2026 Big 12 Conference NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 |
|
6-4
251lbs
4.50
|
LB |
|
251lbs | 6-4 | 4.50 | 2 | 11.4 |
89.7
|
Bailey's first step is among the best in this class, and once he clears the corner, quarterbacks are in serious trouble. The 13.5 sacks and... |
9 |
|
6-6
311lbs
4.91
|
OT |
|
311lbs | 6-6 | 4.91 | 2 | 13.5 |
88.6
|
Fano walked into Indianapolis and did exactly what he needed to do: he reminded everyone that this is one of the most gifted athletes to... |
21 |
|
6-2
203lbs
4.55
|
WR |
|
203lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 2 | 13.7 |
87.1
|
This is a receiver who wins with craft, body control, and competitive fire rather than overwhelming physical tools. His 4.5 speed is not... |
28 |
|
6-6
313lbs
4.99
|
OT |
|
313lbs | 6-6 | 4.99 | 4 | 25.4 |
86.4
|
Lomu is one of the more fascinating offensive tackle prospects in this class because the gap between his current floor and his... |
44 |
|
5-10
187lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 15 | 58.8 |
85.5
|
After watching Abney work through his junior tape, I came away convinced this is a player who will carve out a real career in the NFL,... |
47 |
|
6-6
321lbs
4.91
|
OT |
|
321lbs | 6-6 | 4.91 | 10 | 43.6 |
85.4
|
Watch any Arizona State game and you'll see it within the first five plays: Iheanachor moves like no 325-pound tackle should be allowed to... |
49 |
|
6-4
318lbs
5.18
|
DT |
|
318lbs | 6-4 | 5.18 | 16 | 53.8 |
85.3
|
Hunter is a run-stuffing nose tackle, and there is no reason to pretend the projection is anything more complicated than that. What he... |
51 |
|
6-1
231lbs
4.57
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 7 | 55.3 |
85.2
|
The tape and the workout tell the same story, which is not always the case with college linebackers who put up huge numbers. Rodriguez sees... |
55 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.52
|
DE |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 15 | 51.9 |
85.1
|
Lawrence's NFL value starts and ends with his ability to rush the passer. The combination of top-end speed off the edge, a developed set of... |
64 |
|
6-4
239lbs
4.62
|
OLB |
|
239lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 8 | 56.4 |
84.9
|
With Golday, teams are buying the body, the speed, and the trajectory more than a finished product. The gap between his run defense and... |
69 |
|
6-3
239lbs
4.64
|
DE |
|
239lbs | 6-3 | 4.64 | 21 | 72.9 |
84.9
|
Height profiles as a situational pass rusher who can contribute immediately on third downs while developing the strength and technique to... |
70 |
|
6-0
340lbs
5.10
|
DT |
|
340lbs | 6-0 | 5.10 | 28 | 99.1 |
84.9
|
Corleone has a rare combination of size, strength, and movement ability for the nose tackle position. His college testing numbers back that... |
72 |
|
6-1
190lbs
4.33
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-1 | 4.33 | 16 | 62.1 |
84.8
|
Stukes is not going to be the guy you line up on the boundary in press-man and ask to mirror Amon-Ra St. Brown on a five-yard option... |
75 |
|
6-2
322lbs
5.30
|
DT |
|
322lbs | 6-2 | 5.30 | 19 | 67.3 |
84.8
|
Orange's value at the next level is straightforward: he can fill a nose tackle role in an odd-front defense and give you honest, dependable... |
91 |
|
6-4
303lbs
5.10
|
C |
|
303lbs | 6-4 | 5.10 | 19 | 83.7 |
84.7
|
Hecht isn't a guy winning with elite athleticism or freakish power. He wins because he's always in the right spot, always balanced, always... |
105 |
|
6-1
188lbs
4.41
|
S |
|
188lbs | 6-1 | 4.41 | 26 | 86.5 |
84.6
|
Clark's value at the next level ties directly to his coverage versatility and ball production. Fifteen interceptions in four seasons is... |
107 |
|
6-2
202lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
202lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 30 | 96.9 |
84.6
|
Smith's NFL value starts and ends with his coverage ability. His 2025 tape at free safety is the best version of him: sitting deep, reading... |
117 |
|
6-4
240lbs
4.70
|
TE |
|
240lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 6 | 91.7 |
84.5
|
What Trigg does best is create problems in space. Line him up in the slot, motion him across the formation, split him out wide on a... |
124 |
|
6-2
231lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 17 | 143.4 |
84.2
|
The production is real and the football character is the kind NFL staffs trust in a huddle, but the coverage limitations keep this... |
129 |
|
6-5
247lbs
4.65
|
TE |
|
247lbs | 6-5 | 4.65 | 12 | 136.8 |
83.7
|
Royer is a matchup problem that defensive coordinators will lose sleep over. His natural receiving ability shows up most prominently on... |
152 |
|
6-1
280lbs
5.06
|
DT |
|
280lbs | 6-1 | 5.06 | 59 | 235.4 |
82.7
|
Gill-Howard brings the kind of interior quickness and gap penetration that defensive coordinators dream about when they draw up stunts... |
166 |
|
6-4
206lbs
4.39
|
WR |
|
206lbs | 6-4 | 4.39 | 34 | 187 |
82.1
|
Douglas confirmed the build-up speed at the combine that you can see on his longer gains at Texas Tech. A 6-4 receiver who can run... |
167 |
|
6-6
247lbs
4.70
|
TE |
|
247lbs | 6-6 | 4.70 | 17 | 194.5 |
82.1
|
Koziol's Combine told you exactly what he is. The vertical and broad jump were among the best marks for tight ends in this class,... |
170 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.49
|
WR |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.49 | 30 | 149.8 |
82.0
|
Watch the tape on from Allen's 2025 season at Cincinnati and you'll see a receiver who knows exactly how to get open. He's not going to... |
169 |
|
6-3
187lbs
4.57
|
WR |
|
187lbs | 6-3 | 4.57 | 27 | 145 |
82.0
|
What you see with Virgil is a tall, fast receiver who can threaten a defense vertically and give a quarterback a reliable target on... |
182 |
|
6-2
234lbs
4.47
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-2 | 4.47 | 19 | 151.8 |
81.3
|
There is a real football player in Elarms-Orr, but the tape tells you he is not a three-down starter at the next level right now.... |
192 |
|
6-5
216lbs
4.31
|
WR |
|
216lbs | 6-5 | 4.31 | 31 | 152.7 |
81.2
|
I came away from the tape believing Caldwell is a fascinating late-round dart throw with legitimate traits you cannot find on most receiver... |
190 |
|
6-2
220lbs
4.65
|
WR |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 26 | 130.3 |
81.2
|
Cameron is not going to be the guy who takes the top off a defense or runs away from anyone in the open field. That much is obvious... |
198 |
|
6-4
315lbs
5.35
|
OG |
|
315lbs | 6-4 | 5.35 | 51 | 225.3 |
81.2
|
Put the tape on and you see a guard who understands his assignment, plays with controlled aggression, and rarely beats himself with mental... |
200 |
|
6-3
206lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-3 | 4.40 | 40 | 136.6 |
81.1
|
Payne's calling card at the next level will be his coverage ability paired with that rare size-speed combination. At 6'3" and 208... |
210 |
|
5-11
192lbs
4.41
|
S |
|
192lbs | 5-11 | 4.41 | 60 | 248.6 |
81.1
|
The way I see it, Johnson's tape from 2025 tells the story of a player whose coverage instincts finally caught up to his run-support... |
203 |
|
6-4
194lbs
4.53
|
WR |
|
194lbs | 6-4 | 4.53 | 35 | 193.5 |
81.1
|
Watch that SMU game again and you'll see a receiver who can take over when the moment demands it. Three touchdowns, 254 yards, multiple... |
206 |
|
6-4
253lbs
4.62
|
TE |
|
253lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 20 | 208.6 |
81.1
|
Bentley's film tells the story of a late bloomer who maximized a long-awaited opportunity. The receiving production in 2025 was... |
213 |
|
6-5
256lbs
4.88
|
DE |
|
256lbs | 6-5 | 4.88 | 75 | 319.3 |
81.1
|
Kelly is one of those players who looks the part at first glance. The height, the arm length, the speed, the combine invite. You watch... |
215 |
|
6-4
216lbs
4.64
|
QB |
|
216lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 19 | 217.4 |
81.0
|
Robertson is a developmental pocket quarterback whose best football may still be ahead of him, though the path to getting there is narrow.... |
220 |
|
6-3
209lbs
4.64
|
WR |
|
209lbs | 6-3 | 4.64 | 42 | 226 |
80.9
|
Roberts is not going to separate from NFL corners the way he did in the Big 12. The combine confirmed that, and you can see it on tape... |
225 |
|
6-5
257lbs
4.59
|
DE |
|
257lbs | 6-5 | 4.59 | 52 | 220.2 |
80.7
|
Making a 53-man roster is going to be a fight for Fano. He is a one-dimensional player at this stage: useful against the run, limited... |
231 |
|
6-2
191lbs
4.43
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 6-2 | 4.43 | 61 | 258 |
80.1
|
McCutchin walks into the league with the length, speed and press tools to survive on the boundary, but his feel for the position has yet to... |
247 |
|
6-4
220lbs
4.63
|
S |
|
220lbs | 6-4 | 4.63 | 65 | 275.5 |
79.9
|
|
243 |
|
6-4
250lbs
4.66
|
RB |
|
250lbs | 6-4 | 4.66 | 23 | 243 |
79.9
|
|
242 |
|
6-5
233lbs
4.79
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-5 | 4.79 | 32 | 236.2 |
79.9
|
Barton's early NFL value will be on special teams and in sub-package defense. His length, decent straight-line speed, and experience in... |
266 |
|
6-5
310lbs
5.45
|
C |
|
310lbs | 6-5 | 5.45 | 67 | 308 |
79.0
|
Foster's two years at Kansas told a much cleaner story than his time at Texas A&M, where uneven play and an injury-shortened 2022 left... |
271 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.57
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.57 | 28 | 201.7 |
78.7
|
Kelly is a pass rusher first, second, and third. When he pins his ears back off the edge or shoots an interior gap on a designed blitz,... |
272 |
|
6-1
219lbs
4.65
|
QB |
|
219lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 26 | 269.5 |
78.7
|
Daniels is a tricky evaluation because the physical tools flash on tape but the full-season consistency has never been there across his... |
275 |
|
6-6
315lbs
5.13
|
OT |
|
315lbs | 6-6 | 5.13 | 83 | 375.5 |
78.7
|
Jatta's 2025 tape at BYU is the only real sample that matters, and it shows a tackle who competes hard and keeps his man off the... |
297 |
|
6-2
220lbs
4.32
|
WR |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.32 | 58 | 293 |
78.0
|
A blue-chip prospect with day one starter potential, Williams possesses the tools to become a true X-receiver at the next level. His rare... |
293 |
|
6-1
185lbs
4.44
|
WR |
|
185lbs | 6-1 | 4.44 | 57 | 289.5 |
78.0
|
Henderson's NFL path runs through the special teams room first and foremost, and that is not an insult. How many guys can field... |
304 |
|
6-6
313lbs
4.94
|
OT |
|
313lbs | 6-6 | 4.94 | 62 | 290.5 |
77.3
|
|
330 |
|
6-2
221lbs
4.89
|
QB |
|
221lbs | 6-2 | 4.89 | 33 | 297.4 |
76.0
|
|
352 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.58
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 101 | 411 |
75.0
|
|
384 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.64
|
DE |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.64 | 90 | 474.5 |
74.0
|
Raw talent with a sky-high ceiling, but currently more of a traits-based prospect than a polished product. His transfer to Colorado... |
369 |
|
6-4
258lbs
4.65
|
TE |
|
258lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 27 | 286.2 |
74.0
|
|
393 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 70 | 516 |
74.0
|
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.... |
382 |
|
6-5
325lbs
5.10
|
DL |
|
325lbs | 6-5 | 5.10 | 84 | 389 |
74.0
|
His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run. Possesses the length and power to ward off... |
397 |
|
6-4
245lbs
4.60
|
DE |
|
245lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 85 | 397 |
73.8
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside... |
405 |
|
6-3
229lbs
4.53
|
LB |
|
229lbs | 6-3 | 4.53 | 41 | 313 |
73.1
|
|
413 |
|
6-2
293lbs
4.88
|
LB |
|
293lbs | 6-2 | 4.88 | 47 | 357.3 |
73.0
|
|
419 |
|
6-1
190lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 107 | 466.5 |
72.6
|
Vickers can flip his hips and run, with good top-end speed and the length to make plays on the ball. Gets an effective jam on the receiver... |
420 |
|
6-1
190lbs
4.63
|
QB |
|
190lbs | 6-1 | 4.63 | 41 | 428 |
72.5
|
Salter's dynamic playmaking ability and dual-threat skillset make him an intriguing prospect in a wide-open 2025 quarterback class. His... |
424 |
|
6-5
255lbs
4.64
|
DE |
|
255lbs | 6-5 | 4.64 | 120 | 531 |
72.0
|
Smith shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He’s a capable blitzer with... |
428 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 117 | 522 |
71.0
|
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety... |
433 |
|
6-3
265lbs
4.58
|
TE |
|
265lbs | 6-3 | 4.58 | 37 | 434 |
70.4
|
|
440 |
|
6-4
340lbs
5.35
|
OT |
|
340lbs | 6-4 | 5.35 | 105 | 563 |
70.0
|
Outstanding on reach blocks, showing good initial quickness and flexibility to seal the backside. He’s a heady player who is quick to... |
446 |
|
6-5
223lbs
4.62
|
WR |
|
223lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 82 | 548.5 |
68.0
|
Bradley plays with a smoothness and balance, and Bradley shows a knack for setting up defensive backs. Fearless in traffic. Very good... |
453 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.60 | 118 | 531 |
66.8
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Tracks the ball well downfield... |
456 |
|
6-4
305lbs
4.95
|
OT |
|
305lbs | 6-4 | 4.95 | 101 | 541 |
65.8
|
Shows excellent awareness against twists and stunts, and Walden has the strong, flexible core and wide base to catch and handle moving... |
460 |
|
6-4
220lbs
4.44
|
QB |
|
220lbs | 6-4 | 4.44 | 49 | 574 |
65.0
|
Ball placement is a strength. Sims has the natural instincts to make plays when forced to improvise. He’s an athlete who runs well and... |
462 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.76
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.76 | 127 | 579.5 |
65.0
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
478 |
|
6-8
315lbs
5.30
|
OT |
|
315lbs | 6-8 | 5.30 | 92 | 478 |
61.2
|
Moves well and squares to finish on the move. Better anchor than his height suggests and capable of absorbing a punch and recovering... |
489 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.55
|
WR |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 74 | 489 |
53.2
|
Strong runner with the ball with enough agility to make defenders miss in the open field. Pittman fights his way off the line of scrimmage... |