Underclassmen for the NFL Draft 2026

Corners, McCoy & Cisse Declare for Class

By Position / alphabetically

Dec. 11th

Frank Coyle / Head Scout

The following players have officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Offensive Players

RB Emmett Johnson -Nebraska, Jr – 5-11, 200, 4.50 – Declared

RB LJ Martin – BYU, Jr – 6-2, 225, 4.50  Walked on Senior Day

WR Chris Brazzell – Tennessee, Jr – 6-5, 200, 4.50 – Declard

WR Jordyn Tyson – Arizona State, Jr – 6-1, 195, 4.50 – Declared

WR Antonio Williams – Clemson, Jr –  5-11, 190, 4.45 – Declared

OT Jude Bowry – Boston College, Jr – 6-5, 310, 5.15  – E-W Invite

OT Kage Casey – Boise State, Jr – 6-5, 315, 5.15 – Declared

Defensive Players

Edge TJ Parker – Clemson, Jr – 6-3, 265, 4.60 – Declared

Edge Anto Saka – Northwestern, Jr –  6-3, 250, 4.60 – E-W Invite

DT Keanu Tanuvasa -BYU, Jr – 6-3, 300, 4.95 – Walked on Senior Day

DT Peter Woods – Clemson, Jr – 6-3, 315, 4.95 – Declared

LB Isaiah Glasker – BYU, Jr – 6-4, 240, 4.70 – Walked on Senior Day

LB Anthony Hill – Texas, Jr – 6-3, 235, 4.50 – Declared

LB Red Murdock – Buffalo, Jr – 6-3, 235, 4.75 – E-W Invite

LB Harold Perkins – LSU, Jr – 6-1, 220, 4.55 – E-W Invite

CB Brandon Cisse – South Carolina, Jr – 6-0, 190, 4.45 – Declared

CB Jermod McCoy – Tennessee, Jr – 511, 195, 4.45 – Declared

CB Avieon Terrell – Clemson, Jr – 5-10, 180, 4.48 – Declared

CB Collin Wright – Stanford, Jr – 6-0, 195, 4.50 – Senior Bowl Invite

S Ty Benefield – Boise State – Jr – 6-2, 205, 4.55  -Declared

S Jalon Kilgore – South Carolina, Jr. – 6-1, 210, 4.50 – Declared

P Ryan Eckley – Michigan State, Jr – 6-2, 205, 4.95 – Declared

NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

Dec. 2, 2025

   Frank Coyle/ Pro scout

Titans and Giants Hold Top Two Selections

Here is the current first-round draft order following the Patriots win Monday night.
Tie breakers are broken first by strength of schedule.

First Round Order

Team                    W-L record

1          Tennessee                1-11

2          NY Giants                     2-11

3          New Orleans                 2-10

4          Las Vegas                     2-10

5          Cleveland                      3-9

6          NY Jets                         3-9

7          Washington                   3-9

8          Arizona                         3-9

9          LA Rams (Atlanta)         4-8

10         Cincinnati                      4-8

11         Minnesota                     4-8

12         Miami                           5-7

13         Kansas City                  6-6

14         Pittsburgh                     6-6

15         Carolina                        7-6

16         Dallas                           6-5-1

17         Detroit                           7-5

18         Houston                        7-5

Playoff Teams as of Dec. 2nd

19         Baltimore                      6-6

20         Tampa Bay                   7-5

21         LA Chargers                  8-4

22         NY Jets (Indianapolis)    8-4

23         Buffalo                          8-4

24         Cleveland (Jacksonville) 8-4

25         Philadelphia                   8-4

26         San Francisco               9-4

27         Dallas (Green Bay)        8-3-1

28         Chicago                        9-3

29         Seattle                          9-3

30         LA Rams                       9-3

31         Denver                          10-2

32         New England                 11-2

All ties in record are broken by current strength of schedule.
Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis all currently do not have 1st-round selections from prior deals.

March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

NFL Traded Selections 2026 thru 2028 – Updated

Jets Close Trade Deadline with Two Major Deals

Jets Move Sauce Gardner & Quinnen Williams for #1 Picks

         Updated – Nov 5, 2025

Frank Coyle @ Staff

Eagles Trade #3 Selection for Edge Defender Jaelan Phillips

Nov. 4
All trading ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year & Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. est.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

Traded Draft Selections

2026

First Round
Cleveland from Jacksonville (2025 Draft trade)
LA Rams from Atlanta (2025 Draft trade)
Dallas from Green Bay (Edge Micah Parsons)
Jets from Indianapolis (CB Sauce Gardner)

Second Round
Houston from Washington (OT Laremy Tunsil)
Jets from Dallas (DT Quinnen Williams plus #1 in 2027 NFL Draft and DT Mazi Smith)

Third Round
Philadelphia from NY Jets (DE Hassan Reddick)
Jacksonville – Detroit’s minority hiring comp pick (HC Aaron Glenn/2025 draft trade)
Houston from NY Giants (2025 draft trade)
Miami from Houston (2025 draft trade)
Pittsburgh from Dallas (WR George Pickens)
Miami from Philadelphia (DE Jaelan Phillips)

Fourth Round
Houston from Washington (OT Laremy Tunsil)
Chicago from LA Rams (2025 draft trade)
New England from Kansas City (2025 draft trade)
Denver from New Orleans (WR Devaughn Vele)
Las Vegas from Jacksonville (WR Jakobi Meyers)
New Orleans from Seattle (WR Rashid Shaheed)

Fifth Round
LA Rams from Tennessee (LB Earnest Jones)
Jacksonville has a conditional #5 from Minnesota (OT Cam Robinson/could escalate to a #4 based on PT)
Philadelphia from Atlanta (2025 draft trade)
Philadelphia from San Francisco (DE Bryce Huff/can – elevates to a 4th round pick based on productivity)
Cleveland from Las Vegas (QB Kenny Pickett)
Carolina from Minnesota (WR Adam Thielen)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (QB Sam Howell)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (RB Tank Bigsby)
Cleveland from Cincinnati (QB Joe Flacco)
Baltimore from LA Chargers (ER Odafe Oweh/S Alohi Gilman)
Tennessee from LA Rams (CB Roger McCreary) & 6th round pick in 2026
Tennessee – conditional from Baltimore (DE Dre’Mont Jones/could escalate to a 4th)
New Orleans from Seattle (WR Rashid Shaheed)

Sixth Round
Minnesota has a conditional #6 from LA Rams (RB Cam Akers)
Denver from NY Jets (DE John Franklin-Myers)
LA Rams from Houston (TE Ben Skowronek)
Seattle from Cleveland (C Nick Harris)
NY Giants from Dallas (DT Jordan Phillips)
Tennessee from LA Rams (LB Earnest Jones)
NY Jets from Buffalo (DB/RS Brandon Codrington)
Jacksonville from Seattle (DT Roy Robertson-Harris)
New England from Kansas City (ER Josh Uche)
Cleveland from Detroit (ER ZaDarius Smith)
LA Rams from Baltimore (CB Tre’Davious White)
Minnesota from San Francisco (RB Jordan Mason)
NY Jets from Baltimore (2025 draft trade)
Detroit from Jacksonville (2025 draft trade)
Dallas from Pittsburgh (WR George Pickens)
NY Giants from Miami (TE Darren Waller)
Minnesota from NY Jets (DT Harrison Phillips)
Washington from San Francisco (RB Bria Harrison)
Philadelphia from Minnesota (QB Sam Howell)
Minnesota from Indianapolis (CB Mekhi Blackmon)
Detroit from Jacksonville (WR Tim Patrick)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (RB Tank Bigsby)
Jacksonville from NY Jets thru Cleveland (DT Jowon Briggs)
Tennessee from NY Jets (CB Jarvis Brownlee)
Cincinnati from Cleveland (QB Joe Flacco)
Jacksonville from Cleveland (Greg Newsome for Tyson Campbell and 7th round pick)
LA Rams from Tennessee (Roger McCreary + 5th round pick)
New England from San Francisco (DE Keion White)
New England from Pittsburgh (S Kyle Dugger)
Baltimore from Philadelphia (CB Jaire Alexander)
Las Vegas from Jacksonville (WR Jakobi Meyers)
Cleveland from Chicago (DE Joe Tyron-Shoyinka)

Seventh Round
Jacksonville from Detroit (PK Riley Patterson)
Minnesota from LA Rams (RB Cam Akers)
Houston from LA Rams (TE Ben Skowronek)
Cleveland from Seattle (C Nick Harris)
Dallas from NY Giants (DT Jordan Phillips)
Buffalo from NY Jets (DB/RS Brandon Codrington)
Cleveland from Buffalo (WR Amari Cooper)
Minnesota from Carolina (OT Cam Robinson/could be voided if PT parameters are met)
Minnesota from Carolina (WR Adam Thielen)
Detroit from Cleveland (ER ZaDarius Smith)
Houston from San Francisco (DT Khalil Davis)
New England from New Orleans (DT Davon Godchaux)
NY Jets from Cleveland (DT Jowon Briggs)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (OT Fred Johnson)
Cleveland from Jacksonville (Tyson Campbell and 7th round pick for Greg Newsome and 6th round pick)
San Francisco from New England (DE Keion White)
Pittsburgh from New England (S Kyle Dugger)
Cincinnati from Dallas (LB Logan Wilson)
Chicago from Cleveland (DE Joe Tyron-Shoyinka)

2027 Traded Picks

First Round
Dallas from Green Bay (ER Micah Parsons)
NY Jets from Indianapolis (CB Sauce Gardner)
NY Jets from Dallas (DT Quinnen Williams)

Fourth Round
Carolina from Minnesota (WR Adam Thielen)

Fifth Round
Pittsburgh from Dallas (WR George Pickens)
Miami from Pittsburgh (CB Jalen Ramsey/S Minkah Fitzpatrick)
Minnesota from Carolina (WR Adam Thielen)

Sixth Round
Minnesota from NY Jets (DT Harrison Phillips)
Cleveland from NY Jets (DT Jowon Briggs)
Kansas City from San Francisco (WR Skyy Moore)
NY Jets from Kansas City (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Philadelphia from Green Bay (ER Darian Kinnard)
New England from New Orleans (WR Ja’Lynn Polk)
Houston from Cleveland (OT Cam Robinson)
New Orleans from LA Chargers (OL Trevor Penning)

Seventh Round
Jacksonville from the LA Rams thru Baltimore (CB Tre’Davious White/WR Christian Kirk)
Pittsburgh from Miami (CB Jalen Ramsey/S Minkah Fitzpatrick)
Miami from NY Giants (TE Darren Waller)
Denver from New Orleans (WR Devaughn Vele)
San Francisco from Kansas City (WR Skyy Moore)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (QB Sam Howell)
Kansas City from NY Jets (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Seattle from Atlanta (G/T Michael Jerrell)
Houston from the LA Chargers (OT Austin Duculus)
Cleveland from Houston (OT Cam Robinson)
LA Chargers from Baltimore (ER Odafe Oweh/S Alohi Gilman)
NY Jets from Philadelphia (CB Michael Carter)
Philadelphia from NY Jets (WR John Metchie)

2028 Traded Picks 
Sixth Round
Dallas from New Orleans (G/T Asim Richards)

Seventh Round
LA Rams from Cleveland (OG KT Leveston)
New Orleans from Dallas (G/T Asim Richards)
New England from New Orleans (WR Ja’Lynn Polk)
Philadelphia from Baltimore (CB Jaire Alexander)
LA Chargers conditional pick from NY Jets (CB Ja’Sir Taylor)

Jets Close Trade Deadline with Two Major Deals

Jets Trade Sauce Gardner & Quinnen Williams for #1 Picks

Frank Coyle/ Head scout & Staff 

Nov. 4
Trade Deadline ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. est

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

Jets Close Trade Deadline with Two Major Deals

The NFL trade deadline closed with a bang as the NY Jets took the spotlight with two major deals for their top defensive players. They traded corner Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two #1 picks over the next two drafts plus wideout AD Mitchell, in addition to DT Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys for a future #1 pick, this year’s #2 pick and DT Mazi Smith. Gardner has slipped in recent seasons, playing for the struggling franchise. He is just entering his prime and can recapture his All-Pro status in the first place Colts defense. They paid huge price for the talented veteran to help the struggling Colts secondary. Gardner was one of the few cornerbacks traded over recent weeks and the only one with a Pro Bowl resume. Gardner is a major addition for the Colts porous secondary which needs to step up after showing vulnerability in tight games. They look to retain first place in the AFC South with his addition.

The Jets were not finished – trading Pro Bowl interior lineman Quinnen Williams to Dallas just before the deadline. The Cowboys’ defense has been horrible this season and the addition of Williams to couple with Kenny Clark who came in the Micah Parsons deal in September gives them a potent interior line. Their run defense has been especially poor in recent years. The Cowboys surrendered their #2 pick in April, #1 pick for the NFL Draft 2027 and veteran DT Mazi Smith. The two deals put the Jets in command with two #1 and #2 picks for the NFL Draft 2026 and three #1 picks for the NFL Draft 2027. The two trades are major decision to rebuild for the Jets’ new regime of GM Darren Mougey and HC Aaron Glenn. The 1-7 Jets currently hold the 3^rd overall pick in the first round and will be in competition for the first overall selection after surrendering their two best defensive players.

Go to draftinsiders.com  for Updated NFL traded draft selections for all deals

There were many rumors through the fall related to veteran players availability. Salary cap issues and agreed value limited many potential trades by most clubs.

Most bidders were playoff contenders in hopes of landing pieces at pressing positions for the second half stretch run. Most traders were rebuilding clubs, hoping to add more draft capital and add draft choices for future NFL Draft classes.

Many deals for draft selections involved in an exchange for late draft choices along with a veteran player.

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 9

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

 Colts & Packers Head Conference Leadership  

Teams of the Week
Packers Beat Steelers – 35-25
Chiefs Crush Commanders – 28-7
Bills Smash Panthers – 40-9

Players of the Week
Offense – RB James Cook – Bills
Defense – Edge Myles Garrett – Browns

Rookies of Week
Offense – RB RJ Harvey – Broncos
Defense – LB Demetrius Knight – Bengals

Games of Week 9
   Sunday
1:00 pm Colts (7-1) at Steelers (4-3)
4:25 pm Chiefs (5-3) at Bills (5-2)
8:20 pm Seahawks (5-2) at Commanders (3-5)
 
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 9

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 5-2 Lions
The Lions are coming off their bye week. Host the desperate Vikings in a tough NFC North matchup which may separate leadership.

#2 – 7-1 Colts
Colts are rolling on both sides of the ball. Another strong performance by Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor dominated vs the Titans. Travel to the Steel City to face a tough AFC matchup with playoff ramifications for both clubs.

#3 – 5-3 Chiefs
Chiefs are hitting stride for a second half run. drilled the Raiders last week with a shutout. Dominated the Commanders on Monday night. Travel to Buffalo for another classic matchup with the Bills as both clubs bid for their divisional lead.

#4 – 6-2 Eagles
The Eagles drilled the GMen last week. Get their bye week to regroup for a second half run at the NFC East title.

#5 – 5-2 Rams
Rams coming off their bye week. Host the Saints this week looking to build a lead in the tough NFC West.

#6 – 5-1-1 Packers
The Packers beat the Steelers in a Sunday night matchup behind Jordan Love. Host the Panthers in another must win situation to stay abreast in the deep NFC North.

#7 – 5-2 Bills
Bills came off their bye week and blasted the Panthers. Host the Chiefs this Sunday in a rematch of classic playoff matchups. Both clubs in tight divisional races.

#8 – 6-2 Broncos
The Broncos bombed the Cowboys poor defense. Travel to Houston in a critical AFC matchup which has huge playoff consequences in the AFC.

#9– 6-2 Bucs
Bucs regrouped with a strong win at New Orleans. Get their bye week to prepare for another run at NFC South title.

#10 – 5-2 Patriots
The Patriots took care of business to beat the Browns behind young QB Drake Maye. Host the Falcons this week to hold the lead in the AFC East.

#11 – 5-2 Seahawks
Seahawks come off their bye week. Travel to Washington to face the desperate Commanders in a key NFC matchup for both divisions.

#12 – 5-3 Chargers
Chargers blasted the Vikings on Thursday night in their best win of the season. Travel to Tennessee in another key game to win to stay abreast in the AFC West.

#13 – 4-3 Steelers
Steelers defense failed again last week in the loss to the Packers. Host the Colts in a critical AFC matchup for their playoff hopes.

#14 – 5-3 49ers
The 49ers came up short vs the Texans in key loss. Travel to MetLife to face the GMen with both clubs needing a win to stay alive in their tough divisions.

#15 – 3-4-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys were toasted by the Packers last week. Host the Cardinals in a must win situation to get to .500 and stay alive in the NFC.

#16 – 3-4 Texans
The Texans came up big vs the 49ers in a critical matchup last week. Host the Broncos in a major matchup for both teams. QB CJ Stroud may have turned the corner this season.

#17 – 2-5 Ravens
Ravens drilled the Bears in a must win situation. Travel to Miami to face the Dolphins who are coming off a big win. They look to make a run in the struggling AFC North.

#18 – 4-3 Bears
The Bears came up short vs the Ravens. Travel to Cincinnati to face the desperate Bengals for both clubs to stay in the playoff chase.

#19 – 3-4 Vikings
The Vikings were manhandled by the Chargers last week. Travel to Detroit in the acid test to get to .500 and stay alive in the competitive NFC.

#20 – 3-4 Falcons
The Falcons were terrible vs the Dolphins last week. QB Kirk Cousins looked old and the offense struggled. Travel to New England in a must win situation to stay alive in the NFC South.

#21 – 3-5 Commanders
The overrated Commanders were outclassed by the Chiefs without QB Jayden Daniels. Daniels probably plays this week, hosting the Seahawks in a major NFC contest with playoff consequences for both clubs.

#22 – 4-3 Jaguars
The Jaguars are coming off their bye week. They need to regroup quickly to stay competitive in the AFC South. They struggle vs playoff clubs.

#23 – 3-5 Bengals
The Bengals lost to the winless Jets last week. They host the Bears this week in a vital game to regroup and stay in the tight AFC North battle.

#24 – 4-4 Panthers
The Panthers were crushed by the Bills last week. Travel to Green Bay in a test for their young offense and any playoff hopes.

#25 – 2-6 Giants
The Giants came up short vs the Eagles. QB Jaxson Dart is carrying this offense which has sustained major injuries. Host the 49ers in a game which could determine any playoff hopes for both clubs.

#26 – 2-5 Cardinals
The Cardinals come off their bye week to face the Cowboys on Monday night. They come up short weekly
despite playing competitively in most games.

#27 – 2-6 Dolphins
The Dolphins come off strong win over the Falcons. Host the Ravens in a matchup of two disappointing clubs hoping to continue a stretch run and get into the playoff chase.

#28 – 2-6 Browns
The Browns struggle with a weak ground game and rookie QB. They were dominated by the Patriots despite Myles Garrett’s 5 sacks. Get their bye week to get QB Dillon reps for second half stretch.

#29 – 2-5 Raiders
The Raiders come off their bye and host the Jaguars this week. Recent horrible losses leave them shaky for the second half.

#30 – 1-7 Saints
The Saints were again lackluster in their loss last week to the Bucs. Travel to LA to face the tough Rams this week.

#31 – 1-7 Titans
The Titans were bombed by the Colts in latest loss. Host the Chargers this week in hopes of being a spoiler in a rebuilding season.

#32 – 1-7 Jets
Jets beat the Bengals for their first victory. They scored 23 points in the 4^th quarter to pull out the win on a late TD. They get their bye week for get QBs, Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor healthy.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

NFL Trade Deadline Looms In Final Week

Nov. 4
All trading ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. est

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

The NFL trade deadline is approaching with less than one week before the Nov. 4^th final day. There have been many rumors through the fall related to veteran players availability. Salary cap issues will factor into any deals with the 2025 cap limited for many clubs.

Most bidders will be playoff contenders with a few possible .500 clubs in that mix entering the 2^nd half of the season. Most traders will be rebuilding clubs, hoping to add more draft capital and add draft choices for next April. Phones will be busy, though movement and getting the right fits on value and salary may limit exchanges. Many of the players on this list will be Free agents in March which reduces their value significantly at the November 4^th deadline. Deals for draft selections will usually involve an exchange with the value of draft choices increasing as we approach  next April.

Trades this week

Rams made a trade for cornerback Roger McCreary from the Titans. They sent their 5th round pick in 2026 for McCreary and a 6th round selection from the Titans next April.

Patriots moved two defensive veterans, safety Kyle Dugger and edge defender Keion White for late round draft exchanges. Both deals they acquired 6^th round picks for the player and a 7^th round exchange. Dugger was acquired by the Steelers while the 49ers added White to address their pass rush.

Go to  https://draftinsiders.com/DraftInsiders/nfl-traded-selections/ for the complete NFL Draft traded choices for 2026 and 2027

Veteran Players available

            Players ranked by highest rated by position  

Quarterbacks
Kirk Cousins – Falcons
Anthony Richardson – Colts
Jake Browning – Bengals
Russell Wilson – Giants

Running Backs
Alvin Kamara – Saints
Tony Pollard – Titans
Breece Hall – Jets
Zamir White – Raiders
Keaton Mitchell – Ravens
Raheem Mostert – Raiders
Jerome Ford – Browns

Wide Receivers
Tee Higgins – Bengals
AJ Brown – Eagles
Jaylen Waddle – Dolphins
Brian Thomas – Jaguars
Jakobi Meyers – Raiders
Rashid Shaheed – Saints
Chris Olave – Saints
Tyreek Hill – Dolphins
Calvin Ridley – Titans
Darius Slayton – Giants
Jonathan Mingo – Cowboys
Brandin Cooks – Saints
Allen Lazard – Jets
Malachi Corley – Browns

Tight Ends
Mark Andrews – Ravens
Michael Mayer – Raiders
David Njoku – Browns
Chig Okonkwo – Titans
Taysom Hill – Saints

Offensive Linemen
Joel Bitonio – Browns
Braxton Jones – Bears
Evan Neal – Giants

Defensive Linemen
Trey Hendrickson – Bengals
Maxx Crosby – Raiders
Jeffery Simmons – Titans
Quinnen Williams – Jets
Jaelan Phillips – Dolphins
Carl Granderson – Saints
Jermaine Johnson – Jets
Bradley Chubb – Dolphins
Arnold Ebiketie – Falcons
Boye Mafe – Seahawks
Azeez Ojulari – Eagles
Arden Key – Titans

Linebackers
Logan Wilson – Bengals
Cody Barton – Titans

Cornerbacks
Riq Woolen – Seahawks
Deonte Banks – Giants
L’Jarius Sneed – Titans
Alontae Taylor – Saints
Cam Taylor-Britt – Bengals
Michael Carter – Jets

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 8

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

 Chiefs, Patriots & Colts Challenge for AFC Leadership  

Teams of the Week
Chiefs Crush Raiders – 31-0
Colts Smash Chargers – 38-24
Broncos Rally to Beat Giants – 32 -31

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Matthew Stafford – Rams
Defense – Edge Micah Parsons – Packers

Rookies of Week
Offense – QB Jaxson Dart – Giants
Defense – Edge Nic Scourton – Panthers

Games of Week 8
Sunday
1:00 pm 49ers (5-2) at Texans (2-4)
4:25 pm Cowboys (3-3-1) at Broncos (5-2)
8:20 pm Packers (4-1-1) at Steelers (4-2)

 
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 8

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 5-2 Lions
Lions rebounded from loss to the Chiefs and drilled the Bucs on Monday night in a pivotal conference matchup. Get bye week to prepare to stretch run in tough NFC North clubs.

#2 – 5-2 Eagles
The Eagles outlast Vikings behind strong passing of veteran Jalen Hurst. Host the GMen looking to avenge earlier loss.

#3 – 4-3 Chiefs
Chiefs drilled the Raiders last week with a shutout. Host the struggling Commanders on Monday night. Chiefs survived the early struggles and are getting back players and look ready for a strong run in the AFC.

#4 – 5-2 Rams
Rams bombed the Jaguars in London. Get their bye week to celebrate before facing the difficult NFC West schedule which could provide three playoff clubs.

#5 – 6-1 Colts
Colts offense is cooking behind another strong performance by Daniel Jones. Host the Titans looking to solidify their AFC South leadership.

#6 – 4-2 Bills
Bills are coming off their bye week following two losses. Travel to the upstart Panthers who can not be taken for granted after a few nice wins recently.

#7 – 5-2 Broncos
The aggressive Broncos came back with a miraculous 4^th quarter scoring 32 points to beat the GMen. Host the Cowboys looking for another NFC East victory.

#8– 5-2 Bucs
Bucs were outmanned by the Lions on Monday night. Look to regroup with trip to New Orleans for NFC South rivalry.

#9 – 5-2 49ers
The 49ers rode a hot performance by tack Christian McCaffrey as both a runner and receiver. Travel to Houston in a trap game vs the struggling Texans.

#10 – 5-2 Patriots
The Patriots took care of business to beat the Titans. Host the physical Browns in a tough matchup for young QB Drake Maye.

#11 – 5-2 Seahawks
Seahawks beat the Texans behind a strong defensive performance. Get their bye week to load up for the stretch run in the tough NFC West which may provide three playoff clubs.

#12 – 4-1-1 Packers
The Packers won a wild shootout vs the Cardinals.  Travel to Steel City for a Sunday night matchup which is pivotal for both clubs.

#13 – 4-3 Chargers
Chargers were smashed by the Colts last Sunday. Must regroup quickly to host the Vikings on Thursday night in a key matchup for both clubs.

#14 – 4-2 Steelers
Steelers defense failed late vs the Bengals to negate an excellent performance by Aaron Rodgers. Host the Packers in a key matchup for both North divisions.

#15 – 3-3-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys offense is cooking with another strong performance behind hot Dak Prescott. Travel to Denver to face the tough Broncos in a pivotal interconference matchup.

#16 – 3-3 Vikings
Vikings lost a tough game vs the Eagles. Travel to LA to face the struggling Chargers in a game to separate the contenders form pretenders.

#17 – 4-2 Bears
The Bears beat the Saints to stay apace in the NFC North. Travel to Baltimore to face the rested desperate Ravens.

#18 – 3-3 Falcons
The Falcons came up short vs the 49ers last week. QB Michael Penix is still going through growing pains. Host the Dolphins in a must win situation to stay abreast in the NFC South.

#19 – 3-4 Commanders
The Commanders were beat soundly by the Cowboys and QB Jayden Daniels sustained a hamstring injury and is out this week. Travel to KC to face the rejuvenated Chiefs with each club in tough divisional struggles.

#20 – 4-3 Jaguars
Jaguars were smoked by the Rams in London. Get their bye week to figure out who they are.  They need to regroup on both sides of the ball to make a run at the AFC South title.

#21 – 3-4 Bengals
The Bengals beat to the Steelers behind veteran Joe Flacco last week. They host the Jets this week looking to build a winning streak and push for AFC North leadership.

#22 – 4-3 Panthers
Panthers beat the Jets to get over .500 and one of the surprise clubs in the league this season. Host the Bills this week which will possibly determine divisional leadership for each team.

#23 – 2-4 Texans
The Texans came up flat vs the Seahawks. Host the 49ers in a critical match up for each team. QB CJ Stroud faces the acid test here vs the physical 49ers defense.

#24 – 2-5 Giants
The Giants lost on a last second FG after giving up 32 points in the 4^th quarter. Jaxson Dart is the man here though must stay healthy to realize his potential. Travel to Philly in a game which could determine the fate of both clubs.

#25 – 2-5 Cardinals
The Cardinals lost another terrible game this time to the Packers. Get their bye week to figure out their inconsistencies on both sides of the ball. Need a stretch drive to avoid the basement in the NFC West.

#26 – 2-5 Browns
Browns crushed the Dolphins in last one. Rookie QB Gabriel Dillon had a solid game. Travel to New England to face the hot young Patriots.

#27 – 1-5 Ravens
Ravens are coming off their bye week and hope to make a run in the struggling AFC North. Host the Bears in the start of must win situations to realize that.

#28 – 2-5 Raiders
The Raiders were crushed again this time by the Chiefs who shut them out. Get their bye week to regroup after two horrible losses.

#29 – 1-6 Dolphins
Dolphins are collapsing with another weak performance this time vs the Browns. Travel to Atlanta with the look of playing out the stream and coaches and front office personnel on the line.

#30 – 1-6 Saints
Saints were lackluster in their loss to the Bears last week. Host the Bucs this week hoping to derail their NFC South dominance.

#31 – 1-6 Titans
The Titans were dominated by the Patriots in latest loss. Travel to Indy to face the hot Colts hoping to play the spoiler at this point.

#32 – 0-7 Jets
Jets were embarrassed by Panthers last week 13-6. QB Justin Fields has been benched in the first of many moves this postseason. Travel to Cincy to face the hopeful Bengals.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

NFL Traded Selections 2026 and 2027

NFL Trade Deadline Looms with active Player movement expected over final days 

         Updated – Nov 3, 2025

Frank Coyle @ Staff

Eagles Trade #3 Selection for Edge Defender Jaelan Phillips

Nov. 4
All trading ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

Traded Draft Selections

2026

First Round
Cleveland from Jacksonville (2025 Draft trade)
LA Rams from Atlanta (2025 Draft trade)
Dallas from Green Bay (Edge Micah Parsons)

Second Round
Houston from Washington (OT Laremy Tunsil)

Third Round
Philadelphia from NY Jets (DE Hassan Reddick/becomes)
Jacksonville – Detroit’s minority hiring comp pick (HC Aaron Glenn/2025 draft trade)
Jacksonville from Detroit (2025 draft trade)
Houston from NY Giants (2025 draft trade)
Miami from Houston (2025 draft trade)
Pittsburgh from Dallas (WR George Pickens)
Miami from Philadelphia (DE Jaelan Phillips)

Fourth Round
Houston from Washington (OT Laremy Tunsil)
Chicago from LA Rams (2025 draft trade)
New England from Kansas City (2025 draft trade)
Denver from New Orleans (WR Devaughn Vele)

Fifth Round
LA Rams from Tennessee (LB Earnest Jones)
Jacksonville has a conditional #5 from Minnesota (OT Cam Robinson/could escalate to a #4 based on PT)
Philadelphia from Atlanta (2025 draft trade)
Philadelphia from San Francisco (DE Bryce Huff/can – elevates to a 4th round pick based on productivity)
Cleveland from Las Vegas (QB Kenny Pickett)
Carolina from Minnesota (WR Adam Thielen)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (QB Sam Howell)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (RB Tank Bigsby)
Cleveland from Cincinnati (QB Joe Flacco)
Baltimore from LA Chargers (ER Odafe Oweh/S Alohi Gilman)
Tennessee from LA Rams (CB Roger McCreary) & 6th round pick in 2026

Sixth Round
Minnesota has a conditional #6 from LA Rams (RB Cam Akers)
Denver from NY Jets (DE John Franklin-Myers)
LA Rams from Houston (TE Ben Skowronek)
Seattle from Cleveland (C Nick Harris)
NY Giants from Dallas (DT Jordan Phillips)
Tennessee from LA Rams (LB Earnest Jones)
NY Jets from Buffalo (DB/RS Brandon Codrington)
Jacksonville from Seattle (DT Roy Robertson-Harris)
New England from Kansas City (ER Josh Uche)
Cleveland from Detroit (ER ZaDarius Smith)
LA Rams from Baltimore (CB Tre’Davious White)
Minnesota from San Francisco (RB Jordan Mason)
NY Jets from Baltimore (2025 draft trade)
Detroit from Jacksonville (2025 draft trade)
Dallas from Pittsburgh (WR George Pickens)
NY Giants from Miami (TE Darren Waller)
Minnesota from NY Jets (DT Harrison Phillips)
Washington from San Francisco (RB Bria Harrison)
Philadelphia from Minnesota (QB Sam Howell)
Minnesota from Indianapolis (CB Mekhi Blackmon)
Detroit from Jacksonville (WR Tim Patrick)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (RB Tank Bigsby)
Jacksonville from NY Jets thru Cleveland (DT Jowon Briggs)
Tennessee from NY Jets (CB Jarvis Brownlee)
Cincinnati from Cleveland (QB Joe Flacco)
Jacksonville from Cleveland (Greg Newsome for Tyson Campbell and 7th round pick)
LA Rams from Tennessee (Roger McCreary + 5th round pick)
New England from San Francisco (DE Keion White)
New England from Pittsburgh (S Kyle Dugger)
Baltimore from Philadelphia (CB Jaire Alexander)

Seventh Round
Jacksonville from Detroit (PK Riley Patterson)
Minnesota from LA Rams (RB Cam Akers)
Houston from LA Rams (TE Ben Skowronek)
Cleveland from Seattle (C Nick Harris)
Dallas from NY Giants (DT Jordan Phillips)
Buffalo from NY Jets (DB/RS Brandon Codrington)
Cleveland from Buffalo (WR Amari Cooper)
Minnesota from Carolina (OT Cam Robinson/could be voided if PT parameters are met)
Minnesota from Carolina (WR Adam Thielen)
Detroit from Cleveland (ER ZaDarius Smith)
Houston from San Francisco (DT Khalil Davis)
New England from New Orleans (DT Davon Godchaux)
NY Jets from Cleveland (DT Jowon Briggs)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (OT Fred Johnson)
Cleveland from Jacksonville (Tyson Campbell and 7th round pick for Greg Newsome and 6th round pick)
San Francisco from New England (DE Keion White)
Pittsburgh from New England (S Kyle Dugger)

2027 Traded Picks

First Round
Dallas from Green Bay (ER Micah Parsons)

Fourth Round
Carolina from Minnesota (WR Adam Thielen)

Fifth Round
Pittsburgh from Dallas (WR George Pickens)
Miami from Pittsburgh (CB Jalen Ramsey/S Minkah Fitzpatrick)
Minnesota from Carolina (WR Adam Thielen)

Sixth Round
Minnesota from NY Jets (DT Harrison Phillips)
Cleveland from NY Jets (DT Jowon Briggs)
Kansas City from San Francisco (WR Skyy Moore)
NY Jets from Kansas City (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Philadelphia from Green Bay (ER Darian Kinnard)
New England from New Orleans (WR Ja’Lynn Polk)
Houston from Cleveland (OT Cam Robinson)

Seventh Round
Jacksonville from the LA Rams thru Baltimore (CB Tre’Davious White/WR Christian Kirk)
Pittsburgh from Miami (CB Jalen Ramsey/S Minkah Fitzpatrick)
Miami from NY Giants (TE Darren Waller)
Denver from New Orleans (WR Devaughn Vele)
San Francisco from Kansas City (WR Skyy Moore)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (QB Sam Howell)
Kansas City from NY Jets (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Seattle from Atlanta (G/T Michael Jerrell)
Houston from the LA Chargers (OT Austin Duculus)
Cleveland from Houston (OT Cam Robinson)
LA Chargers from Baltimore (ER Odafe Oweh/S Alohi Gilman)
NY Jets from Philadelphia (CB Michael Carter)
Philadelphia from NY Jets (WR John Metchie)

2028
Sixth Round
Dallas from New Orleans (G/T Asim Richards)

Seventh Round
LA Rams from Cleveland (OG KT Leveston)
New Orleans from Dallas (G/T Asim Richards)
New England from New Orleans (WR Ja’Lynn Polk)
Philadelphia from Baltimore (CB Jaire Alexander)
 

2025–2026 Important NFL Dates

September
Sept. 1-6

In accordance with the Personnel (Injury) Report Policy, each club is required to file a Practice Report by 4:00 p.m. ET, (or as soon as possible after the completion of practice) every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a regular season Monday game; Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday for a Wednesday game; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for a Thursday game; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a Friday game; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a Saturday game; and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a Sunday game.

Each club must also file a weekly regular season Game Status Report by 4:00 p.m., ET (or as soon as possible after the completion of practice) on Saturday for a Monday game; Tuesday for a Wednesday game; Wednesday for a Thursday game, Thursday for a Friday game, Thursday for a Saturday game, and Friday for a Sunday game. An update must be reported if there is any change in a player’s condition after the initial Game Status Report is filed.

Sept. 4-5, 7-8 – Kickoff Weekend
Sept. 5
NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena (São Paulo)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Sept. 23
Beginning on the day after the completion of the third regular season weekend, the claiming priority will be based on current standings, and ties will be broken based on current strength-of- schedule of the involved clubs. If ties still exist, they will be broken by strength-of-victory, point differential, and then by lot.

Sept. 26, 29-30
Beginning on the day after a club’s fourth regular season game (including any bye week), it is permitted to begin practicing players on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform and Reserve/Non-Football Injury or Illness (if the player failed his preseason physical due to a non- football injury or illness) for a period not to exceed 21 days. Players may be activated during the 21-day practice period, or prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, on the day after the conclusion of the 21-day period.

Sept. 28
NFL International Game at Croke Park (Dublin, Ireland)
Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

October

Oct. 5
NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns

Oct. 12
NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets

Oct. 19
NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium (London)
Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars

Oct. 21-22
Fall League Meeting (New York)

November

Nov. 4
All trading ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

Nov. 9
NFL International Game at Olympic Stadium (Berlin)
Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts

Nov. 11
At 4:00 p.m. ET, signing period ends for Franchise Players who are eligible to receive offer sheets.

Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to sign their unsigned Franchise and Transition Players, including Franchise Players who were eligible to receive offer sheets until this date. If still unsigned after this date, such players are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2025.

Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to sign their unrestricted free agents to whom the “UFA Tender” was made. If still unsigned after this date, such players are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2025.

Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to sign their restricted free agents, including those to whom the “June 1 Tender” was made. If such players remain unsigned after this date, they are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2025.

Nov. 16
NFL International Game at Bernabéu Stadium (Madrid, Spain)
Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins

December

Dec. 9-10
Special League Meeting (Virtual).

January 2026

Jan. 3-4
Week 18 – end of regular NFL season

Jan. 5
Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 season, including players from the CFL.

Earliest permissible date for clubs to renegotiate or extend the rookie contract of a drafted rookie who was selected in any round of the 2023 NFL Draft or any undrafted rookie who signed in 2024. Any permissible renegotiated or extended player contract will not be considered a rookie contract and will not be subject to the rules that limit rookie contracts.

Clubs may exercise fifth-year options for players selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Early deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A preliminary list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2026 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on Jan. 6. (Tentative)

Jan. 7
Beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET, on the Wednesday following the final regular season weekend, rosters are frozen for clubs participating in the postseason with limited exceptions.

Jan. 10-12
Wild Card Weekend

Jan. 14 (Tentative)
Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2026 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 15.

Jan. 17-18
Divisional Playoffs

Jan. 23 (Tentative)
Deadline for college players who played in the National Championship game who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A final list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2026 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 24.

Jan. 25
AFC and NFC Championship Games

February 2026

Feb. 8
Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California).

Feb. 17
Beginning this date through 4:00 p.m. ET on March 3, clubs may designate Franchise or Transition Players.

Feb. 23–March 2
NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis).

March 2026

March 3
Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March 9-11
During the period beginning at 12:00 noon ET, on March 9 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m. ET, on March 11, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2025 player contracts at 4:00 p.m. ET, on March 11.

During the two-day negotiation period prior to the start of the 2026 League Year, each club may conduct one video or phone call for no longer than one hour with no more than five (5) prospective unrestricted free agents. The player’s agent must be a participant of the call.
No prospective unrestricted free agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new club until 4:00 p.m. ET, on March 11.

March 11
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

The first day of the 2026 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m. ET, on March 11. Clubs will receive a Personnel Notice that will include all transactions submitted to the league office during the period between 4:00 p.m. ET, and 11:59:59 p.m. ET, on March 11.

March 29–April 1
Annual League Meeting (Phoenix, Arizona)

April 2026

April 6
Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2025 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

April 15
Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview or conduct a physical examination with a draft- eligible player at its club facility.

April 17
Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.

April 20
Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

April 22
Deadline for prior club to exercise right of first refusal to restricted free agents who signed offer sheets.
Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls) or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.

April 23-25 – NFL Draft 2026 – Pittsburgh, Pa.

First Round Mock Draft for the NFL Draft 2025

Final Mock Draft – Prior to NFL Draft 2025                                     

             Frank Coyle/ Head scout                                   

First Round

  #         Team              W-L    SOS        Player /                    Position /       School

1         Tennessee           3-14      .522      Cam Ward                        QB                   Miami

2         Cleveland           3-14      .536      Travis Hunter                 WR/CB             Colorado

3         NY Giants          3-14      .554      Abdul Carter                  Edge                Penn State

4         New England    4-13      .471      Will Campbell                OT                    LSU

5         Jacksonville      4-13      .478      Ashton Jeanty               RB                    Boise State

6         Las Vegas        4-13      .540      Armand Membou           OT                    Missouri

7         NY Jets             5-12      .495      Tyler Warren                  TE                    Penn State

8         Carolina            5-12      .498      Mason Graham              DT                    Michigan

9         New Orleans     5-12      .505      Shedeur Sanders          QB                   Colorado

10         Chicago            5-12      .554      Kelvin Banks                 OT                    Texas

11         San Francisco   6-11      .564      Will Johnson                 CB                    Michigan

12         Dallas               7-10      .522      Omarion Hampton         RB                    North Carolina

13         Miami               8-9        .419      Jahdae Barron               CB                    Texas

14         Indianapolis      8-9        .457      Colston Loveland          TE                    Michigan

15         Atlanta              8-9        .519      Jalon Walker                 Edge                Georgia

16         Arizona             8-9        .536      Shemar Stewart             Edge                Texas A&M

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17         Cincinnati          9-8        .478      Mykel Williams              Edge                Georgia

18         Seattle              10-7      .498      Josh Simmons              OT                    Ohio State

19         Tampa Bay       10-7      .502      Jihaad Campbell           LB                    Alabama

20         Denver              10-7      .502      Matthew Golden            WR                   Texas

21         Pittsburgh         10-7      .502      Jaxson Dart                  QB                   Mississippi

22         LA Chargers      11-6      .467      Emeka Egbuka             WR                   Ohio State

23         Green Bay        11-6      .533      Maxwell Hairston           CB                    Kentucky

24         Minnesota         14-3      .474      Malaki Starks                S                      Georgia

25         Houston            10-7      .481      Josh Conerly                 OT                    Oregon

26         LA Rams           10-7      .505      Shavon Revel                CB                    East Carolina

27         Baltimore          12-5      .529      Nick Emmanwori           S                      South Carolina

28         Detroit              15-2      .516      Donovan Ezeiruaku        Edge                Boston College

29         Washington       12-5      .436      Walter Nolen                 DT                    Mississippi

30         Buffalo             13-4      .467      Derrick Harmon             DT                    Oregon

31         Kansas City      15-2      .488      Tetairoa McMillan          WR                   Arizona

32         Philadelphia      14-3      .460      Tyler Booker                 OG                   Alabama

Frank Coyle has published Draft Insiders’ Digest for 34 years

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