The 2026 NFL
Rookie Breakdown.

Strengths

• Elite arm talent — drives the deep out and 18-yard dig with effortless velocity
• Anticipation throwing into closing windows over the middle
• Comfortable layering throws over linebackers and under safeties

Strengths

• Elite first-step quickness; consistently wins the corner before tackles can set
• Rare bend through the arc — flattens to the quarterback at a downhill angle
• Long-armed hand fighter; uses cross-chop and ghost moves with refined timing

Strengths

• Elite contact balance — bounces off arm tackles and finishes runs
• Long-strider with surprising 4.4 top-end speed in the open field
• Plus pass-catcher; runs option routes and angle routes like a slot

Strengths

• Pristine route technique — sells stems at the same speed before snapping
• Catches the ball away from his frame; rarely body-catches
• High-point ability and contested-catch radius

Strengths

• Elite range — chases plays from the backside hash to the opposite sideline
• Plus blitzer with a real pass-rush move set
• Above-average man coverage on tight ends and backs

Strengths

• Elite ball production through two SEC seasons
• Press-man technique is NFL-ready
• Mirrors stems out of breaks

Strengths

• Elite athleticism for a 230-pound off-ball defender
• Plus blitzer with edge bend
• Covers tight ends in man without panicking

Strengths

• Sudden separator at the top of routes
• Strong, late hands in contested situations
• Quick processor — reads leverage and adjusts stems