Yates' debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the top 25 prospects, plus scouting reports

Yates' debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the top 25 prospects, plus scouting reports

Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.

2026 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top prospects

Mel Kiper Jr.Jan 14, 2026, 03:45 PM ET Close Mel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on “SportsCenter,” ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+. Coming off the College The post 2026 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper’s top prospects appeared first on .

Skull Session: Four Buckeyes Earn ESPN All-American Honors, NFL Scouts See Star Potential in Payton Pierce and Luke Fickell Shares What Makes Mike Vrabel a Great Leader

Welcome to the Skull Session. Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is running it back. #AGTG pic.twitter.com/fcP0yCB0jR — Kenyatta Jackson Jr (@kjacksonjr_) January 15, 2026 Does he plan on wearing No. 2 in 2026? If so, I hope the number gives him Chase Young powers like Calvin Cambridge’s MJ sneakers in Like Mike. Oh, and Jermaine Mathews Jr. is running it back, too! And Ohio State landed three commitments! This is awesome! Have a good Friday.  T…