This is it. The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, so it\u2019s time to lock in prospect rankings ahead of the offseason\u2019s marquee event.<\/p>\n
Here are the top 75 players of this draft class according to Yahoo Sports\u2019 Nate Tice.<\/p>\n
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Past individual big boards: 1.0<\/a> | 2.0<\/a><\/p>\n 1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana<\/p>\n Mendoza\u2019s production and Indiana\u2019s success went through the roof under Curt Cignetti, but just traits-wise, Mendoza has a lot to like.<\/a> He\u2019s a tall athlete with good size, a loose arm and good overall frame. Mendoza can put some real zip on the football on underneath and intermediate throws. He made field out throws with college hashes seem routine. His footwork has polish and he already has rapid improved pocket movement. He also shows encouraging snaps of progressing and moving in the pocket to find answers on true passing downs and in high-leverage situations like third down and in the red zone. He\u2019s consistently accurate at all three levels of the field, which is probably his standout trait. He already shows off a knack for locating the football away from defenders and is willing to push the ball in all types of situations. Those are encouraging signs against the tighter NFL windows he\u2019ll face. Mendoza is also a good, athlete who can create a bit with his legs, but prefers to win as a thrower. He is an intriguing package of traits and polish with a high IQ (he\u2019s deadly in two minute situations) and real feel for the position.<\/p>\n There are some similarities to Matt Ryan. Mendoza took a lot of sacks at Cal, but was cleaned up in Indiana\u2019s much friendlier surroundings. Indiana\u2019s offense is RPO-heavy, but Mendoza shows the real ability to drop back consistently and find the right answer. Mendoza has a style, accuracy and set of tools that point to a higher ceiling than he\u2019s getting credit for, with a floor and polished understanding to play right away and not be a disaster.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 2. Arvell Reese, Edge\/LB, Ohio State<\/p>\n A true defensive weapon. It\u2019s hard to not notice Reese on the field even if he lines up all over it. Reese was a revelation this season. He can impact the game on the edge as both a run defender and pass rusher, and has real off-ball linebacker chops chasing down run plays sideline-to-sideline and in coverage. Reese is an outstanding athlete<\/a> with strength and speed, and plays with an energy that is also infectious. In an NFL with more creative defensive coordinators who are willing to move their front seven defenders around, Reese is the ultimate version of a do-it-all defender. Even if he moves to playing on the edge full-time, he has already flashed the bend and explosiveness to win consistently as a pass rusher, with even more to tap into. If he stays off-ball, he reminds me of Jaylon Smith before he suffered his knee injury at Notre Dame.<\/p>\n 3. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Every touch has a chance to go to the house with Love<\/a>. And while he has legit home run ability, he knows how to throttle between speeds to use it effectively. Love has good vision and is a strong runner who can take a steady stream of touches. He has the size and vision to work between the tackles and has a knack for setting up his blocks as a runner, all while constantly staying balanced and square to the line. The only blemish is his more upright running style. Love is a game-changer in the backfield and can turn any touch into a touchdown. If a running back is to get selected early in the draft, he has to have every-down ability as a runner, receiver, and pass protector. Love checks those boxes in permanent ink.<\/p>\n 4. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State<\/p>\n Ohio State\u2019s other linebacker<\/a> is a high-end talent in his own right. Styles\u2019 intelligence stands out when watching Ohio State\u2019s defense as he is a quick diagnoser and has the speed and explosive strength to make plays on the football. That speed and athletic ability are strong points for Styles, showing up constantly on the field (and again at the combine). Styles is young for being a true senior and has what can be considered excellent size in terms of how modern linebackers are built. And he has the skill set to fit into any type of defensive scheme at the next level. He can tackle in space and contribute as a blitzer, with his speed helping him hold up in coverage, too.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 5. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State<\/p>\n Downs is an explosive player with good size who can take over a game in a multitude of ways. Ohio State has used Downs<\/a> as a rover-type defender (an aptly named \u201cMonster Back\u201d in some football parlances), allowing Downs to weaponize his upper-echelon football awareness, intelligence and ability to impact the game. Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia used Downs as a middle pole runner on Cover 2, on the line of scrimmage as a blitzer and as a box defender. Ignore the position label, Downs is a needle-moving defender who is constantly around the football. Safety prospects, even the most talented and highly regarded ones, seldom go high in the first round of the draft. Downs\u2019 impact could outperform his final draft spot in the right defensive play-caller\u2019s hands. There\u2019s a lot of Budda Baker to Downs\u2019 build and game.<\/p>\n 6. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia<\/p>\n A left tackle with excellent size and a frame who could add even more weight, Freeling is an easy mover who can get up to the second level in a hurry, with the agility and balance to adjust to a moving target in space or in pass protection against defensive twists. Freeling improved his hand usage and his strength in 2025, which is what has him rocketing up draft boards (including mine) even before the combine happened. His long limbs make him susceptible to defenders getting into his chest, but his improved anchor helped him adjust. Overall, Freeling is a very good athlete with length whose arrow as a player is pointing firmly up. His play over the final two months of the 2025 season can make you excited about what he can become at the next level. If he can keep getting stronger and continue to fill out his frame, while continuing to round out his technique, he projects as a very good blindside protector.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 7. Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami<\/p>\n Bain is a strongly built defender who can impact the game in a variety of roles. He has the strength to hold his own at the point of attack and can constantly knock blockers back in one-on-one situations. He has light feet and can bend and is effective on defensive twists and games, too. Bain was one of the best defenders in college football this season, bullying blockers into the quarterback\u2019s lap and showing up in big moments. Bain\u2019s arm length is a talking point<\/a>, and it shows up at times as he tries to disengage, but he does a great job of mitigating it because of how quickly he gets off the football and how he can get into blockers. Bain is kind of the epitome of what this draft is full of: good football players with a blemish that makes you squint. His build and powerful play style remind me a lot of Brandon Graham.<\/p>\n 8. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU<\/p>\n A smart player who is quick to read and react in coverage, Delane has had strong moments as both a zone and man coverage defender this season. He has the twitchiness to stay sticky in man coverage and his high football awareness shows up in zone coverage, where he has a knack for reading quarterbacks and making plays on the football. Delane doesn\u2019t have top-end length and his athleticism might be more good than great, but he has a feel for playing in zone coverage and timing up his breaks on the football and that\u2019s going to translate right away in the NFL.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 9. David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech<\/p>\n Bailey is pure heat off the edge. He was a designated pass rusher during his time at Stanford, but showed real game-breaking flashes on his limited snaps. On a more extended run at Texas Tech, Bailey\u2019s explosive athleticism constantly showed up with his ability to quickly turn the corner on offensive tackles. His violent hands and relentless energy kept blockers off-kilter. Bailey had a great showing in Indianapolis, with testing and measurements (6-foot-4, 251 pounds, 33 3\/4-inch arm length, 4.5 40-yard dash) that makes you hopeful that he can keep improving against the run. While he has come a long way against the run, and plays hard, he seems like he will never be better than average there. But the reason a team would draft Bailey high is because of his ability to get after the quarterback. He can rack up pressures when he\u2019s on the field, and any player who can win their one-on-one opportunities is going to be highly valued.<\/p>\n 10. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State<\/p>\n A long-legged and fluid outside receiver, Tate has good hands and is comfortable extending for catches away from his body, with a real knack for coming down with catches near the sideline. He has good game speed and can eat up ground with his strides, sometimes surprising cornerbacks with how quickly he is able to close space. Tate\u2019s best asset as a route runner<\/a> is his ability to throttle speeds and sink into his routes. He has a real feel for finding space against zone coverage and his sideline catches are just so enjoyable to watch. I really like Tate\u2019s game as a pass catcher who checks a lot of boxes, even if he might not have the highest of ceilings. He can help out any offense and team setup.<\/p>\n 11. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State<\/p>\n A big, long right tackle who came to football late and went to JUCO before joining Arizona State, Iheanachor can easily be labeled as a \u201cproject,\u201d but his film indicates more polish and refinement than you\u2019d expect. He has ideal size and is an excellent athlete who can stay balanced and latched onto his blocks. His hand usage got much cleaner and more patient throughout his final season, an indication of the way Iheanachor can adjust and refine his game quickly. I\u2019m bullish on Iheanachor. He has the strength to move defenders in the run game and is comfortable taking on the better athletes in pass protection. He can stay on the right side but has the movement skills to bump over to the left side down the road for a team that continues to develop him. He\u2019s an exciting combination of tools with enough real film that playing right away won\u2019t be too much for him.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 12. Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn<\/p>\n Faulk is a smooth athlete who can bend and knife inside on stunts and really disrupt run games. He has developed a much better pass rush plan this season and with vastly improved hand usage. He is built like a traditional 4-3 defensive end, but Faulk aligns across the defensive line for Auburn and can be used as an inside pass rusher and even as a two-gapper in a three-down front. Faulk isn\u2019t strictly a flashy player against the pass. He is willing to scrap against the run and will meet pullers at the point of attack and absolutely dominates tight ends in the run game. His fluidity, length and hard-working style has all the makings of a disruptive edge. Faulk still has room for improvement, but he\u2019s young and has already shown the ability to take over games, but not quite consistently. Even if it doesn\u2019t always show up in the box score, Faulk is already a strong run defender who will translate to the next level. Even if he becomes just an average pass rusher, that\u2019s a good defender to have on your team.<\/p>\n 13. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n McCoy is a quick-twitch athlete who constantly makes plays on the football. He has good size and already shows the footwork and patience to stay sticky with receivers and be consistent in man coverage. McCoy suffered an ACL injury in January of 2025, and he hasn\u2019t played or really done much since then to show teams where he is at physically. There are times where he is indifferent against the run, but his skill set and athleticism are just too fun of a package at the cornerback spot to drop too far.<\/p>\n 14. Francis Mauigoa, OT\/OG, Miami<\/p>\n Mauigoa has good size and plays with a wide, balanced base. He is a strong and efficient mover, with his smarts showing up in how quickly he moves to his assignment in the run game, maximizing what might be a lack of high-end overall athleticism. He already displays polished technique with his hand usage as well. Guard might be his best spot in the NFL, but he is a good enough athlete to have a chance to stay on the outside because he completely understands what he is as an athlete and football player. He can sometimes get out over his skis when working to the second level or working to finish a play, something that again might indicate a lack of top-end athleticism. He still should be an instant starter at the next level because of his clean technique, size, smarts and overall game.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 15. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington<\/p>\n A smooth route runner in a big frame, Boston can easily get in and out of his breaks and is agile enough to be a dangerous punt returner despite being 6-foot-4, 212 pounds. Boston is a hands catcher with range who can quickly transition into a runner because of the confidence he has in his ball skills. His ability to consistently adjust for the football, combined with his frame, makes him a weapon along the sideline and in the red zone. Boston has build-up speed with the ball in his hands and can pull away with his long strides, and to cap it all off he has a knack for the little things like blocking and route timing. While Boston doesn\u2019t seem to have overwhelming speed or burst, he is a fluid athlete who can win in isolated situations and at all three levels. It\u2019s not easy to find a true \u201cX\u201d wide receiver body type with actual skills like this.<\/p>\n 16. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah<\/p>\n Lomu is an easy mover with a frame that has room to add even more weight. He already shows off polished technique with patient hands as a pass protector, and has improved his strength and pop in the run game, too. Lomu took over as Utah\u2019s left tackle and moved his talented teammate Spencer Fano (who also appears on this big board) to the right side in 2024. He needs to continue to add to his play strength to help him sustain in the run game, but I do think he has already improved in that area. Lomu\u2019s light feet and clean technique, combined with the length he has, even if it hasn\u2019t all been perfect, makes me think he can be a good starting left tackle in the future and has me more bullish on his long-term prospects than many of the other offensive tackles in this class.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 17. Spencer Fano, OG\/C, Utah<\/p>\n Yes, both of Utah\u2019s tackles made the big board. Fano played left tackle before moving to right tackle in 2024 but I think he would be best kicking inside at the next level. He has a long and lean build, which he can look to add weight to, but already shows off the consistent ability to get tangible movement in the run game. Fano is a springy athlete (and tested like one in Indianapolis) who can constantly stay on his feet and with pass rushers and any post-snap movement, and he is also a strong finisher in the run game. Fano\u2019s short arms (32 \u215b inches) has me concerned about how he projects as a tackle at the next level and he would have a unique build for a guard or center, but the pop and drive he can get will help him out on the inside and his easy athleticism and movement ability would make him a weapon out in space as a puller or on screens. The four-position versatility is a definite plus when offensive line ability, and health, are as important as ever.<\/p>\n 18. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson<\/p>\n Miller has locked down the right side of Clemson\u2019s offensive line for nearly threescores of games (54 career starts!) and is a very good athlete who maximizes his quickness and length with heady play. Miller plays upright, but still makes it work because he\u2019s such a smooth mover. His long arms can get too wide and he can be all over the place with his strike point. If he can keep tightening his hands, it will help his balance and ability to engage even more. He looks like he can be a good starter at the right tackle spot because of his brisk movement and length, especially on a zone-heavy team. With the added bonus that he\u2019s not a total nothing in pass protection.<\/p>\n 19. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon<\/p>\n An excellent athlete who runs like a gazelle, Sadiq wasn\u2019t used frequently in 2024 and only a notch or two more in 2025. But Oregon\u2019s staff still found a variety of ways to draw up plays for him, including run plays like jet sweeps. Sadiq is dangerous with the ball in his hands and can create explosives on any touch with his speed and balance. He is a good enough athlete to split out against defensive backs, but he is also a very willing blocker, even in-line, and more than holds his own in that area. Oregon started to find more downfield plays and targets for Sadiq, and it\u2019s been exciting to see his ability to run routes and adjust for the football on those snaps (notably his two touchdowns against Rutgers). Sadiq\u2019s explosive athleticism and real receiving ability make him a valid threat to split out at the next level, and his blocking chops only open up more options for offensive coordinators. Sadiq might be maxed out physically, which limits his appeal as a true in-line player and he isn\u2019t the most natural catcher of the football. Sadiq is somewhere on the Vernon Davis\/Tommy Tremble spectrum of tight end.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 20. Peter Woods, DT, Clemson<\/p>\n Woods has flashed like an interior game-wrecker who has the quickness to shut a play down in the blink of an eye and the overall athleticism to play across the line. Woods has light feet for his size and can impact the run or pass on every down. His top-notch combination of strength and agility would fit in any type of defense, but there are still more flashes than sustained high-end play in Woods\u2019 game so far. Woods underwhelmed this past season on a disappointing Clemson squad. Missed tackles and a lack of pass rush refinement and effort show up a bit too often at this point in time in Woods\u2019 film. His lack of length might be the culprit (31 \u00bc-inch arm length) for both negatives. While Woods does have the ability to blow pass blockers back and collapse the pocket, but if he doesn\u2019t land his first move, he becomes a bit too easily nullified as a rusher. He\u2019s essentially a sawed-off shotgun that sometimes misses. He doesn\u2019t capitalize enough on his best attribute: using his quick feet and hands to get into the backfield and leave offensive linemen in a daze. He\u2019s a young player, and the talent is there, but I think he\u2019ll be all over the place on teams\u2019 boards.<\/p>\n 21. KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Concepcion is an explosive weapon that has had college coaches at multiple stops figuring out every type of way to get the ball in his hands. He\u2019s a twitchy athlete that can create big plays as a receiver, rusher or returner and evolved his game to showcase a more \u201creal\u201d wide receiver skill set in 2025 at Texas A&M in terms of winning on the outside. His route running still lacks polish, but his play strength, balance and quickness helps him stay free and create space from physical cornerbacks. Concepcion can create with the ball in his hands, something always highly valued, but still needs to refine his route tree and consistency catching the football (seven drops this past season on some easily catchable passes, too).<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n He\u2019s kind of what Kadarius Toney was supposed to be.<\/p>\n 22. Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State<\/p>\n Ioane is a big guard-only prospect who has a wide frame and plays with a consistent sturdy base. He has good strength and once he latches onto a defender, it\u2019s hard for an opponent to disengage because of his strong hands. Ioane can struggle at times to adjust to moving targets in space, but his quickness and balance were improved in 2025. He ideally would play in a gap or duo-based run scheme as opposed to one that majors in zone runs, but he looks like a solid starter at guard who can contribute right away.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 23. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State<\/p>\n A twitchy athlete with good size, Tyson has now been productive at two locations in college (he transferred from Colorado). Tyson is explosive at the catch point and his ability to adjust for the football is notable. He is a reliable target who shows up over the middle of the field and in the red zone, with a full route tree potentially available to him. Tyson has injury concerns and still needs to work on refining the details of his route running, but explosive plays are the name of the game, and Tyson would provide that element instantly for an NFL team.<\/p>\n 24. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo<\/p>\n A toolsy safety with size and explosiveness, McNeil-Warren plays with an edge on every snap that\u2019s palpable. It\u2019s hard to not notice where the future NFL prospect is located when watching Toledo\u2019s defense. He\u2019s a hard hitter who also has the length and range to play as the deep safety in coverage. His burst and physicality show up when he has to come down and play the run or when jarring the ball loose from pass catchers over the middle. He has a knack for being around the ball and forced a heaping of fumbles, but can be a bit inconsistent in how he closes in the run game. I like McNeil-Warren\u2019s game in any type of modern defense, with his size being an asset against bigger wide receivers and athletic tight ends, there\u2019s something to him and how he is always around the football.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 25. Dillon Thieneman, Safety, Oregon<\/p>\n Thieneman did a little bit of everything for the Ducks, including being used in a rover position that is becoming increasingly popular. Being centrally located, whether on the back end as a deep safety or playing somewhere in the box, is where Thieneman does his best work. He is perfect for teams that will run quarters-based coverages that allow him to be a true two-way defender against the run and pass and would unlock his play recognition, overall athleticism and burst to close on the football. But I think he can find a role in any type of defense and be a good player for a long time.<\/p>\n 26. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n Hood is a frisky cornerback who can consistently stay sticky in man coverage. He does a great job of never getting out of whack with his footwork and will stay balanced while staying latched onto his assignment. He is a good athlete who can close quickly on the football, and his competitiveness really shows up when defending the run. He\u2019s a consistent tackler and doesn\u2019t play with any fear. Hood\u2019s competitive style can get him in trouble at times as he can get a little too handsy, but he checks a lot of boxes as an athlete and with his ability to play in man and having the awareness and burst to fit into zone-heavy schemes as well.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 27. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State<\/p>\n Smooth. That\u2019s the best way to describe Johnson. An easy mover that can mirror wide receivers without getting too handsy. Johnson has the athleticism and balance to play in man coverage, but he also has the awareness and eyes to be a valid zone corner with real ball skills to take advantage of his positioning. He\u2019s a competitive player that is willing to take on blockers and is more than willing to stick his nose in to make the tackle. Overall, Johnson looks like a good outside starting corner that can fit in any type of defensive scheme at the next level.<\/p>\n 28. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State<\/p>\n The strength of McDonald\u2019s game is his, well, strength. He is a true run-stuffing defensive tackle, with the typical pass rushing abilities associated with such a profile. He has good initial pop and can plug the interior and hold up against double-teams, which makes him a valuable player on early downs, with the added bonus of having the awareness and soundness to actually be involved in the tackle on the play; 65 combined tackles and a steady helping of TFLs is not nothing for a player usually tasked with eating blocks. He needs to continue to add to his pass rush arsenal and plan to make him a more dynamic player, but he\u2019s still an easy enough mover that he can stay on the field on pass rushing downs. It\u2019s easy to envision McDonald as an effective plugger.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 29. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida<\/p>\n Banks\u2019 quick yet heavy hands show up time and again when watching him win after the snap and get into the backfield. Those explosive flashes and Banks\u2019 massive frame (6-foot-6, 327 pounds, 35-inch arms at the scouting combine) is what keeps him relatively high on my board, despite missing a large chunk of the 2025 season. Banks can create true disruption on his own,<\/a> but sometimes will be inconsistent against the run and finishing plays. He will also miss tackles a bit too often. And the good and bad show up whether he is playing the run or pass. If he can stay healthy and learn to play under control and with more consistency, he has all the athleticism and size of a game-wrecker.<\/p>\n 30. T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson<\/p>\n Parker is a powerful defender who is effective against the run and pass. He has strong hands and likes to push the pocket as a pass rusher. He\u2019s not the bendiest athlete, but he\u2019s also not a total stiff. His play strength opens up kicking inside on passing downs, too. It’s a versatility that only adds to Parker\u2019s appeal. Parker\u2019s strength and ability to impact the run and pass will let him translate easily to the next level, even if he might not ever be a high-end impact player.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 31. Makai Lemon, WR, USC<\/p>\n A quick and twitchy route runner, Lemon does his damage primarily from the slot. While Lemon doesn\u2019t have outstanding size he can play bigger than his height and weight because of his great hand-eye coordination and ball skills. Those traits show up in contested catch situations and in the red zone. Lemon is a chainmover from the inside and also a big-play threat because of his speed, after-catch ability and knack for finding soft spots against zone. I have some questions about how Lemon\u2019s game will look on the outside or against more press-happy NFL cornerbacks. If he can win from on the ball and show that press doesn\u2019t stifle him as much as it did at times in college against larger cornerbacks, then Lemon\u2019s ceiling and thus value is higher. But, as of right now, I consider him a slot-only player, a good one, but I can get only so high with that archetype.<\/p>\n 32. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson<\/p>\n Terrell is a tenacious and lightning-fast defender can stay in the hip pocket of receivers. He has below-average size (186 pounds at the scouting combine), but is a tough defender willing to tackle and scrap against bigger receivers. Clemson underwhelmed this past season, but Terrell was still competitive game-in and game-out. His aggressive play style, play recognition, and ball skills make him another exciting young slot dynamo to enter the league.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 33. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama<\/p>\n A mountain of a man, Proctor can completely wipe out defenders as soon as he gets his hands on them in the run game. Despite being so large, Proctor has above-average balance and footwork. Like most large players, he can play high at times and can get caught getting slow out of his stance against speedier edge rushers. He can also lack sustain in pass protection and fall off his blocks in the run game against players that he\u2019s unable to fully latch onto, something that might get harder at the next level. Proctor still has to work on his consistency, but he\u2019s young, and his weight (352 pounds) was encouraging at the combine. His tools probably have NFL offensive line coaches excited to try and take Proctor\u2019s game to the next level. But I do have reservations when considering the history of players succeeding with his frame.<\/p>\n 34. Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas<\/p>\n Hill has excellent sideline-to-sideline speed and length puts him around the football constantly against the run and pass. He has the athleticism to turn and run in coverage and the length to challenge bigger pass catchers. He is a good tackler in space and can close on the ball carrier all around the field. Hill\u2019s burst also shows up as a blitzer because of his bend and sheer speed. His play recognition is solid, and if the game slows down for him even slightly he could flourish at the next level because of his explosiveness and ceiling as a player. I like Hill as a three-down modern linebacker that can do a little bit of everything for a defense, even if he still needs a little work.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 35. Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Bisontis is an explosive athlete that can fire out of his stance. His athleticism shows up with his ability to bend, create leverage and readjust his blocks with some real pop on delivery. Bisontis is light on his feet as a puller and can consistently adjust when working on the second level. He can get upright as a pass protector, which will cause his footwork and balance to unravel, and combined with his lack of overwhelming length (31 3\/4-inch arms) led to some flags in his career. He looks like an early starter at guard who can fit in any type of scheme because of his movement ability and play strength that he has.<\/p>\n 36. Zion Young, Edge, Missouri<\/p>\n He’s a rugged defender who doesn\u2019t have ideal bend but can knock blockers back to collapse the pocket and has the strength and length to set the edge in the run game. Young has some versatility to move across the defensive line in sub-packages and is an overall competitive player who takes it to blockers every snap and will try to chase plays down. His heavy-handed style reminds me a bit of old Patriots defender Trey Flowers.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 37. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana<\/p>\n Good things seem to happen when the ball goes Cooper\u2019s way. Cool things seem to happen, too. Cooper\u2019s contact balance and ball skills lead to exciting, and explosive, plays. He is a tough runner with burst, feels like the first tackler never brings him down. There is some rigidness with his movement, but he is a strong player who can keep his feet going and find ways to create a few yards with the ball in his hands. His hand-eye coordination is also an asset and makes him a valid weapon in the red zone and in contested situations. He primarily worked from the slot, but has some strong reps on the outside. He at the very least looks like he can be a strong inside option that can moonlight on the outside, too. He\u2019s almost like a premium version of Khalil Shakir.<\/p>\n 38. Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami<\/p>\n Age (he will be 25 on draft day) and medicals are going to be Mesidor\u2019s big hang-ups. But, man, he can rush the passer and is relentless in doing so. Mesidor can vary his pass rush moves and has shows the ability to win with an arsenal of moves or with power. He doesn\u2019t have overwhelming length, but can get his hands inside to drive blockers back. He also has aligned across the defensive line over his college career, opening up positional versatility for sub packages at the next level. Mesidor looks like he can be a good secondary pass rusher for a team that plays with relentless energy. But he might be maxed out as a player, too.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 39. CJ Allen, LB, Georgia<\/p>\n Allen does it all in the middle for Georgia’s defense. He is a tenacious run defender and is a true leader who constantly puts himself in good position in coverage. Allen fits in any type of defense because of his intelligence and validity as both a run and pass defender. He doesn\u2019t have high-end size or speed, but Allen is above-average or better in just about every aspect of linebacker play and can be a solidifying force for a defense in the middle.<\/p>\n 40. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU<\/p>\n Nussmeier had an inconsistent final season as he survived the death throes of the Brian Kelly era in Baton Rouge. He has a below-average build and isn\u2019t an overwhelming athlete, but his gunslinger mentality maximizes every concept that\u2019s run for him and he knows how to get the ball in play. Nussmeier will push the ball<\/a> and does so with clean timing and ball placement. He has plenty of arm and maximizes it with his timing. He can get himself in trouble with his aggression, but he really makes constant good decisions with the football and plays to win the game rather than just find the safest answer. I see a potential solid starter in the right situation with a good understanding of properly playing the quarterback position.<\/p>\n 41. Christen Miller, DT, Georgia<\/p>\n Miller provides beef in the middle that can eat blocks and keep his teammates clean. He is a solid enough athlete to be effective on the constant slants and twists that Georgia\u2019s defense asked him to do, but I like him best in a defense that allows him to use his length and size to two-gap rather than penetrate and attack. He still has to work on overall consistency and can be a bit slow to react to run plays, but I do think that can get cleaned up in a more straight-line defensive system rather than Georgia\u2019s defense that features a smorgasbord of play calls.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 42. D\u2019Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana<\/p>\n Ponds is just a football player. He lacks size, but he\u2019s explosive, intelligent, and tenacious, a combination that lets him play bigger than his size and impact games constantly. I understand if there\u2019s a cap on how high he ends up going, but Ponds could stick on the outside in a zone-heavy system because of his explosiveness and ball skills. Or he could end up being a slot dynamo because of his toughness, awareness, and competitiveness. Just a player you like having on your football team.<\/p>\n 43. Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State<\/p>\n Orange is a sturdy body in the middle but will surprise blockers with his quickness and violence right after the snap. Orange will get into the backfield and disrupt plays, but doesn\u2019t have a lot of production to speak of. Some of that is because of how Iowa State plays defense, but some of that is also Orange\u2019s lack of consistency in capitalizing on his instant wins. He also shows real effort in trying to run after the quarterback and ball carriers down the field on things like draws and screens. I do think there\u2019s something here with his length, quickness, and play strength to both eat blocks and get into the backfield. His passing down role is still limited right now, but he is valid on defensive loops and twists to stay on the field on late downs. Overall, I like Orange’s combination of length, violence, and quickness that speaks more than what his college career production pointed to.<\/p>\n 44. Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama<\/p>\n