2026 Atlantic Coast Conference NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
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6-2
263lbs
4.72
|
DE |
|
263lbs | 6-2 | 4.72 | 1 | 5.5 |
91.1
|
The positional conversation around Bain will carry through April because his body type does not fit a single box. At around 265 pounds... |
6 |
|
6-6
329lbs
5.13
|
OT |
|
329lbs | 6-6 | 5.13 | 1 | 10 |
89.5
|
Mauigoa is a tone-setter who brings a physical mentality that offensive line coaches dream about installing in their room. His anchor and... |
15 |
|
5-11
186lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
186lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 5 | 28.4 |
87.8
|
Terrell is a starting caliber NFL corner who should contribute from day one. His combination of elite ball skills, fluid athleticism, and... |
20 |
|
6-4
263lbs
4.68
|
DE |
|
263lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 5 | 31.7 |
87.2
|
Put the tape on from 2024 and you see a defender who bends games to his will. The Pittsburgh performance alone shows what Parker is capable... |
30 |
|
6-2
298lbs
4.75
|
DT |
|
298lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 3 | 23.7 |
86.3
|
Woods possesses the kind of first-step quickness and athletic ability that simply cannot be taught, and his verified testing numbers back... |
37 |
|
6-3
259lbs
4.90
|
DE |
|
259lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 8 | 33.3 |
85.9
|
There is a lot to like about what Mesidor puts on tape. His pass rush toolbox ranks among the deepest in this entire draft class, and the... |
41 |
|
6-2
222lbs
4.44
|
WR |
|
222lbs | 6-2 | 4.44 | 8 | 50 |
85.8
|
Bell has the look and feel of a true X receiver at the NFL level. That size and speed combination at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds with a 4.4 forty... |
46 |
|
6-7
317lbs
5.04
|
OT |
|
317lbs | 6-7 | 5.04 | 7 | 40 |
85.4
|
Miller's development arc at Clemson tells you what kind of player he is. His pass protection sharpened every single year, and by his final... |
63 |
|
5-11
193lbs
4.33
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 5-11 | 4.33 | 14 | 56.2 |
84.9
|
Scott's NFL path is clear: he is a nickel corner in a defense that wants its slot player to do more than just cover. The blitzing... |
68 |
|
6-0
187lbs
4.41
|
WR |
|
187lbs | 6-0 | 4.41 | 13 | 68 |
84.9
|
Williams is a slot receiver. That is his position in the NFL and there is no reason to overthink it. He wins from the inside with craft,... |
73 |
|
6-4
316lbs
5.05
|
OG |
|
316lbs | 6-4 | 5.05 | 15 | 64.2 |
84.8
|
Rutledge's predraft process answered a lot of questions that the tape alone couldn't settle. The combine confirmed what his basketball and... |
87 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.53
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 10 | 77 |
84.7
|
Louis belongs in a 4-3 scheme as a weakside linebacker where the front four can keep his frame clean. Put him in space and let him play... |
93 |
|
6-6
267lbs
4.70
|
TE |
|
267lbs | 6-6 | 4.70 | 5 | 86.6 |
84.7
|
Indianapolis changed the conversation on Sam Roush. Before the Combine, the tape showed a well-coached, ascending tight end from a... |
103 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.40 | 23 | 83.6 |
84.6
|
Rivers fits best as an inside cornerback at the next level. His frame and arm length will make it tough to hold up consistently on the... |
106 |
|
6-6
315lbs
5.05
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-6 | 5.05 | 26 | 87.1 |
84.6
|
Jackson's calling card at the next level will be his run defense. His size and reach give him a natural advantage absorbing blocks and... |
111 |
|
6-5
309lbs
5.14
|
OT |
|
309lbs | 6-5 | 5.14 | 25 | 105.1 |
84.6
|
Parker's future in the NFL is almost certainly on the interior, and that is not a knock. His tape at right tackle is excellent, but the... |
114 |
|
6-9
346lbs
5.36
|
OT |
|
346lbs | 6-9 | 5.36 | 30 | 121.8 |
84.6
|
Bell's NFL value lives and dies in pass protection, and the tape says there is real starter-quality ability on that side of the ball.... |
121 |
|
6-5
233lbs
4.84
|
QB |
|
233lbs | 6-5 | 4.84 | 10 | 109.8 |
84.4
|
Here's what you need to understand about Carson Beck - the physical tools have never been the question. Stand him next to any quarterback... |
123 |
|
6-4
241lbs
4.75
|
TE |
|
241lbs | 6-4 | 4.75 | 9 | 108 |
84.3
|
An offense that moves its tight ends around and features them as receivers is where Joly makes the most sense. His receiving ability is... |
130 |
|
6-5
314lbs
5.08
|
OT |
|
314lbs | 6-5 | 5.08 | 28 | 115.1 |
83.5
|
Bowry's athletic testing numbers tell a clear story about where his value lies at the next level. His vertical and broad jump ranked... |
139 |
|
6-1
179lbs
4.46
|
CB |
|
179lbs | 6-1 | 4.46 | 38 | 135.7 |
83.2
|
Watch Masses play and the first thing that jumps out is how well he sees the field in zone. His eyes, his trigger, and his ability to read... |
140 |
|
6-1
211lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
211lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 45 | 161.8 |
83.2
|
Thomas' combination of size, instincts, and ball skills checks boxes that defensive coordinators desperately need when constructing their... |
141 |
|
6-2
207lbs
4.69
|
QB |
|
207lbs | 6-2 | 4.69 | 16 | 168.8 |
83.2
|
Watch Klubnik's 2024 season and you will see a quarterback who looked like he was building toward a top-20 pick. The release is fast, the... |
138 |
|
6-5
313lbs
4.85
|
DT |
|
313lbs | 6-5 | 4.85 | 38 | 131.7 |
83.2
|
Capehart's combine workout changed the conversation around him. He posted one of the fastest 40 times among defensive tackles in the... |
144 |
|
6-2
202lbs
4.58
|
WR |
|
202lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 28 | 148.1 |
83.0
|
Daniels is the type of receiver who probably won't light up a room during the pre-draft process, but put his tape on and you see a guy... |
164 |
|
5-10
188lbs
4.37
|
RB |
|
188lbs | 5-10 | 4.37 | 11 | 137.9 |
82.1
|
Claiborne's combine workout confirmed what the tape already suggested: he is one of the fastest backs in this class. That speed, paired... |
171 |
|
5-10
176lbs
4.35
|
WR |
|
176lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 37 | 203.6 |
82.0
|
Watch the game tape on from FIU in 2024 and you see a receiver who can flat-out fly, eat up a secondary, and turn short completions into... |
181 |
|
6-6
334lbs
5.52
|
OG |
|
334lbs | 6-6 | 5.52 | 37 | 146.7 |
81.3
|
Four years of starting experience at a Power Four program, over 1,700 pass-blocking reps, and a pressure rate that held up against... |
194 |
|
5-10
199lbs
4.63
|
RB |
|
199lbs | 5-10 | 4.63 | 14 | 171.2 |
81.2
|
Taylor profiles as a complementary back who can contribute immediately on third down while developing into a committee role over his... |
207 |
|
6-3
233lbs
4.74
|
DE |
|
233lbs | 6-3 | 4.74 | 54 | 222.5 |
81.1
|
Hutchins is not going to wow anyone at a weigh-in or blow the doors off at the combine with his first step. What he will do is show up... |
205 |
|
6-4
256lbs
4.89
|
DE |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.89 | 51 | 205.3 |
81.1
|
Williams fits best as a rotational base-four end who can reduce inside on passing downs. His run defense grades are his calling card,... |
228 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.46
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.46 | 54 | 207 |
80.2
|
Watch Dixon play and you'll see a corner who has earned everything he's gotten. His journey from overlooked recruit to All-Big Ten... |
229 |
|
6-3
307lbs
5.12
|
DT |
|
307lbs | 6-3 | 5.12 | 53 | 220.8 |
80.2
|
Cleveland's NFL value starts and ends with what he can do between the tackles on early downs. He plays with a low center of gravity... |
249 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.45 | 82 | 312.5 |
79.9
|
Austin's coverage work in zone was genuinely strong, and that kind of production in the ACC, where he was targeted consistently and still... |
245 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.48
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 62 | 261.3 |
79.9
|
Nwokobia is going to have to make a roster as a special teams contributor first, because the defensive tape alone is not going to get him... |
241 |
|
6-6
258lbs
4.84
|
DE |
|
258lbs | 6-6 | 4.84 | 55 | 224.3 |
79.9
|
Anthony fits best as a sub-package pass rusher in a 4-3 scheme where he can work off the edge on obvious passing downs. When you isolate... |
255 |
|
5-9
222lbs
4.56
|
RB |
|
222lbs | 5-9 | 4.56 | 24 | 248.8 |
79.8
|
Stewart fits best as an early-down complement in a gap or power scheme. His compact build, contact balance, and ability to shed tacklers... |
258 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.61
|
WR |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.61 | 48 | 258 |
79.5
|
|
260 |
|
6-5
311lbs
5.26
|
OT |
|
311lbs | 6-5 | 5.26 | 56 | 246.8 |
79.1
|
Fa'amoe has never taken a snap at guard in a game, but that is where his NFL future lives. Watch him in the Mississippi State bowl game... |
264 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.55
|
WR |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 49 | 266 |
79.0
|
|
263 |
|
5-6
174lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
174lbs | 5-6 | 4.58 | 25 | 262.8 |
79.0
|
Reid faces a tough roster math problem. At 5-6 and 174 pounds with injuries that cost him time in three of his four college seasons, he... |
267 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.85
|
QB |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.85 | 35 | 309.2 |
79.0
|
When you watch the early 2024 USC tape, you see a quarterback who looks ready. The ball comes out on time, he manipulates safeties with his... |
276 |
|
5-10
183lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
183lbs | 5-10 | 4.39 | 98 | 378.3 |
78.7
|
Wilson's zone coverage instincts and ball production translate immediately to NFL packages designed around creating turnovers, though his... |
273 |
|
6-7
314lbs
5.19
|
OG |
|
314lbs | 6-7 | 5.19 | 60 | 275 |
78.7
|
Taylor's best fit at the next level is as a swing interior lineman in a gap or inside zone scheme, where his understanding of angles... |
282 |
|
5-9
190lbs
4.52
|
RB |
|
190lbs | 5-9 | 4.52 | 33 | 305.5 |
78.5
|
The receiving toolkit is what carries Haynes into draft conversations. His route work out of the backfield is clean, he separates against... |
281 |
|
6-6
310lbs
5.20
|
OT |
|
310lbs | 6-6 | 5.20 | 54 | 245 |
78.5
|
At the nest level Tristan Leigh's potential as an offensive lineman hinges on his physical tools and versatility. His ability to play both... |
287 |
|
6-3
232lbs
4.50
|
RB |
|
232lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 18 | 211.6 |
78.0
|
Randall's tape tells you two things pretty quickly: he can run downhill with real power, and his receiver background gives him a... |
295 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.63
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 36 | 290.6 |
78.0
|
Bissainthe is a zone-scheme linebacker whose processing speed and communication skills give him a foundation to work from, but whose... |
299 |
|
6-3
300lbs
4.90
|
DL |
|
300lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 70 | 299 |
78.0
|
|
302 |
|
5-11
185lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 67 | 283.3 |
77.5
|
|
303 |
|
5-9
196lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
196lbs | 5-9 | 4.60 | 79 | 311.2 |
77.5
|
Moses enters the draft as a coverage-first safety whose instincts and ball skills mask some physical limitations. His ability to... |
314 |
|
6-1
172lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
172lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 85 | 317 |
77.0
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing... |
307 |
|
6-4
236lbs
4.51
|
TE |
|
236lbs | 6-4 | 4.51 | 28 | 296.4 |
77.0
|
|
309 |
|
6-5
215lbs
4.58
|
TE |
|
215lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 30 | 309 |
77.0
|
Easter represents the modern tight end prototype that NFL offenses are increasingly seeking - a dynamic pass-catcher who can create... |
324 |
|
6-2
212lbs
4.46
|
QB |
|
212lbs | 6-2 | 4.46 | 29 | 275.4 |
76.2
|
King's elite speed and deep-ball prowess make him a tantalizing prospect who can stress defenses vertically and horizontally, yet his... |
326 |
|
6-1
191lbs
4.58
|
WR |
|
191lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 52 | 272.3 |
76.1
|
|
329 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.57
|
TE |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.57 | 25 | 260 |
76.0
|
|
342 |
|
6-2
187lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 86 | 317.8 |
75.0
|
|
351 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.62
|
QB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 39 | 396.3 |
75.0
|
Good zip and ball placement on the quick slant. Good touch down the seam and on post-corner, flag routes to attack the defense vertically... |
348 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.63
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 93 | 346 |
75.0
|
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Tracks the ball well downfield and has the innate feel for high-point passes. He’s willing to come... |
358 |
|
5-10
221lbs
4.68
|
RB |
|
221lbs | 5-10 | 4.68 | 39 | 472.7 |
74.8
|
The tape shows a decisive one-cut runner who thrives in gap schemes where he can get north-south quickly. Inside zone and power concepts... |
360 |
|
6-0
188lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 76 | 305.3 |
74.5
|
|
361 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.57 | 116 | 513.5 |
74.5
|
The natural feel in coverage and plus ball skills translate well to a zone-heavy scheme at the next level. Shows ability to process route... |
376 |
|
5-9
183lbs
4.55
|
WR |
|
183lbs | 5-9 | 4.55 | 61 | 334.8 |
74.0
|
Caullin Lacy, a quintessential "mighty mite," brings game-breaking ability to the slot receiver position and return game. His elite... |
388 |
|
6-4
230lbs
4.85
|
QB |
|
230lbs | 6-4 | 4.85 | 44 | 498 |
74.0
|
A prototypical pocket passer with plus-arm talent, Van Dyke flashes the tools to succeed at the next level but needs significant... |
380 |
|
6-5
320lbs
5.00
|
C |
|
320lbs | 6-5 | 5.00 | 82 | 374 |
74.0
|
Rice's journey from five-star recruit to NFL prospect is far from complete. His lack of significant playing time at North Carolina is a... |
394 |
|
6-4
320lbs
5.26
|
OG |
|
320lbs | 6-4 | 5.26 | 98 | 516.5 |
74.0
|
Ferguson enters the NFL draft as a high-upside prospect with the potential to develop into a solid interior lineman. His combination of... |
406 |
|
6-4
215lbs
4.63
|
WR |
|
215lbs | 6-4 | 4.63 | 77 | 514.5 |
73.1
|
The big-bodied wideout brings an intriguing mix of size and ball skills to the table. His ability to win in contested catch situations and... |
410 |
|
6-3
236lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
236lbs | 6-3 | 4.56 | 40 | 308.6 |
73.0
|
|
415 |
|
6-4
256lbs
4.62
|
LB |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 52 | 416 |
73.0
|
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when... |
414 |
|
6-3
295lbs
5.30
|
C |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 5.30 | 81 | 362.2 |
73.0
|
Fundamentally sound and understands blocking angles, using body positioning to his advantage. Disciplined awareness and good... |
417 |
|
5-10
170lbs
4.63
|
WR |
|
170lbs | 5-10 | 4.63 | 69 | 439.3 |
72.8
|
White brings electric playmaking ability to the table as a slot receiver and return specialist, with the potential to be a mismatch... |
425 |
|
6-5
304lbs
5.17
|
OT |
|
304lbs | 6-5 | 5.17 | 99 | 530 |
71.4
|
In the run game, Byrd comes off the snap quickly and is excellent with hand placement. Byrd understands angles, and he displays impressive... |
429 |
|
6-3
315lbs
4.90
|
DT |
|
315lbs | 6-3 | 4.90 | 116 | 525.5 |
71.0
|
He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows good initial quickness and the ability to beat blockers to the inside. He’s quick to react and... |
432 |
|
6-2
192lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-2 | 4.45 | 106 | 459.5 |
70.6
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Alert defender for zone... |
436 |
|
6-5
310lbs
5.09
|
OG |
|
310lbs | 6-5 | 5.09 | 90 | 448 |
70.0
|
Shows good quickness and flexibility on reach blocks, and Parks has enough range to get out as a puller. Fires off the snap quickly, and... |
439 |
|
6-6
315lbs
5.15
|
C |
|
315lbs | 6-6 | 5.15 | 104 | 563 |
70.0
|
Lindberg has the size teams look for at the tackle spots, and that is probably enough to get him a look as a swing tackle. Long enough to... |
442 |
|
6-5
230lbs
4.48
|
TE |
|
230lbs | 6-5 | 4.48 | 38 | 442 |
69.4
|
Skinner's blend of elite athleticism and prototypical length for the modern tight end position will have NFL scouts salivating. His... |
451 |
|
5-10
215lbs
4.58
|
RB |
|
215lbs | 5-10 | 4.58 | 41 | 542 |
67.0
|
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Johnson is taking the top off a defense He’s solid in blitz pickup, and he... |
465 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.73
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.73 | 94 | 586 |
63.6
|
Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be... |
467 |
|
6-2
233lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 54 | 467 |
63.2
|
He’s an instinctive and active chase-and-tackle 4-3 Will, with the speed to go sideline to sideline. Aguirre takes excellent angles. He... |
469 |
|
6-5
318lbs
5.03
|
OT |
|
318lbs | 6-5 | 5.03 | 91 | 469 |
63.0
|
Nelson's journey from a raw freshman to an All-ACC performer showcases his potential, but recent setbacks cloud his NFL projection. His... |
471 |
|
6-3
295lbs
4.76
|
DL |
|
295lbs | 6-3 | 4.76 | 127 | 541.5 |
62.4
|
A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing... |
472 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.69
|
DL |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 145 | 559 |
62.3
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Donald is remarkably instinctive. Donald... |
473 |
|
6-5
260lbs
4.68
|
DE |
|
260lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 130 | 543.5 |
62.1
|
Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter. He explodes off the line with a quick first... |