DRAFT TRACKER 2026

Smith is a squatty, space-eating nose tackle with a wide, powerful base. He can be reached/sealed by centers on move blocks but is more than capable of using his natural leverage to grow deep roots and occupy blocks against downhill schemes. He offers no rush help but it won’t matter for teams looking to fortify their interior against the run. Smith has a chance of finding a roster home as a late draft pick or undrafted free agent signee.

Durable four-year starter with ideal size and length who needs to become more of an impediment on each snap. Davis possesses good play strength but issues with footwork and body control limit his consistency in sustaining blocks. He has adequate lateral/second-level range for move blocks and surprising drive power when he finishes his block. Davis has had some impressive reps against pro-caliber rushers over his last two seasons, but developing better timing, accuracy and placement with his hands will be critical as he competes for a role as an NFL swing tackle.

Morris has a rare blend of intelligence, power and movement talent, but the profile is a little too uneven. He plays with a sky-high pad level and outside hands. He’s very strong in his upper body and is relatively light on his feet as a move blocker. His broad frame can be tough to get around in protection, but his inconsistent base width could lead to leakage against athletic rushers. Playing at a lighter weight would make him quicker/more efficient and could be the key to making it in the league.

A fifth-year senior, Hutchins has started just 16 games. While he’s light on starting experience, his game is more mature. He’s undersized but stronger than his measurables might suggest. He’s physical in his block take-ons and sets edges with an adequate anchor. Hutchins creates pressure opportunities with his footwork and bend, but a lack of explosiveness in his get-off tends to limit his overall sack production. He’s an above-average athlete with good short-area burst when pursuing runners and quarterbacks. Hutchins should compete for a backup role as a stand-up edge and become a plus contributor on special teams.

Tall linebacker who lacked standout production in his two seasons at Texas A&M. Williams’ instincts and play speed are average but he’s usually in position to compete as a run defender. He attacks blocks with pop but needs to improve at playing off blocks or slipping them altogether. He’s a fluid athlete in space with the potential to be a plus defender in zone and man coverages. Williams’ subpar tackling combined with durability concerns create a significant gap between his ceiling and floor.

Long safety prospect with intriguing man-cover talent against “F” tight ends, which could earn him a longer look from NFL scouts. Thomas moves around the field like a big cornerback, utilizing good short-area quickness and smooth transitions in coverage. He’s capable in some split-safety looks and is impressive when asked to press pass-catching tight ends working from the slot. Thomas’ tackling must improve, but his special-teams value and coverage potential might earn him a roster spot.

Pride did an admirable job of holding up outside against solid SEC competition but he’ll be under consideration as a slot corner in the pros. He plays with good zone awareness and average man-cover talent. He’s athletic with agile feet and is feisty at the catch-point, but he might not have the needed speed or length. Toughness is not an issue, but he will be dragged for additional yardage as a run-support tackler. Pride could go late on Day 3, but a lack of traits and explosiveness create an uphill fight for him.

Sapp’s power stands out but he lacks a clean positional fit due to mismatched parts in his game. He has the anchor and upper-body strength to stall blocks and hold his ground. Limited bend and explosiveness hinder his pressure production off the edge, but he shows some life when sliding inside. He’s missing short-area quickness and change of direction for pursuit and tackle success in the open field, though. Sapp could play as an even-front base end who reduces inside on rush downs, but adding mass and competing as a 3-technique might give him his best chance to make it.

Trayanum is built like a linebacker and, in fact, was a linebacker early in his career. He played at four schools over six seasons and was elected team captain in his lone season at Toledo. He’s a pile-mover and body-blow puncher capable of wearing down defenses with his downhill physicality. He runs with patience behind lead blocks, but he’s a one-speed runner who lacks elusiveness. Trayanum is not a dynamic runner, but his ability to compete on third downs and coverage teams could help his chances of earning a roster spot.

Carmona is a combative lineman who brings energy to the locker room and an edge to the field. He carries a burly build with short arms, making the move to guard in 2025 after three seasons at left tackle. He’s tough and plays with maximum effort. He can win some alley fights but will lose at least as many on the NFL level due to his lack of body control and inconsistent hands. Technical improvement is possible and his tackle background in the SEC could give him a head start in pass pro, but backup duty appears to be his ceiling.

Wallace is a leggy long-strider who played deep into the College Football Playoff in consecutive seasons at Penn State and Ole Miss. While his catch production has jumped in the last two seasons, he has trouble beating press and uncovering over the first two levels, which makes it tougher to project continued improvement as a pro. While he’s likely to see a higher number of contested catches, he’s built for it. He shows little concern when working into traffic and battling for 50/50 throws. Wallace lacks route versatility, so a role as a possession slot receiver with zone-beating talent could give him the best chance to succeed.

Two-time team captain with four productive seasons between Weber State and BYU. Kelly is a burly linebacker with adequate play speed and desired aggression. His reaction time is average but his struggles to find his leverage and fit as a run defender pop up too often on tape. He has a strong punch but short arms and can get stuck to blockers who sink their hands in. He’s adequate in coverage but above average as a blitzer and has some juice when he rushes off the edge. Kelly might need to star on special teams to find a role as an even-front linebacker with third-down value.

Durable fifth-year senior who has made 47 consecutive starts. Burton is built to play center but could offer swing potential at guard. He has adequate play strength and good quickness for a zone-blocking scheme. He gets beaten to first contact by length and will struggle to put up a sustained fight against two-gappers at the point. He can slow a bull rush but needs to do a better job of protecting his edges and operating with consistent posture. Burton’s best fit will be with a zone-heavy running game as a late draft pick or undrafted free agent signee.

Kanak went from run-first high school quarterback to college linebacker, then flipped to tight end for his final season. He’s undersized and his run blocking isn’t on a functional level yet. As a receiver, there is plenty of room for improvement as a route-runner, but he already shows the toughness, hands and catch focus of a veteran at the position. A lack of size and versatility makes him a niche prospect, but the production, special-teams value and likely improvement as a route-runner could get him drafted.

Fifth-year senior with pro traits and arm talent. Robertson possesses a quick release and good velocity, but his subpar touch, timing and accuracy are notable on the first two levels. He’ll need better eye discipline to keep linebackers and safeties from jumping passing lanes. He’s composed in the face of pressure and can make off-platform throws when needed. He’s mobile but won’t beat many teams with extended plays. A shift away from spread-based reads to a more balanced attack featuring traditional tight ends could help, but Robertson’s struggles with accuracy and ball placement could be tough to overcome.

Daniels has a tremendous feel for creating catch opportunities with varied route tempo, body control and late separation tactics. He will struggle against a quality press and might need to be schemed into releases against certain corners. Daniels excels in putting himself between the throw and the defender, winning contested catches at a high rate during his time at LSU (2024) and Miami (2025). He’s confident, crafty and focused, but he’s average after the catch and unlikely to help on special teams, so his road to a roster spot will be challenging.

Ryan profiles as a combination tight end with good size, adequate strength and plenty of aggression. He centers his blocks and works with inside hands, although he’s substantially more effective versus LBs/DBs in space than he is at duking it out in-line. He could use more polish as a route-runner to help create cleaner throwing windows, but he has the foot quickness to improve in that area. His hands are OK, but he needs to do a better job of securing catches through contact at the next level. Ryan has average speed but pretty good flow with the ball in his hands. His willingness as a blocker and ability to handle special-teams duties earn him a late-round projection.

With just three catches over his first two seasons at Utah, Bentley’s 48 grabs in 2025 came as a surprise. He has the build of an in-line tight end but mostly uses his size to occupy defenders instead of digging into blocks. A heavy portion of his catches came against zone, so he will need to refine his route running and contested-catch technique to prove he can win on his own. Bentley’s NFL future could depend on his ability to play with more tenacity and technique as a run blocker since his catch production from 2025 might not translate.

Four-year punter who improved at his craft in each season. Stonehouse has a solid leg but lacks booming power. He strikes the ball with adequate consistency and direction but needs to push his hang-time higher to avoid punt returns. Stonehouse’s ability to hang around could depend on his ability to bolster his “inside the 10” numbers instead of being overly aggressive in trying to push punts as close to the goal line as possible. 

One-gapping 3-technique whose 2024 tape might have been a better representation of what he’s capable of than his 2025 tape. Marshall is a twitchy, athletic interior defender capable of creating disruption, but he doesn’t pop on tape enough. He’s not going to hold his ground and leverage gaps, so he’ll need to become better at utilizing his first-step quickness and hands to create early advantages. If Marshall can elevate his grit and urgency, he has a chance to become a rotational defender.

Combination tight end who makes up for his lack of ideal size with his ability to get open and make combat catches without flinching. McRee runs leveraged routes and finds a way to separate at break points. He’s instinctive in space and adds unexpected yardage with route adjustments. He’s fearless into contact but needs to improve spatial awareness to prevent taking unnecessary punishment. Fairly willing but needs to get stronger for NFL blocking duties. His injury history and subpar pro day testing work against him, so McRee might have to prove himself as a late pick or undrafted free agent.

Three-year starting split-field safety with adequate size but deficient speed. Huskey piled up interceptions, showing his ball skills and instincts. However, he’s slow to accelerate from transitions and lacks quality make-up speed, so receivers can get open and stay open when he’s forced to match them. He’s not a thumper but does his job near the line of scrimmage as a run defender. Huskey’s ball production and willingness in run support will be counter-balanced by his lack of speed/short-area quickness in coverage. A back-end roster spot could be his ceiling.

Productive two-year starter at Incarnate Word after transferring from Hawaii. Walthall is an explosive athlete with a second gear as a vertical target. He needs coaching to develop his press release and more route polish to find increased separation as a pro. He has a good feel near the boundary and makes acrobatic catches but lacks ideal hand strength to secure catches through contact. Walthall has tools to tinker with but it’s unclear if he can handle the step up in competition that awaits him.

Gushiken is extremely fast with above-average balance and change-of-direction quickness in man coverage. He can stay relatively sticky to routes at all three levels. He does lose track of the clues quarterbacks provide at times, which helps explain his average ball production relative to his athletic ability. He’s compact, tough and willing in run support but will still give way to size on occasion. Overall, Gushiken is scheme-diverse as a nickelback. He has enough cover talent and special-teams value to compete for a roster spot.

From a traits standpoint, Kamara might not be as exciting as other late-round hopefuls, but his tape is likely more physical and consistent. He’s very rugged and gets right to his action on each snap. He’s not sudden but consistently works around blockers using harmonious hands and feet. He lacks length and is below average taking on blocks at the point. He has some closing burst in his rush, but the get-off and counter work is average. Kamara has physical limitations, but he knows how to play ball and has toughness that will appeal to NFL teams.

Pass-catching tight end whose father, Russell, was the No. 1 overall pick of the 1991 NFL Draft and spent 10 years in the league. Maryland’s acceleration into the route is average and he coasts vertically instead of driving to separate. He runs routes with adequate leverage and breaks them off at crisp angles. He has the catch radius and body adjustments to make spectacular catches, but he needs to bring in contested tries at a higher rate. As a subpar run blocker, Maryland must elevate his play as a pass-catcher to compete for a roster spot as an “F” tight end.

Compact and twitchy, Banks is an inside linebacker with explosive athletic traits but uneven execution. He can trigger instantly from his perch and has plus range from sideline to sideline. However, he plays with too much wasted movement when diagnosing and flowing to the football. He does an excellent job of slipping blocks without sacrificing gap leverage and is a wrap-up tackler. He can get hung up on take-ons and will void zone coverages at inopportune times, though. Inconsistency is an issue but his explosiveness and special-teams potential give him a chance to make a roster.

Donaldson is a big-time run finisher with good touchdown production. He’s a tunnel-vision runner with good power but doesn’t work beyond the assigned gap very often, regardless of what is in front of him. He looked a little more dynamic against Big 12 competition during his three seasons at West Virginia, but he profiled as more of a downhill hammer at Ohio State in 2025. He’s ordinary on third down in protection and out of the backfield. Donaldson profiles as a potential RB3 with short-yardage value who could handle a heavier workload if asked.

Seventh-year senior with enticing disruption potential but only a single season of meaningful production. Hunt primarily played the 5-technique in Cincinnati’s odd front, but he’s suited for work as a penetrating nose tackle in an even front. He’s a plus athlete with quickness to beat blockers to the spot and dart into gaps or around base blocks. He has the foot quickness to test the gap-to-gap range of a center when aligned inside. His age, production and injury history might hurt his draft chances, but his style of play and athletic ability give him a chance to compete as a rotational, one-gapping nose tackle.

Jacobs is a plus athlete with good range and an ability to finish tackles at a high rate in the open field. He’s better on the move and off the line, where he can slip blocks and chase runners. He’s average at diagnosing the action and struggles to take on/get rid of blockers who head his way. Jacobs has the athleticism for coverage but needs to become more proactive in zone to make more plays on the ball. His experience on special teams bolsters his chances of making a roster as a backup Will ‘backer.

Fifth-year senior who has played in 53 games with 36 starts. Taaffe has a good feel for play design and is assignment-oriented. He’s quick to read and trigger downhill to contest short routes from split safety and robber looks. However, he lacks range to play over the top and speed to carry vertical threats downfield. His run-support angles improved in 2025, but he’s undersized and still falls short as an open-field tackler. Taaffe’s football IQ and special-teams value might need to do the heavy lifting to overcome average traits and athleticism.

Slightly undersized but wearing good muscle mass, Konga is built for life as a one-gapping 3-technique. His testing numbers were eye-popping, but his career production does not align with the athletic traits. He has good first-step quickness to challenge gaps but is unable to withstand a stout drive-blocker or double-team looks. A right-handed club is his go-to rush move but it feels like there is more meat on the bone as a pass rusher for a team willing to make development a priority. Konga might need to prove himself as a situational rusher to land a spot on an NFL roster.

Three-year starter whose instincts and play strength might not be able to cover for his athletic limitations in space. Bissainthe has no issues diagnosing plays and recognizing blocking schemes, but he gets too caught up in attacking blocks instead of working efficiently to the runner. He has good straight-line speed but he’s also a tight-hipped, linear mover who struggles to break down and play with functional agility as an open-field tackler. He’ll be much better in zone than he will in man coverage. Bissainthe’s ceiling is limited, but special-teams experience gives him a chance to stick on a roster.

Four-year starter who is built for wide zone and long pulls. Wade is hyper-athletic but a little undersized and lacks the desired play strength. He can get into space and adjusts to moving targets to help spring explosive runs, but he will struggle to neutralize opponents as a gap-scheme blocker. He has quick eyes and can mirror athletic rushers. He will give way to force once he gets behind in the rep, though. Wade is scheme-dependent, which could limit his suitors, but cross-training at center might improve his odds for success.

Zvada figures to be a challenging evaluation for special-teams coaches. His 84% make rate from 50 yards and beyond might be overshadowed by his inconsistencies with mid-range and shorter kicks. In a league where makes from mid-range to deep are now expected, consistency from inside the 40 is absolutely demanded. If Zvada finds his 2024 form and stays there, he will pick up a spot on an NFL roster.

Four-year kicker with an explosive delivery but inconsistent results. Stevens clearly has the leg to create lift and distance, but his ball striking was inconsistent at times, as he missed three of his kicks from 40-49 yards last season. He handles kickoff duties and is able to run, cover and tackle when needed. The physical tools are there to be drafted but he needs to become more consistent to stick around long-term.

Part-time starter with desirable traits and aggression. Burke is a bit of a “tweener” who might fit more cleanly as an odd-front end once he fills out his frame. His rush is too heavily reliant on effort to consistently produce pressure on the pro level. As a run defender, he attacks blocks with leveraged strikes and does a nice job of creating separation to pursue the ball. He needs to play with much better bend and a firmer anchor, though. Burke still needs refinement and bulk, but his traits could land him a backup role as a Day 3 pick.

Hudson’s steady production at SMU mirrors what shows up on tape. He’s built for boundary “X” receiver work, but he wasn’t often tested by quality press or sticky man coverage. He flashes the athleticism to run a more robust route tree. However, his technique needs refinement, and his lack of speed prevents him from separating at an NFL-caliber level. He's above average at tracking and adjusting to 50/50 balls, but he will see a high rate of contested tries. He’s an underrated “add yards” option, as he’s shown he can slither and slam his way into extra yardage. Hudson is a consistent, competitive finisher who needs to prove he can create pro-level throwing windows to settle in as a WR4/5 option.

A hulking sixth-year senior, Braun comes from a family of athletes and lettered in tennis in high school. He’s a good athlete for his size with the ability to hit back-side cutoffs and make reasonable pull blocks. However, he lacks knee-bend for drive leverage and plays with disappointing strain/finish in-line. Braun is fairly effective using his size and length to disrupt the rush but twitchy interior rushers and gaming fronts will cause trouble for him. The traits alone should get him drafted but he needs to ramp up the grit level against NFL competition.

Llewellyn is a tall, well-built base end, but it appears he lacks the play strength and anchor to carry his production into the league. He plays with a lack of knee-bend that limits balance on contact and anchor through engagement. He’s better at playing into gaps and playing off of blocks when his feet are active. He lacks explosiveness as a pass rusher but has access to a variety of rush plans and moves that can create opportunities inside the pocket. Llewellyn projects as an even-front end, but average backup could be his ceiling.

After three unproductive years at Auburn, Brown put his impressive ball skills on display during a very productive season at Georgia Southern. He lacks top-end speed and attention to detail as a route-runner. He does, however, have access to good initial burst and wins when contested at an elite rate. Brown displays ideal ball skills and body control on fades and deep throws. He catches with good hand extension. Despite his strong 2025 season at Georgia Southern, Brown’s lack of production against SEC competition during his time at Auburn could create doubt for some teams.

Roberts is a two-time captain who has stair-stepped his production in each season at BYU. He has good size and adequate speed but won’t be an NFL separator on deep throws. He runs routes with good disguise and above-average technique. He lacks foot quickness for easy press release but has the footwork necessary to get in and out of breaks cleanly over the first two levels. He plays tough through contact and is an above-average combat-catch winner. He’s slow to gain positioning on 50/50s downfield, though. Roberts is an older prospect, which could impact his draft slotting, but he has the size and talent to make a roster.

Broad-framed four-year starter during stints at Troy and North Carolina. King is a scheme-dependent right guard with the pure power to displace opponents and clear downhill run lanes. His effectiveness plummets when asked to venture beyond what is in front of him. He has the size, length and anchor to sit firm against a bull-rush, but athletic rushers with functional counters might always be his nemesis. King displayed improved technique, but his level of pro success could be tied directly to playing at a lighter weight to improve his short-area quickness.

Sobkowicz’s production stands out, but his pro-day speed was disappointing and he needs to refine his route-running. His elite short-area change of direction could allow him to run more complex routes from the slot if a team decides to give him a shot inside. He’s not fast but his touchdown production and certain elements of his athletic profile give him a chance of being drafted late on Day 3.

Singleton is a big, long safety best suited for condensed spaces. He sees the field with clear eyes in zone and is assignment-oriented when matching up on tight ends. He isn’t quick enough to stay in phase with NFL wideouts and lacks the instincts/closing burst to consistently finish on the football from depth. It makes sense to play him near the line in run support, as his downhill pursuit angles are often frenetic and come at too high a risk. Special-teams value could be the key to him making a roster as a fourth safety.

Fifth-year senior with a long, lanky frame that is ill-suited for block take-ons and gap constriction as a run defender. Projecting Gentry into an NFL role requires a belief he can gain and maintain more muscle mass and upper-body strength. He can get lost in man coverage at times, but his long limbs are very intimidating when he’s roaming in zone. He has above-average blitz potential off the edge with a big closing burst. Gentry has late-round potential but might need a developmental year to gain the requisite size and strength.

King will enter camp as a 25-year-old rookie after spending three years apiece at Texas A&M and Georgia Tech. He’s a long-legged, dual-threat quarterback who displayed admirable resilience in becoming a productive, winning player after suffering through unmet expectations at Texas A&M. He’s a grit-and-guts passer with subpar footwork and mechanics, but he finds ways to make plays when needed. He’s not nearly the passer he needs to be for the pro game, but his talent as a runner and mental toughness could give a boost to his chances.

Undersized center prospect with NFL bloodlines, admirable grit and above-average intelligence. Brockermeyer has the technique and core strength to fight as a downhill blocker but his impact in the run game is likely to be limited to occupying/neutralizing. In protection, his success rate climbs against pure bull-rushers thanks to his hand usage and protection know-how. However, a lack of length will limit his ability to redirect athletic rushers if they find his edge. Brockermeyer was outstanding at the Senior Bowl, but he’s a one-position player, so he’ll have to fight hard for a roster spot.

Fifth-year senior with enough flashes to warrant a longer look. Loving has average size and short arms but his elite testing numbers are evident on tape. He has knock-back pop and can stall out single blocks while giving a good fight against double-teams. He can be a step slow in shedding blocks and will find himself engulfed when he’s not first in with his hands. His foot quickness and rare acceleration allow him to burst to ball-carriers and quarterbacks at a high rate of speed. Loving’s rush is fueled by athleticism over skill and he’ll need to improve the latter to win at a higher rate in the league. He has late-round potential and could surprise in a roster battle.

M’ba’s evaluation will hit a wall with some teams due to his age (will be a 27-year-old rookie), but he’ll be seen as a development prospect with intriguing power by others. Tight hips and a lack of take-on technique create inconsistencies with contact balance and anchor. M’ba does an admirable job of competing against blockers using brute force and determination. There will be lane-clogging potential as a rotational nose tackle if he improves his technique.