RD
PICK
TEAM
GRADE
1
1
Fernando Mendoza QB, IND
OVR RK: 1 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 236
This was a no-brainer. Mendoza was the best quarterback in college football last season. That was especially the case under pressure and in clutch situations. He’s a perfect fit for Klint Kubiak’s offense. (Mike Renner)
A
1
2
David Bailey EDGE, TXTECH
OVR RK: 20 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 250
Bailey is a solid pass-rusher who will give less athletic offensive tackles fits at the next level. He’s a hot and cold run defender, though, who struggles to set the edge. The Jets unfortunately already have one of those in Will McDonald. (Mike Renner)
C-
1
3
Jeremiyah Love RB, ND
OVR RK: 7 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 214
Love is a special talent at the running back position and will immediately transform the Cardinals rushing attack. This grade isn’t an indictment of the caliber of player the Cardinals got, but the value for a team not built to contend without a quarterback. They’ll burn the most productive and cheap years for a player at a position with an already short career length. (Mike Renner)
C+
1
4
Carnell Tate WR, OHIOST
OVR RK: 18 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 192
Tate is exactly what the Titans don’t have on their roster: a rangey outside receiver with elite hands and crisp route-running chops. He’ll be a Cam Ward favorite from day one. While he doesn’t fit the physical profile of a usual top-5 pick at receiver, beggars can’t be choosers. (Mike Renner)
B
1
5
Arvell Reese EDGE, OHIOST
OVR RK: 3 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 243
The Giants just became the scariest edge-rushing group in the NFL and truthfully it’s not even close. Their third down packages are going to be a true sprint to the quarterback. Reese has special play strength for someone with 4.46 speed. And he’s only scratching the surface at 20-years old. (Mike Renner)
A+
1
6
Mansoor Delane CB, LSU
OVR RK: 14 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 187
Delane is the safest pick at corner in this draft class. If you can do what he did in the SEC last season, you can produce in the NFL. It’s more the desperation of having to give up a 3rd-rounder to do so that bumps this down. It’s a position that historically teams have been able to find later in the draft as the Chiefs themselves know well. (Mike Renner)
B-
1
7
Sonny Styles LB, OHIOST
OVR RK: 9 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 243
One of the least athletic front-sevens in the NFL a season ago completes their make over with one of the most athletic linebackers in draft history. His ability to cover ground in coverage at his size is nothing short of special. He’ll allow Dan Quinn so much flexibility on the defensive side of the ball. (Mike Renner)
A
1
8
Jordyn Tyson WR, ARIZST
OVR RK: 23 • POS RK: 5 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 203
Tyson got the best tape grade from me of all the receivers. His size, movement skills, and body control are that of a number one receiver. And he’s the one receiver in the draft class that was truly treated as such by his offense as Arizona State went his way in every big situation. I can’t give it an A, though, because of his injury history as he missed time in all four of his collegiate seasons. (Mike Renner)
B+
1
9
Spencer Fano OT, UTAH
OVR RK: 5 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 311
Fano is the cleanest offensive lineman in the draft class. He pairs high-end athleticism with technical prowess and strong hands. He’s an elite zone blocker who has the size to play anywhere along the offensive line if needed. His arm length may scare some off, but it was never a massive issue for him on tape. (Mike Renner)
A+
1
10
Francis Mauigoa OT, MIAMI
OVR RK: 16 • POS RK: 4 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 329
The Giants lock in the missing piece to their starting five with Mauigoa. He’ll kick inside to right guard for now where he’ll be a butt-kicker in the run game. His ability to move people off the line of scrimmage is special for a player who hasn’t even turned 21 yet. Jaxson Dart is somewhere celebrating. (Mike Renner)
A-
1
11
Caleb Downs S, OHIOST
OVR RK: 8 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 205
The much maligned Cowboys secondary got a much needed infusion of both talent and leadership. Downs is true do-it-all safety with no true holes in his game. Downs will be able to do anything new defensive coordinator Christian Parker asks him to do on the back end. (Mike Renner)
A
1
12
Kadyn Proctor OT, BAMA
OVR RK: 4 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-7 • WT: 352
Proctor has most prodigious power in this tackle class with special movement skills for a 350+ pounder. His weight will be worth monitoring, but when he was at his trimmest, Proctor was dominant at the end of the season. He can start inside at guard or stick at tackle. (Mike Renner)
A+
1
13
Ty Simpson QB, BAMA
OVR RK: 11 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 211
Simpson showed high-end ability last season before injuries started piling up. He understands how to attack tight windows and play with the anticipation necessary to translate to the NFL. I also think he gets underrated physically as he’s got very light feet in the pocket and an NFL caliber arm. The Rams don’t plan on picking this high until Matthew Stafford retires, and now they have their transition plan. (Mike Renner)
A
1
14
Olaivavega Ioane IOL, PSU
OVR RK: 15 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 323
The mock drafts finally nailed one. Ioane is an incredibly clean guard prospect. I’ve described his tape as “boring” repeatedly which is exactly what you want form a guard. He ends pass pro reps before they start with his quick sets and strong anchor. He’s exactly what the Ravens were missing up front. (Mike Renner)
A
1
15
Rueben Bain Jr. EDGE, MIAMI
OVR RK: 2 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 263
Bain was the most dominant force in college football last season. He’s can set a hard edge in the run game and collapse pockets with ease. What I love most about his game is that he almost never came off the field for the runner up Hurricanes last year. He fills what was easily the biggest need on the Bucs. (Mike Renner)
A+
1
16
Kenyon Sadiq TE, OREG
OVR RK: 24 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 241
The Jets add one of the most explosive tight ends in NFL history to a budding offense. I’m guessing we’ll see a lot of 12 personnel (1-back, 2-tight ends) in New York this season after they took Mason Taylor in the 2nd-round last year. That’s Sadiq’s ideal role, though, as a movable TE2 who can block in space and run past linebackers. He’s still raw as a route-runner, but athletes like him don’t come around every year. (Mike Renner)
B+
1
17
Blake Miller OT, CLEM
OVR RK: 29 • POS RK: 6 • HT: 6-7 • WT: 317
Miller is an explosive and experienced offensive tackle who will fit in perfectly with the culture they’ve built in Detroit. This likely confirms Penei Sewell to the left side as Miller was a four-year starter at right tackle. Why I went lower with the grade here is because it felt like the Lions prioritized readiness given their tackle need over best player available. (Mike Renner)
C
1
18
Caleb Banks DL, FLA
OVR RK: 92 • POS RK: 9 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 327
Banks is the most prodigious physical talent in this defensive tackle class. At 6-foot-6, 327 pounds with an over 7-foot wingspan, when he fires off low into contact he’s nearly impossible to block. The worry is that we never saw it consistently before his 2025 season was cut short with a foot injury that required surgery. He then had another foot surgery after an injury suffered during the combine week. That’s a big swing for Vikings to take at 18. (Mike Renner)
D
1
19
Monroe Freeling OT, UGA
OVR RK: 25 • POS RK: 5 • HT: 6-7 • WT: 315
Freeling is a wild card in this offensive tackle class. That’s because he really only started looking like a first-round tackle for the final few games of 2025. He’s got prototypical left tackle size and athleticism, though, to develop and he goes to a spot where they don’t need him to start right away after the Rasheed Walker signing. (Mike Renner)
B+
1
20
Makai Lemon WR, USC
OVR RK: 17 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 5-11 • WT: 192
With AJ Brown’s impending departure, the Eagles get an NFL ready receiver who plays with a similar physicality – even if he doesn’t have Brown’s size. Lemon has very few weaknesses outside of his size and should be able to step into a slot role and be productive from Day 1. (Mike Renner)
A
1
21
Max Iheanachor OT, ARIZST
OVR RK: 31 • POS RK: 7 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 321
This is definitely not a win now move, but I like it. Iheanachor has the most intriguing developmental tools in the draft class with truly everything you could want to play the tackle position in the NFL. And the kicker: he only started playing football five years ago. For the Steelers, they won’t need necessarily need him to start year one with Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu already set at tackle. (Mike Renner)
B+
1
22
Akheem Mesidor EDGE, MIAMI
OVR RK: 30 • POS RK: 4 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 259
Mesidor’s tape this past fall was top-10 pick worthy. He was truly dominant vs. both run and pass. The problem is he doesn’t quite have top-10 tools and at 25-years old is one of the oldest position players after drafted in the first round. The Chargers need the help ASAP, though, and Mesidor will bring that. (Mike Renner)
B+
1
23
Malachi Lawrence LB, UCF
OVR RK: 52 • POS RK: 5 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 253
Lawrence has the highest-end tools in this edge-class after the players that went top-5. HIs explosiveness is all over his tape. He’s undoubtedly a project, though, who flashed more on reps than he did for long stretches of time. What worries me about this pick was his lack of awareness in the run game which was already an issue for the Cowboys edges last year. (Mike Renner)
C
1
24
KC Concepcion WR, TXAM
OVR RK: 12 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 196
Concepcion was the best separator in the entire draft class. He can win with speed, wiggle, and physicality at times. He can play on both the outside or slot for the Browns and has even taken 68 handoffs in his career. The only issue is a 9.3% career drop rate. If his hands improve, the Browns got a steal. (Mike Renner)
A+
1
25
Dillon Thieneman S, OREG
OVR RK: 47 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 201
Thieneman is exactly the kind of player the Bears were looking for this offseason: a deep safety with range. Thieneman had eight picks and 11 pass-breakups in his college career to go along with 4.35 speed. He’ll be a day one starter for Chicago. (Mike Renner)
B
1
26
Keylan Rutledge IOL, GATECH
OVR RK: 36 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 316
Rutledge fits exactly what the Texans offense morphed into down the stretch last season. He’s a hard-nosed guard who you’ll never have to worry about playing through the whistle. He’s a people mover at the point of attack and physical in pass protection. The Texans get a building-block piece to protect C.J. Stroud. (Mike Renner)
A-
1
27
Chris Johnson CB, SDGST
OVR RK: 27 • POS RK: 5 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 195
The Dolphins just got another cornerstone piece at pick 27. Johnson’s tape was incredibly clean last fall as he dominated the Mountain West. The cherry on top was his Senior Bowl performance where, in my opinion, he was the most impressive cornerback in attendance. Miami agreed. While Johnson doesn’t “wow” physically, he impresses in his reliability and technical prowess. (Mike Renner)
A
1
28
Caleb Lomu OT, UTAH
OVR RK: 13 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 308
To get a tackle with Lomu’s tape in pass protection at 28 overall is nothing short of a steal. He falls here because he needs to get stronger, more consistent, and to play more with an edge, but he goes to a great spot to develop him in all three of those areas. He has special feet and hand usage on tape to be their future starting tackle. (Mike Renner)
A+
1
29
Peter Woods DL, CLEM
OVR RK: 19 • POS RK: 1 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 298
With Chris Jones turning 32 this offseason, the Chiefs nab his successor in Peter Woods. He’s a quintessential 3-technique with an incredible blend of explosiveness and play strength. He falls to this point in the draft because of lackluster tape this past fall compared to 2024, but now he gets to learn from the best in the business on how to rush the passer. (Mike Renner)
A+
1
30
Omar Cooper Jr. WR, IND
OVR RK: 21 • POS RK: 4 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 199
What a special receiving corps the Jets are building. Cooper is the exact skillset they were missing in that unit. A rugged receiver who can consistently make tough catches over the middle of the field and create after the catch. To get both him and Kenyon Sadiq in this draft will make Geno Smith’s job a lot easier this fall. (Mike Renner)
A+
1
31
Keldric Faulk EDGE, AUBURN
OVR RK: 46 • POS RK: 8 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 276
The Titans complete the overhaul of their non-existent edge-room from a season ago with one of the draft’s best run defenders. Faulk has the length to be a hard edge-setter across from Jermaine Johnson in the Titans defense. He also has the body type that can kick inside to rush the passer as well. He’ll need some development as a true rusher, but he offers intriguing tools in that regard. (Mike Renner)
B+
1
32
Jadarian Price RB, ND
OVR RK: 62 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 5-11 • WT: 203
Price is not only the best back available, he’s the only one if you want a true starter based on my evaluations of this class. For that reason it felt like a necessity for the Super Bowl champs who lost Kenneth Walker this offseason. Price has tremendous vision and runs decisively. His learning curve will be minimal when translating to the league. (Mike Renner)
B-
2
33
De’Zhaun Stribling WR, MISS
OVR RK: 120 • POS RK: 19 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 207
The 49ers tab Stribling as their Jauan Jennings replacement. He’s one of the better blockers in the class and will do the dirty work in the offense. Stribling will add more of a vertical element than Jennings did as well. The Ole Miss receiver just isn’t near the route-runner than Jennings was in the offense. (Mike Renner)
C+
2
34
Chase Bisontis IOL, TXAM
OVR RK: 39 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 315
After taking Jeremiyah Love in round 1, the Cardinals come back and give him someone to open up running lanes. Bisontis is also a physical presence in pass protection where he thrives cleaning up pockets whenever he can. Without any options to fill their tackle need, this was the next best option. (Mike Renner)
A
2
35
T.J. Parker EDGE, CLEM
OVR RK: 75 • POS RK: 11 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 263
The Bills were in desperate need of pass-rushing help and add just that at the top of round-2. Parker is a physical edge-rusher who’s been a plus run defender and pocket-collapser since Day 1 at Clemson. He would have gone much higher than this after his sophomore year, but his lackluster 2025 tape drops him to Round 1. (Mike Renner)
B-
2
36
Kayden McDonald DL, OHIOST
OVR RK: 32 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 326
If there was any weakness on this Texans defense, well, it just got fixed. McDonald is nothing short of an elite run-defending nose tackle prospect. His ability to envelope double teams and make plays in the run game will allow DeMeco Ryans to dedicate more resources to the back end in coverage – a scary thought. (Mike Renner)
A+
2
37
Colton Hood CB, TENN
OVR RK: 59 • POS RK: 9 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 195
New defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson gets himself one of the better press-corners in the class. Hood is physical at the line of scrimmage and has top end speed to make up ground deep. While he can get a little overly aggressive, he’s still one of the younger corners in the class only just turning 21 with room for development. (Mike Renner)
B+
2
38
Treydan Stukes CB, ARIZ
OVR RK: 35 • POS RK: 6 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 190
Stukes was college football’s top slot corner in coverage last season. He has the length and athleticism to play man as well as the quick processing for zone. He could end up at either slot, outside corner, or safety for Las Vegas – that’s how versatile he is. A tremendous influx of talent for a secondary in need. (Mike Renner)
A
2
39
Denzel Boston WR, WASH
OVR RK: 45 • POS RK: 8 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 210
The Browns double up at receiver a year after doubling up at running back. It’s an indictment of their current room, for sure, but also indicative of the loaded receiver class. Boston is a distinctly different type of receiver from KC Concepcion as he’s more of a possession receiver with a big wingspan and catch radius. He also has some of the best hands in the entire class. (Mike Renner)
A
2
40
R Mason Thomas EDGE, OKLA
OVR RK: 37 • POS RK: 7 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 241
Thomas represents a distinct departure from the bigger bodied edges that Steve Spagnuolo has coveted in the past and I like it. He’s a speed rusher who already has one of the more refined toolboxes in this class. He may not be much of a run defender, but the Chiefs won’t have to use him on run downs to get their money’s worth. (Mike Renner)
A
2
41
Cashius Howell EDGE, TXAM
OVR RK: 33 • POS RK: 5 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 253
If you can do what Howell did this past season to SEC tackles, you can rush the passer in the NFL. Short arms be damned. He’s a twitchy mover who sets up tackles with his pacing extremely well. He goes to the perfect spot in a Cincinnati team that needs edge-rushing help and can also afford to let him be a specialist. (Mike Renner)
A+
2
42
Christen Miller DL, UGA
OVR RK: 56 • POS RK: 4 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 321
Miller is one of the safer run defenders in the class. He has prototypical 3-4 defensive end traits although he could probably even kick into nose if you really wanted him too. He may never be an elite pass-rusher, but he can at least walk back guards occasionally. (Mike Renner)
B+
2
43
Jacob Rodriguez LB, TXTECH
OVR RK: 55 • POS RK: 6 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 231
The Dolphins continue their strategy of drafting high-floor football players. Rodriguez was the best linebacker in all of college football last season. He may not have the prototypical frame, but he’s got great range and has the best instincts in the class. He’ll be an extension of Jeff Hafley on the field. (Mike Renner)
A
2
44
Derrick Moore EDGE, MICH
OVR RK: 72 • POS RK: 10 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 255
Moore is nothing if not a culture fit for the Lions. The man treats every rep like he’s upset at the offensive lineman in front of him. While he’s a middling athlete, he maximizes his traits through sheer force and effort. (Mike Renner)
A-
2
45
Zion Young EDGE, MIZZOU
OVR RK: 99 • POS RK: 14 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 262
Young is somewhat reminiscent of former Missouri defensive end Darius Robinson in that he’s a bit of a tweener. He’s a jumbo defensive end, but his athletic testing numbers are closer to that of a defensive tackle. The problem is we never really saw him play on the interior in college. He’ll at minimum be a hard edge-setter who can spell Trey Hendrickson on early downs. (Mike Renner)
C+
2
46
Josiah Trotter LB, MIZZOU
OVR RK: 41 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 237
Trotter is the perfect linebacker for Todd Bowles defense. He’s a tremendous blitzer who plays on the opposite side of the line of scrimmage better than any other linebacker in this draft class. The Bucs front seven just got a couple of butt-kickers. (Mike Renner)
A
2
47
Germie Bernard WR, BAMA
OVR RK: 40 • POS RK: 6 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 204
If the Steelers wanted to come away with a tackle and receiver in this class, they did about as good as they could have expected given their draft capital. Bernard is a nuanced route-runenr who can create on his own after the catch. While he lacks the juice to be a true downfield weapon, he can get open at the intermediate level consistently. (Mike Renner)
A+
2
48
Avieon Terrell CB, CLEM
OVR RK: 10 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 5-11 • WT: 180
The Terrell brothers are reunited once again. I say again, but being six years apart they’ve likely never played on the same team until now. Avieon is the shorter, scrappier version of his brother AJ. He has the same smooth coverage skills with a little more of an edge that comes from being the younger brother. (Mike Renner)
A+
2
49
Lee Hunter DL, TXTECH
OVR RK: 28 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 318
Hunter was the best playmaker in this defensive tackle class last season. He’s a violent shedder one-on-one and his range in the run game is special for a man his size. While he doesn’t eat double teams exceptionally well, the Panthers have Derrick Brown for that. (Mike Renner)
A+
2
50
D’Angelo Ponds CB, IND
OVR RK: 26 • POS RK: 4 • HT: 5-9 • WT: 182
This one was written in the stars. Ponds is a carbon copy at corner of Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. He’s the smallest corner drafted top-50 since Glenn himself went 12th overall in 1994. Ponds has a dog mentality and doesn’t back down from anyone. The only receiver that really “got” him in his three years as a starter was Jeremiah Smith and he gets everyone. (Mike Renner)
A+
2
51
Jake Golday LB, CINCY
OVR RK: 38 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 240
Golday went to the perfect scheme for his skillset. He’s a former edge-rusher who moved off-ball at Cincinnati. He can range sideline-to-sideline while still looking like an edge-rusher. His pass-rushing prowess will be perfect for Brian Flores’s scheme. (Mike Renner)
A
2
52
Brandon Cisse CB, SC
OVR RK: 51 • POS RK: 8 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 190
Cisse is one of the most explosive movers in this corner class. His ability to click-and-close is special. He goes to the perfect defense for his skillset with how much off-zone coverage the Packers ask from their corners. Cisse is also one of the youngest players in the entire draft class and hasn’t yet turned 21-years old. (Mike Renner)
A-
2
53
CJ Allen LB, UGA
OVR RK: 48 • POS RK: 4 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 230
The Colts had a desperate need at linebacker and they get arguably the most physical one in the class. Allen is a thumper in every sense of the word who’ll be a tone-setter for Lou Anaruomo’s defense on Day 1. (Mike Renner)
A
2
54
Eli Stowers TE, VANDY
OVR RK: 91 • POS RK: 4 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 239
This is a big swing of the bat for the Eagles under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. It’s an indication that they’re going to be a little more creative in personnel deployment than years past as Stowers is a movable chess piece TE2. The biggest worry with the pick is that he’s a really poor blocker still and is very much a tweener at 239 pounds. (Mike Renner)
B
2
55
Gabe Jacas EDGE, ILL
OVR RK: 34 • POS RK: 6 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 260
Jacas is well-rounded pass-rusher who only added more tools to his toolbox every season. He’s a former wrestler and you see that with the twitch in his hands. That’s a recipe for a productive edge-rusher in the NFL. (Mike Renner)
A
2
56
Nate Boerkircher TE, TXAM
OVR RK: 86 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 245
This one feels like a misappropriation of value even if I think Boerkircher is a very solid all-around tight end. He’s one of the better blockers in the class with reliable hands and separation ability underneath. Still, he’ll be a 25-year old rookie and backup to Brenton Strange. (Mike Renner)
C
2
57
Logan Jones IOL, IOWA
OVR RK: 145 • POS RK: 16 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 299
I had three centers on my board considerably higher than Jones that were all good scheme fits for Ben Johnson’s offense. Jones’s ability to run outside zone is why he comes off the board here, but you’re going to consistently give up a lot in pass protection with him in the middle. (Mike Renner)
D+
2
58
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren S, TOLEDO
OVR RK: 22 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 202
McNeil-Warren is the best box safety prospect in the draft class. His violence as a hitter caused 11 forced fumbles over his career. I love how fluid he is tracking in space or in man coverage against tight ends. The Browns continue to rack up immediate impact starters in the draft. (Mike Renner)
A+
2
59
Marlin Klein TE, MICH
OVR RK: 185 • POS RK: 13 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 250
The most head-scratching pick of the entire draft so far. The Texans not only have a ton of recently drafted tight ends on their roster, but they also have Dalton Schultz and the recently signed Foster Moreau. Klein might be a little intriguing given how new he is to football, but he’s a bit too stiff to be called a developmental route-runner. (Mike Renner)
D-
2
60
Anthony Hill Jr. LB, TEXAS
OVR RK: 57 • POS RK: 7 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 238
Robert Saleh has turned numerous high-end athletes in productive linebackers in his career and Hill looks like he’ll be the next one. No one after Sonny Styles in this linebacker class has better tools at the position. He’s a smooth all-around athlete who can really roll. He just needs to improve his read-and-react ability. (Mike Renner)
A-
2
61
Max Klare TE, OHIOST
OVR RK: 67 • POS RK: 2 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 246
Klare is the most natural receiver at tight end in the draft class. He’s a smooth route-runner who makes it look easy catching outside his frame. While I know the Rams are majoring in 3-tight ends sets right now, I’m not sure what skillset Klare offers that’s not on the roster and that’s keeping this from an A-grade. (Mike Renner)
B+
2
62
Davison Igbinosun CB, OHIOST
OVR RK: 170 • POS RK: 20 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 189
Igbinosun is a press-corner who is at his best in zone coverage. He’s a reliable tackler with a big wingspan to continue to be one in the NFL. I just saw a limited coverage athlete who’s going to struggle against speedier receivers at the next level. (Mike Renner)
C+
2
63
Jake Slaughter IOL, FLA
OVR RK: 110 • POS RK: 12 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 303
This is an interesting pick given Slaughter looked like a center only on tape and the Charger just signed center Tyler Biadasz to a 3-year, $30-million deal this offseason. Slaughter’s ability to play on the move is perfect for Mike McDaniel’s scheme, but by the time Biadasz’s contract expires, will McDaniel still even be their OC? (Mike Renner)
C+
2
64
Bud Clark S, TCU
OVR RK: 76 • POS RK: 7 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 190
If there was any safety in this draft class outside of the first-round that you would want replacing Coby Bryant’s role in their defense, it’s Clark. He’s a tremendous and versatile coverage player even if he’s not going to be a guy you want around the box. The good news is Seattle doesn’t need anymore help in the box. (Mike Renner)
A
3
65
Carson Beck QB, MIAMI
OVR RK: 202 • POS RK: 7 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 225
This feels like a relative slap in the face to Cardinals fans. Your offseason investment at the most valuable position is a 24-year old with limited tools after you’ve taken a running back and a guard. Is this guy really going toe-to-toe with Matt Stafford or Sam Darnold in that division? It feels like when the Texans drafted Davis Mills 67th in 2021. I’d rather they passed on quarterback entirely and prayed for a better crop of quarterbacks in 2027. (Mike Renner)
D
3
66
Tyler Onyedim DL, TXAM
OVR RK: 112 • POS RK: 12 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 295
Onyedim is an explosive, long, and physical defensive tackle. While’s he’s not a pure one-to-one replacement for Jonathan Franklin-Myers, he can fill a similar role in a defense. The only worry is a lack of pass-rushing prowess, but he can be more of a scheme rusher on stunts and slants. (Mike Renner)
B-
3
67
Keyron Crawford EDGE, AUBURN
OVR RK: 54 • POS RK: 9 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 255
Crawford has some of the most intriguing developmental pass-rushing tools in this class and we already saw big-time improvement in that regard from 2024 to 2025 on tape. He’s a twitchy mover who should be able to carve out a 3rd-down role immediately. (Mike Renner)
A
3
68
Markel Bell OT, MIAMI
OVR RK: 90 • POS RK: 11 • HT: 6-9 • WT: 345
The Eagles snag the tallest tackle in the draft to continue their theme of having the most imposing offensive line in the NFL off the bus. It’s amazing how well Bell moves for someone over 6-foot-9 and nearly 350-pounds. He’s a great developmental option at this point. (Mike Renner)
B+
3
69
Sam Roush TE, STNFRD
OVR RK: 104 • POS RK: 5 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 260
Roush is one of the best blocking tight ends in the draft. At nearly 270-pounds, he can legitimately go toe-to-toe with NFL defensive ends. This gives the Bears now easily the best run-blocking trio of tight ends in the NFL. (Mike Renner)
A
3
70
Romello Height EDGE, TXTECH
OVR RK: 78 • POS RK: 12 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 240
The 49ers had the fewest sacks in the NFL last season. That’s hopefully changing with Height. He’s an NFL-ready pass-rusher who has a lot of different refined moves at his disposal. At only 239-pounds, though, he’s a pass-rush only guy who won’t be on the field for run downs. (Mike Renner)
A
3
71
Antonio Williams WR, CLEM
OVR RK: 42 • POS RK: 7 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 187
Williams is an NFL-ready route-runner who’s reliability is his calling card. While he was a slot only at Clemson, he showed the ability to be more versatile than that in the NFL. (Mike Renner)
A+
3
72
Tacario Davis CB, WASH
OVR RK: 147 • POS RK: 17 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 200
Davis is a long corner who’s at his best shutting down routes before the start. He’s a bit up and down on tape, but his length and speed gives him a lot of leeway. He’s a true outside corner which means Dax Hill is likely to be kicked inside to the slot. (Mike Renner)
B-
3
73
Oscar Delp TE, UGA
OVR RK: 121 • POS RK: 6 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 245
Everyone is getting their TE2s and TE3s in the top-75 this year it seems. Delp is the perfect TE2 for a Kellen Moore offense for two big reasons. He’s a great blocker on the move which is where he’ll be utilized as the detached tight end and he’s got 4.5 speed that will be a weapon coming across the formation on play action. (Mike Renner)
B+
3
74
Malachi Fields WR, ND
OVR RK: 63 • POS RK: 10 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 218
The Giants missed out on their big-bodied receiver in the top-10, but secure a darn good one now. Fields was the best receiver in the one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl where he showed outstanding fluidity for a big wide out. I see him filling more of a slot/Rashee Rice role in Matt Nagy’s offense than the outside role he had at Notre Dame. (Mike Renner)
A
3
75
Caleb Douglas WR, TXTECH
OVR RK: 312 • POS RK: 47 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 206
This is easily one of the biggest reaches of the draft so far, not only on my board, but also the consensus board where he was outside the top-200. Douglas has some speed, but he gets pushed around far too easily on tape and his hands are suspect through contact. (Mike Renner)
D+
3
76
Drew Allar QB, PSU
OVR RK: 157 • POS RK: 6 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 235
Allar is the perfect quarterback in this class to take for Mike McCarthy to develop. He’s got the size, the arm, and the feet to evade pressure in the pocket. Unfortunately, he’s never had the accuracy. Can Mike McCarthy fix that? If the new head coach can, Allar can start in the NFL. (Mike Renner)
B
3
77
Chris McClellan DL, MIZZOU
OVR RK: 80 • POS RK: 7 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 313
The Packers first two picks come off the board at nearly identical spots to where they’re ranked on my board so I tacitly approve. They needed a nose tackle so badly and McClellan has the traits to be a good one. His high-end reps are very impressive with how flexible he is with his lower half. He just needs to be more consistent. (Mike Renner)
A-
3
78
A.J. Haulcy S, LSU
OVR RK: 64 • POS RK: 5 • HT: 6-0 • WT: 215
This is the Nick Cross replacement if I’ve ever seen one. Haulcy is an outstanding box safety who can be Lou Anarumo’s version of Vonn Bell in Indy. (Mike Renner)
A
3
79
Zachariah Branch WR, UGA
OVR RK: 74 • POS RK: 11 • HT: 5-9 • WT: 177
The Falcons may not have added much size in this draft, but they added attitude. Branch is a rocked up slot receiver who can make plays with the ball in his hands. While he has a relatively small catch radius, he’s willing to go over the middle of the field and make plays in traffic. (Mike Renner)
A
3
80
Ja’Kobi Lane WR, USC
OVR RK: 119 • POS RK: 18 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 200
The Ravens wanted an infusion of size in their receiving corps this offseason and get it with Lane. I see Lane as a project which is why he falls to this point in the draft, but he has unique movement skills for a 6-foot-4 receiver. (Mike Renner)
B-
3
81
Albert Regis DL, TXAM
OVR RK: 140 • POS RK: 16 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 317
I thought the Jaguars might try to add some pass-rushing juice to the interior of the defense in this draft, but that’s not really the case with Regis. His 13 pressures this past season were a career high. No, he’s more of just a solid run-defender to add to their interior rotation. (Mike Renner)
C+
3
82
Domonique Orange DL, IOWAST
OVR RK: 89 • POS RK: 8 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 322
Orange is the perfect penetrating nose tackle for a scheme like the Vikings where gap control is secondary to havoc creation. That’s what he’s uniquely capable of doing for a 322 pounder. (Mike Renner)
B+
3
83
Chris Brazzell II WR, TENN
OVR RK: 84 • POS RK: 13 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 198
Brazzell is one of the most talented receivers in this draft class. The explosiveness and fluidity for a 6-foot-4 receiver is nothing short of rare. He just is rail thin and built more like someone that should be on hardwood instead of turf. (Mike Renner)
A-
3
84
Ted Hurst WR, GAST
OVR RK: 155 • POS RK: 26 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 195
Hurst is their best swing at replacing Mike Evans. At 6-foot-4, 206 pounds with 4.42 speed, Hurst is an outside receiver that can win on the vertical tree. I just see him as a massive project in his route-running, but coming from a small school there’s hope that can improve. (Mike Renner)
B-
3
85
Daylen Everette CB, UGA
OVR RK: 81 • POS RK: 11 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 196
Everette has some of the best man cover traits in the entire draft class. Long arms, 4.38 speed, and fluid hips – it’s all there. He just never grew into a consistent player over his four years at Georgia. (Mike Renner)
A
3
86
Austin Barber OT, FLA
OVR RK: 85 • POS RK: 10 • HT: 6-7 • WT: 318
The Browns add more tackle depth with Barber who’s one of the more consistent run-blockers in this tackle class. I actually believe that even at 6-foot-7, Barber’s best position in the NFL may come at guard. He’s got great flexibility for a man that tall that would allow him to go toe-to-toe with squattier defensive tackles and it would protect his foot speed issues on the edge. (Mike Renner)
A-
3
87
Will Kacmarek TE, OHIOST
OVR RK: 129 • POS RK: 8 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 261
Kacmarek was my favorite blocking tight end in the draft class. That’s all you’re getting, but my word is he a physical blocker. (Mike Renner)
B
3
88
Emmanuel Pregnon IOL, OREG
OVR RK: 65 • POS RK: 7 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 314
The Jaguars get one of the most physically imposing offensive linemen in the draft class. There’s not much body fat on the 314-pounder. He can really move people in the run game and provide firm pockets in pass protection. (Mike Renner)
A
3
89
Zavion Thomas WR, LSU
OVR RK: 197 • POS RK: 30 • HT: 5-10 • WT: 192
I think we’ve reached the “we’re drafting kick returners” portion of the draft. Thomas is far from a complete receiver, but his 4.28 speed will be put to good use in Ben Johnson’s offense. (Mike Renner)
C+
3
90
Kaelon Black RB, IND
OVR RK: 296 • POS RK: 16 • HT: 5-10 • WT: 211
I’ll say this about Black, the man runs HARD. He runs like he’s mad at the ground. He’s just a much older prospect who’ll be a 25-year old rookie. He’s also limited athletically and struggles to change directions efficiently. (Mike Renner)
D+
3
91
Trey Zuhn III IOL, TXAM
OVR RK: 49 • POS RK: 5 • HT: 6-7 • WT: 312
Zuhn is going to be a perfect fit for Klint Kubiak’s running scheme. He’s one of the better blockers on the move in this offensive line class and has some of the best hands in pass protection. He has the body type to start anywhere the Raiders need him on the offensive line. (Mike Renner)
A+
3
92
Jaishawn Barham LB, MICH
OVR RK: 66 • POS RK: 9 • HT: 6-4 • WT: 240
The Cowboys got their pass-downs edge in round one and now they get their run-downs edge in round three. Barham is one of the most physical players in the entire class who loves throwing his body around in the box. (Mike Renner)
A
3
93
Keagen Trost IOL, MIZZOU
OVR RK: 88 • POS RK: 9 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 311
Trost’s tape was incredibly clean last year at right tackle Missouri. He falls to here, though, because he’s already 25-years old and is a limited athlete. The Rams have been taking offensive linemen in a similar archetype in recent years. (Mike Renner)
A
3
94
Chris Bell WR, LVILLE
OVR RK: 114 • POS RK: 17 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 220
The Dolphins obviously wanted to add some size to their receiving room and now they get one of the biggest receivers in the draft. At 6-foot-2, 222 pounds, Bell beat up corners on tape last season. He unfortunately tore his ACL late in the year, though, putting his availability as a rookie in jeopardy. (Mike Renner)
A-
3
95
Eli Raridon TE, ND
OVR RK: 148 • POS RK: 10 • HT: 6-6 • WT: 245
The tight end run continues with Raridon. He’s a rocked up 245-pounds who can be an impact blocker at that size. He’s got speed to get vertical, but struggles to create separation on his own consistently. (Mike Renner)
B
3
96
Gennings Dunker IOL, IOWA
OVR RK: 166 • POS RK: 20 • HT: 6-5 • WT: 319
Dunker is widely-built offensive tackle who’ll likely kick inside to guard at the next level. He can really drive defenders off the ball in the run game when he locks in. I worry about his play in space and balance issues I saw on tape. (Mike Renner)
B-
3
97
Caleb Tiernan OT, NWEST
OVR RK: 53 • POS RK: 8 • HT: 6-8 • WT: 323
Tiernan is the Day 2 swing tackle that I would trust the most to start tomorrow in the NFL. That’s exactly what the Vikings need after their injury woes last season. (Mike Renner)
A
3
98
Jakobe Thomas S, MIAMI
OVR RK: 209 • POS RK: 14 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 211
Thomas is a crazy explosive athlete who plays with no fear. He’s going to attack what he sees. He’s just a really rough tackler out in space. (Mike Renner)
C+
3
99
Julian Neal CB, ARK
OVR RK: 113 • POS RK: 15 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 203
Neal is a big, physical, and ascending corner. He was at his best in zone coverage and as a tackler last season. I thought he could even be an interesting safety convert at his size ala his new teammate Julian Love. (Mike Renner)
B+
3
100
Jalen Huskey S, MD
OVR RK: 230 • POS RK: 16 • HT: 6-1 • WT: 196
Husky has played both corner and safety throughout his career and the Jaguars obviously coveted that versatility. He’s probably too limited of an athlete to stick at corner full-time in the NFL, though. (Mike Renner)
C+
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1:41Assessing Quarterbacks Available On Day 3
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Evaluating Running Back Position Entering Day 3
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Jermod McCoy Still Available Entering Day 3
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0:50
Ran’s Biggest Day 2 Winner: Tight Ends
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Pete’s Biggest Day 2 Winners: Kansas City Chiefs
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BMAC’s Biggest Day 2 Winner: Buffalo Bills
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1:38
Jets Continue To Strengthen Secondary with D’Angelo Ponds Pick
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1:36
Geico Feel Good Moment: Texans Drafting DL Kayden McDonald In 2nd Round
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1:49
Steelers’ Drew Allar Pick Ignites Aaron Rodgers Debate
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1:48
Cardinals Take QB Carson Beck With First Pick Of 3rd Round
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Jaguars Select Jalen Huskey No. 100
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Seahawks Select Julian Neal No. 99
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings Select Jakobe Thomas No. 98
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings Select Caleb Tiernan No. 97
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Steelers Select Gennings Dunker No. 96
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Patriots Select Eli Raridon No. 95
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Dolphins Select Chris Bell No. 94
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Cowboys Select Jaishawn Barham No. 92
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Raiders Select Trey Zuhn III No. 91
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2026 NFL Draft Grades: 49ers Select Kaelon Black No. 90
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