Setting the table to run more 13 personnel in the history of the NFL (slightly kidding), the Bears added Sam Roush to an already strong tight end room. He's an extremely versatile player and is already getting camp reps with the first-team offense. He's going to be an impactful blocker and offensive weapon with all three tight ends on the field and should see snaps quickly to start his career.

Todd Bowles is one of the most notorious blitzers in the NFL, and he just landed the most disruptive nickel of the 2026 draft. His coverage ability is still a question mark, but he's going to bring it in the run game and get after the quarterback. The secondary is currently stacked with talent in Tampa, and second-year nickel Jacob Parrish is coming off an impressive rookie season, but they'll find a way to get Scott involved.

Many have been writing the end of Dallas Goedert in Philadelphia for years, but the heir-apparent has arrived in Eli Stowers. He's a yards-after-the-catch maven with impressive movement skills, but he'll find the NFL blocking scheme and the challenge more difficult due to his size. He's going to need to put some healthy weight on in the weight room and get stronger, but he can find a way to impact the passing game soon.

Injuries have plagued the Bears' secondary for years, and while the talent is certainly there already, adding Malik Muhammad to the mix is a great insurance policy. He's a pitbull on the perimeter with physicality and length to match up. He's currently slotted as a perimeter backup, but don't be shocked if he gets reps in the nickel this season with Kyler Gordon continuing to deal with injuries.

The Steelers have two starting-caliber corners ahead of Everette on the roster, but Joey Porter Jr has started training camp on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. Everette thrives in man coverage, where he can smartly use his hands to press or re-route receivers and mirror their movements. He has a knack for making plays, but it'll likely take an injury for him to get on the field this season.

The biggest variable (literally and figuratively) in Capehart's ability to contribute for the Buccaneers in year one is whether or not Vita Vea is still going to be on the roster. If Vea gets traded, the Clemson product has the run defense skills to take over as Tampa Bay's nose tackle and carve out a role as a rookie. If not, then he'll likely be pretty quiet in year one.

Bringing a different body type to the Bengals corner room, Tacario Davis might just be the answer to the CB2 discussion. His impressive length, run game ability, and press-coverage tools give him a different path to success that Cincinnati has needed. While Dax Hill looks to be getting the shot to start once again, Davis is in position to contribute, but NFL athletes could be trouble for him.

Douglas has the size (6'4", 206 lbs) and build-up speed to become a consistent outside/perimeter threat for what could be an aggressive Dolphins' passing attack, with a big-armed quarterback in Malik Willis behind center. On paper, Miami features the league's worst group of wide receivers. The organization felt strongly enough to make Douglas a Day 2 draft pick. He will receive plenty of opportunities in Year 1.

Slaughter is making the switch from center to guard as a pro, which is a little bit of a peculiar move considering his closer-to-average physical traits. Ultimately, the experience should improve his chances of settling in as a swing interior backup and bolstering the depth on a unit that was ravaged by injuries during the 2025 campaign. Though the Chargers may eventually expect more after investing a second-round draft pick in the two-time All-SEC performer.