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:

  1. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
  2. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
  3. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
  4. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
  5. Drew Allar, Penn State

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
  2. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
  3. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
  4. Drew Allar, Penn State
  5. 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:

  1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
  2. CJ Baxter, Texas
  3. Makhi Hughes, Oregon
  4. Kaytron Allen, Penn State
  5. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
  2. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
  3. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
  4. Quintrevion Wisner, Texas
  5. 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:

  1. Antonio Williams, Clemson
  2. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
  3. Eric Singleton Jr., Georgia Tech
  4. Denzel Boston, Washington
  5. Carnell Tate, Ohio State

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Ja'Kobi Lane, USC
  2. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
  3. Antonio Williams, Clemson
  4. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
  5. 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:

  1. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
  2. Jack Endries, Texas
  3. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
  4. Max Klare, Ohio State
  5. Joe Royer, Cincinnati

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
  2. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
  3. Max Klare, Ohio State
  4. Jack Endries, Texas
  5. 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:

  1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
  2. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
  3. Austin Barber, Florida
  4. Spencer Fano, Utah
  5. Caleb Lomu, Utah

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Spencer Fano, Utah
  2. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
  3. Isaiah World, Oregon
  4. Caleb Lomu, Utah
  5. 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:

  1. Cayden Green, Missouri
  2. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
  3. Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
  4. Joshua Braun, Arkansas
  5. Davion Carter, Texas Tech

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
  2. Cayden Green, Missouri
  3. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
  4. Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
  5. 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:

  1. Jake Slaughter, Florida
  2. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
  3. Logan Jones, Iowa
  4. Connor Tollison, Missouri
  5. Pat Coogan, Indiana

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Connor Lew, Auburn
  2. Jake Slaughter, Florida
  3. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
  4. Logan Jones, Iowa
  5. 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:

  1. T.J. Parker, Clemson
  2. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
  3. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
  4. David Bailey, Texas Tech
  5. Patrick Payton, LSU

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
  2. T.J. Parker, Clemson
  3. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
  4. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
  5. 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:

  1. Peter Woods, Clemson
  2. Tim Keenan III, Alabama
  3. Keanu Tanuvasa, BYU
  4. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
  5. Zane Durant, Penn State

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Peter Woods, Clemson
  2. Caleb Banks, Florida
  3. Christen Miller, Georgia
  4. Zane Durant, Penn State
  5. 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:

  1. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
  2. CJ Allen, Georgia
  3. Deontae Lawson, Alabama
  4. Whit Weeks, LSU
  5. Harold Perkins Jr., LSU

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
  2. CJ Allen, Georgia
  3. Whit Weeks, LSU
  4. Deontae Lawson, Alabama
  5. 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:

  1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
  2. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
  3. Malik Muhammad, Texas
  4. Chandler Rivers, Duke
  5. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. A.J. Harris, Penn State
  2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
  3. DJ McKinney, Colorado
  4. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
  5. 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:

  1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
  2. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
  3. Kamari Ramsey, USC
  4. Michael Taaffe, Texas
  5. Rod Moore, Michigan

Jordan Reid's top five:

  1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
  2. Kamari Ramsey, USC
  3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
  4. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina
  5. 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.

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