By Henry Hansen
- Fernando Mendoza LV Qb
Mendoza is the consensus #1 pick in this draft due to the Raiders needing a quarterback and Mendoza having a high value at the position. It is an easy pick, the Heisman winner is going 1st overall.
- Arvell Reese, NYJ LB
Arvell Reese is one of the most exciting prospects in the draft, being one of the most versatile outside linebackers in the draft. The Jets are in sore need of a dominant presence on defense, and they will be happy to pick Reese.
- Francis Mauigoa AZ OT
Francis Mauigoa is the premier tackle in this draft. His power, combined with his ability to take defenders out of the play establish him as a high draft pick. The Cardinals, who are in desperate need of a tackle, will almost surely take Mauigoa.
- David Bailey TEN Edge
David Bailey’s elite speed and block-shedding capabilities shoot him into the 4th spot in this draft. Tennessee’s desperate need at the edge rusher position makes him a strong candidate for the #4 Pick.
- Carnell Tate, NYG WR
Carnell Tate is the highest-ranked receiver in this draft, and his elite separation capabilities allow him to make highlight plays and keep defenses on their toes. He will pair extremely well with Malik Nabers on the Giants.
- Spencer Fano CLE OT
Spencer Fano fills the Browns’ need for a tackle. His large frame and hands allow him to bully opposing defenders. This is an easy pick for the browns to make, allowing them to bolster their offensive line
- Rueben Bain WAS Edge
Rueben Bain will slot into Washington’s D-line and get mentorship from one of the greatest edge rushers of our generation, Von Miller. His excellent shifting will be a large asset to Washington.
- Caleb Downs NO S
Caleb Downs is a once-in-a-generation prospect at the safety position; his amazing production makes him highly touted, but the teams that have had him before have had larger needs than safety. The Saints will be overjoyed to have him on their roster.
- Jeremiyah Love, KC RB
A can’t-miss Notre Dame running back prospect, going to a team that has needed a running back for over 5 years, this is a no-brainer. Love is going to the Chiefs, and free up the passing game in Kansas City.
- Keldric Faulk CIN Edge
After losing Trey Hendrickson to free agency, the Bengals are in desperate need of a replacement. Keldric Faulk is the best option at this point in the draft. The Bengals will secure their edge rusher here.
- Mansoor Delane MIA CB
Miami has the worst cornerback room in the NFL. Mansoor Delane is their solution. His amazing pass-breakup capability makes quarterbacks think twice before throwing near him.
- Sonny Styles DAL LB
Sonny Styles will be the steal of the draft. His insane athleticism, coupled with his massive frame allow him to fly around the field and make plays. The Cowboys will be granted one of the best prospects in the draft with the 12th pick.
- Jermod McCoy LAR CB
McCoy can play physically off the line and track the receiver; he will be a solid player in the NFL. His 4 interceptions this season show he has good hands for a cornerback. He is a complete player, but his only recent fault was being sidelined with an ACL injury for the entire 2025 season.
- Jordyn Tyson BAL WR
Tyson’s quick twitch allows him to create space between himself and the defender. His ability to catch the ball is very good, and he can also run decoy routes to free up other players. He needs to improve his high-pressure hands. He can catch amazingly well, but drops the ball in focus situations.
- Cashius Howell TB Edge
Cashius Howell will fill the Buccaneers’ need at edge rusher. His amazing ability to pressure the quarterback will satisfy any head coach, but his technique needs to improve if he wants to succeed at the NFL level.
- Peter Woods, NYJ DL
Woods has the ability to disrupt plays from the interior. He blows up run plays and makes quarterbacks have limited time on pass plays. The flaws with Woods are his shorter arms, his lack of anchoring ability against double-teams, and his tendency to overcommit to gaps. If he can resolve these issues in the NFL, the team that drafts him will be satisfied for a long while.
- Kadyn Proctor DET OT
His massive frame allows for him to bully opposing rushers off of the line. However, when the defender isn’t in front of him, he suffers from poor decision-making. If he can be coached to make better decisions, he will surely succeed for the Lions.
- Avieon Terrell MIN CB
Avieon Terrell is able to play both inside and outside with his good athleticism at the cornerback position. His ability to run support when necessary is a skill that is invaluable to any NFL defense. His only fault is his 5’11” frame, leaving him open to deep-threat wide receivers.
- Kenyon Sadiq CAR TE
Sadiq is an amazing route-runner, receiver, and a huge threat on passing plays. However, his frame concerns me with his blocking capability against edge rushers. He has shown a habit of leaning as a point-of-attack blocker, and if this habit persists, he may not be effective in the blocking game. I often compare him to Kyle Pitts or David Njoku.
- Akheem Mesidor DAL Edge
His insane drive and finesse allow him to penetrate the backfield and pressure the pass. His biggest drawback is his height and length, which make him small for an edge rusher. His age is also a factor; he is entering the draft at 25 years old.
- Makai Lemon PIT WR
His amazing press release coupled with his ridiculous grip strength with the ball in his hands makes Lemon the perfect fit in Pittsburgh. His only flaw is his average after-the-catch production, not showing any special talents after that point.
- Olaivavega Ioane LAC IOL
Ioane is a solid guard with a typical build with good power at his position. However, his below average lateral quickness hinder his draft stock and his ability to play guard at the highest level. He also lacks reactive quickness to make sudden recovery decisions.
- Caleb Lomu PHI OT
Possessing a good frame with room for more muscle mass, Lomu can be a good guard in the NFL. His good composure allows him to fend off blitzes well. One drawback is his footwork. He does not have good enough footwork to be elite in the NFL, and will need to train that once he gets there.
- Denzel Boston CLE WR
His good early acceleration allows him to burst off of the line and create separation, and his fluid route-running capabilities make him a great prospect at the receiver position. However, his separation closes as the route continues.
- Caleb Banks CHI DL
Outstanding physical traits are the highlight of Banks as a prospect. His other skills include: has power to press and separate at the point, controls the action convincingly when he lands first, and above-average first-step quickness and pursuit movements.
- Kevin Concepcion BUF WR
His outstanding acceleration during the first 15 yards of the route allow him to produce a great amount of separation. He runs very good routes, and has an ability to create route leverage. His downsides are his run-blocking capabilities, and his trouble adjusting to throws at varying speeds.
- C.J. Allen SF LB
Allen can mirror running backs, and limit yards after the catch very well. These traits make a great linebacker prospect, but his downsides are his man coverage ability, along with his hip tightness that limits his stride length and movement speed.
- Monroe Freeling HOU OT
A massive tackle prospect with amazing length and frame, Freeling will be a staple on the Texans offensive line. His flaws are that he has inconsistent hand placement and feel for run blocking execution.
- Ty Simpson LAR QB
Ty Simpson is the eventual Matthew Stafford replacement. When Stafford retires in the following few years, Simpson will have learned from him, and be ready to replace the future Hall-of-Famer. His exceptional footwork makes him a prime candidate for Stafford’s future replacement. However, his smaller frame and his inconsistent deep ball, along with his inexperience, make him a risky prospect to draft.
- Colton Hood DEN CB
His excellent run-stopping capability at the corner position, coupled with his discipline against high and low route concepts make Hood an amazing prospect. His downfalls are in his loss of sight of ball flight, and his possibility of struggling against twitchy NFL receivers.
- T.J. Parker NE Edge
His great production in college makes teams want Parker on their D-line. He is a good prospect, but his below average pursuit speed, along with his need to diversify his rushing tools, make him fall this far in the draft.
- Brandon Cisse SEA CB
Coming off of a Super Bowl title, the Seahawks have a pretty complete team. The addition of Cisse will simply bolster their secondary. He has an insane upside, but a low floor. He is the ultimate “Boom or Bust” prospect in the draft. His explosive athleticism, combined with his good size allow him to be a threat in the secondary. His weaknesses are his below average play-recognition, along with his need to read the quarterback’s eyes.