# 2027 NFL Draft big board: the midseason top 100

By Taurean Matador, Raiders Daily. https://www.raidersdaily.xyz/draft/2027/midseason

Published November 3, 2026. Stats through the games of Nov. 1, 2026.

*The 100 best draft-eligible college players ten weeks into the 2026 season, with the numbers behind each one and what coaches and scouts are saying.*

Jeremiah Smith is No. 1, and it isn't close. Ohio State's receiver has 1,067 yards and 13 touchdowns in eight games, and the coach who game-planned against him at Indiana says there's nobody like him. Behind him, the 2027 class is strongest where the NFL pays: a lockdown corner in Notre Dame's Leonard Moore, two edge rushers in Colin Simmons and Dylan Stewart who can take over a game, and more quarterbacks with a first-round case than any class in years.

That quarterback group is where this board parts company with the hype. Drew Mestemaker, a walk-on who never started a varsity game in high school, has 25 touchdown passes at Oklahoma State. Darian Mensah is completing better than 80 percent of his throws for an unbeaten Miami. Both have outplayed Arch Manning, so both rank ahead of him. Dante Moore and Julian Sayin are hurt, and their spots are holding patterns, not verdicts.

Not everyone here will declare. Underclassmen have until January to decide, and several, including Mestemaker, Sayin, CJ Carr and Austin Simmons, have eligibility left. They're ranked anyway, because the board is about who's good enough, and names come off as players announce they're going back to school.

The board changes four more times: the day after the playoff field is set, the day after the national title game, after the Combine and a week before the draft. Every player has a 2026 stat line, a write-up and his sources, and 77 of the 100 have a quote from a coach, scout or analyst who has watched him. Tap a position to see one group at a time.

## 1. Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State

WR1 · Jr. · 6-4, 222

**2026:** 8 games: 62 rec, 1,067 yds, 13 TD, 17.2 avg

Smith is the easiest evaluation in the class. He's 6-4 and 222 pounds with speed, ball skills and refined routes, and Kiper counts just six drops on 289 career targets. Through eight games he has 62 catches for 1,067 yards and 13 touchdowns, including back-to-back 200-yard games against Illinois and Iowa. Julian Sayin's injury has thinned out Ohio State's passing game (10 catches for 83 yards in the loss at USC), but that's a quarterback problem, not a Smith problem. The only real debate is how early a receiver should go.

- Tied an Ohio State record with four TD catches (12 rec, 217 yds) in a 42-19 win over Illinois on Sept. 26
- Caught 11 for 206 yards and 2 TD in a 31-14 win at Iowa on Oct. 3, becoming the first Buckeye with back-to-back 200-yard games and the program's career receptions leader (206, passing Emeka Egbuka's 205)
- Kiper counts just six drops on 289 career targets; 10 catches, 83 yards and Ohio State's only TD in the 30-18 loss at USC with Fahey at QB
- Heisman: described as a Heisman frontrunner entering the USC game (SportsGrid, Oct. 29). NFL comparison talk: PFF's early big board likened him to Julio Jones and Calvin Johnson; Renner's Sept. 28 mock headline called him a 'generational WR'; PFN's Ian Cummings called him a 'potentially near generational prospect' (June 19)

NFL Draft Buzz: 95.3 rating, all-scouts average rank 1.1 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jeremiah-Smith-WR-OhioState)

> "this is the best player in the country right here." (Ryan Day, Ohio State head coach (to CBS after the Iowa win), Heavy: https://heavy.com/sports/ohio-state-coach-proclamation-jeremiah-smith/)

> "There’s no one like him right now, playing at this level." (Curt Cignetti, Indiana head coach, Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/curt-cignetti-praises-freak-jeremiah-smith-before-indiana-ohio-state-game-12558238)

## 2. Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame

CB1 · Jr. · 6-2, 197

**2026:** 5 games with stats: 13 tkl, 5 PD, 0 INT; about 0.5 yds allowed per coverage snap through mid-October (CBS)

*Missed the Oct. 10 game with a concussion and has since returned.*

Moore is the top corner on Kiper's, Renner's and PFF's boards, and the tape explains why. He's 6-2 and 197 with length, polished footwork and real ball skills, producing seven interceptions and 23 breakups over three seasons. Quarterbacks have mostly stopped testing him, so he has no picks in 2026, but Renner had him allowing about half a yard per coverage snap through mid-October. The nitpicks are a concussion that cost him the Stanford game and a 15.4 percent missed-tackle rate in 2025.

- 2025 All-American: 5 INT, 31 tackles, 91.8 PFF grade and a 45.1 passer rating allowed (PFF)
- Career: 7 INT and 23 pass breakups over three seasons (Kiper, Oct. 30)
- Freshman All-American in 2024 (2 INT, 11 PBU) after arriving as a three-star recruit (PFN)
- 2 PD in a 37-26 win at North Carolina (Oct. 3)

> "Leonard is a button-up guy. He's very professional." (Aaron Henry, Notre Dame defensive backs coach, WSBT: https://wsbt.com/sports/content/leonard-moore-ready-to-take-another-step-for-notre-dame-in-2026)

## 3. Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas

EDGE1 · Jr. · 6-3, 246

**2026:** 6 games: 25 tkl, 16.0 TFL, 10.5 sacks, 2 FF, 1 FR; 25 pressures (ESPN)

*High ankle sprain Oct. 17 against Florida; missed Ole Miss on Oct. 24 and was listed doubtful for Oct. 31.*

Simmons is the most productive pass rusher in the class. He wins with a fast first step, bend and good hands, and his run tape is better than his 246 pounds suggests. Through six games he led the FBS in sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (16), including a five-sack day at Tennessee. The concerns are size and now health, since a high ankle sprain against Florida has cost him at least one game. Scouts will want to see him healthy in November and verify his weight at the combine.

- Five sacks in a 20-17 win at No. 14 Tennessee on Sept 26, tying the Texas single-game record (AP); the school credits him with 5.5.
- 31.5 career sacks, third in Texas history (AP, Oct 22).
- 2025 SEC sack leader with 12.0 and a second-team All-American (Texas roster).
- 2024 Shaun Alexander National Freshman of the Year, Texas' first winner (Texas roster).

NFL Draft Buzz: 90.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 4.9 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Colin-Simmons-LB-Texas)

> "Unreal talent, plays his butt off. Extremely twitchy." (Ben Arbuckle, Oklahoma offensive coordinator, The Associated Press (via La Nacion): https://www.lanacion.com.ar/usa/oklahoma-bracing-for-texas-elite-pass-rusher-colin-simmons-in-cotton-bowl-clash-nid07102026/)

## 4. Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State

QB1 · rSo. · 6-3, 215

**2026:** 8 games: 184 of 281 (65.5%), 2,649 yds, 25 TD, 7 INT; 33 rushes, 166 yds, 2 TD

A former walk-on who led the FBS in passing yards at North Texas in 2025, Mestemaker has kept producing in the Big 12. He's second nationally with 2,649 yards, has 25 touchdowns and, by Kiper's count, an FBS-high 41 completions of 20-plus yards. He trusts his arm in tight windows, which has cost him at times (seven interceptions), and his release is unorthodox. He'll run, too (109 yards in the Oregon upset). The main question is experience: 23 career starts, and as a redshirt sophomore he can return in 2027.

- Led the FBS with 4,379 passing yards at North Texas in 2025 (34 TD, 9 INT, 12-2 as a starter) and won the Burlsworth Trophy
- Second in the FBS in passing yards (2,649) through Oct. 31; Kiper (Oct. 30) credits him with an FBS-high 41 completions of 20-plus yards
- Sept. 12, 39-31 win over No. 6 Oregon: 26-of-43, 317 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT, plus 109 rushing yds and a TD
- Oct. 31 at Iowa State: 27-of-42, 323 yds, 5 TD (tied his career high), 1 INT in a 51-49 loss

> "I'll be surprised if he is in college next year" (Scott Frost, UCF head coach, Roundtable: https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/oklahoma-state/news/ill-be-surprised-if-hes-in-college-next-year-scott-frost-praises-oklahoma-state-qb-drew-mestemaker)

> "buying all the stock I can" (Dane Brugler, The Athletic draft analyst, Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25509026-uber-talented-drew-mestemaker-eyed-2027-nfl-draft-insider-despite-2028-buzz)

## 5. Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina

EDGE2 · Jr. · 6-5, 250

**2026:** 5 games: 9 tkl, 3.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 3 FF; 13 pressures (ESPN)

*Missed the first two games (back) and served a one-game suspension.*

Stewart has the best physical tools among this year's edge rushers: long, explosive and loose enough to bend under tackles. His 2026 sample is small because a back injury cost him two games and a punch against Alabama cost him another, but the Florida game showed the ceiling, with a sack and two forced fumbles on 29 snaps. He has nine career forced fumbles, yet only 13 sacks in three seasons. Teams will dig into the back and the Alabama incident before spending a top-10 pick.

- Returned from suspension with 5 tackles, a sack and 2 forced fumbles in a 38-19 win at No. 16 Florida on Oct 10 (AP); PFF graded it a career-high 95.8.
- A sack and a forced fumble in a 27-24 win over Tennessee on Oct 24 (ESPN game log).
- Nine career forced fumbles: 3 in 2024, 3 in 2025, 3 in 2026 (school stats, ESPN).
- 2024 unanimous Freshman All-American (South Carolina).

NFL Draft Buzz: 89 rating, all-scouts average rank 4.5 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Dylan-Stewart-LB-SouthCarolina)

> "Having Stew back definitely made an impact." (Vicari Swain, South Carolina teammate, The Associated Press (via Bay News 9): https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/ap-online/2026/10/10/south-carolinas-dylan-stewart-returns-from-suspension-and-forces-two-fumbles-in-swamp-win)

## 6. Darian Mensah, QB, Miami

QB2 · rJr. · 6-3, 205

**2026:** 8 games: 188 of 233 (80.7%), 2,425 yds, 25 TD, 1 INT; 24 rushes, 109 yds, 2 TD

Mensah is completing 80.7 percent of his passes with 25 touchdowns and one interception for an unbeaten Miami, and Kiper has him leading the nation in completion rate. He's a touch passer who works through progressions and will stand in against the blitz. The limits are physical: average velocity when he has to drive a throw into a tight window, and a slight 205-pound frame. Miami's schedule has been light, so the November 7 trip to Notre Dame is the game scouts are waiting for.

- Leads the nation in completion percentage per Kiper (81.4% as of Oct. 30), with 25 TD and 1 INT through eight games
- Oct. 24 vs. Pitt: 31-of-37, 387 yds, 4 TD in a 52-23 win
- 2025 at Duke: 3,973 yds, 34 TD, 6 INT, second-team All-ACC; led Duke to its first ACC title since 1962
- On his third school in three seasons as a starter (Tulane 2024, Duke 2025, Miami 2026)

> "In both size and style, Mensah reminds me a bit of Jayden Daniels." (Rob Rang, FOX Sports draft analyst, FOX Sports: https://amp.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2027-nfl-draft-qb-power-rankings-why-dante-moore-ahead-arch-manning-now)

## 7. Xavier Gilliam, DL, Tennessee

DL1 · rSo. · 6-2, 305

**2026:** 8 games: 26 tkl, 11.5 TFL, 6.0 sacks, 2 FF, 2 PBU, 9 QB hurries

Gilliam is the biggest riser in the class. He was a Penn State backup in 2025 (two starts, 15 tackles), followed coordinator Jim Knowles to Tennessee, and has 11.5 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and nine QB hurries in eight games. He's a 6-2, 305-pounder who wins with first-step quickness and strong hands, mostly from the nose. The production isn't just Furman, either: he has sacks against Texas, Arkansas and South Carolina. Scouts will ask whether a one-year starter his size holds up against the run, which Jordan Reid says still needs work.

- Opened 2026 with 6 tackles, 5.0 TFL and 3.0 sacks in a 56-9 win over Furman (Sept. 5)
- Sacks against Texas, Arkansas and South Carolina; forced fumbles vs. Furman and at Arkansas
- Kiper's No. 6 overall prospect and DT1 (Oct. 30); he wasn't on A to Z Sports' July DT top 25 or PFF's April IDL top 5
- At Penn State in 2025: 13 games, 2 starts, 15 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.1 rating, all-scouts average rank 75 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Xavier-Gilliam-DT-PennState)

> "He's as good of a defensive tackle as we've seen in my six years" (Shane Beamer, South Carolina head coach, A to Z Sports: https://atozsports.com/?p=506333)

> "This kid will go in the first if he comes out" (Unnamed AFC director of player personnel, NFL team executive (quoted by Charlie Campbell), WalterFootball: https://walterfootball.com/teams-buzzing-about-tennessee-dt-gilliam.php)

## 8. Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU

OT1 · Jr. · 6-5, 311

**2026:** 8 starts at left tackle: 0 sacks, 3 pressures allowed (ESPN)

Seaton has 30 career starts, all at left tackle, and he's been clean in his first LSU season: no sacks and three pressures allowed over eight starts, per Kiper. His athleticism drives the grade, and Renner sees a potential shutdown pass protector. The concern is play strength against power, which Renner calls his biggest issue in SEC play, and PFF graded his 2025 run blocking at just 52.0. He also missed the last three games of 2025 with a knee injury, so the medical check matters too.

- 30 career starts, all at left tackle: 13 at Colorado in 2024, 9 in 2025, 8 at LSU in 2026
- 2024 Freshman All-American and 2025 second-team All-Big 12 at Colorado
- Allowed 3 sacks on 612 pass-blocking opportunities as a true freshman starter in 2024 (LSU bio)
- Missed the final three games of 2025 with a knee injury

> "He's the fastest left tackle I've ever evaluated." (Daniel Kelly, Former NFL scout, First Round Mock editor-in-chief, First Round Mock: https://firstroundmock.com/2026/09/left-tackle-jordan-seaton-plays-fast/)

> "Jordan has done a phenomenal job since he got here" (Lane Kiffin, LSU head coach (said March 24), Sports Illustrated (LSU Tigers On SI): https://www.si.com/college/lsu/football/the-lsu-star-nobody-is-talking-about-enough)

## 9. Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana

WR2 · Jr. · 6-4, 208

**2026:** 9 games: 50 rec, 875 yds, 9 TD, 17.5 avg

Becker has turned a full-time role into top-10 overall grades from both Kiper (8th) and Renner (9th). He's a 6-4, 208-pound vertical receiver who tracks the ball well and attacks it at the catch point, and 17.5 yards per catch on 50 receptions backs that up. His best game came against the best defense he's faced: nine catches for 165 yards in the 19-15 loss to Ohio State. Renner had him without a drop in 65 career opportunities as of mid-October. The remaining question is long speed, and Kiper expects a fast 40.

- 9 catches for 165 yards in the 19-15 loss to Ohio State on Oct. 17
- Renner: no drops in 65 career opportunities as of mid-October (and none on 34 catchable targets in 2025)
- Top-10 overall on both major in-season boards: Kiper 8 (Oct 30), Renner 9 (Oct 14)

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.7 rating, all-scouts average rank 18.9 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Charlie-Becker-WR-Indiana)

> "Trying to get Charlie Becker, special receiver in college football, just give him a chance." (Grant Wilson, Indiana quarterback (teammate), Indiana Athletics (iuhoosiers.com) postgame quotes: https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2026/10/31/football-postgame-quotes-minnesota)

## 10. CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame

QB3 · rSo. · 6-2, 215

**2026:** 8 games: 148 of 222 (66.7%), 1,849 yds, 18 TD, 1 INT; 25 rushes, 86 yds, 3 TD

Carr's game is built on processing. He reads coverage quickly, throws with touch and timing, and has one interception in 222 attempts for a 7-1 Notre Dame. He stays composed under pressure, though he'll sometimes take a bad loss trying to force a play. The arm is good, not great, and that's what caps his ceiling for some evaluators. The loss at BYU was his weakest outing, which makes the November 7 game against Miami a big one. He's a redshirt sophomore with eligibility left.

- One interception in 222 attempts through eight games
- Oct. 3 at North Carolina: four TD passes and a rushing TD in a 37-26 win
- Renner (Oct. 14): 70.8 completion percentage and a 10.0-yard average depth of target at that point
- 2025: 2,741 yds, 24 TD, 6 INT, 10-2 as a first-year starter

## 11. Chris Cole, LB, Georgia

LB1 · Jr. · 6-3, 235

**2026:** 8 games: 49 tkl, 3.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 3 fumble recoveries (1 TD); 8.5 TFL through seven games

Cole is a 6-3, 235-pound junior who Georgia uses inside, on the edge and in coverage, and he's produced everywhere. Through eight games he has 49 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries, one returned 85 yards for a touchdown against Oklahoma, and Kiper credits him with 8.5 TFL and 16 pressures through seven. His best day came in the 20-17 win at Alabama (2.5 TFL, two PBU). Renner now prefers him in coverage over the middle rather than rushing. The question is where he lives in the NFL and whether 235 pounds holds up taking on blocks inside.

- Returned an Oklahoma fumble 85 yards for a TD and added 8 tackles and a sack in a 41-13 win (Sept. 26)
- 8 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2 PBU and a sack in a 20-17 win at Alabama (Oct. 10); earned a national player of the week honor
- Kiper's top-ranked LB at No. 11 overall on his Oct. 30 board (No. 7 on Oct. 15); Kiper credits him with 16 pressures through seven games
- 2024 SEC All-Freshman Team

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.1 rating, all-scouts average rank 30.8 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Chris-Cole-LB-Georgia)

> "He could do anything: cover, rush, play the run." (KJ Bolden, Georgia safety (teammate), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/chris-cole-shows-why-he-can-do-anything-and-everything-for-georgia-defense/)

## 12. Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson

CB2 · Jr. · 6-2, 205

**2026:** 8 games: 25 tkl, 1 INT, 9 PD; 2.3 yds allowed per target, 7th in FBS (ESPN)

Hampton is a 6-2, 205-pound true junior who played safety and receiver in high school, and Kiper points to the confidence in his play. He's been excellent for a 5-3 Clemson team, with one interception and nine passes defended in eight games, and opponents are averaging 2.3 yards per throw his way, seventh in the nation per Kiper. He moves fluidly for his size and is willing in run support. The main question is ball production, with four interceptions in three seasons.

- Opponents averaging 2.3 yards per throw in his direction, seventh in the nation (Kiper, Oct. 30)
- 10 forced incompletions in his first five games, two against Miami's Malachi Toney (Renner, Oct. 14)
- 3 PD each in a 22-7 win over Georgia Southern (Sept. 12) and a 24-10 win at California (Sept. 26)
- Career: 4 INT, including a pick-six as a 2024 freshman; 45 tackles and 9 PBU as a 13-game starter in 2025

> "I think he shows up every day like he is playing in the Super Bowl." (Dabo Swinney, Clemson head coach, Roundtable (citing The Clemson Insider): https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/clemson/news/clemson-hc-dabo-swinney-sends-unmistakable-ashton-hampton-message)

## 13. Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss

QB4 · Sr. (6th year) · 6-0, 210

**2026:** 8 games: 189 of 296 (63.9%), 2,189 yds, 18 TD, 8 INT; 48 rushes, 199 yds, 7 TD

Chambliss is a creator who sees the field, gets the ball out with a compact release and punishes defenses with his legs (seven rushing touchdowns). He's played his best in big spots, including the win over LSU. His 2026 numbers are a step down from 2025, though: eight interceptions after three all of last season, and a 63.9 percent completion rate. Scouts will weigh his size (6-0, 210) and age, since he's in a court-granted sixth year and turns 25 next August.

- Won the 2024 Division II national title at Ferris State (2,925 pass yds, 1,019 rush yds, 25 rush TD); Harlon Hill finalist
- 2025 at Ole Miss: 3,937 yds, 22 TD, 3 INT; Conerly Trophy and SEC Newcomer of the Year
- 2026 wins over LSU (32-24) and Louisville (41-38); three turnovers, one on a Hail Mary, in a 34-27 loss at Texas on Oct. 24
- Born Aug. 24, 2002: he'll be 24 on draft day and 25 before the 2027 season

> "the ultimate point guard at the quarterback position" (Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN draft analyst, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2027/story/_/id/50182998/2027-nfl-draft-rankings-kiper-big-board-top-prospects)

## 14. Will Echoles, DL, Ole Miss

DL2 · Jr. · 6-3, 315

**2026:** 8 games: 21 tkl, 4.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 PBU, 3 QB hurries

Echoles is still viewed by many evaluators as the top interior lineman in the class after a first-team All-SEC 2025 (68 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks), when PFF had him leading Power Four interior linemen with 39 pressures and 35 stops. The sacks haven't come this fall: 1.5 in eight games, with his best day against LSU (2.5 tackles for loss). He's a 6-3, 315-pound junior who's excellent against the run and can beat double teams. Scouts will want to see him turn pressure into finishes, because the 2026 box scores are thin.

- First-team All-SEC in 2025 with 68 tackles, 11.5 TFL and 5.0 sacks
- PFF: led Power Four interior linemen in 2025 with 39 pressures and 35 defensive stops
- Best 2026 game: 5 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 0.5 sack in a 32-24 win over LSU (Sept. 19)
- 1.0 sack and 2 PBU in a 31-3 win over Missouri (Oct. 17)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.5 rating, all-scouts average rank 13.4 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/William-Echoles-DT-OleMiss)

> "He's like the godfather of the building; him and Kam Franklin." (Bryan Brown, Ole Miss co-defensive coordinator, The Rebel Walk: https://therebelwalk.com/2026/04/godfather-of-the-building-will-echoles-embraces-leadership-role/)

## 15. Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa

OT2 · rJr. · 6-5, 314

**2026:** 7 starts at left tackle: 0 sacks, 4 pressures allowed (ESPN)

Lauck has climbed to the top of Kiper's tackle rankings. He's started all seven of Iowa's games at left tackle through Oct. 24, allowing no sacks and four pressures by Kiper's count, and Iowa's line has given up the fewest sacks in the Big Ten. He wins with footwork, balance and hands rather than raw power. That's the question: Renner says he isn't overpowering, some evaluators see a guard, and WalterFootball reports some area scouts are lower on him. He played only three games in his first two seasons.

- 20 straight starts at left tackle since the start of 2025 (13 in 2025, 7 in 2026)
- 2025 third-team All-Big Ten (coaches) on Iowa's Joe Moore Award-winning line
- Iowa allowed 6 sacks in its first 7 games, fewest in the Big Ten; Lombardi Award midseason watch list
- Played only 3 games in his first two seasons (2023-24)

## 16. Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State

CB3 · rJr. · 6-4, 205

**2026:** 8 games: 27 tkl, 1.5 TFL, 7 PD, 0 INT

Jones is a 6-4 corner with long arms who's at his best in press, where he can get his hands on receivers early and use his length at the catch point. He has 18 pass breakups since the start of 2025, and he's a willing tackler, with 27 stops in eight games this fall. The 2026 concern is fit: Mississippi State has played him off far more often, and Renner sees athletic limitations there. He hasn't intercepted a pass this season. Kiper expects him to run well at the combine.

- 8 tackles, 1 TFL and 4 PD in a 31-24 win over Missouri (Sept. 26), including an end-zone breakup of a Simmons pass (AP)
- 18 pass breakups since the start of 2025 (Kiper, Oct. 30)
- 2025: 2 INT, 11 PBU, 54.7 passer rating allowed (PFN)
- Listed at 6-4 with long arms; Kiper expects a strong 40 at the combine

## 17. Greg Johnson, IOL, Minnesota

IOL1 · Sr. · 6-6, 325

**2026:** 480 snaps (322 at center, 157 at left guard): 0 sacks, 2 pressures allowed, 80.1 PFF grade

Johnson is the most versatile interior lineman in the class and, nine weeks in, the most consistent. He opened 2026 at left guard, then slid to center when Minnesota lost both of its centers, and PFF has him fourth of 299 centers with an 80.1 grade, no sacks and two pressures allowed on 284 pass-block snaps. He's a 6-6, 325-pound four-year starter with snaps at every line spot. The question is his NFL home: guard, where he's started most, or center, where some teams already prefer him.

- 28 career starts entering 2026 at four spots: 2 at LG (2023), 13 at C (2024), 11 at LG plus 1 each at LT and RT (2025)
- 84.6 PFF grade and zero pressures allowed in his first center start of 2026, a 27-24 win at Washington (Sep 26)
- PFF: no sack allowed in 15 straight regular-season starts entering the Oct 24 Iowa game, a 13-10 Minnesota win
- 2025 All-Big Ten honorable mention; Academic All-Big Ten in 2024 and 2025

> "there are NFL teams that like him more at center." (Jordan Reid, ESPN NFL draft analyst, ESPN (republished by ABC7 Chicago): https://abc7chicago.com/post/2027-nfl-draft-ranking-top-prospects-every-position/19281019/)

> "Johnson is PFF's top-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2027 class." (Daire Carragher, PFF draft analyst, PFF: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-stock-report-week-4)

## 18. Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida

RB1 · Jr. · 6-1, 225

**2026:** 8 games: 152 car, 801 yds, 5.3 avg, 13 TD; 9 rec, 59 yds

Baugh is a 225-pound runner with unusual lateral quickness for his size, and he's turned it into 13 rushing touchdowns in eight games. September was loud: 600 yards and 11 scores in four games, capped by 142 yards and three touchdowns against Ole Miss. Then the production dried up. Missouri, South Carolina and Georgia held him to 110 yards on 44 carries combined, and he has just nine catches. Scouts will ask whether he can create when the blocking doesn't, and what he offers on third down.

- Reached 10 rushing TDs in his fourth game, the fastest by a Florida player in a season per ESPN Insights
- Doak Walker National RB of the Week and SEC Offensive Player of the Week after 29 carries, 142 yds, 3 TD in a 52-28 win over No. 4 Ole Miss (Sept. 26)
- 2025: 1,170 rush yds on 220 carries, including 266 vs. Florida State (second-most in program history); second-team All-SEC
- Held to 110 yds on 44 carries combined by Missouri, South Carolina and Georgia (38 yds in the 27-8 loss to Georgia, Oct. 31)

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.7 rating, all-scouts average rank 22.9 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jadan-Baugh-RB-Florida)

> "He just runs with such conviction. The way he runs, you feel his runs." (Jon Sumrall, Florida head coach, The Associated Press (via Medicine Hat News): https://medicinehatnews.com/?p=5244273)

## 19. KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers

WR3 · Jr. · 6-6, 225

**2026:** 8 games: 45 rec, 774 yds, 9 TD, 17.2 avg

Duff is a 6-6, 225-pound receiver who wins above defenders, and he led the FBS in contested catches last season. Renner's midseason note adds that he can win vertically, not just as a big possession target. He has 774 yards and nine touchdowns on a 2-6 Rutgers team, with four 100-yard games. The recent trend is the worry: three catches at Northwestern, then none against Michigan. Scouts will want to know why, and how a receiver his size moves at the combine.

- 9 catches, 196 yards and 3 TD in the opener against UMass (a 37-21 loss); four 100-yard games this season
- Led the FBS with 22 contested catches in 2025 (PFF)
- Five deep catches for 292 yards through five games (Renner, Oct 14); just 3 catches over the last two games

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.7 rating, all-scouts average rank 36.4 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/KJ-Duff-WR-Rutgers)

## 20. Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana

WR4 · Jr. · 6-3, 210

**2026:** 9 games: 38 rec, 669 yds, 8 TD, 17.6 avg

Marsh is a physical 6-3, 210-pound receiver who's at his best with the ball in his hands, and Renner rates his tackle-breaking after the catch as the best in the class. He's averaging 17.6 yards on 38 catches with eight touchdowns, and Kiper counts 10 contested catches. He also just turned 20. The boards split hard on him (16th for Kiper, 62nd for Renner), and the gap comes down to drops and route consistency, the two knocks preseason evaluators carried over from his Michigan State tape.

- Caught a 19-yard TD against Ohio State that cut the deficit to 19-15; a would-be go-ahead TD on fourth-and-4 was ruled out of bounds (his left foot was out)
- 10 contested catches this season and just turned 20, per Kiper (Oct 30)
- Renner's Sept. 1 WR rankings rated his after-catch tackle-breaking the best in the class; route consistency was his main concern

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.7 rating, all-scouts average rank 35.5 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Nick-Marsh-WR-MichiganState)

> "There's not a receiver in this class that broke tackles more consistently after the catch." (Mike Renner, CBS Sports NFL draft analyst, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2027-nfl-draft-wr-rankings-jeremiah-smith/)

## 21. Cam Coleman, WR, Texas

WR5 · Jr. · 6-3, 204

**2026:** 8 games: 23 rec, 409 yds, 7 TD, 17.8 avg

Coleman's tools are why he's still a first-round name: 6-3, 204 pounds, the fifth-ranked player in the 2024 recruiting class, and still 20 on draft day. The production at Texas hasn't matched them. He has 23 catches for 409 yards in eight games, third on the team in receptions, though seven of those catches went for touchdowns. Renner's midseason note says he still isn't running a full route tree. Scouts will want to know whether the low volume is about a crowded offense or a receiver who wins mostly on size and speed.

- Leads Texas with 7 TD catches but is third on the team in receptions, behind Ryan Wingo (36) and Emmett Mosley V (25)
- 3 catches for 70 yards and 2 TD in the 59-7 opener against Texas State
- Fifth overall player in the 2024 recruiting class; will still be 20 on draft day (PFF)

NFL Draft Buzz: 88.3 rating, all-scouts average rank 7.1 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Cam-Coleman-WR-Auburn)

> "His best film will convince anyone he is a top-10 pick." (Ryan Roberts and Joe DeLeone, A to Z Sports draft writers (Best Pod Available), A to Z Sports: https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2027-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-rankings-jeremiah-smith-ryan-wingo-cam-coleman-charlie-becker-arch-manning/)

## 22. Kade Pieper, IOL, Iowa

IOL2 · rJr. · 6-3, 298

**2026:** 450 snaps at right guard: 0 sacks, 2 pressures allowed, 77.8 PFF grade (90.0 in pass protection)

Pieper was pegged as Iowa's next center, but after a spring and camp look there he's stayed at right guard and kept stacking clean reps. PFF credits him with two pressures and no sacks allowed on 241 pass-block snaps and a 90.0 pass-blocking grade, and Iowa's line has allowed the fewest sacks in the Big Ten. He's a refined zone blocker at 6-3, 298. Scouts will ask about his anchor against big nose tackles and whether he's a center in the NFL, since none of his 2026 snaps came there.

- 2025 PFF first-team All-American; started all 13 games at RG for Iowa's Joe Moore Award line
- 2026 AP and Sporting News midseason All-American after AP preseason first-team honors
- Iowa allowed 6 sacks in its first 7 games, fewest in the Big Ten and 10th-fewest in FBS (school)
- Iowa ran for 422 yards in a 55-0 win over UNI and 298 in a 40-0 opener over Northern Illinois

> "you talk about freak athlete, like he is a freak athlete." (Logan Jones, Former Iowa center and teammate, on the Washed Up Walkons podcast, Hawkeyes On SI (Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/college/iowa/football/iowa-hawkeyes-logan-jones-praises-replacement-kade-pieper)

## 23. Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia

CB4 · rSo. · 6-0, 180

**2026:** 13 tkl, 1 INT and 4 PD through Oct. 10, plus an interception against Florida on Oct. 31

Robinson was a five-star at IMG Academy and became a ballhawk quickly, with four interceptions and second-team All-SEC honors in 2025. He has two more picks this fall, against Vanderbilt and Florida, and Renner had him allowing four first downs on 19 targets through mid-October. He's competitive at the catch point for a corner listed at 6-0 and 180. Size is the obvious question. He's also a redshirt sophomore, and PFF counted only 550 career defensive snaps entering the year, so whether he declares is part of the evaluation.

- 2025: 4 INT, 7 PBU, second-team All-SEC, 64.3 opponent passer rating (PFN)
- Interceptions in a 38-14 win over Vanderbilt (Oct. 3) and vs. Florida (Oct. 31)
- Allowed four first downs on 19 targets through mid-October (Renner, Oct. 14)
- Former five-star recruit from IMG Academy, signed with Georgia in 2024 (PFN)

> "He recorded four interceptions last year and allowed just 15 receptions on 35 targets." (PFF draft analysts, PFF early 2027 cornerback rankings, PFF: https://pff.com/news/draft-early-2027-cornerback-rankings)

## 24. Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU

TE1 · Jr. · 6-7, 236

**2026:** 4 games: 19 rec, 272 yds, 2 TD, 14.3 avg

*Missed four games with a right knee sprain and bone bruise; returned Oct. 24.*

Green is a 6-7 receiving tight end who wins as a mismatch, and he set LSU's tight end record with seven touchdown catches in 2025. He was on pace for a bigger year, with 14 catches for 222 yards in under three games, before a right knee sprain at Ole Miss cost him four games. He came back at Auburn with five catches and a score. The concerns are drops (PFF counted five in 2025) and his frame as an in-line blocker, which Pro Football Network's Ian Cummings has questioned.

- Set LSU's single-season TE record with 7 TD catches in 2025 (33 rec, 433 yds)
- 6 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD vs. Louisiana Tech (Sept. 12)
- Career: 65 rec, 806 yds, 13 TD

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 21.6 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/TreyDez-Green-TE-LSU)

> "he is a freak athlete with tantalizing traits." (PFF draft staff, PFF analysts, PFF: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-early-2027-tight-end-rankings)

## 25. Devan Thompkins, EDGE, Alabama

EDGE3 · Sr. · 6-5, 300

**2026:** 8 games: 31 tkl, 4.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks

Thompkins is a 300-pound lineman who can rush from the edge or inside, which is why some boards list him as an end and others as a tackle. Kalen DeBoer said in the spring that he can play inside and outside, and Alabama brought him in from USC. His 2026 production (31 tackles and three sacks in eight games) is steady rather than loud, and evaluators see him as a better rusher than run defender. Renner ranks him 15th overall. Scouts will settle where he lines up before deciding where he goes.

- Renner's No. 15 overall prospect, third among edge rushers behind Stewart and Simmons (CBS, Oct 14).
- Jordan Reid (ESPN) has him No. 26 overall and No. 4 at edge (per StickToTheModel).
- Former three-star recruit from Edison High School in Stockton, Calif., 2022 class (StickToTheModel).

> "A long, versatile lineman who rushes better than he defends." (StickToTheModel scouting report, Draft analytics site, StickToTheModel: https://sticktothemodel.com/player/devan-thompkins)

## 26. Will Heldt, EDGE, Clemson

EDGE4 · Sr. · 6-6, 260

**2026:** 8 games: 29 tkl, 11.0 TFL, 7.0 sacks, 2 PBU (Clemson's film count; official totals are lower)

Heldt is a long, relentless rusher at 6-6 and 260 who has improved every year since leaving Purdue. He's at his best getting to a tackle's outside edge and finishing through contact, and his closing speed is unusual for his size. Clemson's film review credits him with seven sacks and 11 tackles for loss in eight games, including three two-sack games, though official counts run lower. After a quiet opener at LSU, scouts will want to see him beat the best tackles left on the schedule. He's one of the clearest risers among this class's edge rushers.

- Two sacks each vs Georgia Southern, North Carolina and Virginia Tech, plus a sack at Florida State (Clemson film review).
- Shrine Bowl National Defensive Player of the Week and ACC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week after North Carolina (Clemson).
- Led Clemson in 2025 with 7.5 sacks and 15.5 TFL; third-team All-ACC (Clemson).
- 16 pressures over a three-week span before Oct 14 (Renner, CBS).

> "He is aggressive, fierce, and relentless" (Todd McShay, Draft analyst, The Ringer, The Ringer: https://theringer.com/todd-mcshay/2027/players/will-heldt)

## 27. Lance Heard, OT, Kentucky

OT3 · Sr. · 6-6, 325

**2026:** Starting left tackle: 0 sacks allowed in his first seven starts

Heard is on his third SEC stop after LSU and Tennessee, and he's put together his cleanest season at Kentucky. He hadn't allowed a sack or a quarterback hit through mid-October, per Renner, and ESPN Analytics has his pressure rate under 2.5%. At 6-6 and 325 he's a physical run blocker who's at his best in short yardage, and he's been far more patient in pass protection. The questions are discipline (14 penalties in 2025) and position, since some scouts still project him to guard.

- 24 career starts entering 2026 (23 at Tennessee, 1 at LSU); 3 sacks allowed in 1,780 career snaps (Kentucky bio)
- 2025 third-team All-SEC at Tennessee; 2023 SEC All-Freshman Team at LSU
- SEC weekly honor and On3 midseason national awards recognition in October 2026 (Kentucky bio)
- Drew 14 penalties in 2025 (PFN)

> "a left tackle with an upper-echelon combination of frame and footwork" (Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY Sports NFL writer, USA TODAY Sports (via Yahoo Sports): https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2027-nfl-draft-risers-10-135713094.html)

> "he has all the tools and traits to become an NFL LT." (Tim Crean, ClutchPoints NFL draft writer, ClutchPoints: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/2027-nfl-draft-offensive-line-rankings-top-10-2026-college-football-season)

## 28. Austin Simmons, QB, Missouri

QB5 · rJr. · 6-4, 220

**2026:** 8 games: 152 of 240 (63.3%), 1,952 yds, 16 TD, 2 INT

Simmons has one of the liveliest arms in the class, a whippy left-handed delivery that Reid ties to his pitching background, and he can take something off for touch throws too. He's thrown 16 touchdowns against two interceptions for a 6-2 Missouri. The rest of the game is still developing: he can be late with reads under pressure, his ball placement comes and goes, and the sample is small. He doesn't turn 21 until November 8 and has a year of eligibility left, so 2028 is a real possibility.

- Oct. 3 vs. Florida: 340 yds, 2 TD in a 45-17 win, in only his seventh career start
- 16 TD, 2 INT through eight games after transferring from Ole Miss
- Reclassified to the 2023 class, enrolled at Ole Miss at 17 and also pitched for the Ole Miss baseball team in 2024 (2-0, 3.21 ERA)
- Kiper counted only nine career starts on his Oct. 30 board

> "Simmons has a slight build but is an extremely explosive thrower with A-level arm strength." (Jordan Reid, ESPN draft analyst, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2027/story/_/id/50068479/2027-nfl-draft-rankings-jordan-reid-top-prospects-players-positions)

## 29. Dante Moore, QB, Oregon

QB6 · rJr. · 6-3, 220

**2026:** 4 games: 69 of 99 (69.7%), 926 yds, 9 TD, 0 INT

*Concussion Sept. 26 at USC; hasn't played since and is expected to miss the rest of the season.*

Moore was considered a top prospect for the 2026 draft before returning to Oregon, and his 2025 season (71.8 percent, 30 touchdowns, 13-2 as a starter) still drives his grade. His 2026 lasted four games: 926 yards, nine touchdowns and no interceptions before a concussion in the September 26 win at USC. Dan Lanning has said he's unlikely to play again this season. His early play was uneven, including the loss at Oklahoma State, and handling pressure remains the main question. He has eligibility left for 2027.

- 2025: 296-of-412 (71.8%), 3,565 yds, 30 TD, 10 INT, 13-2 as a starter; third-team All-Big Ten
- Passed on the 2026 NFL draft to return to Oregon
- No interceptions in four 2026 games before the concussion, including a 41-27 win at USC
- Oregon is 5-3 and, per ClutchPoints, out of the College Football Playoff picture

> "As an NFL Draft prospect, Moore is a bit of a question mark now." (Troy Finnegan, ClutchPoints draft writer, ClutchPoints: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/2027-nfl-draft-qb-rankings-drew-mestemaker-widens-gap-lanorris-sellers-rises)

## 30. Arch Manning, QB, Texas

QB7 · rJr. · 6-4, 222

**2026:** 8 games: 140 of 216 (64.8%), 1,727 yds, 15 TD, 7 INT; 70 rushes, 120 yds, 2 TD

Manning has everything teams look for physically: 6-4, 222 pounds, a strong arm and real mobility. The problem is consistency. He's at 64.8 percent with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and Reid's charting had him off target on 9.8 percent of throws in early October. He makes throws worthy of a top-10 pick and then gives one away, as in the three-touchdown, two-interception loss to Oklahoma. Texas is 6-2 with wins over Ohio State and Ole Miss, but scouts want steadier decisions before they buy in.

- 2025: 3,163 yds, 26 TD, 7 INT, plus 10 rushing TD; Citrus Bowl MVP
- 2026 wins over Ohio State (24-23) and Ole Miss (34-27); losses to Oklahoma and Florida, both 27-24
- Three TD passes and two INT in the loss to Oklahoma (ESPN, Nov. 1)
- Reid (Oct. 9): 9.8% off-target rate and a 2.95-second average time to throw

> "he's still a top-25 player because of the skill set" (Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN draft analyst, ClutchPoints (quoting ESPN): https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-draft-news-drew-mestemaker-trails-only-jeremiah-smith-mel-kiper-jr-2027-big-board)

## 31. Kingston Lopa, S, California

S1 · rSo. · 6-5, 210

**2026:** 37 tkl, 5 INT (104 yds, 1 TD), 1 PBU

*Concussion Oct. 3 against UNLV; missed the next game and has played since Oct. 17.*

Lopa was a little-used reserve for two seasons at Oregon, then picked off five passes in his first three games at Cal, including three and a pick-six in a 21-18 win at Syracuse. He's 6-5 and 210 pounds and moves well for that size, which earned him a Kyle Hamilton comparison from CBS Sports' Mike Renner. The interceptions stopped after September, though. He missed the Virginia Tech game with a concussion and graded poorly at SMU. With so few career snaps, scouts will ask whether one hot month is a fair sample.

- Three interceptions, including a 24-yard pick-six, in a 21-18 win at Syracuse on Sept. 12; named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week and Bednarik Award National Player of the Week
- Five interceptions in his first three games at Cal after 13 tackles in two seasons as an Oregon reserve
- PFF had him third nationally among safeties in coverage grade (79.7) and as Cal's highest-graded player for the season (as of Oct. 27)
- Top safety on Mike Renner's Oct. 14 CBS top 150, at No. 50

NFL Draft Buzz: 84.3 rating, all-scouts average rank 81.5 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Kingston-Lopa-DB-Oregon)

> "That's what he consistently does in practice: He consistently attacks the ball." (Tosh Lupoi, Cal head coach, Cal Bears On SI (Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/college/cal/football/kingston-lopa-saves-the-day-for-cal-01m2c4vyy4k0)

## 32. KJ Bolden, S, Georgia

S2 · Jr. · 6-0, 195

**2026:** 7 games: 28 tkl, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack, 1 INT, 3 PD

*Missed the Oct. 17 game with a calf injury; returned Oct. 31.*

Bolden has been a Georgia regular since 2024, when he made the SEC All-Freshman team, and he projects as a center-field free safety because of his range and instincts. His 2026 numbers are steady rather than loud: 28 tackles, an interception and three passes defended in seven games. He also had the sack on Georgia's last defensive play of a 20-17 win over Alabama. A right calf injury that surfaced after that game cost him the Auburn loss before he returned against Florida. At 6-0 and 195 pounds, his strength in man coverage against bigger receivers is the main question.

- Had the sack on Georgia's final defensive play of a 20-17 win over Alabama and led the Bulldogs in snaps that game
- 2025: 76 tackles, 2 INT, 5 passes defended; 2024: 59 tackles and SEC All-Freshman honors
- PFF credited him with allowing only 11 first downs on 744 career coverage snaps entering 2026
- Jordan Reid's No. 1 safety and No. 25 overall (Oct. 21)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.4 rating, all-scouts average rank 20.5 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/KJ-Bolden-S-Georgia)

> "I'd say big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games." (Demello Jones, Georgia cornerback, teammate, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/10/kj-bolden-georgia-auburn-out/)

## 33. Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon

TE2 · rJr. · 6-5, 257

**2026:** 6 games: 26 rec, 328 yds, 3 TD, 12.6 avg

Johnson is a 6-5, 257-pound tight end who can line up in-line, in the slot or at H-back, and PFF graded him ahead of first-rounder Kenyon Sadiq in 2025, when he averaged 15.9 yards a catch as the No. 2. As Oregon's lead tight end this fall, he has 26 catches for 328 yards and three touchdowns in six games, including 119 yards at USC. That's solid, not a leap, and he has no stats in two September games. Scouts will want to know whether he's a true TE1 receiver or a high-end blocker who catches.

- 2025: 32 rec, 510 yds (15.9 avg), 3 TD while sharing the room with Kenyon Sadiq, the Jets' No. 16 overall pick
- PFF graded him higher than Sadiq in 2025, and he lined up in-line nearly twice as often
- 7 rec, 119 yds in the 41-27 win at USC (Sept. 26)

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.8 rating, all-scouts average rank 22.4 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jamari-Johnson-TE-Louisville)

> "There is no end to how you can use Jamari Johnson." (Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network draft analyst, Pro Football Network: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/?p=1453077)

## 34. Tony Rojas, LB, Penn State

LB2 · rJr. · 6-2, 236

**2026:** 8 games: 58 tkl, 10.5 TFL, 5.0 sacks, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FF

*Back from a September 2025 ACL tear.*

Rojas tore his ACL four games into 2025 and has come back as Penn State's best defender. In eight games he has 58 tackles, 10.5 TFL, five sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble, all on a 4-4 team. His role grew in Big Ten play, from about 33 snaps a game to about 56, with more blitzing and more work off the edge. He has range, a reported 4.37 speed and six career picks. The main question is medical: teams will want to see the knee hold up over a full season of that workload.

- Three straight 10-plus-tackle games and a sack in four straight (Wisconsin, Northwestern, USC, Michigan)
- 12 tackles and 3.5 TFL at Northwestern (Oct. 2, 34-13 loss)
- Named to three midseason All-America teams; six career interceptions
- Ran a reported 4.37 40 on campus (CBS)

NFL Draft Buzz: 83.4 rating, all-scouts average rank 97.8 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Tony-Rojas-LB-PennState)

> "He's one of the most athletic inside backers I've seen." (D'Anton Lynn, Penn State defensive coordinator, Penn State On SI: https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/how-penn-state-tony-rojas-kept-his-promise-to-return-better-than-ever)

## 35. Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas

OT4 · rJr. · 6-7, 325

**2026:** 7 starts at left tackle: 0 sacks, 7 pressures allowed on 181 pass-block snaps through Oct. 14 (CBS)

*Out for the season: torn left patellar tendon Oct. 24 against Ole Miss. Hasn't said whether he'll declare.*

Goosby's season ended Oct. 24, when he tore his left patellar tendon in the first quarter against Ole Miss. Before that he'd started all seven games at left tackle, including the 24-23 win over No. 1 Ohio State that earned him SEC co-offensive lineman of the week. He's 6-7 and 325 with the grip strength to control defenders in the run game. The doubts center on lower-body stiffness and whether he can handle NFL edge speed. He hasn't decided whether to return to Texas or declare.

- 22 career starts over three seasons, including all 13 games at LT in 2025
- 2025 first-team All-SEC (coaches)
- Named co-SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after Texas beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 on Sept 12; also an Outland Trophy Player of the Week in 2026
- Field Yates had him No. 8 in his latest ESPN mock before the injury

> "Stiffness in Goosby's lower body has become evident." (Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report NFL draft analyst, Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25518961-biggest-risers-and-fallers-2027-nfl-draft-entering-week-8-cfb-season)

## 36. Carter Smith, OT, Indiana

OT5 · rSr. · 6-4, 307

**2026:** Indiana's starting left tackle; 41 straight starts at left tackle entering 2026

Smith brought 41 straight starts at left tackle into 2026, along with a 2025 consensus All-America season in which PFF had him allowing single-digit pressures over 16 games. He's still Indiana's left tackle, protecting for a 7-1 team through Oct. 24. The debate is size. He's listed around 6-4 and 307 and carries a short-arms label, so Renner ranks him at guard and others see a center. Multiple teams told WalterFootball he's a second-rounder who could go higher on need. His production isn't the question; his length is.

- 41 consecutive starts at left tackle through 2025 (43 career games)
- 2025 consensus All-American, Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and first-team All-Big Ten
- Allowed single-digit pressures across 16 games in 2025 (PFF)
- PFF's preseason OT1 and No. 8 overall (April 2026)

> "Multiple sources said they had Indiana left tackle, Carter Smith, as a second-rounder" (Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball draft analyst, relaying NFL team sources, WalterFootball: https://walterfootball.com/teams-see-a-weak-2027-ot-class.php)

> "the premier offensive tackle in the class." (Garrett Burroughs, Vikings Wire writer, Vikings Wire (USA TODAY network, via Yahoo Sports): https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2027-nfl-draft-midseason-ol-031742337.html)

## 37. Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama

EDGE5 · rJr. · 6-3, 253

**2026:** 8 games: 26 tkl, 4.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 FF, 4 PD, 1 INT (returned for a TD)

Pierre looks the part, a 253-pound rusher who can stand up or put a hand in the dirt and closes fast. His 2025 breakout (14.5 tackles for loss, 8 sacks) put him on early first-round lists. This fall the rush numbers have flattened, with 3.5 sacks and four tackles for loss in eight games, though he's added a pick-six. Scouts will ask whether he has a real plan as a rusher beyond athletic wins, and whether 2025 was his ceiling.

- 2025: 52 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 8 sacks, 3 FF in 15 games, leading Alabama in TFL, sacks and hurries (Alabama roster).
- Three sacks vs Tennessee in 2025, the most by an Alabama defender in a game since 2021; SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week (Alabama roster).
- 2026: a sack and a forced fumble in a 20-17 loss to Georgia (ESPN game log) and a 27-yard interception return for a TD (WalterFootball).

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.3 rating (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Yhonzae-Pierre-LB-Alabama)

> "He continues to get better. I think he's got some position-flex now." (Kalen DeBoer, Alabama head coach, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/college/alabama/football/kalen-deboer-looking-for-versatility-reworked-defensive-front)

## 38. Boubacar Traore, EDGE, Notre Dame

EDGE6 · rJr. · 6-5, 253

**2026:** 7 games: 18 tkl, 6.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 FF, 1 INT

Traore has a prototype frame, about 6-5 and 253, with the explosiveness to run through tackles. His 2026 tape shows a more consistent rush plan than his 2025 return from a torn ACL, and he's added an interception and two forced fumbles. The sack total (3.5 in seven games) still trails the tools, and a targeting ejection at BYU cost him most of a game. Scouts will ask whether the knee is all the way back and how much growth is left in a player line coaches will want to develop.

- 2025: 37 tackles and 7.5 sacks in his return from the ACL tear (WalterFootball).
- 80.3 PFF overall grade in 2025 (PFF).
- An interception and two forced fumbles so far in 2026 (WalterFootball).

NFL Draft Buzz: 83.1 rating, all-scouts average rank 100.5 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Boubacar-Traore-DL-NotreDame)

> "Freakish first step quickness that puts tackles on their heels immediately" (NFL Draft Buzz scouting report, NFL Draft Buzz profile, NFL Draft Buzz: https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Boubacar-Traore-DL-NotreDame)

## 39. Rasheem Biles, LB, Texas

LB3 · Sr. · 6-1, 220

**2026:** 8 games: 61 tkl, 9.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 3 INT, 3 FF, 4 PBU

Biles came to Texas from Pitt after back-to-back seasons of 14.5 and 17.0 TFL, and he's kept stuffing the box score. Through eight games he has 61 tackles, 9.5 TFL, four sacks, three interceptions and three forced fumbles, capped by three sacks, four TFL and two forced fumbles against Mississippi State. PFF graded him well as both a run defender and a pass rusher before the season. The question is size: PFF flagged him as undersized (he's listed at 6-1, 220), and he isn't in Renner's Oct. 14 top 150 despite the production.

- 8 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in a 31-3 win over Mississippi State (Oct. 31)
- 13 tackles, 2 TFL and a sack in a 20-17 win at Tennessee (Sept. 26)
- INT, 2 PBU and 4 QB hurries in a 34-27 win over Ole Miss (Oct. 24)
- At Pitt: 101 tackles, 17.0 TFL in 2025 and 82 tackles, 14.5 TFL in 2024; PFF's LB2 in April

NFL Draft Buzz: 85.9 rating, all-scouts average rank 61 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Rasheem-Biles-LB-Pittsburgh)

## 40. David Stone, DL, Oklahoma

DL3 · Jr. · 6-3, 315

**2026:** 8 games: 33 tkl, 3.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks

Stone has the background: a five-star recruit ranked first at his position by ESPN and Rivals, and PFF's top 2027 interior lineman in April after a 2025 season with 42 tackles and 8.0 tackles for loss. He's a 6-3, 315-pound junior who can play the 1- or 3-technique, and Jordan Reid calls him one of the most consistent run defenders in the class. The 2026 production is light (3.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks in eight games), and he hurt his left knee in a Sept. 21 practice. Scouts will ask why the traits haven't turned into disruption.

- Five-star recruit ranked No. 1 among defensive tackles by ESPN and Rivals (Oklahoma bio)
- 2025: 13 games, 2 starts, 42 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks
- PFF's No. 1 interior lineman for 2027 in April, with an 80.7 run-defense grade
- Best 2026 game: 7 tackles, 1.5 sacks in a 23-15 win at Mississippi State (Oct. 24)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 19.8 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/David-Stone-DL-Oklahoma)

> "The most special thing about him is that he's never satisfied." (Jayden Jackson, Oklahoma defensive tackle (teammate), Roundtable: https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/oklahoma/news/oklahomas-jayden-jackson-had-strong-words-to-say-about-david-stone)

## 41. Jordan Ross, EDGE, LSU

EDGE7 · Jr. · 6-5, 245

**2026:** 8 games: 23 tkl, 10.0 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 1 INT, 4 PD

Ross is a long, fast former five-star who played a small role at Tennessee and has become a real piece of LSU's defense. Through eight games he has 10 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, plus an interception and four passes defended, so he's making plays in more than one way. His get-off threatens the corner before tackles are set. At 245 pounds, scouts will ask whether he can hold up against the run and add weight without losing that first step.

- Former five-star recruit in the 2024 class; two seasons at Tennessee (StickToTheModel).
- Entered 2026 with 13 career pressures and 2 sacks on 130 pass-rush snaps (PFF).
- 10 TFL through eight games for LSU (StickToTheModel).

NFL Draft Buzz: 85.9 rating, all-scouts average rank 66.5 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jordan-Ross-DE-Tennessee)

> "Rare edge speed off the snap, threatening the corner before tackles set" (NFL Draft Buzz scouting report, NFL Draft Buzz profile, NFL Draft Buzz: https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jordan-Ross-DE-Tennessee)

## 42. Brauntae Johnson, S, Notre Dame

S3 · rSo. · 6-2, 200

**2026:** 1 game: 1 tkl, 1 PBU

*Hasn't played since an undisclosed injury in the Sept. 6 opener; no return date.*

Johnson opened 2026 as the top safety on CBS Sports' and PFSN's preseason lists after a breakout first year as a starter: 48 tackles, four interceptions and a pick-six. He's a 6-2, 200-pound free safety who can play deep, in the slot or near the box. This season has added almost nothing to the file. He got hurt in the second quarter of the Sept. 6 opener against Wisconsin, returned to the sideline in a walking boot and hasn't played since. The question is whether he gets enough healthy snaps this fall to confirm the 2025 tape.

- 2025 (10 games, 8 starts): 48 tackles, 4 INT (73 yds, 1 TD), 3 passes defended
- Led qualifying safeties with a 95.8 PFSN Safety Impact score in 2025; allowed 0.4 yards per coverage snap and a 51.7 opposing passer rating
- 2026: 1 tackle and 1 PBU in a 41-13 win over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field before leaving with the injury
- Still Mel Kiper's No. 1 safety on his Oct. 30 position list despite playing one game

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.9 rating, all-scouts average rank 25.3 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Tae-Johnson-S-NotreDame)

> "When Tae’s on the field, we have a game changer" (Jaylen Sneed, Notre Dame teammate, Slap the Sign (FanSided): https://slapthesign.com/notre-dame-football-brauntae-johnson-injury-return-jaylen-sneed-luke-talich-miami)

> "the numbers are elite, and the film follows suit." (Ian Cummings, PFSN draft analyst, Pro Football & Sports Network: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/?p=1476795)

## 43. A'Mauri Washington, DL, Oregon

DL4 · Sr. · 6-3, 325

**2026:** 8 games: 23 tkl, 0.5 TFL, 0 sacks, 6 PBU

Washington is a 6-3, 325-pound senior nose tackle with three years of starting experience and a knack for getting his hands on passes. He led the FBS with eight batted passes in 2025 and has six more pass breakups this year. The rest of the box score is the problem: 23 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and no sacks in eight games. He's strong and moves well for a big man, but Ourlads' report flags trouble with double teams and combo blocks. Scouts will want to see the power show up as backfield disruption.

- Led the FBS with 8 batted passes in 2025 (PFF); has 6 more PBU in 2026
- Third-team All-Big Ten in 2025; three-year starter (Ourlads)
- 2025: 33 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks
- Season-high 5 tackles and 2 PBU vs. UCLA (L 15-17, Oct. 10)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 25.5 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/AMauri-Washington-DL-Oregon)

> "Has the size NFL teams covet for a run stuffing interior defender." (Ourlads scouting report, Ourlads NFL Scouting Services (draft analysts), Ourlads: https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/player/amauri-washington/159937)

## 44. Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame

LB4 · Jr. · 6-3, 234

**2026:** 5 games: 15 tkl, 1.5 TFL, 1 INT

*Back from a November 2025 ACL tear; has played in five of eight games.*

Viliamu-Asa's case rests on 2025, when PFF gave him the nation's top run-defense grade (94.0) and he piled up 23 pressures in 435 snaps before tearing his ACL against Syracuse in November. He beat the recovery timeline and debuted in Week 2, but 2026 has been stop-start: a thumb injury cost him the Stanford game, he isn't in the box score against Navy, and he has 15 tackles, 1.5 TFL and an interception in five games. He's a hybrid who can rush off the edge. Scouts will want a clean knee exam and a full-time role before April.

- 2025: led college football with a 94.0 PFF run-defense grade, with 23 pressures and 4 sacks on 435 snaps before tearing his ACL vs Syracuse (Nov. 22)
- 2026 debut vs Rice (Sept. 12): tied for the team lead with 5 tackles plus 1.5 TFL on 17 snaps in a 52-0 win
- Interception in a 37-26 win at North Carolina (Oct. 3)
- Kiper's LB2 (Oct. 30); Renner No. 36 overall (Oct. 14)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.5 rating, all-scouts average rank 36.1 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Kyngstonn-ViliamuAsa-LB-NotreDame)

> "KVA is different." (Brian Jean-Mary, Notre Dame linebackers coach, Irish Sports Daily: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/28017/jean-mary-sees-very-rare-talent-in-notre-dame-lb-kyngstonn-viliamu-asa)

## 45. Sahir West, EDGE, UCLA

EDGE8 · rSo. · 6-3, 279

**2026:** 34 tkl, 3.5 sacks for 8-0 UCLA

West is a heavy-handed 279-pounder who has pushed Big Ten linemen around in his first season since transferring from James Madison. He wins with power, and he can rush from inside or outside, which gives a defensive coordinator options on passing downs. UCLA is 8-0 and he's been a big part of it, with 34 tackles and 3.5 sacks per ESPN's team stats. Scouts will ask whether he has the bend and burst to beat NFL tackles around the corner, or whether he's a power end who kicks inside.

- 2025 at James Madison: 36 pressures and an 80.5 PFF overall grade (PFF).
- Renner's preseason No. 4 edge and No. 34 overall (CBS, per StickToTheModel).
- Starter on an unbeaten UCLA defense, 8-0 and first in the Big Ten (ESPN).

## 46. Evan Link, OT, Michigan

OT6 · Sr. · 6-6, 313

**2026:** Starting tackle; 1 pressure allowed on 111 snaps through Oct. 14 (CBS)

*Back from the knee injury that cost him the second half of 2025.*

Link is back from the knee injury that cost him the second half of 2025, and his pass protection has been sharp. Renner had him allowing one pressure on 111 snaps through mid-October and praised how he mirrors speed and how much his anchor has improved. He's a 6-6, 313-pound senior who started 11 games at right tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2024. What he needs now is volume: a full, healthy season of tape to back up a top-40 grade after an injury-shortened 2025.

- Started 11 of 13 games in 2024, at right tackle
- Knee injury cost him the second half of 2025
- Four-star 2023 recruit from Gonzaga College High School (D.C.); redshirted in 2023

## 47. Tavion Gadson, DL, Kentucky

DL5 · rJr. · 6-5, 303

**2026:** 6 games: 25 tkl, 4.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 2 PBU

Gadson is a 6-5, 303-pound redshirt junior who plays nose tackle for a 7-1 Kentucky team. Mike Renner has him 32nd overall on traits, especially violent hands, while conceding the production has been mediocre. The numbers bear that out (25 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks in six games with stat lines), but he's shown up in big games: 1.5 sacks against Alabama, then eight tackles and 1.5 sacks in the 21-13 win at Oklahoma. Scouts will ask how much of his grade is projection.

- 8 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks and a PBU in a 21-13 win at Oklahoma (Oct. 17)
- 1.5 sacks and 2.0 TFL against Alabama (L 17-45, Sept. 12)
- Renner's No. 32 overall prospect (Oct. 14) for a 7-1 Kentucky team
- 2025: 28 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks

NFL Draft Buzz: 76.4 rating, all-scouts average rank 90.7 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Tavion-Gadson-DL-Kentucky)

> "Gadson looked like he was just scratching the surface, and he could be a riser." (Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball draft analyst, WalterFootball: https://walterfootball.com/DTrankings2027.php)

## 48. AJ Holmes Jr., DL, Texas Tech

DL6 · rSr. · 6-3, 300

**2026:** 8 games: 25 tkl, 7.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks, 1 FF, 6 QB hurries

Holmes is the most productive pass rusher among the interior linemen on this board, with 7.5 sacks in eight games for a 7-1 Texas Tech team, including 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble at Cincinnati. The Houston transfer is a 6-3, 300-pound redshirt senior who was strong against the run in 2025, when PFF graded him 88.1 in run defense (third among interior defenders) and credited him with 37 pressures. Evaluators like his first step but question whether he has the mass and length for early downs. Boards haven't caught up: Renner had him 80th in mid-October.

- 7.5 sacks in eight games, most among the interior linemen on this board
- 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble at Cincinnati (L 24-37, Oct. 24); 1.5 sacks vs. Arizona State (W 53-25, Oct. 17)
- PFF 2025: 88.1 run-defense grade (3rd among interior defenders) and 37 pressures (6th among DTs)
- Career (2023-26): 16.5 sacks, 29.5 TFL (Ourlads)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 57.1 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Anthony-HolmesJr-DL-Houston)

> "defensive tackle A.J. Holmes Jr. has Day 2 potential." (Gilberto Manzano, Sports Illustrated NFL staff writer, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nfl/2027-nfl-draft-scout-take-arch-manning-risers-fallers)

## 49. Anthonie Knapp, IOL, Notre Dame

IOL3 · Jr. · 6-5, 305

**2026:** Starting left guard: 1.0% pressure rate allowed over 430 snaps through Oct. 17

Knapp started 24 games at left tackle before Notre Dame moved him to left guard this fall, and the switch has suited him. Working between two blockers lets his play strength and grip finish reps, and he's allowed a 1.0 percent pressure rate through mid-October. He's 6-5, 305, with tackle range and enough experience to back up either spot. Scouts will watch how he holds up in one-on-one pass sets, which gave him trouble at tackle, and whether a true junior declares.

- Started 11 of 12 games at LT as a true freshman in 2024; Freshman All-American
- 13 starts at LT in 2025, giving him 24 career starts at tackle before the move inside
- B/R Scouting Dept's top-ranked interior lineman, No. 23 overall with a 7.9 grade (Sep 22)

> "the junior prospect has looked like a natural fit working along the interior." (Brandon Thorn, B/R NFL Scouting Dept. offensive line scout, Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25501097-br-nfl-scouting-depts-updated-2027-nfl-draft-big-board)

## 50. Sebastian Cheeks, EDGE, Wisconsin

EDGE9 · rSr. · 6-3, 243

**2026:** 8 games: 31 tkl, 7.0 TFL, 6.0 sacks, 2 FF, 2 PBU

Cheeks has been productive in his fifth year, with six sacks and seven tackles for loss through eight games at Wisconsin after transferring from North Carolina. He's a 243-pound former linebacker recruit who wins by getting skinny around blockers, and Renner says he's beaten every tackle he's faced this season. He doesn't have prototype length. Scouts will ask whether that style works against longer NFL tackles and whether he can hold the edge against the run.

- Six sacks and two forced fumbles through eight games (StickToTheModel).
- Renner compared his rush style to Mike Green coming out of Marshall (CBS, Oct 14).
- Former four-star, No. 142 overall and No. 14 linebacker in the 247Sports composite (StickToTheModel).

> "A relentless, bendy pass rusher with linebacker roots." (StickToTheModel scouting report, Draft analytics site, StickToTheModel: https://sticktothemodel.com/player/sebastian-cheeks)

## 51. Sammy Omosigho, LB, UCLA

LB5 · Sr. · 6-2, 239

**2026:** 8 games: 62 tkl, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 5 FF, 3 PBU

Omosigho, an Oklahoma transfer in his fourth college season, is the centerpiece of the defense for an 8-0 UCLA team. He has 62 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks and five forced fumbles in eight games, including two sacks and two forced fumbles against Purdue and 2.5 sacks against Michigan State. That production pushed him to LB3 on Kiper's Oct. 30 board, though Renner had him 105th two weeks earlier. At 6-2, 239 he has the frame. The question is whether a breakout after a 50-tackle 2025 is real growth or one hot half-season.

- Five forced fumbles in eight games
- 12 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in a 52-38 win over Purdue (Sept. 19)
- 2.5 sacks in a 28-10 win over Michigan State (Oct. 24)
- 14 tackles, 2 TFL, a sack and a forced fumble in the opener at Cal (45-24 win)

## 52. Niki Prongos, OT, Stanford

OT7 · rSr. · 6-7, 310

**2026:** Starting tackle for Stanford since returning from an injury that cost him the opener

Prongos took an unusual route. He didn't play football until his senior year of high school, walked on at UCLA and started 12 games for Stanford in 2025. At 6-7 and 310 he looks the part, and Renner likes what he's put on tape in pass protection this year. The questions are polish, eight penalties in 2025 and his health. He missed the opener with an undisclosed injury, and WalterFootball listed him as out again in mid-October, so his availability needs checking.

- Started 12 games at Stanford in 2025 (788 snaps)
- Walk-on at UCLA (8 starts in 10 games, 2022-24) who began playing football as a high school senior
- Drew 8 penalties in 2025 (PFN)

> "has real NFL impact starter potential and tantalizing raw traits" (Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network draft analyst, Pro Football Network: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/?p=1472369)

## 53. Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina

CB5 · rJr. · 6-0, 193

**2026:** 8 games: 18 tkl, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, 3 PD; 16.2 yds per punt return

Swain is one of the better athletes among this class's corners and the most dangerous returner, with a school-record five punt-return touchdowns, two of them against Towson this season. On defense he's better in man than in the off-zone looks South Carolina has asked of him in 2026, according to Renner, and his numbers are modest: 18 tackles, one interception and three passes defended in eight games. He was a part-time starter in 2025, with three starts in 12 games. Scouts will want to see whether his coverage catches up to his athleticism.

- Two punt-return TDs (58 and 45 yards) in a 45-9 win over Towson (Sept. 12) gave him a school-record five career punt-return scores (AP)
- All-American return specialist in 2025 (PFN)
- INT in a 38-19 win at Florida (Oct. 10); sack vs. Mississippi State (Sept. 19)
- 2025: 2 INT, 5 PBU, 1 sack, 2 FF in 12 games with 3 starts (PFN)

> "Swain has a tantalizing physical profile and the ideal processing framework." (Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network draft analyst, Pro Football Network: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/?p=1464747)

## 54. Horace Lockett, DL, UCF

DL7 · rSr. · 6-6, 355

**2026:** 8 games: 30 tkl, 3.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 PBU

Lockett is the biggest man on this board at 6-6 and 355 pounds, and Mike Renner ranked him 41st in mid-October largely on how well he moves at that size. The Georgia Tech transfer is a redshirt senior who's played all eight games for UCF, with 30 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His best game came in a 41-9 loss to Baylor, with eight tackles and a sack. The questions are durability and finishing: Ourlads has no 2024 stats for him, and the sack total hasn't caught up to the traits.

- Listed 6-6, 355, the biggest player on this board
- 8 tackles and 1.0 sack vs. Baylor (L 9-41, Oct. 30)
- Renner's No. 41 overall prospect (Oct. 14)
- Georgia Tech transfer; Ourlads shows no 2024 stats

NFL Draft Buzz: 81 rating, all-scouts average rank 224 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Horace-Lockett-DL-GeorgiaTech)

> "I don't know how you even begin to block someone who moves as Lockett does" (Mike Renner, CBS Sports draft analyst, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/renners-2027-nfl-draft-big-board-ranking-top-150-prospects/)

## 55. Elijah Paige, OT, USC

OT8 · rJr. · 6-7, 315

**2026:** Starting left tackle: 0 sacks, 2 pressures allowed in his first four games (FOX Sports)

Paige has been one of the season's risers. USC's 6-7 left tackle allowed no sacks and two pressures through four games, per FOX Sports' Rob Rang, and Renner says he could reach the first round if he keeps improving through Big Ten play. He's light on his feet for his size and has 24 career starts. Durability is the main question, since injuries held him to seven games in 2025. WalterFootball also calls him injury-prone and a better fit at right tackle, and point-of-attack strength remains a concern.

- 24 career starts through four 2026 games, all at USC; 13 starts at LT as a 2024 FWAA Freshman All-American
- Injuries limited him to 7 games in 2025
- Listed starting LT for 7-2 USC, which beat No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Oct 31

> "the requisite arm length and agility to remain at left tackle in the NFL" (Rob Rang, FOX Sports NFL draft analyst, FOX Sports: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/10-biggest-risers-fallers-2027-nfl-draft-qb-drew-mestemaker-first-rounder)

## 56. Audavion Collins, CB, Penn State

CB6 · rSr. · 5-11, 183

**2026:** 8 games: 17 tkl, 9 PD; 2 catches for 7 yds allowed through mid-October (CBS)

Collins is a 5-11, 183-pound press corner having the best year of his career. He's defended nine passes in eight games, and Renner had him allowing two catches for seven yards through mid-October. He started all 13 games in 2025 and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention. He's physical at the line and fast enough to carry routes downfield. The questions are size and a wide split in opinion: Renner ranks him 44th, while PFF leaves him off its top 150 and WalterFootball projects him as a late-round pick.

- Allowed two catches for seven yards through mid-October while playing heavy press (Renner, Oct. 14)
- 3 PD vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 26) and 2 at Temple (Sept. 12)
- 2025: started all 13 games, 47 tackles (most among Penn State corners), All-Big Ten honorable mention (SI)
- Signed with Mississippi State in 2022, transferred to Penn State in 2023 (SI)

## 57. Jordan Faison, WR, Notre Dame

WR6 · Sr. · 5-11, 185

**2026:** 8 games: 38 rec, 497 yds, 4 TD

Faison is a 5-11, 185-pound senior who came to football late out of lacrosse and has turned into Notre Dame's top target, leading the Irish with 38 catches for 497 yards. Renner is the high man on him at 43rd overall, rating him the best route runner he watched this summer and a tough, reliable slot. Other boards see a smaller, mid-round slot without top-end deep speed. The NFL question is whether his route craft plays outside or whether he's strictly an inside receiver.

- Leads Notre Dame in catches (38) and receiving yards (497)
- Came to football from a lacrosse background; Renner called him the best route runner he watched on tape this summer (Sept. 1)
- Renner's highest-ranked WR outside the top 25 at No. 43 (Oct 14)

NFL Draft Buzz: 78.9 rating, all-scouts average rank 141 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jordan-Faison-WR-NotreDame)

## 58. Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss

RB2 · Jr. · 5-11, 203

**2026:** 6 games: 78 car, 388 yds, 5.0 avg, 5 TD; 10 rec, 33 yds

*A thigh injury cost him a September game; no carries in the Oct. 31 win over Auburn.*

Lacy ran for 1,567 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025, and scouts had him pegged as a first-round back coming into this season. The 2026 tape hasn't helped. A thigh injury in the opener, a missed game at Florida and a reported left shoulder problem have held him to 78 carries in six games at 5.0 yards a carry, and he didn't record a carry against Auburn on Oct. 31. His best day was 122 yards against Missouri. The question is health, and whether he can show the 2025 version before the draft.

- 2025: 306 carries, 1,567 yds, 24 rush TD in 15 games; first-team All-American and first-team All-SEC
- Tied Ole Miss's single-season rushing TD record (15) on Nov. 8, 2025, and finished with 24
- Best 2026 game: 16 carries, 122 yds in a 31-3 win over Missouri (Oct. 17)

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.6 rating, all-scouts average rank 28.8 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Kewan-Lacy-RB-Missouri)

> "Best all around RB in the country." (Louis Riddick, ESPN analyst, former NFL personnel executive (social media post, Nov. 18, 2025), Sports Illustrated (CFB HQ): https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/news/louis-riddick-best-all-around-running-back-college-football)

## 59. Jaylen McClain, S, Ohio State

S4 · Jr. · 6-0, 201

**2026:** 32 tkl, 1 sack, 2 INT, 5 PD, 1 FF through Oct. 17

McClain started 14 games on Ohio State's 2025 defense and allowed only 94 yards on 28 targets, but he didn't intercept a pass. He's added the plays this year. Through Oct. 17 he had two interceptions, five passes defended, a sack and a forced fumble, and quarterbacks had completed 36.4 percent of their throws into his coverage. The forced fumble came on a fourth-and-short sack of Josh Hoover in a 19-15 win over Indiana. He's 6-0 and 201 pounds. The question is whether the ball production holds up over a full season.

- Forced a fumble with a fourth-and-short sack of Josh Hoover in Ohio State's 19-15 win over Indiana on Oct. 17
- Quarterbacks had completed 36.4 percent of passes into his coverage through Oct. 17 (ESPN)
- 2025: 53 tackles, 3 PBU in 14 starts; allowed 94 yards on 28 targets
- No. 27 on Jordan Reid's Oct. 21 top 50, second among safeties

NFL Draft Buzz: 84.9 rating, all-scouts average rank 68.7 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jaylen-McClain-S-OhioState)

## 60. Bear Alexander, DL, Oregon

DL8 · rSr. · 6-3, 316

**2026:** 8 games: 39 tkl, 3.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks

Alexander is a 6-3, 316-pound redshirt senior on his third school after Georgia and USC. He's been busy for Oregon, with 39 tackles (the most among the defensive tackles on this board), 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in eight games, including six or more tackles in three straight games against UCLA, Nebraska and Illinois. That's already more sacks than his 1.0 in 2025. Evaluators have long liked the talent, and the knock has been consistency. Teams will want to know why he's moved around and whether more impact plays are coming.

- 39 tackles, most among the defensive tackles on this board; 6 or more in three straight games (UCLA, Nebraska, Illinois)
- 8 tackles and 1.0 sack vs. Boise State in the opener (W 34-27, Sept. 5)
- 2025: 50 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.0 sack
- WalterFootball's No. 3 DT, projected Rounds 1-3 (Oct. 22)

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 63.1 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Bear-Alexander-DL-Georgia)

> "has elite talent but hasn't been a player teams can consistently depend on." (Ryan Roberts, A to Z Sports national college football writer, A to Z Sports: https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2027-nfl-draft-defensive-tackle-rankings-top-25-david-stone-will-echoles-justin-scott-ahmad-moten/)

## 61. Clev Lubin, EDGE, Louisville

EDGE10 · Sr. · 6-2, 267

**2026:** 8 games: 39 tkl, 6.0 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 FF

Lubin is a compact, refined rusher with several counter moves, and his 24 percent pass-rush win rate led the Power Four in 2025. He's been steady at Louisville in 2026, with 39 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles through eight games. His path to Louisville included stops at Army, Iowa Western and Coastal Carolina, and he's built a high floor along the way. At around 6-2, scouts will ask about his length and whether his rush plan works as well against NFL tackles.

- Led the Power Four with a 24 percent pass-rush win rate in 2025 (PFF).
- 64 quarterback pressures in 2025 (Draft Buzz).
- 34 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles as of Oct 21 (WalterFootball).

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.7 rating, all-scouts average rank 50.3 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Clev-Lubin-LB-Army)

## 62. Jackson Bennee, CB, Utah

CB7 · rSo. · 6-2, 190

**2026:** 8 games: 36 tkl, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INT, 5 PD, 1 FF

Bennee is a 6-2, 190-pound nickel whom Utah lists at safety, and his role is a hybrid one. He's productive near the line and around the ball, with 36 tackles, two interceptions, a sack and a forced fumble for an 8-0 team, after 64 tackles and four picks in 2025. PFF ranks him 38th overall as a safety and sees his tackling as the swing skill. He isn't in Renner's top 150. The question is position: slot corner, safety, or some of both.

- 8 tackles, 1.5 TFL, a sack and a forced fumble in a 21-13 win over Houston (Oct. 24)
- INTs vs. Arkansas (43-10, Sept. 12) and at Iowa State (31-17, Sept. 26)
- 2025: 64 tackles, 4 TFL, 4 INT (one pick-six) and 5 PD in 13 games, mostly from the slot (PFF)
- PFF had him 4th among CBs in its early top 10 despite Utah listing him at safety (On3)

> "Bennee is one better tackling campaign away from significant first-round hype." (PFF draft analysts, PFF 2027 big board, PFF: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-big-board-2027)

## 63. Deuce Alexander, WR, Ole Miss

WR7 · Sr. · 6-0, 180

**2026:** 8 games: 48 rec, 669 yds, 5 TD

Alexander, a Wake Forest transfer, has been Ole Miss's top target with 48 catches for 669 yards. His 159-yard game against Louisville, with two 62-yard touchdowns, put him on boards that had left him off in the summer, and Kiper now ranks him fifth among receivers. He's 6-0 and 180 pounds, so speed and separation will drive his grade. His yards per catch has slipped to 13.9, and scouts will want more of the explosive plays that made his name before they commit a Day 2 pick.

- 159 yards and two 62-yard TD catches against Louisville early in the season (SI)
- Leads Ole Miss in catches and receiving yards
- Kiper's No. 5 WR (Oct 30), ahead of Cam Coleman and Ryan Coleman-Williams

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 62 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Deuce-Alexander-WR-WakeForest)

> "Alexander could have a shot at being a first-rounder" (Gilberto Manzano, Sports Illustrated NFL writer, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nfl/2027-nfl-draft-gilberto-manzano-unveils-wr-tiers-week-2-risers-fallers)

## 64. Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri

RB3 · Jr. · 5-10, 210

**2026:** 1 game: 2 car, 5 yds

*Returned Oct. 31 after missing seven games while recovering from a leg wound suffered in an off-field shooting in May.*

Hardy led the nation with 1,649 rushing yards in 2025 and set a Missouri record with 16 touchdowns, and he did it by running through people: PFF had him first nationally in yards after contact and missed tackles forced early that season. Then came May, when he was shot in the leg at a concert and needed a rod in his femur. He returned Oct. 31 at Arkansas with two carries for five yards behind Jamal Roberts. ESPN's Jordan Reid has said a healthy Hardy could be the first back drafted, but teams will need the medicals first.

- 2025: led the nation with 1,649 rush yds and set a Missouri record with 16 TDs; consensus All-American
- 300 yds and 3 TD in a 49-27 win over Mississippi State (2025)
- PFF ranked him first nationally in yards after contact (458) and missed tackles forced (37) through four games of 2025
- 2024 at Louisiana-Monroe: 1,351 yds, 13 TD; Sun Belt Freshman of the Year

> "There’s not an X-ray that tells you he’s ready to go." (Eli Drinkwitz, Missouri head coach, The Associated Press (via KY3): https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/27/ahmad-hardy-full-participant-missouri-practice-drinkwitz-says-nearly-6-months-after-shooting/?outputType=amp)

## 65. Jayden Maiava, QB, USC

QB8 · rSr. · 6-4, 230

**2026:** 9 games: 198 of 296 (66.9%), 2,524 yds, 20 TD, 5 INT

Maiava has prototype size at 6-4 and 230 pounds and the arm to go with it. He's thrown for 2,524 yards and 20 touchdowns for a 7-2 USC, with road wins at Penn State and Rutgers and a 30-18 win over Ohio State on October 31. The concern is consistency: his accuracy slips when his feet aren't set, and the loss at Wisconsin (two interceptions, seven points) was a bad night. He's a fifth-year senior who'll be 24 on draft day.

- Oct. 31 vs. Ohio State: 15-of-22, 222 yds, 1 TD in a 30-18 win
- Oct. 10 at Penn State: 21-of-33, 301 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT in a 31-23 win
- 2025: 3,711 yds, 24 TD, 10 INT; Davey O'Brien semifinalist and third-team All-Big Ten
- Oct. 24 at Wisconsin: 31-of-50, 258 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT in a 24-7 loss

> "Maiava is one of the best pure passers in college football." (Gilberto Manzano, Sports Illustrated writer, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nfl/top-10-qb-prospects-2027-nfl-draft-drew-mestemaker-rise-arch-manning)

## 66. Wyatt Young, WR, Oklahoma State

WR8 · Jr. · 6-0, 199

**2026:** 8 games: 43 rec, 713 yds, 8 TD, 16.6 avg

Young followed his North Texas production to Oklahoma State and hasn't missed a beat: 43 catches, 713 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games, including two scores in the 51-49 loss at Iowa State. He's a 6-0, 199-pound slot with strong hands and run-after-catch ability. Renner was blunt in September that he isn't a burner and likely won't thrive outside, and that isn't why you'd draft him anyway. Teams will be weighing a high-floor slot against limited outside value.

- 7 catches, 74 yards and 2 TD in a 51-49 loss at Iowa State on Oct. 31
- Ranked third in receiving yards and PFF receiving grade in 2025 at North Texas (PFF)
- Renner's Sept. 1 WR rankings called him a tailor-made slot with strong hands and run-after-catch ability

NFL Draft Buzz: 85.7 rating, all-scouts average rank 78.8 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Wyatt-Young-WR-NorthTexas)

## 67. Jalen Mayo, CB, Houston

CB8 · rSr. · 6-2, 190

**2026:** 23 tkl, 1 sack, 1 INT

Mayo's path runs from zero Division I offers to Division II Virginia Union, an FCS All-American season at Stephen F. Austin and now a starting job at Houston. He's 6-2 and 190, plays fast and is aggressive in press. This fall he's added a sack, a forced fumble and an interception at Texas Tech, with 23 tackles. He's a fifth-year player with one FBS season, so scouts will want to see how he holds up against Power 4 receivers week to week and how he tests.

- INT at Texas Tech (Sept. 18)
- Sack and forced fumble vs. Southern (Sept. 12)
- 2025 at Stephen F. Austin: 47 tackles, 4 INT, 9 PD, FCS second-team All-American; 90.3 PFF grade (SI, PFF)
- No Division I offers out of Phoebus HS (Va.); three seasons at Division II Virginia Union (SI)

> "He is a flat-out dog at the line of scrimmage." (Mike Renner, CBS Sports draft analyst, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2027-nfl-draft-cornerback-rankings-leonard-moore/)

## 68. Luke Reynolds, TE, Virginia Tech

TE3 · Jr. · 6-4, 250

**2026:** 8 games: 50 rec, 493 yds, 6 TD

Reynolds has been the most productive tight end on this board: 50 catches, 493 yards and six touchdowns in eight games after following James Franklin from Penn State to Virginia Tech. The volume is real (12 catches at Maryland), the efficiency less so at 9.9 yards a catch. He was 247Sports' top tight end recruit in 2024 and he's still a junior. Pro Football Network rated him a work in progress as a blocker and at the catch point, so his 2026 film on those snaps will drive his grade.

- 12 rec, 107 yds, 1 TD at Maryland (Sept. 19)
- Two TD catches in the 20-16 win at Clemson (Oct. 24)
- 247Sports' top TE in the 2024 class (re-ranked as a five-star); transferred from Penn State with James Franklin
- Already nearly double his 2025 Penn State output (26 rec, 257 yds)

NFL Draft Buzz: 82.5 rating, all-scouts average rank 93.8 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Luke-Reynolds-TE-PennState)

> "He can make the first defender miss, and he runs hard after the catch." (Steve Muench, ESPN scouting analyst, Virginia Tech On SI: https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/will-virginia-tech-te-luke-reynolds-be-one-of-this-season-s-most-impactful-transfers-01kxhfg8z6bs)

## 69. Melvin Siani, OT, Texas

OT9 · Sr. · 6-6, 317

**2026:** Texas' starting right tackle

Siani, from Hamilton, Ontario, has started at Temple, Wake Forest and now Texas, and he's played both tackle spots. He didn't allow a sack in 13 starts at left tackle for Wake Forest in 2025, and Texas brought him in to start at right tackle. Evaluators like his athleticism and hand use in pass protection. The questions are run-game power and discipline after 10 penalties in 2025. He's climbed 263 spots on StickToTheModel's consensus board since July, and Renner had him 66th on Oct. 14.

- Allowed 0 sacks in 13 starts at left tackle for Wake Forest in 2025 (PFN)
- Started 9 of 15 games at right tackle for Temple (2023-24)
- Drew 10 penalties in 2025 (PFN)
- Up 263 spots on StickToTheModel's consensus board since July, to No. 63

> "body beautiful with great overall athleticism" (Ryan Roberts, A to Z Sports national college football writer, A to Z Sports: https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2027-nfl-draft-offensive-tackle-rankings-jordan-seaton-trevor-goosby-melvin-siani-trevor-lauck/)

## 70. Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State

QB9 · rSo. · 6-1, 214

**2026:** 7 games: 131 of 192 (68.2%), 2,007 yds, 19 TD, 4 INT

*Hurt his throwing arm Oct. 17 at Indiana and didn't play Oct. 31; no return date.*

Sayin is an accurate, quick-thinking distributor coming off a 2025 season in which he completed 77 percent and finished fourth in the Heisman voting. He was on a similar pace this fall, with 19 touchdowns and four interceptions in seven games, before hurting his throwing arm at Indiana on October 17. He sat out the October 31 loss at USC, and his timeline is unclear. Arm strength was already the knock on him, and as a redshirt sophomore he can return to Columbus in 2027.

- 2025: 301-of-391 (77.0%), 3,610 yds, 32 TD, 8 INT; fourth in Heisman voting and Big Ten Freshman of the Year
- Sept. 26 vs. Illinois: 27-of-36, 367 yds, 4 TD in a 42-19 win
- Oct. 3 at Iowa: 20-of-27, 324 yds, 3 TD in a 31-14 win
- Sept. 12 at Texas: 17-of-32, 278 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT in a 24-23 loss

> "His arm is marginal, but he’s so dang smart and accurate." (Unnamed NFC area scout, NFL area scout, TSN (Jordan Reid, ESPN): https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/article/manning-drops-to-projected-day-2-pick-in-latest-2027-nfl-draft-qb-rankings-n1-50117790/)

## 71. Reed Harris, WR, Arizona State

WR9 · Sr. · 6-5, 220

**2026:** 8 games: 48 rec, 804 yds, 8 TD, 16.8 avg

Harris is a 6-5, 220-pound senior who left Boston College and broke out at Arizona State, with 800 yards and eight touchdowns through seven games. PFF had him without a drop since 2024, and he's shown quickness after the catch for a big receiver. Then he managed one catch for four yards in the loss at BYU. The boards haven't settled on him: WalterFootball has him sixth among receivers, while Renner left him out of his top 150. Scouts will want to see him separate from tight coverage, and his 40 time will matter.

- 800 yards and 8 TD through his first seven games at Arizona State
- Hasn't dropped a pass since 2024 (PFF)
- WalterFootball's No. 6 WR with a Round 1-2 projection (Oct 8)

NFL Draft Buzz: 84.9 rating, all-scouts average rank 72.7 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Reed-Harris-WR-BostonCollege)

> "He has been superb for the Sun Devils, showing mismatch size, quickness, and run-after-the-catch ability." (WalterFootball, 2027 WR prospect rankings (draft analysis site), WalterFootball: https://walterfootball.com/WRRankings2027.php)

## 72. Austin Siereveld, IOL, Ohio State

IOL4 · rJr. · 6-5, 325

**2026:** 77.0 PFF run-blocking grade through early October; missed the Oct. 17 game at Indiana

Siereveld was penciled in at guard after starting at left tackle in 2025, but PFF's Oct 9 grade table lists him at tackle, and draft boards split the same way. The run blocking has been strong, with a 77.0 run-block grade that ranked eighth in that table, and his technique holds up in both phases. He's 6-5, 325. He missed the Oct 17 win at Indiana, so teams will want the medical picture, then an answer on whether he's a right tackle or a guard.

- Started at LT for Ohio State in 2025 before a planned move inside for 2026 (A to Z Sports)
- Listed as a captain and starting RG on Ohio State's preseason depth chart (May)
- Split evaluations: ESPN's Matt Miller ranked him OT5, Jordan Reid G3 (Jun 12)

> "his consistent technique is a big anchor in both the run and passing game" (Ryan Roberts, A to Z Sports national college football writer, A to Z Sports: https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2027-nfl-draft-interior-offensive-line-rankings-kade-pieper-greg-johnson-anthonie-knapp/)

## 73. Jelani McDonald, S, Texas

S5 · Sr. · 6-2, 201

**2026:** 42 tkl, 2 PD through Oct. 17

McDonald is a senior who does a bit of everything for Texas. He changes direction well, tackles soundly and was productive in 2025 with 80 tackles, three interceptions and four tackles for loss while allowing a 43.5 passer rating. He's still piling up tackles, with 42 through Oct. 17. The coverage results haven't matched last year, though. Quarterbacks had completed 71.4 percent of passes into his coverage through mid-October, and he had two passes defended. At 6-2 and 201 pounds, he needs a stronger finish in coverage to stay in the top-50 conversation.

- 2025: 80 tackles, 3 INT, 3 PBU, 4 TFL; allowed a 43.5 passer rating in coverage
- Through Oct. 17, 2026: 42 tackles, with 71.4 percent of passes into his coverage completed (ESPN)
- No. 42 on Jordan Reid's Oct. 21 top 50 (S5); No. 63 on Renner's Oct. 14 board

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.5 rating, all-scouts average rank 61.7 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Jelani-McDonald-DB-Texas)

## 74. Kenyatta Jackson Jr., EDGE, Ohio State

EDGE11 · Sr. · 6-6, 265

**2026:** 25 tkl, 3.0 sacks, 1 FF

Jackson has the frame scouts start with, about 6-6 and 265 with a quick get-off. He finished 2025 strong after an early-season injury, leading Ohio State's defense in sacks and pressures, but his 2026 line is ordinary: 25 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble for a 6-2 team. He still wins more on traits than on a refined plan. The question is whether the production ever catches up to the body, and boards reflect that, ranging from the low 40s to the high 80s.

- Led Ohio State's defense in pressures and sacks in 2025 (PFF), finishing with 6.5 sacks after an early-season injury (WalterFootball).
- 2024 rotation player behind Jack Sawyer and J.T. Tuimoloau: 16 tackles, 1.5 sacks (WalterFootball).
- Played well against Texas in September (WalterFootball).

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 42.6 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Kenyatta-Jackson-DE-OhioState)

> "Quick get-off paired with 78-inch length to win the edge cleanly" (NFL Draft Buzz scouting report, NFL Draft Buzz profile, NFL Draft Buzz: https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Kenyatta-Jackson-DE-OhioState)

## 75. Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon

EDGE12 · Sr. · 6-5, 272

**2026:** 7 games: 28 tkl, 6.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 1 INT

Uiagalelei is a big, strong end at about 6-5 and 270 who wins with power and length more than speed. His 2025 season (52 pressures, 11th in the Power Four, and an 82.4 PFF grade) put him in first-round conversations, and he's been solid again in 2026 with 28 tackles, four sacks and an interception in seven games. Evaluators like his floor more than his ceiling. The question is whether he has one elite trait that makes him a high-end starter rather than a good rotational end.

- 52 pressures in 2025, 11th in the Power Four, with a career-high 82.4 PFF grade (PFF).
- 2025: 34 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 FF in 15 games (Draft Buzz).
- PFF's No. 3 edge in its April 2027 rankings.

NFL Draft Buzz: 88.1 rating, all-scouts average rank 36.7 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Matayo-Uiagalelei-DE-Oregon)

> "Pass rush ranks at the top of the position, built on power and length" (NFL Draft Buzz scouting report, NFL Draft Buzz profile, NFL Draft Buzz: https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Matayo-Uiagalelei-DE-Oregon)

## 76. Dom Nichols, EDGE, Michigan

EDGE13 · Jr. · 6-5, 245

**2026:** 16 tkl, 2.5 sacks

*Injured in the Iowa game; nature of the injury and return date not disclosed.*

Nichols broke out early in 2026 as a power rusher, walking tackles back with a bull rush that Renner already rates among the best in college football. At 6-5 and 245 he also dropped into coverage often as a 2025 reserve, so he brings some scheme flexibility. The numbers are modest (16 tackles, 2.5 sacks), and an injury early in the Iowa game interrupted his season. Scouts will want a clear medical picture and a bigger sample before buying the first-round flashes.

- Forced a fumble vs Alabama in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl as a freshman (Draft Buzz).
- 2025 as a reserve: 19 tackles, 5.5 TFL and his first career sack (Draft Buzz).
- Renner rated him one of college football's best bull rushers (CBS, Oct 14).

NFL Draft Buzz: 83.8 rating, all-scouts average rank 104.5 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Dominic-Nichols-DE-Michigan)

> "Versatile enough to drop into coverage, which he did regularly as a 2025 reserve" (NFL Draft Buzz scouting report, NFL Draft Buzz profile, NFL Draft Buzz: https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Dominic-Nichols-DE-Michigan)

## 77. Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama

WR10 · Jr. · 6-0, 184

**2026:** 6 games: 23 rec, 415 yds, 4 TD, 18.0 avg

*Didn't play Oct. 17 or Oct. 24.*

Coleman-Williams is a 6-0, 184-pound speed receiver whose strong freshman season still carries his evaluation. This year started well, with 130 yards against East Carolina and two touchdowns against South Carolina, and he's averaging 18 yards a catch. But he hasn't played since the Georgia game on Oct. 10. Drops have followed him, too: PFF charted 17 on 114 catchable targets before this season. Renner suggested in September that he could return to school, which would take him out of this class altogether.

- 5 catches for 130 yards against East Carolina in the opener; 5 for 98 and 2 TD in a 49-18 win over South Carolina
- 17 drops on 114 career catchable targets entering 2026 (PFF)
- Renner (Sept. 1) said the talent hadn't gone away after a 2025 marked by mental mistakes and drops

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.3 rating, all-scouts average rank 36 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Ryan-Williams-WR-Alabama)

> "His 17 drops on 114 career catchable targets are a notable red flag" (PFF, Pro Football Focus draft staff (early 2027 WR rankings), PFF: https://pff.com/news/draft-early-2027-wide-receiver-rankings)

## 78. Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson

LB6 · Jr. · 6-2, 235

**2026:** 8 games: 51 tkl, 3.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks

Brown arrived at 2026 as a three-year starter with 186 tackles, 25 TFL and 10 sacks over his first two seasons, and PFF had his 2025 missed-tackle rate in the 91st percentile. This fall the splash plays have dried up: 51 tackles but only 3.0 TFL and two sacks in eight games for a 5-3 Clemson team, while he's taken on more of the mike linebacker's leadership load. Renner called him the class's most reliable tackler in August. The question now is whether he's a first-round athlete or a steady Day 2 starter whose ceiling has flattened.

- 2025: 106 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 5 PBU (tied for most among linebackers nationally), 1 INT; first-team All-ACC
- 2024 as a true freshman: 80 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 5 sacks
- 6.1% missed-tackle rate in 2025, 91st percentile among linebackers (PFF)
- 10 tackles in the 2026 opener at LSU (51-10 loss)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.1 rating, all-scouts average rank 36.1 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Sammy-Brown-LB-Clemson)

> "While Brown moves at a blur, he also plays under control." (Max Chadwick, PFF analyst, Clemson Tigers On SI: https://www.si.com/college/clemson/football/where-does-clemson-sammy-brown-rank-among-top-returning-linebackers-pff-)

## 79. Justin Scott, DL, Miami

DL9 · Jr. · 6-4, 303

**2026:** 7 games: 25 tkl, 1.5 TFL, 0.5 sack

Scott has the frame evaluators want inside at 6-4 and 303 pounds, and A to Z Sports ranked his raw tools among the best in the class this summer. He's the listed starter at right defensive tackle for unbeaten Miami and has played all seven games, but the line is quiet: 25 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks after 6.5 tackles for loss as a rotational sophomore in 2025. He plays the 1- and 3-technique and can disrupt on stunts, but his pass-rush plan is still developing. For now he's a traits pick.

- 8 tackles in a 43-35 win over Florida State (Oct. 17)
- 2025 as a rotational sophomore: 26 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.0 sack
- NFL Draft Buzz rates him 87.2, No. 5 on its 2027 DL list (Oct. 14)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 28 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Justin-Scott-DT-Miami)

> "Ideal length and height for an interior defender." (Ourlads scouting report, Ourlads NFL Scouting Services (draft analysts), Ourlads: https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/player/justin-scott/172788)

## 80. Ahmad Moten Sr., DL, Miami

DL10 · rSr. · 6-3, 300

**2026:** 6 games: 8 tkl, 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sack, 1 FF

Moten was second-team All-ACC in 2025 after 31 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, and PFF counted 10 games with multiple pressures. He's a 6-3, 300-pound redshirt senior who wins with first-step quickness and his hands, and Jordan Reid ranks him higher than most. The 2026 numbers haven't followed: eight tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack in six games for an unbeaten Miami, with a forced fumble at Clemson. Inconsistent run defense and pad level are what scouts will press on.

- Second-team All-ACC in 2025 with 31 tackles, 9.0 TFL and 4.5 sacks
- PFF: 10 multiple-pressure games in 2025
- Forced fumble and 0.5 sack in a 41-13 win at Clemson (Oct. 3)
- Starter on a 7-0 Miami team

NFL Draft Buzz: 85.9 rating, all-scouts average rank 39.1 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Ahmad-Moten-DL-Miami)

> "Athletic interior prospect who combines a quick first step with ability to accelerate upfield." (Ourlads scouting report, Ourlads NFL Scouting Services (draft analysts), Ourlads: https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/player/ahmad-moten-sr./158554)

## 81. Terrance Carter Jr., TE, Texas Tech

TE4 · rSr. · 6-2, 245

**2026:** 6 games: 20 rec, 193 yds, 2 TD

Carter is an undersized move tight end, listed at 6-2 and 245, who led returning tight ends in receiving yards (624) and missed tackles forced (23) in 2025, per PFF. That production hasn't carried over. He has 20 catches for 193 yards in six games for a 7-1 Texas Tech team, with no stats in two others. He'll be an older prospect as a redshirt senior, and teams will ask whether he's a tight end at all or a big slot receiver with some juice after the catch.

- 2025: 55 rec, 624 yds, 5 TD; per PFF, led returning TEs in receiving yards and missed tackles forced (23)
- 8 rec, 67 yds, 1 TD in the 29-7 win at Colorado (Oct. 3)
- Career at Louisiana and Texas Tech: 151 rec, 1,761 yds, 14 TD

NFL Draft Buzz: 84.8 rating, all-scouts average rank 97 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Terrance-Carter-TE-Louisiana)

> "well below standard for an NFL tight end" (Matt Miller, ESPN NFL draft analyst (on Carter's 6-2, 245 size), ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/nfl/draft2027/story/_/id/49001685/nfl-draft-2027-top-five-every-position-players-watch)

## 82. Junior Sherrill, WR, Vanderbilt

WR11 · Sr. · 5-11, 200

**2026:** 8 games: 49 rec, 706 yds, 4 TD

Sherrill is the focal point of Vanderbilt's passing game, with 49 catches for 706 yards; no teammate has more than 15 receptions. He's a 5-11, 200-pound senior, so the projection is likely as a slot or movable piece. Renner has him 76th overall, well ahead of most boards, several of which left him off preseason lists entirely. There's little public scouting detail on him yet, so how he tests and how he looks against SEC corners down the stretch will shape his range.

- Leads Vanderbilt with 49 catches and 706 yards; no teammate has more than 15 catches
- Renner's No. 76 overall prospect (Oct 14)
- Named in ClutchPoints' preseason 'next five' WRs (Aug 27)

NFL Draft Buzz: 78.8 rating, all-scouts average rank 138.7 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Junior-Sherrill-WR-Vanderbilt)

## 83. Andrew Marshall, CB, Nebraska

CB9 · Sr. · 6-0, 195

**2026:** 21 tkl, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 4 PD through Oct. 17

Marshall is an Idaho transfer who's started at right corner for Nebraska and also returns punts. He's 6-0 and 195, and his 2026 line is steady rather than loud: 21 tackles, an interception at Michigan State and four passes defended in seven games through Oct. 17, including breakups in close losses to Indiana and Oregon. Renner ranks him 78th, but he isn't on PFF's top 150 or WalterFootball's corner list. The question is whether his Big Ten tape shows a starter's coverage skills or a depth corner's.

- INT in a 31-13 win at Michigan State (Sept. 26)
- PD in close losses to Indiana (20-17, Oct. 10) and at Oregon (17-14, Oct. 17)
- 7 tackles and a TFL vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 12)
- Transfer from Idaho (Ourlads)

## 84. Francis Brewu, DL, Notre Dame

DL11 · Jr. · 6-1, 285

**2026:** 7 games: 16 tkl, 3.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks

Brewu is undersized for the position at 6-1 and 285 pounds, and he makes up for it with quickness, leverage and effort. The Pitt transfer starts at left defensive tackle for 7-1 Notre Dame and has 16 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks in seven games, with sacks against Wisconsin and North Carolina. He had 7.0 tackles for loss at Pitt in 2025. WalterFootball sees a second- to fourth-round prospect. Scouts will ask whether his frame holds up against NFL double teams.

- Sacks in wins over Wisconsin (41-13, Sept. 6) and at North Carolina (37-26, Oct. 3)
- 2025 at Pitt: 36 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 1.0 sack
- WalterFootball's No. 9 DT, projected Rounds 2-4 (Oct. 22)

## 85. Jamal Roberts, RB, Missouri

RB4 · Sr. · 6-0, 214

**2026:** 8 games: 190 car, 1,005 yds, 5.3 avg, 9 TD; 16 rec, 125 yds, 1 TD

Roberts went from Ahmad Hardy's backup to the SEC's leading rusher, and he's kept the starting job with Hardy back. He has 1,005 yards and nine touchdowns through eight games, including consecutive 200-yard games against Florida and Texas A&M (34 carries in the second). Ole Miss held him to 39 yards on 20 carries. He's a high-volume runner at 5.3 yards a carry with 16 catches, so scouts will ask whether there's enough burst and receiving value to make him more than a grinder.

- Back-to-back 200-yard games: 211 yds and 3 TD vs. Florida (Oct. 3), 222 yds and 2 TD on 34 carries vs. Texas A&M (Oct. 10)
- Led the SEC at 124 rush yds per game as of Oct. 29; seventh in FBS with 867 yds as of Oct. 27 (AP)
- Passed 1,000 yds with 138 rush yds plus a receiving TD in the 34-10 win at Arkansas (Oct. 31)
- 2025: 753 yds at 6.1 per carry behind Hardy

> "looks like a solid Day 2 pick" (Tony Pauline, NFL draft analyst, EssentiallySports: https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-midseason-2027-nfl-draft-rb-report-injuries-and-slumps-leave-a-once-promising-class-looking-below-average/)

## 86. Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville

RB5 · Jr. · 5-9, 190

**2026:** 8 games: 92 car, 707 yds, 7.7 avg, 7 TD; 15 rec, 141 yds, 2 TD

Brown is a 5-9, 190-pound home-run hitter, and the numbers back it up: 7.7 yards a carry for his career and again this season. He's had touchdown runs of 97 and 70 yards in 2026, and his 313 all-purpose yards against Florida State were the most by any FBS player this season at the time. He added 139 yards and three scores on nine carries against Stanford. But he's averaging fewer than 12 carries a game. Teams see a change-of-pace weapon and will ask whether he can handle a full load.

- Career-high 235 rush yds and 313 all-purpose yds vs. Florida State (Oct. 9), including a 97-yd TD, the longest play from scrimmage in Louisville history; ACC Running Back of the Week
- 9 carries, 139 yds, 3 TD plus a receiving TD in the 52-24 win over Stanford (Oct. 31)
- Career: 2,764 rush yds at 7.7 per carry; 1,173 yds and 11 TD as a 2024 freshman

NFL Draft Buzz: 84.8 rating, all-scouts average rank 92.7 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Isaac-Brown-RB-Louisville)

> "When he gets a crease, the run usually ends in the secondary." (NFL Draft Buzz scouting report, Scouting profile, NFL Draft Buzz: https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Isaac-Brown-RB-Louisville)

## 87. Nate Frazier, RB, Georgia

RB6 · Jr. · 5-10, 203

**2026:** 6 games: 47 car, 297 yds, 6.3 avg, 6 TD

*Missed two games with a rib injury.*

Frazier is a compact 5-10 runner who's been part of Georgia's rotation for three seasons without a 1,000-yard year. He was third-team All-SEC in 2025 with 947 yards, and this fall he's averaging 6.3 yards a carry with six touchdowns. The issue is volume. A rib injury at Arkansas cost him two games, and he hasn't had more than 14 carries in any game, with Dwight Phillips Jr. taking real work. He looked healthy against Florida, with 67 yards and a score. Scouts will ask what he is as a full-time back.

- 12 carries, 67 yds, 1 TD plus a 10-yd catch in the 27-8 win over Florida (Oct. 31)
- Three TDs on four carries (72 yds) in the opener vs. Tennessee State
- 2025: 173 carries, 947 yds, 6 TD; third-team All-SEC
- Career: 1,915 rush yds and 20 rush TD in 33 games

> "This is a guy, I think, with as high a ceiling as anyone" (Greg McElroy, ESPN analyst (Always College Football podcast), DawgNation: https://www.dawgnation.com/football/around-the-dawghouse/georgia-rb-nate-frazier-has-as-high-ceiling-anyone-per-espn-analyst/H4H7AYAFG5HFLJTQH2QV4WTHLE/)

## 88. Suntarine Perkins, LB, Ole Miss

LB7 · Sr. · 6-1, 220

**2026:** 8 games: 27 tkl, 6.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 3 PBU

Perkins is a hybrid Ole Miss lists at rush linebacker, and that's the debate. In 2024 he had 14.0 TFL and 10.5 sacks; in 2025 the Rebels dropped him into coverage more than they rushed him, and his tackles rose to 81 while the sacks fell to 4.5. This year he has 27 tackles, 6.0 TFL and 3.5 sacks in eight games, with two sacks against Auburn. At 6-1, 220 he's light for an edge. Scouts need to decide which position he plays, and he had shoulder surgery in early 2025.

- 2 sacks, 2 TFL and a PBU in a 45-15 win over Auburn (Oct. 31)
- 2024: 60 tackles, 14.0 TFL, 10.5 sacks
- 2025: 81 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks
- Renner No. 73 overall, listed at LB (Oct. 14)

NFL Draft Buzz: 87.1 rating, all-scouts average rank 75.2 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Suntarine-Perkins-LB-Mississippi)

> "The boom-or-bust factor looms large with Perkins." (NFL Draft Buzz scouting report, Scouting report, NFL Draft Buzz: https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Suntarine-Perkins-LB-Mississippi)

## 89. LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina

QB10 · rJr. · 6-3, 238

**2026:** 8 games: 152 of 243 (62.6%), 1,849 yds, 16 TD, 7 INT; 98 rushes, 603 yds, 6 TD

Sellers is a 238-pound runner with a strong arm, and South Carolina's three-game winning streak has changed his outlook. Over his last four games he has 10 touchdown passes, three interceptions and five rushing scores, including 96 yards and two touchdowns on the ground in the upset of Tennessee. He's at 603 rushing yards for the season. The passing is still uneven (62.6 percent, seven interceptions), especially in the quick game. Reid now sees a path to Round 2 if the trend holds.

- Last four games: 10 TD passes, 3 INT and 5 rushing TD (ESPN, Nov. 1)
- Oct. 24 vs. Tennessee: 18-of-32, 210 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, plus 18 carries for 96 yds and 2 TD in a 27-24 win
- Oct. 3 vs. Kentucky: 17 carries for 147 yds in a 35-34 loss
- 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year (2,534 pass yds, 674 rush yds)

> "Just when you're out on Sellers, he reels you back in." (Troy Finnegan, ClutchPoints draft writer, ClutchPoints: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/2027-nfl-draft-qb-rankings-arch-manning-dethroned-mistake-filled-loss)

## 90. Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami

RB7 · Sr. · 6-2, 225

**2026:** 7 games: 94 car, 457 yds, 4.9 avg, 9 TD; 7 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD

Fletcher is a 6-2, 225-pound downhill runner who carried Miami's ground game in 2025, with 1,192 yards, 12 touchdowns and a 170-yard playoff day against Texas A&M. This fall he's the finisher on an 8-0 team: nine rushing touchdowns, but just 4.9 yards a carry on about 13 carries a game. He's caught seven passes. Pauline doubts his grinding style fits every scheme, and teams will ask whether he's more than a two-down power back.

- Two rushing TDs and a receiving TD in the 38-35 win at North Carolina (Oct. 31)
- 2025: 216 carries, 1,192 yds, 12 rush TD; third-team All-ACC and Cotton Bowl Offensive MVP
- 170-plus rush yds in Miami's 10-3 playoff win over Texas A&M (Dec. 2025)
- Career: 2,770 rush yds and 35 rush TD

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.2 rating, all-scouts average rank 61.6 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Mark-FletcherJr-RB-MiamiFL)

> "He's been that guy ever since I've been here." (Shannon Dawson, Miami offensive coordinator, Miami Hurricanes On SI: https://www.si.com/college/miami/football/mark-fletcher-s-career-day-cements-his-miami-legacy-01kcyx37y4gg)

## 91. Luke Montgomery, IOL, Ohio State

IOL5 · Sr. · 6-5, 312

**2026:** Ohio State's starting guard

Montgomery is a fourth-year Buckeye and second-year starter who earned AFCA second-team All-America honors at left guard in 2025. He's quick off the ball, efficient on zone runs (an 85.2 PFF zone run-block grade last year) and physical on pulls and double teams. He didn't allow a sack in the 2025 regular season, but Indiana and Miami accounted for all three he gave up. At 6-5, 312, the question is pass protection consistency, since evaluators still see too many pressures.

- 2025: 14 starts at LG, 870 snaps; AFCA second-team All-American and second-team All-Big Ten
- 2025 PFF: 85.2 run-block grade on zone runs; no sacks allowed in the regular season
- Indiana and Miami accounted for 6 of his 16 pressures and all 3 sacks allowed in 2025 (PFF)
- 38 games played across 2023-25 (11, 13, 14)

> "Has a great first step and plays with very active feet." (Ourlads scouting staff, Ourlads NFL Scouting Services, Ourlads: https://www.ourlads.com/story/default/Guards-2027-NFL-Draft-Preview/11814/dh/)

> "Montgomery has been a good blocker for the Buckeyes, contributing dependable blocking in both phases." (WalterFootball scouting note, Draft site position rankings update, WalterFootball.com: https://walterfootball.com/GRankings2027.php)

## 92. Amare Ferrell, S, Indiana

S6 · Sr. · 6-2, 205

**2026:** 9 games: 43 tkl, 3 INT

Ferrell is a senior strong safety in Indiana's 4-2-5, and he makes plays on the ball. He had four interceptions and seven breakups in 2025, earning second-team All-Big Ten. He had none through six games this fall, then picked off Julian Sayin twice in a 19-15 loss to Ohio State and added another at Michigan a week later. Indiana is 8-1. Analysts are split: Kiper has him fourth among safeties, but he's outside CBS Sports' top 150 and Jordan Reid's top 50. He'll need a strong pre-draft process to settle that argument.

- Intercepted Julian Sayin twice in a 19-15 loss to Ohio State on Oct. 17, then had another interception in a 13-6 overtime win at Michigan on Oct. 24
- 2025: 4 INT, 7 PBU, second-team All-Big Ten
- Starting strong safety in Indiana's 4-2-5 for an 8-1 team
- Mel Kiper's No. 4 safety (Oct. 30)

NFL Draft Buzz: 84 rating, all-scouts average rank 150.5 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Amare-Ferrell-DB-Indiana)

## 93. Duce Robinson, WR, Florida State

WR12 · Sr. · 6-6, 222

**2026:** 8 games: 24 rec, 438 yds, 4 TD, 18.3 avg

Robinson is a 6-6 target with rare size for the position, and last year he produced at an elite rate per route (3.03 yards per route run, sixth in the country per PFF). The 2026 volume hasn't been there. He has 24 catches in eight games, though at 18.3 yards a catch he's still producing when targeted, and he played well against Alabama. Renner left him off his top 150 in mid-October. The question is whether a big receiver who wins with size can separate often enough to be more than a red-zone piece.

- Leads Florida State in catches (24) and receiving yards (438)
- 3.03 yards per route run in 2025, sixth-best in college football (PFF)
- Played well against Alabama (WalterFootball) in a 50-36 loss on Sept. 19

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.7 rating, all-scouts average rank 62.8 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Duce-Robinson-WR-USC)

## 94. Jyaire Hill, CB, Michigan

CB10 · rJr. · 6-2, 190

**2026:** 8 games: 36 tkl, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PD

Hill looks the part at 6-2 and 190, and he's been part of Michigan's secondary since the 2023 national title team. PFF credits him with consistent work in both man and zone. His 2026 line leans toward tackling, with 36 stops in eight games, one interception (a pick of John Mateer that set up the go-ahead score in a 17-10 win over Oklahoma) and two passes defended. Scouts want more plays on the ball. PFF notes he's dropped more interceptions than he's caught, which helps explain his rankings outside the top 90 at CBS and PFF.

- Picked off Oklahoma's John Mateer to set up Michigan's go-ahead touchdown in a 17-10 win (Sept. 12)
- One of the few players left from Michigan's 2023 national title team (PFF)
- 7 tackles each vs. Western Michigan (Sept. 5) and Iowa (Sept. 26)
- Appeared as a first-rounder in a May 2025 Bleacher Report mock draft

## 95. Koi Perich, S, Oregon

S7 · Jr. · 6-1, 202

**2026:** 8 games: 53 tkl, 2 INT, 1 PBU

Perich came to Oregon this year as a transfer from Minnesota, where he had five interceptions as a true freshman in 2024 and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors. He's been a high-volume tackler for the Ducks, with 53 tackles in eight games, including 11 against both Boise State and UCLA, plus interceptions against USC and UCLA. The concern carried over from 2025 is tackling efficiency: he missed more than 15 percent of his attempts that year. He's the starting free safety for a 5-3 team, and scouts will want cleaner tackling from the last man back.

- 2026: 11 tackles each against Boise State (34-27 win) and UCLA (17-15 loss), with interceptions at USC (41-27 win) and against UCLA
- As a true freshman at Minnesota in 2024: 5 INT, 3 PBU, 2.5 TFL
- Earned first-team All-Big Ten honors at Minnesota before transferring to Oregon
- Mel Kiper's No. 5 safety (Oct. 30)

NFL Draft Buzz: 83.4 rating, all-scouts average rank 64 (https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Koi-Perich-DB-Minnesota)

## 96. Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas

WR13 · Jr. · 6-2, 214

**2026:** 8 games: 36 rec, 470 yds, 4 TD

Wingo leads Texas with 36 catches for 470 yards, ahead of the more heralded Cam Coleman in volume. He's 6-2 and 214 pounds with real athleticism, and he's been the more consistent target for Arch Manning. What he hasn't done is make many big plays: 13.1 yards per catch and four touchdowns. Hands were a preseason concern, and PFF wanted to see him win more contested balls. Renner left him out of his midseason top 150, so he needs a strong November to stay in the top-100 conversation.

- Leads Texas in catches (36) and receiving yards (470), ahead of Cam Coleman
- Led Texas in receiving in 2025
- Preseason concern: an 11.5% drop rate (A to Z Sports); PFF wanted him to win more contested targets

NFL Draft Buzz: 86.4 rating, all-scouts average rank 59.4 (https://nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Ryan-Wingo-WR-Texas)

## 97. Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama

CB11 · Jr. · 6-0, 196

**2026:** 17 tkl, 0 INT through Oct. 17

*Leg injury; missed the Oct. 24 game against Texas A&M.*

Brown has the résumé: a five-star from Mater Dei, three interceptions as a true freshman and two pick-sixes in 2025, one a 99-yarder against Tennessee. At 6-0 and 196 he has the size teams want, and his 6.9 percent missed-tackle rate in 2025 was strong. This season has been quieter, with no interceptions in seven games before a leg injury kept him out against Texas A&M on Oct. 24. Renner has questioned his press technique, and PFF noted three single-game grades below 50 last year. Health and consistency are the questions.

- Two pick-sixes in 2025 totaling 149 return yards, including a 99-yarder against Tennessee (PFF)
- Three interceptions as a true freshman in 2024 after starring at Mater Dei (PFN)
- 3 PD vs. Florida State (Sept. 19)
- 6.9 percent missed-tackle rate and one penalty in 2025 (PFN)

> "the maturity that he had, the quiet confidence that he had about this team" (Chris Doering, SEC Network analyst, BamaHammer: https://bamahammer.com/zabien-brown-s-quiet-confidence-made-an-sec-network-analyst-a-believer-in-alabama-chris-doering)

## 98. Cayden Green, OT, Missouri

OT10 · Sr. · 6-5, 324

**2026:** Missouri's starting left tackle

Green made first-team All-SEC in 2025 in his first season at left tackle after starting at left guard, and PFF charged him with just seven pressures. WalterFootball still has him at left tackle this fall for a Missouri team that was 5-2 through Oct. 17. Most evaluators think he fits better inside, and ESPN's Miller and Reid both ranked him the top guard in the class in June. Boards are split: Renner had him 79th on Oct. 14, while Vikings Wire ranked him the No. 3 lineman on Oct. 31.

- 2025 first-team All-SEC in his first season at left tackle, after starting at left guard in 2024
- Allowed 7 pressures in 2025 (PFF) and 2 sacks (WalterFootball)
- 2026 preseason first-team All-SEC and second-team All-America
- Began at Oklahoma: 12 games, 5 starts as a 2023 freshman

> "Green is a sleeper that could be a riser during the draft process." (Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball draft analyst, WalterFootball: https://walterfootball.com/OTRankings2027.php)

## 99. Zereoue Williams, OT, Utah

OT11 · Sr. (6th year) · 6-8, 305

**2026:** Started Utah's first five games at left tackle; 0 sacks or pressures allowed in his first three

Williams spent five seasons as a backup, playing 37 games behind Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, before taking over at left tackle as a sixth-year senior. He started Utah's first five games there and didn't allow a sack, pressure or penalty through the first three, per StickToTheModel's tracking. He's a listed 6-8 and 305 with the frame and movement teams look for on the blind side. The question is a starting résumé that's barely half a season long, yet a few teams told WalterFootball he could rise into the first round.

- Played 37 games as a backup from 2021 to 2025 behind Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, both first-round picks in April 2026
- Utah's line earned Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week after the Kansas game; voted to Utah's 2026 Leadership Council
- Rose 48 spots on StickToTheModel's consensus board in the week after Oct 26, to No. 118

> "the frame and athleticism required to shut down pass rushers" (Justin Melo, NFL Draft On SI analyst, NFL Draft On SI (via Yahoo Sports): https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2027-nfl-draft-5-midseason-140005770.html)

## 100. John Nestor, S, Minnesota

S8 · Sr. · 6-1, 210

**2026:** 8 games: 35 tkl, 5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FF

*Ranked as a safety; Minnesota lists him as a starting cornerback.*

Nestor began his career as a reserve at Iowa, transferred to Minnesota for 2025 and broke out with six interceptions in 11 games. He's a 6-1, 210-pound senior listed at cornerback on the Gophers' depth chart, while CBS Sports ranks him among the safeties, and that flexibility is part of his appeal. The interceptions have slowed in 2026, with one in eight games, but he's been active near the line with five tackles for loss and a forced fumble in an 11-tackle game against Iowa. The question is where he lines up in the NFL: corner, nickel or safety.

- 2025 at Minnesota: 50 tackles, 6 TFL, 6 INT, 6 PD in 11 games
- Two interceptions and a fumble recovery in a snowy 17-7 win over Wisconsin in November 2025
- 2026: 11 tackles and a forced fumble in a 13-10 win over Iowa, his former school, on Oct. 24
- No. 74 on Mike Renner's Oct. 14 top 150

## How the board works

## Who's eligible

A player can enter the 2027 draft if he's at least three years out of high school, which means anyone who graduated in 2024 or earlier. Underclassmen have to apply by the NFL's January deadline. A player who announces he's staying in school comes off the board at the next update.

## How the board is ranked

On-field results come first: what a player has done in 2026 and against whom, then the body of work before it. Traits and position value come next, because a left tackle and a slot receiver with the same grade aren't worth the same pick. Outside boards are a check, not a template: this edition reads ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. (Oct. 30) and Jordan Reid, CBS Sports' Mike Renner (Oct. 14), PFF, The Game Haus, Draft Countdown and NFL Draft Buzz, which averages the major boards. An injury doesn't take a player off the board unless it takes him out of this draft; a hurt player is ranked on his tape and flagged in red.

## Where the numbers and quotes come from

Stats come from cfbstats.com, school and ESPN stat pages, and game stories, through the games of Nov. 1. Offensive linemen don't have box scores, so their lines carry starts and, where a source reports them, sacks and pressures allowed. Every quote was copied from the page linked under it, and no article is quoted more than once on the board.

## Editions

- [2027 NFL Draft big board: the midseason top 100](https://www.raidersdaily.xyz/draft/2027/midseason)