The 2026 Draft Thread - 1st Round - 7th overall

[Dah-Dee]

I guess one thing that really bugs me about the Bain situation is, barely a year after this 22-year-old woman died, he was cited AGAIN for driving like an idiot. If nothing else, teams will and should question his maturity, decision-making, mental makeup.

 

[philibusters]

I guess one thing that really bugs me about the Bain situation is, barely a year after this 22-year-old woman died, he was cited AGAIN for driving like an idiot. If nothing else, teams will and should question his maturity, decision-making, mental makeup.

I think that will hurt him. Teams want to see that if you make a big mistake you learn from it. That shows some responsibility. Making the same mistakes repeatedly shows immaturity.

 

[RedWolf]

I am not defending him but I have known many people in a very similar situation and it was out of their control. He was not convicted of anything to the best of my knowledge.

Also, I live in Miami and you do not know what it is like driving down here. Sometimes it's insane. Much worse than the DMV. My insurance tripled when I moved here. There are many people here that learned how to drive in other countries and just don't get it. I have seen a young female in a Lamborghini weaving in and out of traffic at a crazy speed and I was doing 80. She passed me like nothing.

I am a U fan and a huge Bain fan

 

[heisenberg]

If Love is there and we trade out I’m all the way out on this regime.

Its months away and I have very little will power when it comes to this God forsaken team but I think getting love or not getting love may be the difference between me casually following this team at bars and whatnot or actually breaking down and getting youtube TV and nfl sunday ticket again.

Im so tired of watching boring football and I want some electric playmakers.

Jayden wet the whistle but we need more.

I'll pay to be entertained but I cant see myself paying all that money again for grind it out win by a field goal 17 to 14 bullshit.

 

[HTTR]

I bet a nickel that in 2 years, we’d wish we had Love instead of whoever we pick at 7 plus whoever we pick in the 3rd. I want Love. I’d go get him. He transforms this whole offense for the next 5 years.

I’m with you man. And I do think Arizona would be willing to move down from 3 to 7 for our third round pick. Leapfrog Tennessee and bring home the prize of the draft!

 

[Voice_of_Reason]

You guys are going to make the trade down people extremely grumpy. I’d get ready for a lot of blowback on that position.

I will say, I wouldn’t trade up for a RB. While I have absolutely no problem picking a RB at 7, or virtually any pick, I don’t think I’m ready to trade up for one.

 

[KDawg]

You guys are going to make the trade down people extremely grumpy. I’d get ready for a lot of blowback on that position.

I will say, I wouldn’t trade up for a RB. While I have absolutely no problem picking a RB at 7, or virtually any pick, I don’t think I’m ready to trade up for one.

I just don’t see the logic in it. It’s not like there is a glut of blue chip guys. If you trade too far back you miss out on the elite prospects.

Yes, you recoup lost draft selections, but we haven’t been great at drafting… so let’s just take the guys with a higher percentile chance to be successful and move on for a year or two…

 

[Gooseneck]

I just don’t see the logic in it. It’s not like there is a glut of blue chip guys. If you trade too far back you miss out on the elite prospects.

Yes, you recoup lost draft selections, but we haven’t been great at drafting… so let’s just take the guys with a higher percentile chance to be successful and move on for a year or two…

If there are 3 or 4 more prospects close to equal at 7 a trade down would be fine with me; We do not know if there is a player Miami or Cinn. might be in love with at 7. Outside Love being available, I would trade down to 11 at the most. I think we get a good shut down corner there. If not a good WR. With Miami's pick in the second we pick up what we did not pick up in first- WR CB. I really want a scenario where we trade down, get McCoy or Delane in the first. WR in second- we might be a receiver from the 49r's but would like insurance. A safety in the 3rd and our defense looks very good. Center later, risk on DL because Payne is gone after this year and DL is deep. Might think trading the draft pick for an earlier draft pick next year.

 

[KDawg]

If there are 3 or 4 more prospects close to equal at 7 a trade down would be fine with me; We do not know if there is a player Miami or Cinn. might be in love with at 7. Outside Love being available, I would trade down to 11 at the most. I think we get a good shut down corner there. If not a good WR. With Miami's pick in the second we pick up what we did not pick up in first- WR CB. I really want a scenario where we trade down, get McCoy or Delane in the first. WR in second- we might be a receiver from the 49r's but would like insurance. A safety in the 3rd and our defense looks very good. Center later, risk on DL because Payne is gone after this year and DL is deep. Might think trading the draft pick for an earlier draft pick next year.

Trading back to 11 doesn’t guarantee either of those corners are there. And I’m doubtful it would yield a 2nd.

 

[method man]

Agree.

As far as nuance on this. Maybe this is a way some can relate to the point, let go to the 2022 draft when they were scoping a WR.

In that one, you had Drake London, Olave, J. Williams, Garrett Wilson arguably in a tier together, then a drop off.

The problem with trading down in that draft considering how Rivera was so need driven in the draft and focused on WR -- and he was picking right at the end range of that tier 1 group where his pick was and he elected to trade down to the tier 2 group. That's exactly how not to do it IMO.

Now in 2022 if they were picking 7 and traded down to 11, they'd get one of those guys. But nope they traded right out of that tier to the next tier. 11 to 16. Yuck.

Ironically what Keim mentioned wasn't trading down in some vaccum and people are just stuck on trading down as if every trade down is the same.

He basically is saying the ideal scenario for this team is to trade down just a few spots and get a player that they graded equally. And lol I don't care if some don't believe it, I'd put money that he is not spitballing that idea on his own, I'd put money someone he trusts told him that's their mindset.

In theory, I don't love trading down. But if they are at 7 and BPA available are Tate, Downs, Delane. And they can trade down 2-3 spots and still get one of those players, I am fine with it. Context is king.

Howie might be the best at maneuvering the draft. He rarely trades down in the first. He more often trades up.

I haven't looked at it recently, but my feeling is the majority, not all, but the majority, of trade downs in the first round are for Quarterbacks. And honestly, the only trade UP for a quarterback that worked that I can remember is the Chiefs trading up to get Mahomes. I can think of a bunch that have had disastrous consequences.

And maybe a lot of GMs don't follow my philosophy. I said I'm on an island. But for a trade down to work, the players you pick up have to be better than the player you didn't pick.

I am generally opposed to a trade down in the first. I'm REALLY opposed to it early in the first, say top 10. The later you get in the draft, the less I think one spot from another matters. I'm much more open to it in other rounds.

However, in the top 10, I don't want to trade down. Because history has proven your hit rate on any player is better the higher you pick. And if you are looking for blue chip players, the most likely place to find them is in the top 10 picks of the NFL draft. There are a whole host of people who have done analytics on that, and hell, it even feeds into the draft trade charts teams use.

If I have a top 10 pick, I'm using it to pick the player with the absolute best shot of being a blue-chip player. I might even consider moving UP if there is a chance to get a blue chip player.

I also have this theory: Depth is great. Blue Chip players win SBs. You have to have depth. But if you only have "good" players and no blue chip players, you're just going to be above average to good.

Get the blue chip players first. You can build depth in a variety of ways. Use your picks, especially high picks, to get pro-bowl/all-pro players.

I generally agree with sticking and picking in the top 10 in a vacuum but I am with SIP on this one. As long as they are not passing on Love or Bailey, I don’t care if they move back a few picks.

 

[method man]

I am not defending him but I have known many people in a very similar situation and it was out of their control. He was not convicted of anything to the best of my knowledge.

Also, I live in Miami and you do not know what it is like driving down here. Sometimes it's insane. Much worse than the DMV. My insurance tripled when I moved here. There are many people here that learned how to drive in other countries and just don't get it. I have seen a young female in a Lamborghini weaving in and out of traffic at a crazy speed and I was doing 80. She passed me like nothing.

I am a U fan and a huge Bain fan

Yep. I hate to say it but SoFL could use more traffic and highway cops. Lot of jackasses driving like complete clowns there

 

[Gooseneck]

Trading back to 11 doesn’t guarantee either of those corners are there. And I’m doubtful it would yield a 2nd.

I would hold out for the second and stick; or a 3rd and 3rd next year- If No CB is there- Odds are Downs, Tate and Lemons will be there. Willing to go Downs, Tate, maybe Lemon. Subtract 10 players from the top 17 and we have someone available unless OT is overlooked in which case we have a prime trade down at 11. (another second rounder and a first next year)

1

Fernando Mendoza​

Position
QB
Class
RS Jr.
School
Indiana
Age
22.5
Height
6' 5"
Weight
225
Speed
—
Mendoza doesn't have rare physical gifts, but his football IQ, football character and ball placement are top-class, making him worthy of a first-round selection as an early-impact projection and potential franchise quarterback.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	976	91.6 8th / 316 QB	1.46#1 QB
2024	754	77.4 96th / 306 QB	0.29#37 QB
2023	549	67.5 187th / 307 QB	0.12#60 QB

PFF Rank
2

Arvell Reese​

Position
LB
Class
Jr.
School
Ohio State
Age
20.6
Height
6' 4"
Weight
243
Speed
—
Reese is an elite athlete for the position with exceptional strength. While still developing in coverage, he has the tools to become a versatile defensive weapon.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	651	75.8 176th / 784 LB	0.13#46 LB
2024	309	76.4 132nd / 809 LB	0.11#55 LB
2023	—	—	0#383 LB

PFF Rank
3

Jeremiyah Love​

Position
HB
Class
Jr.
School
Notre Dame
Age
20.8
Height
6' 0"
Weight
214
Speed
—
Simply put, Jeremiyah Love is what a first-round running back looks like: frame, athleticism, coordination and playmaker mentality. He brings true impact value in the running and passing games.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	448	93.1 1st / 448 HB	0.37#2 HB
2024	465	91.1 9th / 439 HB	0.45#2 HB
2023	147	76.1	0.01#147 HB

PFF Rank
4

Sonny Styles​

Position
LB
Class
Sr.
School
Ohio State
Age
21.3
Height
6' 5"
Weight
243
Speed
—
Styles is an attacking linebacker with excellent anticipation who thrives when playing downhill. His movement skills are strong, though his experience in coverage is still developing.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	663	88.6 14th / 784 LB	0.47#1 LB
2024	897	71.4 264th / 809 LB	0.22#18 LB
2023	543	76.1 148th / 855 LB	0.11#68 LB

PFF Rank
5

Rueben Bain Jr.​

Position
ED
Class
Jr.
School
Miami (FL)
Age
21.5
Height
6' 3"
Weight
270
Speed
—
Bain's lack of length will be a talking point, but his production and play strength outweigh those concerns. He consistently wins with power and intelligence as both a run defender and pass rusher.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	897	92.8 3rd / 872 ED	0.56#1 ED
2024	422	79.8 87th / 869 ED	0.11#52 ED
2023	627	82.2 62nd / 840 ED	0.13#47 ED

PFF Rank
6

David Bailey​

Position
ED
Class
Sr.
School
Texas Tech
Age
22.6
Height
6' 3"
Weight
250
Speed
—
Bailey lacks ideal size and length but compensates with elite explosiveness and twitch. He may not be a three-down player, but his pass-rush upside is significant.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	623	93.3 1st / 872 ED	0.45#3 ED
2024	364	90.9 9th / 869 ED	0.18#20 ED
2023	348	66.1 480th / 840 ED	0.01#234 ED

PFF Rank
7

Francis Mauigoa​

Position
T
Class
Jr.
School
Miami (FL)
Age
20.8
Height
6' 6"
Weight
315
Speed
—
Mauigoa is a well-built, well-rounded tackle prospect with a high floor as a projected starter. He brings power in the run game and quick feet in pass protection, though his ceiling may be limited by average length and kick-slide ability.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	1034	82.6 16th / 613 T	0.19#7 T
2024	914	70.7 136th / 648 T	0.06#67 T
2023	866	68.1 170th / 629 T	0.08#34 T

PFF Rank
8

Caleb Downs​

Position
S
Class
Jr.
School
Ohio State
Age
21.3
Height
6' 0"
Weight
205
Speed
—
Downs lacks elite size or athletic traits, but his football IQ is exceptional. That gives him a high floor and ceiling, with All-Pro potential in a versatile defensive role.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	682	87.5 18th / 936 S	0.45#4 S
2024	917	87.9 15th / 911 S	0.53#1 S
2023	890	85.6 23rd / 855 S	0.25#10 S

PFF Rank
9

Mansoor Delane​

Position
CB
Class
Sr.
School
LSU
Age
22.3
Height
6' 0"
Weight
190
Speed
—
Delane is a long, quick outside corner with excellent instincts and ball skills. He has the tools to start in both press and off coverage and match up against top receivers.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	623	90.5 3rd / 908 CB	0.4#6 CB
2024	721	70.5 358th / 850 CB	0.01#273 CB
2023	704	67.6 480th / 859 CB	-0.01#752 CB

PFF Rank
10

Carnell Tate​

Position
WR
Class
Jr.
School
Ohio State
Age
21.2
Height
6' 3"
Weight
195
Speed
—
Tate offers one of the highest floors among true juniors, thanks to strong hands and a consistently reliable track record as a blocker. His understanding of route running and releases is already NFL-caliber, and if he continues to add functional strength, he has the potential to become an impact receiver at the next level.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	502	88.6 11th / 1075 WR	0.32#11 WR
2024	691	70.1 279th / 1045 WR	0.12#91 WR
2023	292	64.1 556th / 1030 WR	0#404 WR

PFF Rank
11

Dillon Thieneman​

Position
S
Class
Jr.
School
Oregon
Age
21.6
Height
6' 0"
Weight
205
Speed
—
Thieneman has developed into a versatile safety who excels in coverage and downhill run support. He projects as a starting-caliber player in any scheme.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	812	91.0 6th / 936 S	0.58#1 S
2024	791	72.4 265th / 911 S	0.06#157 S
2023	814	89.5 9th / 855 S	0.13#51 S

PFF Rank
12

Spencer Fano​

Position
T
Class
Jr.
School
Utah
Age
21.4
Height
6' 6"
Weight
308
Speed
—
Fano is somewhat undersized for the position, which shows up in his power, but he is an impressive athlete with explosiveness, fluidity and balance. His grip strength and competitiveness make him a strong fit for an outside zone scheme.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	822	83.9 11th / 613 T	0.21#4 T
2024	770	92.6 1st / 648 T	0.22#4 T
2023	612	58.7 399th / 629 T	-0.06#612 T

PFF Rank
13

Monroe Freeling​

Position
T
Class
Jr.
School
Georgia
Age
21.7
Height
6' 7"
Weight
315
Speed
—
Freeling has ideal size for the position but remains inexperienced as a true junior entrant. He is a good mover best suited for an inside zone-heavy scheme, though he must continue to develop strength and anticipation to reach his starting potential.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	891	72.3 67th / 613 T	0.08#35 T
2024	609	70.1 151st / 648 T	0.05#81 T
2023	167	66.9	0#185 T

PFF Rank
14

Kenyon Sadiq​

Position
TE
Class
Jr.
School
Oregon
Age
21.1
Height
6' 3"
Weight
245
Speed
—
Sadiq is an ideal modern tight end in terms of athleticism and versatility. He can impact both the receiving and blocking phases, allowing teams to align him all over the formation. While his college production was limited, his upside is significant, making him a strong first-round projection.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	747	70.4 61st / 512 TE	0.2#10 TE
2024	350	80.4 11th / 433 TE	0.17#13 TE
2023	90	60.5	0.01#142 TE

PFF Rank
15

Makai Lemon​

Position
WR
Class
Jr.
School
USC
Age
21.8
Height
5' 11"
Weight
195
Speed
—
Lemon lacks ideal size and top-tier NFL athleticism, but his football IQ, elite body control and competitive toughness make him a top-50-caliber prospect. He projects as a starting inside-the-numbers receiver, primarily in the slot, with added return value.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	693	90.8 4th / 1075 WR	0.55#2 WR
2024	410	83.9 28th / 1045 WR	0.31#9 WR
2023	72	67.6	0#352 WR

PFF Rank
16

Olaivavega Ioane​

Position
G
Class
RS Jr.
School
Penn State
Age
21.9
Height
6' 4"
Weight
328
Speed
—
Ioane broke out in 2025, earning an 80.0 overall grade, including an 87.0 pass-blocking grade that ranked 12th among 374 FBS guards. He excelled in stable pass-pro situations, grading in the 90th percentile on true pass sets and 95th percentile on five- and seven-step drops. Across 311 pass-blocking snaps, he allowed just four total hurries.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	614	80.0 14th / 672 G	0.1#16 G
2024	985	73.4 54th / 639 G	0.15#12 G
2023	670	66.5 150th / 635 G	0.02#130 G

PFF Rank
17

Jermod McCoy​

Position
CB
Class
Jr.
School
Tennessee
Age
20.6
Height
6' 0"
Weight
193
Speed
—

 

[KDawg]

I don’t like those guys as much as I like the first crop.

I’m just not big on a trade down. Take a blue chip and move on.

If you get a team giving away their valuable assets (1s or 2s) evaluate if the player they want is actually really good or their GM is an idiot and move accordingly.

 

[Gooseneck]

I don’t like those guys as much as I like the first crop.

I’m just not big on a trade down. Take a blue chip and move on.

If you get a team giving away their valuable assets (1s or 2s) evaluate if the player they want is actually really good or their GM is an idiot and move accordingly.

I think Delane, Mccoy or Downs would be there ar 11. L hear what you are saying but so much depends on who is picked before us,

 

[Chris]

I would hold out for the second and stick; or a 3rd and 3rd next year- If No CB is there- Odds are Downs, Tate and Lemons will be there. Willing to go Downs, Tate, maybe Lemon. Subtract 10 players from the top 17 and we have someone available unless OT is overlooked in which case we have a prime trade down at 11. (another second rounder and a first next year)

1

Fernando Mendoza​

Position
QB
Class
RS Jr.
School
Indiana
Age
22.5
Height
6' 5"
Weight
225
Speed
—
Mendoza doesn't have rare physical gifts, but his football IQ, football character and ball placement are top-class, making him worthy of a first-round selection as an early-impact projection and potential franchise quarterback.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	976	91.6 8th / 316 QB	1.46#1 QB
2024	754	77.4 96th / 306 QB	0.29#37 QB
2023	549	67.5 187th / 307 QB	0.12#60 QB

PFF Rank
2

Arvell Reese​

Position
LB
Class
Jr.
School
Ohio State
Age
20.6
Height
6' 4"
Weight
243
Speed
—
Reese is an elite athlete for the position with exceptional strength. While still developing in coverage, he has the tools to become a versatile defensive weapon.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	651	75.8 176th / 784 LB	0.13#46 LB
2024	309	76.4 132nd / 809 LB	0.11#55 LB
2023	—	—	0#383 LB

PFF Rank
3

Jeremiyah Love​

Position
HB
Class
Jr.
School
Notre Dame
Age
20.8
Height
6' 0"
Weight
214
Speed
—
Simply put, Jeremiyah Love is what a first-round running back looks like: frame, athleticism, coordination and playmaker mentality. He brings true impact value in the running and passing games.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	448	93.1 1st / 448 HB	0.37#2 HB
2024	465	91.1 9th / 439 HB	0.45#2 HB
2023	147	76.1	0.01#147 HB

PFF Rank
4

Sonny Styles​

Position
LB
Class
Sr.
School
Ohio State
Age
21.3
Height
6' 5"
Weight
243
Speed
—
Styles is an attacking linebacker with excellent anticipation who thrives when playing downhill. His movement skills are strong, though his experience in coverage is still developing.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	663	88.6 14th / 784 LB	0.47#1 LB
2024	897	71.4 264th / 809 LB	0.22#18 LB
2023	543	76.1 148th / 855 LB	0.11#68 LB

PFF Rank
5

Rueben Bain Jr.​

Position
ED
Class
Jr.
School
Miami (FL)
Age
21.5
Height
6' 3"
Weight
270
Speed
—
Bain's lack of length will be a talking point, but his production and play strength outweigh those concerns. He consistently wins with power and intelligence as both a run defender and pass rusher.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	897	92.8 3rd / 872 ED	0.56#1 ED
2024	422	79.8 87th / 869 ED	0.11#52 ED
2023	627	82.2 62nd / 840 ED	0.13#47 ED

PFF Rank
6

David Bailey​

Position
ED
Class
Sr.
School
Texas Tech
Age
22.6
Height
6' 3"
Weight
250
Speed
—
Bailey lacks ideal size and length but compensates with elite explosiveness and twitch. He may not be a three-down player, but his pass-rush upside is significant.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	623	93.3 1st / 872 ED	0.45#3 ED
2024	364	90.9 9th / 869 ED	0.18#20 ED
2023	348	66.1 480th / 840 ED	0.01#234 ED

PFF Rank
7

Francis Mauigoa​

Position
T
Class
Jr.
School
Miami (FL)
Age
20.8
Height
6' 6"
Weight
315
Speed
—
Mauigoa is a well-built, well-rounded tackle prospect with a high floor as a projected starter. He brings power in the run game and quick feet in pass protection, though his ceiling may be limited by average length and kick-slide ability.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	1034	82.6 16th / 613 T	0.19#7 T
2024	914	70.7 136th / 648 T	0.06#67 T
2023	866	68.1 170th / 629 T	0.08#34 T

PFF Rank
8

Caleb Downs​

Position
S
Class
Jr.
School
Ohio State
Age
21.3
Height
6' 0"
Weight
205
Speed
—
Downs lacks elite size or athletic traits, but his football IQ is exceptional. That gives him a high floor and ceiling, with All-Pro potential in a versatile defensive role.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	682	87.5 18th / 936 S	0.45#4 S
2024	917	87.9 15th / 911 S	0.53#1 S
2023	890	85.6 23rd / 855 S	0.25#10 S

PFF Rank
9

Mansoor Delane​

Position
CB
Class
Sr.
School
LSU
Age
22.3
Height
6' 0"
Weight
190
Speed
—
Delane is a long, quick outside corner with excellent instincts and ball skills. He has the tools to start in both press and off coverage and match up against top receivers.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	623	90.5 3rd / 908 CB	0.4#6 CB
2024	721	70.5 358th / 850 CB	0.01#273 CB
2023	704	67.6 480th / 859 CB	-0.01#752 CB

PFF Rank
10

Carnell Tate​

Position
WR
Class
Jr.
School
Ohio State
Age
21.2
Height
6' 3"
Weight
195
Speed
—
Tate offers one of the highest floors among true juniors, thanks to strong hands and a consistently reliable track record as a blocker. His understanding of route running and releases is already NFL-caliber, and if he continues to add functional strength, he has the potential to become an impact receiver at the next level.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	502	88.6 11th / 1075 WR	0.32#11 WR
2024	691	70.1 279th / 1045 WR	0.12#91 WR
2023	292	64.1 556th / 1030 WR	0#404 WR

PFF Rank
11

Dillon Thieneman​

Position
S
Class
Jr.
School
Oregon
Age
21.6
Height
6' 0"
Weight
205
Speed
—
Thieneman has developed into a versatile safety who excels in coverage and downhill run support. He projects as a starting-caliber player in any scheme.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	812	91.0 6th / 936 S	0.58#1 S
2024	791	72.4 265th / 911 S	0.06#157 S
2023	814	89.5 9th / 855 S	0.13#51 S

PFF Rank
12

Spencer Fano​

Position
T
Class
Jr.
School
Utah
Age
21.4
Height
6' 6"
Weight
308
Speed
—
Fano is somewhat undersized for the position, which shows up in his power, but he is an impressive athlete with explosiveness, fluidity and balance. His grip strength and competitiveness make him a strong fit for an outside zone scheme.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	822	83.9 11th / 613 T	0.21#4 T
2024	770	92.6 1st / 648 T	0.22#4 T
2023	612	58.7 399th / 629 T	-0.06#612 T

PFF Rank
13

Monroe Freeling​

Position
T
Class
Jr.
School
Georgia
Age
21.7
Height
6' 7"
Weight
315
Speed
—
Freeling has ideal size for the position but remains inexperienced as a true junior entrant. He is a good mover best suited for an inside zone-heavy scheme, though he must continue to develop strength and anticipation to reach his starting potential.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	891	72.3 67th / 613 T	0.08#35 T
2024	609	70.1 151st / 648 T	0.05#81 T
2023	167	66.9	0#185 T

PFF Rank
14

Kenyon Sadiq​

Position
TE
Class
Jr.
School
Oregon
Age
21.1
Height
6' 3"
Weight
245
Speed
—
Sadiq is an ideal modern tight end in terms of athleticism and versatility. He can impact both the receiving and blocking phases, allowing teams to align him all over the formation. While his college production was limited, his upside is significant, making him a strong first-round projection.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	747	70.4 61st / 512 TE	0.2#10 TE
2024	350	80.4 11th / 433 TE	0.17#13 TE
2023	90	60.5	0.01#142 TE

PFF Rank
15

Makai Lemon​

Position
WR
Class
Jr.
School
USC
Age
21.8
Height
5' 11"
Weight
195
Speed
—
Lemon lacks ideal size and top-tier NFL athleticism, but his football IQ, elite body control and competitive toughness make him a top-50-caliber prospect. He projects as a starting inside-the-numbers receiver, primarily in the slot, with added return value.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	693	90.8 4th / 1075 WR	0.55#2 WR
2024	410	83.9 28th / 1045 WR	0.31#9 WR
2023	72	67.6	0#352 WR

PFF Rank
16

Olaivavega Ioane​

Position
G
Class
RS Jr.
School
Penn State
Age
21.9
Height
6' 4"
Weight
328
Speed
—
Ioane broke out in 2025, earning an 80.0 overall grade, including an 87.0 pass-blocking grade that ranked 12th among 374 FBS guards. He excelled in stable pass-pro situations, grading in the 90th percentile on true pass sets and 95th percentile on five- and seven-step drops. Across 311 pass-blocking snaps, he allowed just four total hurries.
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Season	Snaps	Season Grade	PFF WAA PFF Wins Above Average measures a player's contribution compared to the average starter at their position using PFF grades and snap data.
2025	614	80.0 14th / 672 G	0.1#16 G
2024	985	73.4 54th / 639 G	0.15#12 G
2023	670	66.5 150th / 635 G	0.02#130 G

PFF Rank
17

Jermod McCoy​

Position
CB
Class
Jr.
School
Tennessee
Age
20.6
Height
6' 0"
Weight
193
Speed
—

Good lord. My thumb is sore from having to scroll past this post. Nothing here is new or useful at this point. Why oh why?

 

[Voice_of_Reason]

I just don’t see the logic in it. It’s not like there is a glut of blue chip guys. If you trade too far back you miss out on the elite prospects.

Yes, you recoup lost draft selections, but we haven’t been great at drafting… so let’s just take the guys with a higher percentile chance to be successful and move on for a year or two…

 

[Gooseneck]

Good lord. My thumb is sore from having to scroll past this post. Nothing here is new or useful at this point. Why oh why?

Just responding to KDawg-maybe the same post. I have no idea who I responded to before, but, since I know this is an active, heavy use time, will not respond with like posts again.

 

[Voice_of_Reason]

Just responding to KDawg-maybe the same post. I have no idea who I responded to before, but, since I know this is an active, heavy use time, will not respond with like posts again.

I think it was just really really long.

 

[Dlts20]

 

[Dlts20]

I am not defending him but I have known many people in a very similar situation and it was out of their control. He was not convicted of anything to the best of my knowledge.

Also, I live in Miami and you do not know what it is like driving down here. Sometimes it's insane. Much worse than the DMV. My insurance tripled when I moved here. There are many people here that learned how to drive in other countries and just don't get it. I have seen a young female in a Lamborghini weaving in and out of traffic at a crazy speed and I was doing 80. She passed me like nothing.

I am a U fan and a huge Bain fan

That's how I felt also but it did say that he was cited for reckless driving which made me hesitate to clear him all the way. I've been to Miami a few times and it is crazy driving there. Idk if I would say worse but just different than the DMV although I will say the highways are more crazy wide open. Florida in general which is why I said that I would never try to cross the highway in Florida like Haskins did , but Miami is crazy