Max Chadwick

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College Football Analyst at Pro Football Focus

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10 defensive linemen to know for the 2026 NFL Draft

6 days ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Clemson is home to the best edge defender and interior defender: T.J. Parker and Peter Woods are poised to be top draft picks in 2026. Another first-round Penn State edge defender? The Nittany Lions could have their third first-round edge defender in as many years in Dani Dennis-Sutton.
10 offensive linemen to know for the 2026 NFL Draft

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Will Kadyn Proctor be OT1? The Alabama left tackle may be the early favorite to be the top tackle in the class, thanks to his absurd athleticism at his monstrous size. The 2026 NFL Draft will feature an excellent interior class: The interior offensive line group is incredibly strong entering 2026, headlined by Florida center Jake Slaughter.
10 tight ends to know for the 2026 NFL Draft

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Eli Stowers is the early TE1 favorite: Vanderbilt’s star is the early top tight end prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft as the most valuable player at the position over the past two seasons, per PFF’s Wins Above Average metric. Four transfers make the cut: Four tight ends on this list switched schools this offseason, former Cal walk-on Jack Endries.
10 wide receivers to know for the 2026 NFL Draft

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Jordyn Tyson is the early WR1 favorite: The Arizona State star had a breakout season last year and is a projected first-round pick in 2026. Another Ohio State first-round pick? While Jeremiah Smith is not eligible to be selected until 2027, Carnell Tate will look to become the sixth first-round Buckeye wide receiver in the past five drafts.
2006 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Andrew Whitworth goes No. 1: The Texans nab a future Hall-of-Fame left tackle over their original selection of North Carolina State edge defender Mario Williams. Brandon Marshall heads to the Titans: Marshall goes third overall in this redraft, giving the Titans a superstar wide receiver who was originally a fourth-round pick.
10 running backs to know for the 2026 NFL Draft

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Jeremiyah Love is the early RB1 favorite: The rising Notre Dame junior is college football’s biggest star at running back. Not one, but two Penn State backs to know: Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen project as two of the best running back prospects in next year’s draft. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team.
10 quarterbacks to know for the 2026 NFL Draft

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Could Arch Manning be QB1?: Texas' starting quarterback will look to continue his family’s quarterback dynasty. LaNorris Sellers is the biggest boom-or-bust prospect: South Carolina’s star signal-caller has the best physical tools in the class but still needs plenty of refinement as a passer. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team.
2025 NFL Draft: 10 Day 3 picks who can play big roles

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Is Shedeur Sanders QB1 in Cleveland? The Colorado product has a chance to win the Browns’ starting quarterback job immediately, despite dropping to the fifth round. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. Final chance to claim 25% off PFF+: Use code DRAFT25 and unlock access to player grades, fantasy tools and the 2025 Draft Guide.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Way-too-early look at next year's class, including Arch Manning

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Kadyn Proctor goes No. 1 overall: Alabama’s left tackle lands with the Giants at No. 1 and has freakish tools at 6-foot-7 and 369 pounds. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. Final chance to claim 25% off PFF+: Use code DRAFT25 and unlock access to player grades, fantasy tools and the 2025 Draft Guide.
2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The top 25 players, including Arch Manning, Caleb Downs and more

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Caleb Downs at the top: The Ohio State safety is the top prospect on this way-too-early 2026 NFL Draft big board. Arch Manning QB1: Despite only starting two games, the Texas signal-caller is the top quarterback prospect in next year’s class. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team.