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• WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State (No. 9 overall, No. 2 at position): He brings similar size (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) to Tyson. While sophomore Jeremiah Smith starred as Ohio State’s top target this season, Tate was no slouch (838 yards and nine touchdowns).
The NFL has seen 17 weeks of the season come and go. In the process, teams have emerged as contenders, others have sunk, and through it all, team needs have started to unfold as their front offices get ready for the NFL Draft that will be here before we know it.
The 2026 draft class isn't as deep as expected, but we still might see a few QBs come off the board in the first round. Here are the nine best prospects currently.
Here are the teams that Tennessee Titans fans should root for in Week 18 so the Titans can secure the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
The Atlanta Falcons' 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night eliminated the New York Jets from contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
The Arizona Cardinals move into the final week of the 2025 regular season with premier draft position. The team's Week 17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals pushed Arizona into the top five of the 2026 NFL Draft with a 3-13 record.
Top 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch in the Cotton Bowl between Miami and Ohio State originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Dallas Cowboys got an early start on their offseason agenda by moving on from veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs before their Week 18 game against the New York Giants.
George Gumbs Jr. spent his last two seasons with the Florida Gators after transferring from Northern Illinois.