It's never too early for our analysts to stack their 2026 NFL draft boards. How do the top players at every position rank against each other?
We pulled together top-fives at every single position from four NFL draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Steve Muench. How do their evaluations differ, and which players are the unanimous No. 1s at their positions? How do the analysts view Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore and the rest of the quarterback class? How does the wide receiver group fill out, and which schools dominate the front seven positions? Who are the top cornerbacks, and which rushers lead our analysts' running back rankings?
Get a side-by-side look at all three experts' positional breakdowns. Plus, we took each analyst's overall rankings, averaged them out and came up with a consensus top-10 ranking for the 2026 class. Who makes it onto the list?
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Top 10 consensus ranking
CONSENSUS TOP-10 OVERALL RANKING
TOP PLAYERS AT EVERY POSITION
Note: Some prospects are listed under different positions for different analysts.
Last updated:
Kiper: Dec. 11
Miller: Dec. 4
Muench: Dec. 11
Reid: Nov. 21
Quarterbacks
Kiper
1. Dante Moore, Oregon
2. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
3. Ty Simpson, Alabama
4. John Mateer, Oklahoma
5. Darian Mensah, Duke
Miller
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
2. Dante Moore, Oregon
3. Ty Simpson, Alabama
4. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
5. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
Muench
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
2. Dante Moore, Oregon
3. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
4. Ty Simpson, Alabama
5. Carson Beck, Miami
Reid
1. Dante Moore, Oregon
2. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
3. Ty Simpson, Alabama
4. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
5. Jayden Maiava, USC
Running backs
Kiper
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
3. Jonah Coleman, Washington
4. Justice Haynes, Michigan
5. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Miller
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
3. Justice Haynes, Michigan
4. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
5. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
Muench
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Justice Haynes, Michigan
3. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
4. Jonah Coleman, Washington
5. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Reid
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
3. Jonah Coleman, Washington
4. Justice Haynes, Michigan
5. Kaytron Allen, Penn State
Fullbacks/H-Backs
Kiper
1. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
2. Justin Joly, NC State
3. Michael Trigg, Baylor
Miller
1. Michael Trigg, Baylor
2. Oscar Delp, Georgia
3. Bauer Sharp, LSU
Reid
1. Oscar Delp, Georgia
2. Michael Trigg, Baylor
3. Justin Joly, NC State
Wide receivers
Kiper
1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
2. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
3. Makai Lemon, USC
4. Zachariah Branch, Georgia
5. Denzel Boston, Washington
Miller
1. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
2. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
3. Makai Lemon, USC
4. Germie Bernard, Alabama
5. Denzel Boston, Washington
Muench
1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
2. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
3. Denzel Boston, Washington
4. Makai Lemon, USC
5. Germie Bernard, Alabama
Reid
1. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
2. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
3. Makai Lemon, USC
4. Denzel Boston, Washington
5. Chris Bell, Louisville
Tight ends
Kiper
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
3. Jack Endries, Texas
4. Max Klare, Ohio State
5. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
Miller
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
3. Max Klare, Ohio State
4. Jack Endries, Texas
5. John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming
Muench
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Michael Trigg, Baylor
3. Max Klare, Ohio State
4. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
5. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
Reid
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
3. Max Klare, Ohio State
4. Jack Endries, Texas
5. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Offensive tackles
Kiper
1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
2. Spencer Fano, Utah
3. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
4. Caleb Lomu, Utah
5. Trevor Goosby, Texas
Miller
1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
2. Trevor Goosby, Texas
3. Caleb Lomu, Utah
4. Spencer Fano, Utah
5. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
Muench
1. Spencer Fano, Utah
2. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
3. Caleb Lomu, Utah
4. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
5. Xavier Chaplin, Auburn
Reid
1. Caleb Lomu, Utah
2. Spencer Fano, Utah
3. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
4. Trevor Goosby, Texas
5. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
Guards
Kiper
1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
2. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
3. Cayden Green, Missouri
4. Alex Harkey, Oregon
5. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
Miller
1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
2. Cayden Green, Missouri
3. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
4. Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
5. DJ Campbell, Texas
Muench
1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
2. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
3. Cayden Green, Missouri
4. Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
5. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
Reid
1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
2. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
3. Cayden Green, Missouri
4. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
5. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
Centers
Kiper
1. Connor Lew, Auburn
2. Matt Gulbin, Michigan State
3. Logan Jones, Iowa
4. Jake Slaughter, Florida
5. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
Miller
1. Connor Lew, Auburn
2. Logan Jones, Iowa
3. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
4. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
5. Jake Slaughter, Florida
Muench
1. Connor Lew, Auburn
2. Logan Jones, Iowa
3. Jake Slaughter, Florida
4. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
5. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
Reid
1. Logan Jones, Iowa
2. Connor Lew, Auburn
3. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
4. Jake Slaughter, Florida
5. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
Edge rushers
Kiper
1. David Bailey, Texas Tech
2. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
3. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
4. Akheem Mesidor, Miami
5. Damon Wilson II, Missouri
6. T.J. Parker, Clemson
7. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
8. Zion Young, Missouri
Miller
1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
2. David Bailey, Texas Tech
3. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
4. Zion Young, Missouri
5. T.J. Parker, Clemson
6. LT Overton, Alabama
7. Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
8. Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
Muench
1. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
2. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
3. David Bailey, Texas Tech
4. Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
5. Akheem Mesidor, Miami
6. Damon Wilson II, Missouri
7. T.J. Parker, Clemson
8. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
Reid
1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
2. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
3. David Bailey, Texas Tech
4. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
5. Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
6. LT Overton, Alabama
7. T.J. Parker, Clemson
8. Zion Young, Missouri
Defensive tackles
Kiper
1. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
2. Peter Woods, Clemson
3. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
4. Caleb Banks, Florida
5. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
Miller
1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
3. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
4. Christen Miller, Georgia
5. Caleb Banks, Florida
Muench
1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. Caleb Banks, Florida
3. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
4. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
5. Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss
Reid
1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
3. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
4. Caleb Banks, Florida
5. Christen Miller, Georgia
Linebackers
Kiper
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
3. CJ Allen, Georgia
4. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
5. Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Miller
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. CJ Allen, Georgia
3. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
4. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
5. Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Muench
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
3. CJ Allen, Georgia
4. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
5. Deontae Lawson, Alabama
Reid
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
3. CJ Allen, Georgia
4. Jake Golday, Cincinnati
5. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Cornerbacks
Kiper
1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
2. Mansoor Delane, LSU
3. Kelley Jones, Mississippi State
4. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
5. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Miller
1. Mansoor Delane, LSU
2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
3. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
4. Colton Hood, Tennessee
5. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
Muench
1. Mansoor Delane, LSU
2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
3. Colton Hood, Tennessee
4. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
5. Malik Muhammad, Texas
Reid
1. Mansoor Delane, LSU
2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
4. Colton Hood, Tennessee
5. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Safeties
Kiper
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
4. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
5. Bray Hubbard, Alabama
Miller
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Kamari Ramsey, USC
3. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
4. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
5. A.J. Haulcy, LSU
Muench
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. A.J. Haulcy, LSU
3. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State
4. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
5. Keon Sabb, Alabama
Reid
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
4. A.J. Haulcy, LSU
5. Bray Hubbard, Alabama