DRAFT TRACKER 2026

A sixth-year senior, Clark’s traits won’t pop but his tape most certainly will. Clark is a coverage-versatile safety in a cornerback’s body with the talent to range over the top or man up on the slot. He plays with an overriding desire to do everything all at once – which produces spectacular takeaways and occasional breakdowns – but the good outweighs the bad. He triggers downhill in run support and tackles with proper technique, but a lack of size could lead to broken tackles/durability concerns. He might need time to acclimate to the speed/skill of his opponents but his instincts and ball skills give him a good chance to punish mistakes on the next level as an alignment-flexible option.

Elarms-Orr is a well-built linebacker with above-average athleticism but problematic instincts. He has the speed and athleticism to get to the football from sideline to sideline. However, he frequently struggles with recognizing blocking schemes and too often loses track of play development. He’s rangy but average in zone coverage, with talent as a blitzer worth continued exploration. He will need improved processing but should dial in as a backup with a full-time role on special teams.

Obiazor is an assignment-sound inside linebacker with good tape and average short-area athletic ability. His box-score output has stayed nearly identical for three straight years, mirroring his week-to-week reliability. He has a high football IQ with decisive, accurate diagnosis and leverages his run fits by slipping blocks or holding firm with his anchor. A lack of ideal short-area quickness and pursuit burst might require Obiazor to take more chances as a pro. He’s a former safety who sees the field clearly but is average in coverage. He profiles as a dependable backup and core special-teamer.

McAlister’s game is built on speed. He can blow by press and off-man looks, finding a second gear both down the field and after the catch. While he gets open vertically, suspect route-running causes issues uncovering on the first two levels. He has trouble muscling up in 50/50 battles, too. McAlister is a body-catcher, so improving that aspect of his game could go a long way in determining whether he’ll be an average backup or larger contributor.

Rogers is an adequate athlete who possesses the play strength and catch-point savvy to compete for a depth-level role. He needs to play with better short-area urgency on routes underneath, but he has the catch radius to bring in off-target and contested throws. While his effort and technique are inconsistent as a run blocker, he flashes the strength/body control to win reps. Rogers is still developing but should be in the conversation as a Day 3 pick.

Rotational interior defender capable of playing either tackle spot. Williams is on the short side but possesses good length and an ability to stack and shed blocks as a two-gapper. He lacks lateral quickness and playmaking ability beyond smaller spaces, though. He needs to do a better job with his block take-on against down blocks and double teams. While Williams is capable against the run, his ineffectiveness as a pass rusher could limit his draft stock.

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.

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.

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.