Top NFL Draft Prospects for 2026: Position-by-Position Breakdown
Discover the top NFL draft prospects for 2026 with in-depth position rankings and scouting insights from experts Matt Miller and Jordan Reid.

Quarterback
Matt Miller's top five:
- Cade Klubnik, Clemson
- Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
- Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
- LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
- Drew Allar, Penn State
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Cade Klubnik, Clemson
- LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
- Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
- Drew Allar, Penn State
- Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Toughest player to rank: Drew Allar. His decision-making is inconsistent, but his physical tools are undeniable.
Player outside of the top five to watch: John Mateer, Oklahoma. A dual-threat QB with breakout potential.
Running Back
Matt Miller's top five:
- Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
- CJ Baxter, Texas
- Makhi Hughes, Oregon
- Kaytron Allen, Penn State
- Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
- Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
- Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
- Quintrevion Wisner, Texas
- Jonah Coleman, Washington
Toughest player to rank: CJ Baxter. Returning from injury, his performance is uncertain.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma. Looking to bounce back after an injury-plagued season.
Wide Receiver
Matt Miller's top five:
- Antonio Williams, Clemson
- Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
- Eric Singleton Jr., Georgia Tech
- Denzel Boston, Washington
- Carnell Tate, Ohio State
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Ja'Kobi Lane, USC
- Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
- Antonio Williams, Clemson
- Carnell Tate, Ohio State
- Denzel Boston, Washington
Toughest player to rank: Ja'Kobi Lane. Polarizing prospect with high potential.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Elijah Sarratt, Indiana. A big-bodied receiver with breakout potential.
Tight End
Matt Miller's top five:
- Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
- Jack Endries, Texas
- Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
- Max Klare, Ohio State
- Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
- Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
- Max Klare, Ohio State
- Jack Endries, Texas
- Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Toughest player to rank: Kenyon Sadiq. Limited touches but high potential.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Luke Hasz, Ole Miss. A transfer with breakout potential.
Offensive Tackle
Matt Miller's top five:
- Francis Mauigoa, Miami
- Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
- Austin Barber, Florida
- Spencer Fano, Utah
- Caleb Lomu, Utah
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Spencer Fano, Utah
- Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
- Isaiah World, Oregon
- Caleb Lomu, Utah
- Drew Shelton, Penn State
Toughest player to rank: Kadyn Proctor. Inconsistent but with top-15 potential.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame. A strong run blocker with rising stock.
Guard
Matt Miller's top five:
- Cayden Green, Missouri
- Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
- Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
- Joshua Braun, Arkansas
- Davion Carter, Texas Tech
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Francis Mauigoa, Miami
- Cayden Green, Missouri
- Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
- Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
- Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
Toughest player to rank: Jaeden Roberts. A talented guard with questions about consistency.
Player outside of the top five to watch: DJ Campbell, Texas. A strong run blocker with potential to rise.
Center
Matt Miller's top five:
- Jake Slaughter, Florida
- Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
- Logan Jones, Iowa
- Connor Tollison, Missouri
- Pat Coogan, Indiana
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Connor Lew, Auburn
- Jake Slaughter, Florida
- Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
- Logan Jones, Iowa
- Connor Tollison, Missouri
Toughest player to rank: Connor Tollison. Returning from injury with potential to rise.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Bryce Foster, Kansas. A mauler in the run game with rising stock.
Edge Rusher
Matt Miller's top five:
- T.J. Parker, Clemson
- Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
- Keldric Faulk, Auburn
- David Bailey, Texas Tech
- Patrick Payton, LSU
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Keldric Faulk, Auburn
- T.J. Parker, Clemson
- Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
- Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
- Gabe Jacas, Illinois
Toughest player to rank: Patrick Payton. A talented edge rusher with inconsistent production.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Cashius Howell, Texas A&M. A transfer with breakout potential.
Defensive Tackle
Matt Miller's top five:
- Peter Woods, Clemson
- Tim Keenan III, Alabama
- Keanu Tanuvasa, BYU
- Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
- Zane Durant, Penn State
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Peter Woods, Clemson
- Caleb Banks, Florida
- Christen Miller, Georgia
- Zane Durant, Penn State
- Tim Keenan III, Alabama
Toughest player to rank: Caleb Banks. A quick-footed interior defender with first-round potential.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Rayshaun Benny, Michigan. A rotational player with breakout potential.
Linebacker
Matt Miller's top five:
- Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
- CJ Allen, Georgia
- Deontae Lawson, Alabama
- Whit Weeks, LSU
- Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
- CJ Allen, Georgia
- Whit Weeks, LSU
- Deontae Lawson, Alabama
- Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Toughest player to rank: Harold Perkins Jr. A talented but inconsistent defender.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Suntarine Perkins, Ole Miss. An explosive edge defender with potential to rise.
Cornerback
Matt Miller's top five:
- Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
- Avieon Terrell, Clemson
- Malik Muhammad, Texas
- Chandler Rivers, Duke
- D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana
Jordan Reid's top five:
- A.J. Harris, Penn State
- Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
- DJ McKinney, Colorado
- Avieon Terrell, Clemson
- Malik Muhammad, Texas
Toughest player to rank: Jermod McCoy. Returning from injury with high potential.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Josh Moten, Southern Miss. A transfer with excellent coverage skills.
Safety
Matt Miller's top five:
- Caleb Downs, Ohio State
- Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
- Kamari Ramsey, USC
- Michael Taaffe, Texas
- Rod Moore, Michigan
Jordan Reid's top five:
- Caleb Downs, Ohio State
- Kamari Ramsey, USC
- Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
- Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina
- Tao Johnson, Utah
Toughest player to rank: Rod Moore. Returning from injury with high potential.
Player outside of the top five to watch: Keon Sabb, Alabama. A rangy ball hawk with breakout potential.