PRESEASON '26 NFL DRAFT RANKINGS, WIDE RECIEVERS/TIGHT ENDS

 These rankings are for my preseason top NFL Draftable players. Off course these ratings are subject to change by year end but it will be fun to see what the season  shows us. As in my Draft analysis, I use  my own eyes and metrics to rate players.  I also break down some positions differently than most. I find this very important and  the root cause of so many mistakes in the draft process. Even with all the advancements today many, many NFL executives and Draft analysts are still operating in caveman modes of years gone by and failing!!   New for this season I've added a Comments section just for some added context clarifying my opinion on players.                       

  OUTSIDE WR's

This group will likely change the most as the season unfolds. Solid, deep class, great size and atheticism

  CLASS GRADE   A-

Rk     Player                       Sch       Ht     Wt      Comments        

1.Jordyn Tyson             AzSt     6-2    195    He's "the guy" this season, we'll see how he responds to that pressure.

2.Carnell Tate                OhSt    6-2    191     Complete player,size speed, well coached, mature, rock solid off the field!

3.Duce Robinson         FlaSt    6-6    222     Former TE still doesn't understand how good he can be.

4.Nic Anderson              LSU     6-4    209     If healthy he will explode. has all the tools.

5.De'Zhaun Stripling Miss     6-2    200     He improves massively with solid QB play.

6.Nyck Harbour           SCar     6-5    235     Physical FREAK that must learn how to use his gifts, he can own this list, if he wants to!

7.Germie Bernard        Ala       6-1    202     Should evolve to an excellent possession guy.

8.Reggie Virgil              TxTch  6-2     190     MAC transfer will fit right in and excel!

9.Isaiah Horton              Ala     6-3     209     Moves into bigger roll. excellent possession potential.

10.Denzel Boston       Wash   6-4     209     Great size, excellent route runner, great possession ability.

Others to watch:

Malachi Fields NDame, Caleb Douglass TxTch, Ja'Kobi Lane USC, Elijah Sarratt Ind, Josh Cameron Bay(KR), Harrison Wallace Miss, Chris Bell Louis, Eric McAlister TCU, Noah Thomas Geo, Bryce Lance NDSt, J Michael Sturdivant Fla, Dillion Bell Geo, 

  SLOT WR's

Class with more potential than actual production, players returning from injury  and several transfers.

 CLASS GRADE B+

Rk     Player                       Sch        Ht        Wt      Comments        

1.Eric Singleton             Aub      5-10    178      Wildly talented slot WR, quick, dangerous, versatile. He could have picked a better school   

2.Eugene Wilson            Fla       5-11     189      Back from injury, look for a big season.

3.Evan Stewart              Ore      5-11      175      Has it all. Quickness, speed, runs clean routes, but could be a bit bigger/stronger

4.Zachariah Branch    Geo      5-10      180       Solid possession player, doubles as KR

5.Barrion Brown           LSU     5-11      180       Classic slot guy, great possession WR, runs sweeps, dangerous KR

6.Aaron Anderson        LSU     5-7        188        Shorter, compact player with excellent YAC.

7.Makai Lemon              USC    5-11      195       Has the versatility to move outside adding to his worth.

8.Antonio Williams     Clem   5-11     190        Has some versatility, can play outside, runs sweeps, solid KR, just not great anywhere.

9.Ja'Mori Maclin           Ky        5-11     190        In primary roll this season, he will respond well, maybe better than this.

10.Dieon Burks             Okl       5-10     181       Much better QB play will help him, he may well mover up this list

Others to watch:

KD Concepcion TxA&M, Squirrell White Fla St, Malik Rutherford GaTch,  Kevin Coleman Mo, Vinny Anthony Wisc, Jayce Brown KanSt, Kobie Prentice Bay/

                                                                TIGHT ENDS

Nice year, numerous players with Day 1/2 potential.

CLASS GRADE A

Rk     Player                       Sch       Ht      Wt      Comments        

1.Max Klare                    OhSt     6-4     236     He will be a key player this season, the rest of CFB will soon now about him.

2.Eli Stowers                  Vand    6-4     235     Former QB gets better every season.

3.Joe Royer                     Cin       6-5     255     Prototype size, nice athlete, strong blocker.

4.Lawson Luckie          Geo      6-4     240     If QB play is solid look for him to explode.

5.RJ Maryland               SMU     6-2     237     Forget he is undersized; dude can play!

6.Benjamin Brahmer IoSt      6-7     250     Another in the long line of solid TE's from this program

7.Dae'Quan Wright    Miss     6-3      255     Great frame, nice hands, solid blocker, He will shine in lead roll at TE this season

8.Tanner Koziol             Hou     6-6      240     Long athletic MAC transfer should enjoy this team.

9.Jack Endries                Tx       6-4      240     This offense is TE friendly, that will continue.

10.Kenyon Sadiq          Ore     6-3      245      He will flourish in #1  roll.

Others to watch:

John Michael Gyllenborg Wyo, Justin Jolley NCSt, Marlin Klein Mich, Mike Trigg Bay, Oscar Delp Geo, Garrett Oakley KanSt, Lake McRee USC, Will Kacmarek OhSt, Jake Johnson N Car, Jack Veiling Mich St, Miles Kitselman Tenn.