Nothing crazy here. Mendoza is clearly the best QB in this class. He’s an insanely accurate and mechanically sound passer, and I think this new-look Raiders team can make noise with him under center as a rookie.
QB, Indiana
Reese is an extremely athletic and versatile defender. There’s still room to grow in coverage, but the tools are undeniable. He’s a fantastic pick at this spot for a Jets team that needs help on defense.
LB, Ohio State
Mauigoa is an extremely well rounded tackle. He brings it in the run game, holds his own in pass protection, and has very solid size. This pick is a step in the right direction toward protecting the QB of the future.
OT, Miami
Love is the best player in the draft. He has a big frame, is an incredible athlete, a threat as a pass catcher, and a gritty pass protector. This is someone you build the team around. He is an amazing addition and makes for great value here.
HB, Notre Dame
Styles is a physical specimen. He has unreal size and movement ability with the talent to cover in man. He flies around the field and is the best player available. With Okereke still a free agent, Styles fills a need and is a great addition to an already stacked Giants front seven.
LB, Ohio State
I’m not certain Monroe Freeling will go this high, but I’d be comfortable with it. He is a very good athlete with the size and length you want in a left tackle. Cleveland has lost a lot of firepower on the offensive line, and this is a good move to help bolster it.
OT, Georgia
I think Carnell Tate has one of the highest floors in the entire draft. He has incredibly strong hands and is very fluid as a route runner. The soon to be 31-year-old Terry McLaurin is the only true threat in the pass game, and Daniels needs another option.
WR, Ohio State
Saints go BPA here at 8. Bain is slightly undersized, but getting him at this spot is incredible value. He has great speed and power, violent hands, and good bend. His shorter arms may hold him back at times, but he is very explosive.
EDGE, Miami
Bailey is an incredibly explosive athlete. His short area quickness, paired with his bend and hip fluidity, will make him a nightmare to block. Kansas City’s pass rush was not good enough last year, and this is a strong step toward improving it.
EDGE, Texas Tech
This Bengals defense has been one of the worst in the league over the past three seasons, and Downs falling to them is a dream scenario. He brings a spark in run support, and while he is not an elite athlete, his IQ, instincts, and short area quickness will translate well to the NFL level.
S, Ohio State
Now that Hill and Waddle are gone, it’s clear that Malik Willis needs weapons badly. Makai Lemon is not physically imposing, but he plays the receiver position as pure as it gets. Incredible hands, physical at the catch point, and runs smooth routes at all three levels. He has all the tools that many of the top receivers in the league possess.
WR, USC
Dallas has spent the past season trying to improve from the bottom-up. The offense is elite, and they are a few secondary pieces away from having a truly respectable defense. Delane is a strong press man corner with smooth movement skills and is an immediate starter for the Cowboys.
CB, LSU
Jordyn Tyson is a WR1 who may fall due to injury concerns, but he is a fantastic prospect. At 6-foot-2, he can play inside-and-out, runs excellent routes, and is a true ball winner. The Rams have an aging Davante Adams and an already strong roster, and the Falcons end up gifting them a WR1 caliber player.
WR, Arizona State
The Ravens have an interior offensive line issue, and with a Hall of Fame running back on the roster, it makes sense to address it. Ioane is built to be a successful run blocker at the next level. He has very strong hands, and while he may not be an ideal puller, he has improved a lot as a mover.
G, Penn State
Kenyon Sadiq is a physical freak. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs just lost Mike Evans to the 49ers and need help. Sadiq runs an excellent route tree, has great speed for the tight end position, and shows solid traits as a run blocker. He is an incredibly well-rounded player.
TE, Oregon
The Jets got their defensive star at 2 and now build out the receiver room with the addition of Omar Cooper. He has very soft hands, deceptive speed, and consistently makes defenders miss for yards after the catch. Taking pressure off Garrett Wilson is a big priority, and this move does just that.
WR, Indiana
The Lions offensive line has taken a major step back from what it once was. With Taylor Decker gone, they are in need of help. Fano is an excellent mover, technically sound, and has experience at both tackle spots.
OT, Utah
The Vikings have been searching for a true outside CB1 for what feels like forever. McCoy fits that mold. His 2024 tape was worthy of a top 10 pick. He’s an incredible athlete with plus length, fluidity, and great ball tracking skills. He missed all of 2025 with an ACL injury, which makes him available here at 18.
CB, Tennessee
With Ikem Ekwonu uncertain for 2026 and Morton getting older, tackle is in play for Carolina. Proctor has the potential to be the best tackle in this class. He is incredibly strong and borderline immovable. If he can keep his weight in check and develop more quickness, the sky is the limit.
OT, Alabama
Dallas got their defensive back at 12 and now land Keldric Faulk to solidify the front seven. Faulk is very big with impressive movement skills and plus run-stopping ability.
ED, Auburn
The Steelers may not know who their quarterback is yet, but whoever it is will appreciate this move. Broderick Jones struggled in pass protection last year. Lomu allowed just 8 pressures and no sacks all season, and brings great movement ability with a big, powerful frame. Great value here at 21.
OT, Utah
The top four receivers are off the board, and with an aging Khalil Mack, TJ Parker makes a lot of sense for the Chargers. He is very solid as both a pass rusher and run defender. He has an excellent long arm that he displayed at the Senior Bowl, can set the edge, and has great strength. Not elite in one area, but a very high floor player.
EDGE, Clemson
With Reed Blankenship headed down south, Thieneman is a fantastic replacement. He plays the game from the neck up, reads the quarterback’s eyes, and feels routes well paired with the athleticism and ball skills to make big plays, and is a day-one starter in Philadelphia.
S, Oregon
The best way to evaluate your young quarterback is to surround him with talent and let him work. Shedeur Sanders got his tackle earlier in the draft, and now he gets a big, physical receiver with reliable hands. Boston has some athletic limitations, but he runs fairly fluid routes and catches everything.
WR, Washington
The Bears had a bottom five run defense in 2025. Kayden McDonald has elite tackle for loss production, is incredibly powerful and instinctive against the run, and has solid athleticism for his size. They’ve been linked throughout the whole process, and it becomes reality here at 25.
DT, Ohio State
I think KC Conception is one of the most well-rounded receivers in this draft. He is a great route runner with good speed, dangerous with the ball in his hands, has decent size, and is an above average contested catcher. The issue is focus drops. He is a clap catcher at times and will drop the easy ones. If he cleans that up, Josh Allen will have a true WR1.
WR, Texas A&M
HOF tackle Trent Williams is holding out, aging, and might not even be on the team within the next year. Miller has really long arms and is an excellent mover. Ideally, Miller gets a year to learn under Trent. If not, he’s a capable starter now.
OT, Clemson
Banks is a physically dominant tackle. He has incredible power and he’s very athletic for his size, showing great traits as a pass rusher. Pairing him on a defensive line with Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. is scary.
DT, Florida
Terrell is undersized, but he may be the most technically sound corner in the draft. The Chiefs traded away Trent McDuffie and lost Joshua Williams, leaving the secondary thin. Terrell can play inside or out and is a perfect fit.
CB, Clemson
The board does not fall in the Dolphins favor at corner, but there is still quality later. For now, they boost the safety room. EMW is big, forces fumbles, and is a great tackler. He is the best player available here and improves the Miami defense.
S, Toledo
Mesidor is older, but very well-rounded. Pressure was a major issue in big games for the Patriots last season, and this move helps add much needed edge pressure.
EDGE, Miami
Chris Johnson might be the most underrated corner in this class. He has outstanding size, long arms, fluid hips, and is a willing run defender. What more can you ask for? Tariq Woolen is now on the East Coast, and Johnson is more than capable of filling his role.
CB, San Diego State
