Mojo Wang for The Athletic
April 8, 2026 4:00 am EDT
For the second year, we’re offering you two ways to consume “The Beast,” — the most comprehensive NFL Draft guide available.
If you prefer the classic experience, you can find our downloadable, printable PDF — more than 600 pages’ worth of information — available below. If you’re looking for a more modern experience, check out our exciting, user-friendly interactive version.
From background information to scouting analysis and NFL-verified testing data for thousands of prospects, “The Beast” is a passion project that takes more than a year to put together. This year’s version again includes more than 400 player profiles and rankings for 2,700-plus prospects.
For many of you, “The Beast” has become an annual part of your draft prep, and I can’t thank you enough for the support over the years. If this is the first time you’re checking it out, I know you won’t be disappointed.
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Apr 8, 2026
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