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Francis Mauigoa
Francis Mauigoa · IOL · Age 21
Francis Mauigoa
Interior O-Line Round 1, Pick 10 Final Predraft Rank: 16 (+6)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade76
Ceiling RankTop 260
Floor Grade65
Floor RankTop 675

Mauigoa is a densely-built blocker with excellent play-strength, point-of-attack power and a commanding anchor. He can generate displacement in the run game and halt a defender's bull-rush, while his closer-to-average movement skills will be mitigated with the move inside to guard. Eventually, Mauigoa may return to right tackle. However, the Giants signed Jermaine Eluemunor to a three-year contract extension this offseason.

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David Bailey
David Bailey · Edge · Age 23
David Bailey
Edge Defender Round 1, Pick 2 Final Predraft Rank: 7 (-2)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade79
Ceiling RankTop 150
Floor Grade65
Floor RankTop 650

Bailey's ability to set the edge against the run in the NFL is a question mark. But he was drafted to put pressure on the quarterback, and there's no denying that he was the best pure pass-rusher in the 2026 draft class. Also, the Jets don't have a good run defender on the edge since Joseph Ossai and Will McDonald IV are also known for their pass-rush skills. So, an argument could be made that the Texas Tech product is already the most well-rounded edge on his team, giving Bailey a chance to be a very impactful rookie for the Jets.

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Carnell Tate
Carnell Tate · WR · Age 21
Carnell Tate
Wide Receiver Round 1, Pick 4 Final Predraft Rank: 10 (+2)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade77
Ceiling RankTop 150
Floor Grade73
Floor RankTop 225

Tate is a route-running tactician, with a savvy and veteran-like feel to his game. He possesses the springy leaping ability and outstanding ball-skills to be a reliable full-field target for quarterback Cam Ward. The relationship between this year's fourth overall pick and last year's No. 1 selection is vital to get Tennessee's passing attack on track. Little stands in the way of Tate not being the Titans' top receiving threat from Day 1.

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Jeremiyah Love
Jeremiyah Love · RB · Age 21
Jeremiyah Love
Running Back Round 1, Pick 3 Final Predraft Rank: 2 (-5)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade80
Ceiling RankTop 130
Floor Grade76
Floor RankTop 225

Love is a dynamic and explosive running back with a complete three-down skill set to serve as a tone-setter and create big plays. He is a dangerous runner and receiver, making the Cardinals' play-caller's job easier when he's on the field. Arizona's backfield is crowded with James Conner, Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight on the roster. But the organization didn't draft Love with this year's third overall pick for the offense not to run through him, especially considering the team's suspect quarterback situation.

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Rueben Bain Jr.
Rueben Bain Jr. · Edge · Age 21
Rueben Bain Jr.
Edge Defender Round 1, Pick 15 Final Predraft Rank: 5 (-1)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade80
Ceiling RankTop 125
Floor Grade71
Floor RankTop 400

Bain's lack of length was a hot topic of discussion last year and led to him sliding in the draft a bit despite being one of the most disruptive defensive players in College Football. The Miami product's ability to turn speed to power as a pass-rusher and make plays as a run defender should help him overcome any physical limitations in year one, though. Plus, it helps that the Buccaneers have been looking for an edge defender opposite Yaya Diaby for a few years, so Bain should get plenty of opportunities to play and be impactful as a rookie.

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Jordyn Tyson
Jordyn Tyson · WR · Age 22
Jordyn Tyson
Wide Receiver Round 1, Pick 8 Final Predraft Rank: 9 (+4)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade79
Ceiling RankTop 160
Floor Grade72
Floor RankTop 230

Tyson is a twitchy and dynamic route-runner, who presents a three-level receiver threat for New Orleans' passing offense. He has the speed and raw physical tools to take over and elevate the offense when featured. Tyson does present WR1 ability. However, injuries held him back at the collegiate level. Now, he can immediately enter the Saints' offense and provide a big-play threat alongside Chris Olave.

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Vega Ioane
Vega Ioane · IOL · Age 22
Vega Ioane
Interior O-Line Round 1, Pick 14 Final Predraft Rank: 13 (+9)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade78
Ceiling RankTop 188
Floor Grade66
Floor RankTop 650

Ioane has the size (6'4", 320 lbs), patience, balance and power profile to set a firm anchor to stabilize the pocket and be a tone-setter in the Ravens' zone-oriented, play-action based run scheme. His addition along Baltimore's offensive interior should help offset the free-agent loss of three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, while providing the Ravens with a legitimate physical presence.

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Caleb Downs
Caleb Downs · S · Age 21
Caleb Downs
Safety Round 1, Pick 11 Final Predraft Rank: 1 (-2)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade82
Ceiling RankTop 120
Floor Grade77
Floor RankTop 220

Caleb Downs brings his versatility and elite communication skills to the Dallas Cowboys in Christian Parker's new defense. His talent will elevate the floor, and his utility could see him bring home the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

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Jadarian Price
Jadarian Price · RB · Age 22
Jadarian Price
Running Back Round 1, Pick 32 Final Predraft Rank: 32 (+30)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade81
Ceiling RankTop 125
Floor Grade77
Floor RankTop 220

Price is a nuanced, natural running back prospect with outstanding vision to find daylight beyond the line of scrimmage. He has the foot quickness and shiftiness at the line of scrimmage to make defenders miss and be a highly productive runner in the Seahawks' wide-zone-oriented running offense, particularly after Kenneth Walker III's departure in free agency and Zach Charbonnet's continued recovery from an ACL tear he suffered in January. As such, Price has a wide open lane to be an offensive focal point for the reigning Super Bowl champs.

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Sonny Styles
Sonny Styles · LB · Age 21
Sonny Styles
Linebacker Round 1, Pick 7 Final Predraft Rank: 6 (+5)
NFL 1000 Projection
Ceiling Grade84
Ceiling RankTop 100
Floor Grade75
Floor RankTop 250

Styles was the best linebacker prospect B/R has scouted over the last four cycles, due to his combination of rare athleticism for the position and instincts. That should help him hit the ground running in the NFL and make an impact in both phases of the game. Plus, the Ohio State product enters a situation where he should immediately be the best linebacker on the Commanders' roster. Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger racked up over 150 tackles en route to winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award last year, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Styles have a similar campaign this season.

Rankings by the B/R Scouting Department.