2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Early Rankings for Next Year's Top Prospects

We just got done with one NFL Draft, but that's never gonna stop us from looking ahead to the next one.

The 2026 NFL Draft class is loaded with promise and potential, particularly at quarterback, but even the biggest names still have plenty to prove before they can truly be considered elite prospects worthy of top-10 consideration.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning will obviously get his share of headlines throughout the process, but while he's technically eligible to declare for next year's draft, it wouldn't be surprising to see him stick around the college game and gain more starting experience before making the jump to the pros (especially since he can keep making NIL money in the meantime).

Next year's offensive tackle class looks strong, as does the crop of edge rushers, but a year can make a big difference when it comes to draft stock, and how these players perform throughout the 2025 season will still have a massive impact on where they could land on draft weekend in 2026.

So, here's an early look at how I'm stacking the board for next year's draft: