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Jordan Reid
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The headlining occasion of the NFL predraft course of, the mix, concluded this previous weekend in Indianapolis. Extra that 300 prospects for the 2026 NFL draft converged on Lucas Oil Stadium for drills, 40-yard dashes, interviews with group personnel and medical exams. So it is a nice time not just for one other mock draft but additionally to increase it to 2 rounds.
There’s nonetheless extra to be finished between now and the beginning of the primary spherical on April 23 in Pittsburgh. School professional days will happen all around the nation in March and early April, and groups will host prospects for visits. Additionally, the upcoming free company blitz will reshape the wants of each group. However that is the place issues stand proper now after seeing prospects in particular person in Indy and conversations I’ve had with scouts, coaches and execs all through the league.
4 groups had a number of picks getting into this train: the Rams (from the Falcons), Jets (from the Colts), Browns (from the Jaguars) and Cowboys (from the Packers). I made a decision so as to add to the enjoyable with a few trades of my very own.
Listed here are my projections for all 64 first- and second-round picks in 2026, beginning with the Raiders.
See extra:
Place rankings | Mix takeaways
Leap to a spherical:
Spherical 1 | Spherical 2
Leap to a proposed commerce:
NYJ-DAL | HOU-ARI
Spherical 1
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The Raiders have not drafted a QB within the first spherical since 2007 (JaMarcus Russell), however you may write this decide down with a marker. It will be a stunner if Las Vegas elected to not draft Mendoza. The clear prime QB on this 12 months’s class has a mix of accuracy, resiliency and decision-making — precisely what the Raiders want below heart. Including Mendoza to third-year tight finish Brock Bowers and second-year working again Ashton Jeanty offers new head coach Klint Kubiak a promising offensive trio to construct round.
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Mendoza speaks on the NFL mix: ‘I imply who hasn’t admired Tom Brady?’
Projected No. 1 decide Fernando Mendoza speaks to the media on the NFL mix in regards to the alternative to work with Tom Brady if he goes to the Raiders.
Arvell Reese, LB/Edge, Ohio State
With 5 first-round picks over the following two years, it is important for the Jets to discover a bunch of constructing blocks. Reese’s explosiveness makes him an choice at edge rusher or off-ball linebacker. A high-upside prospect, few blockers are in a position to match his ranges of explosion, and he additionally has the block deconstruction means to wreak havoc on the first degree of the protection. With New York buying and selling edge rusher Jermaine Johnson final week, Reese would kick-start the Jets’ rebuild as a key foundational participant to their protection.
David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
Edge rusher Josh Sweat carried out properly in his first season in Arizona (12 sacks), however he wants a working mate. The Cardinals may pair him with Bailey, who’s the most efficient cross rusher on this 12 months’s class. Bailey had 14.5 sacks for Texas Tech final season, which tied him for the FBS lead, together with 19.5 tackles for loss. He’s a fast accelerator out of the beginning blocks, and his first step permits him to race previous blockers with ease. Bailey is relentless, creates unfavorable performs and is ready to rack up sacks in bunches.
Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
Bain was the speak of the line of defense group on the mix, as his official arm size of 30⅞ inches prompted a little bit of a stir. And whereas it is a historic outlier, I do not consider it’ll trigger him to drop out of the highest 10. I even have him within the prime 5, as he is an ideal match for Titans coach Robert Saleh’s protection. Bain’s hand energy and flexibility may reinforce a entrance that already has All-Professional defensive sort out Jeffery Simmons and newly acquired edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. Including Bain would give Saleh’s group an instantaneous identification.
Sonny Kinds, LB, Ohio State
The final time an off-ball linebacker was picked within the prime 5 was 2019, when the Buccaneers took Devin White. So whereas it is uncommon, Kinds’ ability set pairs rather well with the protection coach John Harbaugh will doubtless convey to the Giants. Kinds dazzled on the mix and will be the boisterous presence that Harbaugh’s Ravens groups typically had at center linebacker. The 6-foot-5, 243-pound defender is a transformed security who has the intangibles and potential to put on the inexperienced dot immediately as a rookie.
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Freeling’s inventory has skyrocketed for the reason that finish of the season. At 6-foot-7, 315 kilos, he is one of many few true left tackles of this class. He’s additionally a wonderful athlete who excels in area and on the transfer. His dimension, upside and athletic traits have prompted a number of groups to rank him as the highest offensive sort out on the mix. The Browns have six offensive linemen hitting free company and need assistance throughout the board, even after Monday’s commerce for Tytus Howard.
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Downs is likely one of the smartest soccer gamers I’ve ever studied. His soccer IQ, versatility on the again finish and certain tackling means make him a worthy choice at this spot despite the fact that a security hasn’t been drafted within the prime 10 since 2017 (Jamal Adams). Washington gave up quite a lot of explosive passing performs final season, with opponents averaging 8.1 yards per try (third worst within the NFL). The Commanders additionally had a mere eight interceptions in 2025, which was the fourth worst within the league. Downs may assist them enhance in each areas.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The Saints hit at quarterback with Tyler Shough final 12 months, so let’s get him a backfield mate to develop alongside. I consider that Love is one of the best participant on this draft and will succeed Alvin Kamara, who will probably be 31 subsequent season and within the final 12 months of his contract. The Saints had the bottom share of 10-plus-yard runs final season (7.8%). In the meantime, Love had 39 runs of 10 yards or extra in 2025, fourth finest within the FBS. He additionally had two 90-plus-yard landing runs. Including him wouldn’t solely give coach Kellen Moore an explosive runner however a succesful cross catcher, too.
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Chiefs desperately want to present Patrick Mahomes a receiver who can persistently beat man-to-man protection. Tate is a silky-smooth route runner who has loads of vary as a cross catcher. He additionally has arguably one of the best arms on this class, with just one drop on 67 targets final season. He’s a three-level menace who shows his polish on all branches of the route tree. Whereas he wasn’t as productive in school, Tate jogs my memory of DeVonta Smith in physique sort and the way they win routes and may very well be the same high-end No. 2 receiver within the NFL.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Delane is my top-rated nook and can be one of the best defensive participant accessible on this spot. Contemplating that the Bengals gave up the second-most yards per recreation and the third-most factors per recreation final season, this pairing makes quite a lot of sense. Delane is a sticky cowl nook who can play man-to-man with ease, however he’s additionally equally savvy in zone protection. Along with his simple motion, wonderful hip mobility and ball expertise, he has the potential to be a real No. 1 nook within the NFL.
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Mauigoa has a few of the cleanest movie to guage of any prospect on this 12 months’s class. He is a mannequin of consistency as a gradual blocker who has the mauling energy to generate motion and sufficient lower-body quickness. Whereas there may be speak of the 6-foot-5, 329-pound Mauigoa probably kicking inside to protect sooner or later, drafting him right here and pairing him with Patrick Paul would give the Dolphins’ new regime a pair of bookend offensive tackles to begin their rebuild round.
Proposed commerce: Jets transfer up 4 spots
A number of months after teaming up within the Quinnen Williams commerce, the Jets and Cowboys could make one other deal. New York sends Dallas the first-rounder it acquired within the Sauce Gardner commerce (No. 16), a fourth-rounder and a seventh-round choice to maneuver as much as the No. 12 decide.
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The Jets have 4 picks within the prime 44, which provides them the flexibility to maneuver up so as to add to a large receiver room that consists of Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell and never a lot else. Lemon is a flexible participant who can win from the surface or within the slot. His bodily traits will not wow many, however he is able to profitable towards all forms of protection. His 96.3 receiving yards per recreation was the third most of any participant within the FBS final season. Lemon can be aggressive after the catch; his 21 pressured missed tackles ranked 14th amongst FBS receivers in 2025.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
After ending 4 factors in need of making the Tremendous Bowl and with quarterback Matthew Stafford enjoying year-to-year at this level of his profession, the Rams want to maximise their short-term window. Coach Sean McVay integrated quite a lot of 12 and 13 personnel into his offense final season and confirmed quite a lot of creativity in deploying a number of tight ends. Sadiq serves as an additional receiver and would give the Rams a flexible gamebreaker they do not have on the place. And whereas he’s recognized for his receiving (51 receptions for eight touchdowns final season), Sadiq can be a bodily run blocker.
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
Proper guard Daniel Faalele was the clear weak hyperlink of Baltimore’s offensive line and is scheduled to change into a free agent. Changing him with Ioane may very well be a major improve. Ioane was a gradual blocker inside for the Nittany Lions, permitting solely two pressures and nil sacks final season. The Ravens’ line gave up 45 sacks in 2025 (twelfth most within the NFL) and can be boosted by Ioane, who’s a plug-and-play starter at both guard spot with the toes, power and base to enhance quarterback Lamar Jackson’s safety.
Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn
The Buccaneers are in dire want of line of defense assist with Haason Reddick and Logan Corridor set to be free brokers, and Faulk can doubtlessly present that. He is a particularly younger (he does not flip 21 till September), NFL-ready run defender with sturdy arms on the level of assault and upside as a cross rusher. His means to disengage and disrupt offers Faulk room to develop as a cross rusher, however there are combined opinions within the league about whether or not the 6-foot-6, 276-pound defender ought to keep on the sting or bulk as much as play on the inside.
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
The Cowboys gave up essentially the most factors per recreation within the NFL final season (30.1) and the third-most yards per contest (377.0). They began to remake their secondary final season, and including Thieneman, an lively defender with positional and scheme versatility, would proceed that course of. Dallas focuses on two-high security appears to be like, and Thieneman is a wonderful processor who can shut on performs in a rush. Dallas pressured solely 12 turnovers in 2025, and Thieneman has the flexibility to be a ball hawk whereas bringing physicality when stepping down towards the run.
Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
The Lions are usually unconventional early within the draft and have handed on edge rushers at this juncture the previous couple of years, however Mesidor checks each field of what they sometimes search for on protection. He is a heavy-handed rusher with nonstop effort who wears down blockers. He completed final season with 12.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss for the Hurricanes and can be a really perfect edge pairing with Aidan Hutchinson. Mesidor’s age (he turns 25 in April) has been a speaking level, however that does not appear to be a difficulty with scouts I’ve spoken with.
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Defensive sort out Javon Hargrave is predicted to be launched and Jonathan Allen may comply with, leaving the Vikings extraordinarily skinny alongside the inside line of defense. At 6-foot-6, 327 kilos, Banks is a towering presence who would give Minnesota a key participant inside. The Vikings have gravitated towards explosive athletes like Banks, who jumped 32 inches within the vertical and ran a 5.04-second 40-yard sprint in Indianapolis. Banks has an harm historical past, however he additionally has loads of potential and is a perfect slot in coordinator Brian Flores’ protection.
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Whereas cross rusher is a necessity, the excitement on the mix was that the Panthers would tackle that want by free company or commerce. So let’s go offensive sort out, as left sort out Ikem Ekwonu’s knee harm within the playoffs magnifies Carolina’s want there. The Panthers may strive a short-term repair by free company, however Fano may present a long-term reply as Ekwonu recovers. Fano may be an eventual in-house successor for proper sort out Taylor Moton, who turns 32 in August. Fano can play all 5 positions up entrance, which might give the Panthers flexibility as they reshape their line.
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
After taking Dillon Thieneman earlier, the Cowboys double dip within the secondary with Terrell, a prospect scouts preserve mentioning as a participant who ought to go greater than anticipated. His bodily mentality and aggressive demeanor are simple to see, and he had one of many higher on-field exercises of any nook on the mix. The Cowboys have holes to fill within the secondary round standout nook DaRon Bland, and Terrell would match completely within the again finish of recent coordinator Christian Parker’s scheme.
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Tyson is arguably essentially the most gifted receiver on this class, however I’ve him falling to the Steelers due to issues about his sturdiness. He has handled nagging accidents and by no means performed a full season in school. When he performs, Tyson is a powerful, productive (61 receptions for 711 yards and eight touchdowns final season) ball winner on the surface who exhibits versatility together with his route tree. The Steelers want a No. 2 receiver within the Z function reverse DK Metcalf, and Tyson may very well be that participant.
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Stephen A.’s message to Steelers GM Omar Khan: ‘Do your job!’
Stephen A. Smith says Steelers GM Omar Khan must discover a quarterback moderately than ready on Aaron Rodgers.
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The Chargers’ inside offensive line struggled final season and will look quite a bit completely different, with guard Zion Johnson a free agent and Mekhi Becton a possible cap casualty after an injury-riddled season. There was a real 50-50 cut up amongst scouts on the mix on the 6-foot-7, 352-pound Proctor, with some considering he was a first-rounder and others seeing him as a Day 2 prospect. There’s additionally debate on his place, with Proctor enjoying sort out in school however in a position to kick inside to protect. However even when he is at guard within the professionals, he would offer the Chargers with insurance coverage at sort out after they misplaced Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater to season-ending accidents in 2025.
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Future Corridor of Fame proper sort out Lane Johnson sat out eight video games in 2025 and will probably be 36 subsequent season. The Eagles are recognized for planning forward and drafting inheritor apparents to long-term veterans earlier than they’re wanted. Lomu has loads of potential and may play both sort out spot, however he should enhance his play power. Ideally, he’ll get time to extend that power whereas studying behind Johnson, however Johnson’s age and sturdiness issues may drive Lomu to play sooner than anticipated.
Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Scouts have been enamored with Cooper since midseason, and his inventory has skyrocketed as a response. He’s a powerful and tempoed route runner who can stay bodily by route stems. The Browns have a extreme scarcity of confirmed cross catchers after veteran receiver Jerry Jeudy and tight finish Harold Fannin Jr., final 12 months’s third-round revelation. Cooper would immediately play a giant function within the Browns’ offense together with his means to win in site visitors and acquire yards after the catch.
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
The Bears badly want a disruptive defensive sort out, so let’s give them my top-ranked participant on the place. Regardless of not having the 2025 season that many envisioned (30 tackles and two sacks), Woods nonetheless confirmed loads of Spherical 1 flashes. He is a bouncy athlete at 6-foot-3, 298 kilos who matches finest as a 3-technique. His means to create fast wins from the within as an explosive penetrator is one thing that’s sorely missing in Chicago.
CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
With the swap to a 3-4 scheme below new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, the Payments must have an lively presence up the center of their protection. Due to that, I considered going nostril sort out (one other huge want) at this spot, however as an alternative I am giving Buffalo an instinctive second-level defender. Allen has the potential to rework the Payments’ protection together with his bodily, tone-setting play, as he’s a seek-and-destroy linebacker with wonderful vary.
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The 49ers are at a crossroads at receiver. Their main cross catcher on the place (Jauan Jennings) is about to be a free agent, veteran Brandon Aiyuk appears to be shifting on, and 2024 first-round decide Ricky Pearsall remains to be searching for his footing within the offense. Concepcion is an explosive playmaker who has many traits that translate to success in coach Kyle Shanahan’s scheme. Concepcion kicks it into gear on route stems and racks up loads of huge performs as a cross catcher and a return specialist.
Proposed commerce: Cardinals transfer again into Spherical 1
For the second straight draft, the Texans would commerce out of the again finish of the primary spherical, receiving the Cardinals’ second- (No. 34) and fourth-round picks whereas sending Arizona their first-round decide (No. 28). May the Cardinals use this spot to get their subsequent franchise quarterback?
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
With Kyler Murray’s time in Arizona seemingly numbered, the Cardinals have quite a lot of quarterback questions. So I’ve them buying and selling again into the underside of the primary spherical to accumulate their QB of the longer term. Simpson is an ideal slot in new coach Mike LaFleur’s offense. Simpson operates properly off play-action however makes his finest throws within the quick and intermediate areas. His lack of beginning expertise (15 begins) makes him a little bit of a danger right here, however Arizona nonetheless has veteran Jacoby Brissett for an additional 12 months to function a bridge till Simpson is able to be the QB1.
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Why Louis Riddick charges Ty Simpson so extremely
Louis Riddick raves about why he thinks Ty Simpson has earned a spot as a top-15 decide within the 2026 NFL draft.
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
If we’re going strictly by expertise, McCoy is a top-10 prospect on this class. However he hasn’t performed a recreation since 2024, lacking all of final season after struggling an ACL tear in January 2025. We’re nonetheless undecided the place he is at in his restoration, as he didn’t take part in testing or drills on the mix. This provides the Rams — who have not drafted a nook within the first spherical since 2006 or earlier than Day 3 since 2019 — the potential to get a steal right here. McCoy is a straightforward mover who has squeaky-clean approach. All eyes will probably be on Tennessee’s professional day on March 31, when McCoy is predicted to take part in a full exercise.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Getting extra offensive playmakers for quarterback Bo Nix may be an choice right here, however the Broncos may use this decide to make their already-stout protection even stronger. Toledo has become a Group of 5 defensive manufacturing facility (see: Quinyon Mitchell, 2024), and McNeil-Warren is the following prospect up. He would convey a various ability set to the Broncos’ secondary, together with his 20% defensive completion share allowed being one of the best amongst all FBS defensive backs final season.
Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M
Linebacker Ok’Lavon Chaisson is scheduled to change into a free agent, however the Patriots nonetheless need assistance off the sting no matter whether or not he returns. Main sacker Harold Landry III (8.5 sacks) missed two video games due to harm final season and can flip 30 earlier than the upcoming marketing campaign. Howell is a pass-rushing menace who tends to be a disruptive presence. He has a sophisticated repertoire of pass-rushing strikes, and his 11.5 sacks final season ranked seventh amongst all FBS defensive linemen.
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
The reigning champions have a transparent want at nook, as Josh Jobe and Riq Woolen are each scheduled to be free brokers. Hood is a scheme-versatile participant who can thrive in press man whereas additionally having the fluidity to excel in zone. A former all-state heart fielder in highschool, Hood’s ball expertise often present up on tape (10 cross breakups and an interception final season). Along with his poised approach and wrap-up-and-finish tackling, he would match properly on the surface of Mike Macdonald’s secondary.
Spherical 2
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The Jets would proceed to retool their protection with Cisse, a hyperathletic nook who’s simply scratching the floor of his potential. He’d be a enjoyable pairing with Azareye’h Thomas, New York’s third-rounder from the 2025 draft.
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
With Howard off to Cleveland and Juice Scruggs headed to Detroit, the Texans may tackle the offensive line right here. Shedding Howard leaves Blake Fisher as their projected starter at proper sort out. Miller began 54 profession video games at Clemson, so he’s battle-tested and will doubtlessly begin immediately together with his run-blocking energy and powerful arms in cross safety.
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Getting second-year quarterback Cam Ward extra offensive playmakers must be on the prime of the Titans’ to-do checklist. Boston is a strong-handed perimeter goal who can present Ward one other vertical choice on the surface.
Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
The Raiders are switching to a 3-4 protection subsequent season and want a centerpiece on their entrance. Hunter is an enormous presence within the center (6-foot-4, 318 kilos) and a participant you may construct a tradition round.
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
If the Giants cannot re-sign proper sort out Jermaine Eluemunor, they might pivot to a youthful choice. Iheanachor makes quite a lot of sense right here with no consideration sort out to guard Jaxson Dart. Iheanachor is a high-upside participant who’s nonetheless rising into the place after not enjoying soccer in highschool.
Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
Nick Caserio’s reshuffling of the offensive entrance would proceed right here, because the Texans double down up entrance. Pregnon is a strong, 6-foot-4, 314-pound participant who would tackle Houston’s evident gap at proper guard.
Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
The Browns would proceed to revamp their offensive line with this decide, as Bisontis can present the Browns with a rock-solid choice at both guard spot. He is a very good athlete who has allowed just one sack over the previous two seasons.
T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson
The Chiefs have most popular sturdy, well-put-together defensive ends who perceive the right way to set an edge towards the run. Parker supplies that together with pass-rush upside and matches the mould of what Kansas Metropolis has gravitated towards up to now.
Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
An explosive 3-technique is excessive on the Bengals’ want checklist, and Miller is a potential-laden inside defender who did not get to point out his true means as an up-the-field penetrator in Georgia’s scheme. He has the potential to begin very early in his profession.
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Bernard is a flexible playmaker who can line up in a number of spots, together with the backfield. His poised tempo as a route runner matches properly in Kellen Moore’s offense, as Bernard’s ability set can help Tyler Shough.
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
After drafting an offensive sort out in Spherical 1, the Dolphins can go together with Johnson right here. He’s a rock-solid nook prospect who’s climbing up draft boards. He would give Miami a high-end starter and matches coach Jeff Hafley’s prototype for an out of doors nook.
A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
The Jets have not drafted a security within the first two days of the draft since 2020 (Ashtyn Davis). New York did not document an interception final season and will use a ball hawk akin to Haulcy, who recorded 10 interceptions in his school profession.
Zion Younger, Edge, Missouri
The Ravens completed tied for twenty eighth within the NFL in sacks final season (30) and need assistance on the sting. Younger is a long-limbed, sudden cross rusher who can generate stress as a standup exterior linebacker or rush together with his hand within the grime.
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Bucs linebacker Lavonte David is weighing his choices on whether or not he’ll return for a fifteenth NFL season. A succession plan is important, and Hill is an pressing second-level defender who brings a excessive caliber of physicality.
Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois
Edge and linebacker are the highest wants for the Colts’ protection. Jacas would offer them with a reliable participant off the sting, as he totaled 11 sacks final season and exhibits loads of violence as an edge setter towards the run.
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Nostril sort out is a transparent want for the Falcons. McDonald is a stout presence on the inside who led the nation in run cease price final season (7.8%) whereas additionally possessing a pass-rushing punch.
Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
The Vikings have lately struggled to seek out starters exterior Spherical 1. They need assistance at linebacker, as Eric Wilson is a free agent who turns 32 subsequent season. Rodriguez would offer Minnesota a plug-and-play choice on the second degree of Brian Flores’ protection.
Jadarian Worth, RB, Notre Dame
After buying and selling David Montgomery to Houston, the Lions want a much bigger again to group up with Jahmyr Gibbs. Worth is a powerful runner who complemented Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame and may do the identical with Gibbs.
R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
Common supervisor Dan Morgan received two edge rushers on Day 2 of the 2025 draft (Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen) and will return to the properly right here. Thomas is an brisk cross rusher who could be a standup exterior linebacker in coordinator Ejiro Evero’s 3-4 scheme.
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Igbinosun matches the Packers’ cornerback prototype, as he is a giant, bodily and explosive athlete at 6-foot-2, 189 kilos. Igbinosun’s developmental arc will take a while, as he is handsy in protection, however that persistence may repay in the long run.
Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
Scott is a high-intensity, bodily nickel defender who is not afraid to chirp a bit, making him an ideal slot in Pittsburgh’s defensive backfield. He has the expertise to instantly change the outlook of a secondary.
Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Stowers was one of many largest tales on the mix, leaping 45½ inches within the vertical. He may very well be Dallas Goedert’s successor as a pass-catching tight finish who can play inline or flex exterior to create mismatches.
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Eli Stowers 45.5″ vertical bounce units TE document
Eli Stowers broke the TE document in vertical bounce with a forty five.5″ leap.
Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan
With Odafe Oweh and Khalil Mack scheduled to be free brokers, including Moore would give the Chargers one other cross rusher. He had 10 sacks final season and performed for Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh at Michigan in 2022-23.
Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
Montaric Brown may worth himself out of Jacksonville’s plans, so the Jaguars will doubtless want one other exterior nook. Neal is a protracted, scheme-versatile nook who comes with pro-ready poise in his perimeter approach.
Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
Security is arguably the Bears’ prime want, as their prime 4 safeties from final season usually are not below contract. Wheatley is an underrated free security who can play atop the protection however is not afraid of coming downhill in run help.
Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
All-Professional sort out Trent Williams will flip 38 years previous previous to subsequent season and is presently renegotiating his contract. Discovering an inheritor obvious can be smart. At 6-foot-8, 328 kilos, Tiernan is a reliable and high-floor blocker who may finally take over at both sort out spot.
Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
Halton’s arrow is pointed upward, and he makes good sense for a Texans protection that wants inside assist. After a powerful Senior Bowl week, Halton’s ascension continued on the mix, main all defensive tackles with a 36½-inch vertical bounce and a 4.82-second 40-yard sprint.
Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
The Payments want somebody who can separate on the surface, and Brazzell is an X receiver who could be a deep vertical menace. He may also sink his weight and run a real route tree, making him a very good match with quarterback Josh Allen.
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
After drafting Jermod McCoy in Spherical 1, I may see the Rams doubling up at nook. Ponds is undersized (5-foot-9, 182 kilos) however performs properly above his weight class. He may take over for pending free agent Cobie Durant on the surface or play because the nickel.
Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
The Broncos get quarterback Bo Nix some assist right here with Fields, a giant perimeter presence who’s able to profitable down the sector. He additionally performs with sufficient physicality to garner powerful targets in intermediate areas.
Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
Bell has checked all of the containers on this course of and sneaks in on the finish of Spherical 2. He silenced questions on his pace on the mix by working a 4.4 within the 40-yard sprint. Bell is able to enjoying inside or on the perimeter and is a three-level menace who may proceed to spice up quarterback Drake Maye.
Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
Tremendous Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is in line for a hefty pay increase. If Seattle is not keen to match his worth, Washington is minimize from the same fabric. A bodily runner with loads of contact stability, he has wonderful imaginative and prescient and pace whereas being a snug cross catcher out of the backfield.