We have time -- around 4 months -- before the 2026 NFL draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. But it's officially time to debut my rankings of the best prospects .
The list below is based on film study and conversations I've had with NFL scouts and evaluators over the past several months. These rankings can -- and will -- change between now and April as I study more film, have more conversations and see these players in person at all-star games and the combine. Players will rise and fall, and others will return to school.
I included my scouting reports for each prospect in the top 50, and my rankings by position are at the bottom. Underclassmen are marked with an asterisk. Let's get to it, starting with a player who could be a generational talent at his position.
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