DRAFT TRACKER 2026

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.

Prunty has taken an unlikely path to the league, spending a year at Kansas and then four seasons at North Carolina A&T before finishing his college career at Wake Forest in 2025. He’ll be a 25-year-old rookie come December but has been a productive player at every stop. Prunty has good size and length. He showed long speed at his pro day. His technique gets sloppy in off-man coverage and his instincts are average in zone, but he has the burst/length to make up for it. He lacks the consistency teams look for but has traits worthy of consideration.

Kitselman has good size and will play as a connected tight end on the next level. He needs to play with better hand placement and pad level, but he’s willing to put in work in-line or as a move blocker. He has above-average play speed in space and showed an ability to run a variety of routes. He has enough speed to stress man coverage into the second level. His separation underneath is average, though. Drops, double-catches and issues securing contested throws were evident in 2025. Kitselman has Day 3 draft value and could find work as a TE3/4.

Traore is a "F" tight end with good athleticism, average size and a need for development. His route-running is unfocused but fixable. He has soft hands and good body control from his background as a goalkeeper. While he has decent vertical speed, he must improve his separation burst out of breaks to uncover against man coverage. He’s not built for in-line blocking but has impressive moments when lead-blocking in space. Traore is a practice squad candidate with enough upside to find a roster spot down the road.

Durfee is an edge defender with good short-area quickness. He’s a twitchy athlete boasting sudden change of direction. However, he’s lacking in overall production, has short arms and could struggle with edge-setting/take-on duties while scrapping against tackles. When blocked early, Durfee often finds ways to stay alive to rally to the ball-carrier. He lacks polish/planning as a pass rusher but creates pressure with his footwork and rush surge. Durfee needs more work in both phases, but his athletic profile and special-teams potential could buy him time to develop on the back end of a roster.

A slender, fifth-year senior cornerback, Harvey’s lack of size could force him inside to nickelback. He has tight hips and can be too eager to chase route fakes, but he does a nice job of staying phased up with vertical routes. He’s outmuscled inside the route and down the field. From zone, he can identify and close with quickness. He’s irritating to receivers when allowed to play the catch point. Harvey is willing in the run game but takes heavy punishment when throwing his body at runners to make a tackle. Harvey has a chance to be drafted, but making a roster will be challenging.

Fisher is a Mike linebacker who can run the defense as an extension of his coordinator. He’s well-built with leadership and football character that are praised by teammates and coaches. Fisher has the instincts and feel of an NFL player but lacks the needed quickness and athletic ability. He reads play designs and gets to the action at a high rate, but a lack of range, cover talent and plus open-field tackling will make the NFL jump challenging.

Henderson is a skilled and instinctive runner with good size, but he might lack the explosiveness to reach his full potential. His excellent vision, footwork and play strength make him effective inside. He has a rare feel for space in the open field, helping him evade tacklers. He could struggle on wide runs, though, as his lack of burst is likely to condense the field for him. He's a poor pass-catcher but a tough pass protector who can contribute on kick coverage. Henderson will require the right scheme fit to become a contributor in the pros.

Herron is a traits-based projection with just two years of FBS experience. He has NFL size and length but the fundamentals and technique are far from finished products. He lacks initial quickness/bend to fit blocks with leverage and generate drive. In pass pro, he must become more active and aggressive with his hands, whether punching or latching into rushers to prevent secondary effort. He figures to show quick improvement if he can receive concentrated coaching. Herron could be drafted late but without more grit and finishing ability, it will be hard to persevere against NFL competition.

Fuller is a long press corner with NFL-caliber size and strength. He’s capable of delaying and redirecting the release but a lack of make-up speed creates problems when he gets out of the gate poorly against speed in man coverage. Fuller might need the scheme to do some of the cover work for him. Cover 2 and deep-zone coverages allow for the best use of Fuller’s size and length, while minimizing pattern-matching in space. If he can become a more dedicated tackler, a conversion to safety could be a consideration.

Lucas is an edge defender with NFL size and length but a disappointing lack of collegiate production. His play is more gradual than twitchy. He lacks explosiveness up the field as a rusher and into first contact as a run defender. He plays with occasional flashes, but hints of hesitation in both phases prevent him from sustaining those flashes. There are physical traits and athletic ability to work with but there isn’t enough on tape to project Lucas will stick on a roster.

After four quiet seasons at N.C. State, Smith broke out at East Carolina. He’s a “Z” receiver with the ability to bypass press and quickly accelerate to top position. He can make athletic adjustments to off-frame throws but lacks consistent hands. His route-running is too sloppy at this juncture and he’ll need more work in that area to run a more expanded tree. His ability to threaten deep carries value, though.

Kaliakmanis displayed solid improvement in his play and production during his five college seasons, which he split between Minnesota and Rutgers. He’s a full-field progression reader who made his own protection calls. Kaliakmanis’ mechanics have improved but can still go awry when pressure mounts. He throws with adequate deep-ball touch but needs to become more consistent with his placement and timing over the first two levels. He’s not much of a threat to make plays with his legs. He has enough size, experience and football intelligence to eventually make a roster as a QB3.

Smith’s instincts and production work in his favor, but a lack of length and sustained speed could raise questions. He mirrors well and can turn/run from press, but he struggles with control and timing in off-man transitions. He anticipates well when playing with his eyes forward and has an adequate burst to close. However, short arms will require tighter coverage to bring that ball production to the pros. Smith needs to prove himself a reliable tackler in run support and a capable man matchup option against NFL speed whether he’s aligned outside or inside at nickelback.

Jamison-Travis has good size/length with adequate upper-body power but is too often engaged in long-form block battles instead of controlling and defeating the block at the point. He shows first-step and hand-strike quickness, but he’s forced to lean into contact to bolster his base, leaving him unable to move quickly with the design of the play. He can make tackles two gaps away but his rush is unimaginative and in need of openers to get things going.

Wright started 32 games over five seasons (three years at USC, two at Nebraska). He has adequate size and length. He’s experienced from the slot and outside. He lacks ideal athleticism, fluidity and speed to stay connected to NFL route-runners as a man-cover corner. He has enough anticipation and football smarts to operate at an adequate level from zone, though. He’s capable in run support but needs to become a much better open-field tackler. Wright has a chance to be drafted, but he might need to play in a zone-heavy scheme to compete for a roster spot.

Slone plays with a red-hot urgency that is rarely matched by opponents. He’s a stand-up edge rusher with good play recognition. He challenges blocks with aggressive first actions but makes hunting the football the priority. While he’s a capable combatant at the point of attack, his lack of range and short-area agility could limit his impact as a playmaker. Slone’s energy and relentlessness fuel his secondary rush but he lacks the skill of a productive NFL rusher. Special-teams standout might be his route to a roster spot.

Big safety whose best football will be played around the line of scrimmage. Wisniewski is most effective as a run defender near the line, where his physicality and attention to detail as a tackler benefits him. He’s an average athlete, which shows up when he’s forced to transition laterally in coverage or shadow runners that bounce runs wide and outrace him to the corner. His coverage limitations are evident, but his size and ability to play on kick/punt cover teams give him a chance to compete for a roster spot.

Sheffield is a smallish slot receiver with the speed to challenge defenses on all three levels. He plays fast and has the ability to uncover at an even higher rate over the first two levels with improved route work. In terms of his ball skills, he vacillates between impressive contested grabs and disappointing focus drops. Sheffield’s explosiveness and punt-return potential give him a shot as a backup slot, but his lack of size could limit the amount of suitors willing to give him a long look.

Gusta has adequate size and good power but he’s not a true gap-control nose tackle and lacks production from a stem-heavy front. He’s an active, effort-based defender who is capable of fighting for his space against single blocks, but his take-on against double teams is average. First-step quickness and violent hands can create pocket pressure despite a low career sack total, though. Gusta has a chance to fight for a spot as a 1-technique.

Compact runner lacking ideal size and athleticism for the position. Booth processes run-lane development with adequate quickness and is a solid decision-maker when it’s time to find his lane. He has straight-line speed to threaten the corner but lacks wiggle or power to create for himself. Booth carries some third-down value, but it might not be enough for him to lock down a roster spot in the pros.

Lemieux is very athletic and will have no issues as a pulling center or in getting to his landmarks on outside zone. He’s low-cut and can fit up blocks with leverage but needs to add more bulk. His pass protection is a concern -- even inside. He will need to improve his footwork and patience in order to protect at a functional level as a pro.

Onianwa is a developmental tackle/guard prospect. He was a heralded transfer-portal player out of Rice, where his tape displayed impressive potential wrapped inside a big, long, athletic frame. He suffered through injuries in 2025 at Ohio State, though, and failed to solidify a spot at guard after moving inside. He has some leg drive as a downhill blocker but needs to improve hand placement and pad level for more consistent results. He’s excellent at getting out of his stance and into action as a zone blocker. Onianwa flashes in pass protection but will need to play with more efficient movement and a better posture to prevent quick losses against countering opponents.

Gerhardt is a 49-game starter with outstanding leadership qualities to go with adequate size and length. He’s going to be more of a positional blocker than a people-mover, with the ability to find landmarks and fight for positioning. He’s aware of protection and makes the most of his length to keep rushers out of his frame. He’s a center-only prospect, which hurts his roster chances, but the tape is good enough to give him a chance.

Nwokobia is a down safety with nickelback potential. He’s coming off left shoulder surgery, which prevented him from testing at his pro day. He can handle some man coverage underneath and is opportunistic from zone coverages. He lacks ideal cover talent and range for extended man coverage or single-high asks, though. He’s an adequate run supporter and tackler near the line but needs to improve his finishing rate on receivers after the catch. Nwokobia might not be drafted, but he has the ability to compete for a practice squad spot.

Roberts is a powerful guard-only prospect with elite body composition but technique that falls below the NFL mark. He has legendary weight-room strength that will flash on tape, but he struggles to play under control and cleanly fit blocks. Quick losses populate the tape as often as good wins. Roberts isn’t a bad athlete, but he lacks bend and body control that sees him end up off-balance too often in both phases. His pass protection can be improved with better patience and posture, but the mental busts could be a problem. Roberts’ traits give him a chance. Sticking with a team might be a challenge, though.

When healthy, Catalon has been an impactful starter, but he's a seventh-year senior with an extensive injury history. He plays with physicality near the line and is an imposing hitter. He shows good field awareness and ball skills but lacks vertical speed and ideal length. Special-teams cover talent gives him a boost but his age and injury history could be stumbling blocks.

McMurray is a fifth-year senior and nickel cornerback with slightly below-average size but adequate quickness. He’s a trustworthy tackler in run support and plays with consistent toughness. McMurray tends to play reactive football in zone coverage and can be a step slow in shading break points from off man. He lacks anticipation and instincts, limiting his on-ball opportunities. Teams will like his wiring but his lack of size and ball skills hurt his chances.

Miller has pro-caliber size but while some runners get what is blocked, Miller didn’t always take what was there for him. He’s a segmented runner with adequate power but lacks the vision, burst and decisiveness to rip through creases inside. He’s a hard runner and can get tough yards after contact here and there. He’s not talented enough as a blocker or pass-catcher to play on third downs, so starring on special teams might be required to become an NFL backup.

Right tackle prospect with average size and length. Williams plays with a taller pad level than teams will like and displays some tightness in his lower half. He can find leveraged hand strikes when needed, though. He’s more of a catcher than a puncher and will need better physical development/play strength to contain NFL power rushers. Williams is more likely to cover his opponent than he is to move and finish blocks at a high rate as a pro. He’s battled against quality competition and flashes enough upside for consideration late in the draft.

Ott offers solid vision and a feel for setting up his blockers for success. His athletic profile, however, is lacking and his production declined sharply in his final two college seasons. He’s tight-hipped with slow change of direction and lacks the foot quickness/acceleration needed to elude closing tacklers in the NFL. He’s an adequate pass-catcher, but he’s not trustworthy in pass protection. Ott’s feel for lane choices along the interior doesn’t make up for his lack of quickness and burst.

“Get what is blocked” runner with good size and above-average aggression as a finisher. Black split carries in Indiana’s downhill attack and generally kept the run on its designed track. He lacks ideal burst and utilizes too many stutter-steps in processing the run lane while headed to the hole. He’s not elusive inside but will add yards with his tackle-breaking and fall-forward running style. Black is a grinder with below-average third-down value, but he could create competition for a RB3/4 role in camp.

Styles has made improvements during his transition from receiver to defensive back over the last three seasons. However, tight hips and a lack of route recognition are a double whammy that slows his departure and limits ball production in man. He appears alert and responsive from short zone and plays with good leverage, which could be something to build on. Styles needs to become a bigger factor in run support, though. His cover talent on special teams could buy him some time, but making a practice squad might be the most reasonable goal at this juncture.

Instinctive safety prospect with impressive interception production in 2025. Moore reads his keys and plays with good discipline for proper positioning as a split-field safety. He shades coverage according to the quarterback’s eyes and has above-average ball skills when contesting. He’s an average athlete, lacking agility and speed, and struggles matching receivers. He will face major obstacles in pursuing and tackling NFL runners in the open field. Moore plays with heavy pads and his football IQ is a plus, but his athletic deficiencies could be tough to overcome.

Despite his lack of size, Coats has proven to be an extremely combative cornerback who fights hard for every inch of the workspace. He turns 25 this summer, which could hurt his draft chances, but the tape is solid. He possesses good speed and quick feet. He plays with sound awareness/instincts in both man and zone. Coats’ lack of length appeared to create anxiety on some deep throws, which led to pass interference penalties, but that issue could be mitigated with a move inside to nickel. Coats might not be drafted, but his competitive nature deserves a look by a pro team.

Dansby is a relatively slender outside corner with a decent feel for the route and plus talent for making plays on the football. He was unable to work out at his pro day, leaving some boxes unchecked. He needs to add play strength to improve his tackling. He has good feet and moves downhill into throwing lanes whenever possible. He can make challenging grabs to flip the field. Dansby is a willing combatant in run support, but he needs to improve his consistency.

Former walk-on receiver who settled into a three-year starting role at safety. Scott is a two-time team captain lauded for his preparation and football smarts. He has good size and adequate athletic ability but his speed and range are average. Man coverage could become an issue for him in the pros, but playing zone as a down safety will suit him. He has backup potential and special teams value.

A four-star recruit who spent his first five seasons at Ohio State, Melton finally came into his own during his lone year at Virginia in 2025. He has the measurables of an NFL edge rusher with good size and length. He needs more reps at the position, though. His explosiveness is average, but he plays with good awareness and works his way into the action. Melton is an average bender who does an adequate job of setting up his rush with foot fakes. He lacks high-upside traits as a rusher but should continue improving with better hand usage.

Sixth-year senior with three seasons of steady play and production for the Ducks. Whittington is a downhill runner who plays behind his pads and takes care of the football along the interior. He lacks speed to widen the field and fluidity to create for himself when there is no clear point of entry. He’s tough and relatively decisive, with a knack for falling forward and adding yards through physicality. Whittington’s age and lack of true third-down value might work against him in his pursuit of a roster spot.

Rucci is a tall, long right tackle prospect who made his mark at Penn State in the last two years after three uneventful seasons at Wisconsin. He has a proportional frame with room for more muscle mass, which will be important to add due to his lack of ideal play strength and anchor. His footwork and punch timing are too inconsistent at this time but could be correctable with more work. He’s an average athlete in pass protection but shows quality initial quickness to compete for his landmarks on wide-zone calls. Rucci’s size, bloodlines (father, Todd, spent eight seasons in the NFL) and upside could make him a late-round target.

Fifth-year senior with three years of starting experience between Florida State and LSU. Payton is a linear mover with long limbs and adequate foot quickness. He lacks decisiveness at the point of attack and will struggle to stand firm against NFL drive blockers. Payton has enough burst to create opportunities at the corners, provided he continues to refine his hand work. His inside rush transitions are fluid and will be even more effective if he brings his edge rush to greater life. Payton’s traits give him a chance to become a backup with average upside.

Fifth-year senior whose splashy early season performance against Texas A&M put him on the map. Henry is a slasher with a wiggly lower half, allowing him to make sudden cuts and elude tacklers in tight quarters. He’s quicker than fast and struggles to consistently read/react to the development of run lanes. While his burst can create occasional chunk gains, he too often does not keep runs on their designed tracks. He’s yet to show he can be a major factor on third downs and fumbled six times in the last three seasons, which could be impediments in his pursuit of a roster spot.

Gill-Howard is an undersized one-gapper using suddenness and leverage to elude the clenches of bigger players. He plays with a non-stop motor and palpable sense of urgency, creating wins off the snap against the run and pass. He gives blockers no reps off. His secondary effort and block counters keeps him in the play longer. Gill-Howard lacks functional size and length, which will make him both scheme- and matchup-dependent as a pro. He needs to major in disruption and chaos to find a long-term home as a rotational, upfield tackle.

West’s snap and start counts are unusually low for a draftable prospect. He has the bone thickness of an interior defender, but a chunk of his collegiate reps came at 5-technique and even-front defensive end. He’s a solid athlete with good quickness but below-average hand usage. He appears capable of sinking and anchoring but will be tested against interior double teams on the next level. West’s ability to pressure the pocket could earn him an opportunity at the next level.

A late-blooming Division III standout with intriguing upside, Montgomery has good size and length in the slot. He’s still learning his craft and should become a more refined route-runner if he gets more time. He was highly competitive in Senior Bowl one-on-ones and appears very comfortable in 50/50 catch spots. His age, timed speed and lack of short-area explosiveness could hurt his draft slotting, but he should find his way into a camp. He will need to replicate his Senior Bowl week to prove he belongs in the NFL.

Anthony is a field-stretching “Z” receiver with below-average production but speed to intrigue. There are a lot of inconsistencies on tape. His route-running will need significant work if he’s going to uncover against NFL cornerbacks on anything other than deep routes. Anthony is below average as a ball-tracker and jump-ball artist but displays good toughness when contested. He operates with NFL-caliber foot drops near the sideline. The route tree will be limited but his potential as a kick returner could buy him some time on a practice squad.

Down safety with ideal size, length and athleticism. Nwankpa checks physical and athletic boxes but is missing a standout element in his play. A lack of play recognition and instincts make him a reactive defender in coverage. He’s unable to close quickly enough to make plays on the ball. As a run defender, poor pursuit angles and inconsistencies with tackle execution will be concerning for NFL evaluators. His traits and special-teams potential will help, but Nwankpa faces an uphill battle to make a roster.

Two-year starter and 2025 team captain with elite personal character but marginal athletic traits. Wagner is smart and makes good use of his length when punching/staying connected to second-level blocks. His lack of foot quickness reduces his range as a run blocker and creates issues getting to his set-points against edge speed in protection. Wagner lacks the body control to adjust comfortably to moving targets, which limits his potential against NFL athleticism. He could be drafted in the late rounds, but I see a relatively low ceiling.

One-gapping interior defensive lineman whose short-area quickness fuels his production. Hall has good length but is an average bender with a narrow base. He can get into gaps with slide-and-go movement and moves well chasing runners down the line. He needs to improve his hand usage to be more consistent at the point of attack. He’s a fluid athlete, which plays into his potential as a move rusher. Hall could hear his name called late in the draft, but he’ll face an uphill battle to make a team.

Brown is well-built and features good play strength. He’s an explosive athlete, but he’s missing the desired instincts in coverage, which might explain his lack of ball production. He has good top-end speed and range from the hash. He’s a physical striker and can be a full-stop tackler, but inconsistent angles to the ball turn into missteps that lead to explosive plays. His size, athletic profile and potential on special teams give him a chance to compete for a roster spot.