{"id":555375,"date":"2026-03-23T13:45:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/555375\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:45:47","slug":"priscos-2026-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-four-of-top-five-picks-on-defensive-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/555375\/","title":{"rendered":"Prisco&#8217;s 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Four of top five picks on defensive side"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/424.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LV\/las-vegas-raiders\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/424.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28916321\/fernando-mendoza\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28916321.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Indiana<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;5&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 236 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LV\/las-vegas-raiders\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Las Vegas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>                                        PAYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    3535<\/p>\n<p>                                        RUYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    276<\/p>\n<p>                                        INTS<\/p>\n<p>                                    6<\/p>\n<p>                                        TDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    48<\/p>\n<p>\n                This is a slam dunk. All mock drafters will get this one right. He is the guy to turn that franchise around.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/423.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYJ\/new-york-jets\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/423.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29128702\/arvell-reese\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29128702.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Ohio State<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;4&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 243 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYJ\/new-york-jets\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">N.Y. Jets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                3rd<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                2nd<\/p>\n<p>\n                I think they will consider David Bailey here as well, but in the end Reese plays the run better and will give them more position versatility.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/404.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/ARI\/arizona-cardinals\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/404.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28878022\/david-bailey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28878022.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Texas Tech<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;4&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 250 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/ARI\/arizona-cardinals\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                19th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                3rd<\/p>\n<p>\n                Adding Bailey to a front with Josh Sweat would give the Cardinals a nice 1-2 punch on the edge. They could also consider tackle here, but Bailey is a better prospect.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/432.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TEN\/tennessee-titans\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/432.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29125808\/rueben-bain-jr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29125808.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;2&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 263 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TEN\/tennessee-titans\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tennessee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                2nd<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>\n                They added some nice pieces to the defense in free agency, so this will give them a nice edge player to finalize their front four.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/422.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYG\/new-york-giants\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/422.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28909269\/sonny-styles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28909269.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Ohio State<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;5&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 243 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYG\/new-york-giants\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">N.Y. Giants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                10th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>\n                He is the type of player John Harbaugh loves in the middle of his defense. He has the speed to chase down plays behind a good defensive line. It fits.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/434.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CLE\/cleveland-browns\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/434.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29124411\/carnell-tate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29124411.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Ohio State<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;2&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 192 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CLE\/cleveland-browns\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                8th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                2nd<\/p>\n<p>                                        REC<\/p>\n<p>                                    51<\/p>\n<p>                                        REYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    875<\/p>\n<p>                                        YDS\/REC<\/p>\n<p>                                    17.2<\/p>\n<p>                                        TDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    9<\/p>\n<p>\n                They need to get a premier receiver, even if the quarterback situation is muddied. Tate would be that guy. He is a polished player who fits a major need.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/433.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/WAS\/washington-commanders\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/433.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29133405\/jeremiyah-love\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29133405.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Notre Dame<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;0&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 214 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/WAS\/washington-commanders\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                16th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>                                        RUYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    1372<\/p>\n<p>                                        YDS\/ATT<\/p>\n<p>                                    6.9<\/p>\n<p>                                        REYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    280<\/p>\n<p>                                        TDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    21<\/p>\n<p>\n                They would consider edge Reuben Bain Jr. in this spot if he were there, but they signed guys in free agency. They opt for the star runner who can be their go-to guy in the run game.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/421.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NO\/new-orleans-saints\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/421.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28898674\/caleb-downs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28898674.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Ohio State<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;0&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 205 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NO\/new-orleans-saints\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Orleans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                7th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>\n                In Brandon Staley&#8217;s scheme, he could play the &#8220;star&#8221; role in their defense. That&#8217;s a hybrid player who can do a lot of things in coverage, in the run game and as a blitzer.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/417.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/KC\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/417.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29121984\/francis-mauigoa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29121984.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;6&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 329 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/KC\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                20th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                4th<\/p>\n<p>\n                They have a need at right tackle &#8212; although Jaylon Moore can play there &#8212; and Mauigoa can be a starter right away. Down the line, he could also be a guard, which is what some scouts think he will be.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/410.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CIN\/cincinnati-bengals\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/410.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29168249\/jermod-mccoy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29168249.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Tennessee<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;1&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 188 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CIN\/cincinnati-bengals\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cincinnati<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                9th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>\n                He missed last season with a torn ACL, but word is he&#8217;s made a nice recovery. He&#8217;s the best cover player in this class when healthy. The Bengals could use another corner.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/418.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIA\/miami-dolphins\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/418.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28876570\/mansoor-delane\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/28876570.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    LSU<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;0&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 187 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIA\/miami-dolphins\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                12th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                3rd<\/p>\n<p>\n                He is a good man cover player who would fit a major need in the Dolphins corner room. They have a lot of bodies there, but is there a true quality starter in the group?\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/411.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DAL\/dallas-cowboys\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/411.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28910131\/r-mason-thomas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/28910131.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Oklahoma<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;2&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 241 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DAL\/dallas-cowboys\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                41st<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                6th<\/p>\n<p>\n                The Cowboys have to get some twitchy help on the edge. Thomas can do that. He isn&#8217;t big at 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds, but he would fit the new defense. This would seem high for him, but watch his tape.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/427.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAR\/los-angeles-rams\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/427.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29123772\/makai-lemon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29123772.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    USC<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 5&#8217;11&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 192 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAR\/los-angeles-rams\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">L.A. Rams<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                18th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                4th<\/p>\n<p>                                        REC<\/p>\n<p>                                    79<\/p>\n<p>                                        REYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    1156<\/p>\n<p>                                        YDS\/REC<\/p>\n<p>                                    14.6<\/p>\n<p>                                        TDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    13<\/p>\n<p>\n                They add to their receiver room, giving them a little more juice. We know that Davante Adams isn&#8217;t a kid anymore, so why not get a young receiver to develop for the future?\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/406.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BAL\/baltimore-ravens\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/406.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28901500\/olaivavega-ioane\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28901500.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Penn State<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;4&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 323 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BAL\/baltimore-ravens\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Baltimore<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                15th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>\n                He is the cleanest offensive lineman in this class. He is a power player who will step in and start right away to bolster a line that needs it.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/431.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TB\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/431.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29125790\/keldric-faulk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29125790.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Auburn<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;6&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 276 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TB\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                27th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                5th<\/p>\n<p>\n                They need more help for their pass rush. Faulk seems to fit the type of player general manager Jason Licht likes to draft. His best football is in front of him.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/423.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYJ\/new-york-jets\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/423.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28900885\/jordyn-tyson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28900885.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Arizona State<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;2&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 203 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYJ\/new-york-jets\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">N.Y. Jets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                6th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>                                        REC<\/p>\n<p>                                    61<\/p>\n<p>                                        REYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    711<\/p>\n<p>                                        YDS\/REC<\/p>\n<p>                                    11.7<\/p>\n<p>                                        TDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    9<\/p>\n<p>\n                The Jets need to get receiver help to go with Garrett Wilson. Tyson might be the most talented in this class, but he has missed a lot of time with injuries.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/413.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DET\/detroit-lions\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/413.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29124417\/spencer-fano\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29124417.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Utah<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;6&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 311 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DET\/detroit-lions\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                5th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                2nd<\/p>\n<p>\n                This is a team in need of young offensive line help. Fano played tackle in college, but he could also move inside to guard.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/419.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIN\/minnesota-vikings\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/419.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28912466\/emmanuel-mcneil-warren\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/28912466.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Toledo<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;4&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 202 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIN\/minnesota-vikings\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                28th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                2nd<\/p>\n<p>\n                They need a young playmaking safety who has a lot of tools in the box. McNeil-Warren is that type of player. He might end up as the best safety in this class.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/408.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CAR\/carolina-panthers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/408.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29125433\/kenyon-sadiq\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29125433.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Oregon<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;3&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 241 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CAR\/carolina-panthers\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carolina<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                29th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>                                        REC<\/p>\n<p>                                    51<\/p>\n<p>                                        REYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    560<\/p>\n<p>                                        YDS\/REC<\/p>\n<p>                                    11<\/p>\n<p>                                        TDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    8<\/p>\n<p>\n                They need to give Bryce Young a playmaking tight end, which Sadiq can become. He is also a willing blocker, which is big in the run game.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/411.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DAL\/dallas-cowboys\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/411.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/26698050\/jacob-rodriguez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26698050.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Texas Tech<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;1&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 231 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DAL\/dallas-cowboys\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                83rd<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                9th<\/p>\n<p>\n                They can use some linebacker help, and this kid can do it all. He is good against the run and the pass.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/426.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PIT\/pittsburgh-steelers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/426.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/3161826\/emmanuel-pregnon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3161826.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Oregon<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;4&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 314 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PIT\/pittsburgh-steelers\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pittsburgh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                51st<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                5th<\/p>\n<p>\n                He is the perfect Steelers player. He is nasty in the run game and good in pass protection. He&#8217;s just scratching what he can become as a left guard, which is a position of need for the Steelers.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/428.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAC\/los-angeles-chargers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/428.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/26706096\/malachi-lawrence\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26706096.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    UCF<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;4&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 253 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                They have to get some young blood for their edge group. Lawrence is one of those guys who would fit what they want in their scheme. He plays hard all the time, which shows up on tape.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/425.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PHI\/philadelphia-eagles\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/425.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28897667\/kadyn-proctor\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28897667.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Alabama<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;7&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 352 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PHI\/philadelphia-eagles\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                4th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>\n                They have to get some younger offensive linemen with Lane Johnson always talking retirement. Proctor played left tackle in college, but he could easily move to the right side.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/434.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CLE\/cleveland-browns\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/434.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28878532\/ty-simpson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28878532.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Alabama<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;1&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 211 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CLE\/cleveland-browns\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                33rd<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                2nd<\/p>\n<p>                                        PAYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    3567<\/p>\n<p>                                        RUYDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    93<\/p>\n<p>                                        INTS<\/p>\n<p>                                    5<\/p>\n<p>                                        TDS<\/p>\n<p>                                    30<\/p>\n<p>\n                Are they sold on the guys they have? That&#8217;s debatable, especially with a new coach. Simpson would be an interesting pick for the Browns.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/409.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CHI\/chicago-bears\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/409.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29124883\/peter-woods\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29124883.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Clemson<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;3&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 298 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CHI\/chicago-bears\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                13th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                1st<\/p>\n<p>\n                He played heavy last year, and didn&#8217;t play as well. That&#8217;s why he&#8217;s down this far in the draft. But Woods was once considered a top-10 talent and his weight is down.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/407.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BUF\/buffalo-bills\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/407.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/26699728\/cashius-howell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/26699728.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Texas A&amp;M<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;3&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 253 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BUF\/buffalo-bills\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                24th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                4th<\/p>\n<p>\n                The Bills have to get more edge-rush help and Howell can do that. He has shorter arms, but he can impact the game off the edge.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/429.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SF\/san-francisco-49ers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/429.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29121606\/monroe-freeling\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/29121606.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Georgia<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;7&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 315 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                Trent Williams is getting up in the years and wants a new contract. It&#8217;s time to start looking for a replacement.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/247415.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/HOU\/houston-texans\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/247415.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/26695685\/caleb-banks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26695685.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Florida<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;6&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 327 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/HOU\/houston-texans\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                46th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                7th<\/p>\n<p>\n                They need to get some young talent inside on defense. It might seem strange to do that here with other needs, but Banks has the talent &#8212; if he can stay on the field &#8212; to become a nice power player inside.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/417.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/KC\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/417.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29123901\/avieon-terrell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/29123901.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Clemson<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 5&#8217;11&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 180 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/KC\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                11th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                2nd<\/p>\n<p>\n                They have to get corner help with both Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson now with the Rams. Terrell said he modeled his game after McDuffie, so it would fit.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/418.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIA\/miami-dolphins\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/418.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/3168300\/akheem-mesidor\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3168300.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Sr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;3&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 259 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIA\/miami-dolphins\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                26th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                4th<\/p>\n<p>\n                The Dolphins need pass-rush help, so they can take the local product to liven up their pressure. He&#8217;s older at 25, but he would be a nice addition to their defense.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/420.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NE\/new-england-patriots\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/420.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29125550\/tj-parker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/29125550.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Clemson<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Jr<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;4&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 263 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NE\/new-england-patriots\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New England<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                49th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                6th<\/p>\n<p>\n                Edge help is needed, and Parker has some juice. Parker didn&#8217;t play as well last year as he did in 2024, but the talent is there.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/430.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SEA\/seattle-seahawks\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/430.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29125514\/dillon-thieneman\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"player headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/29125514.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Oregon<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 Soph<\/p>\n<p>             \u2022 6&#8217;0&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>            \/ 201 lbs\n                <\/p>\n<p>            Projected Team<\/p>\n<p>                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SEA\/seattle-seahawks\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seattle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    PROSPECT RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                35th<\/p>\n<p>                                    POSITION RNK<\/p>\n<p>                                3rd<\/p>\n<p>\n                They lost Coby Bryant to free agency, so Thieneman would compete right away. 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