration. He can stop on a dime and redirect with rare change-of-direction ability, while showing good contact balance and the footwork to jump-cut defenders before hitting the crease.

• 2025: Doak Walker Award winner (nation’s top RB); unanimous All-American
• 2025: Led FBS with 8 plays of 20+ yards

• Physical relative to his size, with the patience to press the gap, follow blocks and run through arm tackles.
• Does a good job setting up runs before cutting and accelerating into open space.
• Great breakaway speed and solid pass-catching ability.

• Needs to improve sustaining blocks in pass protection.
• Leggy running style can lead to segmented transitions.
• Lacks ideal mass for a feature back.

• 40-yard dash: 4.36 seconds

Carnell Tate may be the safest wide receiver in the draft based on his measurements and traits. He led the nation in 2025 with six receiving touchdowns of 30 or more air yards and pairs that vertical production with a wide catch radius thanks to his wingspan. Tate is a strong separator in the middle of the field, particularly when leveraging zone coverage downfield. However, he struggled at times to play through contact at the catch point against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. It’s also worth noting much of his production came opposite Jeremiah Smith, often against No. 2 corners. At the next level, Tate should benefit from playing opposite another true No. 1 target.

• 2025: Led FBS with 6 TD on throws of 30+ air yards
• 2025: Career highs in receiving yards (838) and receiving TD (9)

• Size, length and aggressive play style to win contested throws and finish catches outside his frame.
• Polished footwork off the line to create free releases and at the top of routes to set up breaks.
• Strong downfield ball skills, consistently tracking and adjusting to the football in the air.

• High-waisted frame leads to more methodical, less sudden breaks, particularly on comebacks.
• Below-average open-field elusiveness once he gears down after the catch.
• Needs to play with more physicality throughout routes to create separation.

• 40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds

David Bailey was a major hit for Texas Tech’s scouting staff after arriving as a transfer who hadn’t started during his three years at Stanford. He went from a designated pass rusher for the Cardinal to leading the country with 14.5 sacks for the Red Raiders last fall. Bailey has an elite first step that he uses to breeze past opposing offensive tackles. His shortcomings against the run still showed at times, but his best run-defense tape came late in the season.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American
• 2025: Second in FBS in pressures (81) behind Rueben Bain Jr. (83), despite playing two fewer games

• Tuned-up get-off; glides off the ball and forces tackles to speed up.
• Knows how to set up tackles and get them off balance.
• Ascending player who made significant strides from 2024 to 2025.

• Lacks a consistent Plan B as a pass rusher; rarely wins late in reps.
• Physicality against the run can be inconsistent.
• Bend around the edge is only adequate for a speed rusher.

• 40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Caleb Downs is a three-year starter at Alabama and Ohio State who has thrived at a high level in multiple systems. Downs is a leader and alpha who excels in both phases and is rarely out of position. He shows excellent range and change of direction, along with the ability to match up in coverage against speedy receivers and tight ends. Downs also returned punts at both Alabama and Ohio State, displaying strong spatial awareness and the explosiveness to score -- a rare trait for a safety. He’s a high-IQ player who should make an immediate impact as a rookie.

• Career: Sixth DB to be named Unanimous All-American twice (Johnnie Johnson, Kenny Easley, Deion Sanders, Tripp Welborne, Eric Berry)
• 2023-25: Only DB with 250+ tackles, 15+ TFL and 5+ INT over past three FBS seasons

• Checks every intangible box: leadership, intelligence, production, championship pedigree and no off-field concerns.
• Fluid, athletic defender who backpedals with ease, pattern-matches in coverage and plays physically in the box; outstanding versatility.
• Excellent instincts on the back end, understanding route combinations and offensive tendencies while closing space quickly with strong technique.

• Will occasionally whiff on tackles when going for a big hit; has missed low on blitzes and in space.
• Bigger tight ends can fit him up in the run game near the line of scrimmage; lacks ideal size and length to consistently shed those blocks.
• Rarely tested in coverage (78 receptions allowed over three seasons) but has just six career interceptions.

Kenyon Sadiq is an explosive pass catcher who can stretch the field. He’s a better blocker than he’s often given credit for, but that won’t be the primary reason he’s drafted early. With a compact frame, he can be moved around the formation to create mismatches. Sadiq projects as a Day 1 starter with Pro Bowl upside.

• 2025: First-team All-Big Ten and Big Ten TE of the Year
• 2025: Ranked first among FBS TEs in receiving TD (8), fifth in receptions (51) and tied for eighth in receiving yards (560)

• Natural playmaker after the catch.
• Diverse route runner who can win in multiple ways.
• Takes proper blocking angles to seal run lanes and keeps his feet active on contact.

• Drop rate rose to 9.0% in 2025, per TruMedia; concentration lapses.
• Lacks ideal size and mass for the position.
• Needs to better marry his hands and feet to sustain blocks.

• 40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds
• Bench press: 26 reps
• Vertical jump: 43.5 inches
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 1 inches

Mansoor Delane is unlikely to test as a high-end athlete, but he compensates with instincts and preparation. Delane has good size and stays in phase along the boundary. He projects as a steady NFL starter, though his ceiling may not match some of his peers.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American (14 catches allowed on 35 targets for 165 yards)
• 2025: Allowed 0 TD, 0 penalties

• Strong route recognition and comfort in zone coverage.
• Excellent awareness to provide support to teammates.
• Quick feet to stay in phase and transition smoothly.

• Willing downhill in run support but needs to come to balance more consistently.
• Lacks ideal mass for his frame, which shows up in open-field tackling.
• Feet can settle at the stem, allowing receivers to leverage him.

Makai Lemon is a smaller, slot-dominant receiver who plays bigger than his size. That archetype continues to thrive in today’s NFL. He stays grounded through the catch, rarely leaving his feet, and consistently positions himself to create after the catch. Lemon will be a Day 1 starter with Pro Bowl upside.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American; Biletnikoff Award winner (nation’s top WR)
• 2025: Led Big Ten in yards after catch (502)

• Glides across the field and stays grounded through the catch, creating YAC opportunities.
• Presses defenders well before sinking his hips into breaks.
• Good spatial awareness.
• Good top-end speed.

• Limited arm length to consistently catch outside his frame, though he attacks the ball at its peak.
• Quicker than fast.
• Willing boundary blocker but lacks the play strength to be more than a nuisance.

Francis Mauigoa is a three-year starter at right tackle who has developed under one of the country’s top offensive line coaches in Alex Mirabal. He has remained injury-free and logged more than 2,500 snaps at Miami. Mauigoa plays with high-end power at the point of attack in the run game, showing strong leverage and technique while excelling as a puller who reaches the second level. He’s technically sound in pass protection, with good instincts and footwork, plus the ability to mirror and anchor against power.

• 2025: Allowed 0 sacks; 1.6% pressure rate (10th-lowest among FBS OT)
• High school: Five-star recruit; No. 6 overall player in Class of 2023

• Shows plus power in the run game with heavy hands and a dense, powerful frame that moves defenders off their spot.
• Pulls with purpose and adds extra gaps in the run and screen game; displays strong athleticism and spatial awareness in space.
• Rarely beaten in protection; efficient technician who gets to his spot without wasted movement.

• Will occasionally turn his shoulders toward the sideline, leaving him vulnerable to inside and spin moves; must keep his shoulders square longer and avoid punching across his body.
• Has good, not great, feet; can get overextended against athletic edge defenders and struggle to recover versus inside counters.
• Lacks a consistently heavy punch in pass protection to reset rushers, often relying on independent hands rather than two-handed strikes.

Kadyn Proctor is a massive, physically imposing left tackle who blends rare size with the kind of movement skills you usually see from much smaller players. A freak athlete, he has even been used at wide receiver and running back in goal-line situations, showcasing his unique versatility. While he’s a powerhouse in the run game and capable of consistently moving defenders at the point of attack, he’s still refining his technique in pass protection. He showed improvement during the 2025 season. And though he may transition to guard early in his professional career, his high ceiling and natural tools make him a cornerstone prospect.

• 2025: Consensus All-American
• 2025: Co-winner of the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy (conference’s top OL)

• Possesses rare natural strength and, when locked in, can anchor as well as anyone in the class.
• Combines enormous size with skill-position agility, allowing him to dominate in space and even contribute in unconventional roles like goal-line carries.
• Uses a powerful initial punch and a vice-like grip to latch onto defenders and dictate the direction of the play.

• Can get his feet too close together or play with high pads, leaving him susceptible early in reps.
• Struggles at times against elite speed-to-power rushers who dip around the corner or use long-arm moves to force him to re-anchor.
• While he can overpower defenders, he sometimes allows them to disengage earlier than expected.

• 40-yard dash: 5.21 seconds
• Bench press: 25 reps
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inches

Jermod McCoy has the size and ball production that translate to the NFL. He missed the 2025 season while recovering from injury but should be fully healthy for 2026. McCoy pairs length with hip fluidity to thrive in both man and zone. He produced at Oregon State and Tennessee, and there’s little reason to think that won’t continue. He projects as a Day 1 starter with All-Pro upside.

• 2024: First-team All-SEC
• 2025: Missed season due to torn ACL

• Strong ball production (six INT over the past two years).
• Patient but physical off the line in man coverage.
• Good recognition in both zone and man coverage.

• Can be overly physical through the route.
• Occasionally heavy on his outside foot, which can lead to being leveraged at the stem in zone coverage.

• Bench press: 14 reps

Caleb Lomu is an athletic left tackle who stands out for how comfortably he moves in space. He didn’t allow a sack in 2025, but he’ll need to add functional strength to handle NFL pass rushers. In the run game, he’s a tone-setter who consistently finds and finishes blocks, even on the move. Lomu’s combination of movement skills and upside makes him an intriguing prospect.

• 2025: First-team All-Big 12
• 2025: Fifth among Power Four OTs in pressure rate (2.3%) on “normal” pass-protection snaps (no screens, throws under 2.0 seconds, DL stunts), per Underdog Fantasy""

• Athletic mover who excels blocking in space.
• Patient, balanced in pass protection with strong hand usage.
• Consistent finisher when pulling and on second-level blocks.

• Can play too high versus power rushers.
• Needs added weight and strength.
• Occasional vulnerability to quick inside counters.

• 40-yard dash: 4.99 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Dillon Thieneman burst onto the scene as a freshman at Purdue. The high-end athlete with tremendous production filled a major need for the Ducks and is likely to step into a starting role in the NFL. He shows the range and versatility to fill multiple roles but must refine his tackling form to maximize his potential. Thieneman is an instinctive player who can create turnovers at the next level.

• 2023-25: 306 tackles (third-most in FBS; most among DB)
• 2023: 6 INT (tied for third-most in FBS in first season at Purdue)

• Quick trigger to play downhill in run support.
• Versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary.
• High-IQ player who often finds himself in the right place at the right time.

• Often tackles low or to the side instead of using proper form (12.7% missed tackle rate in 2025, per TruMedia).
• Paths to the football can occasionally be indirect.
• Change of direction and recovery speed can take an extra beat.

• 40-yard dash: 4.35 seconds
• Bench press: 18 reps
• Vertical jump: 41 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches

Peter Woods is a multi-year starter with the versatility to line up anywhere along the interior defensive line and even played defensive end in 2024. Woods is a good athlete with quick feet and hands, showing explosiveness in tight spaces. He’s thick, powerful and sudden, with the traits to develop into an impact player at the next level.

• 2025: First-team All-ACC
• 2023-25: Fourth-most pressures (54) and tackles (85) by ACC DT

• Explosive and sudden inside, with strong awareness when shedding blocks and diagnosing blocking schemes.
• Quick get-off as a pass rusher who can win with speed or power and shows the ability to swipe hands.
• Powerful, explosive hands to anchor primary gaps against double teams, with the lateral agility to stunt and move across the front.
• Durability and skill set to stay on the field for all three downs.

• Lacks the ideal arm length scouts covet, though he compensates with get-off and power.
• Has not been a consistently dominant force and disappeared for stretches in 2025.
• Wins frequently as a pass rusher through movement and games rather than consistently dominating one-on-one matchups.

• 40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
• Bench press: 32 reps
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Ty Simpson is a big-armed pocket passer who plays with composure and advanced mental processing both before and after the snap. He operates with aggressive confidence and excels at navigating muddy pockets, delivering accurate throws in the short and intermediate areas, and attacking tight windows with anticipation. Simpson has been historically inconsistent on deep balls, but he’s athletic enough to extend plays with his legs and move the chains when needed.

• 2025: Second-team All-SEC
• 2025: 3,567 passing yards (fourth-most in Alabama history)

• Polished footwork and ball-handling skills.
• Accurate to the short and intermediate areas of the field.
• Understands how to attack zone coverages.

• Only one year of starting experience.
• Limited physical tools; average-to-below-average traits by NFL standards.
• Historically poor deep-ball accuracy.

Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane is one of the most polished and physically imposing offensive linemen in this class. Often referred to as an earth-mover, he specializes in displacing defenders to create massive running lanes. Beyond his raw power, he’s a surprisingly agile athlete who moves smoothly to the second level and locks up linebackers. Overall, he’s a rock-solid, high-floor prospect who projects as a Day 1 starter.

• 2025: First-team All-American
• 2025: Allowed 0 sacks, 0 QB hits and 4 pressures, per TruMedia

• Explodes off the line to physically move defenders off their spots.
• Moves with surprising smoothness when pulling or blocking at the second level.

• Can struggle with quick pass rushers coming from depth without help.
• Occasionally gets over his toes or fails to sustain blocks.

• Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 8 inches

Max Iheanachor didn’t start playing football until junior college, and he’s a high-end athlete who remains an intriguing developmental offensive line prospect. He combines smooth lateral footwork with a surprisingly stout anchor against power. While he’s technically sound when playing with a low base, he occasionally loses his balance by getting over his toes. That said, he’s a high-upside prospect with a lofty ceiling.

• Did not play football prior to enrolling at East Los Angeles College (2021)
• 2025: Third among Power Four OTs in pressure rate (2.0%) on “normal” pass-protection snaps (no screens, throws under 2.0 seconds, DL stunts), per Underdog Fantasy

• Uses exceptional lateral quickness to stay centered on shifty rushers.
• Did not surrender a single sack during the 2025 season.
• Quickly redirects and resets to neutralize inside counter moves.

• Occasionally plays with high pads, leading to balance issues.
• Needs to be more consistent sustaining blocks in pass protection.

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Bench press: 25 reps
• Vertical jump: 30.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

Jordyn Tyson is an explosive receiver with the size, speed and catch radius to win at all three levels. A smooth hands catcher, he consistently makes contested and high-point grabs look effortless while creating surprising separation at the top of his routes for his size. Tyson can hit top-end speed in just a few steps and shows the kind of short-area quickness typically reserved for smaller, shiftier receivers. He’s also an asset in the screen game, making him a dynamic threat both outside and from the slot.

• 2024-25: Led Big 12 in receptions (136); second in receiving yards (1,812) and TD (18) over past two seasons
• Younger brother of Cavaliers 2024 first-round pick Jaylon Tyson

• Effectively sells vertical stems before snapping off comebacks and in-breaking routes
• Inside-outside versatility with the speed and acceleration to threaten all areas of the field
• Strong downfield ball skills, tracking it well and showing sure hands in 2025

• Tends to round off routes when breaking across the field rather than snapping them off
• Lean frame -- could add mass to better handle NFL physicality and durability
• Season-ending injuries in back-to-back years (knee in 2023, collarbone in 2024)

• Bench press: 26 reps

Akheem Mesidor shows excellent bend and a relentless motor, playing with refined technique as a pass rusher. He uses his hands and hips well to finish, pairs that with an explosive first step and ranked among the most disruptive players in the country with the highest pass-rush win rate. Mesidor plays with nonstop energy and creates disruption in space. He projects as an NFL-ready pass rusher who can contribute immediately.

• 2025: Top five in FBS in sacks (12.5), TFL (17.5) and pressures (67)
• 2025 (CFP): 5.5 sacks, 23 pressures in 4 games

• Natural edge rusher with exceptional hands, the ability to bend and high-level technical polish.
• Versatility to kick inside on passing downs, armed with a deep pass-rush toolbox.
• Excellent change of direction and lateral movement on stunts and games, with the ability to counter effectively.

• Size and length are not ideal for a traditional edge; average anchor and disengage ability against the run.
• Older prospect; will turn 25 in April of his rookie year.
• Lacks an elite long-arm or true power rush to complement his finesse-based arsenal.

KC Concepcion is an incredibly fluid, dynamic pass catcher who adds value as a punt returner. The NC State transfer is a threat to score any time he touches the ball in space. He played 63.7% of his collegiate snaps in the slot, according to TruMedia, and is polished enough as a route runner to contribute immediately.

• 2025: Paul Hornung Award winner (nation’s most versatile player)
• 2025: Three-time first-team All-SEC (WR, all-purpose, return specialist)

• Prepares for and avoids contact well after the catch.
• Short-area quickness to force missed tackles and create YAC opportunities.
• Good awareness against zone coverage with strong vision.
• Slot-sized weapon who expanded his vertical usage at Texas A&M.

• Struggled with drops throughout his career (6.8% drop rate, per TruMedia).
• Limited impact as a blocker.
• Could benefit from adding more mass to his frame.

Omar Cooper Jr. is a pre–Curt Cignetti Indiana recruit who flourished in the new coaching staff’s offense. In 2024, he primarily played outside, averaging more than 21 yards per reception, and in 2025 he shifted into a slot-heavy role. That diverse usage showcased one of the more well-rounded receivers in the class and should serve him well at the next level.

• 2025: Tied for third in FBS in receiving TD (13)
• 2024: Led Big Ten in yards per reception (21.2)

• Sudden mover who creates big windows out of breaks.
• Running-back build that absorbs contact post-catch and stays on his feet.
• Reliable hands over the middle of the field (4.2% career drop rate).

• Limited production (58.6 yards per game in 2025).
• Heavy schemed usage with many screen and RPO touches.
• Smaller wingspan limits catch radius.

• 40-yard dash: 4.42 seconds
• Vertical jump: 37 inches

McDonald has a massive and powerful frame and uses his leverage to his advantage as a run stuffer. He plays with good lateral movement and hand usage with the ability to play on the other side of the line of scrimmage. McDonald rarely gets knocked off the ball and can hold his gap on double teams. If he can develop his pass rushing skills then he could be a pro bowl caliber player.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American
• 2025: Led all IDL nationally with 30 run stops and a 13.8% run-stop rate

• Elite leverage and strength as a run defender.
• Good power at crushing the pocket as a pass rusher.
• Good lateral quickness when stunting and moving in the run game.

• Limited pass rush arsenal besides power.
• His motor does not run hot all the time. Will pick and choose spots to play hard.
• Lacks ideal arm length inside the NFL covets.

Avieon Terrell is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, though he has a distinctly different game from his older sibling. Avieon is undersized yet physical, as his eight forced fumbles over the past two seasons suggest. He has some of the best feet and mirroring ability in this draft class. While he played primarily on the outside for Clemson, Terrell could easily kick inside to the slot in the NFL. He has all the traits necessary to overcome his diminutive stature.

• 2024-25: 21 PD, 8 FF (first player in FBS history with 20+ PD and 8+ FF in a two-year span)
• 2024-25: Tied second among FBS CB in sacks (4.0); third in TFL (9.0)

• Enforcer mentality; attacks receivers and ball carriers.
• Twitchy mover with easy feet in space.
• Man/zone flexibility; fully capable in both.

• Smaller frame with limited wingspan and play strength.
• Limited ball production (only three career interceptions).
• Can get tossed aside by bigger wideouts at the top of routes.

• Bench press: 17 reps
• Vertical jump: 34 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches

Keldric Faulk is a long edge defender who sets the edge in the run game but lacks the production typically associated with early-round picks. There’s precedent for this archetype -- players like Travon Walker -- becoming quality, reliable starters without ever turning into high-volume sack producers.

• 2025: 2.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL (after 7.0 sacks, 11.0 TFL in 2024)
• 2023: SEC All-Freshman Team

• Great length to finish plays from the backside.
• Will be 21 years old in September.
• Versatility to play on the edge or reduce inside in certain packages.

• Half-step slow off the snap.
• Hand usage must improve to deconstruct blocks.
• High pad level in the run game can limit effectiveness.

• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 9 inches

CJ Allen is a versatile, high-energy linebacker who excels at hunting down ball carriers from sideline to sideline. He plays with a physical edge, using his quickness and natural leverage to outmaneuver larger offensive linemen. Whether he’s dropping into coverage against tight ends or blitzing through the middle to disrupt the quarterback, his speed and reliable tackling make him a constant threat.

• 2025: Consensus All-American
• 2025: 88.6 PFF run-defense grade

• Elite speed and pursuit angles to run down ball carriers.
• Excellent wrap-up technique that consistently limits yards after contact.
• Capable of covering slot receivers.

• Occasionally overruns his target due to his high-intensity playing style.
• Relies on leverage and speed rather than size.

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is an explosive, high-energy safety who plays with the mentality of an old-school linebacker. He has a shot-out-of-a-cannon play style but also shows sideline-to-sideline range to break up passes or deliver punishing hits. He plays with relentless effort and an uncanny ability to diagnose plays seemingly before anyone else on the field.

• 2025: Third-team All-American (AP)
• 2023-25: 14 forced turnovers (9 FF, 5 INT)

• Attacks the line of scrimmage with elite closing speed and urgency.
• Excellent at high-pointing the ball for interceptions and deep breakups.
• Physical enough to set the edge and cover large tight ends.

• Occasionally misses tackles by playing too fast and out of control.
• Some concerns regarding top-end speed despite great initial burst.
• Can be susceptible to play action due to his downhill aggressiveness.

• 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches

Fernando Mendoza is a poised, accurate passer with plus arm talent, consistently delivering catchable balls on time and in rhythm while excelling on layered, second-level routes. He shows NFL-level field vision and coverage recognition, regularly ripping throws with anticipation. While not a true creator, Mendoza navigates collapsing pockets effectively and can make accurate off-platform throws, showing a calm, efficient style reminiscent of Jared Goff.

• 2025: Heisman Trophy winner (nation’s best player)
• 2025: Led Indiana to a 16–0 record and College Football Playoff National Championship

• Quick decision-maker.
• Knows where to miss when throwing into tight windows.
• Willing to deliver strikes under heavy pressure.
• Consistently plus ball placement.

• Can run, but isn’t an evasive athlete.
• Pocket awareness comes and goes; will miss defenders.
• Anticipation shows mainly on pre-snap-determined routes.

David Bailey was a major hit for Texas Tech’s scouting staff after arriving as a transfer who hadn’t started during his three years at Stanford. He went from a designated pass rusher for the Cardinal to leading the country with 14.5 sacks for the Red Raiders last fall. Bailey has an elite first step that he uses to breeze past opposing offensive tackles. His shortcomings against the run still showed at times, but his best run-defense tape came late in the season.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American
• 2025: Second in FBS in pressures (81) behind Rueben Bain Jr. (83), despite playing two fewer games

• Tuned-up get-off; glides off the ball and forces tackles to speed up.
• Knows how to set up tackles and get them off balance.
• Ascending player who made significant strides from 2024 to 2025.

• Lacks a consistent Plan B as a pass rusher; rarely wins late in reps.
• Physicality against the run can be inconsistent.
• Bend around the edge is only adequate for a speed rusher.

• 40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Francis Mauigoa is a three-year starter at right tackle who has developed under one of the country’s top offensive line coaches in Alex Mirabal. He has remained injury-free and logged more than 2,500 snaps at Miami. Mauigoa plays with high-end power at the point of attack in the run game, showing strong leverage and technique while excelling as a puller who reaches the second level. He’s technically sound in pass protection, with good instincts and footwork, plus the ability to mirror and anchor against power.

• 2025: Allowed 0 sacks; 1.6% pressure rate (10th-lowest among FBS OT)
• High school: Five-star recruit; No. 6 overall player in Class of 2023

• Shows plus power in the run game with heavy hands and a dense, powerful frame that moves defenders off their spot.
• Pulls with purpose and adds extra gaps in the run and screen game; displays strong athleticism and spatial awareness in space.
• Rarely beaten in protection; efficient technician who gets to his spot without wasted movement.

• Will occasionally turn his shoulders toward the sideline, leaving him vulnerable to inside and spin moves; must keep his shoulders square longer and avoid punching across his body.
• Has good, not great, feet; can get overextended against athletic edge defenders and struggle to recover versus inside counters.
• Lacks a consistently heavy punch in pass protection to reset rushers, often relying on independent hands rather than two-handed strikes.

Jeremiyah Love has legitimate track speed and high-end acceleration. He can stop on a dime and redirect with rare change-of-direction ability, while showing good contact balance and the footwork to jump-cut defenders before hitting the crease.

• 2025: Doak Walker Award winner (nation’s top RB); unanimous All-American
• 2025: Led FBS with 8 plays of 20+ yards

• Physical relative to his size, with the patience to press the gap, follow blocks and run through arm tackles.
• Does a good job setting up runs before cutting and accelerating into open space.
• Great breakaway speed and solid pass-catching ability.

• Needs to improve sustaining blocks in pass protection.
• Leggy running style can lead to segmented transitions.
• Lacks ideal mass for a feature back.

• 40-yard dash: 4.36 seconds

Arvell Reese is a versatile defender who primarily plays off the ball but has flashed the size and tools to tempt teams with a move to full-time edge. That transition would require patience and come with volatility, but Reese is pound for pound one of the most athletic players in the class and a potential impact defender.

• 2025: Consensus All-American
• 2025: 69 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10.0 TFL (all top-three on Ohio State)

• Builds speed quickly.
• Great size for the position.
• Good foot quickness and understanding of his responsibilities in coverage.

• Highest potential as an edge rusher, but not enough reps to feel confident in that projection.
• Just over a year of collegiate playing experience.
• Needs to develop pass-rush moves if his future is on the edge.

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds

Monroe Freeling is one of the highest-ceiling true left tackles in this year’s draft. Freeling has logged more than 1,650 snaps across both tackle spots and possesses a great frame with room to add strength and bulk as he continues to develop. There may be an adjustment period as a rookie, but Freeling offers plenty of traits to like and long-term value as a potential blindside starter.

• 2025: Second-team All-SEC (coaches)
• 2025: 10th among Power Four OTs in pressure rate (2.6%) on “normal” pass-protection snaps (no screens, throws under 2.0 seconds, DL stunts), per Underdog Fantasy

• Good initial quickness in the run game to reach and cut off defenders.
• Does a good job getting to the second level and engulfing and displacing defenders.
• Excellent athletic traits when mirroring defenders in protection and pulling in space.

• Technique can vary too much; pad level gets high and he can lose his base in the run game.
• Anchor is concerning at times in protection and he can get walked back more than desired.
• Hand placement is inconsistent in protection.

• 40-yard dash: 4.93 seconds
• Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

Rueben Bain Jr. is an explosive, violent edge rusher with rare power and bend, capable of turning the corner from wide alignments and overwhelming tackles with speed to power. He wins with a deep arsenal of pass-rush moves -- from bull rushes to inside counters -- and plays with exceptional contact balance and hand usage to shed blocks as both a rusher and run defender. Relentlessly disruptive and highly explosive off the snap, Bain consistently collapses pockets, sets a firm edge and makes impact plays from whistle to whistle.

• 2025: Led Power 4 EDGEs with 75 QB hurries (next highest was 51), per Underdog Fantasy
• 2025: Led FBS with 83 QB pressures

• Exceptional physical traits for an edge player, blending twitch, power and a relentless motor.
• Leader and tone-setter for a program built in the trenches.
• Plays with strong instincts in the run game and uses heavy hands to shock, shed and generate knockback power; also shows excellent lateral quickness.
• Quick get-off with an impressive speed-to-power combination; bends well at the top of his rush and finishes at the quarterback.

• Occasionally undisciplined maintaining primary gap and pass-rush integrity.
• Adequate length, but wingspan lacks ideal NFL measurements.
• Needs to further develop counters at the next level against higher-end competition.

Sonny Styles is a big off-ball linebacker who transitioned down from safety. His brother, Lorenzo Jr., is in this class, and his father, Lorenzo Sr., played in the NFL, so the bloodlines run deep. Styles has the athleticism to play in space and the size to operate in the box. He projects as a Day 1 starter.

• 2025: 2.2% missed tackle rate, per TruMedia
• Career: Two-time All-Big Ten (first team 2025, second team 2024)

• Great size.
• Shoots gaps well to create plays in the backfield.
• Length helps him finish in space and disrupt passing lanes in coverage.

• Burst after coming to balance is only average.
• Can use his hands better and expand his pass-rush arsenal.
• Eyes can linger on backfield action.

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
• Vertical jump: 43.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.26 seconds
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 2 inches

Caleb Downs is a three-year starter at Alabama and Ohio State who has thrived at a high level in multiple systems. Downs is a leader and alpha who excels in both phases and is rarely out of position. He shows excellent range and change of direction, along with the ability to match up in coverage against speedy receivers and tight ends. Downs also returned punts at both Alabama and Ohio State, displaying strong spatial awareness and the explosiveness to score -- a rare trait for a safety. He’s a high-IQ player who should make an immediate impact as a rookie.

• Career: Sixth DB to be named Unanimous All-American twice (Johnnie Johnson, Kenny Easley, Deion Sanders, Tripp Welborne, Eric Berry)
• 2023-25: Only DB with 250+ tackles, 15+ TFL and 5+ INT over past three FBS seasons

• Checks every intangible box: leadership, intelligence, production, championship pedigree and no off-field concerns.
• Fluid, athletic defender who backpedals with ease, pattern-matches in coverage and plays physically in the box; outstanding versatility.
• Excellent instincts on the back end, understanding route combinations and offensive tendencies while closing space quickly with strong technique.

• Will occasionally whiff on tackles when going for a big hit; has missed low on blitzes and in space.
• Bigger tight ends can fit him up in the run game near the line of scrimmage; lacks ideal size and length to consistently shed those blocks.
• Rarely tested in coverage (78 receptions allowed over three seasons) but has just six career interceptions.

Peter Woods is a multi-year starter with the versatility to line up anywhere along the interior defensive line and even played defensive end in 2024. Woods is a good athlete with quick feet and hands, showing explosiveness in tight spaces. He’s thick, powerful and sudden, with the traits to develop into an impact player at the next level.

• 2025: First-team All-ACC
• 2023-25: Fourth-most pressures (54) and tackles (85) by ACC DT

• Explosive and sudden inside, with strong awareness when shedding blocks and diagnosing blocking schemes.
• Quick get-off as a pass rusher who can win with speed or power and shows the ability to swipe hands.
• Powerful, explosive hands to anchor primary gaps against double teams, with the lateral agility to stunt and move across the front.
• Durability and skill set to stay on the field for all three downs.

• Lacks the ideal arm length scouts covet, though he compensates with get-off and power.
• Has not been a consistently dominant force and disappeared for stretches in 2025.
• Wins frequently as a pass rusher through movement and games rather than consistently dominating one-on-one matchups.

Mansoor Delane is unlikely to test as a high-end athlete, but he compensates with instincts and preparation. Delane has good size and stays in phase along the boundary. He projects as a steady NFL starter, though his ceiling may not match some of his peers.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American (14 catches allowed on 35 targets for 165 yards)
• 2025: Allowed 0 TD, 0 penalties

• Strong route recognition and comfort in zone coverage.
• Excellent awareness to provide support to teammates.
• Quick feet to stay in phase and transition smoothly.

• Willing downhill in run support but needs to come to balance more consistently.
• Lacks ideal mass for his frame, which shows up in open-field tackling.
• Feet can settle at the stem, allowing receivers to leverage him.

Akheem Mesidor shows excellent bend and a relentless motor, playing with refined technique as a pass rusher. He uses his hands and hips well to finish, pairs that with an explosive first step and ranked among the most disruptive players in the country with the highest pass-rush win rate. Mesidor plays with nonstop energy and creates disruption in space. He projects as an NFL-ready pass rusher who can contribute immediately.

• 2025: Top five in FBS in sacks (12.5), TFL (17.5) and pressures (67)
• 2025 (CFP): 5.5 sacks, 23 pressures in 4 games

• Natural edge rusher with exceptional hands, the ability to bend and high-level technical polish.
• Versatility to kick inside on passing downs, armed with a deep pass-rush toolbox.
• Excellent change of direction and lateral movement on stunts and games, with the ability to counter effectively.

• Size and length are not ideal for a traditional edge; average anchor and disengage ability against the run.
• Older prospect; will turn 25 in April of his rookie year.
• Lacks an elite long-arm or true power rush to complement his finesse-based arsenal.

Carnell Tate may be the safest wide receiver in the draft based on his measurements and traits. He led the nation in 2025 with six receiving touchdowns of 30 or more air yards and pairs that vertical production with a wide catch radius thanks to his wingspan. Tate is a strong separator in the middle of the field, particularly when leveraging zone coverage downfield. However, he struggled at times to play through contact at the catch point against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. It’s also worth noting much of his production came opposite Jeremiah Smith, often against No. 2 corners. At the next level, Tate should benefit from playing opposite another true No. 1 target.

• 2025: Led FBS with 6 TD on throws of 30+ air yards
• 2025: Career highs in receiving yards (838) and receiving TD (9)

• Size, length and aggressive play style to win contested throws and finish catches outside his frame.
• Polished footwork off the line to create free releases and at the top of routes to set up breaks.
• Strong downfield ball skills, consistently tracking and adjusting to the football in the air.

• High-waisted frame leads to more methodical, less sudden breaks, particularly on comebacks.
• Below-average open-field elusiveness once he gears down after the catch.
• Needs to play with more physicality throughout routes to create separation.

• 40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds

Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane is one of the most polished and physically imposing offensive linemen in this class. Often referred to as an earth-mover, he specializes in displacing defenders to create massive running lanes. Beyond his raw power, he’s a surprisingly agile athlete who moves smoothly to the second level and locks up linebackers. Overall, he’s a rock-solid, high-floor prospect who projects as a Day 1 starter.

• 2025: First-team All-American
• 2025: Allowed 0 sacks, 0 QB hits and 4 pressures, per TruMedia

• Explodes off the line to physically move defenders off their spots.
• Moves with surprising smoothness when pulling or blocking at the second level.

• Can struggle with quick pass rushers coming from depth without help.
• Occasionally gets over his toes or fails to sustain blocks.

• Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 8 inches

Keldric Faulk is a long edge defender who sets the edge in the run game but lacks the production typically associated with early-round picks. There’s precedent for this archetype -- players like Travon Walker -- becoming quality, reliable starters without ever turning into high-volume sack producers.

• 2025: 2.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL (after 7.0 sacks, 11.0 TFL in 2024)
• 2023: SEC All-Freshman Team

• Great length to finish plays from the backside.
• Will be 21 years old in September.
• Versatility to play on the edge or reduce inside in certain packages.

• Half-step slow off the snap.
• Hand usage must improve to deconstruct blocks.
• High pad level in the run game can limit effectiveness.

• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 9 inches

Makai Lemon is a smaller, slot-dominant receiver who plays bigger than his size. That archetype continues to thrive in today’s NFL. He stays grounded through the catch, rarely leaving his feet, and consistently positions himself to create after the catch. Lemon will be a Day 1 starter with Pro Bowl upside.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American; Biletnikoff Award winner (nation’s top WR)
• 2025: Led Big Ten in yards after catch (502)

• Glides across the field and stays grounded through the catch, creating YAC opportunities.
• Presses defenders well before sinking his hips into breaks.
• Good spatial awareness.
• Good top-end speed.

• Limited arm length to consistently catch outside his frame, though he attacks the ball at its peak.
• Quicker than fast.
• Willing boundary blocker but lacks the play strength to be more than a nuisance.

Kadyn Proctor is a massive, physically imposing left tackle who blends rare size with the kind of movement skills you usually see from much smaller players. A freak athlete, he has even been used at wide receiver and running back in goal-line situations, showcasing his unique versatility. While he’s a powerhouse in the run game and capable of consistently moving defenders at the point of attack, he’s still refining his technique in pass protection. He showed improvement during the 2025 season. And though he may transition to guard early in his professional career, his high ceiling and natural tools make him a cornerstone prospect.

• 2025: Consensus All-American
• 2025: Co-winner of the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy (conference’s top OL)

• Possesses rare natural strength and, when locked in, can anchor as well as anyone in the class.
• Combines enormous size with skill-position agility, allowing him to dominate in space and even contribute in unconventional roles like goal-line carries.
• Uses a powerful initial punch and a vice-like grip to latch onto defenders and dictate the direction of the play.

• Can get his feet too close together or play with high pads, leaving him susceptible early in reps.
• Struggles at times against elite speed-to-power rushers who dip around the corner or use long-arm moves to force him to re-anchor.
• While he can overpower defenders, he sometimes allows them to disengage earlier than expected.

• 40-yard dash: 5.21 seconds
• Bench press: 25 reps
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inches

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is an explosive, high-energy safety who plays with the mentality of an old-school linebacker. He has a shot-out-of-a-cannon play style but also shows sideline-to-sideline range to break up passes or deliver punishing hits. He plays with relentless effort and an uncanny ability to diagnose plays seemingly before anyone else on the field.

• 2025: Third-team All-American (AP)
• 2023-25: 14 forced turnovers (9 FF, 5 INT)

• Attacks the line of scrimmage with elite closing speed and urgency.
• Excellent at high-pointing the ball for interceptions and deep breakups.
• Physical enough to set the edge and cover large tight ends.

• Occasionally misses tackles by playing too fast and out of control.
• Some concerns regarding top-end speed despite great initial burst.
• Can be susceptible to play action due to his downhill aggressiveness.

• 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches

Jermod McCoy has the size and ball production that translate to the NFL. He missed the 2025 season while recovering from injury but should be fully healthy for 2026. McCoy pairs length with hip fluidity to thrive in both man and zone. He produced at Oregon State and Tennessee, and there’s little reason to think that won’t continue. He projects as a Day 1 starter with All-Pro upside.

• 2024: First-team All-SEC
• 2025: Missed season due to torn ACL

• Strong ball production (six INT over the past two years).
• Patient but physical off the line in man coverage.
• Good recognition in both zone and man coverage.

• Can be overly physical through the route.
• Occasionally heavy on his outside foot, which can lead to being leveraged at the stem in zone coverage.

• Bench press: 14 reps

Colton Hood has the top-end speed and hip fluidity to function in both man and zone. At times, he gets overly handsy and lacks the calm control that defines elite corners. He projects as an immediate starter, but how high he ultimately ascends may depend on his development.

• 2025: Second-team All-SEC
• 2025: Only SEC player with 4+ TFL and 8+ passes defensed

• Physical at the catch point; plays through the receiver’s hands.
• Aggressive downhill in run support.
• Patient at the snap with quick feet to mirror and match.

• Panics and grabs when he loses leverage.
• Gives too much cushion underneath in zone at times.
• Essentially one year of starting experience.

• 40-yard dash: 4.44 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches

Jordyn Tyson is an explosive receiver with the size, speed and catch radius to win at all three levels. A smooth hands catcher, he consistently makes contested and high-point grabs look effortless while creating surprising separation at the top of his routes for his size. Tyson can hit top-end speed in just a few steps and shows the kind of short-area quickness typically reserved for smaller, shiftier receivers. He’s also an asset in the screen game, making him a dynamic threat both outside and from the slot.

• 2024-25: Led Big 12 in receptions (136); second in receiving yards (1,812) and TD (18) over past two seasons
• Younger brother of Cavaliers 2024 first-round pick Jaylon Tyson

• Effectively sells vertical stems before snapping off comebacks and in-breaking routes
• Inside-outside versatility with the speed and acceleration to threaten all areas of the field
• Strong downfield ball skills, tracking it well and showing sure hands in 2025

• Tends to round off routes when breaking across the field rather than snapping them off
• Lean frame -- could add mass to better handle NFL physicality and durability
• Season-ending injuries in back-to-back years (knee in 2023, collarbone in 2024)

• Bench press: 26 reps

T.J. Parker was a true freshman starter for the Tigers in 2023 and looked destined for big things early in his career. Unfortunately, he didn’t take a substantial step forward over the past two seasons. Parker is a limited athlete off the edge who wins with strength and technique. He projects as a high-floor, low-ceiling defender.

• 2024: Set Clemson single-season FF record (6); tied for second nationally and first among Power Five players
• 2024: 19.5 TFL, 11.0 sacks -- most by a Clemson defender since Clelin Ferrell (2018)

• NFL-ready edge setter with great pad level and physicality against the run.
• Long-arm bull rush that can collapse pockets; has the build to continue developing that power move.
• Productive from Day 1 in college football, starting as a true freshman.

• First step doesn't scare anyone.
• 2025 tape was worse than 2024.
• Only one true go-to move as a pass rusher (long arm).

• 40-yard dash: 4.68 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 0 inches

Spencer Fano shares a similar athletic profile to Graham Barton, though Barton has already proven his versatility by playing tackle and center at Duke. Fano shows the movement skills and positional flexibility to potentially play multiple spots along the offensive line. He displays excellent feet, the ability to mirror and anchor in protection, and the strength to move defenders in the run game. Fano’s functional strength and lower-half power consistently show up on tape.

• 2025: Fifth unanimous All-American in Utah history
• 2025: Outland Trophy winner (nation’s top interior OL)

• Excels as a drive blocker when defenders aren’t stunting or moving; fits blocks with strong hand placement, good footwork and excellent power at the point of attack.
• Rarely beaten in pass protection (zero sacks allowed in 2025, three total over three seasons at Utah); quick feet with the ability to recover when initially stressed.
• Great size and length with versatility to play both tackle spots and potentially slide inside to guard.

• Has technique issues in pass protection that he must clean up at the next level; turning his inside foot can open his shoulders and create vulnerabilities against NFL-caliber rushers.
• Lacks exceptional hand power and punch in protection; more of a trapper and clamper with his hands
• Lacks ideal body mass at 308 pounds for some NFL teams seeking a larger profile.

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.67 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.34 seconds

KC Concepcion is an incredibly fluid, dynamic pass catcher who adds value as a punt returner. The NC State transfer is a threat to score any time he touches the ball in space. He played 63.7% of his collegiate snaps in the slot, according to TruMedia, and is polished enough as a route runner to contribute immediately.

• 2025: Paul Hornung Award winner (nation’s most versatile player)
• 2025: Three-time first-team All-SEC (WR, all-purpose, return specialist)

• Prepares for and avoids contact well after the catch.
• Short-area quickness to force missed tackles and create YAC opportunities.
• Good awareness against zone coverage with strong vision.
• Slot-sized weapon who expanded his vertical usage at Texas A&M.

• Struggled with drops throughout his career (6.8% drop rate, per TruMedia).
• Limited impact as a blocker.
• Could benefit from adding more mass to his frame.

Caleb Banks is a physically imposing defensive lineman who blends massive size with rare, twitchy athleticism. Although foot injuries sidelined him for much of 2025, his dominant performance at the Senior Bowl reminded scouts of his high-end potential. He’s a disruptive force who can overpower blockers with his heavy hands or use his surprisingly quick feet to shoot gaps and collapse the pocket.

• 2025: Limited to three games due to a broken foot
• 2024: Ranked top five in the SEC in pressures among IDL (29)

• Uses heavy hands and leverage to consistently force pocket re-anchors.
• Displays rare quick-twitch and lateral agility for a 330-pound frame.
• Strong grip and active hands allow him to disengage quickly from blocks.

• Occasionally plays too high, which can compromise his leverage.
• Multiple foot surgeries have significantly limited his recent playing time.

• 40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 6 inches

Dillon Thieneman burst onto the scene as a freshman at Purdue. The high-end athlete with tremendous production filled a major need for the Ducks and is likely to step into a starting role in the NFL. He shows the range and versatility to fill multiple roles but must refine his tackling form to maximize his potential. Thieneman is an instinctive player who can create turnovers at the next level.

• 2023-25: 306 tackles (third-most in FBS; most among DB)
• 2023: 6 INT (tied for third-most in FBS in first season at Purdue)

• Quick trigger to play downhill in run support.
• Versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary.
• High-IQ player who often finds himself in the right place at the right time.

• Often tackles low or to the side instead of using proper form (12.7% missed tackle rate in 2025, per TruMedia).
• Paths to the football can occasionally be indirect.
• Change of direction and recovery speed can take an extra beat.

• 40-yard dash: 4.35 seconds
• Bench press: 18 reps
• Vertical jump: 41 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches

Caleb Lomu is an athletic left tackle who stands out for how comfortably he moves in space. He didn’t allow a sack in 2025, but he’ll need to add functional strength to handle NFL pass rushers. In the run game, he’s a tone-setter who consistently finds and finishes blocks, even on the move. Lomu’s combination of movement skills and upside makes him an intriguing prospect.

• 2025: First-team All-Big 12
• 2025: Fifth among Power Four OTs in pressure rate (2.3%) on “normal” pass-protection snaps (no screens, throws under 2.0 seconds, DL stunts), per Underdog Fantasy""

• Athletic mover who excels blocking in space.
• Patient, balanced in pass protection with strong hand usage.
• Consistent finisher when pulling and on second-level blocks.

• Can play too high versus power rushers.
• Needs added weight and strength.
• Occasional vulnerability to quick inside counters.

• 40-yard dash: 4.99 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

McDonald has a massive and powerful frame and uses his leverage to his advantage as a run stuffer. He plays with good lateral movement and hand usage with the ability to play on the other side of the line of scrimmage. McDonald rarely gets knocked off the ball and can hold his gap on double teams. If he can develop his pass rushing skills then he could be a pro bowl caliber player.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American
• 2025: Led all IDL nationally with 30 run stops and a 13.8% run-stop rate

• Elite leverage and strength as a run defender.
• Good power at crushing the pocket as a pass rusher.
• Good lateral quickness when stunting and moving in the run game.

• Limited pass rush arsenal besides power.
• His motor does not run hot all the time. Will pick and choose spots to play hard.
• Lacks ideal arm length inside the NFL covets.

R Mason Thomas is an explosive edge rusher who wins with a relentless, “hair-on-fire” playing style. Despite being labeled undersized, he uses a low center of gravity and surprising functional power to move offensive tackles off the spot. He plays with good bend, allowing him to turn the corner on his way to the quarterback. He’s a high-end athlete in space against the run, able to chase down running backs or mirror mobile quarterbacks. Thomas is a high-energy playmaker who simply refuses to quit on a rep.

• 2025: First-team All-SEC
• 2024-25: 22.0 TFL, 15.5 sacks over past two seasons

• Exceptional bend to get around the edge against offensive tackles.
• High-energy player who pursues the ball through the whistle.
• Consistently uses low pad level to bull rush larger opponents.

• Undersized frame compared to elite power rushers in his class.
• Can struggle to hold his ground against interior double teams.

• 40-yard dash: 4.67 seconds

Denzel Boston is a big, powerful receiver who plays with the movement skills of a much smaller player. He’s dangerous after the catch and tough to bring down in space. Boston can win at all three levels, and he brings value as both a blocker and in the return game. Bottom line: His size, strength and reliability make him a difficult matchup.

• 2025: 3.1% drop rate (62 receptions, 2 drops)
• 2025: Third-team All-Big Ten

• Size and strength with running-back-like YAC ability.
• Reliable hands and wide catch radius.
• Physical blocker who adds value beyond receiving.

• Can look stiff on sharp direction changes.
• Occasional body-catching tendency.

• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.28 seconds

• 40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
• Bench press: 32 reps
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Ty Simpson is a big-armed pocket passer who plays with composure and advanced mental processing both before and after the snap. He operates with aggressive confidence and excels at navigating muddy pockets, delivering accurate throws in the short and intermediate areas, and attacking tight windows with anticipation. Simpson has been historically inconsistent on deep balls, but he’s athletic enough to extend plays with his legs and move the chains when needed.

• 2025: Second-team All-SEC
• 2025: 3,567 passing yards (fourth-most in Alabama history)

• Polished footwork and ball-handling skills.
• Accurate to the short and intermediate areas of the field.
• Understands how to attack zone coverages.

• Only one year of starting experience.
• Limited physical tools; average-to-below-average traits by NFL standards.
• Historically poor deep-ball accuracy.

Fernando Mendoza is a poised, accurate passer with plus arm talent, consistently delivering catchable balls on time and in rhythm while excelling on layered, second-level routes. He shows NFL-level field vision and coverage recognition, regularly ripping throws with anticipation. While not a true creator, Mendoza navigates collapsing pockets effectively and can make accurate off-platform throws, showing a calm, efficient style reminiscent of Jared Goff.

• 2025: Heisman Trophy winner (nation’s best player)
• 2025: Led Indiana to a 16–0 record and College Football Playoff National Championship

• Quick decision-maker.
• Knows where to miss when throwing into tight windows.
• Willing to deliver strikes under heavy pressure.
• Consistently plus ball placement.

• Can run, but isn’t an evasive athlete.
• Pocket awareness comes and goes; will miss defenders.
• Anticipation shows mainly on pre-snap-determined routes.

Arvell Reese is a versatile defender who primarily plays off the ball but has flashed the size and tools to tempt teams with a move to full-time edge. That transition would require patience and come with volatility, but Reese is pound for pound one of the most athletic players in the class and a potential impact defender.

• 2025: Consensus All-American
• 2025: 69 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10.0 TFL (all top-three on Ohio State)

• Builds speed quickly.
• Great size for the position.
• Good foot quickness and understanding of his responsibilities in coverage.

• Highest potential as an edge rusher, but not enough reps to feel confident in that projection.
• Just over a year of collegiate playing experience.
• Needs to develop pass-rush moves if his future is on the edge.

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds

Francis Mauigoa is a three-year starter at right tackle who has developed under one of the country’s top offensive line coaches in Alex Mirabal. He has remained injury-free and logged more than 2,500 snaps at Miami. Mauigoa plays with high-end power at the point of attack in the run game, showing strong leverage and technique while excelling as a puller who reaches the second level. He’s technically sound in pass protection, with good instincts and footwork, plus the ability to mirror and anchor against power.

• 2025: Allowed 0 sacks; 1.6% pressure rate (10th-lowest among FBS OT)
• High school: Five-star recruit; No. 6 overall player in Class of 2023

• Shows plus power in the run game with heavy hands and a dense, powerful frame that moves defenders off their spot.
• Pulls with purpose and adds extra gaps in the run and screen game; displays strong athleticism and spatial awareness in space.
• Rarely beaten in protection; efficient technician who gets to his spot without wasted movement.

• Will occasionally turn his shoulders toward the sideline, leaving him vulnerable to inside and spin moves; must keep his shoulders square longer and avoid punching across his body.
• Has good, not great, feet; can get overextended against athletic edge defenders and struggle to recover versus inside counters.
• Lacks a consistently heavy punch in pass protection to reset rushers, often relying on independent hands rather than two-handed strikes.

Jeremiyah Love has legitimate track speed and high-end acceleration. He can stop on a dime and redirect with rare change-of-direction ability, while showing good contact balance and the footwork to jump-cut defenders before hitting the crease.

• 2025: Doak Walker Award winner (nation’s top RB); unanimous All-American
• 2025: Led FBS with 8 plays of 20+ yards

• Physical relative to his size, with the patience to press the gap, follow blocks and run through arm tackles.
• Does a good job setting up runs before cutting and accelerating into open space.
• Great breakaway speed and solid pass-catching ability.

• Needs to improve sustaining blocks in pass protection.
• Leggy running style can lead to segmented transitions.
• Lacks ideal mass for a feature back.

• 40-yard dash: 4.36 seconds

Sonny Styles is a big off-ball linebacker who transitioned down from safety. His brother, Lorenzo Jr., is in this class, and his father, Lorenzo Sr., played in the NFL, so the bloodlines run deep. Styles has the athleticism to play in space and the size to operate in the box. He projects as a Day 1 starter.

• 2025: 2.2% missed tackle rate, per TruMedia
• Career: Two-time All-Big Ten (first team 2025, second team 2024)

• Great size.
• Shoots gaps well to create plays in the backfield.
• Length helps him finish in space and disrupt passing lanes in coverage.

• Burst after coming to balance is only average.
• Can use his hands better and expand his pass-rush arsenal.
• Eyes can linger on backfield action.

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
• Vertical jump: 43.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.26 seconds
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 2 inches

David Bailey was a major hit for Texas Tech’s scouting staff after arriving as a transfer who hadn’t started during his three years at Stanford. He went from a designated pass rusher for the Cardinal to leading the country with 14.5 sacks for the Red Raiders last fall. Bailey has an elite first step that he uses to breeze past opposing offensive tackles. His shortcomings against the run still showed at times, but his best run-defense tape came late in the season.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American
• 2025: Second in FBS in pressures (81) behind Rueben Bain Jr. (83), despite playing two fewer games

• Tuned-up get-off; glides off the ball and forces tackles to speed up.
• Knows how to set up tackles and get them off balance.
• Ascending player who made significant strides from 2024 to 2025.

• Lacks a consistent Plan B as a pass rusher; rarely wins late in reps.
• Physicality against the run can be inconsistent.
• Bend around the edge is only adequate for a speed rusher.

• 40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Rueben Bain Jr. is an explosive, violent edge rusher with rare power and bend, capable of turning the corner from wide alignments and overwhelming tackles with speed to power. He wins with a deep arsenal of pass-rush moves -- from bull rushes to inside counters -- and plays with exceptional contact balance and hand usage to shed blocks as both a rusher and run defender. Relentlessly disruptive and highly explosive off the snap, Bain consistently collapses pockets, sets a firm edge and makes impact plays from whistle to whistle.

• 2025: Led Power 4 EDGEs with 75 QB hurries (next highest was 51), per Underdog Fantasy
• 2025: Led FBS with 83 QB pressures

• Exceptional physical traits for an edge player, blending twitch, power and a relentless motor.
• Leader and tone-setter for a program built in the trenches.
• Plays with strong instincts in the run game and uses heavy hands to shock, shed and generate knockback power; also shows excellent lateral quickness.
• Quick get-off with an impressive speed-to-power combination; bends well at the top of his rush and finishes at the quarterback.

• Occasionally undisciplined maintaining primary gap and pass-rush integrity.
• Adequate length, but wingspan lacks ideal NFL measurements.
• Needs to further develop counters at the next level against higher-end competition.

Carnell Tate may be the safest wide receiver in the draft based on his measurements and traits. He led the nation in 2025 with six receiving touchdowns of 30 or more air yards and pairs that vertical production with a wide catch radius thanks to his wingspan. Tate is a strong separator in the middle of the field, particularly when leveraging zone coverage downfield. However, he struggled at times to play through contact at the catch point against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. It’s also worth noting much of his production came opposite Jeremiah Smith, often against No. 2 corners. At the next level, Tate should benefit from playing opposite another true No. 1 target.

• 2025: Led FBS with 6 TD on throws of 30+ air yards
• 2025: Career highs in receiving yards (838) and receiving TD (9)

• Size, length and aggressive play style to win contested throws and finish catches outside his frame.
• Polished footwork off the line to create free releases and at the top of routes to set up breaks.
• Strong downfield ball skills, consistently tracking and adjusting to the football in the air.

• High-waisted frame leads to more methodical, less sudden breaks, particularly on comebacks.
• Below-average open-field elusiveness once he gears down after the catch.
• Needs to play with more physicality throughout routes to create separation.

• 40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds

Spencer Fano shares a similar athletic profile to Graham Barton, though Barton has already proven his versatility by playing tackle and center at Duke. Fano shows the movement skills and positional flexibility to potentially play multiple spots along the offensive line. He displays excellent feet, the ability to mirror and anchor in protection, and the strength to move defenders in the run game. Fano’s functional strength and lower-half power consistently show up on tape.

• 2025: Fifth unanimous All-American in Utah history
• 2025: Outland Trophy winner (nation’s top interior OL)

• Excels as a drive blocker when defenders aren’t stunting or moving; fits blocks with strong hand placement, good footwork and excellent power at the point of attack.
• Rarely beaten in pass protection (zero sacks allowed in 2025, three total over three seasons at Utah); quick feet with the ability to recover when initially stressed.
• Great size and length with versatility to play both tackle spots and potentially slide inside to guard.

• Has technique issues in pass protection that he must clean up at the next level; turning his inside foot can open his shoulders and create vulnerabilities against NFL-caliber rushers.
• Lacks exceptional hand power and punch in protection; more of a trapper and clamper with his hands
• Lacks ideal body mass at 308 pounds for some NFL teams seeking a larger profile.

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.67 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.34 seconds

Mansoor Delane is unlikely to test as a high-end athlete, but he compensates with instincts and preparation. Delane has good size and stays in phase along the boundary. He projects as a steady NFL starter, though his ceiling may not match some of his peers.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American (14 catches allowed on 35 targets for 165 yards)
• 2025: Allowed 0 TD, 0 penalties

• Strong route recognition and comfort in zone coverage.
• Excellent awareness to provide support to teammates.
• Quick feet to stay in phase and transition smoothly.

• Willing downhill in run support but needs to come to balance more consistently.
• Lacks ideal mass for his frame, which shows up in open-field tackling.
• Feet can settle at the stem, allowing receivers to leverage him.

Caleb Downs is a three-year starter at Alabama and Ohio State who has thrived at a high level in multiple systems. Downs is a leader and alpha who excels in both phases and is rarely out of position. He shows excellent range and change of direction, along with the ability to match up in coverage against speedy receivers and tight ends. Downs also returned punts at both Alabama and Ohio State, displaying strong spatial awareness and the explosiveness to score -- a rare trait for a safety. He’s a high-IQ player who should make an immediate impact as a rookie.

• Career: Sixth DB to be named Unanimous All-American twice (Johnnie Johnson, Kenny Easley, Deion Sanders, Tripp Welborne, Eric Berry)
• 2023-25: Only DB with 250+ tackles, 15+ TFL and 5+ INT over past three FBS seasons

• Checks every intangible box: leadership, intelligence, production, championship pedigree and no off-field concerns.
• Fluid, athletic defender who backpedals with ease, pattern-matches in coverage and plays physically in the box; outstanding versatility.
• Excellent instincts on the back end, understanding route combinations and offensive tendencies while closing space quickly with strong technique.

• Will occasionally whiff on tackles when going for a big hit; has missed low on blitzes and in space.
• Bigger tight ends can fit him up in the run game near the line of scrimmage; lacks ideal size and length to consistently shed those blocks.
• Rarely tested in coverage (78 receptions allowed over three seasons) but has just six career interceptions.

Monroe Freeling is one of the highest-ceiling true left tackles in this year’s draft. Freeling has logged more than 1,650 snaps across both tackle spots and possesses a great frame with room to add strength and bulk as he continues to develop. There may be an adjustment period as a rookie, but Freeling offers plenty of traits to like and long-term value as a potential blindside starter.

• 2025: Second-team All-SEC (coaches)
• 2025: 10th among Power Four OTs in pressure rate (2.6%) on “normal” pass-protection snaps (no screens, throws under 2.0 seconds, DL stunts), per Underdog Fantasy

• Good initial quickness in the run game to reach and cut off defenders.
• Does a good job getting to the second level and engulfing and displacing defenders.
• Excellent athletic traits when mirroring defenders in protection and pulling in space.

• Technique can vary too much; pad level gets high and he can lose his base in the run game.
• Anchor is concerning at times in protection and he can get walked back more than desired.
• Hand placement is inconsistent in protection.

• 40-yard dash: 4.93 seconds
• Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

Makai Lemon is a smaller, slot-dominant receiver who plays bigger than his size. That archetype continues to thrive in today’s NFL. He stays grounded through the catch, rarely leaving his feet, and consistently positions himself to create after the catch. Lemon will be a Day 1 starter with Pro Bowl upside.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American; Biletnikoff Award winner (nation’s top WR)
• 2025: Led Big Ten in yards after catch (502)

• Glides across the field and stays grounded through the catch, creating YAC opportunities.
• Presses defenders well before sinking his hips into breaks.
• Good spatial awareness.
• Good top-end speed.

• Limited arm length to consistently catch outside his frame, though he attacks the ball at its peak.
• Quicker than fast.
• Willing boundary blocker but lacks the play strength to be more than a nuisance.

Jermod McCoy has the size and ball production that translate to the NFL. He missed the 2025 season while recovering from injury but should be fully healthy for 2026. McCoy pairs length with hip fluidity to thrive in both man and zone. He produced at Oregon State and Tennessee, and there’s little reason to think that won’t continue. He projects as a Day 1 starter with All-Pro upside.

• 2024: First-team All-SEC
• 2025: Missed season due to torn ACL

• Strong ball production (six INT over the past two years).
• Patient but physical off the line in man coverage.
• Good recognition in both zone and man coverage.

• Can be overly physical through the route.
• Occasionally heavy on his outside foot, which can lead to being leveraged at the stem in zone coverage.

• Bench press: 14 reps

Kenyon Sadiq is an explosive pass catcher who can stretch the field. He’s a better blocker than he’s often given credit for, but that won’t be the primary reason he’s drafted early. With a compact frame, he can be moved around the formation to create mismatches. Sadiq projects as a Day 1 starter with Pro Bowl upside.

• 2025: First-team All-Big Ten and Big Ten TE of the Year
• 2025: Ranked first among FBS TEs in receiving TD (8), fifth in receptions (51) and tied for eighth in receiving yards (560)

• Natural playmaker after the catch.
• Diverse route runner who can win in multiple ways.
• Takes proper blocking angles to seal run lanes and keeps his feet active on contact.

• Drop rate rose to 9.0% in 2025, per TruMedia; concentration lapses.
• Lacks ideal size and mass for the position.
• Needs to better marry his hands and feet to sustain blocks.

• 40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds
• Bench press: 26 reps
• Vertical jump: 43.5 inches
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 1 inches

Denzel Boston is a big, powerful receiver who plays with the movement skills of a much smaller player. He’s dangerous after the catch and tough to bring down in space. Boston can win at all three levels, and he brings value as both a blocker and in the return game. Bottom line: His size, strength and reliability make him a difficult matchup.

• 2025: 3.1% drop rate (62 receptions, 2 drops)
• 2025: Third-team All-Big Ten

• Size and strength with running-back-like YAC ability.
• Reliable hands and wide catch radius.
• Physical blocker who adds value beyond receiving.

• Can look stiff on sharp direction changes.
• Occasional body-catching tendency.

• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.28 seconds

Kadyn Proctor is a massive, physically imposing left tackle who blends rare size with the kind of movement skills you usually see from much smaller players. A freak athlete, he has even been used at wide receiver and running back in goal-line situations, showcasing his unique versatility. While he’s a powerhouse in the run game and capable of consistently moving defenders at the point of attack, he’s still refining his technique in pass protection. He showed improvement during the 2025 season. And though he may transition to guard early in his professional career, his high ceiling and natural tools make him a cornerstone prospect.

• 2025: Consensus All-American
• 2025: Co-winner of the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy (conference’s top OL)

• Possesses rare natural strength and, when locked in, can anchor as well as anyone in the class.
• Combines enormous size with skill-position agility, allowing him to dominate in space and even contribute in unconventional roles like goal-line carries.
• Uses a powerful initial punch and a vice-like grip to latch onto defenders and dictate the direction of the play.

• Can get his feet too close together or play with high pads, leaving him susceptible early in reps.
• Struggles at times against elite speed-to-power rushers who dip around the corner or use long-arm moves to force him to re-anchor.
• While he can overpower defenders, he sometimes allows them to disengage earlier than expected.

• 40-yard dash: 5.21 seconds
• Bench press: 25 reps
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inches

Dillon Thieneman burst onto the scene as a freshman at Purdue. The high-end athlete with tremendous production filled a major need for the Ducks and is likely to step into a starting role in the NFL. He shows the range and versatility to fill multiple roles but must refine his tackling form to maximize his potential. Thieneman is an instinctive player who can create turnovers at the next level.

• 2023-25: 306 tackles (third-most in FBS; most among DB)
• 2023: 6 INT (tied for third-most in FBS in first season at Purdue)

• Quick trigger to play downhill in run support.
• Versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary.
• High-IQ player who often finds himself in the right place at the right time.

• Often tackles low or to the side instead of using proper form (12.7% missed tackle rate in 2025, per TruMedia).
• Paths to the football can occasionally be indirect.
• Change of direction and recovery speed can take an extra beat.

• 40-yard dash: 4.35 seconds
• Bench press: 18 reps
• Vertical jump: 41 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is an explosive, high-energy safety who plays with the mentality of an old-school linebacker. He has a shot-out-of-a-cannon play style but also shows sideline-to-sideline range to break up passes or deliver punishing hits. He plays with relentless effort and an uncanny ability to diagnose plays seemingly before anyone else on the field.

• 2025: Third-team All-American (AP)
• 2023-25: 14 forced turnovers (9 FF, 5 INT)

• Attacks the line of scrimmage with elite closing speed and urgency.
• Excellent at high-pointing the ball for interceptions and deep breakups.
• Physical enough to set the edge and cover large tight ends.

• Occasionally misses tackles by playing too fast and out of control.
• Some concerns regarding top-end speed despite great initial burst.
• Can be susceptible to play action due to his downhill aggressiveness.

• 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches

Omar Cooper Jr. is a pre–Curt Cignetti Indiana recruit who flourished in the new coaching staff’s offense. In 2024, he primarily played outside, averaging more than 21 yards per reception, and in 2025 he shifted into a slot-heavy role. That diverse usage showcased one of the more well-rounded receivers in the class and should serve him well at the next level.

• 2025: Tied for third in FBS in receiving TD (13)
• 2024: Led Big Ten in yards per reception (21.2)

• Sudden mover who creates big windows out of breaks.
• Running-back build that absorbs contact post-catch and stays on his feet.
• Reliable hands over the middle of the field (4.2% career drop rate).

• Limited production (58.6 yards per game in 2025).
• Heavy schemed usage with many screen and RPO touches.
• Smaller wingspan limits catch radius.

• 40-yard dash: 4.42 seconds
• Vertical jump: 37 inches

Max Iheanachor didn’t start playing football until junior college, and he’s a high-end athlete who remains an intriguing developmental offensive line prospect. He combines smooth lateral footwork with a surprisingly stout anchor against power. While he’s technically sound when playing with a low base, he occasionally loses his balance by getting over his toes. That said, he’s a high-upside prospect with a lofty ceiling.

• Did not play football prior to enrolling at East Los Angeles College (2021)
• 2025: Third among Power Four OTs in pressure rate (2.0%) on “normal” pass-protection snaps (no screens, throws under 2.0 seconds, DL stunts), per Underdog Fantasy

• Uses exceptional lateral quickness to stay centered on shifty rushers.
• Did not surrender a single sack during the 2025 season.
• Quickly redirects and resets to neutralize inside counter moves.

• Occasionally plays with high pads, leading to balance issues.
• Needs to be more consistent sustaining blocks in pass protection.

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Bench press: 25 reps
• Vertical jump: 30.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane is one of the most polished and physically imposing offensive linemen in this class. Often referred to as an earth-mover, he specializes in displacing defenders to create massive running lanes. Beyond his raw power, he’s a surprisingly agile athlete who moves smoothly to the second level and locks up linebackers. Overall, he’s a rock-solid, high-floor prospect who projects as a Day 1 starter.

• 2025: First-team All-American
• 2025: Allowed 0 sacks, 0 QB hits and 4 pressures, per TruMedia

• Explodes off the line to physically move defenders off their spots.
• Moves with surprising smoothness when pulling or blocking at the second level.

• Can struggle with quick pass rushers coming from depth without help.
• Occasionally gets over his toes or fails to sustain blocks.

• Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 8 inches

Keldric Faulk is a long edge defender who sets the edge in the run game but lacks the production typically associated with early-round picks. There’s precedent for this archetype -- players like Travon Walker -- becoming quality, reliable starters without ever turning into high-volume sack producers.

• 2025: 2.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL (after 7.0 sacks, 11.0 TFL in 2024)
• 2023: SEC All-Freshman Team

• Great length to finish plays from the backside.
• Will be 21 years old in September.
• Versatility to play on the edge or reduce inside in certain packages.

• Half-step slow off the snap.
• Hand usage must improve to deconstruct blocks.
• High pad level in the run game can limit effectiveness.

• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 9 inches

Jordyn Tyson is an explosive receiver with the size, speed and catch radius to win at all three levels. A smooth hands catcher, he consistently makes contested and high-point grabs look effortless while creating surprising separation at the top of his routes for his size. Tyson can hit top-end speed in just a few steps and shows the kind of short-area quickness typically reserved for smaller, shiftier receivers. He’s also an asset in the screen game, making him a dynamic threat both outside and from the slot.

• 2024-25: Led Big 12 in receptions (136); second in receiving yards (1,812) and TD (18) over past two seasons
• Younger brother of Cavaliers 2024 first-round pick Jaylon Tyson

• Effectively sells vertical stems before snapping off comebacks and in-breaking routes
• Inside-outside versatility with the speed and acceleration to threaten all areas of the field
• Strong downfield ball skills, tracking it well and showing sure hands in 2025

• Tends to round off routes when breaking across the field rather than snapping them off
• Lean frame -- could add mass to better handle NFL physicality and durability
• Season-ending injuries in back-to-back years (knee in 2023, collarbone in 2024)

• Bench press: 26 reps

Peter Woods is a multi-year starter with the versatility to line up anywhere along the interior defensive line and even played defensive end in 2024. Woods is a good athlete with quick feet and hands, showing explosiveness in tight spaces. He’s thick, powerful and sudden, with the traits to develop into an impact player at the next level.

• 2025: First-team All-ACC
• 2023-25: Fourth-most pressures (54) and tackles (85) by ACC DT

• Explosive and sudden inside, with strong awareness when shedding blocks and diagnosing blocking schemes.
• Quick get-off as a pass rusher who can win with speed or power and shows the ability to swipe hands.
• Powerful, explosive hands to anchor primary gaps against double teams, with the lateral agility to stunt and move across the front.
• Durability and skill set to stay on the field for all three downs.

• Lacks the ideal arm length scouts covet, though he compensates with get-off and power.
• Has not been a consistently dominant force and disappeared for stretches in 2025.
• Wins frequently as a pass rusher through movement and games rather than consistently dominating one-on-one matchups.

Chase Bisontis is a strong, versatile and dependable three-year starter with more than 1,950 snaps at both guard and center. He was arguably the most consistent performer on a solid Aggies offensive line and has the ability to thrive in both zone and gap schemes. Bisontis shows quick, active feet to cut off backside defenders and climb smoothly to the second level. He plays with a finishing demeanor and excellent functional strength. Still a young prospect, Bisontis has the tools to develop into a starter at either center or guard, and that versatility could help him stick in the league for a long time. The one concern: he committed 16 penalties over the past two seasons.

• 2025: Third-team All-SEC
• 2023: First-team Freshman All-SEC

• Strong overall player with powerful hands and the ability to anchor against power rushers; excels at snatching defenders.
• Effective puller who moves well in space, particularly in the run game.
• Physical presence who can move defenders off their spot; plays with a strong base, good knee bend and powerful hips.

• Struggles against twitchy, athletic rushers who work half a man in pass protection.
• Inconsistent footwork, eye discipline and technique versus quick defenders in protection.
• Has difficulty locking up defenders in space when pulling in pass protection.

• 40-yard dash: 5.02 seconds
• Bench press: 29 reps
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.78 seconds
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 9 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.53 seconds

Caleb Banks is a physically imposing defensive lineman who blends massive size with rare, twitchy athleticism. Although foot injuries sidelined him for much of 2025, his dominant performance at the Senior Bowl reminded scouts of his high-end potential. He’s a disruptive force who can overpower blockers with his heavy hands or use his surprisingly quick feet to shoot gaps and collapse the pocket.

• 2025: Limited to three games due to a broken foot
• 2024: Ranked top five in the SEC in pressures among IDL (29)

• Uses heavy hands and leverage to consistently force pocket re-anchors.
• Displays rare quick-twitch and lateral agility for a 330-pound frame.
• Strong grip and active hands allow him to disengage quickly from blocks.

• Occasionally plays too high, which can compromise his leverage.
• Multiple foot surgeries have significantly limited his recent playing time.

• 40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 6 inches

Emmanuel Pregnon is a multi-year starter with more than 3,200 career snaps across three schools. Pregnon had his best season in 2025, turning a corner in his development at Oregon. He’s a strong, powerful prospect who can move defenders against their will in the run game with good technique and a stout lower half. Pregnon is also an athletic puller who shows a powerful punch and vise-like grip in protection.

• 2025: First-team All-American
• 2025: Highest-graded Power Four OG, per PFF

• Physical at the point of attack in the run game with excellent strength and leverage.
• Strong anchor in pass protection.
• Effective puller with the strength and technique to erase defenders.

• Inconsistent effort sustaining and finishing blocks.
• Struggles to recognize games and stunts in protection.
• Inconsistent at sustaining blocks in the run game.

• 40-yard dash: 5.21 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Avieon Terrell is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, though he has a distinctly different game from his older sibling. Avieon is undersized yet physical, as his eight forced fumbles over the past two seasons suggest. He has some of the best feet and mirroring ability in this draft class. While he played primarily on the outside for Clemson, Terrell could easily kick inside to the slot in the NFL. He has all the traits necessary to overcome his diminutive stature.

• 2024-25: 21 PD, 8 FF (first player in FBS history with 20+ PD and 8+ FF in a two-year span)
• 2024-25: Tied second among FBS CB in sacks (4.0); third in TFL (9.0)

• Enforcer mentality; attacks receivers and ball carriers.
• Twitchy mover with easy feet in space.
• Man/zone flexibility; fully capable in both.

• Smaller frame with limited wingspan and play strength.
• Limited ball production (only three career interceptions).
• Can get tossed aside by bigger wideouts at the top of routes.

• Bench press: 17 reps
• Vertical jump: 34 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches

Colton Hood has the top-end speed and hip fluidity to function in both man and zone. At times, he gets overly handsy and lacks the calm control that defines elite corners. He projects as an immediate starter, but how high he ultimately ascends may depend on his development.

• 2025: Second-team All-SEC
• 2025: Only SEC player with 4+ TFL and 8+ passes defensed

• Physical at the catch point; plays through the receiver’s hands.
• Aggressive downhill in run support.
• Patient at the snap with quick feet to mirror and match.

• Panics and grabs when he loses leverage.
• Gives too much cushion underneath in zone at times.
• Essentially one year of starting experience.

• 40-yard dash: 4.44 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches

• 40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
• Bench press: 32 reps
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

T.J. Parker was a true freshman starter for the Tigers in 2023 and looked destined for big things early in his career. Unfortunately, he didn’t take a substantial step forward over the past two seasons. Parker is a limited athlete off the edge who wins with strength and technique. He projects as a high-floor, low-ceiling defender.

• 2024: Set Clemson single-season FF record (6); tied for second nationally and first among Power Five players
• 2024: 19.5 TFL, 11.0 sacks -- most by a Clemson defender since Clelin Ferrell (2018)

• NFL-ready edge setter with great pad level and physicality against the run.
• Long-arm bull rush that can collapse pockets; has the build to continue developing that power move.
• Productive from Day 1 in college football, starting as a true freshman.

• First step doesn't scare anyone.
• 2025 tape was worse than 2024.
• Only one true go-to move as a pass rusher (long arm).

• 40-yard dash: 4.68 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 0 inches

Fernando Mendoza is a poised, accurate passer with plus arm talent, consistently delivering catchable balls on time and in rhythm while excelling on layered, second-level routes. He shows NFL-level field vision and coverage recognition, regularly ripping throws with anticipation. While not a true creator, Mendoza navigates collapsing pockets effectively and can make accurate off-platform throws, showing a calm, efficient style reminiscent of Jared Goff.

• 2025: Heisman Trophy winner (nation’s best player)
• 2025: Led Indiana to a 16–0 record and College Football Playoff National Championship

• Quick decision-maker.
• Knows where to miss when throwing into tight windows.
• Willing to deliver strikes under heavy pressure.
• Consistently plus ball placement.

• Can run, but isn’t an evasive athlete.
• Pocket awareness comes and goes; will miss defenders.
• Anticipation shows mainly on pre-snap-determined routes.

Arvell Reese is a versatile defender who primarily plays off the ball but has flashed the size and tools to tempt teams with a move to full-time edge. That transition would require patience and come with volatility, but Reese is pound for pound one of the most athletic players in the class and a potential impact defender.

• 2025: Consensus All-American
• 2025: 69 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10.0 TFL (all top-three on Ohio State)

• Builds speed quickly.
• Great size for the position.
• Good foot quickness and understanding of his responsibilities in coverage.

• Highest potential as an edge rusher, but not enough reps to feel confident in that projection.
• Just over a year of collegiate playing experience.
• Needs to develop pass-rush moves if his future is on the edge.

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds

Francis Mauigoa is a three-year starter at right tackle who has developed under one of the country’s top offensive line coaches in Alex Mirabal. He has remained injury-free and logged more than 2,500 snaps at Miami. Mauigoa plays with high-end power at the point of attack in the run game, showing strong leverage and technique while excelling as a puller who reaches the second level. He’s technically sound in pass protection, with good instincts and footwork, plus the ability to mirror and anchor against power.

• 2025: Allowed 0 sacks; 1.6% pressure rate (10th-lowest among FBS OT)
• High school: Five-star recruit; No. 6 overall player in Class of 2023

• Shows plus power in the run game with heavy hands and a dense, powerful frame that moves defenders off their spot.
• Pulls with purpose and adds extra gaps in the run and screen game; displays strong athleticism and spatial awareness in space.
• Rarely beaten in protection; efficient technician who gets to his spot without wasted movement.

• Will occasionally turn his shoulders toward the sideline, leaving him vulnerable to inside and spin moves; must keep his shoulders square longer and avoid punching across his body.
• Has good, not great, feet; can get overextended against athletic edge defenders and struggle to recover versus inside counters.
• Lacks a consistently heavy punch in pass protection to reset rushers, often relying on independent hands rather than two-handed strikes.

Rueben Bain Jr. is an explosive, violent edge rusher with rare power and bend, capable of turning the corner from wide alignments and overwhelming tackles with speed to power. He wins with a deep arsenal of pass-rush moves -- from bull rushes to inside counters -- and plays with exceptional contact balance and hand usage to shed blocks as both a rusher and run defender. Relentlessly disruptive and highly explosive off the snap, Bain consistently collapses pockets, sets a firm edge and makes impact plays from whistle to whistle.

• 2025: Led Power 4 EDGEs with 75 QB hurries (next highest was 51), per Underdog Fantasy
• 2025: Led FBS with 83 QB pressures

• Exceptional physical traits for an edge player, blending twitch, power and a relentless motor.
• Leader and tone-setter for a program built in the trenches.
• Plays with strong instincts in the run game and uses heavy hands to shock, shed and generate knockback power; also shows excellent lateral quickness.
• Quick get-off with an impressive speed-to-power combination; bends well at the top of his rush and finishes at the quarterback.

• Occasionally undisciplined maintaining primary gap and pass-rush integrity.
• Adequate length, but wingspan lacks ideal NFL measurements.
• Needs to further develop counters at the next level against higher-end competition.

Spencer Fano shares a similar athletic profile to Graham Barton, though Barton has already proven his versatility by playing tackle and center at Duke. Fano shows the movement skills and positional flexibility to potentially play multiple spots along the offensive line. He displays excellent feet, the ability to mirror and anchor in protection, and the strength to move defenders in the run game. Fano’s functional strength and lower-half power consistently show up on tape.

• 2025: Fifth unanimous All-American in Utah history
• 2025: Outland Trophy winner (nation’s top interior OL)

• Excels as a drive blocker when defenders aren’t stunting or moving; fits blocks with strong hand placement, good footwork and excellent power at the point of attack.
• Rarely beaten in pass protection (zero sacks allowed in 2025, three total over three seasons at Utah); quick feet with the ability to recover when initially stressed.
• Great size and length with versatility to play both tackle spots and potentially slide inside to guard.

• Has technique issues in pass protection that he must clean up at the next level; turning his inside foot can open his shoulders and create vulnerabilities against NFL-caliber rushers.
• Lacks exceptional hand power and punch in protection; more of a trapper and clamper with his hands
• Lacks ideal body mass at 308 pounds for some NFL teams seeking a larger profile.

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.67 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.34 seconds

Carnell Tate may be the safest wide receiver in the draft based on his measurements and traits. He led the nation in 2025 with six receiving touchdowns of 30 or more air yards and pairs that vertical production with a wide catch radius thanks to his wingspan. Tate is a strong separator in the middle of the field, particularly when leveraging zone coverage downfield. However, he struggled at times to play through contact at the catch point against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. It’s also worth noting much of his production came opposite Jeremiah Smith, often against No. 2 corners. At the next level, Tate should benefit from playing opposite another true No. 1 target.

• 2025: Led FBS with 6 TD on throws of 30+ air yards
• 2025: Career highs in receiving yards (838) and receiving TD (9)

• Size, length and aggressive play style to win contested throws and finish catches outside his frame.
• Polished footwork off the line to create free releases and at the top of routes to set up breaks.
• Strong downfield ball skills, consistently tracking and adjusting to the football in the air.

• High-waisted frame leads to more methodical, less sudden breaks, particularly on comebacks.
• Below-average open-field elusiveness once he gears down after the catch.
• Needs to play with more physicality throughout routes to create separation.

• 40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds

David Bailey was a major hit for Texas Tech’s scouting staff after arriving as a transfer who hadn’t started during his three years at Stanford. He went from a designated pass rusher for the Cardinal to leading the country with 14.5 sacks for the Red Raiders last fall. Bailey has an elite first step that he uses to breeze past opposing offensive tackles. His shortcomings against the run still showed at times, but his best run-defense tape came late in the season.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American
• 2025: Second in FBS in pressures (81) behind Rueben Bain Jr. (83), despite playing two fewer games

• Tuned-up get-off; glides off the ball and forces tackles to speed up.
• Knows how to set up tackles and get them off balance.
• Ascending player who made significant strides from 2024 to 2025.

• Lacks a consistent Plan B as a pass rusher; rarely wins late in reps.
• Physicality against the run can be inconsistent.
• Bend around the edge is only adequate for a speed rusher.

• 40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Jordyn Tyson is an explosive receiver with the size, speed and catch radius to win at all three levels. A smooth hands catcher, he consistently makes contested and high-point grabs look effortless while creating surprising separation at the top of his routes for his size. Tyson can hit top-end speed in just a few steps and shows the kind of short-area quickness typically reserved for smaller, shiftier receivers. He’s also an asset in the screen game, making him a dynamic threat both outside and from the slot.

• 2024-25: Led Big 12 in receptions (136); second in receiving yards (1,812) and TD (18) over past two seasons
• Younger brother of Cavaliers 2024 first-round pick Jaylon Tyson

• Effectively sells vertical stems before snapping off comebacks and in-breaking routes
• Inside-outside versatility with the speed and acceleration to threaten all areas of the field
• Strong downfield ball skills, tracking it well and showing sure hands in 2025

• Tends to round off routes when breaking across the field rather than snapping them off
• Lean frame -- could add mass to better handle NFL physicality and durability
• Season-ending injuries in back-to-back years (knee in 2023, collarbone in 2024)

• Bench press: 26 reps

Keldric Faulk is a long edge defender who sets the edge in the run game but lacks the production typically associated with early-round picks. There’s precedent for this archetype -- players like Travon Walker -- becoming quality, reliable starters without ever turning into high-volume sack producers.

• 2025: 2.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL (after 7.0 sacks, 11.0 TFL in 2024)
• 2023: SEC All-Freshman Team

• Great length to finish plays from the backside.
• Will be 21 years old in September.
• Versatility to play on the edge or reduce inside in certain packages.

• Half-step slow off the snap.
• Hand usage must improve to deconstruct blocks.
• High pad level in the run game can limit effectiveness.

• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 9 inches

Caleb Downs is a three-year starter at Alabama and Ohio State who has thrived at a high level in multiple systems. Downs is a leader and alpha who excels in both phases and is rarely out of position. He shows excellent range and change of direction, along with the ability to match up in coverage against speedy receivers and tight ends. Downs also returned punts at both Alabama and Ohio State, displaying strong spatial awareness and the explosiveness to score -- a rare trait for a safety. He’s a high-IQ player who should make an immediate impact as a rookie.

• Career: Sixth DB to be named Unanimous All-American twice (Johnnie Johnson, Kenny Easley, Deion Sanders, Tripp Welborne, Eric Berry)
• 2023-25: Only DB with 250+ tackles, 15+ TFL and 5+ INT over past three FBS seasons

• Checks every intangible box: leadership, intelligence, production, championship pedigree and no off-field concerns.
• Fluid, athletic defender who backpedals with ease, pattern-matches in coverage and plays physically in the box; outstanding versatility.
• Excellent instincts on the back end, understanding route combinations and offensive tendencies while closing space quickly with strong technique.

• Will occasionally whiff on tackles when going for a big hit; has missed low on blitzes and in space.
• Bigger tight ends can fit him up in the run game near the line of scrimmage; lacks ideal size and length to consistently shed those blocks.
• Rarely tested in coverage (78 receptions allowed over three seasons) but has just six career interceptions.

Mansoor Delane is unlikely to test as a high-end athlete, but he compensates with instincts and preparation. Delane has good size and stays in phase along the boundary. He projects as a steady NFL starter, though his ceiling may not match some of his peers.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American (14 catches allowed on 35 targets for 165 yards)
• 2025: Allowed 0 TD, 0 penalties

• Strong route recognition and comfort in zone coverage.
• Excellent awareness to provide support to teammates.
• Quick feet to stay in phase and transition smoothly.

• Willing downhill in run support but needs to come to balance more consistently.
• Lacks ideal mass for his frame, which shows up in open-field tackling.
• Feet can settle at the stem, allowing receivers to leverage him.

Jeremiyah Love has legitimate track speed and high-end acceleration. He can stop on a dime and redirect with rare change-of-direction ability, while showing good contact balance and the footwork to jump-cut defenders before hitting the crease.

• 2025: Doak Walker Award winner (nation’s top RB); unanimous All-American
• 2025: Led FBS with 8 plays of 20+ yards

• Physical relative to his size, with the patience to press the gap, follow blocks and run through arm tackles.
• Does a good job setting up runs before cutting and accelerating into open space.
• Great breakaway speed and solid pass-catching ability.

• Needs to improve sustaining blocks in pass protection.
• Leggy running style can lead to segmented transitions.
• Lacks ideal mass for a feature back.

• 40-yard dash: 4.36 seconds

Ty Simpson is a big-armed pocket passer who plays with composure and advanced mental processing both before and after the snap. He operates with aggressive confidence and excels at navigating muddy pockets, delivering accurate throws in the short and intermediate areas, and attacking tight windows with anticipation. Simpson has been historically inconsistent on deep balls, but he’s athletic enough to extend plays with his legs and move the chains when needed.

• 2025: Second-team All-SEC
• 2025: 3,567 passing yards (fourth-most in Alabama history)

• Polished footwork and ball-handling skills.
• Accurate to the short and intermediate areas of the field.
• Understands how to attack zone coverages.

• Only one year of starting experience.
• Limited physical tools; average-to-below-average traits by NFL standards.
• Historically poor deep-ball accuracy.

Makai Lemon is a smaller, slot-dominant receiver who plays bigger than his size. That archetype continues to thrive in today’s NFL. He stays grounded through the catch, rarely leaving his feet, and consistently positions himself to create after the catch. Lemon will be a Day 1 starter with Pro Bowl upside.

• 2025: Unanimous All-American; Biletnikoff Award winner (nation’s top WR)
• 2025: Led Big Ten in yards after catch (502)

• Glides across the field and stays grounded through the catch, creating YAC opportunities.
• Presses defenders well before sinking his hips into breaks.
• Good spatial awareness.
• Good top-end speed.

• Limited arm length to consistently catch outside his frame, though he attacks the ball at its peak.
• Quicker than fast.
• Willing boundary blocker but lacks the play strength to be more than a nuisance.

Sonny Styles is a big off-ball linebacker who transitioned down from safety. His brother, Lorenzo Jr., is in this class, and his father, Lorenzo Sr., played in the NFL, so the bloodlines run deep. Styles has the athleticism to play in space and the size to operate in the box. He projects as a Day 1 starter.

• 2025: 2.2% missed tackle rate, per TruMedia
• Career: Two-time All-Big Ten (first team 2025, second team 2024)

• Great size.
• Shoots gaps well to create plays in the backfield.
• Length helps him finish in space and disrupt passing lanes in coverage.

• Burst after coming to balance is only average.
• Can use his hands better and expand his pass-rush arsenal.
• Eyes can linger on backfield action.

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
• Vertical jump: 43.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.26 seconds
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 2 inches

Lee Hunter is a powerful, space-eating defensive lineman who thrives as a run defender. He possesses the raw strength to take on double teams and the heavy hands to shed blockers and consistently get to the ball carrier. While primarily a run stuffer, he flashes the ability to collapse the pocket with a strong bull rush. His surprising lateral quickness and nonstop motor allow him to disrupt plays up and down the line of scrimmage.

• Two-time All-Big 12 (first team at Texas Tech in 2025; second team at UCF in 2024)
• 2023–25: 28.0 TFL over past three seasons

• Excels at standing up double teams and shedding blocks.
• Uses heavy hands and leverage to overwhelm interior blockers.
• Shows surprising quickness to shoot gaps and pursue ball carriers.

• Relies heavily on power and lacks a diverse move set.
• Pass-rush flashes often occur against lesser competition.
• Occasionally plays too high, which can neutralize his power.

• 40-yard dash: 5.18 seconds
• Vertical jump: 21.5 inches
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 4 inches