It’s also the beginning of a year-long chance for players to build their résumé ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Of note, Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is not included due to a lack of sample size and the belief that he’ll return to school for the 2026 season.

Mel Kiper took a strong stance on how Shedeur Sanders slipped in the NFL Draft before the Cleveland Browns picked him in the fifth round.

The 2025-26 NFL Season is just around the corner and analysts are starting to release their mock drafts. ESPN’s Field Yates released his first mock draft, having the New England Patriots select a defensive player with the 8th overall pick in next year’s draft.

A quick poll of most Chicago Bears fans would likely reveal a consensus position that sits atop a 2026 NFL Draft wish list: edge rusher. It's not because the Bears have no edge rushers worth noting. Montez Sweat has All-Pro talent,

If Saints fans thought their quarterback situation was settled for the future, think again. The search for a franchise QB is set to continue in the 2026 NFL draft, and the team could be making history in the process.

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.