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Okay, so the 2025 NFL draft is done, like…kaput. And now, everyone’s getting all hyped up about the 2026 draft class. Why? Because, apparently, there’s some juicy stuff to look out for. Especially with quarterbacks—seems like there might be a bit of a comeback happening here, more first-rounders expected. Which is kinda exciting, I guess. Much like how 2025 was all about those defensive linemen beefing things up. That’s still a thing, by the way.
But okay, let’s talk a bit about these quarterbacks, shall we? It’s all a bit of a guessing game right now (who doesn’t love that?), but apparently, Clemson’s Cade Klubnik had a pretty sweet 2024 season. And then there’s Garrett Nussmeier from LSU and Drew Allar from Penn State. What’s the buzzword people are using? “High-upside.” Right, Sawyer Robertson and LaNorris Sellers are also names getting tossed around.
Here’s the twist, though: they might not all look this impressive when draft day rolls around. Ever noticed how things tend to shrink when they actually matter? Field Yates thinks Nussmeier’s the big shot to watch. Kid throws accurately, or so I heard. But hey, we’re still talking about 29 touchdowns, right? I wouldn’t mind those stats!
Not to forget Arch Manning from Texas. He’s got that royal football family thing going on, which—let’s be real—adds a huge magnifying glass to everything he does. But whether he’s heading for the 2026 draft, who knows? Two starts don’t scream certainty.
Anywho, let’s shift gears to those non-QBs. Caleb Downs from Ohio State is all the rage. He’s supposedly my top dude, though…it’s a bit wild when safeties get so much hype. Talent, they say. You watch him and it’s like witnessing a poetry in motion, explosive and versatile.
And those Clemson guys—Peter Woods and T.J. Parker, defensive line warriors. The new coordinator, Tom Allen, is expected to level them up quite a bit. I think they’re on lots of radars.
Now, for a bit of a wildcard—sleepers, because who doesn’t love rooting for an underdog? Watching the transfer portal is like a sport in itself, and Dillon Thieneman, Oregon’s new safety, caught my eye this winter. He had like 174 tackles at Purdue, which isn’t something you just ignore.
Let’s talk about team surprises. Illinois could be sneaky good—they’ve got Gabe Jacas, possibly a 2026 first-round pick. Not to be overlooked with guys like Xavier Scott and J.C. Davis on board.
As for the tapes I’m pumped to watch? Utah’s Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu. Tackles with potential, though Fano might switch to center. And let’s not skip Keldric Faulk from Auburn. The guy is like a human slingshot on the field.
So there it is. A mix of hopeful thinking, solid stats, and some outright speculation. Draft seasons are just wild rides, don’t you think?
