Utilizing signature PFF metrics, Bradley Locker looks under the hood at eight 2026 NFL Draft prospects who could perform better than expected.

By Bradley Locker Apr 21, 2026 6:00 am EDT

By moving DI Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati for the No. 10 overall pick, the Giants have transformed their 2026 NFL Draft outlook. From a dream defensive reunion of Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs to the possibility of drafting a cornerstone tackle like Francis Mauigoa, PFF explores the five best pick combinations for Big Blue.

By Daire Carragher Apr 20, 2026 10:54 am EDT

The framework for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh (April 23–25) is officially set. Following the blockbuster trade on April 18, 2026, that sent Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, the New York Giants now control two top-10 selections (No. 5 and No. 10), fundamentally altering the first-round landscape.

By Mark Chichester Apr 20, 2026 10:20 am EDT

In our final 2026 NFL Mock Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders officially begin the Fernando Mendoza era at No. 1 overall, while the Miami Dolphins pull off a rare feat by selecting two first-round wide receivers to replace their departed stars.

By Nathan Jahnke Apr 20, 2026 8:35 am EDT

Think you know more about the 2026 NFL Draft than the experts? PFF is launching the Draft Pick Challenge, a free-to-play contest where your draft board could win you NFL game tickets.

By PFF.com Apr 16, 2026 1:00 pm EDT

Bradley Locker researches the last 10 years of first-round trades happening on Day 1 of the NFL Draft to project what we might see in 2026.

By Bradley Locker Apr 16, 2026 6:00 am EDT
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Proctor is a massive, powerful offensive line prospect with surprisingly good coordination and movement ability for his size. However, his lack of ideal foot speed and arm length for tackle likely makes him a strong candidate to move inside to guard.

By PFF.com Apr 15, 2026 11:23 am EDT
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Dunker has tackle experience but projects best to guard due to his build and skill set. He flashes devastating power, particularly in zone schemes, but must clean up inconsistencies with balance and patience to raise his floor.

By PFF.com Apr 15, 2026 11:12 am EDT
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World is physically gifted but remains too raw technically to start in his current form. He is a high-ceiling, Day 3 developmental prospect best suited for a power-based run scheme.

By PFF.com Apr 15, 2026 11:02 am EDT
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Bell's size is a rare trait, even at the NFL level. He is a better athlete than expected for his frame, but limitations in foot speed and flexibility could impact his ability to develop into a full-time starter.

By PFF.com Apr 15, 2026 10:52 am EDT
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Mauigoa is a well-built, well-rounded tackle prospect with a high floor as a projected starter. He brings power in the run game and quick feet in pass protection, though his ceiling may be limited by average length and kick-slide ability.

By PFF.com Apr 15, 2026 10:36 am EDT

Small-school standouts are proving that elite traits aren't limited to the Power Four. From North Dakota State's Bryce Lance, a 6-foot-3 vertical threat with historic speed, to the disruptive interior presence of Southeastern Louisiana’s Kaleb Proctor, PFF identifies the five FCS prospects ready to make the leap.

By Daire Carragher Apr 15, 2026 8:04 am EDT

Bradley Locker examines every NFL team's biggest need in the 2026 Draft, with several squads looking for linebacker help.

By Bradley Locker Apr 14, 2026 6:45 am EDT

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.

By Daire Carragher Apr 14, 2026 5:30 am EDT

As modern defenses use two-high shells to take away the deep ball, wide receivers who can win outside the numbers are more valuable than ever. From Texas A&M's KC Concepcion, a Paul Hornung Award winner with elite YAC ability, to TCU's Eric McAlister, a 6-foot-4 vertical specialist, PFF identifies the three perimeter prospects most likely to ignite your fantasy roster.

By Nic Bodiford Apr 14, 2026 5:15 am EDT

With the draft just over a week away, dynasty managers are searching for the next mid-round breakout. From the massive frame of Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields to the elite athletic testing of North Dakota State’s Bryce Lance, PFF identifies the three rookie wide receivers currently flying under the radar.

By Nathan Jahnke Apr 14, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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Wagner has an appealing build with a balanced, athletic frame, making him a strong Day 3 developmental prospect. He must improve his foot speed and play strength to reach starting-caliber potential.

By PFF.com Apr 13, 2026 2:35 pm EDT
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Barber, a three-star recruit from Jacksonville, Florida, developed into a multi-year starter at left tackle after beginning his career on the right side. At over 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds, he has a prototypical frame with solid athleticism, flexibility and balance, giving him developmental starting potential.

By PFF.com Apr 13, 2026 2:24 pm EDT
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Bowry is a solid athlete with good size who projects as a versatile swing lineman in a zone scheme, though he may lack the power needed to become a full-time starter.

By PFF.com Apr 13, 2026 2:13 pm EDT
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Iheanachor, who only began playing football in 2021, is still developing and can be inconsistent technically. However, he possesses the physical tools of a starting-caliber offensive tackle, particularly in zone schemes.

By PFF.com Apr 13, 2026 1:52 pm EDT
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