2026 Top 100 NFL Draft Prospects

In a month filled with Opening Days, shining moments, and traditions unlike any other, there’s only one event that inspired a Hollywood classic: the NFL Draft. It remains one of the most entertaining—and important—weekends in sports.

For the sixth consecutive year, I’ve taken a shot at ranking the top 100 players in this class. While this group hasn’t received the same hype as 2021 or 2024, I believe it’s deeper and more interesting than people think.

As a reminder, my tier rankings are:

· Blue Chip: Best of the best; perennial All-Pro

· Tier 1: No doubt first round top ten caliber player; franchise cornerstone

· Tier 2: Solid first-round prospect; either very high floor or Tier 1 ceiling with a Tier 3 floor

· Tier 3: Second-round prospect but would be ok drafting in round one. They either lack the ceiling or the consistency of the first three tiers.

· Tier 4: Second-round prospect who should be drafted in second round; Should be a starter/rotational player in the NFL but lacks elite upside

· Tier 5: Third-round prospect who would be ok drafting in second round; Has some NFL starter traits but ultimately will most likely be a role player (think designated pass rusher or gadget receiver)

· Tier 6: Third-round prospect who should go in round 3. Low-impact starter at lower value position or high-end backup at premium position.

Without further ado— here is how I see the 2026 draft class.

BLUE CHIP:

1.) Caleb Downs; S Ohio State (Consensus Board Rank: 6)

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that football, like any other sport, is still a game of skill.

Caleb Downs has been the best player on every field he’s stepped on. If there were real concerns about his athleticism, Alabama and Ohio State wouldn’t be sending him back to return punts—where he casually scored two touchdowns.

I understand the philosophy of avoiding a safety in the top five due to positional value and overall impact. But if the goal is simply to identify the best football players in this draft, Downs stands in a tier of his own.

TIER 1

2.) David Bailey; Edge Texas Tech (Consensus Board Rank: 5)

3.) Arvell Reese; Edge Ohio State (Consensus Board Rank: 2)

4.) Rueben Bain; Edge Miami (Consensus Board Rank: 7)

I’ve gone back and forth on the order of these three since the start of draft season, and ultimately landed on ranking them from least risky to most. Like Downs, Bailey was the best player in every game he played this past season. Even if he’s slightly smaller than you’d typically want from a top-five edge rusher, he showed no real play strength concerns, and his production profile mirrors that of elite NFL edge rushers. He checks the most boxes of the three for me, which gives him the edge at No. 2.

I don’t have any strong objections to someone saying Arvell Reese is the best player in this class. However, if you’re going to take him in the top three, you likely need to play him at edge—and we simply don’t have as much evidence of him dominating there as we do with Bailey or even Bain. That can be viewed as a positive and an argument for him having the highest ceiling in the class, but it does introduce some uncertainty.

As for Bain, he’s probably the best player of the three right now, but there’s no denying that his arm length makes him a true outlier. His tape is strong enough that I wouldn’t let that stop me from taking him in the top ten (assuming no off-field concerns), but it’s fair to say he carries the biggest question mark of the group. Ultimately, I think all three will be very good NFL players, and they should probably be the first three non-quarterbacks selected in this draft.

5.) Jeremiyah Love; RB Notre Dame (Consensus Board Rank: 3)

Love isn’t as good as Bijan Robinson or Saquon Barkley. He’s not as agile or as consistent on a down-to-down basis as those two, and because he hunts big plays so often, there will be times he puts your offense in second- or third-and-long.

With that said, he’s a phenomenal running back prospect—and exactly the type modern offenses should be targeting. Teams want to use the run game as another way to generate explosive plays, and Love fits that mold perfectly. A “bigger Jahmyr Gibbs” can function in any offense, and with the right offensive line and play-caller, he can be an immediate ceiling-raiser.

TIER 2

6.) Sonny Styles; LB Ohio State (Consensus Board Rank: 4

I always viewed Styles as a solid linebacker prospect, but it wasn’t until after his impressive combine workout that I realized how special of an athlete he is. If you’re going to take a linebacker as high as Styles is likely to go, he needs to have a “best linebacker in the NFL” type of ceiling—and thanks to his athleticism and instincts, Styles fits that description.

7.) Mansoor Delane; CB LSU (Consensus Board Rank: 8)

8.) Jermod McCoy; CB Tennessee (Consensus Board Rank: 13)

Two strong cornerback prospects who just miss a Tier 1 grade.

The biggest question I had about Delane was his athletic profile, but running a 4.35 in the 40-yard dash answered most of those concerns. His lack of size and length keeps him out of the Sauce Gardner/Devon Witherspoon/Christian Gonzalez tier, but his coverage skills are outstanding, and he should develop into a true CB1 in the NFL.

As for McCoy, he offers more of the physical upside that Delane lacks, but he’s been a bit more inconsistent in coverage and hasn’t played competitive football in a year and a half. His pro day testing addressed most of the concerns about his health, but until we see him back in game action, there will still be some questions.

Ultimately, I project both players as No. 1 corners in the NFL, and they should hear their names called early next Thursday.

9.) Fernando Mendoza; QB Indiana (Consensus Board Rank: 1)

As I wrote before the combine, Mendoza is a good prospect who clears the threshold of what a quarterback should look like coming out of college if I’m going to take him first overall. I don’t think he has the same physical tools or production as some of the elite quarterback prospects of this decade, but I also don’t envision a scenario where Las Vegas spends the next decade regretting taking Mendoza over any of the players listed above him on my board.

10.) Akheem Mesidor, Edge Miami (Consensus Board Rank: 23)

Mesidor’s age and history is a real concern. A 24-year-old, first-round-caliber player should dominate college competition. But make no mistake, Mesidor did dominate. He might be the best pure pass rusher in the class, and I firmly believe this breakout would have happened a year or two earlier if he had stayed healthy. If the medicals don’t check out, he’d fall much lower on my board, but without that information, I have him as a top-10 player in this class.

11. Jordyn Tyson; WR Arizona State (consensus board rank: 16)

12. Makai Lemon; WR USC (Consensus Board Rank: 12)

13. Carnell Tate; WR Ohio State (Consensus Board Rank: 9)

I’ll start by stating the obvious: there could very well be enough medical concerns with Tyson to make him undraftable. Even without full insight into his medicals, it’s concerning that he hasn’t made it through a complete season healthy. That said, on tape alone, he was easily the most impressive receiver in this class, in my opinion. He’s the only receiver who consistently dominated on short, intermediate, and deep routes, and when healthy this season, he looked every bit like a true WR1 at the NFL level.

Lemon and Tate were clearly more productive than Tyson this season, but neither is as complete of a player. I loved watching Makai Lemon—he’s incredibly competitive, catches everything in his vicinity, and is a first-down machine. However, he did struggle at times against more elite athletes at cornerback, and he’s likely limited to the slot at the next level. The game has evolved to the point where you can still be a primary option from the slot, but the lack of consistent big-play opportunities does cap his ceiling.

As for Tate, he’s almost the opposite. He posted outstanding yards per route run and contested catch numbers this past season, but most of his production came on deep throws down the sideline. That high-variance profile leads to explosive plays, but it’s not as consistent or dependable as receivers who can win over the middle. The players he most closely resembles—George Pickens, Tee Higgins, DeVonta Smith—are all high-end No. 2 receivers, but each has benefited from playing alongside a true No. 1 option. Tate was in a similar situation this year, relying on Jeremiah Smith (who I fully expect will be my No. 1 player in this article next year) at Ohio State.

Ultimately, I like all three receivers quite a bit, but I don’t view any of them as Tier 1 players, and I wouldn’t feel comfortable taking any of them in the top ten.

14.) Spencer Fano; OT Utah (Consensus Board Rank: 11)

15. Francis Mauigoa; OT Miami (Consensus Board Rank: 10)

16. Olaivavega Ioane; IOL Penn State (Consensus Board Rank: 14)

Three good offensive line prospects who leave you wanting just a little more.

Fano was my favorite tackle of the group because he’s the smoothest mover and the player I trust most in pass protection. That said, I understand the arm length concerns and why some evaluators project him as a guard.

Mauigoa had the highest number of impressive reps of the three, but he also gave up the most. I would probably take him as a guard, as I agree with those who believe he can be a Pro Bowl–level player there—which I view as more valuable than an inconsistent tackle.

Finally, Ioane was incredibly solid, but he doesn’t offer the same tackle upside as the other two.

All three are comfortable first-rounders, but much like the receivers ahead of them, they likely wouldn’t be top-10 picks in stronger draft classes.

TIER 3:

17.) Peter Woods; IDL Clemson (Consensus Board Rank: 29)

I think the drop-off between Tier 2 and Tier 3 is steeper this year than usual. I still have Woods ranked this high because, of all the players in this tier, I’ve seen him perform like an elite prospect. It’s also clear Clemson has issues developing defensive linemen and if Woods lands with a better position coach who can unlock more of his 2024 form, he could end up being a steal.

18. Denzel Boston; WR Washington (Consensus Board Rank: 26)

19. Omar Cooper Jr; WR Indiana (Consensus Board Rank: 20)

No need to overthink these two. They’re both very good receivers who lack the high-end athleticism to be true No. 1 options, but they project as steady No. 2 receivers who will consistently move the chains and make their future teams very happy.

20.) Kenyon Sadiq; TE Oregon (Consensus Board Rank: 15)

I’m not as high on Sadiq as others. There’s no denying that running a 4.39 at 240 pounds is wildly impressive, but he lacks the wiggle, size, and blocking profile of recent first-round tight ends. I think he’ll be a good receiving tight end and capable blocker, but that’s more of a late Day 1/early Day 2 profile rather than someone who should go in the top half of the first round.

21. Dillon Thieneman; S Oregon (Consensus Board Rank: 18)

22. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren; S Toledo (Consensus Board Rank: 19)

In most years—when the best player in the class isn’t a safety—these two would be in a legitimate competition for the top spot at the position. I really like both players and think they’ll have long NFL careers.

Thieneman is probably a bit better in coverage right now, but I think McNeil-Warren’s ability in coverage is slightly underrated, largely because of the attention his size draws.

Both players could fall further than expected given how deep this safety class is, but they’re two of the safest picks you can make in this draft.

23. KC Concepcion; WR Texas A&M (Consensus Board Rank: 24)

There’s a very real scenario where Concepcion ends up as the top receiver in this class. I’d argue his speed and separation ability are the best in the group, comparable to recent first-round receivers like Zay Flowers and Jaylen Waddle.

That said, there’s also a possibility he ends up more of a gadget player at the NFL level due to his ball skills and lack of precision as a route runner.

I would bet on the upside and take Concepcion in the first round, but he definitely comes with more risk than the other receivers that will go in round one.

24. Avieon Terrell; CB Clemson (Consensus Board Rank: 25)

25. CJ Allen; LB Georgia (Consensus Board Rank: 36.)

I’m not sure either of these players will go in the first round, but I do think they’re two of the safest picks in this class.

Terrell tested poorly, in part due to lingering hamstring issues, but if he’s healthy, he’s a very solid cover corner and a reliable tackler. He projects as a strong No. 2 corner at the next level.

As for Allen, he plays exactly how you’d expect the middle linebacker and captain of Georgia’s defense to play—always in position, elite against the run, and making sure everyone is aligned and doing their job. His lack of top-end athleticism shows up at times in coverage, but it’s not hard to envision him developing into a player like T.J. Edwards or a healthier version of Nakobe Dean.

26. Malachi Lawrence; edge UCF (Consensus Board Rank: 49)

27. D’Angelo Ponds; CB Indiana (Consensus Board Rank: 40)

28. Jacob Rodriguez; LB Texas Tech (Consensus Board Rank: 52)

This is the first point where I really break away from the consensus board, and it also happens to include three of my favorite players in the draft.

Lawrence is still a bit raw and has work to do against the run, but he is (a) one of the most athletic and (b) one of the most skilled pass rushers in this class. I’ll bet on that combination every time.

If D’Angelo Ponds were four inches taller and 15 pounds heavier, he’d be right there with Delane and McCoy in the cornerback rankings. His tape, toughness, and tenacity all scream first-round player—he just comes in a third-round-sized package.

Finally, I’m not sure what more Jacob Rodriguez can do to establish himself as one of the best linebackers—and players—in this class. He’s not as physically imposing as someone like Sonny Styles, but he tested at an elite level across the board and was one of the best linebackers in college football this season. He gets knocked down slightly due to positional value, but anything outside the top 40 feels far too low, in my opinion.

Tier 4

29. Cashius Howell; Edge Texas A&M (Consensus Board Rank: 30)

30. TJ Parker; Edge Clemson (Consensus Board Rank: 35)

Two very different types of edge rushers, but they carry similar grades for me.

Howell has great bend and the kind of first step you’re looking for in an edge rusher, but he has even shorter arms than Bain, and unlike Bain, that shows up at times against the run. He’s probably best suited as a high-end designated pass rusher at the next level.

As for Parker, he’s much more of a true edge-setting run defender with some pass-rush upside—more than some others in this class—but I would be surprised if he ever consistently becomes a double-digit sack or 20% pass-rush win rate player.

Both have value in the NFL, but I would prefer each of them in Round 2.

31.) Max Iheanachor; OT Arizona St (Consens Board Rank: 38)

32.) Monroe Freeling; OT Georgia (Consensus Board Rank: 22)

33.) Blake Miller; OT Clemson (Consensus Board Rank: 31)

34.) Caleb Lomu; OT Utah (Consensus Board Rank: 28)

35.) Kadyn Proctor; OT Alabama (Consensus Board Rank: 17)

All of these tackles will likely be selected in the first round because once you get past this group, the class drops off significantly. However, each of them has enough concerns that none earn a true first-round grade from me.

My favorite of the group is Iheanachor. He may be the most raw, but he flashed more than anyone else on this list, and given how little football he’s played, it’s not hard to envision him developing into an elite tackle with the right coaching staff.`

36. Keldric Faulk; Edge Auburn (Consensus Board Rank: 21)

Faulk is one of the youngest and most athletic players in this draft class, so I fully understand the first-round hype. I just don’t think you can take him and reasonably expect him to become an above-average edge rusher, and I personally wouldn’t be comfortable selecting a player like that before Round 2.

37.) Chris Johnson; CB San Diego State (Consensus Board Rank: 34)

38,) Colton Hood; CB Tennessee (Consensus Board Rank: 32)

Two very good—but not great—cornerback prospects.

Hood is probably the better man-coverage corner at this point, while Johnson’s skill set fits more naturally in a zone scheme. If Johnson had played at a bigger program, I would likely have him higher on my board, as he passes the eye test and checks all the production boxes I look for in a first-round corner.

39.) Christen Miller; IDL Georgia (Consensus Board Rank: 42)

40.) Kayden McDonald; IDL Ohio State (Consensus Board Rank: 27)

41.) Lee Hunter; IDL Texas Tech (Consensus Board Rank: 44)

42. Caleb Banks; IDL Florida (Consensus Board Rank: 37)

Banks has the most upside as both an athlete and a pass rusher, but his injuries and lack of consistency make him the clear highest-risk player in this group.

I don’t view Miller, McDonald, or Hunter as first-round players, but I like all three quite a bit in the second. Miller and McDonald both project as excellent run defenders and capable pocket-pushers, in the mold of a player like Eddie Goldman.

Hunter’s testing raises some questions about his upside, but he was excellent at the Senior Bowl, and I think he’s more than capable of becoming a solid rotational player along the defensive line.

43. Emmanuel Pregnon; IOL Oregon (Consensus Board Rank: (Consensus Board Rank 46)

44.) R Mason Thomas; Edge Oklahoma (Consensus Board Rank: 53)

45.) Joshua Josephs; Edge Tennessee (Consensus Board Rank: 73)

46.) Gabe Jacas; Edge Illinois (Consensus Board Rank: 47)

47.) Derrick Moore; Edge Michigan (Consensus Board Rank: 69)

48.) Zion Young; Edge Missouri (Consensus Board Rank: 37)

This is another area of the draft where my rankings start to deviate quite a bit from the consensus.

Thomas and Josephs are both undersized—and in Josephs’ case, there are some durability concerns—but they are also menacing pass rushers. Thomas’ frame likely won’t support much additional weight, but if Josephs can add 10–15 pounds without losing his explosiveness, he has James Pearce–type upside (hopefully without the off-field concerns).

The player I like the least from this group is Young, who seems to be generating the most hype. I have no doubt he can be a solid pocket pusher and run defender, but when you factor in his limited pass-rush arsenal, underwhelming testing, and some off-field red flags, I don’t really understand where the first-round buzz is coming from.

49. Germie Bernard; WR Alabama (Consensus Board Rank: 55)

50. Bryce Lance; WR North Dakota State (Consensus Board Rank: 95)

51. Chris Brazzel; WR Tennessee (Consensus Board Rank: 51)

Bernard is your prototypical slot WR3. There’s nothing flashy about his game, but he gets open and moves the chains.

Brazzell really pops on tape, and he’s another player who could end up as the best receiver in this class. However, given Tennessee’s recent track record at the position, I can’t justify taking a receiver from that program in the top 50, no matter how talented he looks.

My favorite player in this group is Lance. The younger brother of former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance, he blew away the combine, and his tape is full of reps where he’s simply dusting defenders. I would have liked to see him face stronger competition, but I also respect that he turned down bigger NIL offers to honor his original commitment. He’s more likely to be selected in Round 3 than where I have him ranked, but among the Day 2, high-upside receivers, Lance is the one I’d bet on to break out.

52. Jadarian Price; RB Notre Dame (Consensus Board Rank: 43)

It’s not often that the two best running backs in a draft class come from the same school, but Price is clearly the second-best back in this group. He didn’t show much as a receiver, but he’s a strong runner with breakaway ability and projects as a future starter.

53. Jake Golday; LB Cincinnati (Consensus Board Rank: 50)

54. Keionte Scott; S Miami (Consensus Board Rank: 61)

55.) AJ Haulcy; S LSU (Consensus Board Rank: 50)

56.) Bud Clark; S TCU (Consensus Board Rank: 79)

57.) Treydan Stukes; S Arizona St (Consensus Board Rank: 62)

These are four really good safety prospects and probably the best argument against taking a Dillon Thieneman or Emmanuel McNeil-Warren in Round 1.

Scott and Stukes played more of a slot corner role in college, but the best way to use them is downhill and facing the ball—similar to players like C.J. Gardner-Johnson or Brian Branch. Both are on the older side, but their tape is easily strong enough to warrant second-round consideration.

Clark and Haulcy are more traditional cover safeties. Clark is probably the better athlete and more likely to create game-changing turnovers, but he’s also more prone to giving up big plays. Like Scott and Stukes, I’d be very comfortable taking either player in Round 2 and starting them at free safety in Week 1.

58.) Ty Simpson; QB Alabama (Consensus Board Rank; 36)

Ty Simpson is probably more talented than your typical Day 2 quarterback prospect. He has a lively arm, moves well in and out of the pocket, and has plenty of positive plays on tape.

There are two major concerns with Simpson:

1.) He has only started 15 games, and there’s limited precedent for quarterbacks with that little experience developing into reliable starters.
2.) At 6’1”, 192 pounds, he’s smaller than the typical NFL quarterback.

The concern with drafting an undersized and inexperienced quarterback is twofold: (a) that his play regresses as teams get more tape on him, and (b) whether he can physically hold up over a full NFL season. In his lone season as a starter, Simpson experienced both.

Because of that, I don’t think you can justify taking him in Round 1.

Tier 5:

59. Skyler Bell; WR Connecticut (Consensus Board Rank: 77)

60. Chris Bell; WR Louisville (Consensus Board Rank: 58)

I like both Bells (no relation), but Chris is the more intriguing prospect. He has as much breakaway speed and explosion as any receiver in this class, and his ability to turn a slant into a touchdown is something few others can replicate.

However, there are concerns. He’s (a) coming off a serious knee injury and will likely miss a large portion of his rookie season, and (b) lacks a sophisticated route tree. Teams will have to decide whether Bell is more likely to develop into A.J. Brown or Treylon Burks.

61. Brandon Cisse; CB South Carolina (Consensus Board Rank: 48)

62. Keith Abney; CB Arizona State (Consensus Board Rank: 67)

63. Dani Dennis-Sutton; Edge Penn State (Consensus Board Rank: 74)

Dennis-Sutton entered the season with hopes of following the path of former Nittany Lions like Micah Parsons and Abdul Carter—elite athletes whose roles were figured out after the fact. He didn’t fully meet those expectations on the field, but given his relative inexperience, he still flashed as a promising edge rusher. When you factor in his elite athleticism, he’s a Day 2 edge I’d be willing to invest in.

64. Max Klare; Tight End Ohio State (Consensus Board Rank: 65)

65. Zakee Wheatley; Safety Penn State (Consensus Board Rank: 85)

66. Anthony Hill Jr; LB Texas (Consensus Board Rank: 45)

67. Josiah Trotter; LB Missouri (Consensus Board Rank: 59)

Twenty years ago, Trotter and Hill would likely both be getting first-round buzz. With the recent resurgence of the run game, they could still hear their names called early on Day 2. I have them lower on my board because neither is an NFL-caliber coverage defender yet, but if that can be developed, both have tremendous upside.

68. Antonio Williams; WR Clemson (Consensus Board Rank: 64)

69. Mike Washington Jr; RB Arkansas (Consensus Board Rank: 76)

70. Keylan Rutledge; IOL Georgia Tech (Consensus Board Rank: 60)

71. Chase Bisontis; IOL Texas A&m (Consensus Board Rank: 41)

72. Gracen Halton; IDL Oklahoma (Consensus Board Rank: 100)

73. Caleb Tiernan; IOL Northwestern (Consensus Board Rank: 70)

74. Gennings Dunker; IOL Iowa (Consensus Board Rank: 66)

75. Jake Slaughter; Center Florida (Consensus Board Rank: 107)

Halton may struggle as a run defender due to his size, but I really like him as a pass-rushing 3-technique. If your team values undersized, quick defensive tackles, he’s a strong fit.

As for the rest of this group, there are two players worth highlighting for opposite reasons. Chase Bisontis is reportedly getting first-round buzz, but if I’m drafting a guard that early, he needs to be a dominant run blocker—and there just aren’t many reps of Bisontis playing that way. He has the size and frame to be a steady pass protector, but that’s a skill set you can often find in free agency without spending premium draft capital.

On the flip side, most consensus boards have the center prospects clustered together, but Slaughter clearly stood out to me. He’s tall, and there are some reps where he loses leverage, but he moves very well and graded above average as both a run and pass blocker. If your team runs a zone-heavy scheme, Slaughter would be an excellent fit.

TIER 6:

76. Kyle Louis; LB Pittsburgh (Consensus Board Rank: 75)

Louis isn’t the biggest, but he’s the smoothest coverage linebacker in this class. His tape reminds me a lot of Daiyan Henley coming out, who has developed into a really solid starting linebacker in the NFL.

77. Romello Height; Edge Texas Tech (Consensus Board Rank: 81)

78. Keyron Crawford; Edge Auburn (Consensus Board Rank: 88)

79. Domonique Orange; IDL Iowa State (Consensus Board Rank: 68)

80. De’Zhaun Stribling; WR Ole Miss (Consensus Board Rank: 91)

81. Zachariah Branch; WR Georgia (Consensus Board Rank: 54)

I’m surprised to see so many analysts high on Branch, because we’ve seen this archetype play out dozens of times. He’s incredibly dynamic with the ball in his hands, but his average depth of target was just 3.3 yards this past season—the lowest of any receiver drafted since 2021.

He projects more as a gadget player who can contribute in the return game, but I don’t see him developing into a consistent, high-volume receiving threat.

82. Elijah Saratt; WR Indiana (Consensus Board Rank: 71)

83. Jaishawn Barham; Edge Michigan (Consensus Board Rank: 82)

If there’s a team that falls in love with Arvell Reese but misses out on him, Barham would be a fun consolation prize. Like Reese, he bounced between linebacker and edge, and while he’s not quite the same caliber of athlete, he was similarly disruptive.

84. Davison Igbinosun; CB Ohio State (Consensus Board Rank: 80)

85. Jack Endires; Tight End Texas (Consensus Board Rank: 114)

86. Eli Raridon; Tight End Notre Dame (Consensus Board Rank: 112)

87. Eli Stowers; Tight End Vanderbilt (Consensus Board Rank: 57)

I would describe this tight end class as more fun than good, but this cluster features two very underrated prospects and one I think is a bit overrated.

Endries had a strange season at Texas and wasn’t nearly as productive as expected, but when you watch the tape, he looks like an NFL tight end. If you can get him in the fourth round, you might end up with a real weapon. Raridon’s career at Notre Dame was plagued by injuries, but he’s another big, fast target who can attack the middle of the field.

As for Stowers, he deserves a lot of credit for transitioning into a productive tight end after entering college as a quarterback, but he’s essentially playing tight end in a quarterback’s body. He’s likely limited to being a receiving tight end at the next level—which is essentially a worse slot receiver.

88. Sam Hecht; Center Kansas State (Consensus Board Rank: 97)

89. Logan Jones; Center Iowa (Consensus Board Rank: 105)

90. Connor Lew; Center Auburn (Consensus Board Rank: 78)

91. Emmett Jonson; Running Back Nebraska (Consensus Board Rank: 130)

92. Jonah Coleman; Running Back Washington (Consensus Board Rank: 133)

93. Tacario Davis; Cornerback Washington (Consensus Board Rank: 124)

94. Ephesians Prysock; Cornerback Washington (Consensus Board Rank: 145)

Washington clearly has a type at cornerback—and it’s the type of player Matt Philbin falls in love with. Davis and Prysock are both over 6’4”, but they aren’t just physical novelties—they’re productive corners. If a team is looking to recreate the Legion of Boom, these are the kind of day-three prospects who can fill a Brandon Browner–type role.

95.Chandler Rivers; Cornerback Duke (Consensus Board Rank: 92)

96. Chris McClellan; IDL Missouri (Consensus Board Rank: 117)

97. Darrell Jackson Jr; IDL Florida State (Consensus Board Rank: 89)

98. Kamari Ramsey; Safety USC (Consensus Board Rank: 90)

99. VJ Payne; Safety Kansas State (Consensus Board Rank: 132)

100. Taurean York; Linebacker Texas A&M (Consensus Board Rank: 172)

My 100th-ranked prospect might be too small to ever be more than a special teams player, but I had to call him out. He plays the linebacker position as well as anyone in this class—including Styles and Rodriguez. There aren’t many 225-pound linebackers in today’s NFL, but York deserves recognition for being a spectacular football player.