We've finally arrived at Week 1 of the 2025 college football season . I can't wait to see some of the top prospects from the 2026 NFL draft class in action. Texas quarterback Arch Manning facing off against Ohio State safety Caleb Downs ? LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier vs. defensive tackle Peter Woods and a loaded Clemson defense? This is going to be fun.
Now, it's really early. The 2026 draft is still almost eight months away. But in celebration of college football kicking off -- and the NFL season not being far behind -- I decided to make some way-too-early predictions about this class and what might happen when the clock starts on Round 1 next April.
How many QBs will go on Day 1? Which schools could take over the draft? Which prospects might headline the class? Her