Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List

Running Back Class

The Panini Senior Bowl

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Fan Fest: 10:30am -1:00pm
Kickoff: 1:30pm CT
Where: Mobile, Alabama
Stadium: University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium
Television: NFL Network
Radio: Fox Sports Pensacola 101.1FM / 1450AM

Ticket Office: South Alabama
Ticket Office: 251.461.1872
Ticket Questions: srbowl@seniorbowl.com

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Senior Bowl Top Running Back Prospects

Running Back Class Shows Well Rounded Talent

This year’s running back class in the initial Senior Bowl Watch list is comprised of a talented and deep group with several NFL starting feature backs. Runners Ahmad Hardy, Mark Fletcher and Lewan Lacy head the class after impressive 2025 performances. This list will expand through the 2026 season as players step up vs top competition. This position has annually supplied many surprise NFL performers. We will keep a close eye on this class knowing he has returned as one of the impact positions in the NFL game.

Running Backs

USC                              WAYMOND JORDAN

Utah                            WAYSHAWN PARKER

Vanderbilt                   SEDRICK ALEXANDER

West Virginia              CAM COOK

Brigham Young            LJ MARTIN

Florida                         JADAN BAUGH

Georgia                       NATE FRAZIER

Georgia Tech               JUSTICE HAYNES

Louisville                     ISAAC BROWN

Miami                         MARK FLETCHER JR.

Michigan                     JORDAN MARSHALL

Minnesota                   DARIUS TAYLOR

Missouri                      JAMAL ROBERTS

Missouri                      AHMAD HARDY

Ole Miss                      KEWAN LACY

Penn State                   CARSON HANSEN

Rutgers                        ANTWAN RAYMOND

Auburn                        JEREMIAH COBB

Texas                           RALEEK BROWN

Texas                           HOLLYWOOD SMOTHERS

Texas A&M                  RUEBEN OWENS II

The Senior Bowl Top 300 represents more than just a preseason watch list, it reflects the highest standards in college football. Being named to the Top 300 is a significant honor and signals that a player is viewed among the nation’s premier NFL Draft prospects. Only draft-eligible players are included.

The Top 300 has consistently mirrored NFL Draft trends, with the strongest representation coming from the conferences that produce the highest number of draft picks each year. While the list is dominated by prospects from the nation’s top conferences, standout players from every level of college football continue to earn recognition through their performance on the field.

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List 2027 is out at  seniorbowl.com

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List

The Panini Senior Bowl

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Fan Fest: 10:30am -1:00pm
Kickoff: 1:30pm CT
Where: Mobile, Alabama
Stadium: University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium
Television: NFL Network
Radio: Fox Sports Pensacola 101.1FM / 1450AM

Ticket Office: South Alabama
Ticket Office: 251.461.1872
Ticket Questions: srbowl@seniorbowl.com

Frank Coyle / Head scout

The Senior Bowl Top 300 represents more than just a preseason watch list, it reflects the highest standards in college football. Being named to the Top 300 is a significant honor and signals that a player is viewed among the nation’s premier NFL Draft prospects. Only draft-eligible players are included.

The Top 300 has consistently mirrored NFL Draft trends, with the strongest representation coming from the conferences that produce the highest number of draft picks each year. While the list is dominated by prospects from the nation’s top conferences, standout players from every level of college football continue to earn recognition through their performance on the field.

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List 2027 is out at  seniorbowl.com

Senior Bowl QB Class

Quarterback Class has many special eligible prospects for the NFL Draft 2027. Some have additional eligibility remaining for the 2027 season. They will have until mid-January to declare for the NFL Draft 2026.  This class features a number of blue-chip prospects plus an interesting group of 2nd tier prospects who can rise with a strong 2026 performance and postseason. This list will expand through the fall up till the final week before the Senior Bowl 2027 week.  Invitation acceptances will be announced through the weeks leading up to the Senior Bowl week.

School             First Name / Last Name

Offense

Quarterbacks

UCLA                   NICO IAMALEAVA

USC                     JAYDEN MAIAVA

Washington        DEMOND WILLIAMS JR

Northern Arizona   TY PENNINGTON

Georgia                GUNNER STOCKTON

Illinois                 KATIN HOUSER

Indiana               JOSH HOOVER

Arizona               NOAH FIFITA

Kansas State      AVERY JOHNSON

LSU                     SAM LEAVITT

Miami                 DARIAN MENSAH

Notre Dame       CJ CARR

Ohio State          JULIAN SAYIN

Oklahoma          JOHN MATEER

Ole Miss             TRINIDAD CHAMBLISS

Oregon               DANTE MOORE

Penn State         ROCCO BECHT

SMU                    KEVIN JENNINGS

South Carolina  LANORRIS SELLERS

Auburn              BYRUM BROWN

Syracuse            STEVE ANGELI

TCU                    JADEN CRAIG

Texas                 ARCH MANNING

Texas A&M        MARCEL REED

Texas Tech        BRENDAN SORSBY (Inactive)

Draft Insiders’ All-America Teams

First  Team All-America Team

Offense

QB Arch Manning, Texas

RB Ahmad Hardy, Missouri

RB Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss

RB Mark Fletcher, Miami

All-Purpose Malachi Toney, Miami

WR Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

WR Cam Coleman, Texas

WR KJ Duff, Rutgers

TE Trey’Dez Green, LSU

OL Carter Smith, Indiana

OL Trevor Goosby, Texas

OL Evan Tengesdahl, Cincinnati

OL Cayden Green, Missouri

C Iapani Laloulu, Oregon

Defense

DL Colin Simmons, Texas

DL John Henry Daley, Michigan

DL Will Echoles, Ole Miss

DL A’Mauri Washington, Oregon

LB Xavier Atkins, Auburn

LB Whit Weeks, LSU

LB Rasheem Biles, Texas

LB Rolijah Hardy, Indiana

CB Leonard Moore, Notre Dame

CB Zabien Brown, Alabama

CB Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia

S KJ Bolden, Georgia

S Bray Hubbard, Alabama

Specialists

K Tate Sandell, Oklahoma

P Evan Crenshaw, Troy

KR Rayshawn Pleasant, Auburn

PR Ryan Niblett, Texas

Second Team All-America Team

Offense

QB CJ Carr, Notre Dame

RB LJ Martin, BYU

RB Bo Jackson, Ohio State

RB Nate Frazier, Georgia

All-Purpose/RB Antwan Raymond, Rutgers

WR Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama

WR Duce Robinson, Florida State

WR Mario Craver, Texas A&M

TE Jamari Johnson, Oregon

OL Jordan Seaton, LSU

OL Anthonie Knapp, Notre Dame

OL Kade Pieper, Iowa

OL Trevor Lauck, Iowa

C Drew Bobo, Georgia

Defense

DL Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon

DL Anthony Smith, Minnesota

DL Tyrique Tucker, Indiana

DL Dylan Stewart, South Carolina

LB Kip Lewis, Oklahoma

LB Teitum Tuioti, Oregon

LB Isaiah Jones, Indiana

LB Raylen Wilson, Georgia

CB Brice Pollock, Texas Tech

CB Kelley Jones, Mississippi State

S Marcus Ratcliffe, Texas A&M

S Amare Ferrell, Indiana

Specialists

K Lucas Carneiro, Ole Miss

P Palmer Williams, Baylor

KR Da’Realyst Clark, Kent State

KR Koi Perich, Oregon

Draft Insiders’ – Preseason Top 25 Teams

Notre Dame Named #1 By Draft Insiders’ Staff 

Coaches Poll Picks Ohio State #1

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

1 Notre Dame       0-0
2 Ohio State         0-0
3 Texas                  0-0
4 Oregon              0-0
5 Georgia              0-0
6 Indiana              0-0
7 Miami                 0-0
8 Texas A&M       0-0
9 Oklahoma         0-0
10 Ole Miss          0-0
11 Texas Tech       0-0
12 LSU                  0-0
13 USC                  0-0
14 Alabama         0-0
15 BYU                 0-0
16 Michigan        0-0
17 Tennessee      0-0
18 Washington   0-0
19 Penn State     0-0
20 SMU               0-0
21 Utah                0-0
22 Iowa               0-0
23 Clemson        0-0
24 Missouri        0-0
25 Houston        0-0

Coaches Poll

Rank /Team /Record/ Points

1 Ohio State (38) 0-0 1741
2 Oregon (6) 0-0 1637
3 Georgia (7) 0-0 1591
4 Texas (2) 0-0 1544
5 Notre Dame (5) 0-0 1524
6 Indiana (14) 0-0 1522
7 Miami 0-0 1409
8 Texas A&M 0-0 1174
9 Oklahoma 0-0 1104
10 Ole Miss 0-0 1096
11 Alabama 0-0 1050
12 Texas Tech 0-0 1034
13 LSU 0-0 951
14 USC 0-0 838
15 BYU 0-0 781
16 Michigan 0-0 719
17 Penn State 0-0 463
18 Tennessee 0-0 428
19 Washington 0-0 406
20 SMU 0-0 378
21 Utah 0-0 313
22 Iowa 0-0 291
23 Clemson 0-0 235
24 Houston 0-0 194
25 Missouri 0-0 158

Others receiving votes: Louisville 153, Florida 147, TCU 63, Illinois 62, South Carolina 50, Arizona 50, Virginia 40, Vanderbilt 37, Auburn 29, Georgia Tech 26, Boise State 24, Oklahoma State 22, UNLV 17, NC State 13, Florida State 13, Virginia Tech 12, Nebraska 12, Memphis 9, Arizona State 8, James Madison 6, Duke 6, Pittsburgh 4, New Mexico 4, Western Michigan 3, Navy 3, San Diego State 2, Kansas State 1, Hawai’i 1, Jacksonville State 1, California 1

2026 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List

The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, the Creator and Sponsor of the Biletnikoff Award, Recognizing the College Football Season’s Outstanding FBS Receiver at Any Position, Announces the 2026 Preseason Biletnikoff Award Watch List

The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot back, and running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. As such, the Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football’s outstanding receiver, not merely college football’s outstanding wide receiver. Tight end Kyle Pitts was a finalist in 2020 and other tight ends were semifinalists in prior and subsequent years. Moreover, the Biletnikoff Award is a single season, not career, award.

Frank Coyle has been a longtime voter in the Biletnifott Award. He considers this award one of the most critical positions which translates to the NFL game. 

The Biletnikoff Award’s semifinalists, three finalists, and award recipient are selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 625 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers. Foundation trustees do not vote and have never voted. For a list of voters, please see BiletnikoffAward.com/voters.

Receivers are frequently added to the watch list as their season performances dictate. Actual, not potential, performance is the basis for inclusion on the Biletnikoff Award Watch List.

Important Dates

Aug. 19, 2026:
Preseason Watch List announcement

Sept. 23, 2026:
FanVote opens

Nov. 9 – 15, 2026:
Vote by the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee to determine Semifinalists

Nov. 16, 2026:
Semifinalists announcement

Nov. 16 – 22, 2026:
Vote to determine 3 Finalists

Nov. 24, 2026:
3 Finalists announcement

Nov. 24 – Dec. 5, 2026 :
Final vote to determine Biletnikoff Award Winner

Dec. 11, 2026:
Biletnikoff Award Winner announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards

The Biletnikoff Award Banquet & Celebration
honors the 2026 Biletnikoff Award Winner on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at the basketball arena at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Butkus Award Announces 2026 Watch List For 42nd Season

The Butkus Foundation announced their preseason watch list for the 42nd annual Butkus Award, presented each year to the nation’s top collegiate linebacker. The 51-player watch list honors Dick Butkus’ iconic No. 51 jersey and recognizes the toughness, instincts, leadership, competitiveness, and football character that defined one of the greatest defensive players in football history.  Photo – Ray Coney – Texas A&M

Frank Coyle has been a longtime voter in the Butkus Award since the 1990s. He had a long friendship with Dick that spanned over three decades and enjoyed the HOF Mike backer immensely as a special friend and athlete.

The 2026 watch list features 51 linebackers representing 42 colleges and universities from across the country. Returning All-Americans, All-Conference performers, and emerging defensive standouts from across the Football Bowl Subdivision are among this year’s candidates.

The Butkus Award remains one of college football’s most respected individual honors, recognizing linebackers whose performance reflects the standard established by Dick Butkus more than six decades ago at the University of Illinois and throughout his Hall of Fame NFL career.

The 2026 watch list includes representatives from seven conferences, led by the SEC (14), Big Ten (12), Big 12 (12) and ACC (9), with additional representatives from the MAC (1) and Mountain West (1), along with two Independents. Virginia’s Kam Robinson is the only returning semifinalist.

Semifinalists for the 2026 Butkus Award will be announced on October 28th, finalists on November 20th, and the winner will be revealed during the week of December 7th. Selection is based on performance throughout the season, and appearance on the preseason watch list is not required for a player to win the Award.

The recipient will be recognized during the Butkus Award celebration in early 2027 and featured in the annual Big Ten Network Butkus Award special.

The 51-member Butkus Award Selection Committee is comprised of coaches, professional scouts, former players, and members of the media from across the country. Committee members evaluate candidates using the same qualities that defined Dick Butkus throughout his career: instincts, toughness, leadership, competitiveness, football character, and consistent excellence at the linebacker position.

The 2025 Butkus Award winners included collegiate winner Jacob Rodriguez of Texas Tech, now with the Miami Dolphins; high school winner Tyler Atkinson of Grayson High School, now at the University of Texas; and professional winner Jack Campbell of the Detroit Lions.

About the Butkus Award

Founded in 1985, the Butkus Award® honors the nation’s top linebackers at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels while preserving the legacy of Dick Butkus through excellence in football, cardiovascular health advocacy, and youth character development. Through the Butkus Foundation’s Takes Heart™ initiative and partnership with Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the Foundation supports education, research, and expanded access to preventive cardiovascular screening. The Foundation also promotes natural athletic performance through its longstanding I Play Clean® initiative.

The Butkus Award® is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football’s most prestigious awards. The NCFAA’s 25 awards have honored nearly 1,000 recipients since 1935. This season, 12 NCFAA awards recognize National Players of the Week each Tuesday.

Butkus Award 2026 Collegiate Watch List

Xe’ree Alexander, Washington
Xavier Atkins, Auburn
Maverick Baranowski, Minnesota
Rasheem Biles, Texas
Troy Bowles, Michigan
Drayk Bowen, Notre Dame**
Sammy Brown, Clemson**
Taye Brown, Arizona
Gary Bryant, Syracuse
Amare Campbell, Tennessee
Arion Carter, Tennessee
Owen Chambliss, Nebraska
Chris Cole, Georgia
Ray Coney, Texas A&M
Jahleel Culbreath, UCF
John Curry, Texas Tech
TJ Dottery, LSU
Kooper Ebel, Penn State
Jaxton Eck, New Mexico
Kyle Efford, Georgia Tech
Myles Graham, Florida
Jordan Hall, Michigan State
Rolijah Hardy, Indiana
Owen Heineke, Oklahoma
Isaiah Jones, Indiana
Gideon Lampron, Colorado
Trey Lathan, Kansas
Liona Lefau, Colorado
Kip Lewis, Oklahoma
Owen Long, Arizona State
Braylan Lovelace, Pittsburgh
Luke Mergott, Duke
Jayden Montgomery, Iowa
Blayne Myrick, Miami-Ohio
Sammy Omosigho, UCLA
Mason Posa, Wisconsin
Ben Roberts, Texas Tech
Kam Robinson, Virginia*
Austin Romaine, Texas Tech
Matt Rose, Stanford
Peyton Seelman, North Carolina
Keaton Thomas, Mississippi
Jonathan Thompson, Cincinnati
Mohamed Toure, Miami-Fla.
Cade Uluave, BYU
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Notre Dame
Whit Weeks, LSU
Ethan Wesloski, Oklahoma State
Raylen Wilson, Georgia
Daniel Wingate, Maryland
Caleb Woodson, Alabama

* — Returning Semifinalist
** — High School Butkus Award Winner

Paul Hornung 2026 Award Watch List

Now in its 17th season, the Paul Hornung Award is presented annually by the Louisville Sports Commission to the most versatile player in major college football. The award honors the legacy of the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. This year’s winner and his family will be honored in March 2027 at the annual Paul Hornung Award Dinner presented by UofL Health at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville.

Past Winners
2025: KC Concepcion (WR/RS, Texas A&M)
2024: Travis Hunter (WR/CB, Colorado)
2023: Travis Hunter (WR/CB, Colorado)
2022: Jack Colletto (QB/FB/LB/ST, Oregon State)
2021: Marcus Jones (CB/WR/RS, Houston)
2020: DeVonta Smith (WR/RS, Alabama)
2019: Lynn Bowden Jr. (QB/WR/RS, Kentucky)
2018: Rondale Moore (WR/RS, Purdue)
2017: Saquon Barkley (RB/RS, Penn State)
2016: Jabrill Peppers (QB/WR/RB/LB/DB/RS, Michigan)
2015: Christian McCaffrey (RB/RS, Stanford)
2014: Shaq Thompson (RB/LB/S, Washington)
2013: Odell Beckham Jr. (WR/RS, LSU)
2012: Tavon Austin (WR/RB/RS, West Virginia)
2011: Brandon Boykin (WR/CB/RS, Georgia)
2010: Owen Marecic (FB/LB, Stanford)

John Mackey Award Announces 2026 Preseason Watchlist

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

The John Mackey Award announced its 2026 Preseason Watch List, recognizing the nation’s top collegiate tight ends entering the 2026 college football
season. The watchlist represents programs from every level of major college football and highlights players who have demonstrated talent, leadership and potential heading into the upcoming season. The John Mackey Award Selection Committee will continue to evaluate candidates throughout the season, with additional players eligible to be added based on their on-field performance. The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame annually presents the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award to the best defensive back in college football.

Frank Coyle has been a long time voter in NCAA awards including the Heisman, Bronko Nagurski, Lombardi, Dick Butkus, Jim Thorpe awards etcs for over 30 years.  

Presented annually to the most outstanding tight end in college football, the John Mackey Award honors the legacy of Pro Football Hall of Famer John Mackey, whose excellence, leadership, character, and impact on the game continue to inspire generations of student-athletes. Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award remains one of college football’s premier individual honors for the tight end position.

John Mackey was a unicorn for the position in the 1960s before tight ends were highlighted as receivers. He was the complete player for the position and excelled as both a collegian and NFL player. He was inducted into the HOF after a brilliant career with the Baltimore Colts.  He set the standard for the position which depicts the importance and impact for the modern tight end performer.

Player School
Benjamin Brahmer Penn State
Brett Norfleet Missouri
Brody Foley Louisville
Bruin Fleischmann Montana State
Cade Keith New Mexico
Carter Moses Kansas
Chris Corbo Georgia Tech
Decker DeGraaf Washington
DJ Vonnahme Iowa
Dorian Flemming Maryland
Dorian Thomas Cal
Dylan Wade UCF
Eli Finley Louisiana Tech
Elija Lofton Miami (FL)
Ethan Davis Tennessee
Gabe Burkle Penn State
Garrett Oakley Kansas St
Houston Thomas Texas A&M
Player School
Hunter Welcing Ohio State
Jaden Platt Arkansas
Jamari Johnson Oregon
Jelani Thurman UNC
Jeremiah Hasley Duke
Jeron Askren Missouri State
JJ Buchanan Michigan
Joshua Long Eastern Michigan
Juice Vereen Colorado State
Lawson Luckie Georgia
Luke Hasz Ole Miss
Luke Lindermeyer Nebraska
Luke Reynolds Virginia Tech
Matt Wagner Boise State
Michael Masunas Texas
Patrick Overmyer Houston
Peter Clarke Temple
Randy Pittman Jr SMU
Player School
Richie Anderson Texas A&M
Terik Mulder Kent State
Terrance Carter Jr. Texas Tech
Toby Payne Marshall
Trey’Dez Green LSU
Walker Lyons BYU
Willie Rodriguez Kentucky

The John Mackey Award is a proud member of the NCFAA which encompasses 25 of
the most prestigious awards in college football, dating back to 1935, honoring more
than 950 recipients. Sixteen NCFAA members are unveiling preseason watch lists
over a 15-day period. Visit NCFAA.org to learn more.
NCFAA 2025 Preseason Watchlist Calenda

Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List Announced by FWAA

Corner Leonard Moore along with edge defenders Dylan Stewart and Colin Simmons head the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. They are among the 11 returning players who were named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List from last fall

Corners Leonard Moore and Zabien Brown along with edge defenders Dylan Stewart and Colin Simmons head the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. They are part of 68 players named to the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America announced.

The Southeastern Conference leads the nation with 17 players on the watch list.  By position, the list includes 21 linebackers, 16 safeties (including one designated nickel back), 13 defensive ends, 10 defensive tackles and eight cornerbacks.

Frank Coyle has been a voter in the Bronko Nagurski award since the mid 1990’s along with all the major college football awards – Heisman, Jim Thorpe, Lombardi, Dick Butkus, John Mackey, Paul Hornung etc

Moore, Brown, Stewart and Simmons are among the 11 returning players who were on the Nagurski Trophy Watch List last fall.

The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce finalists for the defensive player of the year award on Nov. 19. The official presentation to the recipient of the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy will be at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet in Charlotte, N.C. on Dec. 7.

Players may be added or removed from the watch list during the course of the 2026 season. As in previous years, the FWAA will announce a Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week each Tuesday this season. If not already on the watch list, each week’s honored player will be added at that time.

The FWAA has chosen a National Defensive Player of the Year since 1993. In 1995, the FWAA named the award in honor of the legendary two-way player from the University of Minnesota. Nagurski dominated college football, then became a star for professional football’s Chicago Bears in the 1930s. Bronislaw “Bronko” Nagurski is a charter member of both the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame.

The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football’s most prestigious awards. The NCFAA’s 25 awards have honored nearly 1,000 recipients since 1935.

2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List

Melkart Abou Jaoude, DE, North Carolina

Xavier Atkins, LB, Auburn

Rasheem Biles, LB, Texas

KJ Bolden, S, Georgia

Drayk Bowen, LB, Notre Dame

Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson

Taye Brown, LB, Arizona

Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama

Kemari Copeland, DT, Virginia Tech

John Henry Daley, DE, Michigan

CJ Doggette Jr., DT, Florida Atlantic

Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss

Jaxton Eck, LB, New Mexico

Koen Entringer, S, Louisville

Tre’Quon Fegans, CB, Jax State

Amare Ferrell, S, Indiana

Brandon Finney Jr., CB, Oregon

C.J. Fite, DT, Arizona State

Bryce Fitzgerald, S, Miami

Blake Fletcher, LB, Air Force

Josh Franklin, NB, Western Michigan

Isaiah Glasker, LB, BYU

Brevin Hamblin, S, Utah State

Rolijah Hardy, LB, Indiana

Simeon Harris, S, Fresno State

A.J. Holmes Jr., DT, Texas Tech

Baron Hopson, LB, Kennesaw State

Bray Hubbard, S, Alabama

Kenyatta Jackson Jr., DE, Ohio State

Will James, CB, Houston

Jamel Johnson, S, TCU

Isaiah Jones, LB, Indiana

Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State

Dylan LaBarbera, DE, Nevada

Kip Lewis, LB, Oklahoma

Bryce Llewellyn, S, Eastern Michigan

Clev Lubin, DE, Louisville

Zach Lutmer, S, Iowa

Jaylen McClain, S, Ohio State

Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame

Ahmad Moten Sr., DT, Miami

Koi Perich, S, Oregon

Suntarine Perkins, LB, Ole Miss

Colton Phares, LB, App State

Brice Pollock, CB, Texas Tech

Marcus Ratcliffe, S, Texas A&M

Ty Redmond, CB, Tennessee

Ben Roberts, LB, Texas Tech

Kam Robinson, LB, Virginia

Matt Rose, LB, Stanford

Faletau Satuala, S, BYU

Colin Simmons, DE, Texas

Anthony Smith, DE, Minnesota

Donnie Smith, DE, Troy

Dylan Stewart, DE, South Carolina

David Stone, DT, Oklahoma

MJ Stroud, DE, Georgia Southern

Jack Tchienchou, S, Tulane

Boubacar Traore, DT, Notre Dame

Tyrique Tucker, DT, Indiana

Cade Uluave, LB, BYU

Princewill Umanmielen, DE, LSU

Jayden Virgin-Morgan, DE, Boise State

A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon

Whit Weeks, LB, LSU

NFL Blockbuster Deals Open June

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

The NFL trade market exploded this week with both the Rams and Patriots making blockbuster deals. The Rams shocked NFL fans with the acquisition of All-Pro and Defensive player of the Year defensive end Myles Garrett. It was a blockbuster deal that sent Rams, defensive end Jared Verse and a #1 pick in 2027, #2 pick in 2028 and a #3 pick in 2029 to the Browns. It was the proverbial deal which helped both clubs. The Rams fell just short of the Super Bowl last season and Garrett can push them over the top on a club with few holes and top talent at key positions. He gives this defense a player who needs attention on every snap and can elevate every other defenders’ play by his presence. The Rams now have the leagues’ MVP in QB Matthew Stafford and DPOY in Garrett plus Pro Bowlers, receiver Puka Nacua and cornerback Trent McDuffie. They are a strong favorite for the Super Bowl entering veteran mini-camp.

 The Browns gained a top young talent in edge defender Jared Verse plus three high draft selections over the next three NFL Drafts. Cleveland looks to build a young club through the NFL Draft and now have multiple picks the next three years with two #1 picks for next April. They have been mired in the AFC North basement for years except for one playoff appearance. Their draft classes have been consistently weak from top to bottom. Poor trades like the deal for QB Deshaun Watson several years ago set the franchise back for years. Watson cost three #1 picks plus a huge new contract for approx. $250 millions which paralyzed their salary cap. They have struggled at the QB position for over a decade except for the short Baker Mayfield period which was under appreciated. They have the leverage to move up next April, in a draft class which appears loaded with QB talent. Their season veteran QBs, Watson and second year Shedeur Sanders will battle in camp for the starting job.

 Philadelphia waited until the June 1st deadline for salary cap benefits and traded star WR AJ Brown to New England. In exchange, the Eagles will receive a 5th round pick in 2027 and a 2028 first-rounder. Brown must pass a physical with the Patriots in order for the deal to be finalized, though is just a formality. While the deal had been discussed for months, the Eagles waited until today when the cap implications for trading Brown allowed them to split their remaining $43.8M cap hit for Brown over the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The Patriots trade keeps them among the top AFC clubs to repeat for a Super Bowl appearance. Brown gets the young talented QB Drake Maye in hopes of continuing his 1000 yard receiving seasons.