2025-26 NFL Draft prospect watch

[Garthshort]

I'm rooting for Diego and have followed his college career as I have a granddaughter who goes to Vanderbilt. His height might push him to Canada, but he is also a VG (and tough) runner.

 

[football karma]

here is the thing about taking a 2nd round QB like Ty Simpson (if he is there), Nussmeier, etc

Im not sure the team would truly know what they had by the end of the 2026 season.

I think the odds of a draft pick grabbing the job in the preseason are low -- and lets say he plays over the last 8 games. I think performance will be a mixed bag. We will have the 100 page "is X a franchise QB?"

The Cards are then staring at being in a position to take a far better prospect in the 2027 draft after burning a 2nd round pick the year prior.

at that point, the team has 2 young QBs -- both of whom need reps, practice time and starts.

 

[Adrian]

Jace
@AzJace
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5h


Pass rush WIN% on true pass sets:
38.6% - David Bailey
36.6% - Akheem Mesidor
35.1% - R Mason Thomas
30.3% - Rueben Bain Jr.
28.0% - Romello Height
27.1% - Arvell Reese

 

[daves]

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The comments are great!

 

[Adrian]

Jordan Reid
@Jordan_Reid
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1h


• Oscar Delp, Georgia
•Justin Joly, NC State
Finally through all of the TEs. These are two players that really stuck out. Delp seems like a player that has a lot of potential left to uncover. Joly is a movable F tight end that will contribute in 12 personnel. Strong hands.

 

[Adrian]

Daniel Jeremiah

@MoveTheSticks
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26m


Miami CB Keionte Scott is an easy one to fall in love with after studying his game-- speed, instincts, toughness & tackling. He's 24 but I don't see that as a big issue. He's ready made.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Downs isn’t as good as Ed Reed. He was about the best ever. I likened him to Eric Berry.
I think if Gannon was retained, Downs would’ve been the Cards pick. He still might be and probably worth it in this draft.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Jace
@AzJace
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5h


Pass rush WIN% on true pass sets:
38.6% - David Bailey
36.6% - Akheem Mesidor
35.1% - R Mason Thomas
30.3% - Rueben Bain Jr.
28.0% - Romello Height
27.1% - Arvell Reese

Bailey or Bust!!

 

[Adrian]

JPA

@jasrifootball
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5h
: NDSU QB Cole Payton is generating early buzz in the scouting community and could potentially be the second QB selected in this year’s draft, according to
@JasonLaCanfora


“Cole Payton is creating a strong buzz in the scouting community with multiple trusted personnel executives assuring me they have a high second-round grade on Payton and believe he is firmly the second-best talent at the quarterback position in this draft.”

 

[Adrian]

Daniel Jeremiah
@MoveTheSticks
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3h
There are a lot of day 2 starting CB's in this draft.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

PHNX Sun Devils
@PHNX_SunDevils
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5h
Should the Arizona Cardinals draft Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with the 34th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

SleeperNFL

@SleeperNFL
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@MelKiperESPN
has WR Denzel Boston as the No. 18 prospect on his Big Board.

"Boston has developed into a nuanced route runner who has Velco-esque hands, allowing him to go high or low to haul in difficult receptions."

He had 11 receiving TDs last season, averaging 14.2 YPC.

 

[Russ Smith]

JPA

@jasrifootball
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5h
: NDSU QB Cole Payton is generating early buzz in the scouting community and could potentially be the second QB selected in this year’s draft, according to
@JasonLaCanfora


“Cole Payton is creating a strong buzz in the scouting community with multiple trusted personnel executives assuring me they have a high second-round grade on Payton and believe he is firmly the second-best talent at the quarterback position in this draft.”

I actually noticed him when looking at Trey Lance's brother Bryce on youtube. Bryce is a WR and old, 24 I think, but scouts like him too. Payton is big and most of his highlights are runs, but he's a lefty and seems to have a good arm but seems like he'd be pretty raw they don't exactly have a pass heavy offense. He's also the definition of a 1 year wonder this was his 5th year and first year as a starter and threw only 225 passes all year. 22 so right age.

 

[MadCardDisease]

PHNX Sun Devils
@PHNX_SunDevils
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5h
Should the Arizona Cardinals draft Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with the 34th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

PHNX just reveals their source. The good people of X.

 

[Chopper0080]

Jace
@AzJace
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5h


Pass rush WIN% on true pass sets:
38.6% - David Bailey
36.6% - Akheem Mesidor
35.1% - R Mason Thomas
30.3% - Rueben Bain Jr.
28.0% - Romello Height
27.1% - Arvell Reese

I mean...the answer to this draft test is pretty clear. Can't wait for Monti to mess it up.

 

[Chopper0080]

Downs isn’t as good as Ed Reed. He was about the best ever. I likened him to Eric Berry.
I think if Gannon was retained, Downs would’ve been the Cards pick. He still might be and probably worth it in this draft.

Gross

 

[Adrian]

WBG84
@WBG84
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22h
Caleb Downs in his only season at Alabama was the 1st true freshman to lead the school in total tackles since 1970 and the only freshman to lead a Nick Saban defense in total tackles.

He was just 18 years old. A special player and a prolific tackler from the get-go. #NFLDraft

 

[Adrian]

Underdog NFL

@UnderdogNFL
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19m
Oregon LT Isaiah World suffered torn ACL in playoff game vs. Indiana, per
@dpbrugler
.

He "won't be attending" the NFL Scouting Combine.

 

[Adrian]

Dane Brugler

@dpbrugler
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51m


Sources: Oregon LT Isaiah World suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the playoff game vs. Indiana.Had surgery earlier this month. Won't be attending the Combine, but will be available for medical re-checks and 30 visits.

 

[Adrian]

Jack Brentnall
@Jack_Brentnall
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1h
Notable 2026 EDGE prospects' pass rush win rate in their final season (avg of 1st round picks since 2015 is 17.3%)

Rueben Bain - 23.5%
David Bailey - 21.6%
Akheem Mesidor - 20.8%
R Mason Thomas - 20.3%
Cashius Howell - 19.9%
Derrick Moore - 19.8%
Malachi Lawrence - 19.2%
Zion Young - 17.2%
TJ Parker - 15.5%
Keldric Faulk - 11.6%

 

[Adrian]

Hayden Winks

@HaydenWinks
Potential 1st-round DTs in pressure rate, removing screens and throws <2.0 seconds. Data from 2024-25:

Caleb Banks (17%)
Christen Miller (14%)
Lee Hunter (14%)
Peter Woods (9%)
NT Kayden McDonald (9%)

For reference: Harmon (22%), Graham (17%), Nolen (15%), Grant (12%) in '24.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

Hayden Winks

@HaydenWinks
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1h
Florida DT Caleb Banks vs. LSU in 2024 is top-10 overall tape. Go watch it. 6'6"/330 with 35" arms. Showed a lot of burst and chase down in that game.

Related: Gators DL is one of the biggest ever. Banks is often the 2nd or 3rd biggest DL on the field, and he is a monster.