2026 NFL Draft Top 100 Prospect Rankings: Who Leads the Class?

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially here, and the top 100 prospects have been ranked by analysts James Dator and Mark Schofield. Their evaluations consider film study, testing data, and positional value, though draft-day factors like team needs and medicals may shift selections.

Top 100 Prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft

Top 10 Players

• 1. Arvell Reese (LB, Ohio State)
• 2. Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)
• 3. Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)
• 4. Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State)
• 5. Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)
• 6. Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)
• 7. Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami)
• 8. Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami)
• 9. Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State)
• 10. David Bailey (EDGE, Texas Tech)

Full Top 100 Rankings

• 1. Arvell Reese (LB, Ohio State)
• 2. Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)
• 3. Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)
• 4. Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State)
• 5. Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)
• 6. Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)
• 7. Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami)
• 8. Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami)
• 9. Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State)
• 10. David Bailey (EDGE, Texas Tech)
• 11. Spencer Fano (OT, Utah)
• 12. Olaivavega Ioane (IOL, Penn State)
• 13. Makai Lemon (WR, USC)
• 14. Jermod McCoy (CB, Tennessee)
• 15. Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon)
• 16. Kadyn Proctor (OT, Alabama)
• 17. Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia)
• 18. Jordyn Tyson (WR, Arizona State)
• 19. Keldric Faulk (EDGE, Auburn)
• 20. Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)
• 21. Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon)
• 22. Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson)
• 23. KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)
• 24. Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana)
• 25. Caleb Lomu (OT, Utah)
• 26. Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio State)
• 27. Akheem Mesidor (EDGE, Miami)
• 28. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo)
• 29. Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee)
• 30. Peter Woods (DT, Clemson)
• 31. Max Iheanachor (OT, Arizona State)
• 32. Zion Young (EDGE, Missouri)
• 33. Cashius Howell (EDGE, Texas A&M)
• 34. CJ Allen (LB, Georgia)
• 35. Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech)
• 36. Blake Miller (OT, Clemson)
• 37. Ty Simpson (QB, Alabama)
• 38. Chris Johnson (CB, San Diego State)
• 39. Caleb Banks (DT, Florida)
• 40. Anthony Hill Jr. (LB, Texas)
• 41. Germie Bernard (WR, Alabama)
• 42. Malachi Lawrence (EDGE, UCF)
• 43. T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson)
• 44. Emmanuel Pregnon (IOL, Oregon)
• 45. Lee Hunter (DT, Texas Tech)
• 46. Brandon Cisse (CB, South Carolina)
• 47. Jadarian Price (RB, Notre Dame)
• 48. Keionte Scott (CB, Miami)
• 49. Chase Bisontis (IOL, Texas A&M)
• 50. Jake Golday (LB, Cincinnati)
• 51. Christian Miller (DT, Georgia)
• 52. Gabe Jacas (EDGE, Illinois)
• 53. Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt)
• 54. R Mason Thomas (EDGE, Oklahoma)
• 55. D’Angelo Ponds (CB, Indiana)
• 56. A.J. Haulcy (S, SUS)
• 57. Treydan Stukes (CB, Arizona State)
• 58. Chris Brazell (WR, Tennessee)
• 59. Zachariah Branch (WR, Georgia)
• 60. Keylan Rutledge (IOL, Georgia Tech)
• 61. Chris Bell (WR, Louisville)
• 62. Derrick Moore (EDGE, Michigan)
• 63. Max Klare (TE, Ohio State)
• 64. Josiah Trotter (LB, Missouri)
• 65. Connor Lew (IOL, Auburn)
• 66. Caleb Tiernan (OT, Northwestern)
• 67. Domonique Orange (DT, Iowa State)
• 68. Mike Washington Jr (RB, Arkansas)
• 69. Antonio Williams (WR, Clemson)
• 70. Keith Abney II (CB, Arizona State)
• 71. Gennings Dunker (OT, Iowa)
• 72. Dani Dennis-Sutton (EDGE, Penn State)
• 73. Gracen Holton (DT, Oklahoma)
• 74. Romello Height (EDGE, Texas Tech)
• 75. Kyle Louis (LB, Pitt)
• 76. Davison Igbinosun (CB, Ohio State)
• 77. Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame)
• 78. Darrell Jackson Jr. (DT, Florida State)
• 79. Elijah Sarratt (WR, Indiana)
• 80. Sam Hecht (IOL, Kansas State)
• 81. Joshua Josephs (EDGE, Tennessee)
• 82. Ted Hurst (WR, Georgia State)
• 83. Garrett Nussmeier (QB, LSU)
• 84. Jonah Coleman (RB, Washington)
• 85. Kamari Ramsey (S, USC)
• 86. Carson Beck (QB, Miami)
• 87. Skyler Bell (WR, UConn)
• 88. Dametrious Crownover (OT, Texas A&M)
• 89. Keyron Crawford (EDGE, Auburn)
• 90. Oscar Delp (TE, Georgia)
• 91. Jaishawn Barham (LB, Michigan)
• 92. Markel Bell (OT, Miami)
• 93. Daylen Everette (CB, Georgia)
• 94. Devin Moore (CB, Florida)
• 95. Bryce Lance (WR, North Dakota State)
• 96. Taylen Green (QB, Arkansas)
• 97. Genesis Smith (S, Arizona)
• 98. Julian Neal (CB, Arkansas)
• 99. Bud Clark (S, TCU)
• 100. Jalon Kilgore (CB, South Carolina)

Why Fernando Mendoza Is the First Pick (But Not the Top Prospect)

Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback from Indiana, is projected to be the first player selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. While Mendoza is a highly regarded prospect with strong traits, he is not ranked as the top player on the board. Analysts have graded Arvell Reese, Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, and Mansoor Delane higher in a vacuum. However, positional value and a lack of elite quarterback options in the draft class contribute to Mendoza’s projected first-overall selection.

David Bailey’s Rise: Why He’s Ranked No. 10

David Bailey, an edge rusher from Texas Tech, is ranked 10th but could be selected as early as No. 2 by the New York Jets. Analyst Jon Ledyard, an expert on pass rushers, praised Bailey’s traits in a recent SB Nation piece:

"Bailey has the length, size and explosiveness you look for in a top pass rusher, erupting off the ball to win the edge repeatedly at the college level. Things will get harder in the NFL, where better tackles will force [him] to refine his technique."

Bailey’s draft stock is bolstered by his physical profile and production, though the NFL’s higher level of competition may require adjustments.

Key Takeaways from the 2026 NFL Draft Top 100

The 2026 draft class features a mix of elite prospects across multiple positions. While Mendoza headlines the list, Reese, Love, and Downs are among the top-ranked players. Draft-day factors such as team needs, positional value, and medical evaluations will ultimately determine where these players land. Stay tuned for real-time updates as the draft progresses.