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 crew personnel and medical exams. So it is a nice time not just for one other mock draft but additionally to develop it to 2 rounds.
There may be nonetheless extra to be finished between now and the beginning of the primary spherical on April 23 in Pittsburgh. School professional days will happen everywhere in 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 crew. However that is the place issues stand proper now after seeing prospects in individual 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
Bounce to a spherical:
Spherical 1 | Spherical 2
Bounce 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’ll be able to write this decide down with a marker. It might be a stunner if Las Vegas elected to not draft Mendoza. The clear high QB on this yr’s class has a mix of accuracy, resiliency and decision-making — precisely what the Raiders want underneath middle. Including Mendoza to third-year tight finish Brock Bowers and second-year operating again Ashton Jeanty provides 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 potential 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 effectively in his first season in Arizona (12 sacks), however he wants a operating mate. The Cardinals might pair him with Bailey, who’s the best go rusher on 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’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 damaging 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 triggered a little bit of a stir. And whereas it is a historic outlier, I do not consider it’s going to trigger him to drop out of the highest 10. I even have him within the high 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-Professional defensive sort out Jeffery Simmons and newly acquired edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. Including Bain would give Saleh’s crew an instantaneous identification.
Sonny Types, LB, Ohio State
The final time an off-ball linebacker was picked within the high 5 was 2019, when the Buccaneers took Devin White. So whereas it is uncommon, Types’ ability set pairs very well with the protection coach John Harbaugh will possible carry to the Giants. Types dazzled on the mix and might be the boisterous presence that Harbaugh’s Ravens groups usually 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 straight away as a rookie.
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Freeling’s inventory has skyrocketed because the 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 superb athlete who excels in house and on the transfer. His measurement, 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 without doubt one of the smartest soccer gamers I’ve ever studied. His soccer IQ, versatility on the again finish and positive tackling potential make him a worthy choice at this spot although a security hasn’t been drafted within the high 10 since 2017 (Jamal Adams). Washington gave up a variety 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 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 consider that Love is the very best participant on this draft and will succeed Alvin Kamara, who will likely be 31 subsequent season and within the final yr 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 go catcher, too.
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Chiefs desperately want to present Patrick Mahomes a receiver who can constantly beat man-to-man protection. Tate is a silky-smooth route runner who has loads of vary as a go catcher. He additionally has arguably the very best palms on this class, with just one drop on 67 targets final season. He’s a three-level risk 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 kind and the way they win routes and may very well be an analogous high-end No. 2 receiver within the NFL.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Delane is my top-rated nook and could be the very best defensive participant accessible on this spot. Contemplating that the Bengals gave up the second-most yards per sport and the third-most factors per sport final season, this pairing makes a variety of sense. Delane is a sticky cowl nook who can play man-to-man with ease, however he’s equally savvy in zone protection. Along with his simple motion, wonderful hip mobility and ball abilities, 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 yr’s class. He is a mannequin of consistency as a gentle blocker who has the mauling energy to generate motion and sufficient lower-body quickness. Whereas there may be discuss 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 start out their rebuild round.
Proposed commerce: Jets transfer up 4 spots
A couple 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 choices within the high 44, which provides them the power 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 skin or within the slot. His bodily traits will not wow many, however he is able to profitable in opposition to all kinds of protection. His 96.3 receiving yards per sport 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 wanting 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 included a variety of 12 and 13 personnel into his offense final season and confirmed a variety of creativity in deploying a number of tight ends. Sadiq serves as an additional receiver and would give the Rams a flexible sport breaker 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 turn into a free agent. Changing him with Ioane may very well be a big improve. Ioane was a gentle 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 could 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 probably present that. He is a particularly younger (he does not flip 21 till September), NFL-ready run defender with robust palms on the level of assault and upside as a go rusher. His potential to disengage and disrupt provides Faulk room to develop as a go 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 probably the most factors per sport 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 makes a speciality of two-high security seems to be, and Thieneman is a superb processor who can shut on performs in a rush. Dallas pressured solely 12 turnovers in 2025, and Thieneman has the power to be a ball hawk whereas bringing physicality when stepping down in opposition to the run.
Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
The Lions are typically 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 usually 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 could 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 problem with scouts I’ve spoken with.
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Defensive sort out Javon Hargrave is predicted to be launched and Jonathan Allen might 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 damage historical past, however he additionally has loads of potential and is a perfect slot in coordinator Brian Flores’ protection.
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Whereas go rusher is a necessity, the excitement on the mix was that the Panthers would deal with that want by means of free company or commerce. So let’s go offensive sort out, as left sort out Ikem Ekwonu’s knee damage within the playoffs magnifies Carolina’s want there. The Panthers might strive a short-term repair by means of free company, however Fano might 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 who scouts preserve saying ought to go increased 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 latest coordinator Christian Parker’s scheme.
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Tyson is arguably probably the most proficient 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 skin who reveals versatility along with his route tree. The Steelers want a No. 2 receiver within 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 fairly than ready on Aaron Rodgers.
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The Chargers’ inside offensive line struggled final season and will look loads totally 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-foot-7, 352-pound Proctor, with some pondering he was a first-rounder and others seeing him as a Day 2 prospect. There may be 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 execs, 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 likely 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 might 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 might power 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 means of route stems. The Browns have a extreme scarcity of confirmed go catchers after veteran receiver Jerry Jeudy and tight finish Harold Fannin Jr., final yr’s third-round revelation. Cooper would immediately play an enormous position within the Browns’ offense along with his potential to win in site visitors and achieve 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 potential 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 change to a 3-4 scheme underneath new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, the Payments must have an lively presence up the center of their protection. Due to that, I thought of going nostril sort out (one other large want) at this spot, however as an alternative I am giving Buffalo an instinctive second-level defender. Allen has the potential to remodel the Payments’ 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 go catcher on the place (Jauan Jennings) is ready to be a free agent, veteran Brandon Aiyuk appears to be transferring on, and 2024 first-round decide Ricky Pearsall continues to be on the lookout 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 go 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). Might the Cardinals use this spot to get their subsequent franchise quarterback?
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
With Kyler Murray’s days in Arizona seemingly numbered, the Cardinals have a variety of quarterback questions. So I’ve them buying and selling again into the underside of the primary spherical to amass their QB of the longer term. Simpson is an ideal slot in new coach Mike LaFleur’s offense. Simpson operates effectively 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 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 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 sport since 2024, lacking all of final season after struggling an ACL tear in January 2025. We’re nonetheless unsure the place he is at in his restoration, as he didn’t take part in testing or drills on the mix. This offers 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 likely 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 could be an choice right here, however the Broncos might use this decide to make their already-stout protection even stronger. Toledo has was a Group of 5 defensive manufacturing unit (see: Quinyon Mitchell, 2024), and McNeil-Warren is the following prospect up. He would carry a various ability set to the Broncos’ secondary, along with his 20% defensive completion share allowed being the very best amongst all FBS defensive backs final season.
Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M
Linebacker Ok’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. Main 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 complicated 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 middle fielder in highschool, Hood’s ball abilities regularly present up on tape (10 go breakups and an interception final season). Along with his poised approach and wrap-up-and-finish tackling, he would match effectively on the skin 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 might deal with the offensive line right here. Dropping 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 probably begin straight away along with his run-blocking energy and robust palms in go safety.
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Getting second-year quarterback Cam Ward extra offensive playmakers must be on the high of the Titans’ to-do checklist. Boston is a strong-handed perimeter goal who can present Ward one other vertical choice on the skin.
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 a large presence within the center (6-foot-4, 318 kilos) and a participant you’ll be able to construct a tradition round.
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
If the Giants cannot re-sign proper sort out Jermaine Eluemunor, they may pivot to a youthful choice. Iheanachor makes a variety of sense right here for granted 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
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-foot-4, 314-pound participant who would deal with Houston’s obtrusive 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 superb athlete who has allowed just one sack over the previous two seasons.
T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson
The Chiefs have most popular robust, well-put-together defensive ends who perceive learn how to set an edge in opposition to the run. Parker offers that together with pass-rush upside and matches the mildew of what Kansas Metropolis has gravitated towards prior 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 potential 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 ability set can assist Tyler Shough.
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
After drafting an offensive sort out in Spherical 1, the Dolphins can go along 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 report 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 go rusher who can generate strain as a standup exterior linebacker or rush along with his hand within the dust.
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 reveals loads of violence as an edge setter in opposition to 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 win fee 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 crew up with Jahmyr Gibbs. Worth is a powerful runner who complemented Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame and might do the identical with Gibbs.
R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
Common 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 lively go rusher who is usually 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 an enormous, 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 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 slot in Pittsburgh’s defensive backfield. He has the expertise to right away change the outlook of a secondary.
Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Stowers was one of many greatest 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 report
Eli Stowers broke the TE report 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 go 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 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’ high want, as their high 4 safeties from final season will not be underneath 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-Professional sort out Trent Williams will flip 38 years outdated previous to subsequent season and is presently renegotiating his contract. Discovering an inheritor obvious could be clever. At 6-foot-8, 328 kilos, Tiernan is a reliable and high-floor blocker who might finally take over at both sort out spot.
Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
Halton’s arrow is pointed upward, and he makes excellent 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 skin, and Brazzell is an “X” receiver who is usually a deep vertical risk. He can even sink his weight and run a real route tree, making him a superb match with quarterback Josh Allen.
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
After drafting Jermod McCoy in Spherical 1, I might see the Rams doubling up at nook. Ponds is undersized (5-foot-9, 182 kilos) however performs effectively above his weight class. He might take over for pending free agent Cobie Durant on the skin or play because the nickel.
Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
The Broncos get quarterback Bo Nix some assist right here with Fields, an enormous perimeter presence who’s able to profitable down the sphere. He additionally performs with sufficient physicality to garner robust targets in intermediate areas.
Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
Bell has checked all of the packing containers on this course of and sneaks in on the finish of Spherical 2. He silenced questions on his pace on the mix by operating a 4.4 within the 40-yard sprint. Bell is able to enjoying 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
Tremendous Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is in line for a hefty pay elevate. If Seattle is not prepared to match his value, Washington is lower from an analogous material. A bodily runner with loads of contact steadiness, he has wonderful imaginative and prescient and pace whereas being a snug go catcher out of the backfield.
