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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Carson Beck #QB04 of Miami participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 04: Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) warms up on the sideline during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on October 4, 2025, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Gophers’ QB Drake Lindsey Leaves Lasting Impression

By Daniel Kelly | July 6, 2026
University of Minnesota quarterback (QB) Drake Lindsey closed out the season in dramatic fashion. He...
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PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 4, 2025: UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Garrett Digiorgio (72) and UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Sam Yoon (64) help up UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) after the quarterback ran for extra yardage against Penn State at the Rose Bowl on October 4, 2025 in Pasadena, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Nico Iamaleava Receives Undraftable Free Agent Grade

By Daniel Kelly | June 29, 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) warms up throwing...
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EUGENE, OREGON - APRIL 25: Quarterback Dylan Raiola #8 of the Oregon Ducks warms up before the spring football game at Autzen Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Dylan Raiola is Trending in the Right Direction

By Daniel Kelly | June 22, 2026
KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 28: Dylan Raiola #15 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers passes the...
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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 28: Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils snaps the ball during the second half of a football game against the Elon Phoenix at Wallace Wade Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

Quarterback Darian Mensah Needs to Realize his Limitations

By Daniel Kelly | June 15, 2026
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 01: Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils looks...
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 31: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms up prior to facing the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Quarterback CJ Carr Passes the Eye Test

By Daniel Kelly | June 8, 2026
SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 4: CJ Carr #13 of the University of Notre Dame...
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DENTON, TX - NOVEMBER 01: A sign cheerling on North Texas Mean Green quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) hangs from the upper deck during the game between the North Texas Mean Green and the Navy Midshipmen on November 1, 2025 at DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Quarterback Drew Mestemaker Earns 4th Round Grade

By Daniel Kelly | June 1, 2026
KALAMAZOO, MI - SEPTEMBER 06: North Texas Mean Green quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) prepares to...
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EUGENE, OREGON - NOVEMBER 22: Jayden Maiava #14 of the USC Trojans looks up towards the scoreboard during the second half of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Jayden Maiava Needs to Tame That Big League Arm

By Daniel Kelly | May 25, 2026
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Jayden Maiava #14 throws a pass to Ja'Kobi Lane...
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Ohio State Quarterback Julian Sayin Looks the Part?

By Daniel Kelly | May 18, 2026
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 29: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks...
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CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 22: Brendan Sorsby #2 of the Cincinnati Bearcats drops back to pass during the first quarter against the BYU Cougars at Nippert Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Question Marks Surround Quarterback Brendan Sorsby

By Daniel Kelly | May 11, 2026
CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 11: Quarterback Brendan Sorsby #2 of the Cincinnati Bearcats seen in...
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AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Puts Second Round Grade on Arch Manning

By Daniel Kelly | May 4, 2026
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after throwing...
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Fans gather in front of the stage prior to Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

There’s First Round Talent Still Available on Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft

By Daniel Kelly | April 24, 2026
A total of 13 prospects from my Pre-2026 NFL Draft Top-32 First Round Value Board...
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 27: The on the clock branding is displayed for the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday April 27, 2023 at Union Station in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Las Vegas Raiders are now on the Clock

By Daniel Kelly | April 23, 2026
I took one full day off at the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. Day...
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Carson Beck #QB04 of Miami participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Former Scout Releases 2026 NFL Draft First Round Value Board ⎯ The Pick Is In…

By Daniel Kelly | April 14, 2026
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 06: The name plate of Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza (15) stitched to the back of his jersey while he celebrates winning the Big Ten Championship football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on December 6, 2025 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout “Fernando Mendoza is a Guaranteed Bust”

By Daniel Kelly | April 12, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers warms up...
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CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 11: Ohio State Buckeyes DL Kayden McDonald (98) prior to a college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini on October 11, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IN (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ohio State Defensive Tackle Kayden McDonald Makes a Difference

By Daniel Kelly | April 10, 2026
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ohio State's (DT) #98 Kayden McDonald during a college football...
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren #DB40 of Toledo participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is Old and New School

By Daniel Kelly | April 8, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren of Toledo poses for a portrait during the...
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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 04: Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) before the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on October 4, 2025, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sonny Styles Lacks Motivation

By Daniel Kelly | April 6, 2026
COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 13: Linebacker Sonny Styles #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes seen...
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Max Iheanachor #OL29 of Arizona State participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Right Tackle Max Iheanachor Walls off the Pocket

By Daniel Kelly | April 4, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: Max Iheanachor of the Arizona State Sun Devils participates in...
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: Lee Hunter #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders runs across the field during the first half the Big 12 Championship game against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

Defensive Tackle Lee Hunter Moves the Meter

By Daniel Kelly | April 2, 2026
MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 01: Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive tackle Lee Hunter (2) in...
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: Dillon Thieneman #DB52 of Oregon participates in the 40-yard dash during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)

Safety Dillon Thieneman Cuts Down on Explosive Plays

By Daniel Kelly | March 31, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 01: Dillon Thieneman #31 of the Oregon Ducks pursues a...
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ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Kadyn Proctor #74 of the Alabama Crimson Tide lines up against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kadyn Proctor Earns First Round Grade

By Daniel Kelly | March 29, 2026
COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 11: Kadyn Proctor #74 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on...
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ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 22: Monroe Freeling #57 celebrates with Nate Frazier #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs following Frazier's touchdown during the first quarter against the Charlotte 49ers at Sanford Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Monroe Freeling is What he is

By Daniel Kelly | March 27, 2026
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Monroe Freeling #57 of the Georgia Bulldogs plays against the...
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Francis Mauigoa #61 of the Miami Hurricanes plays against the NC State Wolfpack during the second quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Right Tackle Francis Mauigoa Shows he has What it Takes

By Daniel Kelly | March 25, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Francis Mauigoa #61 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on...
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EUGENE, OREGON - DECEMBER 20: Oregon Ducks fans show their support for Kenyon Sadiq #18 of the Oregon Ducks during the third quarter against the James Madison Dukesduring the 2025 College Football Playoff First Round Game at Autzen Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Kenyon Sadiq Scores Top-10 Grade in the 2026 NFL Draft

By Daniel Kelly | March 23, 2026
EUGENE, OREGON - NOVEMBER 22: Kenyon Sadiq #18 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates a touchdown...
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STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Dani Dennis-Sutton #33 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before the snap against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium on October 11, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

There’s Just Something About Dani Dennis-Sutton

By Daniel Kelly | March 21, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Dani Dennis-Sutton #33 of the Penn State Nittany Lions...
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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 01: Blake Miller #78 of the Clemson Tigers reads blocks the defense during the first half of a football game against the Duke Blue Devils at Memorial Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

Clemson Right Tackle Blake Miller “Mr. Dependable”

By Daniel Kelly | March 19, 2026
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 11: Blake Miller #78 of the Clemson Tigers in action...
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 25: Tacario Davis #8 of the Washington Huskies intercepts a pass intended for Hank Beatty #80 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Husky Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Gives Cornerback Tacario Davis First Round Grade

By Daniel Kelly | March 17, 2026
SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 10: Washington (CB) #8 Tacario Davis during a college football game...
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PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Olaivavega Ioane #71 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 40-36. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Offensive Guard Olaivavega Ioane is a Smart and Brutal Blocker

By Daniel Kelly | March 15, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Olaivavega Ioane #71 of the Penn State Nittany Lions...
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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 01: Antonio Williams #0 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled by Caleb Weaver #3 and Chandler Rivers #0 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of a football game at Memorial Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

Clemson Wide Receiver Antonio Williams “Gets it Done”

By Daniel Kelly | March 13, 2026
CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 22: Clemson Tigers wide receiver Antonio Williams (0) during a college...
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: WR Zachariah Branch #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures a first down during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday January 1, 2026 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Loves Zachariah Branch

By Daniel Kelly | March 11, 2026
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 1: Wide receiver Zachariah Branch #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs...
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ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Germie Bernard #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Germie Bernard Changes the Complexion of an Offense

By Daniel Kelly | March 9, 2026
COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 11: Germie Bernard #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on...
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STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 27: Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Colton Hood (8) celebrates while returning an interception for a TD during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Mississippi State Bulldogs on September 27, 2025, at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi.(Photo by Jason Homan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colton Hood is a Press-Man Cornerback Through and Through

By Daniel Kelly | March 7, 2026
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 11: Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers plays against the...
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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 29: Caleb Banks #88 of the Florida Gators celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Florida State Seminoles during the second quarter of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Defensive Tackle Caleb Banks has Man Moving Power

By Daniel Kelly | March 5, 2026
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 18: Caleb Banks #88 of the Florida Gators looks on before...
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COLLEGE STATION, TX - OCTOBER 11: Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) sacks Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) during the second half of the game on October 11, 2025, at Kyle Stadium in College Station, TX. (Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Texas A&M Edge Cashius Howell is Quarterback Minded

By Daniel Kelly | March 3, 2026
COLLEGE STATION, TX - DECEMBER 20: Cashius Howell #9 of the Texas A&M Aggies rushes...
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COLUMBUS, OHIO - AUGUST 30: Anthony Hill Jr. at the Texas vs Ohio State football game on August 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by The University of Texas Athletics/University Images via Getty Images)

Texas Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is a Good Football Player

By Daniel Kelly | February 28, 2026
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - OCTOBER 18: Anthony Hill Jr. #0 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after...
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CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 18: Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) during a college football game between the SMU Mustangs and the Clemson Tigers on October 18, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Defensive Tackle Peter Woods “Soft” on 2025 Game Film

By Daniel Kelly | February 25, 2026
CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 01: Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) during a college...
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AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Keldric Faulk #15 of the Auburn Tigers lines up against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Defensive Lineman Keldric Faulk has Grown Man Power

By Daniel Kelly | February 22, 2026
WACO, TX - August 29: Auburn Tigers DE Keldric Faulk gets ready for a play...
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Arvell Reese #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks off the field after warm ups before the game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Blake Dahlin/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Better Watch the Arvell Reese Game Film Closely

By Daniel Kelly | February 19, 2026
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 22: Linebacker Arvell Reese #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes seen...
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 17: Carson Beck #11 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on during the first half of the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout’s 2026 NFL Draft QB Board ⎯ Fernando Mendoza QB7

By Daniel Kelly | February 16, 2026
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 28: A line of NFL footballs on the ground during pregame...
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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Mansoor Delane #4 of the LSU Tigers celebrating against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Ella Hall/LSU/University Images via Getty Images)

LSU Cornerback Mansoor Delane Covers Like a Blanket

By Daniel Kelly | February 13, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 2: Mansoor Delane #4 of the LSU Tigers in action...
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TEMPE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 30: Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson #0 of the Arizona State Sun Devils warms up before the game against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Mountain America Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Wide Receiver Jordyn Tyson Creates Throwing Windows

By Daniel Kelly | February 10, 2026
TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Jordyn Tyson #0 of the Arizona State Sun Devils during...
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Wide Receiver Makai Lemon is Electric

By Daniel Kelly | February 7, 2026
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 30: Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans lines up...
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LUBBOCK, TEXAS - OCTOBER 11: David Bailey #31 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders lines up during the first half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Jones AT&T Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

David Bailey Looks Like a Man Among Boys on Game Film

By Daniel Kelly | February 4, 2026
MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 01: Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) before the...
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PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 15: Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) carries the football during the third quarter of the college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Pittsburgh Panthers on November 15, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jeremiyah Love Hall of Fame Grade

By Daniel Kelly | February 1, 2026
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 15: Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rushes...
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MORGANTOWN, WV - SEPTEMBER 27: Spencer Fano #55 of the Utah Utes reacts during a college football game against the West Virginia Mountaineers on September 27, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Offensive Tackle Spencer Fano Sets the Edge

By Daniel Kelly | January 29, 2026
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 30: Spencer Fano #55 of the Utah Utes blocks during the...
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025: Rueben Bain Jr. #4 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Edge Rusher Rueben Bain Jr. Takes Over Games (Whenever he Feels Like it)

By Daniel Kelly | January 26, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 17: Miami (FL) Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4)...
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On October 18, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) makes a catch in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. (Photo by Ross Harried/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Wide Receiver Carnell Tate Looks Special on Game Film

By Daniel Kelly | January 23, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 08: Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) warms...
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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: Carson Beck #11 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies 10-3 during the 2025 College Football Playoff First Round Game at Kyle Field on December 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Carson Beck 2026 NFL Draft QB1

By Daniel Kelly | January 20, 2026
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 07: Trey Moore #8 of the Texas Longhorns tackles Carson Beck...
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CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 11: Ohio State Buckeyes S Caleb Downs (2) during a college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini on October 11, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IN (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Caleb Downs Shutdown Safety

By Daniel Kelly | January 17, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Caleb Downs #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes lines up...
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COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers walks down the field during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 01, 2025 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Rajvir Bal Doesn’t Have a First Round Grade on Fernando Mendoza

By Rajvir Bal | January 13, 2026
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 04: Las Vegas Raiders fan Ezra Kheel (L) of Nevada...
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BEREA, OHIO - MAY 10: A detail view of the NFL Shield logo on a ball during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jalen McClendon, CB, Bowling Green

By Daniel Kelly | January 10, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Zach Moss #21 of the Indianapolis Colts runs for a...
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: QB Trinidad Chambliss #6 of the Ole Miss Rebels scrambles away from DB Daylen Everette #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between Ole Miss Rebels and Georgia Bulldogs on January 1, 2026, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Trinidad Chambliss⎯Wow

By Daniel Kelly | January 6, 2026
OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 20: Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) readies to play...
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 06: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) under center during the SEC Championship college football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on December 6th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Alabama QB Ty Simpson Earns NFL Developmental Grade

By Daniel Kelly | January 3, 2026
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 06: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) runs the ball during the...
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dante Moore (5) prior to of the College Football game between the Oregon Ducks and the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Gives QB Dante Moore First Round Grade

By Daniel Kelly | December 31, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) paces during the Oregon...
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers looks on against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Will Fail With the Team That Selects him if he goes in the First Round

By Daniel Kelly | December 28, 2025
I INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 06: Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) does an interview...
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AMES, IA - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Jalon Daniels #6 of the Kansas Jayhawks threw the ball during pregame warmups at Jack Trice Stadium on November 22, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)

Jalon Daniels Compares to Former NFL QB Rodney Peete

By Daniel Kelly | December 25, 2025
LAWRENCE, KS - NOVEMBER 28: Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) looks up in the...
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 29: Cade Klubnik #2 of the Clemson Tigers warms up during the first half of a football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

Clemson QB Cade Klubnik Has a Chance

By Daniel Kelly | December 22, 2025
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 29: Cade Klubnik #2 of the Clemson Tigers passes the...
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BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 20: Garrett Nussmeier #18 of the LSU Tigers in action against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions on September 20, 2025 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jeanne Beebe/LSU/University Images via Getty Images)

LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier Slides Down 2026 NFL Draft Board

By Daniel Kelly | December 19, 2025
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 14: Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers during the...
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Drew Allar #15 of the Penn State Nittany Lions walks the sideline after the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium on November 22, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Drew Allar Could be the Steal of the 2026 NFL Draft

By Daniel Kelly | December 16, 2025
STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 13: Drew Allar #15 of the Penn State Nittany Lions...
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 29: Lanorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks looks on during the second half of a football game against the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

LaNorris Sellers Scores Second Round Grade

By Daniel Kelly | December 13, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs...
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ATHENS, GEORGIA - AUGUST 31: Blake Miller #78 of the Clemson Tigers blocks Mykel Williams #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Clemson Right Tackle Blake Miller Adds His Name to the Mix

By Daniel Kelly | December 10, 2025
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) looks on during...
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 9: Star Thomas #17 of the Duke Blue Devils runs with the ball against Brandon Cisse #2 and Devon Betty #8 of the NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 9, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Cornerback Brandon Cisse has Concerning 2024 Game Film

By Daniel Kelly | December 7, 2025
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 07: North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Brandon Cisse (2) gets the...
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EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 12: Defensive lineman Kayden McDonald #98 of the Ohio State Buckeyes stands on the field against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Kayden McDonald was an Inconsistent Run Stuffer on 2024 Film

By Daniel Kelly | December 4, 2025
EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 28: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (98) stops...
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AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Arch Manning Sends Message to the NFL vs. No. 3 Texas A&M

By Daniel Kelly | December 1, 2025
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns scrambles during the...
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 5: Germie Bernard #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at FirstBank Stadium on October 5, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)

Alabama Wide Receiver Germie Bernard Leaves an Impression

By Daniel Kelly | November 27, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Germie Bernard #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against...
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AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns turns with the ball after a snap during the SEC football game between Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks on November 22, 2025, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Arch Manning Auditions for the NFL vs. No. 81 Arkansas

By Daniel Kelly | November 24, 2025
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 22: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up prior...
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LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 01: USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates during the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic game between the LSU Tigers and the USC Trojans on September 1, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Zachariah Branch Grows on Former NFL Scout

By Daniel Kelly | November 23, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 12: USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) looks on...
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin KC Concepcion #10 of the NC State Wolfpack runs for a touchdown in the second half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on September 22, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

KC Concepcion Didn’t Stand Out Much on 2024 Game Film

By Daniel Kelly | November 20, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin KC Concepcion #10 of the NC State Wolfpack catches...
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ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Arch Manning (16) of the Texas Longhorns looks for a receiver during the Saturday evening college football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Texas Longhorns on November 15, 2025 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Arch Manning Gets Battle Tested vs. No. 5 Georgia

By Daniel Kelly | November 17, 2025
ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 15: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns looks on before...
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CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Chris Bell #0 of the Louisville Cardinals misses a pass during the first quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

Louisville Wide Receiver Chris Bell is a Ball Magnet

By Daniel Kelly | November 15, 2025
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 21: Chris Bell #0 of the Louisville Cardinals runs for a...
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