Draft Order NFL: 2026 NFL Draft Order: Round 5: 141. Houston Texans (from Las Vegas Raiders): Kamari Ramsey, FS, USC, 142. Tennessee Titans (from New York Jets): Fernando Carmona, LG, Arkansas, 143. Arizona Cardinals: Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech, 144. Carolina Panthers (from Tennessee Titans): Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State, 145. Los Angeles Chargers (from New York Giants): Nick Barrett, 3-4 RE, South Carolina, 146. Cleveland Browns: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama, 147. Washington Commanders: Joshua Josephs, RE, Tennessee, 148. Seattle Seahawks (from Kansas City Chiefs): Beau Stephens, LG, Iowa, 149. Cleveland Browns (from Cincinnati Bengals): Justin Jefferson, MLB, Alabama, 150. Las Vegas Johnson (from New Orleans Saints): Dalton Johnson, SS, Arizona, 151. Carolina Panthers (from Miami Dolphins): Zakee Wheatley, FS, Penn State, 152. Denver Broncos (from Dallas Cowboys): Justin Joly, TE, North Carolina State, 153. Green Bay Packers (from Atlanta Falcons): Jager Burton, C, Kentucky, 154. San Francisco 49ers (from Baltimore Ravens): Jaden Dugger, MLB, Lousiana, 155. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeMonte Capeheart, NT, Clemson, 156. Indianapolis Colts: George Gumbs Jr., LE, Florida, 157. Detroit Lions: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State, 158. Miami Dolphins (from Minnesota Vikings): Michael Taaffe, FS, Texas, 159. Minnesota Vikings (from Carolina Panthers): Max Bredeson, FB, Michigan, 160. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Green Bay Packers): Billy Schrauth, LG, Notre Dame, 161. Kansas City Chiefs (from Pittsburgh Steelers): Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska, 162. Baltimore Ravens (from Los Angeles Chargers): Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke, 163. Minnesota Vikings (from Philadelphia Eagles): Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F Austin, 164. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston, 165. Tennessee Titans (from Chicago Bears): Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State, 166. Chicago Bears (from San Francisco 49ers): Keyshaun Elliott, ROLB, Arizona State, 167. Buffalo Bills (from Houston Texans): Jalon Kilgore, SS, South Carolina, 168. Detroit Lions (from Buffalo Bills): Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky, 169. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Los Angeles Rams): Riey Nowakowski, TE, Indiana, 170. Cleveland Browns (from Denver Broncos): Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati, 171. New England Patriots: Karon Prunty, CB, Wake Forest, 172. New Orleans Saints (from Seattle Seahawks): Lorenzo Styles Jr., CB, Ohio State, 173. Baltimore Ravens (Compensation Pick): Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama, 174. Baltimore Ravens (Compensation Pick): Adam Randall, RB, Clemson, 175. Las Vegas Raiders (Compensation Pick): Hezekiah Mases, CB, California, 176. Kansas City Chiefs (Compensation Pick): Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati, 177. Miami Dolphins (Compensation Pick (from Dallas Cowboys)): Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri, 178. Philadelphia Eagles (Compensation Pick): Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State, 179. San Francisco 49ers (Compensation Pick (from New York Jets)): Enruiwue Cruz Jr., LT, Kansas, 180. Miami Dolphins (Compensation Pick (from Dallas Cowboys)): Seydou Traore, TE, Mississippi State, 181. Buffalo Bills (Compensation Pick (from Detroit Lions)): Zane Durant, 3-4 LE, Penn State, Round 1: 1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana, 2. New York Jets: David Bailey, RE, Texas Tech, 3. Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame, 4. Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State, 5. New York Giants: Arvel Reese, 3-4 MLB, Ohio State, 6. Knasas City Chiefs (from Cleveland Browns): Mansor Delane, CB, LSU, 7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, ROLB, Ohio State, 8. New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State, 9. Cleveland Browns (from Kansas City Chiefs): Spencer Fano, LT, Utah, 10. New York Giants (from Cincinnati Bengals): Francis Mauigoa, RG, Miami FL, 11. Dallas Cowboys (from Miami Dolphins): Caleb Downs, FS, Ohio State, 12. Miami Dolphins (from Dallas Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, LG, Alabama, 13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons): Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama, 14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, LG, Penn State, 15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rueben Bain Jr., 3-4 ROLB, Miami FL, 16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon, 17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, RT, Clemson, 18. Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Banks, NT, Florida, 19. Carolina Panthers: Monroe Freeling, LT, Georgia, 20. Philadelphia Eagles (from Green Bay Packers): Makai Lemon, WR, USC, 21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Iheanachor, RT, Arizona State, 22. Los Angeles Chargers: Ahkeem Mesidor, 3-4 LOLB, Miami FL, 23. Dallas Cowboys (from Philadelphia Eagles): Malachi Lawrence, RE, Central Florida, 24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars): KC Conception, WR, Texas A&M, 25. Chicago Bears: Dillon Thieneman, SS, Oregon, 26. Houston Texans (from Buffalo Bills): Keylan Rutledge, C, Georgia Tech, 27. Miami Dolphins (from San Francisco 49ers): Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State, 28. New England Patriots (from Houston Texans): Caleb Lomu, RT, Utah, 29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Los Angeles Rams): Peter Woods, DT, Clemson, 30. New York Jets (from Denver Broncos): Omar Cooper Jr. WR, Indiana, 31. Tennessee Titans (from New England Patriots): Keldrick Faulk, RE, Auburn, 32. Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame, Round 2: 33. San Francisco 49ers (from New York Jets): De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss, 34. Arizona Cardinals: Chase Bisontis, LG, Texas A&M, 35. Buffalo Bills (from Tennessee Titans): T.J. Parker, 3-4 ROLB, Clemson, 36. Houston Texans (from Las Vegas Raiders): Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State, 37. New York Giants: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee, 38. Las Vegas Raiders (from Washington Commanders): Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona, 39. Cleveland Browns: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington, 40. Kansas City Chiefs: R Mason Thomas, RE, Oklahoma, 41. Cincinnati Bengals: Cashius Howell, RE, Texas A&M, 42. New Orleans Saints: Christen Miller, 3-4 LE, Georgia, 43. Miami Dolphins: Jacob Rodriguez, ROLB, Texas Tech, 44. Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys): Derrick Moore, LE, Michigan, 45. Baltimore Ravens: Zion Young, 3-4 LOLB, Missouri, 46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josiah Trotter, 3-4 MLB, Missouri, 47. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Indianapolis Colts): Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama, 48. Atlanta Falcons: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson, 49. Carolina Panthers (from Minnesota Vikings): Lee Hunter, NT, Texas Tech, 50. New York Jets (from Detroit Lions): D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana, 51. Minnesota Vikings (from Carolina Panthers): Jake Golday, 3-4 MLB, Cincinnati, 52. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina, 53. Indianapolis Colts (from Pittsburgh Steelers): C.J. Allen, MLB, Georgia, 54. Philadelphia Eagles: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt, 55. New England Patriots (from Los Angeles Chargers): Gabe Jacas, 3-4 ROLB, Illinois, 56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Nick Boerchkirker, TE, Texas A&M, 57. Chicago Bears: Logan Jones, C, Iowa, 58. Cleveland Browns (from San Francisco 49ers): Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, FS, Toledo, 59. Houston Texans: Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan, 60. Tennessee Titans (from Buffalo Bills): Anthony Hill Jr. MLB, Texas, 61. Los Angeles Rams: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State, 62. Buffalo Bills (from Denver Broncos): Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State, 63. Los Angeles Chargers (from New England Patriots): Jake Slaughter, LG, Florida, 64. Seattle Seahawks: Bud Clark, FS, TCU, Round 3: 65. Arizona Cardinals: Carson Beck, QB, Miami FL, 66. Denver Broncos (from Tennessee Titans): Tyler Onyedim, 3-4 RE, Texas A&M, 67. Las Vegas Raiders: Keyron Crawford, 3-4 ROLB, Auburn, 68. Philadelphia Eagles (from New York Jets): Markel Bell, LT, Miami FL, 69. Chicago Bears (from New York Giants): Sam Rausch, TE, Stanford, 70. San Francisco 49ers (from Cleveland Browns): Romello Height, RE, Texas Tech, 71. Washington Commanders: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson, 72. Cincinnati Bengals: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington, 73. New Orleans Saints: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia, 74. New York Giants (from Kansas City Chiefs): Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame, 75. Miami Dolphins: Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech, 76. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Dallas Cowboys): Drew Allar, QB, Penn State, 77. Green Bay Packers (from Tampa Bay Buccaneers): Chris McClellan, 3-4 RE, Missouri, 78. Indianapolis Colts: A.J. Haulcy, FS, LSU, 79. Atlanta Falcons: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia, 80. Baltimore Ravens: Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC, 81. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Detroit Lions): Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M, 82. Minnesota Vikings: Domonique Orange, 3-4 LE, Iowa State, 83. Carolina Panthers: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee, 84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Green Bay Packers): Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State, 85. Pittsburgh Steelers: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia, 86. Cleveland Browns (from Los Angeles Chargers): Austin Barber, RT, Florida, 87. Miami Dolphins (from Philadelphia Eagles): Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State, 88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Emmanuel Pregnon, LG, Oregon, 89. Chicago Bears: Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU, 90. San Francisco 49ers (from Houston Texans): Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana, 91. Las Vegas Raiders (from Buffalo Bills): Trey Zuhn III, LG, Texas A&M, 92. Dallas Cowboys (from San Francisco 49ers): Jaishawn Barham, MLB, Michigan, 93. Los Angeles Rams: Keagan Trost, RT, Missouri, 94. Miami Dolphins (from Denver Broncos): Chris Bell, WR, Louisville, 95. New England Patriots: Eli Rairdon, TE, Notre Dame, 96. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Seattle Seahawks): Gennings Dunker, LG, Iowa, 97. Minnesota Vikings (Compensation Pick): Caleb Tiernan, RT, Northwestern, 98. Minnesota Vikings (Compensation Pick (from Minnesota Vikings)): Jakobe Thomas, SS, Miami FL, 99. Seattle Seahawks (Compensation Pick (from Pittsburgh Steelers)): Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas, 100. Jacksonville Jaguars (Compensation Pick (from Detroit Lions)): Jalen Huskey, SS, Maryland, Round 4: 101. Las Vegas Raiders (from Tennessee Titans): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee, 102. Buffalo Bills (from Las Vegas Raiders): Jude Bowry, LT, Boston College, 103. New York Jets: Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State, 104. Arizona Cardinals: Kaleb Proctor, 3-4 LE, Southeastern Louisiana, 105. Los Angeles Chargers (from New York Giants): Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State, 106. Houston Texans (from Washington Commanders): Febechi Nwaiwu, RG, Oklahoma, 107. San Francisco 49ers (from Cleveland Browns): Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma, 108. Denver Broncos (from New Orleans Saints): Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington, 109. Kansas City Chiefs: Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon, 110. New York Jets (from Cincinnati Bengals): Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson, 111. Denver Broncos (from Miami Dolphins): Kage Casey, LT, Boise State, 112. Dallas Cowboys: Drew Shelton, LT, Penn State, 113. Indianapolis Colts: Jalen Farmer, RG, Kentucky, 114. Dallas Cowboys (from Atlanta Falcons): Devin Moore, CB, Florida, 115. Baltimore Ravens: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana, 116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keionte Scott, CB, Miami FL, 117. Los Angeles Chargers (from Minnesota Vikings): Travis Burke, RT, Memphis, 118. Detroit Lions: Jimmy Rolder, MLB, Michigan, 119. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Carolina Panthers): Wesley Willliams, RE, Duke, 120. Green Bay Packers: Dani Dennis-Sutton, 3-4 ROLB, Penn State, 121. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa, 122. Las Vegas Raiders (from Philadelphia Eagles): Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas, 123. Houston Texans (from Los Angeles Chargers): Wade Woodaz, MLB, Clemson, 124. Chicago Bears (from Jacksonville Jaguars): Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas, 125. Buffalo Bills (from Chicago Bears): Skyler Bell, WR, Connecticut, 126. Buffalo Bills: Kale Elarms-Orr, 3-4 MLB, TCU, 127. San Francisco 49ers: Carver Willis, LT, Washington, 128. Cincinnati Bengals (from Houston Texans): Connor Lew, C, Auburn, 129. Carolina Panthers (from Los Angeles Rams): Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M, 130. Miami Dolphins (from Denver Broncos): Trey Moore, ROLB, Texas, 131. Los Angeles Chargers (from New England Patriots): Genesis Smith, FS, Arizona, 132. New Orleans Saints (from Seattle Seahawks): Jeremiah Wright, RG, Auburn, 133. Baltimore Ravens (Compensation Pick from (San Francisco 49ers)): Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU, 134. Atlanta Falcons (Compensation Pick (from Las Vegas Raiders)): Kendal Daniels, SS, Oklahoma, 135. Indanapolis Colts (Compensation Pick (from Pittsburgh Steelers)): Bryce Boettcher, MLB, Oregon, 136. New Orleans Saints (Compensation Pick): Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State, 137. Dallas Cowboys (Compensation Pick (from Philadelphia Eagles)): LT Overton, LE, Alabama, 138. Miami Dolphins (Compensation Pick (from San Francisco 49ers)): Myle Louis, LOLB, Pittsburgh, 139. San Francisco 49ers (Compensation Pick): Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington, 140. Cincinnati Bengals (Compensation Pick (from New York Jets)): Colbie Young, WR, Georgia

















2026 NFL Draft Results




Round 5



Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson was one of my top three runninng backs. Find out who got him in the fifth round.



Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: May 2, 2026.


  1. Houston Texans: Kamari Ramsey, FS, USC B- Grade

    I had five safeties ahead of Kamari Ramsey on the board to start the fifth round. I did have a fourth round grade on Kamari Ramsey, so this is great value.


    Kamari Ramsey was a player that ended my pre draft process wth a 90/99 potential grade. Kamari Ramsey will sit behind Reed Blankenship at free safety for three years, but he could be the Houston Texans starting free safety by 2029.


    The 6-0 205 lb Kamari Ramsey had 18 solo tackles, 9 assisted tackles, 27 total tackles, 3 quarterback hurries, 2 deflections from pass breakups, and 1.5 tackles for a loss in 2025. Kamari Ramsey is a consensus top 50 player in a lot of mocks. I gave Kamari Ramsey a C- in man coverage, an A+ in zone coverage, a C- in press coverage, a C- in run stuffing, a C- in pass rushing, and a C- in game speed. He's got a great football IQ, but his athletic traits are unspectacular. I do have a fourth round grade on him and he should develop into a starting NFL free safety. He's got a lot to fix though if he wants to reach his potential as a borderline Pro Bowl Free Safety.


  2. Tennessee Titans: Fernando Carmona, LG, Arkansas B Grade

    The 6-5 316 lb Fernando Carmona has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking you want from a guard. I have a 88/99 for potential on Fernando Carmona. He's a good backup to Peter Skoronski as a backup left guard on the Tennessee Titans.



  3. Arizona Cardinals: Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech B Grade

    Arizona went with Texas Tech wide receiver Reggie Virgil. I mocked Reggie Virgil to Arizona in the sixth round.


    Arizona gets another wide receiver. Reggie Virgil has enough upside to push both Kendrick Bourne at slot receiver and secondary wide receiver Michael Wilson for playing time.


    The 6-3 189 lb Reggie Virgil had 41 receptions, 816 receiving yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns career bests at Miami Ohio in 2024. Reggie Virgil transferred to Texas Tech and had 57 receptions, 705 receiving yards, and 6 receving touchdowns in 2025.


    Reggie Virgil ran 20/30 routes on the route tree. He also ran a good 40 time and with an 88/99 potential grade he trails only Marvin Harrison Jr. as a wide reciver on the Arizona Cardinals roster in terms of potential.


  4. Carolina Panthers: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State B+ Grade

    I had a 86/99 potential grade on Sam Hecht, the Kansas State Wildcats center. Carolina lost Austin Corbett and Cade Mays, but added Luke Fortner in Free Agency. Hecht has a chance to supplant Fortner as Carolina's starting center.



  5. Los Angeles Chargers: Nick Barrett, NT, South Carolina F Grade

    There were better defensive tackles on the board. I got a 76/99 potential grade on Nick Barrett. He's just a rotational body behind Dalvin Tomlinson at best.


  6. Cleveland Browns: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama A+ Grade

    The 6-4 289 lb Parker Brailsford has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking footowork, run blocking footwork, pancake blocking, and pull blocking stands out. I think his pass blocking strength and run blocking strength can be improved if he adds more muscle because while Brailsford was effective, he wasn't consistent. He doesn't get his hands on defenders consistently and pass blocking footwork is also inconsistent with Brailsford as there are plays where he is money, but there are also plays where he gets beat frequently where his feet look like they are trapped in quicksand which was why I moved Kadyn Proctor down to the late second with the quick releases of Jalen Milroe and Ty Simpson masking these deficiencies in his game. Brailsford still looks like the best center when it comes to just pancake blocking defenders by knocking them on their ass on passing plays and the best center in terms of pull blocking on running plays. Look elsewhere if you want a zone blocking center or a center that excels at cut blocking.


    I have a 90/99 potential grade on Parker Brailsford. That's higher than the 88 I had on Luke Whypler coming out of Ohio State in the 2023 NFL Draft, but lower than the 92/99 potential I had on Elgton Jenkins who was my second best center behind Erik McCoy in the 2019 NFL Draft.


    Right now Parker Brailsford is ahead of Luke Whypler on Cleveland's depth chart entering rookie minicamp as the backup center. If Cleveland wants Brailsford simply to gain muscle they could redshirt him this season.



  7. Washington Commanders: Joshua Josephs, RE, Tennessee A Grade

    The 6-3 240 lb Joshua Josephs had 17 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, 33 total tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 6 quaterback hurries, 4 sacks, 3 deflections from pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery after taking over for James Pearce Jr. as the 4-3 right end in 2025. He complimented James Pearce Jr. with 9 tackles for a loss and 8 quarterback hurries as Tennessee's 4-3 left end in 2024. Joshua Josephs is raw, but he can develop into sack artist that gets 10 sacks his potential grade is 90/99.


    He was my second best defensive end still on the board in the fifth round. Only Mikail Kamara who I had a second round grade on was the only player ahead of him on my board.


  8. Seattle Seahawks: Beau Stephens, LG, Iowa A+ Grade

    Seattle adds a left guard for depth as I had a 92/99 potential grade on Beau Stephens. Iowa left guard Beau Stephens has a second round grade on my 2026 NFL Draft Simulator which is basically my big board.


    The 6-5 315 lb Beau Stephens has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, and pancake blocking you want in a left guard. Beau Stephens needs to improve zone blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking if he wants to succeed in the NFL. He will get to develop behind Grey Zabel for three years and could start in the final year of his rookie deal if Grey Zabel does not get a fifth year tender, but I had a 93 potential grade on Grey Zabel last year and his floor was much higher than I anticipated.



  9. Cleveland Browns: Justin Jefferson, MLB, Alabama B Grade

    I had a 86/99 potential grade on Justin Jefferson and a 77/99 potential grade on Carson Schwesinger. Cleveland now has leverage if Carson does not take the offer the Browns give him as Justin Jefferson will be the backup middle linebacker for the next three years, and could start by 2029.


  10. Las Vegas Raiders: Dalton Johnson, SS, Arizona A+ Grade

    The 5-10 192 lb Dalton Johnson had 48 solo tackles, 49 assisted tackles, 97 total tackles, 7 delections from pass breakups, 2 tackles for a loss, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble in 2025. I gave Dalton Johnson an A grade in man coverage, an A+ grade in zone coverage, and an A- in press coverage. Dalton Johnson can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 defense. He's versatile enough to play both strong safety and free safety with strong safety being his natural position.


    I had a 90/99 potential grade on Dalton Johnson. Las Vegas will a sick secondary in 2027. Las Vegas will have Jermod McCoy at field cornerback, Eric Stokes at boundary cornerback, Taron Johnson at nickel cornerback if the Raiders keep him around, but he's got no dead cap on his contract in 2027 meaning the Raiders can cut him if he sucks, Dalton Johnson at stronng safety, and Treydan Stukes will either be the nickel cornerback if Taron Johnson gets cut or the starting free safety in 2027. I feel like Las Vegas did a good job fixing the secondary in ths draft.



  11. Carolina Panthers: Zakee Wheatley, FS, Penn State A Grade

    Carolina got Lathan Ransom for depth behind Tre'von Moehrig at strong safety in the 2025 NFL Draft. This year, Carolina got Zakee Wheatley in the fifth round for depth behind Nick Scott. Zakee Wheatley has the highest ceiling of any of these four safeties, but strengthening the depth of your defensive backs room is not something I will fault the Carolina Panthers for.


    The 6-3 202 lb Zakee Wheatley had 51 solo tackles, 23 assisted tackles, 74 total tackles, 3 quarterback huries, 2 takles for a loss, 1 defelection from a pass breakup, 1 interception, 1 quarterback hurry, and 2 forced fumbles in 2025. I gave Zakee Wheatley an A- in man coverage, an A- in zone coverage, a C- in press coverage, and an A+ in run stuffing. Zakee Wheatley can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 scheme.


  12. Denver Broncos: Justin Joly, TE, North Carolina State A+ Grade

    The 6-3 241 lb Justin Joly had 49 receptions, 489 receiving yards, and 7 receiving touchdows in 2025. Justin Joly ran 9/30 routes on the route tree, but has the third highest ceiling of any tight end in this draft with a 92/99 potential grade ranking third behind Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers.


    Denver now has Adam Trautman, Evan Engram, and Justin Joly in their tight end room. Joly has the highest ceiling of those three tight ends, but also the lowest floor. You have to give Denver credit for making their depth at running back and tight end stronger even after trading a ton of draft capital for Jalyn Waddle to give Bo Nix a second number one flanker wide receiver that compliments Courtland Sutton very well.



  13. Green Bay Packers: Jager Burton, C, Kentucky F Grade

    My 83/99 potential grade on Jager Burton is a backup grade since I do not see Burton becoming an NFL starter. This is lower than the 87/99 I gave Sean Rhyan coming out of UCLA and he got extended to be Green Bay's starting center moving forward.


  14. San Francisco 49ers: Jaden Dugger, MLB, Louisiana Dry Cornbread Grade

    I had a backup grade on Jaden Dugger. San Francisco did need a backup to Fred Warner though.


    The 6-5 250 lb Jaden Dugger went to Penn Hills, the same High School as Aaron Donald. Jaden Dugger had 64 solo tackles, 61 assisted tackles, 125 total tackles, and 13 tackles for a loss in 2025. Fred Warner was one of my biggest misses and the last time I gave the 49ers an F grade for taking a middle linebacker was when they drafted him back in 2018. I do not believe Jaden Dugger has the upside to develop into an NFL starter, but there's enough on tape for San Francisco to avoid an F grade. I think I'll hand John Lynch some dry cornbread.



  15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeMonte Capehart, NT, Clemson B Grade

    The 6-5 315 lb DeMonte Capehart had a 85/99 potential grade. He's capable of developing into a starting nose tackle and he gest to go to a great situation where he learns under Vita Vea.


    Tampa Bay has Calijah Cancey at 3-4 right end, Vita Vea at 3-4 nose tackle, A'Shawn Robinson at 3-4 left end, Elijah Roberts as the backup 3-4 right end, DeMonte Capehart as the backup 3-4 nose tackle, and Rakeem Nunez-Roches as the backup 3-4 left end. This defensive line compliments the linebacker core with Rueben Bain Jr. at 3-4 right outside linebacker, Alex Anzalone at 3-4 middle linebacker, Josiah Trotter at 3-4 middle linebacker, and Yaya Diaby at 3-4 left outside linebacker. Tamp Bay also has Zyon McCollum at field cornerback, Benjamin Morrison at boundary cornerback, Jacob Parrish at nickel cornerback with Keionte Scott pushing him for that job, Tykee Smith at strong safety, and Antoine Winfield Jr. at free safety. Tampa Bay has their best depth on the front 7 since they won Super Bowl 55 and kept the Chiefs from repeating. I wouldn't be shocked if Tampa Bay got to Super Bowl 61 or even lost in the NFC Championship game with this defense.


  16. Indianapolis Colts: George Gumbs Jr., LE, Florida F Grade

    I had a 83/99 potential grade on George Gumbs Jr. Anything below an 85 is a backup grade for me. Some GMs like taking backups with day 3 picks, but I'm a make every fucking pick count kind of guy meaning always trying to find starters or players that can develop into starters even if they start out as backups with every single pick you have.



  17. Detroit Lions: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State A+ Grade

    The 5-10 187 lb Keith Abney II had 36 solo tackles, 8 assisted tackles, 44 total tackles, 12 deflections from pass breakups, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 sack, and 1 kick/punt blocked in 2025. I gave Keth Abney II an A- in man coverage, an A- in zone coverage, an A in press coverage, an A+ in pass rushing, an A+ in run stuffing, and an A+ in blitzing. His floor is a nickel cornerback and his ceiling is a number one cornerback.


    Detroit now has Terrion Arnold at field cornerack D.J. Reed at boundary cornerback, Roger McCreary at nickel cornerback, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. at dime cornerback, and Keith Abney II at quarter cornerback. Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Keith Abney II are expected to compete for the dime cornerback job, but those two will mainly be backups in 2026.


  18. Miami Dolphins: Michael Taaffe, FS, Texas A+ Grade

    The 5-11 193 lb Michael Taaffe had 38 solo tackles, 32 assisted tackles, 70 total tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 deflection from a passbreakup, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 sack in 2025. I gave Michael Taaffe an A- in man coverage, an A in zone coverage, and an A- in press coverage. Michael Taaffe can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 scheme.


    Michael Taaffe is listed as the backup free safety to Lonnie Johnson Jr. think Taafee is good enough to beat him out for that job in camp since I got a 92/99 potential grade on Michael Taaffe. This was my fourth best safety behind Caleb Downs, Dillon Thieneman, and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.



  19. Minnesota Vikings: Max Bredeson, FB, Michigan F Grade

    There was one fullback wth Pro Bowl upside and that was Navy fullback Alex Tecza. Minnesota instead opted for a backup fullback as Max Bredeson is not as good as his older brother Ben Bredeson.


  20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Billy Schrauth, LG, Notre Dame B- Grade

    The 6-0 310 lb Billy Schrauth has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, zone blocking, pancake blocking, and pull blocking. His only area of improvement is cut blocking. Blly Schrauth was listed at 6-4, but weighed 6-0 at the 2026 NFL Combine. This was a player I had a sixth round grade on with a 88/99 potential grade that I mocked to Arizona at the top of the seventh round.


    Tampa Bay needed a left guard with a higher ceiling than Ben Bredeson. Billy Schrauth is a solid addition at this point in the fifth round.



  21. Kansas City Chiefs: Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska A+ Grade

    Emmett Johnson is the consensus third best running back and one of two running backs with a second round grade still on my board. Emmett Johnson is in my top fifty overall too.


    The 5-11 202 lb Emmett Johnson had 251 carries, 1,451 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 46 receptions, 370 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 297 touches, 1,821 total yards, and 15 total touchdowns in 2025. Emmett Johnson has the speed, pass catching, and vision. He's not a great pass blocker, but makes up for that with his ability to juke and stiff arm defenders on running plays.


    Kansas City has Emmett Johnson as their change of pace running back behnd Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl 60 MVP on the Seattle Seahawks who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City has had an incredible draft still with all A+ grades on every single pick so far. Only the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and Atlanta Falcons remain perfect with all A+ grades so far.


  22. Baltimore Ravens: Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke A+ Grade

    The 5-9 185 lb Chandler Rivers had 30 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles, 54 total tackles, 9 deflections from pass breakups, 7.5 tackles for a loss, 3 intereptions, 3 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 defensive touchdown as a junior in 2024. Chandler Rivers had 37 solo tackles, 22 assisted tackles, 59 total tackles, 8 deflections from pass breakups, 2 interceptions, 1 quarterback hurry, and 1 forced fumble as a senior in 2025.


    I gave Chandler Rivers an A- grade in man coverage, an A grade in zone coverage, an A grade in press coverage, an A grade in run stuffing, and an A grade in blitzing. Chandler Rivers can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 scheme.


    I had a 91/99 potential grade on Chandler Rivers. Baltimore has Nate Wiggins at field cornerback, Chidobe Awuzie at boundary cornerback, Marlon Humphrey at nickel cornerback, Chandler Rivers at dime cornerback, and T.J. Tampa at quarter cornerback. I love Baltimore's depth in the secondary at cornerback.



  23. Minnesota Vikings: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin A+ Grade

    The Minnesota Vikings draft a cornerback here. I do not have a lot of confidence in James Pierre or Isaiah Rodgers as starters next to Byron Murphy Jr. I believe Charles Demmings could beat out both James Pierre and Isaiah Rodgers for the boundary cornerback job.


    The 6-1 181 lb Charles Demmings had 10 solo tackles, 8 assisted tackles, 18 total tackles, 5 deflections from pass breakups, and 4 interceptons in 2025. I gave Charles Demmings an A+ in man coverage, an A- in zone coverage, and an A in press coverage. Charles Demmings can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 scheme.


  24. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tanner Kozoil, TE, Houston A+ Grade

    The 6-6 247 lb Tanner Kozoil had 94 receptions, 839 receiving yards, and 8 receiving touchdowns at Ball State in 2024. Tanner Kozoil had 74 receptions, 727 receiving yards, and 6 receiving touchdowns when transferring to Houston in 2025. Tanner Kozoil ran 9/30 routes in the two games I watched against Miami FL and Ohio. Like Eli Stowers, Tanner Kozoil is an excellent run blocking tight end as well as an excellent pass blocking tight end. I got a 91/99 potential grade on Tanner Kozoil.


    Jacksonville got my fourth best tight end in this entire draft in the fifth round. If Jacksonville plays ths guy as their starting tight end they could have a 1-2 year Super Bowl window for Trevor Lawrence. If they don't Jacksonville is a team that teams will be able to knock out during wild card weekend.



  25. Tennessee Titans: Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State A Grade

    Tennessee drafts a running back in the fifth round. Nicholas Singleton was my second best running back back in August and now he goes to the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round as I had a 90/99 potential grade on Singleton.


    The 6-0 224 lb Nicholas Singleton had 156 carries, 1,061 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 11 receptions, 85 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 167 touches, 1,146 total yards, and 13 total touchdowns as a true freshman in 2022. Nicholas Singleton had 171 carries, 752 rushing yards, 8 rushing touchdowns, 26 receptions, 308 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 197 touches, 1,060 total yards, and 10 total touchdowns as a sophomore in 2023. Nicholas Singleton had 172 carries, 1,099 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions, 375 receiving yards, 5 receiving touchdowns, 213 touches, 1,376 total yards, and 17 total touchdowns as a junior in 2024. Nicholas Singleton only had 123 carries, 549 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, 24 receptions, 219 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 147 touches, 768 total yards, and 14 total touchowns in 2025. Nicholas Singleton has the speed, pass catching, ball carrier vision, and pass blocking to make it in the NFL despite a down year at Penn State.


    I only had one running back graded ahead of Singleton on my board. That was his Penn State teammate Kaytron Allen.


  26. Chicago Bears: Keyshaun Elliott, ROLB, Arizona State A- Grade

    Chicago gets a third string right outside linebacker in a 4-2-5 defense. Keyshaun Ellott has the versatility to play 4-3 right outside linebacker, 4-3 middle linebacker, 4-3 left outside linebacker, and 3-4 middle linebacker.


    The 6-2 235 lb Keyshaun Elliott had 54 solo tackles, 44 assisted tackles, 98 total tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, 7 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, and 2 deflections from pass breakups in 2025. Keyshaun Elliott's versatility and ability to generate tackles for a loss are his two biggest strengths.



  27. Buffalo Bills: Jalon Kilgore, SS, South Carolina A+ Grade

    Buffalo may have just drafted their future starting strong safety. South Carolina strong safety Jalon Kilgore had a 89/99 potential grade.


    The 6-1 210 lb Jalen Kilgore had 32 solo tackles, 22 assisted tackles, 54 total tackles, 10 deflections from pass breakups, 2 interceptions, 1 quarterback hurry, and 1 fumble recovery in 2025. I gave Jalon Kilgore an A- grade in man coverage, an A- in zone coverage, and C- in press coverage. Jalon Kilgore can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 scheme.


  28. Detroit Lions: Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky B- Grade

    I had a 85/99 potential grade on Kendrick Law. He's got just enough of a ceiling to develop into a future slot receiver for the Detroit Lions.



  29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Riley Nowakowski, TE, Indiana C Grade

    I had a 85/99 potential grade on Riley Nowakowski. He has enough upside to develop into a borderline starter at tight end. He also has experience at fullback and is a perfect replacement to Connor Heyward.


  30. Cleveland Browns: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati A+ Grade

    I had Joe Royer getting picked in this exact spot of my 2026 NFL Mock Draft, except Denver traded this pick to Cleveland. Cincinnati tight end Joe Royer and Baylor tight end Michael Trigg were the top two tight ends on my board wth a 89/99 potental grade. Trigg went undrafted because he got dismissed from USC and Ole Miss. Cleveland went with Royer as a backup tight end to Harold Fannin Jr. and the second tight end complimenting Harold Fannin Jr. in a two tight end set.


    The 6-5 247 lb Joe Royer had 50 receptions, 522 receiving yards, and 3 receving touchdowns in 2024. Joey Royer had 29 receptions, 416 receiving yards, and 4 receiving touchdowns in 2025. Joe Royer ran 13/30 routes on the route tree trailing only Michael Trigg and Kenyon Sadiq. He ran more routes than Max Klare after watching his tape.



  31. New England Patriots: Karon Prunty, CB, Wake Forest B+ Grade

    I had a 85/99 potential grade on Karon Prunty. The other three cornerbacks on this depth chart in Chirstian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis, and Marcus Jones have higher ceilings than Prunty. I love Prunty as a dime cornerback in an Alex Austin role on the New England Patriots secondary.


    The 6-2 192 lb Karon Prunty had 9 deflections from pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception in 2025. I gave Karon Prunty an A+ in man coverage, an A- in zone coverage, and a B+ in press coverage. Karon Prunty can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 scheme.


  32. New Orleans Saints: Lorenzo Styles Jr., CB, Ohio State Dry Cornbread Grade

    I have a 79/99 potential grade on Lorenzo Styles Jr. Because he can play cornerback, strong safety, and free safety with his versatility, New Orleans gets a Dry Cornbread Grade instead of an F grade.



  33. Baltimore Ravens: Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama Dry Cornbread Grade

    Baltimore gets this pick 173 in the fifth round for losing cornerback Brandon Stephens. Brandon Stephens signed with New York Jets in Free Agency last year.


    I got a 81/99 on Josh Cuevas. He will not play over Mark Andrews or Matthew Hibner. However, his ceiling is still higher than Free Agent Durham Smythe which is the only reason I'll give the Ravens Dry Cornbread instead of an F grade.


  34. Baltimore Ravens: Adam Randall, RB, Clemson B- Grade

    Baltimore gets this pick 174 in the fifth round for losing right guard Patrick Mekari. Patrick Mekari signed with Jacksonville Jaguars in Free Agency last year after being Baltimore's swing tackle for many years.


    Baltimore drafts a running back for depth. Clemson running back Adam Randall crushed it at Clemson's Pro Day and Baltimore scouted Adam Randall at Clemson's Pro Day.


    The 6-2 232 lb Adam Randall had 168 carries, 814 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, 36 receptions, 254 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns n 2025. Adam Randall did not fumble the football in his four years at Clemson. I have a 87/99 potential grade on Adam Randall. He has enough upside to develop into a starter if Baltimore lets Derrick Henry walk when his contract is up in 2028. Adam Randall will be a backup running back that develops durng his first two seasons.



  35. Las Vegas Raiders: Hezekiah Masses, CB, California B Grade

    Las Vegas gets compensation pick 175 due to Robert Spillane signing with the New England Patriots at 3-4 middle linebacker last year. Las Vegas switched back to a 3-4 defense, but Spillane was a 4-3 middle linebacker during his stint with the Raiders.


    The 6-0 190 lb Hezekiah Masses had 30 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, 47 total tackles, 13 deflections from pass breakups, 5 interceptions, and 1 tackle for a loss in 2025. Hezekiah Masses led the entire FBS in deflections in 2025.


    I had a 88/99 potential grade on Hezekiah Masses. Las Vegas drafted two cornerbacks with higher ceilings in Jermod McCoy who had a 93 potential grade and Treydan Stukes who had a 91 potential. Masses is a third string cornerback on the Raiders current depth chart, but I believe he will beat out Daren Porter and Decamerion Richardson for a backup spot when 2027 training camp arrives. If Las Vegas cuts Taron Johnson whose got no dead cap in 2027, there's a chance Masses could start at nickel cornerback if Stukes moves over to free safety.


  36. Kansas City Chiefs: Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati A+ Grade

    Kansas City got pick 176 after losng strong safety Justin Reid to the New Orleans Saints in Free Agency last year. Justin Reid is now the New Orleans Saints starting free safety.


    I had a 85/99 potential grade on Cyrus Allen. Former Cincinnat tight end Travis Kelce praised Cyrus Allen for his route running, so with Allen having enough upside to develop into a starter this pick gets an A+ grade.



  37. Miami Dolphins: Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri A- Grade

    Dallas got this compensation pick at 177 for Demarcus Lawrence leaving the Dallas Cowboys to sign with the Seattle Seahawks. Demarcus Lawrence made a seamless transition from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defense. Miami got this pick when Dallas traded down from 11 to 12 in the 2026 NFL Draft.


    The 5-11 189 lb Kevin Coleman Jr. played for four schools in four years. He started out at Jacksonville State where he struggled before emerging as a weapon for Shedeur Sanders in Jacksonville State's bowl game in 2022. Kevin Coleman Jr. struggled transitioning ot the FBS as a sophomore at Louisville. Kevin Coleman Jr. was the number one flanker wide receiver on Mississippi State as a junior in 2024. Kevn Coleman Jr. was the number one flanker wide receiver on Missouri during his senior season in 2025.


    Kevin Coleman Jr. had 74 receptions, 932 receiving yards, and 6 receiving touchdowns at Mississippi State in 2024. Kevin Coleman Jr. had 66 receptions,, 732 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown in 2025.


    Kevin Coleman Jr. ran 21/30 routes on the route tree before going to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl. Kevin Coleman Jr. ran a 4.44 at the 2026 NFL Combine before improving on that witha 4.38 40-yard dash at MIssouri's 2026 Pro Day. If you want a wide receiver that takes handoff sweeps like Deebo Samuel in this draft, then Kevin Coleman Jr. is your man. His route tree isn't as skilled as Samuels was at South Carolina, but he's good enough to warrant a flyer on in the fourth round.


    Miami now has Chris Bell as their number one flanker wide receiver, Kevin Coleman Jr. is the secondary wide receiver, and Caleb Douglas is someone that can push possibly supplant Malik Washington for the slot receiver job. I think Miami has the wide receivers, but I am not sold on Malik Willis as the quarterback.


  38. Philadelphia Eagles: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State A+ Grade

    Philadelphia got this compensation pick at 178 after Mekhi Becton left the Philadelphia Eagles to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers last offseason. Philadelphia drafts a second right guard that redshirts this year before becoming the backup right guard when Tyler Steen leaves.


    I got an 85/99 potential grade on Cole Payton. Cole Payton has more upside than Tanner McKee. He will get to be the Eagles fourth string quarterback this year, but should be the backup to Jalen Hurts starting in 2027 once McKee and Andy Dalton's contracts expire.



  39. San Francisco 49ers: Enrique Cruz Jr. F Grade

    New York gets pick 179 after losing right tackle Morgan Moses to the New England Patriots. Morgan Moses made a Super Bowl after leaving the New York Jets. New York moved this pick to San Francisco when trading up for Omar Cooper Jr. in the first round.


    Enrique Cruz Jr. has a 82/99 potential grade. He will never be anything more than a backup left tackle. San Francisco and Green Bay are the two teams with multiple F grades in this draft.



  40. Miami Dolphins: Seydou Traore, TE, Mississippi State Dry Cornbread Grade

    Dallas got this compensation pick at 180 for Jourdan Lewis signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dallas still has Da'Ron Bland, Caelen Carson, and Shavon Revel Jr. at cornerback even with the loss of Lewis. Dallas traded both of their fifth round compensation picks at 177 and 180 to move up from 12 to 11 for Caleb Downs in the first round.


    Seydou Traore has a 84/99 potential grade. Even though that's a backup grade for me, that's a higher ceiling than any current tight end on the Dolphins so Miami gets Dry Cornbread instead of an F grade.


  41. Buffalo Bills: Zane Durant, 3-4 LE, Penn State A+ Grade

    Detroit got pick 181 as a compensation pick after losing Kevin Zeitler last year. Kevin Zeitler signed with the Tennessee Titans and Detroit drafted Tate Ratledge in the 2025 NFL Draft as his replacement. Detroit traded 181 and 213 a sixth rounder that was originally owned by Seatlte to move up with Buffalo in the fifth round of this draft.


    Buffalo gets a 3-4 left end that has a higher ceiling than last years second round pick in T.J. Sanders. I got Zane Durant at 250 on my 2026 NFL Draft Simulator with an 87/99 grade. Zane Durant can play 4-3 defensive tackle, 3-4 right end, 3-4 nose tackle, and 3-4 left end with his versatility.


    The 6-1 290 lb Zane Durant had 14 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 25 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, 4 sacks, 2 deflections from pass breakups, 1 interception, and 1 quaterback hurry in 2025. He's a great pass rusher, run stuffer, and does a nice drop dropping into coverage. He swats passes effectively too.










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