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Ell’s Top 25 NFL Draft Prospects 2026

1. S Caleb Downs, Ohio State

The safest player in the draft and a movable piece. He proved he can play at Alabama and Ohio State.

2. QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

One of the highest risers, Mendoza has been a great leader with NFL size, and he can make all throws.

3. DE/Edge Rueben Bain, Miami

NFL size and strength I think he is a DE preferably in a 4-3 who can get multiple sacks and stop the run.

4. LB/Edge Arvell Reese, Ohio State

Athletic freak with NFL size, strength, and quickness, high motor player; he has edge potential.

5. LB/Edge David Bailey, Texas Tech

Another athletic freak off the edge with NFL size, strength, and quickness with two schools of production.

6. RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Dual threat RB with good size, quickness, and explosiveness to be a three down back; instant starter.

7. CB Mansoor Delane, LSU

Lanky with good speed, toughness, and coverage skills willing tackler with #1 CB potential with two school production.

8. WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State

Lanky WR with good speed, hands, and production with #1 WR potential, best WR in the draft.

9. T Francis Mauigoa, Miami

Big run blocking RT with top strength some scouts think he is a Guard, but I think he has good footwork to start RT.

10. T Spencer Fano, Utah

Solid run blocker with good strength and footwork might be better at Guard where he could start for years.

11. LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State

Athletic LB with good hitting strength and coverage skills to be a three-down starter in the league.

12. LB Anthony Hill Jr, Texas

Athletic LB with good quickness and a high motor, ability to rush and play in coverage.

13. WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

Fast WR with good hands and the ability to make plays in space would be a good #2 or solid #3.

14. G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Power Guard with good size, strength and run blocking skills, should be an immediate starter.

15. CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee

Despite missing the season due to injury, athletic, physical CB with good size and coverage skills with #1 potential.

16. LB/Edge Cashius Howell, Texas A&M

Athletic pass rusher with 2 school production playing hand in the dirt or standing with high production.

17. WR Makai Lemon, USC  

Speedy deep threat receiver who fits best in the slot with #2 WR potential, plays physical despite his size.

18.  DE Keldric Faulk, Auburn  

NFL size, strength, and run stopping ability should be an immediate starter preferably in a 3-4 Defense.

19. TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Athletic pass catching TE with good blocking skills and strength who fits today’s game.

20. DE/Edge Akheem Mesidor, Miami

Physical defender with good strength to stop the run and pass, older prospect with 2 school production.

21. DE/Edge T.J. Parker, Clemson

Athletic pass rusher with a high motor and a willing run stopper but had a better 2024 than 2025.

22. DT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

Physical run stopper with good size, strength, and footwork at his size, he can be a DT or pure NT.

23. DT Peter Woods, Clemson

Athletic DT with good footwork and a high motor, better 2024 than 2025, but disruptive in the backfield.

24. WR Denzel Boston, Washington

Physical possession WR with good hands and size to be a #2 WR; good redzone threat.

25. S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo

Lanky DB with good coverage skills and awareness, physical player with starter potential.  

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