With the No. 3 overall pick, the Cardinals could target a franchise right tackle in Utah’s Spencer Fano, Miami’s Francis Mauigoa or Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor — three prospects with distinct skill sets but clear schematic fits in Mike LaFleur’s offense.

Built on the same principles as true pass sets, these plays filter out screens, play-action passes, rollouts and other schemed advantages, while focusing on standard dropbacks with legitimate pass-rush opportunities. The goal is simple: isolate a defender’s ability to win in obvious passing situations.

The Jets load up on defense in Round 1, while the Rams end their night by picking Matthew Stafford's successor.

Nick Akridge breaks down projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza using PFF stats and tools.

Max Chadwick breaks down 10 boom-or-bust players in the 2026 NFL Draft.

With the help of PFF Premium Stats, we look at top 2026 NFL Draft prospects in yards per route run.

Using PFF’s most stable pass-protection metric, we break down the offensive tackles who performed best in true pass sets — the situations that matter most when projecting NFL pass blockers.

Learn more about the top five wide receiver prospects on the 2026 PFF Predictive Big Board through their strengths and weaknesses.

While positional value will determine where several top 2026 NFL Draft prospects end up, some are plug-and-play starters worthy of top picks.

The Dallas Cowboys have significant needs on the defensive side of the ball, and while the Micah Parsons trade with Green Bay on the eve of the 2025 season netted them a second top-20 pick in this draft, there’s a strong chance they look to move that selection for additional draft capital.

The 2026 running back class begins with a clear headliner. Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love separates himself from the field as one of the most complete backfield prospects we’ve evaluated in recent years, pairing NFL-caliber athleticism with advanced vision, processing speed and three-down upside.

Learn more about the top five quarterback prospects on the 2026 PFF Big Board through their strengths and weaknesses.

The Panini Senior Bowl is a crucial step in the pre-draft process, giving NFL teams an extended look at top prospects in a competitive setting. To aid in player evaluation, PFF analysts graded every rep from both one-on-one drills and team sessions, using the same methodology as our game-level grades adjusted for the unique practice environment.

Here is how to use your PFF+ subscription to unearth sleepers for the 2026 NFL Draft, whether for your own NFL scouting or for fantasy football purposes.

The 2025 NFL season is officially in the books, with the Seattle Seahawks crowned Super Bowl champions and the league now turning its full attention to the offseason. While a handful of teams finished the year competing for a title, most franchises are already focused on what comes next — evaluating rosters, planning cap strategy and preparing for the upcoming NFL draft.

PFF Lead Draft Analyst Trevor Sikkema examines which prospects fit the "blue-chip" label in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The NFL offseason is here, and the 2026 NFL Draft order is set. Here's how the first round could play out.

PFF grades all Senior Bowl practices and the game, providing valuable context for draft prospects — but with some caveats.