Bowry (6’5/314) is a smooth-moving, high-character lineman with starting experience at multiple positions and a standout 9.40 RAS, showcasing elite explosiveness and above-average speed for the position. Bowry plays with patience and composure in pass protection, relying on a natural kick slide and active hands to stay square, allowing just 2 sacks across 1,399 career snaps. His 2025 season was solid if unspectacular, posting a 66.4 PFF pass-block grade with 14 pressures allowed on 320 pass-blocking snaps, backed by a 97.7 pass-block efficiency. Bowry’s movement skills and balance flash on tape, particularly when redirecting or operating in space, though his lack of ideal mass and anchor strength show up against power rushers. He struggled at the Senior Bowl and dealt with nagging injuries in 2025, adding some uncertainty to his evaluation, while his sub-1,400 snap count leaves less developmental runway than some peers. With athletic upside, clean pass sets and positional flexibility, Bowry profiles as a guard/tackle hybrid with starter potential in a movement-based scheme.
The Jets add another defensive player after being one of the worst defenses in the NFL last year under head coach Aaron Glenn. Jackson Jr. (6’5/315) is a massive, long-levered interior presence whose 93.5% run-defense tackle share and 93.9% tackle efficiency underscore his ability to consistently be around the football in the trenches. He logged 46 tackles with 4 TFL, 1 sack and 6 run stops in 2025, operating more as a space-eating anchor than a disruptive penetrator (4 havoc plays). Jackson flashes the ability to two-gap with his length, using his 7-foot-plus wingspan to lock out blockers and clog rushing lanes. However, his high pad level, narrow base and inconsistent hand timing lead to reps where he’s uprooted or washed out, limiting his down-to-down consistency despite rare physical tools.
Proctor saw his stock improve as much as any interior lineman in the class with his impressive showing at the NFL combine. He forged a 4.79s 40-yard dash, showed off a 33-inch vertical jump, and posted an excellent 4.71s 20-yard shuttle; all from a 6-foot-1, 291-pound frame. That’s not to say that Proctor wasn’t on the map for his previous production, as he was the Southland Conference Player of the Year while registering nine sacks and 13 tackles for loss while also batting down a pair of passes. Obviously, the biggest question is how that translates, as Southeastern Louisiana isn’t exactly a known football powerhouse. But it’s easy to understand why he’s drafted with that kind of production and those kind of athletic traits. He’s someone to keep an eye on this summer fighting for a role on the Cardinals’ defensive line.
What you see is what you get with Thompson. If you guessed that the 5’9/164 receiver with 4.26 wheels was a one-trick deep threat, you’d be right. Thompson spent three years at Texas and Oklahoma as a backup before finding a starting role at Mississippi State for his senior season. He went for 1,054 yards and six scores on 57 grabs. Thompson also picked up a rushing touchdown on one of his four carries. He finished fifth among Power Four wideouts in receiving yards on targets 20 or more yards downfield (478). That is about the extent of Thompson’s game. He saw just three screens in 2025 and has one career punt return. Both size and versatility limitations have the deck stacked against Thompson in the pros. The lack of designed touches is also a notable concern. Thompson will likely top out as a Travis Benjamin or J.J. Nelson type in the pros.
Nwaiwu (6’4"/319) is a five-position interior chess piece with over 3,300 career snaps and a rare developmental arc from North Texas walk-on to multi-year Power Four starter. Nwaiwu delivered one of the cleanest pass-protection seasons in the class in 2025, posting a 91.6 pass blocking grade with just two pressures and zero sacks allowed across 505 pass-blocking snaps, backed by a superb 99.8 percent efficiency rating. His game is built on a stout anchor and disciplined eyes, consistently sitting down versus power while scanning for late threats, with added value from legitimate center/guard flexibility after repping multiple spots on the interior throughout his career. Nwaiwu checks in as a solid but unspectacular athlete (6.06 RAS/55th percentile 5.32s 40-yard dash), with functional short-area quickness but a slow-twitch profile that shows up when asked to redirect or operate in space. His 59.4 run-blocking grade reflects limited displacement and average pop at the point of attack, with inconsistent ability to generate movement despite good hand placement. While he cleaned up his pass protection in 2025 after allowing four sacks in 2024, he can still overextend and lose balance when his timing is off. Nwaiwu projects as an interior swing lineman with starting upside in a pass-first scheme, where his elite pass protection, positional versatility and high-floor football character can earn him early depth reps and eventual lineup consideration.
Halton (6’2/293) is a twitchy, penetration-based interior disruptor whose elite testing profile (8.44 RAS with 97th percentile speed and 93rd percentile jumps) translates directly to his first-step quickness and backfield production. Halton posted 40 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks and 16 run stops in 2025, pairing that with 26 pressures on 233 pass-rush snaps (11.2 percent pressure rate), strong efficiency for an undersized interior defender. He wins early in reps with explosive get-off and lateral burst, consistently crossing faces and creating immediate stress on protection schemes before blockers can anchor. Halton’s 92.3 percent run-tackle rate and 90.9 percent tackle efficiency highlight his ability to finish once he penetrates, though his lighter 293-pound frame can get overwhelmed when forced to play through contact or absorb double teams. His pass-rush plan is still developing, relying heavily on quickness and effort rather than counters, which leads to streaky down-to-down impact. Halton projects as a high-energy interior penetrator with sub-package upside, whose explosiveness and pressure production give him a clear path to a rotational role.
Coleman (5’8/220) spent his freshman season as a backup before leading the Arizona Wildcats with 871 rushing yards in 2023. He would serve as his team’s leading rusher in each of the following two seasons as well. Coleman put his best work on tape in 2024 when he ran for over 1,000 yards on 193 attempts. He got off to another hot start in 2025, but a knee injury late in the year limited him to 30 carries for 115 yards and two scores over his final four games. The issue also sidelined him for a week. Despite catching four passes during that stretch, he still finished the season with a 31-354-3 receiving line on top of his 758 yards and 15 scores on the ground. His ability to play on all three downs made him a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award and will be his calling card in the pros. Coleman isn’t particularly fast on tape and the fact that he opted out of the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and Washington’s Pro Day all but confirms his lack of speed. Coleman’s rugged build could make him the long-term replacement for JK Dobbins, who re-signed with the Broncos this offseason.
Kansas City continues to beef up its defense in the 2026 draft. Canady will join a Chiefs coverage unit that last season allowed the NFL’s 12th highest drop back success rate. Canady (5’10/181) is a quick-twitch slot defender whose instincts and short-area burst outweigh a modest athletic profile (6.58 RAS, 17th% 10-yard split). Over 344 coverage snaps in 2025, Canady allowed just 17 receptions on 37 targets (45.9%) for 104 yards, posting a sharp 6.1 yards per catch with an 88.0 coverage grade. His 12.2% missed tackle rate (6 misses on 49 attempts) reflects some inconsistency finishing in space, though he contributed 30 tackles and 12 stops with active pursuit effort. Across his career, he’s surrendered only 992 yards on 182 targets (56.6%) with a manageable 9.6 yards per reception, underscoring steady underneath coverage and route anticipation.
The Jets traded No. 128 and No. 140 to the Bengals for this pick and No. 199. Klubnik (6’2/207) was the No. 1 QB of the 2022 recruiting class per 247Sports’ composite rankings. The former Clemson Tiger peaked in 2024, throwing for 3,642-36-6 while leading his team to a 10-4 record, but he regressed to a 2,946-16-6 line in 2025, completing 65.2 percent of his passes. He’s an undersized but mobile QB who totaled 878 rushing yards and 17 rush touchdowns in his career, but managed just 94 rushing yards last season. Some of that can be attributed to the decline in designed runs he saw from 2024 to 2025. When Klubnik was at his best, he operated in an offense that ran RPOs at a 20.8 percent clip, per TruMedia, so the dip to a 13.8 percent RPO rate last season may explain some of his struggles. His career 5.7 ADOT on completed passes, along with his underwhelming big-time throw rate of 3.8 percent, per PFF, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Klubnik’s career adjusted completion percentage of 74.9 percent, but the numbers fall off drastically when he pushes the ball into the short and intermediate parts of the field. His traits and former five-star pedigree will warrant a further look, but Klubnik seems destined for a backup QB role at the next level. However, he’ll get the chance to compete against Geno Smith for the Jets’ starting job this season.
Casey (6’6/310) is a fortified collegiate left tackle who handled a heavy workload with impressive efficiency, posting 471 pass-blocking snaps while allowing pressure on just 1.7 percent of his reps with five sacks attributed across the season. He was equally steady in the run game, producing 420 run-blocking snaps with just a 1.0 percent blown-run-block rate and a 1.3 percentile total blown-block rate across 891 total blocking reps, while committing only one penalty. A well-built, proportional blocker, Casey wins with persistence and a physical finishing mentality, using good balance and adequate lateral quickness to mirror rushers and redirect against inside counters. He also shows strong anchor ability against power and the awareness to identify pre-snap movement, helping him maintain control at the point of attack. Athletically, Casey tested with an uninspiring 6.00 Relative Athletic Score, highlighted by a 5.20s forty-yard dash, 3.01s twenty-yard split and a 38th percentile 8.01s 3-Cone, as limited explosion and agility caps his overall athletic ceiling. Casey projects as an initial swing tackle with guard flexibility who could develop into a starting-caliber lineman in the right system.
Shelton (6’5"/313) is known for his versatility with over 2,400 career reps and experience at four different positions, bringing valuable roster flexibility to the NFL level. He showed steady growth in 2025, posting a 71.2 PFF pass-block grade with a 97.2 pass-block efficiency, allowing just one sack and 18 pressures on 356 pass-blocking snaps. He wins with quickness off the ball and strong recovery ability, using his basketball background to stay balanced and re-fit his hands when initially beaten. Athletically, Shelton posted an impressive 8.50 RAS, highlighted by elite explosiveness (9'4" broad jump) and credible speed metrics that translate to his ability to finish blocks in space and mirror on the edge. However, his play strength remains a concern, as he can struggle anchoring against speed-to-power rushers and generating consistent leg drive in the run game. His base can narrow under duress, leading to issues sustaining blocks and finishing with authority. Shelton profiles as a tweener tackle/guard in a zone-heavy scheme that can maximize his movement skills and positional versatility.
Farmer (6’5/312) is a compact, power-oriented interior lineman whose physical play style and high-end athletic testing give him intriguing developmental upside. Farmer posted a 72.4 PFF pass-block grade in 2025 with a 98 percent pass-block efficiency, allowing 3 sacks and 14 pressures on 457 pass-blocking snaps, showing adequate but still-developing consistency in protection. He pairs that production with outstanding athletic tools, registering a 9.84 RAS highlighted by elite speed (4.93 forty, 1.75 10-yard split) and upper-tier strength (37 bench reps), traits that show up when he’s asked to pull or climb. Farmer wins with heavy hands, a thick lower half and a physical demeanor, consistently looking to initiate contact and generate movement in downhill concepts. His ability to leverage and finish blocks flashes on duo and man assignments, though he can lose his feet on contact and allow interior rushers to counter into his frame. With guard-only experience but elite testing and physical tools, Farmer has starting upside if his pass protection technique and consistency continue to develop.
Moore (6’3/198) brings an intriguing blend of size and zone instincts, allowing just 8 receptions on 21 targets (38.1 percent) for 87 yards across 255 coverage snaps while holding opposing quarterbacks to a minuscule 24.3 passer rating. His efficiency metrics pop with a 23.8 percent forced incompletion rate, 4.1 yards per target, and just 0.34 yards per coverage snap, reflecting his ability to stay in phase and close throwing windows downfield. Moore added 32 tackles with a solid 84.2 percent tackle rate and chipped in 9.0 havoc plays, 2 PBUs and 2 interceptions, flashing ball production when healthy. His athletic profile supports the projection, posting an 8.52 RAS with elite size traits and adequate long speed, though only average explosion limits his recovery margin. Durability concerns and limited experience (17 career starts) show up in inconsistent transitions and anticipation, making Moore a high-variance, scheme-versatile developmental corner for a Dallas defense in desperate need of more talent at corner.
Scott (5’10/193) is an attacking nickel defender whose 2025 breakout (89.6 overall grade, 91.2 run defense, 87.1 coverage) showcased his ability to impact the game in multiple phases. He logged 756 snaps with 20 pressures (5 sacks, 9 hurries) and 36 defensive stops, underscoring his blitz timing and downhill trigger as a subpackage weapon. In coverage, Scott allowed 39 catches on 56 targets (69.6 percent) for 332 yards with 214 yards after catch, illustrating a volatile profile that mixes disruption with susceptibility underneath. His tackling production (51 tackles, 15 misses, 20.3 percent miss rate) reflects his high-speed play style, where aggression can lead to both splash plays and open-field breakdowns. Scott’s 8.97 RAS is driven by elite speed (4.33 forty, 2.39 split), giving him the burst to close windows and stress protections as a blitzer. He projects as a scheme-specific nickel/STAR defender whose value hinges on leveraging his pressure ability and pursuit speed while insulating him from extended man coverage reps against size.
Scott (5’10/193) is an attacking nickel defender whose 2025 breakout (89.6 overall grade, 91.2 run defense, 87.1 coverage) showcased his ability to impact the game in multiple phases. He logged 756 snaps with 20 pressures (5 sacks, 9 hurries) and 36 defensive stops, underscoring his blitz timing and downhill trigger as a subpackage weapon. In coverage, Scott allowed 39 catches on 56 targets (69.6 percent) for 332 yards with 214 yards after catch, illustrating a volatile profile that mixes disruption with susceptibility underneath. His tackling production (51 tackles, 15 misses, 20.3 percent miss rate) reflects his high-speed play style, where aggression can lead to both splash plays and open-field breakdowns. Scott’s 8.97 RAS is driven by elite speed (4.33 forty, 2.39 split), giving him the burst to close windows and stress protections as a blitzer. He projects as a scheme-specific nickel/STAR defender whose value hinges on leveraging his pressure ability and pursuit speed while insulating him from extended man coverage reps against size.
He then added, “Whoever reported it or whatever information that they had... they can take it and shove it.” Okay then. There were reports of teams calling the Texans about Collins ahead of the draft, but Houston was never going to deal their top wideout, and Caserio more than confirmed that as fact. The rumors stemmed from the idea that Collins, currently on a contract worth $24.25 million per year, should rightfully be searching for a pay raise. He is currently the 18th-highest paid wideout. Collins is under contract for two more seasons. He will likely get a multi-year extension next offseason, though Caserio could work out a deal even sooner to keep his superstar happy. Either way, Collins is locked in as a low-end WR1 for fantasy purposes in 2026.
Hurst (6’4/206) was a zero-star recruit coming out of high school. He cut his teeth at Valdosta State for two years before joining Georgia State via the transfer portal. Hurst was purely a burner in his first season, averaging 17.2 yards per catch with an identical average target depth. He parlayed this role into a team-high 961 yards and nine scores. After realizing what they had in Hurst, his coaches made the passing attack revolve around him in 2025. Hurst’s aDOT dropped to a more normal 12.6 and he pushed his receiving total to 1,004 yards on 71 grabs. Hurst is a physical receiver at the catch point and his 4.42 40-yard dash shows up on tape, but the jump from Sun Belt competition to the NFL will be a true test of his abilities. He will likely begin his career as a backup Z receiver, though a starting role down the road should be the expectation.
Everette (6’1/196) brings an NFL-ready frame with a 9.89 RAS, pairing 4.38s speed (96th%) and a 37.5” vertical (82nd%) with prototype outside length. Over 1,413 career coverage snaps, he allowed 120 receptions on 201 targets (59.7%) for 1,475 yards and 12.3 yards per catch, reflecting steady but unspectacular downfield efficiency. In 2025, Everette yielded 38 catches for 440 yards (11.6 Y/R) with a 55.9% catch rate while improving his tackling to 40 stops with just a 8.8% missed tackle rate. His physicality shows up at the catch point and in run support, where his size and leverage allow him to finish through contact and disrupt timing routes. Everette will join a Steelers secondary that last year allowed the 17th highest drop back EPA.
Dunker (6’5/315) anchored the Iowa line in 2025 with a season defined by consistency and a notably clean profile in both phases. He logged 680 snaps, spending all of his work at right tackle, and allowed pressure on 3.1 percent of his 288 pass-block reps, contributing to a commendable 78.8 pass-block PFF grade and a 98.0 pass-block efficiency against one of the most blitz-heavy defensive schedules in the Big Ten. As a run blocker, Dunker was even better—moving bodies on outside zone and gap calls en route to an 81.4 run-block PFF grade, while committing three penalties on the year. His 0.5 percent blown run block rate was sparkling by any standard for a high-volume tackle and helped Iowa sustain one of the league’s most efficient gap-running attacks, particularly on short-yardage. He held up well athletically at the Combine, running a 5.16s 40-yard dash (74th percentile), 4.83s shuttle (82nd percentile) and a 32.5” vertical (94th percentile) for a solid 8.61 RAS. Dunker’s known for his powerful frame and ability to finish defenders who get in his way on run plays, however his lackluster movement ability could push him inside at the pro level.
Tiernan (6’8/323) is a highly experienced offensive lineman and former team captain who started games at both tackle spots during his collegiate career. In 2025 he logged 398 pass-blocking reps while allowing pressure on just 2.5 percent of those snaps with four sacks attributed. Having logged nearly 3,000 career snaps, Tiernan consistently demonstrated strong technique and pass protection efficiency, highlighted by a career-best 88.9 pass-blocking mark in 2024 before posting an 84.3 pass-blocking grade in 2025. A tall but compact blocker with good lean mass and core strength, Tiernan wins with well-timed punches, strong hand placement and the lateral quickness to mirror rushers in space. His ability to take efficient angles in the run game and move effectively on screens adds value in zone-based schemes, though shorter arms (32-inch) and occasional anchor issues may limit his ceiling. With extensive starting experience and notable pass-protection chops, Tiernan projects as a potential guard/swing tackle whose technique and versatility could allow him to compete for a starting role at the next level.
Thomas (6’1/211) is a high-volume, downhill safety with a sturdy frame and respectable athletic profile (7.32 RAS, 4.57 speed, 75th percentile) that shows up in his aggressive trigger and box presence. He logged 774 snaps in 2025, producing 58 tackles with 22 stops and 14 pressures, underscoring his role as a hybrid run defender/blitzer who consistently inserts into the front. In coverage, Thomas was targeted 50 times, allowing 31 receptions for 340 yards and a strong 89.1 coverage grade, but his 19.4 percent missed tackle rate and 11.0 yards per reception reflect volatility on the back end. Across his career (1,133 yards allowed on 94 catches), Thomas has paired opportunistic ball production (nine INTs, 16 PBUs per scouting profile) with inconsistent deep discipline, occasionally surrendering explosives due to over-aggressive eyes. Thomas projects as a rotational strong safety and sub-package chess piece whose downhill playmaking and blitz utility fit best in split-safety or pressure-heavy schemes, though his range limitations and tackling inefficiency cap his ceiling.
Neal improved his draft stock by transferring from Fresno State to Arkansas for his fifth and final collegiate season, notching 55 tackles, two TFLs, 12 passes defended, and two interceptions. He led the Razorbacks in each of the latter two categories. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler notes that Neal is one of just six prospects, out of 319 invitees, to compete in every drill at the NFL Scouting Combine. He showcased high-end hops (40” vertical jump and an 11’2 broad jump) and sufficient speed (4.49-second 40) for a cornerback standing 6’2/203.
Huskey (6'1/196) was a three-year starter in the collegiate ranks, playing the final two years of his career at Maryland where he earned Second-Team All-Big 10 honors in his Senior season. Huskey demonstrates a willingness to tackle in the open field but can be beaten with quickness underneath and with speed over the top. 11 interceptions as a starter highlights his instincts and ability to read the field but average speed and quickness mean Huskey appears to have back-end roster upside at the professional level. Huskey joins a Jacksonville defense that gave up the fourth lowest drop back EPA in 2025.
Fields (6’5/218) has elite size for an outside receiver and uses his size to outwork defenders in press coverage and win contested catches. He won’t blow past too many defenders, as evidenced by his 4.61 40-yard dash, but what Fields lacks in speed, he makes up for with acrobatic catches and good ball awareness to beat his defender. Fields totaled 800-plus yards and five touchdowns in his final two seasons at Virginia (2023-2024), and while his final season at Notre Dame (36-630-5) didn’t feature quite as much production, it’s worth pointing out that his routes run and targets both took major hits in Notre Dame’s run-heavy scheme. Fields’ size makes him a challenge for opposing defensive backs to bring down, which also helped him average 5.2 yards after the catch in his final two seasons. In addition to the physical traits Fields offers as a receiver, John Harbaugh will love his willingness to contribute in the running game, which could go a long way in earning him a meaningful role in a talent-depleted Giants receiver room.
McClellan (6’4/313) brings an NFL-ready frame with 34-inch arms and massive 11-inch hands, translating to a sturdy interior presence who posted a hyper-efficient 98.1 percent tackle rate with 51 total stops in 2025. His production profile shows steady disruption rather than outright dominance, producing 11 havoc plays, nine tackles for loss and six sacks while generating 20 pressures on 284 pass-rush snaps with a blazing 2.58 time-to-first-pressure. McClellan’s tape aligns with the data, as he wins with extension, heavy hands and the ability to control blocks, consistently holding his ground versus doubles while keeping his run-fit integrity. Where his profile flattens is in pass-rush dynamism, as his below-average agility testing shows up in limited bend, average get-off and a reliance on linear power rather than counters. He can create interior push when his timing is synced, but his hand usage remains inconsistent, leading to stalled rushes when blockers latch on. McClellan projects as a rotational tackle with scheme versatility, offering early-down value as a gap-controlling run defender who can collapse the pocket situationally.