NFL Draft Value Board – Day Three

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NFL Draft Value Board – Updated – Day Three

NFL Draft Value Board – Updated

After the First Round 32 Selections      

Top Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2026

   Frank Coyle / Head Scout

 Rank      Player                      Position     School

12  Jermod McCoy                    CB       Tennessee

21 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren  S          Toledo

23 Brandon Cisse                    CB       South Carolina

24 T.J. Parker                           Edge    Clemson

26 Lee Hunter                          DL        Texas Tech

27 Denzel Boston                    WR       Washington

31 Colton Hood                        CB       Tennessee

32 Cashius Howell                   Edge    Texas A&M

34 R Mason Thomas                Edge    Oklahoma

36 Avieon Terrell                     CB       Clemson

37 Kayden McDonald               DL        Ohio State

38 Anthony Hill Jr.                   LB        Texas

39 Zion Young                         Edge    Missouri

41 C.J. Allen                            LB        Georgia

45 Chase Bisontis                   OL        Texas A&M

47 Jalon Kilgore                      S          South Carolina

48 Eli Stowers                          TE        Vanderbilt

49 Jake Golday                        LB        Cincinnati

50 Christen Miller                    DL        Georgia

51 Gennings Dunker                OL        Iowa

52 Keionte Scott                      CB       Miami (Fl)

54 A.J. Haulcy                          S          LSU

55 Jacob Rodriguez                 LB        Texas Tech

56 Gabe Jacas                         Edge    Illinois

57 Germie Bernard                  WR       Alabama

58 D’Angelo Ponds                  CB       Indiana

59 Chris Bell                            WR       Louisville

60 Emmanuel Pregnon            OG       Oregon

61 Treydan Stukes                   S          Arizona

62 Antonio Williams                WR       Clemson

63 Daylen Everette                   CB       Georgia

64 Josiah Trotter                     LB        Missouri                      

65 Chris Brazzell                      WR       Tennessee

66 Keith Abney II                     CB       Arizona State

67 Jaishawn Barham               LB        Michigan

68 Deion Burks                        WR       Oklahoma

69 Caleb Tiernan                      OT        Northwestern

70 Darrell Jackson Jr.              DL        Florida State

71 Malik Muhammad                CB       Texas

72 Malachi Fields                     WR       Notre Dame

73 Emmett Johnson                 RB       Nebraska

74 Dani Dennis-Sutton             Edge    Penn State

75 Max Klare                            TE        Ohio State

76 Will Lee III                           CB       Texas A&M

77 Zachariah Branch                WR       Georgia

78 Joshua Josephs                 Edge    Tennessee

79 Ted Hurst                            WR       Georgia State

80 Logan Jones                       C          Iowa

81 Jalen Farmer                       OL        Kentucky                    

82 Tacario Davis                      CB       Washington

83 Michael Trigg                      TE        Baylor

84 Connor Lew                        C          Auburn

  85 Derrick Moore                   Edge    Michigan

  86 Drew Allar                         QB       Penn State

  87 L.T. Overton                      Edge    Alabama

  88 Kyle Louis                         LB        Pittsburgh

  89 Mike Washington               RB        Arkansas

  90 Brenen Thompson            WR       Mississippi State

  91 Harold Perkins                  LB        LSU

  92 De’Zhaun Stribling            WR       Ole Miss

  93 Charles Demmings            CB       SF Austin        

  94 Billy Schrauth                   G          Notre Dame

  95 Carson Beck                     QB       Miami (Fl)

  96 Ja’Kobi Lane                     WR       USC

  97 Oscar Delp                        TE        Georgia

  98 Julian Neal                        CB       Arkansas

  99 Bud Clark                          S          TCU

100 Keyron Crawford               Edge    Auburn 

101 Trey Zuhn III                      OL        Texas A&M       

102 Domonique Orange           DT        Iowa State

103 Isaiah World                      OT        Oregon

104 Garrett Nussmeier             QB       LSU

105 Jonah Coleman                 RB       Washington

106 Jake Slaughter                  C          Florida

107 Skyler Bell                         WR       UConn

108 Zakee Wheatley                 S          Penn State

109 Devin Moore                      CB       Florida

110 Deontae Lawson               LB        Alabama

111 Chris McClellan                 DT        Missouri

112 Chandler Rivers                CB       Duke

113 Bryce Lance                      WR       North Dakota State

114 Davison Igbinosun            CB       Ohio State

115 Romello Height                 Edge    Texas Tech

116 Elijah Sarratt                     WR       Indiana

117 Brian Parker II                   OL        Duke

118 Kaytron Allen                    RB       Penn State

119 Gracen Halton                   DL        Oklahoma

120 Sam Hecht                        OC       Kansas State              

121 Keyshaun Elliott                LB        Arizona State

122 Kamari Ramsey                 S          USC

123 Joe Royer                          TE        Cincinnati

124 Demond Claiborne            RB       Wake Forest

125 Kaleb Elams-Orr                LB        TCU

126 Nick Singleton                   RB       Penn State

127 Aamil Wagner                   OT        Notre Dame

128 Beau Stephens                  OL        Iowa

129 Ephesians Prysock           CB       Washington

130 Eric Rivers                        WR       Georgia Tech

131 Latrell McCutchcin            CB        Houston

132 Jack Kelly                         LB        BYU

133 Robert Spears-Jennings   S          Oklahoma

134 Jude Bowry                       OT        Boston College

135 V.J. Payne                         S          Kansas State              

136 Dontay Corleone               DT        Cincinnati

137 DJ Campbell                      OG       Texas       

138 Dallen Bentley                   TE        Utah                

139 Rayshaun Benny               DT        Michigan

140 Jack Endries                     TE        Texas

141 DeMonte Capehart            DT        Clemson

142 Logan Fano                       LB        Utah      

143 Sam Roush                        TE        Stanford

144 Michael Taaffe                   S          Texas 

145 Fa’alili Fa’amoe                 OT        Wake Forest

146 Hezekiah Masses              CB        Cal

147 Justin Jefferson                LB        Alabama

148 Genesis Smith                   S          Arizona

149 Tanner Koziol                    TE        Houston

150 Matt Gulbin                       OL        Michigan St.    

151 Eli Raridon                        TE        Notre Dame

152 Carver Willis                     OL        Washington

153 Justin Jolly                       TE        North Carolina State

154 Kaleb Proctor                    DT        SE Louisiana              

155 Austin Barber                    OT        Florida

156 Taylen Green                     QB       Arkansas        

157 Malik Benson                    WR       Oregon

158 Collin Wright                     CB        Stanford

159 Keon Coleman                   WR       Missouri

160 Mason Reiger                    Edge    Wisconsin

161 Marlin Klein                       TE        Michigan

162 Eric McAlister                   WR       TCU                                        

163 Caden Curry                      Edge    Ohio State

164 Tyler Onyedim                   DT        Texas A&M

165 Josh Cameron                   WR       Baylor

166 Drew Shelton                    OT        Penn State

167 Xzavian Harris                   DT        Mississippi

168 Dametrious Crownover     OT        Texas A&M

169 Keagen Trost                    OL        Missouri                     

170 Anthony Lucas                  Edge    USC    

171 Travis Burke                      OT        Memphis                     

172 Thaddeus Dixon                CB        North Carolina

173 DeShon Singleton             S          Nebraska                    

174 Taurean York                    LB        Texas A&M

175 J Michael Sturdivant          WR       Florida

176 Parker Brailsford               OL        Alabama

177 Nick Barrett                       DT        South Carolina

178 Jager Bruton                     OL        Kentucky

179 Zane Durant                      DT        Penn State

180 Ar’maj Reed-Adams          OG       Texas A&M     

181 Dae’Quan Wright               TE        Ole Miss

182 Max Llewellyn                   Edge    Iowa                                                                                                                                       

183 Seth McGowan                  RB        Kentucky

184 Wesley Williams                Edge    Duke               

185 Toriano Pride                    CB        Missouri

186 Tyreak Sapp                      Edge    Florida                                                

187 Jaydn Ott                          RB        Oklahoma

188 Delby Lemieux                  OL        Dartmouth

189 John Michael Gyllenborg  TE        Wyoming

190 Markel Bell                        OT        Miami

191 Domani Jackson               CB       Alabama

192 Xavier Nwankpa               S          Iowa

193 Kage Casey                       OT        Boise St.

194 Bishop Fitzgerald              S          USC    

195 J.C. Davis                          OT        Illinois

196 Tony Grimes                      CB       Purdue

197 Chip Trayanum                 RB       Toledo

198 Lorenzo Styles                  S          Ohio State

199 Eli Heidenreich                  RB        Navy

200 Jordan vanden Berg          DT        Georgia Tech              

201 Cade Klubnik                    QB       Clemson

202 Pat Coogan                        OL        Indiana

203 Jeff Caldwell                     WR       Cincinnati

204 Jadon Canady                   CB        Oregon

205 Nadame Tucker                 Edge   Western Michigan

206 Adam Randall                   RB       Clemson

207 Cole Payton                       QB       North Dakota State

208 Jack Velling                      TE        Michigan State

209 Josh Gesky                       OG       Illinois

210 Jeffrey M’Ba                      DT        SMU

211 Jaedan Roberts                 OG       Alabama

212 Barion Brown                    WR       LSU

213 Roman Hemby                  RB        Indiana

214 Harrison Wallace III           WR       Mississippi

215 Vincent Anthony               Edge     Duke

216 Caleb Douglas                   WR       Texas Tech

217 Desmond Reid                  RB        Pittsburgh

218 Caden Barnett                    OL        Wyoming

219 Devon Marshall                 CB        NC State

220 Anto Saka                         Edge    Northwestern

221 Dillon Bell                         WR       Georgia           

222 George Cumbs                  DE        Florida

223 Micah Morris                     OG       Georgia

224 Brett Thorson                    P          Georgia

225 C.J. Daniels                       WR       Miami (Fl)

226 Bryce Boettcher                LB        Oregon

227 Zavion Thomas                 WR       LSU

228 Cole Wisniewski                S          Texas Tech

229 RJ Maryland                      TE        SMU

230 Trey Moore                        Edge    Texas

231 Scooby Williams               LB        Texas A&M

232 Kaden Wetjen                    WR       Iowa

233 Le’Veon Moss                   RB        Texas A&M

234 Jeremiah Wilson               CB       Florida State   

235 Jordan Hudson                  WR       SMU

236 Febechi Nwaiwu                OG       Oklahoma

237 Tyren Montgomery            WR       John Carroll

238 Tim Keenan III                   DL        Alabama

239 Chris Hilton Jr.                  WR       LSU

240 Namdi Obiazor                  LB        TCU

241 Andre Fuller                      CB        Toledo

242 Xavier Scott                      S          Illinois             

243 J’Mari Taylor                     RB       Virginia

244 Skyler Gill-Howard            DL        Texas Tech     

245 Marcus Allen                     CB        North Carolina

246 Wade Woodaz                   LB        Clemson

247 Lander Barton                   LB        Utah      

248 Will Kacmarek                    TE        Ohio State

249 Rashul Faison                   RB        South Carolina

250 Micah Pettus                      OT        Florida State

251 Seydou Traore                   TE        Mississippi State

252 Reggie Virgil                     WR       Texas Tech

253 Bryan Thomas Jr.              Edge    South Carolina

254 Colbie Young                    WR       Georgia

255 Nate Koerkircher               TE        Texas A&M

2026 First Round  Mock Draft

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First Round
   #       Team                                  Player                   Pos                  College

    1      Las Vegas                     Fernando Mendoza      QB                   Indiana

   2      NY Jets                        David Bailey                Edge                Texas Tech

   3      Arizona                         Jeremiyah Love           RB                   Notre Dame

  4      Tennessee                    Arvell Reese                LB                    Ohio State

  5      NY Giants                     Caleb Downs               S                      Ohio State       

  6      Cleveland                      Monroe Freeling          OT                    Georgia           

   7      Washington                   Mansoor Delane          CB                   LSU     

  8      New Orleans                 Sonny Styles               LB                    Ohio State       

  9      Kansas City                  Francis Mauigoa          OT                    Miami (Fl)                   

 10      NY Giants (Cincinnati)    Carnell Tate               WR                   Ohio State

 11      Miami                           Rueben Bain                Edge                Miami (Fl)

12      Dallas                           Jermod McCoy            CB                   Tennessee

13      LA Rams (Atlanta)         Makai Lemon               `WR                  USC    

14      Baltimore                      Olaivavega Ioane         OL                    Penn State      

 15      Tampa Bay                   Kenyon Sadiq              TE                    Oregon

16      NY Jets (Indianapolis)    Jordyn Tyson              WR                   Arizona State

17      Detroit                           Spencer Fano              OT                    Utah

18      Minnesota                     Dillon Thieneman        S                      Oregon            

19      Carolina                 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren      S                  Toledo                        

20      Dallas (Green Bay)        Akheem Mesidor          Edge                Miami (Fl)                   

 21      Pittsburgh                     Blake Miller                  RT                    Clemson

22      LA Chargers                  Brandon Cisse             CB                   South Carolina            

 23      Philadelphia                   T.J. Parker                   Edge                Clemson

 24      Cleveland (Jax)             KC Concepcion           WR                   Texas A&M      

 25      Chicago                        Kadyn Proctor             OT                    Alabama          

 26      Buffalo                          Omar Cooper Jr.          WR                   Indiana

 27      San Francisco               Denzel Boston             WR                   Washington

28      Houston                        Chase Bisontis            OL                    Texas A&M                  

29      Kansas City (LA Rams)  Colton Hood                CB                   Tennessee                   

 30       Miami (Denver)            Max Ihenacher             OT                    Arizona State  

31      New England                 Gennings Dunker        OL                    Iowa    

32      Seattle                          Jadarian Price             RB                   Notre Dame     

 

 

NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report –  Receiver Ted Hurst

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Every year we pride ourselves on finding gems off the radar for the NFL Draft. This year we love wide receiver Ted Hurst of Georgia State who shows prototypical skills. He responded with a strong 2025 season with over 1000 yards receiving which earned invitations to both the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. He impressed scouts there facing the best cover men in the nation. He checked all the boxes on the scouting charts. He compare him to Tee Higgins/ CeeDee Lamb in size, athleticism and level of development. His improvement has pushed him into the top 100 prospects and should see his name called on the mid second day of the draft. This is a prospect with a high ceiling and good level of development to challenge for rookie playing time.

NFL Combine Numbers
Ted Hurst – Georgia State       6036       206         1.55          4.42                36 1/2″     11’03”

Ted Hurst #16              6-4, 205            Georgia State – Sp. 4.42
NFL Comparison: Tee Higgins/ CeeDee Lamb                            Rating 75

Fast lanky receiver came on with impressive two year stay at Ga. State, earning SBC honors each season. Transferred here after two seasons at Valdosta State. Speedster with the extra gear to run away from defenders. Suddenness to get into a corner’s cushion and the sharp cutting skills to retain his top speed to create separation. Speed to be a key factor in the vertical game and track the ball where he averaged over17 yards per reception in 2024. Dangerousrunner in the underneath crossing routes to break plays. Strong frame (206 lbs.) allows him to hold up vs physical defenders. Long arms allow him to grab errant passes especially at the sidelines. Versatile receiver with the big play ability to get touches on gadget plays like bubble screens. At the Senior Bowl week, he showed a quick release off the line to press cover men with the ability to break smoothly and create space. Showed the extra gear to separate in the vertical game. At the NFL Combine, he came in just under 6’4” and 206 lbs. He ran a fast 4.42 time with a 1.55 ten-yard split and very good leaping drills of 36.5” VL and 11’3” BJ. Looked fluid in the positional drills with efficient footwork and quick change of direction skills. Wins vs physical contact and force defenses to adjust. In 2025, he caught 71 passes for 1004 yards and 6 TDs, despite heavy coverage. Speed is straight-linish and he must show he can run the complete route tree to earn reps. Top 75 prospect with impact in three wideout sets to give an offense some juice, though must show further development in the complete passing game. Strong performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine elevated his final grade and is a prospect with top prototypical numbers to continue to develop into an NFL starter. Talent with big play ability to take the next step up.
Draft Projection: 3rd Round

 Top 100 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2026

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Top 100 Pro Prospects

Rank      Player                     Position     School

  1 Fernando Mendoza             QB       Indiana

  2 Jeremiyah Love                   RB       Notre Dame

  3 Arvell Reese                          LB        Ohio State

  4 David Bailey                        Edge    Texas Tech

  5 Sonny Styles                         LB        Ohio State

  6 Caleb Downs                         S          Ohio State

  7 Francis Mauigoa                 OT        Miami (Fl)

  8 Carnell Tate                          WR       Ohio State

  9 Jermod McCoy                     CB       Tennessee

10 Kenyon Sadiq                       TE        Oregon

11 Mansoor Delane                   CB       LSU

12 Monroe Freeling                  OT        Georgia

13 Olaivavega Ioane                OL        Penn State

14 Jordyn Tyson                       WR       Arizona State

15 Rueben Bain                         Edge    Miami (Fl)

16 Spencer Fano                       OT        Utah

17 Makai Lemon                       WR       USC

18 Dillon Thieneman                S          Oregon

19 Blake Miller                            RT        Clemson

20 Akheem Mesidor                  Edge    Miami (Fl)

21 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren   S          Toledo

22 KC Concepcion                     WR       Texas A&M

23 Brandon Cisse                      CB       South Carolina

24 T.J. Parker                           Edge    Clemson

25 Omar Cooper Jr.                 WR       Indiana

26 Lee Hunter                           DL        Texas Tech

27 Denzel Boston                     WR       Washington

28 Kadyn Proctor                     OT        Alabama

29 Peter Woods                         DT        Clemson

30 Keldric Faulk                       Edge    Auburn

31 Colton Hood                        CB       Tennessee

32 Cashius Howell                   Edge    Texas A&M

33 Caleb Lomu                          OT        Utah

34 R Mason Thomas                Edge    Oklahoma

35 Max Ihenacher                     OT        Arizona State

36 Avieon Terrell                      CB       Clemson

37 Kayden McDonald               DL        Ohio State

38 Zion Young                           Edge    Missouri

39 Ty Simpson                           QB       Alabama

40 C.J. Allen                              LB        Georgia

41 Caleb Banks                         DL        Florida

42 Anthony Hill Jr.                   LB        Texas

43 Chris Johnson                     CB       San Diego State

44 Jadarian Price                     RB       Notre Dame

45 Chase Bisontis                     OL        Texas A&M

46 Jalon Kilgore                       S          South Carolina

47 Eli Stowers                           TE        Vanderbilt

48 Jake Golday                         LB        Cincinnati

49 Christen Miller                    DL        Georgia

50 Malachi Lawrence               Edge    Central Florida

51 Gennings Dunker                OL        Iowa

52 Keionte Scott                        CB       Miami (Fl)

53 Keylan Rutledge                 OG       Georgia Tech

54 A.J. Haulcy                            S          LSU

55 Jacob Rodriguez                 LB        Texas Tech

56 Gabe Jacas                           Edge    Illinois

57 Germie Bernard                  WR       Alabama

58 D’Angelo Ponds                  CB       Indiana

59 Chris Bell                              WR       Louisville

60 Emmanuel Pregnon            OG       Oregon

61 Antonio Williams                WR       Clemson

62 Daylen Everette                   CB       Georgia

63 Josiah Trotter                     LB        Missouri                      

64 Chris Brazzell                      WR       Tennessee

65 Keith Abney II                     CB       Arizona State

66 Jaishawn Barham               LB        Michigan

67 Deion Burks                          WR       Oklahoma

68 Caleb Tiernan                      OT        Northwestern

69 Darrell Jackson Jr.              DL        Florida State

70 Malik Muhammad                CB       Texas

71 Malachi Fields                       WR       Notre Dame

72 Emmett Johnson                  RB       Nebraska

73 Dani Dennis-Sutton             Edge    Penn State

74 Max Klare                              TE        Ohio State

75 Will Lee III                             CB       Texas A&M

76 Zachariah Branch                WR       Georgia

77 Joshua Josephs                   Edge    Tennessee

78 Ted Hurst                              WR       Georgia State

79 Logan Jones                          C          Iowa

80 Jalen Farmer                       OL        Kentucky                    

81 Tacario Davis                      CB       Washington

82 Michael Trigg                      TE        Baylor

83 Connor Lew                           C          Auburn

84 Derrick Moore                     Edge    Michigan

85 Drew Allar                           QB       Penn State

86 L.T. Overton                        Edge    Alabama

87 Kyle Louis                              LB        Pittsburgh

88 Mike Washington                 RB        Arkansas

89 Brenen Thompson             WR       Mississippi State

90 Treydan Stukes                   S          Arizona

91 Harold Perkins                    LB        LSU

92 De’Zhaun Stribling              WR       Ole Miss

93 Charles Demmings             CB       SF Austin        

94 Billy Schrauth                     G          Notre Dame

95 Carson Beck                          QB       Miami (Fl)

96 Ja’Kobi Lane                       WR       USC

97 Oscar Delp                            TE        Georgia

98 Julian Neal                          CB       Arkansas

99 Bud Clark                             S          TCU

100 Keyron Crawford               Edge    Auburn 

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NFL Draft Scouting Report –  Safety Caleb Downs

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 1         Caleb Downs #2                       5-11, 206           Ohio State – Sp. 4.45
                       NFL Comparison: Budda Baker                          Rating 92

Compact savvy senior had an excellent 2025 season to complete an outstanding career including a three time All-American. Transferred from Alabama after Freshman All-American honors. Earned Big Ten first team honors in his two seasons with the Buckeyes including their national title in 2024. Ball hawk with very good movement skills with both speed and quickness. Built more along the lines of a cornerback, though played safety. Very versatile defender lined up at free safety, in the box and slot showing rare combination of developed skills for a pro defense. Comes downhill hard in run support where he attacks runners and finishes with sure tackling. His athleticism, instincts, range and intangibles all rate very high on the scouting evaluation. He has the development to start as a rookie and probably a three-down defender with high development in zone coverage. At the NFL Combine, he came in at over 5’11” and 206 lbs.  He did not workout. At the Ohio St pro day, he did not run. Looked sharp in the positional drills and showed quickness in drills, changing directions and retaining his speed. Savvy dependable open-field tackler who understands the concept of wrapping up. Takes proper angles of pursuit and able to slip blockers at line or in space. Over his short three-year career, played in 44 games with 257 tackles, 16 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR, 6 picks and 12 PBUs, starting for two major programs. Good fit for all the sub packages with the development for the nickel role in emergency. Leader and captain of the defense who can line up players and make fast adjustments. Shows speed to go sideline to sideline with top range and savvy ball skills. Sharp instincts and vision with a developed sense of timing and sound route recognition. Plays disciplined technique in coverage, showing the ability to use leverage and positioning to bracket receivers. He has been amazingly consistent over his three-year career, playing at a very high level with three new coordinators annually. High quick zone defender with the natural skills to cover in man situations. Runs a sub 7.0 three cone drill which translate well to the field. Unique piece for the sub packages at safety to make adjustments on the clock. Talented blue-chip prospect with rookie starting grade to become a fixture in a secondary. Top 10 versatile athlete with rookie starting grade as a three-down defender.

Draft Projection: 1sr Round – Top 5-8

NFL Draft Scouting Report –  Guard Vega Ioune

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 Vega Ioune #71                     6-4, 320            Penn State – Sp. 5.25
                         NFL Comparison: Aaron Banks                                  Rating 92

Powerful long-limbed lineman displayed dominant talent over his Nittany Lion career, earning two consecutive Big Ten honors. Huge wide body frame with good arms and fine agility to slide and move laterally to effectively block especially in the running game. Fast rising natural talent to start soon at guard, though needs development in protection to be ready for starting duty. He resets the line of scrimmage with his massive frame where he is able to control and steer an opponent with the ability to roll his hips and crush defenders. His strong run blocking was instrumental in the Lions power ground game. He dominates in the run game with the agility to move opponents off the line consistently. His massive hands lock on and when he follows with knee bend and footwork, he becomes an inside road grader. He has special power along with good movement skills to earn a rookie starting grade. He needs work on his slide and mirror technique, balance and his ability to reset and use his powerful arms to sustain. His long reach and massive trunk make him the ideal physical package to improve in pass pro. Displays a fine physique, featuring broad shoulders, strong hips, wide base and long arms. Carries his 320 lbs. well with good movement skills, though needs to improve his quickness off the snap to utilize his full athleticism. He plays with good knee bend to shuffle and mirror and utilize his massive frame. Shows the strength to anchor well against a bull rush and can handle big linemen in single matchups. Shows an awesome hand punch along with the upper body strength to consistently get movement as a drive blocker. Moves well to the 2nd level to fit on backers and finish. He can be overly aggressive with his initial punch, gets off balance and leaves himself susceptible to inside counters. Shows a strong heavy-handed punch, though needs to reload more consistently to be fully effective. Natural talent has a few inconsistencies who must improve quickly for him to face NFL rushers. At the NFL Combine, he came in over 6’4” and 320 lbs. with 32 3/4” arms and big 10 1/2” hands. He did not run or lift. Added a 31.5” VL and an 8’8” BJ.  High-quality pro with further refinement of his natural skills. Probable mid-1st round pick with rookie starting grade. Talented blocker faces a learning curve initially, though he has a high ceiling to rank with the best in the game. Marginal top 20 prospect with big time talent. High-quality guard with Pro Bowl skills early in his career.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

 

Giants Trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for #10 overall pick
Cincy Signs Him to 1-year – $28M Extension

Frank Coyle / Publisher 

New York Giants pulled the trigger and traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the #10 overall pick in the NFL Draft this Thursday night. Cincinnati is giving Lawrence a one-year, $28 million contract extension, teams announced after the deal.

“We are excited to add Dexter to our team,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said in a team statement. “He has been a dominant player in the league since he was drafted, and he will be a tremendous presence on the field and in our locker room.”

Lawrence, 28, has spent all seven of his NFL seasons with Big Blue after being selected with the 17^th overall selection in the NFL Draft 2019. He made three straight Pro Bowls from 2022-24 before a pectoral tear, limited his playing time over his final two seasons. When contract extension talks stalled in New York, he requested a trade in early April. Last week, it was reported contract talks were at an impasse and there was likely a trade situation would play out by the start of the draft. Giants brass GM Joe Schoen and HC John Harbaugh listened to offers and held their ground for an early #1 pick in this draft class.

The trade has put the Giants in excellent position with two top-ten picks, their own at #5 and Cincy’s at #10. The Bengals feel Lawrence gives them a vital piece for their front four as they continue to rebuild their weak defense. They have struggled with a poor defense which has cost them the playoffs the past three seasons.

The trade marks an increasing openness by the Bengals to change and trade or sign veteran talent to rebuild quicker than just the NFL Draft. With Lawrence heading into his age-29 season, this is a clear win-now move. When coupled with the lucrative extensions for wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins last offseason, he shows ownership is willing to improve the club and give Joe Burrow what he needs to compete.

Lawrence had a down year in 2025 with only half a sack after a career-high 9 sacks in 2024. He can still be an enforcer whose impact goes far beyond the stat sheet. He has been the most double-teamed linemen in the league with over 50% of snaps facing double blocking. Considering his new teammate defensive end B.J. Hill ranks third in that same timeframe with double teams. Add new FA addition DT Johnathan Allan and the Bengals front line has the makeup of a strong group who can reset the line of scrimmage.

The Bengals-Giants blockbuster will have ripple effects entering the three-day NFL Draft. The Giants are now the 6th team with 2 first round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. It sets up several more possible first round deals, most likely on the clock for Thursday night.

NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report – Wideout Carnell Tate

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Carnell Tate – Ohio St 

NFL Combine Numbers – 6021, 192,         1.61 ten  4.53 forty
2025 Statistics – 11 games, 51 receptions for 875 yards and 9 TDs

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NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report – Wideout Carnell Tate

1 Carnell Tate #17        6-2,192                           Ohio State – Sp. 4.53
NFL Comparison: Terry McLaurin                                    Rating 91
Athletic playmaker completed an impressive career with the Buckeyes in their exceptionally deep receiving corps. Strong framed prospect played in very deep receiving corps which limited his touches in college, featuring sophomore sensation Jeremiah Smith. Still was highly productive over his final two seasons despite the depth at the Buckeyes skilled positions. Highly developed route running and natural open field running skills. Shows good speed (4.53) with a quick initial burst which allows him to separate consistently from cover men. Core strength and toughness allow him to be dangerous over the middle on crossing routes where he easily converts to run after the catch yardage. Tough on any 50/50 ball situations where his strong hands and body allow him to make the difficult catch. Earned invitation to the NFL Combine and had a good workout. Prototypical skill set with the production and ability translates well to the field. Potential high level #2 receiver talent after being the best #2 starter in the nation over recent seasons opposite Jeremiah Smith. Never faced the double team coverage in college. Needs some work on refining his route running and defensive recognition. Learning to use his frame effectively on contested passes to secure the ball consistently. Excellent LOD, though has some further refinement before ready to earn rookie starting time. Type with intriguing ceiling, though faces an early learning curve. Top ten first round selection and solid value who can pay big dividends immediately. Prospect with impact ability in the right setting and alignment. Capable of being one of the best #2 receivers in the league. Playmaker with high level of development and a type who can continue his top production in the NFL. Top 10 selection and NFL ready with refined skills on a big stage.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

NFL Draft – Scouting Report – Edge Defender R Mason Thomas

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   R Mason Thomas #32 – 6-2, 241           Oklahoma – Sp. 4.67
                     NFL Comparison: Nick Bonitto                            Rating 86        

Quick-twitch athlete has been an impact edge rusher for the Sooners defense over his final two seasons. Earned 2nd team SEC honors those seasons. Registered 16 sacks along with 14 pressures and 22 TFLs in impressive performances. Plays both up and down and uses his compact well-built physique to deliver crushing hits. Shows an elite burst on the snap and shocks blockers with a strong hand punch. Combines power with his explosive initial movement off the snap. Displays an outstanding closing burst to finish and run at the top of the arc. Basically, he is a one-dimensional edge rusher, though can be very impactful. Displays the first step explosiveness to come up field and attack the edge with abandon. Able to bend and run the arc, while getting low and under the tackle. At times, he struggles to complete the arc where he fails to convert his speed to power. Offenses limit his rush effectiveness by coming back inside the area he vacates when he attacks hard up field. His game is based on speed and power. Missed the final three games of 2025 due to a quad injury sustained returning a 71 yard interception for a TD.  Returned for the CFP playoffs vs Alabama with limited effectiveness. He sat out the Senior Bowl preparing to workout at the NFL Combine. In run support, he must fight to anchor and hold his ground when running plays come right at him. Works to disengage and stay involved in the play, though gets engulfed at the point attack too often. He has the burst of speed to run down ball-carriers in backside pursuit. At times, he will drop into zone coverage, where he is raw in awareness and reactions. Able to be equally effective rushing from either a two-point or with his hand on the turf. Supplies a decent repertoire of pass rush techniques. Uses his speed to beat tackles wide as well as come initially with power, create space with good extension, then use a rip move to penetrate the pocket. Displays good balance, agility and awareness to read plays with good reaction time. Shows the development to counter when his initial rush is shut down. Usually depends on his initial burst and hands to break free if blockers are able to latch on. Best pro position to become a starter will likely be a wide nine end or 3-4 outside backer where he can use his fine burst combined with good flexibility and awareness. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6022, 241 lbs. with 31 5/8” arms and 8 7/8” hands. Did ran a 4.67 time with a 1.63 ten-yard split. He did no other drills. Explosive athlete with the skills to be a good every down attack defender with impact ability to rush the passer. Similar skills as tweener Nick Bonitto. Top 30 prospect with upside and the AA to become an edge playmaker, though may be limited to a situational role.

Draft Projection: 1st Round