Thompson (6'1"/306) is a fourth-year prospect who never spent more than one season at any school. The well-traveled lineman made his final stop at Washington, where he appeared in all 13 games, totaling 30 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks while also breaking up two passes. He’s a bit undersized for his position but possesses good upper body strength and turned out an impressive pro day, running a 4.73 40-yard dash while putting up 30 reps on the bench press.
Gulbin (6’4/305) is a versatile interior lineman with over 2,300 career snaps and experience at every position except left tackle, showcasing flexibility and leadership as a team captain. Gulbin delivered a breakout 2025 campaign with an 87.8 PFF pass-block grade and 99.1 pass-block efficiency, allowing just 5 pressures on 426 pass-blocking snaps, while pairing it with an 81.9 run-block grade that highlights his physicality at the point of attack. He wins with strong hands, a sturdy base and disciplined technique, consistently latching and controlling defenders once engaged. Despite that production, Gulbin’s athletic profile is a clear concern, posting a 3.46 RAS with very poor agility testing, which shows up when he’s forced to redirect or operate in space against quicker interior defenders. He can struggle laterally and is still relatively new to full-time center duties, which can lead to occasional timing and processing inconsistencies. With high-level experience, positional versatility and strong pass-pro production, Gulbin projects as an interior depth piece whose path to a starting role depends on mitigating his athletic limitations and refining his center-specific responsibilities.
Rubio (6'5/321) was a four-star recruit for the Fighting Irish in 2021. He spent the first three years of his career as a backup before working his way into a rotational role in 2024, when he amassed 2.5 TFLs and one sack. His 2025 season ended after just six games because of an elbow injury. Gabriel is a solid run-defender who doesn’t bring much to the table as a pass-rusher. Given his limited body of work, he will likely be considered a developmental piece for the Steelers.
The rookie should begin the year as the team’s starter. Eckley (6’1/200) redshirted as a freshman before serving as Michigan State’s punter for three seasons. He improved his yards per punt in every season, pacing the BIG 10 at 47.9 in 2024 before leading the country at 48.5 in 2025. Eckley has a strong enough leg but doesn’t use his power to generate hang time, meaning his punts tend to give returners time to gain ground after fielding the ball.
Obiazor (6’3/229) is a productive, high-energy MIKE who piled up 84 tackles with a strong 91.3 percent tackle rate and 75.0 percent run-stop share, consistently inserting himself into the action downhill. He added 8 havoc plays with 4 TFLs and 2 sacks, while flashing legitimate blitz juice with 9 pressures on 48 rushes (18.8 percent pressure rate) and a sharp 2.27 time-to-first-pressure. Obiazor’s 9.14 RAS is driven by blinding speed (4.53 forty, 1.56 10-yard split) and an explosive 90th-percentile vertical, giving him sideline-to-sideline range and the burst to close quickly. His instincts remain uneven, however, with a tendency to bite on early triggers and show volatility in coverage despite 2 interceptions and a pass breakup. Obiazor projects as a developmental two-down linebacker and core special teamer whose speed and physicality give him rotational upside if his processing and coverage discipline improve.
Van den Berg (6’3/310) played linebacker in high school and then defensive end at Iowa Western Community College in the spring of 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the fall season. He moved to defensive tackle upon transferring to Penn State, where he would spend three seasons as a reserve. Van den Berg finally earned a starting role after transferring to Georgia Tech. He exploded in his second season as a Yellojacket, logging 11 TFLs and three sacks. Even after earning First Team-Team All-ACC honors, van den Berg was not extended an invite to the 2026 NFL Combine. At his Pro Day, van den Berg ran a 4.94 40 with a 9’11” broad jump and a 36” vertical. He also clocked a 4.19-second short shuttle and 35 bench press reps, meaning he would have logged a top-two mark in four different drills at the NFL Combine. All in, his 10.00 RAS is the second-best of all time, trailing only Eagles DT Jordan Davis. Van den Berg looks the part of an elite athlete on tape, beating linemen with an array of power and finesse moves. Already 24 years old, van den Berg may be entering the NFL as a complete product, but his blend of athleticism and 2025 production points to a potential starter in the pros. The Bears acquired the No. 213 overall pick from the Bills in exchange for the Nos. 239 and 241 overall picks.
Curry (6’2/257) finally got a chance to start in 2025, and he made the most of that opportunity. He was a Third-team All-American and Second-team All-Big Ten Conference performer while leading the loaded Buckeyes’ defense with 16.5 tackles for loss and finishing in the top 10 in all of college football with 11 sacks. While the production was impressive, there are concerns about his overall athleticism and fluidity, and his ability to shed blockers is a work-in-progress, to put it mildly. Still, those numbers in one of -- if not the -- best conference in college football is tough to ignore, and it’s not hard to see Curry developing into at least a situational pass-rusher at the highest level.
Perkins Jr. (6’1/223) is a hybrid second-level weapon whose 61 tackles, 15 havoc plays, 8.5 TFLs and four sacks illustrate his disruptive, splash-play profile when deployed as a movable chess piece. He generated 12 pressures on 77 rushes (15.6 percent pressure rate), underscoring his value as a blitz accelerator who can win with burst and angle versatility. Perkins’ 8.64 RAS is driven by elite speed (4.45 40) and explosive traits, allowing him to mirror backs and tight ends while flashing range to close from depth. However, his 79.2 percent tackle rate and lighter 223-pound frame show up as inconsistent finishing and limited play strength when taking on blocks in the box. Perkins projects best as a sub-package WILL/STAR defender who can weaponize his speed in pressure packages and coverage matchups, but his ultimate ceiling will hinge on improved physicality and coverage processing.
Smack (6’1/188) operated as a kickoff specialist in his freshman season and entered his sophomore campaign in the same role. He eventually took over as the Seminoles’ kicker after the starter was benched early in the year. Smack held onto the gig through 2025 and ended his career at 53-of-60 on field goal tries and 100-of-101 on PATs. Smack doesn’t have a cannon, but he brings enough power to the table to consistently hit on his long shots. He put a bow on his draft profile by going 3-of-3 on field goal tries at the Shrine Bowl, including a 57-yarder to close the first half. Smack will compete with Lucas Havrisik and Brandon McManus for the Packers’ kicking job this summer.
Williams, per NFL.com’s Chad Reuter, “plays with a taller pad level than teams will like and displays some tightness in his lower half. He can find leveraged hand strikes when needed, though. He’s more of a catcher than a puncher and will need better physical development/play strength to contain NFL power rushers.” Williams, who played five seasons of collegiate football, will join an Arizona offensive line graded by Pro Football Focus as last year’s fourth worst run blocking unit.
Smith (6'2/197) is a lean wide receiver with linear route-running and speed. He spent the first four seasons of his career at NC State, seeing low volume with 13 receptions over that time. After transferring to East Carolina, Smith tallied 799 receiving yards in 2024 and 1,053 yards off 64 receptions and seven touchdowns in 2025. He was a standout track athlete in high school, winning the state title for the 55-meter and 300-meter dashes. He won the Go Bowling Military Bowl MVP for the 2025 season and was a Second Team All-American. Smith is a downfield threat who has a chance at cracking the roster off his speed.
Hall, 22, is a big, physical cornerback, standing 6’1/189. He showcased high-end agility at the NFL Scouting Combine and Iowa’s Pro Day, highlighted by a 6.75-second three-cone drill at the latter event. He missed 11 games due to injury over the past three seasons, but earned third-team All-Big Ten Honors in 2025. PFF credits him with nine pass breakups last year, tying for fifth among P4 cornerbacks. He also notably totaled 41 solo tackles and two TFLs. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler believes “NFL coaches will love how important run support is to him.”
Pride (5'10"/185) spent two seasons apiece at Clemson and Missouri, playing outside cornerback despite his diminutive size. He has never missed a game due to injury. He totaled 24 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, six passes defended and two interceptions last year. Pride’s 4.32-second 40 tied for the sixth-fastest at the NFL Scouting Combine this year. He notably played on special teams all four years.
Splitting his time with two years at Cal and one at Texas, Endries (6’4/245) started all three of his college seasons. He caught 56 passes for 623 yards and two touchdowns with the Golden Bears in 2024 but saw a reduced receiving role after transferring to Texas. Finishing 2025 with a 33/346/3 line, Endries mostly lined up in-line with the Longhorns. As a blocker, he has the versatility to block inside and out but needs more physicality to be a consistent run blocker. Endries lacks elusiveness and red zone utility, but has consistent receiving production and profiles as an “F” tight end who could eventually develop into a low-level starter in the NFL.
At 6'2/283, West has a stocky body for an EDGE rusher or a light frame for a defensive tackle. He played primarily as a defensive end in college but does have a handful of reps at outside linebacker and tackle. Though he was credited with just five starts in 48 career games, West managed 10 sacks and 20.5 TFLs over his four seasons with the Vols. He is a speedy disruptor against the pass who could earn a rotational role in Detroit down the line.
Kaliakmanis, who threw for 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his final season at Rutgers, was 25th among all college QBs last season in EPA per drop back. His adjusted yards per attempt increased every year in college, finishing just below 9, a respectable mark. Kaliakmanis started his college career at Minnesota before transferring to Rutgers in 2024. He’ll try to crack the Washington roster this summer.
Spears-Jennings (6’2/205) played a backup role for the Sooner as an underclassmen. He opened his junior season as a backup but took over as a full-time starter in his third game. RSJ proved to be a great find for Oklahoma as he racked up 2.5 sacks, one interception, and an SEC-leading four forced fumbles. Spears-Jennings couldn’t sustain the big plays in his final season and was limited to one forced fumble, one pick, and no sacks. Spears-Jennings doesn’t have a great feel for zone coverage and looks a bit stiff when matched up with receivers in man coverage. Despite the down season, Spears-Jennings kept his draft stock afloat at the NFL Combine with a blazing 4.32 40-yard dash. He may be best suited for a two-down role in the pros, but his 2024 production and straight-line speed should be enough to earn that gig in the long run. He also has nearly 500 career special teams snaps to his name, meaning his team won’t have any issues finding work for him as a rookie.
Initially starting his college career as a linebacker at Oklahoma, Kanak (6’2/234) transitioned to tight end in 2025 and caught 44 passes for 533 yards. He has downhill speed with a track background, running a 4.52 40-yard dash at the combine. Though undersized for a tight end, Kanak displayed high-volume production for someone who just began playing the position. He played special teams extensively in college, a skill set that can help him stick on an NFL team. His blocking will need development at the next level, especially with his lack of size. Kanak profiles best as an H-back on offense who can provide coverage experience on special teams.
Marshall (6'3"/293) was a solid player over his four seasons at Baylor, finishing with 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in his senior year. He certainly had scouts examining the tape closer after the combine, as he ran a 4.88 40-yard dash with a 1.69 second 10-yard split. Those numbers are more impressive when you consider he’s listed at 6-foot-2, 293-pounds, but the question is why he didn’t flash more often in the Big 12 conference for the Bears. There are some questions about his physicality, but with that size/speed combination, he’ll get a chance to show he’s just tapping into his production with his new club.
Starting his career at Southeastern Louisiana, Sharp (6’5/249) was initially a quarterback before transitioning to tight end. He transferred to Oklahoma for 2024, then to LSU for 2025 to finish his college career with 24 receptions for 252 yards and two touchdowns. Low volume receiving production, combined with average size and athleticism for the position, gives Sharp a low ceiling and a limited body of work heading into the NFL. However, the Athletic’s Dane Brugler explains Sharp’s “special teams experience and alignment versatility give him a shot to earn an NFL roster spot.” Sharp can certainly find himself competing for a spot in the Bucs’ tight end room in training camp.
Jamison-Travis joined Auburn in 2023 after spending three seasons at Iowa Western Community College, and finally got a chance to start in 2025. He was relatively effective in that final season with Auburn with 36 tackles and two tackles for loss, and the 6-foot-3, 328-pound defender will get a chance to put that impressive size to work at the highest level. Scouts note that he has quality quickness that could help him as a pass-rusher, but that he can struggle to shed blocks and doesn’t always keep the gap integrity you’re looking for in a run-stuffer.
The two-down grinder will join a Washington backfield alongside Rachaad White and Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Allen (5’11/216) was a four-star recruit with offers from every powerhouse in the country. After landing at Penn State, he immediately showed why he was so sought after coming out of high school. He ran for a pair of touchdowns against Auburn in his third career game and cleared 100 yards versus Central Michigan the next week. Allen would go on to lead the Nittany Lions in carries while competing with five-star freshman Nick Singleton for touches. That would be the case for all four of his seasons at Penn State. Allen’s outstanding career culminated in a 210-1,303-15 rushing line in 2025, making him Penn State’s all-time leading rusher. He does all the little things well as a runner, allowing plays to develop and following blockers like a seasoned pro. The biggest drawback is a lack of top-end speed or agility. Allen’s mark of 3.8 yards after contact per carry ranked just outside the top 50 backs in the country last year. The fact that he opted not to do athletic testing at the NFL Combine or his Pro Day suggests his numbers would have been underwhelming.
The Jets dealt pick No. 199 and No. 242 for No. 188. Cooper (6’6/337) is a massive, road-grading interior presence whose gargantuan frame and heavy hands make him a tone-setter in downhill run schemes. A four-year contributor with over 3,100 career snaps, Cooper delivered a commendable 2025 campaign with a 78.9 PFF pass-block grade and just 12 pressures allowed on 550 pass-blocking snaps (98.8% block efficiency), showcasing improved stability in protection. He wins with power and re-anchor ability, using quick, forceful hands to halt momentum and create displacement on double teams and drive blocks. Cooper’s game is built for tight quarters, where his size, core strength and body control allow him to neutralize defenders, but his limited athleticism and inconsistent pad level show up when he’s forced to operate in space. Penalties are a concern with 19 over his career (8 in 2025), reflecting lapses in technique and timing. With scheme-dependent value and guard-only experience, Cooper projects as a power-scheme starter candidate whose ceiling is tied to minimizing penalties and improving consistency against quick interior defenders.
Parker played almost exclusively at right tackle, logging 1,627 snaps there over the last two seasons, but profiles best inside where his low pad level, anchor strength and finishing mentality can be maximized in tighter quarters. He produced strong pass-protection numbers, posting an 83.4 PFF grade in 2025 (85.4 in 2024) while allowing 3 sacks and 20 pressures on 538 pass-blocking snaps with a 97.7 pass-block efficiency, reinforcing his ability to hold up against power. Parker brings an impressive athletic profile for the interior with a 9.12 RAS, highlighted by adequate size (6’4/309) and above-average movement skills, giving him the tools to transition effectively to center or guard. He excels in a phone booth, using heavy hands and active feet to generate movement in the run game while showing the ability to wall off defenders and reset his hands in pass protection. His anchor is a clear strength, particularly versus bull rushers, but his limited length and occasional balance issues can lead to defenders slipping off blocks or winning early with quickness. Parker can also look a bit labored when gaining depth against speed, reinforcing the need for a full-time move inside. With positional versatility, strong pass-protection traits and high-end athletic testing, Parker projects as a versatile interior lineman whose upside hinges on a successful transition to center or guard at the next level. The Bengals announced him as a center when they drafted him.
After three seasons with Kentucky, Brown (5’11"/177) concluded his college career with LSU. He tallied 32 carries throughout four seasons in addition to 175 career receptions and 65 career kick returns. Both Kentucky and LSU’s utilization of him showed Brown’s speed as an open space ball-carrier. Though he ran a speedy 4.40 40-yard dash at the combine, a relatively slow 1.62 10-yard split shows he is more a deep sprinter than a between-the-sticks route runner. Brown’s ability to slash downfield will be more prevalent than his route tree at the NFL level. With kick return experience under his belt, Brown can crack a roster through special teams while competing for a depth receiver spot.