2026 NFL Draft Results
Round 6

Brian Parker II can play all five positions on the offensive line. Find out who drafted the Duke left tackle and what position he converted to.
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Cleveland Browns: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
C Grade
- I had eight quarterbacks graded ahead of Taylen Green. Those eight quarterbacks were Diego Pavia, Joey Aguilar, Luke Altmyer, Haynes King, Blake Horvath, Garrett Nussmeier, Behren Morton, and Jake Retzlaff. I had Taylen Green in the sixth round of my mock draft, but I also had these eight quarterbacks ahead of Green in rounds 2-5 of my 2026 NFL Mock Draft. An argument can be made for Green over these eight when you take character, production, medicals, and scheme fit into account though.
- The 6-6 233 lb Taylen Green had 2,714 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, 777 rushing yards, 8 rushing touchdowns, 3,491 total yards, 27 total touchdowns, and 11 interceptons. Taylen Green is one of the better duel threats that could be a sleeper on day 3 in this draft. I had a 88/99 potential grade on Taylen Green. I had a 93 on both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, but my floor grade for Taylen Green is higher than my floor grade for Dillon Gabriel. I don't expect Green to be anything more than a backup in Cleveland. He's someone who will start out as the fourth string quarterback this year that could move into a third string role with the Browns if they draft a quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Arizona Cardinals: Karson Sharar, 3-4 MLB, Iowa
F Grade
- Karson Sharar had a 77/99 potential grade. He is also mainly a 4-3 right outside linebacker on the weak side. Arizona runs a 3-4 defense.
Tennessee Titans: Jackie Marshall, DT, Baylor
F Grade
- I had a 80/99 potential grade on Jackie Marshall. He won't be an NFL starter, but could become a quality rotational piece.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bauer Sharp, TE, LSU
B Grade
- I have an 85/99 potential grade on Bauer Sharp. He can redshirt this season and take over for Payne Durham as the backup tight end in 2027 when Payne Durham and Ko Kieft become UFA's. Durham and Keift are the current backup and third string tight ends on Tampa Bay's depth chart. Tampa Bay will still have Cade Otton, who recently got extended, Bauer Sharp, and Devin Culp in 2027 if Tampa Bay can find a way to keep all five tight ends on this depth chart without losing one to another team.
New York Giants: Bobby Jamison-Travis, NT, Auburn
F Grade
- He's a great run stuffer, but fatigures after 1 to 2 plays. I got an 81/99 potential grade on him. Not only do I project him as a backup, this is the worst possible replacement for Dexter Lawrence since he's one dimensional wth run stuffing as his only strong trait.
Washington Commanders: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
A+ Grade
- The 5-11 219 lb Kaytron Allen had 210 carries, 1,303 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 18 receptions, 68 receiving yards, 0 receiving touchdowns, 228 touches, 1,571 total yards, and 15 total touchdowns in 2025. Kaytron Allen has the speed, pass catching, vision, and pass blocking that you want in a running back.
- I have a 92/99 potential grade on Kaytron Allen. That's a higher potential grade than either Rachaad White or Jacory Croskey-Merritt. I had a late second round grade on my fourth best running back, so this is superb value n the sixth round.
- Austin Ekeler has interest in returning to Washington or the Los Angeles Chargers on a league minimum. With Washington having Rachaad White as their starting running back, Jacory Croskey-Merritt as their backup, and Kaytron Allen as their third string running back with a higher ceiling than either the starter or the backup, frankly I don't see room for Austin Ekeler on Washington's depth chart. Lots of NFL teams added good running backs in the draft as well as running backs with high upside as UDFA's.
New York Jets: Anez Cooper, RG, Miami FL
B Grade
- New York gets a right guard to groom behind 2023 second round pick Joe Tippman who transitioned from center to right guard. Miami FL right guard Anez Cooper could be an answer. I think Joe Tippmann would rather sign with a team in Free Agency as a center elsewhere then stay with the New York Jets.
- The 6-6 350 lb Anez Cooper has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, and pass blocking footwork. His run blocking regressed in 2025 and cannot control his weight. I got a 87/99 potential on Anez Cooper. Anez Cooper could be the New York Jets starting right guard in 2027 if Joe Tippman signs with another team in Free Agency next Spring.
Cincinnati Bengals: Brian Parker II, LG, Duke
A+ Grade
- The 6-4 309 lb Brian Parker II has the pass blocking, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, and zone blocking you want in an offensive lineman. His short arm length will move him to the interior which was where Graham Barton moved to once he got to the NFL as Brian Parker II began his career as Duke's right tackle before moving to left tackle. Brian Parker II has the versatility to start at left tackle, left guard, center, right guard, and right tackle with the versatility to play all five positions on the offensive line. He does need to improve his pass blocking strength as he is a lingering blocker versus a constant blocker. His pancake blocking and cut blocking need work in the passing game. Pull blocking is another area that Brian Parker II will have to improve.
- I gave Brian Parker II a 94/99 potential grade. He was the only player with 94 potential still available after Elijah Sarratt got picked in the fourth round making this selection a massive steal for the Bengals since Brian Parker II had the same potential grade as both Iowa center Logan Jones. I only had a 93 on potential for Spencer Fano, but NFL teams might believe that Brian Parker II must have a much lower floor than either Jones or Fano to fall this far to the sixth round despite having a very high ceiling. This was also the only player in my top 32 still on the board in the sixth round.
- Brian Parker II has a higher potential grade than Dylan Fairchild who maxed out at a 91 potential during my player evaluation for the 2025 NFL Draft. His floor is lower than Fairchild who started out with a floor of 77 while Parker's floor is around a 74 meaning he might take 3-4 years to reach his ceiling.
- Cincinnati has Orlando Brown Jr. at left tackle, Dylan Fairchild at left guard, Ted Karras at center, Dalton Risner at right guard, Amarius Mims at right tackle, Cody Ford as the swing tackle when either Orlando Brown Jr or Mims goes down, Brian Parker II as the backup left guard, Connor Lew is the backup center, and Jalen Rivers as the backup right guard. Cincinati has three good veterans as well as three interior offensive linemen on rookie deals. I think this is Cincinnati's strongest offensive line depth since Cincinnati made Super Bowl 56 and Cincinnati may get another crack at a Super Bowl between now and Super Bowl 63 with this offensive line. I'm thinking Super Bowl 63 is a more realistic projection with all the holes on this defense.
New Orleans Saints: Barion Brown, WR, LSU
A+ Gade
- I had a 86/99 potential grade on Barion Brown. The Saints have more access to LSU than any NFL team when you consider that Barion Brown played college football in the state of Louisiana and was Kentucky's number one wide receiver in 2024.
- New Orleans drafted a wide receiver with 95 potential in the first round with Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, has a true number one in Chris Olave who I had a 92 potential on in the 2022 NFL Draft, a wide receiver with 90 potential in the fourth round in North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance, and now added Barion Brown whose probably going to be fifth on the New Orleans Saints wide receiver depth chart behind Olave, Tyson, Devaughn Vele, and Lance their fourth round pick with Lance competing with Vele for the slot receiver job in training camp.
- Chris Olave enters the final year of his rookie deal on a fifth year option and he posted over 1,000 receiving yards in 3 of his first four seasons, but has never had 10 receiving touchdowns in a season. He also has four concussions and five injuries since being drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Chris Olave currently has a market value of $33 million, but honestly if a team offered me two first round picks for Olave, I'd probably take the picks and reload at wide receiver with these three young rookies on rookie deals since you have stability at wide receiver now with Tyson, Lance, and Brown if all three rookies reach their potential even if you opt not to pay Olave, and Chris Olave's injury history is too tedious to warrant anything more than $20 million a year.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
A+ Grade
- Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron is one of a handful of wide receivers with a 90/99 potential grade still on the board. I love Josh Cameron's floor too. Josh Cameron spent all four seasons at Baylor and is one of a handful of players that stayed loyal to his college without entering the transfer portal.
- The 6-3 221 lb Josh Cameron had 52 receptions, 754 receiving yards, 10 receiving touchdowns as a junior in 2024. Josh Cameron had 69 receptions, 872 receiving yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns as a senior in 2025. Josh Cameron ran all 30/30 routes on the route tree and had a great week at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.
- Jacksonville has Brian Thomas Jr. as their flanker wide receiver, Jakobi Meyers as their secondary wide receiver, Parker Washington as their slot receiver, Travis Hunter as a number four wide receiver for depth since they want to mainly play him on defense using Hunter situationally on offense, and now Josh Cameron as their number five wide receiver.
- I think Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Hunter, and Josh Cameron are the three best wide receivers on this roster long-term, but it seems like Jacksonville only wants to play Hunter at cornerback which is honestly the right call. Parker Washington is in the final year of his rookie contract, and I'm guessing that Travis Hunter will remain the number four wide receiver on this depth chart. I'm willing to bet Josh Cameron replaces Parker Washington as the slot receiver in 2027 with Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers not being UFA's until 2029.
New York Giants: J.C. Davis, LT, Illinois
A+ Grade
- I had a 91/99 potential grade on Illinois left tackle J.C. Davis. Drafting a young left tackle that can start out as a backup left tackle to Andrew Thomas, whose a blue chip left tackle, but a blue chip left tackle with an inury history s great value in the sixth round.
- The 6-4 335 lb J.C. Davis has the run blockng, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, and pull blockinng that you want in a left tackle. He's got to develop as a pass blocker and zone blocker, but two years behind Dion Dawkins could fix his pass blocking. At the very worst, he's a very good backup left tackle for the New York Giants.
- The New York Giants now have Andrew Thomas at left tackle, Jon Runyan Jr. at left guard, John Michael Schmitz, Francis Mauigoa at right guard, and Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle. J.C. Davis is the backup left tackle, Aaron Stinnie is the backup left guard, Lucas Patrick is the backup center, Daniel Faalele is the backup right guard, and Marcus Mbow is the backup right tackle. Evan Neal, the Giants former seventh overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft who was supposed to compliment Andrew Thomas at right tackle is now competing with Daniel Faalele for the backup right guard job and is projected to lose that job. He did agree to a team friendly extension with the New York Giants which is why he got a fifth year with the Giants which is about a tenth or a twentieth of what the Giants would have had to pay Evan Neal under a fifth year option. New York has excellent depth on this offensive line for quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo in year two and also improved their wide receiver depth considerably to the point where I'm now on the fence about picking the New York Giants to finish possibly second in the NFC East this year. I can see the New York Giants escaping last place in the division this year, but whether they climb into the top 2 depends entirely on how healthy Cam Skattebo is this season.
New York Giants: Jack Kelly, 3-4 MLB, BYU
A+ Grade
- BYU outside linebacker Jack Kelly can play 4-3 right outside linebacker, 4-3 middle linebacker, 4-3 left outside linebacker, 3-4 right outside linebacker, 3-4 middle linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker. A two year captain at BYU that diagnoses plays quickly. He dominated the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.
- The 6-1 246 lb Jack Kelly had 42 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 55 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, 7 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, and 1 touchdown in 2025. Jack Kelly can rush the passer, stop the run, or drop back into coverage. Kelly is a complete linebacker with the skill set of a pass rusher making him an ideal 3-4 outside linebacker.
- New York has Jack Kelly listed as the third string 3-4 middle linebacker. I had a 91/99 potential grade on Jack Kelly too.
- New York currently has Abdul Carter at 3-4 right outside linebacker, Arvel Reese at 3-4 middle linebacker, Tremane Edmunds at 3-4 middle linebacker, and Brian Burns at 3-4 left outside linebacker. New York has Kayvon Thiboeaux as the backup 3-4 right outside linebacker, Micah McFadden as a 3-4 middle linebacker, Darius Muasau as the second backup 3-4 middle linebacker, and Chauncey Golston as the backup 3-4 left outside linebacker. Jack Kelly enters New York Giants training camp as the defacto third string 3-4 middle linebacker with versatility to move to either 3-4 right outside linebacker or 3-4 left outside linebacker. Honestly I think Jack Kelly is good enough to beat out Darius Muasau and Zaire Barnes for the other backup 3-4 middle linebacker job across from Micah McFadden. That's why I gave the New York Giants an A+ grade here.
Tennessee Titans: Pat Coogan, C, Indiana
A+ Grade
- The 6-5 311 lb Pat Coogan 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 in a center. Pat Coogan was also this years Rose Bowl MVP.
- I had a 93/99 potential grade on Pat Coogan as he was my second best center in this entire NFL Draft behind only Iowa center Logan Jones. Tennessee paid Austin Schlottman $3 million this year and $4 million in 2027 when Schlottman only had a market value of $2.3 million entering the 2026 NFL Free Agency Period replacing Lloyd Cushenberry III with even a bigger scrub. Pat Coogan will be Cam Ward's future starting center, it's not a matter of if more of a matter of when because the Titans can get out of Schlottman's contract this year if Coogan wins the starting center competition in training camp but would only save $10,000 in cap space if the Titans cut Schlottman in 2026 which is why I believe he's on the roster since the Titans overpaid him by about $700,000. Tennessee can also get out of the Austin Schlottman contract in 2027 and save $3.5 million with a cap hit of 4 million and a dead cap of $500,000. Schlottman is a 2028 UFA and that will be the very latest Pat Coogan has to wait to be the starting center for Cam Ward.
- My guess is Tennessee develops Pat Coogan this year with Austin Schlottman as a stop gap. He becomes the Tennessee Titans starting center in 2027 when New Nissan Stadium opens next year.
Las Vegas Raiders: Malik Benson, WR, Oregon
B Grade
- I have an 87/99 potential grade on Malik Benson. That is the highest potential grade of any wide receiver on the Raiders depth chart. Las Vegas is startng Jack Bech and Tre Tucker on the outside two floor wide receivers. Jalen Nailor another floor wide receiver is playing in the slot. Dont'e Thornton Jr. and Dareke Young are two backup wide receivers with high floors low ceilings. Malik Benson is good enough to be the Las Vegas Raiders number one flanker wide receiver. That says more about how bad this Raiders wide receiver room is. Getting a flanker wide receiver in the 2027 NFL Draft and making Malik Benson your number two wide receiver before you start Fernando Mendoza might be the smartest play since the Raiders neglected the right tackle spot keeping mediocre right tackle DJ Glaze in the starting lineup too.
New England Patriots: Dametrious Crownover, RT, Texas A&M
Dry Cornbread Grade
- I have a backup grade on Dametrius Crownover with him maxing out with a 82/99 potential grade. I got 354 players with starter potential that deserve opportunities and only 257 players get drafted so if a team takes a backup on day 3, you can bet I'm going to give that team a worse grade over taking a player with a higher ceiling. So far the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, and Los Angeles Rams are the only teams that have not reached for a player that I had a backup grade on through 196 picks. Denver, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Atlanta are the only teams among that group of 9 to get all A+ grades with every single pick with Kansas City being the only team among that group to draft two of my fifteen players with blue chip potential while Kansas City also made the best fifth round pick in Emmett Johnson.
- Oren thinks he can start, but with Will Campbell, Morgan Moses, and Caleb Lomu, he's not seeing the field this year. Honestly, I don't see New England playing him unless Lomu or Campbell gets injured in 2027 and if the Patriots address offensive line next year, his wait to go from third string to second string on New England's depth chart could be longer. The fact that Oren likes him is the only reason the New England Patriots get Dry Cornbread instead of an F grade here.
Los Angeles Rams: CJ Daniels, WR, Miami FL
B Grade
- I had a 87/99 potential grade on CJ Daniels. I honeslty believe CJ Daniels is a better wide receiver than Jordan Whittington based on his ceiling. He could honeslty be the Rams future slot receiver.
Minnesota Vikings: Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
A+ Grade
- I had 90/99 potential grade on Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne. This guy might honestly be the Minnesota Vikings future number one running back which is incredible value this late in the sixth round.
- The 5-9 188 lb Demond Claiborne had 228 carries, 1,049 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 23 receptions, 254 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 251 touches, 1,303 total yards, and 13 total touchdowns in 2024. Demond Claiborne had 179 carries, 907 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 140 receiving yards, 0 receiving touchdowns, 207 touches, 1,047 total yards, and 10 total touchdowns in 2025. Demond Claibore has the highest ceiling of any running back on the Vikings depth chart. He did have 7 fumbles, 4 fumbles lost, and is smaller than advertised. He does have experience as a kick returner on special teams.
- Minnesota has Aaron Jones as their starting running back, Jordan Mason as their backup running back, and Demond Claiborne as their third string running back. I believe Claiborne is good enough to take the starting running back job in Minnesota if both Jones and Mason get injured. Having this much depth in your backfield takes pressure off of either Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy at quarterback too.
Seattle Seahawks: Emmanuel Henderson Jr., WR, Kansas
B Grade
- I had an 85/99 potential grade on Emmanuel Henderson Jr. I low key like this pick as it strengthens the wide receiver depth on the Seattle Seahawks.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Rashid Shaheed will remain the top three wide receivers on this depth chart. Tory Horton is locked in as the number four wide receiver after he showed he could start when healthy as he may even push Rashid Shaheed for the slot receiver job in training camp. Right now Jake Bobo, Emmanuel Henderson Jr., and Ricky White III are competing for the final two backup wide receiver spots on Seattle's depth chart after Tory Horton.
Miami Dolphins: DJ Campbell, RG, Texas
A Grade
- I have an 89/99 potential grade on DJ Campbell. That's higher than last years second round pick Jonah Savaiinea whose moving over from left guard to right guard. Miami got a really good backup right guard that can push Joah Savaiinea for playing time.
- The 6-4 313 lb DJ Campbell has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork you want in a right guard. His zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking could use some work though.
Green Bay Packers: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
A Grade
- There were only two cornerbacks with Pro Bowl upside still on the board. Southern Mississippi cornerback Josh Moten and Alabama cornerback Domani Jackson. Believe me when I say this is a way better value pick than Brandon Cisse in the second round.
- The 6-0 194 lb Domani Jackson had 27 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 52 total tackles, 7 deflections from pass breakups, 2 tackles for a loss, 2 interceptions, 1 quarterback hurry, and 1 forced fumble in 2024. Domani Jackson had 26 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 39 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, and 1 quarterback hurry in 2025.
- I gave Domani Jackson an A grade in man coverage, an A+ grade in zone coverage, and an A- grade in press coverage. Domani Jackson can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 scheme.
Los Angeles Chargers: Logan Taylor, RG, Boston College
A Grade
- The 6-6 305 lb Logan Taylor has the pass blocking, run blocking, and zone blocking. His strength as a pass blocker and run blocker needs to improve. His footwork needs to improve too.
- I have an 88/99 potential on Logan Taylor. He's raw though and will start out as the backup right guard to Cole Strange. He's got a higher ceiling than Strange and could be the starting right guard on the Chargers down the road with the right development.
Jacksonville Jaguars: CJ Williams, WR, Stanford
F Grade
- Jacksonville reaches for a wide receiver in the sixth round. This is the second F grade I've handed Jacksonville. Jacksonville joins San Francisco and Green Bay as the only other two teams to get multiple F grades and no, I've never handed an NFL or NHL team 3 F grades in one 7 round draft in the entire history of Draft Utopia dating back to our websites debut in 2012.
Houston Texans: Lewis Bond, WR, Boston College
C Grade
- The 5-11 197 lb Lewis Bond had 89 receptions, 1,010 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown in 2025. Lewis Bond ran all 30/30 routes on the route tree and got invited to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl. I got a sixth round grade on Lewis Bond.
- Former Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien probably told the Houston Texans about Lewis Bond raving about his work ethic. Houston ends up drafting him and I got a 88/99 potential grade on Lewis Bond. No Texans fans, you do not get to blame Bill O'Brien if this pick doesn't work out.
- Houston has Nico Collins at flanker wide reeiver, Jayden Higgins as the secondary wide receiver, Tank Dell as the slot receiver when he's cleared to return from his injury this summer, Jaylin Noel as the number four wide receiver, Justin Watson as the number five wide receiver, and Xavier Hutchinson as the number six wide receiver in the final year of his contract. Lewis Bond will be a third stringer if Tank Dell is cleared to return from his injury, but a second string opportunity as the number six wide receiver could open up for Lewis Bond if Tank Dell is cleared to play.
- I had seven wide receivers graded ahead of Lewis Bond. He's also currently third string on the Texans depth chart. Also if Texans fans think Bill O'Brien is trying to curse his former NFL team by getting the Texans to draft one of his college stars, then I have every right to give the Texans a C grade. Still, this is a solid pick as I had a sixth round grade on Lewis Bond mocking him in the early seventh round.
Detroit Lions: Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech
B Grade
- I have a 86/99 potential grade on Skyler Gill-Howard. Detroit got him for depth in the sixth round.
- Detroit hs Alim McNeil and Tyleik Williams as their two startn defensive tackles. Levi Onwuzurike and Mekhi Wingo are the two backup defensive tackles. Jay Tufele and Skyler Gill-Howard are the two third string defensive tackles on the Detroit Lions depth chart. I like this pick despite it not being a need.
Los Angeles Chargers: Alex Harkey, RG, Oregon
F Grade
- Alex Harkey had a backup grade. He would have been a third stringer at either right guard or right tackle this year and a backup at best. The Los Angeles Chargers end their 2026 NFL Draft tied with Green Bay, San Francisco, and Jacksonville with 2 F grades.
Philadelphia Eagles: Micah Morris, LG, Georgia
A+ Grade
- The 6-4 330 lb Micah Morris is a better left guard than advertised with him in day 3 being a better value pick than Monroe Freeling who I had a late fifth round grade on going in the first round. Micah Morris only had one year of experience as a starter wiith Dylan Fairchild and Tate Ratlidge being the startng guards on Georgia in the 2025 NFL Draft. Morris got to watch those two before being able to take what he learned and try to apply it in one season. Morris has potential, but he also feels like a long-term project. I've heard teams think he has a bad attitude and character concerns, but I think that's bogus.
- Philadelphia now has their backup left guard to Lnadon Dickerson. Drew Kendall will also take over as the backup center to Cam Jurgens. Markel Bell is also the new swing tackle. Philadelphia has more depth on the offensive line and that's one big thing working in their favor.
Atlanta Falcons: Anterio Thompson, DT, Washington
F Grade
- Atlanta had a perfect draft up until this point. I only had a 78/99 potential grade on Anterio Thompson as he projects as a career backup at defensive tackle.
Washington Commanders: Matt Gulbin, C, Michigan State
A+ Grade
- The 6-4 305 lb Matt Gulbin has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, and zone blocking you want in an NFL center. He was a former left guard at Wake forest before converting to center at Michigan State.
- I had a 90/99 potential grade on Matt Gulbin. This is a guy that could unseat Nick Allegretti as the starting center and potentially develop into a Pro Bowl center down the road.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Gabriel Rubio, NT, Notre Dame
F Grade
- I got a 84/99 potential grade on Gabriel Rubio. He's a quality backup nose tackle, but he's just short of qualifing for a starter grade.
Baltimore Ravens: Ryan Eckley, P, Michigan State
D Grade
- I only got an 84/99 on Ryan Eckley. This is a backup grade, but Eckley is the only punter on Baltimore's depth chart. For that reason, I am not giving the Ravens an F grade here. Brett Thorson, Georgia's punter had a 86/99 potential grade which was the top grade among kickers and punters in this draft. Brett Thorson also won the Ray Guy Award as the top punter in College Football and was the one sure fire day 1 starter at punter in this draft. The other sure fire starting punter in this draft was Tommy Doman on Florida. Ryan Eckley might be decent, but passing on Thorson or Doman is a whiff to a degree by the Baltimore Ravens.
New England Patriots: Namdi Obiazor, 3-4 MLB, TCU
B+ Grade
- I got a 86/99 potential grade on Namdi Obiazor. He could be a good 3-4 middle linebacker that starts out in a depth role and potentially develops into a starter down the road.
Chicago Bears: Joran van den Berg, DT, Georgia Tech
B Grade
- I got a 86/99 potential grade on Jordan van den Berg. He's a good replacement to Andrew Billings.
Indianapols Colts: Caden Curry, RE, Ohio State
A+ Grade
- Pittsburgh gets this pick 214 in the sixth round for losing quarterback Russell Wilson to the New York Giants. Pittsburgh traded this pick to Indianapolis in the Michael Pittman Jr. trade.
- The Indianapolis Colts get a pass rusher for depth. Caden Curry a former four star recruit finally got to start for Ohio State full-time in 2025. Caden Curry lined up at 4-3 right end, 4-3 left end, 4-3 defensive tackle, and has experience playing on special teams as well.
- The 6-2 257 lb Caden Curry had 40 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 66 total tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, 8 quarterback hurries, 2 deflections from pass breakups, 1 forced fumble, and 1 kick/blocked punt return in 2025. Caden Curry has the pass rushing and run stuffing down.
- Indianapolis has Laiatu Latu at 4-3 right end, DeForest Buckner at 4-3 defensive tackle, Grover Stewart at 4-3 defensive tackle, and Arden Key at 4-3 left end. Indianapolis also as Michael Clemons as the backup 4-3 right end, Adetomiwa Adebawore as the backup 4-3 defensive tackle, Colby Wooden as the backup 4-3 defensive tackle, and J.T. Tuimoloau as the backup 4-3 left end. Indianapolis has Caden Curry as the third string 4-3 right end, Derrck Nnadi as the third string 4-3 defensive tackle, Jerry Tillery as a third string 4-3 defensive tackle, and George Gumbs Jr. as a third string 4-3 left end.
Atlanta Falcons: Harold Perkins Jr., ROLB, LSU
A Grade
- Philadelphia gets this pick 215 in the sixth round for losing cornerback Isaiah Rodgers to the Minnesota Vikings. Atlanta got this pick from Philadelphia in the Sydney Brown trade.
- The Atlanta Falcons draft a right outside linebacker here. LSU right outside linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. showcased the versatility to play 4-3 right outside linebacker, 4-3 middle linebacker, 4-3 left outside linebacker, 3-4 right outside linebacker, 3-4 middle linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker with his versatility. He also improved his blitzing, run stuffing, and coverage on tape too.
- The 6-0 220 lb Harold Perkins Jr. had 26 solo tackles, 30 assisted tackles, 56 total tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 7 quarterback hurries, 4 sacks, 3 deflections from pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble in 2025. He was one of a handful of players from 139-178 on my big board with a 89/99 potential grade. Harold Perkins Jr. probably won't be a day 1 starter, but his versatility and ability that has improved everywhere makes him a very good depth piece for a rookie linebacker.
Green Bay Packers: Trey Smack, K, Florida
D Grade
- Pittsburgh got this compensation pick at 216 for losing cornerback Donte Jackson who signed with the Los Angeles Chargers last year. Pittsburgh gets a running back to push Kaleb Johnson for the third string running back job. Pittsburgh traded this pick to Seattle, who later traded this pick to Green Bay.
- Kansei Matsuzawa out of Hawaii was the best kicker in this draft with a 85/99 potential grade, but he's 27 years old as well as a Lou Groza Award finalist. Green Bay opted for a younger kicker in Trey Smack who maxes out at an 82/99, but is 22 years old. Green Bay cut Brandon McManus, so Trey Smack is the defacto starting kicker for Green Bay.
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