Jordan Reid
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Editor’s be aware: We up to date this mock draft on March 4 after the Rams traded their No. 29 pick to the Chiefs, after which once more on March 5 after the Bills traded their No. 60 pick to the Bears.
The headlining occasion of the NFL predraft course of, the combine, concluded this previous weekend in Indianapolis. More that 300 prospects for the 2026 NFL draft converged on Lucas Oil Stadium for drills, 40-yard dashes, interviews with crew personnel and medical exams. So this can be a nice time not just for one other mock draft but additionally to develop it to 2 rounds.
There continues to be extra to be performed between now and the beginning of the primary spherical on April 23 in Pittsburgh. College professional days will happen everywhere in the nation in March and early April, and groups will host prospects for visits. Also, the upcoming free agency blitz will reshape the wants of each crew. But 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.
Five first-round picks have already been traded. The Rams have No. 13 from the Falcons. The Jets have No. 16 from the Colts. The Cowboys have No. 20 from the Packers. The Browns have No. 24 from the Jaguars. And as of Wednesday morning, the Chiefs now have the No. 29 choice from the Rams after Los Angeles traded for cornerback Trent McDuffie.
I really determined so as to add to the enjoyable with a few further trades of my very own. Here are my projections for all 64 first- and second-round picks in 2026, beginning with the Raiders.
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Round 1
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The Raiders have not drafted a QB in the primary spherical since 2007 (JaMarcus Russell), however you possibly can write this pick down with a marker. It could be a stunner if Las Vegas elected to not draft Mendoza. The clear high QB in this yr’s class has a mix of accuracy, resiliency and decision-making — precisely what the Raiders want beneath heart. Adding 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 mean who hasn’t admired Tom Brady?’
Projected No. 1 pick 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 capable of match his ranges of explosion, and he additionally has the block deconstruction means to wreak havoc on the first stage of the protection. With New York trading 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 effectively in his first season in Arizona (12 sacks), however he wants a working mate. The Cardinals might pair him with Bailey, who’s the best move rusher in this yr’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 is a fast accelerator out of the beginning blocks, and his first step permits him to race previous blockers with ease. Bailey is relentless, creates detrimental performs and is ready to rack up sacks in bunches.
Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
Bain was the discuss of the line of defense group on the mix, as his official arm size of 30⅞ inches caused a bit of a stir. And whereas it is a historic outlier, I do not imagine it should trigger him to drop out of the highest 10. I even have him in the highest 5, as he is an ideal match for Titans coach Robert Saleh’s protection. Bain’s hand energy and flexibility might reinforce a entrance that already has All-Pro defensive sort out Jeffery Simmons and newly acquired edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. Adding Bain would give Saleh’s crew a right away id.
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The final time an off-ball linebacker was picked in the highest 5 was 2019, when the Buccaneers took Devin White. So whereas it is uncommon, Styles’ talent set pairs very well with the protection coach John Harbaugh will possible convey to the Giants. Styles dazzled at the combine and might 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 6-7, 315 kilos, he is one of many few true left tackles of this class. He can be a wonderful athlete who excels in house 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 trade 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 positive tackling means make him a worthy choice at this spot despite the fact that a security hasn’t been drafted in the highest 10 since 2017 (Jamal Adams). Washington gave up a whole lot of explosive passing performs final season, with opponents averaging 8.1 yards per try (third worst in the NFL). The Commanders additionally had a mere eight interceptions in 2025, which was the fourth worst in the league. Downs might assist them enhance in each areas.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The Saints hit at quarterback with Tyler Shough final yr, so let’s get him a backfield mate to develop alongside. I imagine that Love is the perfect participant in this draft and will succeed Alvin Kamara, who can be 31 subsequent season and in the final yr of his contract. The Saints had the bottom share of 10-plus-yard runs final season (7.8%). Meanwhile, Love had 39 runs of 10 yards or extra in 2025, fourth finest in the FBS. He additionally had two 90-plus-yard landing runs. Adding him wouldn’t solely give coach Kellen Moore an explosive runner however a succesful move catcher, too.
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Chiefs desperately want to provide 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 move catcher. He additionally has arguably the perfect palms in this class, with just one drop on 67 targets final season. He is a three-level risk who shows his polish on all branches of the route tree. While he wasn’t as productive in faculty, Tate jogs my memory of DeVonta Smith in physique sort and the way they win routes and may very well be an identical high-end No. 2 receiver in the NFL.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Delane is my top-rated nook and could be the perfect defensive participant out there in this spot. Considering that the Bengals gave up the second-most yards per recreation and the third-most factors per recreation final season, this pairing makes a whole lot of sense. Delane is a sticky cowl nook who can play man-to-man with ease, however he’s equally savvy in zone protection. With his straightforward motion, wonderful hip mobility and ball expertise, he has the potential to be a real No. 1 nook in the NFL.
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Mauigoa has a few of the cleanest movie to judge of any prospect in this yr’s class. He’s a mannequin of consistency as a gradual blocker who has the mauling energy to generate motion and sufficient lower-body quickness. While there may be discuss of the 6-5, 329-pound Mauigoa presumably kicking inside to protect in some unspecified time in the future, drafting him right here and pairing him with Patrick Paul would give the Dolphins’ new regime a pair of bookend offensive tackles to start out their rebuild round.
Proposed commerce: Jets transfer up 4 spots
A couple of months after teaming up in the Quinnen Williams commerce, the Jets and Cowboys could make one other deal. New York sends Dallas the first-rounder it acquired in the Sauce Gardner commerce (No. 16), a fourth-rounder and a seventh-round choice to maneuver as much as the No. 12 pick.
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The Jets have 4 alternatives in the highest 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 in the slot. His bodily traits will not wow many, however he is able to successful towards all varieties of protection. His 96.3 receiving yards per recreation was the third most of any participant in the FBS final season. Lemon can be aggressive after the catch; his 21 compelled missed tackles ranked 14th amongst FBS receivers in 2025.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
After ending four points short of creating the Super Bowl and with quarterback Matthew Stafford taking part in year-to-year at this level of his profession, the Rams want to maximise their short-term window. And they checked a field at cornerback by trading for Trent McDuffie. Let’s take a look at offense.
Coach Sean McVay integrated a whole lot of 12 and 13 personnel into his offense final season and confirmed a whole lot of creativity in deploying a number of tight ends. Sadiq serves as an additional receiver and would give the Rams a flexible recreation breaker they do not have on the place. And whereas he’s identified for his receiving (51 receptions for eight touchdowns final season), Sadiq can be a bodily run blocker.
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
Right guard Daniel Faalele was the clear weak hyperlink of Baltimore’s offensive line and is scheduled to turn into a free agent. Replacing 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 in the NFL) and could be boosted by Ioane, who’s a plug-and-play starter at both guard spot with the ft, energy 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 Hall set to be free brokers, and Faulk can doubtlessly present that. He’s a particularly younger (he would not flip 21 till September), NFL-ready run defender with robust palms on the level of assault and upside as a move rusher. His means to disengage and disrupt offers Faulk room to develop as a move rusher, however there are combined opinions in the league about whether or not the 6-6, 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 in 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 energetic defender with positional and scheme versatility, would proceed that course of. Dallas specializes in two-high security seems, and Thieneman is a superb processor who can shut on performs in a rush. Dallas compelled 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 typically unconventional early in the draft and have handed on edge rushers at this juncture the previous couple of years, however Mesidor checks each field of what they usually search for on protection. He’s 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 could be a super 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 anticipated to be released and Jonathan Allen might observe, leaving the Vikings extraordinarily skinny alongside the inside line of defense. At 6-6, 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 in the vertical and ran a 5.04-second 40-yard sprint in Indianapolis. Banks has an injury history, however he additionally has loads of potential and is a perfect match in coordinator Brian Flores’ protection.
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
While move rusher is a necessity, the thrill on the mix was that the Panthers would tackle that want by way of free company or commerce. So let’s go offensive sort out, as left sort out Ikem Ekwonu‘s knee injury in the playoffs magnifies Carolina’s want there. The Panthers might attempt a short-term repair by way of free company, however Fano might present a long-term reply as Ekwonu recovers. Fano is also 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 in the secondary with Terrell, a prospect who scouts maintain saying ought to go greater than anticipated. His bodily mentality and aggressive demeanor are straightforward to see, and he had one of many higher on-field exercises of any nook on the mix. The Cowboys have holes to fill in the secondary round standout nook DaRon Bland, and Terrell would match completely in the again finish of new coordinator Christian Parker’s scheme.
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Tyson is arguably essentially the most gifted receiver in this class, however I’ve him falling to the Steelers due to issues about his sturdiness. He has handled nagging injuries and by no means performed a full season in faculty. When he performs, Tyson is a robust, productive (61 receptions for 711 yards and eight touchdowns final season) ball winner on the surface who reveals versatility along with his route tree. The Steelers want a No. 2 receiver in the “Z” position 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 slightly than ready on Aaron Rodgers.
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The Chargers’ inside offensive line struggled final season and will look loads 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 break up amongst scouts on the mix on the 6-7, 352-pound Proctor, with some pondering he was a first-rounder and others seeing him as a Day 2 prospect. There can be debate on his place, with Proctor taking part in sort out in faculty however capable of kick inside to protect. But even when he is at guard in the professionals, he would supply the Chargers with insurance coverage at sort out after they misplaced Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater to season-ending injuries in 2025.
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Future Hall of Fame proper sort out Lane Johnson sat out eight games in 2025 and can be 36 subsequent season. The Eagles are identified for planning forward and drafting inheritor apparents to long-term veterans earlier than they’re wanted. Lomu has loads of potential and might play both sort out spot, however he should enhance his play energy. Ideally, he’ll get time to extend that energy whereas studying behind Johnson, however Johnson’s age and sturdiness issues might pressure 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 is a robust and tempoed route runner who can stay bodily by way of route stems. The Browns have a extreme scarcity of confirmed move catchers after veteran receiver Jerry Jeudy and tight finish Harold Fannin Jr., final yr’s third-round revelation. Cooper would immediately play a giant position in the Browns’ offense along 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. Despite not having the 2025 season that many envisioned (30 tackles and two sacks), Woods nonetheless confirmed loads of Round 1 flashes. He’s a bouncy athlete at 6-3, 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 beneath new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, the Bills must have an energetic presence up the center of their protection. Because of that, I considered going nostril sort out (one other large want) at this spot, however as a substitute I’m giving Buffalo an instinctive second-level defender. Allen has the potential to remodel the Bills’ protection along 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 move catcher on the place (Jauan Jennings) is about to be a free agent, veteran Brandon Aiyuk appears to be moving on, and 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall continues to be in search of his footing in 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 large performs as a move catcher and a return specialist.
Proposed commerce: Cardinals transfer again into Round 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 pick (No. 28). Could the Cardinals use this spot to get their subsequent franchise quarterback?
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
With the information that Kyler Murray will formally be either cut or traded earlier than the beginning of the league yr, the Cardinals have a whole 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 match in new coach Mike LaFleur’s offense. Simpson operates effectively off play-action however makes his finest throws in the brief 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 one more yr 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 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
With Trent McDuffie now traded to the Rams and Jaylen Watson coming into free company, the Chiefs have a evident gap at nook. If we’re going strictly by expertise, McCoy is a top-10 prospect in this class. But he hasn’t performed a recreation since 2024, lacking all of final season after suffering an ACL tear in January 2025. We’re nonetheless unsure the place he is at in his restoration, as he did not participate in testing or drills on the mix. But McCoy is a simple mover who has squeaky-clean method. All eyes can be on Tennessee’s professional day on March 31, when McCoy is anticipated to take part in a full exercise.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Getting extra offensive playmakers for quarterback Bo Nix is likely to be an choice right here, however the Broncos might use this pick 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 talent set to the Broncos’ secondary, along with his 20% defensive completion share allowed being the perfect amongst all FBS defensive backs final season.
Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M
Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson is scheduled to turn into a free agent, however the Patriots nonetheless need assistance off the sting no matter whether or not he returns. Leading sacker Harold Landry III (8.5 sacks) missed two video games due to damage 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 ceaselessly present up on tape (10 move breakups and an interception final season). With his poised method and wrap-up-and-finish tackling, he would match effectively on the surface of Mike Macdonald’s secondary.
Round 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 might tackle the offensive line right here. Losing 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 along with his run-blocking energy and powerful palms in move safety.
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Getting second-year quarterback Cam Ward extra offensive playmakers must be on the high of the Titans’ to-do record. 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 wish a centerpiece on their entrance. Hunter is an enormous presence in the center (6-4, 318 kilos) and a participant you possibly can 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 a whole lot of sense right here without any consideration sort out to guard Jaxson Dart. Iheanachor is a high-upside participant who’s nonetheless rising into the place after not taking part in soccer in highschool.
Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
GM Nick Caserio’s reshuffling of the offensive entrance would proceed right here, because the Texans double down up entrance. Pregnon is a robust, 6-4, 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 pick, as Bisontis can present the Browns with a rock-solid choice at both guard spot. He’s a great athlete who has allowed just one sack over the previous two seasons.
T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson
The Chiefs have most well-liked robust, well-put-together defensive ends who perceive find out how to set an edge towards the run. Parker gives that together with pass-rush upside and matches the mould of what Kansas City has gravitated towards in the previous.
Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
An explosive 3-technique is excessive on the Bengals’ want record, and Miller is a potential-laden inside defender who did not get to indicate his true means as an up-the-field penetrator in Georgia’s scheme. He has the potential to start out 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 effectively in coach Kellen Moore’s offense, as Bernard’s talent set can assist Tyler Shough.
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
After drafting an offensive sort out in Round 1, the Dolphins can go together with Johnson right here. He is 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 outdoor nook.
A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
The Jets have not drafted a security in the primary two days of the draft since 2020 (Ashtyn Davis). New York did not document an interception final season and will use a ball hawk equivalent to Haulcy, who recorded 10 interceptions in his faculty profession.
Zion Young, Edge, Missouri
The Ravens completed tied for twenty eighth in the NFL in sacks final season (30) and need assistance on the sting. Young is a long-limbed, sudden move rusher who can generate stress as a standup outdoors linebacker or rush along with his hand in 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 supply them with a reliable participant off the sting, as he totaled 11 sacks final season and reveals loads of violence as an edge setter towards the run.
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Nose sort out is a transparent want for the Falcons. McDonald is a stout presence on the inside who led the nation in run cease win 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 outdoors Round 1. They need assistance at linebacker, as Eric Wilson is a free agent who turns 32 subsequent season. Rodriguez would supply Minnesota a plug-and-play choice on the second stage of Brian Flores’ protection.
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
After trading David Montgomery to Houston, the Lions want a much bigger again to crew up with Jahmyr Gibbs. Price is a robust runner who complemented Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame and might do the identical with Gibbs.
R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
General supervisor Dan Morgan obtained two edge rushers on Day 2 of the 2025 draft (Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen) and will return to the effectively right here. Thomas is an brisk move rusher who is usually a standup outdoors 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 6-2, 189 kilos. Igbinosun’s developmental arc will take a while, as he is handsy in protection, however that endurance might 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 match 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 in the vertical. He may very well be Dallas Goedert‘s successor as a pass-catching tight finish who can play inline or flex outdoors to create mismatches.
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Eli Stowers 45.5″ vertical jump sets TE record
Eli Stowers broke the TE record in vertical jump with a 45.5″ leap.
Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan
With Odafe Oweh and Khalil Mack scheduled to be free brokers, including Moore would give the Chargers one other move 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 might value himself out of Jacksonville’s plans, so the Jaguars will possible want one other outdoors nook. Neal is a protracted, scheme-versatile nook who comes with pro-ready poise in his perimeter method.
Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
Safety is arguably the Bears’ high want, as their top four safeties from final season aren’t beneath contract. Wheatley is an underrated free security who can play atop the protection however is not afraid of coming downhill in run assist.
Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
All-Pro sort out Trent Williams will flip 38 years previous previous to subsequent season and is presently renegotiating his contract. Finding an inheritor obvious could be clever. At 6-8, 328 kilos, Tiernan is a reliable and high-floor blocker who might ultimately 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 robust Senior Bowl week, Halton’s ascension continued on the mix, main all defensive tackles with a 36½-inch vertical leap and a 4.82-second 40-yard sprint.
Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
The Bears have already granted Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade. Golday is an ascending prospect who can play a number of spots however tasks finest on the weak facet. He additionally gives worth as an edge rusher in sub-packages.
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
Even after they landed Trent McDuffie, I might nonetheless see the Rams utilizing an early pick at nook. Ponds is undersized (5-9, 182 kilos) however performs effectively above his weight class. He might take over for pending free agent Cobie Durant on the surface or play because the nickel, with McDuffie kicking outdoors.
Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
The Broncos can get quarterback Bo Nix some assist right here. Brazzell is an “X” receiver who is usually a deep vertical risk, and he may also sink his weight and run a real route tree.
Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
Bell has checked all of the packing containers in this course of and sneaks in on the finish of Round 2. He silenced questions on his pace on the mix by working a 4.4 in the 40-yard sprint. Bell is able to taking part in inside or on the perimeter and is a three-level risk who might proceed to spice up quarterback Drake Maye.
Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is in line for a hefty pay elevate. If Seattle is not keen to match his value, Washington is minimize from an identical fabric. A bodily runner with loads of contact steadiness, he has wonderful imaginative and prescient and pace whereas being a snug move catcher out of the backfield.
