Kiper's new NFL mock draft heading into the combine: Which teams could land a playmaker in Round 1?
As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 NFL draft class will get picked in April.
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Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the NFL draft, starting with Fernando Mendoza. See who follows him as we hit the offseason.
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NFL combine schedule: What to know, plus top prospects to watch in the 2026 draft class
The NFL combine features top draft prospects participating in the 40-yard dash and other drills. Here's the full 2026 schedule.
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Yates' new NFL mock draft: Predicting all 32 first-round picks -- and two QB landing spots
Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.
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NFL draft order for Round 1: All 32 slots set with the Raiders at No. 1
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order -- plus each team's top need.
NCAAF
NFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? There are currently 11 in the 2026 class. Here's the updated list.
NCAAF
Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
NCAAF
Miller's two-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Which Senior Bowl risers make the top 64 picks?
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?
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Top prospects and risers of the Senior Bowl: Luke Altmyer shows poise, precision on final day
Here are the top NFL draft risers from the final day of Senior Bowl practices, with Altmyer making a move.
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Kiper's debut NFL mock draft for 2026: Let's project perfect fits for all 32 first-round picks
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?
NCAAF
Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
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Rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, Miller, Muench, Reid and Yates
Who are the best players at every position? Our analysts give their top-fives, plus their combined overall top-10 ranking for the 2026 class.
NFL
Our latest 2026 NFL mock drafts: Pick predictions from Kiper, Miller, Reid and Yates
Here are our experts' NFL mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected landing spots for all the top quarterbacks.
NFL Draft
Our reporters look ahead to the NFL draft: Big questions for every team selecting in the top 10
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.
NCAAF
Yates' debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the top 25 prospects, plus scouting reports
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.
NCAAF
The 2027 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 months
Dante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better. Who else will scouts be watching for next year's draft?
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Full list of 2026 NFL draft declarations: Which underclassmen joined the class?
Sixty-three underclassmen have declared for the 2026 NFL draft, which begins April 23 in Pittsburgh. See who is on the list.
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Ty Simpson declares for the NFL draft: What does it mean for the QB class, Alabama's next moves?
Simpson announced he will enter the 2026 NFL draft. Is he a first-rounder? Which teams could be good fits? And who could replace him at Alabama?
NCAAF
Las Vegas is on the clock! Reid's updated NFL mock draft predicts Picks 1-32
Which QB fits with the Raiders at No. 1? How high could Jeremiyah Love go? Will the Buckeyes run the first round? Let's project the first 32 picks for April.
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Fernando Mendoza's skill set and QB ranking for the 2026 NFL draft
Mendoza is the top quarterback in the 2026 draft class. What are his strengths and weaknesses, and will he go No. 1?
NCAAF
150 prospects, 12 schools, 7 rounds: We stacked players in the CFP by NFL draft stock
From Indiana to James Madison, we picked out every CFP player who could factor into the 2026 NFL draft and slotted them by stock from Round 1 to Round 7.
NFL Draft
NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Which prospects stood out in the conference title games?
We have NFL draft notes for every week of the college football season, including why Sonny Styles and Zachariah Branch stood out in Championship Week.
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New NFL draft rankings: Miller stacks the top 50 prospects on his board
Matt Miller unveils his initial prospect rankings for the 2026 NFL draft, stacking his top 50 players and breaking down their best traits.
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Welcome to NFL draft season: 30 questions on the QBs, standout prospects and risers to watch
Who's in the hunt to go No. 1? How does the QB class look? Which teams need defense? And who could rise at the combine? Let's answer big questions on this class.
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Reid's annual HBCU watch list: Ranking the top 10 prospects for the 2026 NFL draft
Ahead of Saturday's Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, we ranked 10 HBCU players who could be on next year's NFL draft radar.
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How Jesse Minter plans to build team around Lamar
Jesse Minter joins "The Pat McAfee Show" and speaks on building around Lamar Jackson and his thought process going into the 2026 NFL draft as head coach.
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Source: Bears allow LB Tremaine Edmunds to seek trade
The Bears have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Sirianni on Hurts: 'He just loves to win'
Nick Sirianni stands up for his quarterback Jalen Hurts and tells Rich Eisen why Hurts is such a "great team player."
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GM John Schneider wants Sam Darnold to be Seahawks QB for a long time
General manager John Schneider joins Rich Eisen to discuss Sam Darnold's future with the Seahawks.
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Source: Colorado DC returns to NFL as part of Broncos staff
The Broncos have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston to be their defensive passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
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2026 draft prospects get important advice from NFL rookies
As draft prospects begin their combine experience, NFL rookies provide advice based on their personal journeys.
