With the NFL Draft complete and rosters being finalized, Bradley Locker examines young players who can take leaps in 2026 — including Cameron Ward, Ashton Jeanty and Dallas Turner.

While some rookies are drafted for immediate impact, others land in ideal environments to develop behind established stars. We use PFF's proprietary grades and advanced metrics to highlight five rookie-veteran pairings—like Kaelon Black learning from Christian McCaffrey—that offer the highest long-term upside in the 2026 class.

With the 2026 NFL Draft now over, those in the football world can take more of a deep breath and reflect upon a whirlwind few months of movement. But it’s actually in this quieter window where some of pro football’s most significant transactions occur.

From those who are already guaranteed to reach the Hall of Fame to names quietly making strong cases, take a look at these active players to see their candidacies going into 2026.

Rams receiver Puka Nacua and Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon headline the list of NFL stars slated to receive big paydays during the 2026 offseason.

With 25 of PFF's top 100 free agents left on the board, Bradley Locker plays matchmaker with names like D.J. Reader and Deebo Samuel.

The 2026 NFL Draft has placed the league's top 32 prospects into vastly different situations, from immediate CB1 roles to developmental backup spots. Using PFF Grades and PFF Advanced Stats, we analyze the projected workloads for first-rounders like Mansoor Delane and Rueben Bain Jr.

The 2027 NFL Draft linebacker class is headlined by high-impact defenders who excel in run support and modern pass coverage. Utilizing PFF Grades and PFF Advanced Stats, our early position rankings identify Notre Dame's Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and Texas' Rasheem Biles as the premier talents on the big board.

Even after 257 draft selections, these teams have more lifting to do to get their rosters in shape for the 2026 NFL season.

PFF’s way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft features a star-studded class led by Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and the most discussed prospect in football, Texas’ Arch Manning.

The reality is that every team wants to assemble a robust draft class. But for certain organizations, there’s even more pressure to get it right.

PFF’s predictive draft rankings — a forward-looking exercise that blends production, grading and market sentiment to forecast how teams and analysts are likely to value each prospect on draft night.

While elite names like Jeremiyah Love dominate the early rounds, the real value in dynasty rookie drafts often lies in the third round and beyond. From Kentucky’s Seth McGowan, a powerful back with starter potential, to Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields, a 6-foot-5 physical marvel, PFF identifies the seven sleepers set to outperform their draft capital.

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the debate over Bain's 30 7/8-inch arms has reached a fever pitch. While traditional scouting filters often penalize rushers with sub-33-inch reach, Bain’s 92.5 PFF grade and nation-leading Wins Above Average (WAA) tell a different story. We analyzed 10 years of NFL data to see if arm length actually predicts professional success—and the results might surprise you.

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the "Best Player Available" strategy is a luxury some franchises simply cannot afford. From the Miami Dolphins' desperate search for a WR1 to anchor their offense to the Cleveland Browns' high-stakes gamble on a fragile offensive line, PFF identifies the most urgent roster holes in the league.

Love's elite profile matches up well with four teams who pick in the top seven of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Over the past 10 years, five rookie running backs selected on Day 3 or signed as undrafted free agents have rushed for 1,000 yards in their first season. Three others surpassed 1,000 yards from scrimmage when including receiving production. A few trends stand out among this group, which we'll use as a framework to identify analytical sleepers from this year's class.