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Combine Aftermath: Two Trades Push Ohio State Stars into CBS's Top-10 2026 Mock
sports1 month ago

Combine Aftermath: Two Trades Push Ohio State Stars into CBS's Top-10 2026 Mock

CBS Sports' post-combine first-round mock reshuffles the top 10 with two trades, pushing four Ohio State players into the top 10 (Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs). The projected order has Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders at No. 1; Reese to the Jets; David Bailey to the Cardinals; Jeremiyah Love to the Titans; Tate to the Giants; Mauigoa to the Browns; Rueben Bain Jr. to the Commanders; Makai Lemon to the Saints; with Styles (OSU) and Downs (OSU) landing at Nos. 9 and 10 via trades (Cowboys from Chiefs and Jets from Bengals, respectively). The piece also covers mock projections 11–32 and additional trades shaping the draft landscape.

via On3|
#combine#mock-draft#nfl-draft
nfl1 month ago

Steelers Eye Fallers: McCoy, Fields, Hunter Drop on McShay’s Post-Combine Board

McShay’s latest top-100 shows three Steelers-meeting prospects slipping after the Combine: Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy (No. 23) skipped testing due to a torn ACL and has drawn scrutiny of his pre-draft process, Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields (No. 49) for a 4.61 40, and Texas Tech DT Lee Hunter (No. 47) for poor combine numbers despite strong late-season tape; Pittsburgh still needs cornerback and defensive-line depth, leaving these players as potential targets in the draft’s later rounds.

via Steelers Depot|
#combine#nfl#nfl-draft
Underdogs Rise: 10 Hidden Prospects Boost Draft Stock at the NFL Combine
sports1 month ago

Underdogs Rise: 10 Hidden Prospects Boost Draft Stock at the NFL Combine

The NFL IQ feature spotlights ten under-the-radar prospects who boosted their NFL draft scores at the Scouting Combine, posting standout athletic marks (fast 40s, verticals, broad jumps, shuttle/three-cone times) that propelled their drafts stock from mid/late rounds toward Day 2 consideration, including players like Malachi Lawrence, Mike Washington Jr., Jacob Rodriguez, Bryce Lance, Sam Roush, Zavion Thomas, Enrique Cruz Jr., Charles Demmings, David Gusta and Jeff Caldwell.

via NFL.com|
#combine#draft#nfl
sports1 month ago

NFL Mock Draft 2026: Mendoza Leads QB Class as Love Breaks into the Top Five

This mock draft, updated after the NFL Combine and a Chiefs–Rams trade that sent Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, projects Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders at No. 1 and Jeremiyah Love to the Titans at No. 4, with a full 32-pick first round and concise notes on each selection (Bailey to the Jets at No. 2, Reese to the Cardinals at No. 3, Mauigoa to the Giants at No. 5, etc.), reflecting teams’ needs and combine performance.

via FOX Sports|
#combine#mockdraft#nfl
Mendoza Tops PFF’s Post-Combine Mock Draft as Simpson Breaks Into Round 1
sports1 month ago

Mendoza Tops PFF’s Post-Combine Mock Draft as Simpson Breaks Into Round 1

After the NFL combine, PFF released an updated 2026 mock draft with Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 to the Raiders and Ty Simpson cracking the first round (No. 21 to the Steelers), plus multiple Ohio State players rising up boards and a blockbuster trade sending Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs to the Rams for the 29th pick plus additional picks; the draft is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh and free agency opens March 11.

via On3|
#buckeyes#combine#mock-draft
Mendoza Tops Davis’s 2.0 Mock as OSU Stars Lead Top 10, Cards Hit Hard at No. 3
sports1 month ago

Mendoza Tops Davis’s 2.0 Mock as OSU Stars Lead Top 10, Cards Hit Hard at No. 3

NFL.com analyst Charles Davis unveiled his 2.0 mock for the 2026 NFL Draft after the Combine, projecting only one quarterback in the first round (Fernando Mendoza to the Las Vegas Raiders) and the Arizona Cardinals selecting running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3. The top 10 features a heavy Ohio State presence with Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Carnell Tate among the early picks, while other notable selections include Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 7 and Francis Mauigoa as the first O-lineman at No. 9; the draft runs April 23-25, 2026.

via On3|
#charles-davis#combine#mock-draft
Indy Showdown: Top 25 2026 NFL Draft Prospects Earn Mixed Grades at the Combine
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Indy Showdown: Top 25 2026 NFL Draft Prospects Earn Mixed Grades at the Combine

The NFL Scouting Combine wrapped with a mix of incomplete grades for players who didn’t participate and standout showings from several top-25 prospects who did test. Notable performers included LB Arvell Reese (A) and LB Sonny Styles (A+), RB Jeremiyah Love (A+) with a 4.36 40, and WR Omar Cooper Jr. (A) with a 4.42 40, while OL Max Iheanachor, Blake Miller, Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano posted elite athletic marks and solid grades. Kadyn Proctor (B) and Caleb Downs (Incomplete) were among others who drew attention for size and testing, and several noted names like Rueben Bain Jr., Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate and Jermod McCoy received incomplete grades due to non-participation. Overall, combine numbers offered some edge for a few players but were limited by opt-outs and the large, varied field.),

via CBS Sports|
#2026-draft#combine#nfl
Patriots Face Tough WR Calls as Combine Sparks Offense Reboot
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Patriots Face Tough WR Calls as Combine Sparks Offense Reboot

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, the Patriots’ offense is under the spotlight as they consider wide receiver upgrades amid Diggs’ looming $6M guarantee and potential AJ Brown links, while also weighing tight end depth with Nate Boerkircher and adding offensive line help; the event also spotlights QB prospects like Joe Fagnano and features post-combine rankings updates for various positions.

via Boston Sports Journal|
#combine#free-agency#nfl
Indy Standouts: 10 Combine Performances That Could Shape the 2026 NFL Draft
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Indy Standouts: 10 Combine Performances That Could Shape the 2026 NFL Draft

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, 300+ prospects showcased their athleticism, with 10 players notably boosting their stock: Ohio State LB Sonny Styles (4.46 40, 43.5" vertical), Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers (45.5" vertical, 4.51 40, 11'3" broad), Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. (4.33 40, 39" vertical, 10'8" broad), edge Malachi Lawrence (4.52 40, 40" vert, 10'10" broad), S Jalon Kilgore (4.40 40, 37" vertical, 10'10" broad), Texas Tech edge David Bailey (4.5/40, top speed ~22.9 mph, 14.5 sacks in 2022), LB Jacob Rodriguez (4.57 40, 38.5" vert), WR Chris Brazzell II (6'4", 198 lbs, 4.37 40), T Max Iheanachor (4.91 40, heavy measurables), and S Dillon Thieneman (4.35 40, 41" vert). The results help shape draft stock as teams weigh speed, length and burst against on-field production.

via Detroit Lions|
#athleticism#college-prospects#combine
Combine Overhaul: Zierlein’s Mock Draft 2.0 Reshapes 2026 First Round
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Combine Overhaul: Zierlein’s Mock Draft 2.0 Reshapes 2026 First Round

After the 2026 NFL Combine, Lance Zierlein released NFL Mock Draft 2.0 on NFL.com, signaling a cornerback-heavy Day 1 and several trades that could reshape the first round. Mendoza, Indiana’s Heisman-winning QB, goes No. 1 to the Raiders; Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey lands with the Jets at No. 2; Ohio State LB/EDGE Arvell Reese goes to the Cardinals at No. 3; LSU CB Mansoor Delane to the Titans at No. 4; Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy to the Giants at No. 5; and OL Francis Mauigoa to the Browns at No. 6.

via On3|
#2026-draft#combine#lance-zierlein
NFL Combine Reorders 2026 Draft Stock: Winners Up, Losers Down
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NFL Combine Reorders 2026 Draft Stock: Winners Up, Losers Down

After the NFL Scouting Combine, Ohio State linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles posted standout 4.46s and top-level athletic marks, boosting their first-round potential alongside other risers like Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez, Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman, Georgia’s Monroe Freeling, Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers, and Oklahoma’s Deion Burks. However, injuries and incomplete testing dim the outlook for Jordyn Tyson, Jermod McCoy, Malachi Fields, and Emmett Johnson, making their pro days crucial for how the 2026 draft board shakes out.

via PFF|
#combine#nfl#nfl-draft
Raiders eye versatile 2026 draft class after standout Combine showings
sports1 month ago

Raiders eye versatile 2026 draft class after standout Combine showings

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, Las Vegas is weighing a group of standout Combine performers who could fit its needs at multiple positions. Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez highlighted the group with a 4.57 40 and a 9.52 Relative Athletic Score despite shorter arms, while Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor, Oregon guard Emmanuel Pregnon, and Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. posted eye-popping athletic metrics. Cornerbacks Chris Johnson and Daylen Everette showed speed and explosiveness, with safeties and edge/defensive-line options like Jalon Kilgore, Malachi Lawrence, Zane Durant, and DeMonte Capehart also posting strong numbers that could push them into Raiders consideration in the in/near-mid rounds.

via Silver And Black Pride|
#athletic-testing#combine#nfl-draft
Combine shifts: rising prospects, trade bursts, and the looming QB market
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Combine shifts: rising prospects, trade bursts, and the looming QB market

Post-combine analysis highlights tight ends Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers as top athletic risers, notes wide variation in 40 times affecting some stock, and previews how athleticism continues to shape draft boards. The piece also recaps recent trades (Lions for Montgomery, Jets–Titans swap, Tytus Howard to the Browns) and flags potential quarterback changes this offseason, including possible moves for Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, and Malik Willis, which could redefine teams entering free agency.

via The New York Times|
#combine#draft#nfl