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Ourlads Top 32 3.0

Updated: 01/22/2026 11:41AM ET

This is our latest top 32 and reflects where things stand as of 1/22/2026. Each player has information condensed from player reports. We are continuing to update position rankings and will update rankings at each position to be posted in late January along with Mock Draft 1.0. We are continuing to add more content leading up to the publishing of Ourlads’ 2026 Guide to the NFL Draft.

* Denotes Underclassmen
QB, Indiana
HT: 6050 | WT: 225  | Stats
Transfer from Cal prior to 2025 and hit the ground running at Indiana. Classic prototype body with solid frame. Excellent lower and upper body mechanics. Footwork, hips and shoulder rotation are well coordinated allowing a quick compact release. Accurate to all levels of the field with a blend of zip and touch. Has extra velocity when needed to fit tight windows. Has the tools to be an excellent pro style passer. Pocket presence is an area to improve on as he will sense phantom rush men at times.
RB, Notre Dame
HT: 6000 | WT: 214  | Stats
Decent blend of size and athleticism. Can run with power along with breakaway speed. A complete back with acceleration and deceleration that creates separation from defenders. Lethal in the open field he rarely goes down on first contact. Improving receiver. Could improve between the tackles but has upside of a difference making back.
S, Ohio State
HT: 6000 | WT: 205  | Stats
Fluid athlete with incredible quickness and agility. Unique difference maker making plays all over the field from a variety of alignments. Equally effective in the box, on a slot and deep safety. Excellent cover and ball skills with a burst reacting with the ball in the air. Can balance and react to multiple routes while reading the quarterback. Aggressive filling running lanes with solid tackling skill.
DE, Miami
HT: 6030 | WT: 275  | Stats
Thick build to go with strong hands. Has a blend of power, quickness and speed. Natural knee bender who can set the edge and make plays against the run. Athletic enough to re-direct off blocks and make plays inside or on the perimeter. Shows snap quickness with an arsenal of pass rush moves. Adept at using his hands. Has the speed and bend to turn the corner. Has the tools to be a complete player on the edge in the NFL.
WR, Arizona State
HT: 6020 | WT: 200  | Stats
Transfer from Colorado where he was the leading receiver as a true freshman. Solid size and excellent body control. Strong at the catch point he plays bigger than he is. Runs a variety of routes at a high level and lines up both at slot and outside. Knows how to get open and is adept at finding soft spots in zone coverage. May not have elite deep speed but he's fast enough and will out hustle defenders in traffic.
LB, Ohio State
HT: 6040 | WT: 243  | Stats
Versatile, lining up all over the front playing off the ball inside and overhang along with lining up on the edge. Shows natural instincts inside and generally locates the ball. Uses long arms and violent hands to stack and shed as well as slip blocks on the move. Has solid pass rush tools coming off the edge with a closing burst.
WR, Ohio State
HT: 6030 | WT: 195  | Stats
Shows excellent start/stop ability at his size which is rare for such a long-limbed athlete. A smooth operator who moves like he is on ice skates. Adept route runner who shows all of the nuances to create separation. Moves with great tempo and has the ability to gear up and down to trick corners into committing a certain way. Goes up and gets it in contested situations as well as anyone. Coordinated near the boundaries. Not the most creative or elusive runner post-catch. Will take the extra second before turning upfield and is not a natural mover with the ball in his hands.
OLB, Texas Tech
HT: 6030 | WT: 250  | Stats
Versatile player playing mostly as an on the ball edge defender but has also been effective as an overhang player. Has developed into an excellent pass rusher using extreme snap quickness and remarkable bend around the corner. Has improved playing the run with solid tackling skill. Fits as a 3-4 outside linebacker.
WR, USC
HT: 5110 | WT: 195  | Stats
Spent his first season with USC playing both corner and receiver. Rare combination of acceleration and deceleration as a route runner. Times his breaks with precision and accuracy. Excellent hands and is productive after the catch. As a former DB he has a high level understanding of coverage and how to attack it and get open. Has big play potential. Catch radius isn't the biggest but he's an easy target with a low drop rate.
OT, Utah
HT: 6060 | WT: 308
Can play left or right tackle. Excellent footwork as a pass protector he shows solid punch and mirror and can pop and recover versus powerful defenders. Explosive run blocker he consistently locks on and finishes. Has the frame to add weight without losing his asset, foot speed.
DE, Texas A&M
HT: 6020 | WT: 248  | Stats
Tall lengthy outside linebacker who uses his length effectively to take on blocks and separate. Excellent chase skill he covers a lot of ground pursuing from the backside and can chase to the perimeter and make plays. Effective as a pass rusher with his hand in the dirt. He flashes snap quickness and shows a versatile set of pass rush moves. Still developing but has a high upside.
QB, Alabama
HT: 6020 | WT: 208  | Stats
Clean and repeatable footwork with a tight, rapid release. Throws with twitchy anticipation to all levels of the route tree. Has full control of tempo and velocity and can layer the ball between levels of the defense with precision. Fast to process information both against coverage and the pass rush. Shows the feel and awareness in the pocket to avoid traffic. Protects the ball with good decision making but does not avoid throwing ball into tight windows. Will create with his legs as an accessory, not a primary weapon. Lacks experience to get a clear full picture of what he is. Will rush his mechanics at time which forces high passes over the middle. Needs to do a better job avoiding hits.
CB, Tennessee
HT: 6000 | WT: 193  | Stats
Well put together athletic corner with incredible cover skill in both man and zone. Adept at a wide variety of technique including deep outside zone coverage, hard corner, off and press man. Incredible ability to mirror route breaks in man coverage. Adept at balancing overlapping zones and reacting with the ball in the air. Solid ball skills. Has not played yet in 2025 coming off an ACL injury. Getting healthy is the key for him.
DE, Auburn
HT: 6060 | WT: 285  | Stats
Has ideal size for an NFL defensive end to go with elite power and strength. Versatile enough to play anywhere from a wide 9 down to 3 technique. Most effective in a 5 technique where he effectively stuffs the run. Has a variety of pass rush moves including a push pull to get around a tackle. More pressure than sacks and could use some refinement as a pass rusher. High upside talent.
OT, Miami
HT: 6060 | WT: 315
Physically checks all the boxes. He is a dominant player when the defender is aligned on him. Strong hands and lower body power he can knock a defender off the ball and finish the block. Improving in pass protection getting set and reacting to defenders move. Ascending player.
TE, Oregon
HT: 6030 | WT: 245  | Stats
He’ll stick his nose in there when blocking and is a quality receiver when running pass routes. Sadiq can stretch the defense with his speed. A big target who will go get the ball, he has a distinct advantage against most linebackers with his speed and quickness. Can play both attached and in the slot.
CB, LSU
HT: 6000 | WT: 190  | Stats
Has excellent footwork and mirror ability to react to route breaks. Flips his hips easily in transition as the route is extended vertically. Has the speed to stay with speed. Excellent zone awareness and positioning with ability to balance and react to multiple outside routes. Has tackling skill and range to make plays across the field.
OT, Alabama
HT: 6070 | WT: 366
Went from Alabama to Iowa and back to Alabama in 2025. A starter at the top collegiate level since day one. His reach and size are a cut above all along with unusually good knee bend for a big man. Light on his feet with an aggressive temperament. With continued development he'll be an NFL anchor at left tackle for a long time.
DE, Clemson
HT: 6030 | WT: 260  | Stats
Versatile high motor player with ideal size and athleticism for an edge defender. Plays from a two and three point stance and has effectively dropped in flat coverage. Can stack and shed playing the run and can chase down ball carriers from the backside. Shows a powerful bull rush into a move along with a variety of hand swipes and counters. Draws a lot of attention on pass plays.
WR, Washington
HT: 6040 | WT: 210  | Stats
Long and thick frame that can dominate contested situations. High success rate in traffic because of steady eye-hand coordination and the ability to stay strong against contact. Shows excellent awareness and balance near boundaries to get feet down and in bounds. Times his extension for the ball well. Smooth adjustments in the air if the ball is inaccurate. Shows slight tightness as a lateral mover which can limit his separation against tight man coverage underneath. Lack of sudden burst and change of direction can limit his yards after catch.
CB, Clemson
HT: 5110 | WT: 180  | Stats
Undersized as far as his weight but he plays bigger than he is. Mostly a nickel with some exposure to outside corner. Plays both press and off in man coverage but at his best as an underneath zone defender in the slot. Has been effective blitzing from an overhang position. Rarely misses a tackle.
LB, Ohio State
HT: 6050 | WT: 243  | Stats
Toolsy and versatile linebacker prospect possessing ideal size and length to play off the ball. He was a starting safety in 2023 before moving to linebacker. He can play overhang as well as inside. Fluid mover he has excellent change of direction skill to make plays in space. His long arms help him keep blockers at bay and he’s adept at stacking and shedding blockers on the move. As a former safety he has aptitude for coverage and can cover a lot of ground. He has the upside of an elite three down linebacker.
OG, Penn State
HT: 6040 | WT: 328
Ioane has moved to the head of the class at guard during the season. He excels as both a run and pass blocker. Powerful inline blocker he can knock defensive tackles off the ball as well as get to the second level to block linebackers. Solid pass protector he can mirror quick interior defenders, anchor against a bull rush and pass of stunts. Footwork is a major strength. Can get upright at times creating leverage problems.
OT, Utah
HT: 6060 | WT: 308
High upside prospect with excellent footwork and punch and mirror skill. Has range to ride out the speediest pass rushers. Handles counter moves with quick adjustments and smooth resets. Solid zone blocker who can climb to the second level. Lacks ideal functional strength against power. Ascending player.
ILB, Georgia
HT: 6010 | WT: 235  | Stats
Excellent initial read and react showing patience and precise angles to the ball. Smooth lateral mover with ability to maintain leverage on a back as the play moves outside. Shows elite range in pursuit but will occasionally overrun the play. Solid wrap and drive tackling skill. Improving zone defender with quick reactions with the ball in the air.
DE, Miami
HT: 6030 | WT: 280  | Stats
Sudden at the snap he shows an explosive pop with his hands and gets extension. Excellent lateral movement allows him to work inside and make plays along the line. Shows range chasing on the perimeter.. At his best as a pass rusher with an array of moves. Has speed to power along with active hands to keep blockers off him. Has an impressive bull rush into an arm under and has solid bend to turn the corner at the top of the rush. He’s proficient with various chops and swipes to go with counter moves. Missed tackle rate is a concern.
S, Oregon
HT: 6000 | WT: 205  | Stats
Long athletic safety with a versatile skill set. Has aligned all over the field including in the box and one high. Smooth pedal with fluid hips to open up and excellent lateral agility. Quick read and react with an impressive burst to close. Has vision to see the threats and quarterback. Consistently closes out throwing lanes. Excellent tackling form. Man cover technique could use some work.
DT, Ohio State
HT: 6030 | WT: 326  | Stats
Ideal size with a thick upper body and huge legs which provide a powerful base to hold the point. Quick at the snap he can engage blockers with powerful hands. With a good pad level he can forklift blockers and make plays on the line of scrimmage. Has pass rush potential and can collapse a pocket with a bull rush. Flashes a bull rush into a club move to get free. He hasn’t provided a lot as a pass rusher as he tends to pop and stop if he doesn’t get separation immediately. Solid run stuffer who should fit well with a team that plays an odd front.
CB, Arizona State
HT: 6000 | WT: 190  | Stats
Abney is a high football IQ player with excellent technical skill. Has experience in a wide variety of technique and coverage concepts. Plays press and off man along with quarters, cover three and hard corner cover two. Shows excellent footwork and transitions. Has enough speed to stay in phase deep and has a recovery burst if separated. Has ball skills with a knack for getting his hand to the catch point. May lack top end speed.
WR, Texas A&M
HT: 5110 | WT: 190  | Stats
Easy, fluid mover after the catch who is slippery to defenders. Contact balance and anticipation help him make plays with the ball in his hands. Can make himself small and strong before bursting into the open field to run away from the defense. Deceleration traits help him get separation underneath and will attack the ball when it comes his way. Plays bigger than his size suggests in traffic. Adds return game value as well.
CB, Tennessee
HT: 6000 | WT: 195  | Stats
Has played a wide variety of coverage including off and press man along with zone concepts quarters, and cover 3 and 2. Playing press man he flashes a two hand jam that can disrupt the route. Has a smooth turn and run and can mirror throughout the route tree. As a zone defender he shows vision to see and balance multiple threats. Excellent closing speed close to voids between zones. Can cover a lot of ground balancing routes. As a zone defender he shows vision to see and balance multiple threats. Excellent closing speed close to voids between zones. Can cover a lot of ground balancing routes. Can be too physical and is prone to penalties. He needs some development but he has top-notch tools.
OC, Auburn
HT: 6030 | WT: 303
Lew is an excellent pass protector who utilizes his long arms and strong frame to keep the defender at a distance while chopping his feet under a solid base. Solid toolbox against bull rushing defensive linemen. Solid footwork coordinating punch and mirror. Plays against and handles next-level competition every week. Good lower pad level he can drive a defender off the line. Adept at getting to the second level. Will need to change up some of his techniques to keep defenders on their toes. He's a little light so needs to focus on technique and pad level.