Destin Adams 2026 NFL Draft top 100 big board: Ranking the top players in the class as the draft quickly approaches

A to Z Sports’ NFL Draft analyst Destin Adams shares his top 100 players in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with revealing the number of first-round grades he has in the class.

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer

Apr 15, 2026 2:41 PM EDT

Fernando Mendoza, Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese earn elite ranks in Destin Adams' top 100 big board — Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) scrambles past Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The NFL Draft process has nearly run its course, with the 2026 NFL Draft just over a week away.

Make sure you are ready by getting to know who the top players are in this year’s class. My name is Destin Adams, and I am an NFL Draft analyst and Indianapolis Colts beat writer at A to Z Sports. Below is my ranking of the top 100 players in this year’s class.

To kick it off, let’s take a look at how many first-round grades I handed out this year.

Destin Adams’ 2026 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board

12 players earned first-round grades in this year’s class. This includes the likes of projected number one pick Fernando Mendoza, Ohio State Buckeyes star linebacker Sonny Styles, and other top-tier talent in the 2026 NFL Draft class.

First-round grades in the 2026 NFL Draft (1-12)

QB: 1
RB: 1
WR: 2
OL: 2
EDGE: 2
LB: 2
S: 1
CB: 1

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) gets into position during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Ranking	Position	School
1. Sonny Styles	LB	Ohio State
2. Caleb Downs	S	Ohio State
3. Jeremiyah Love	RB	Notre Dame
4. Rueben Bain Jr.	EDGE	Miami
5. Arvell Reese	LB/EDGE	Ohio State
6. Fernando Mendoza	QB	Indiana
7. Mansoor Delane	CB	LSU
8. Carnell Tate	WR	Ohio State
9. David Bailey	EDGE	Texas Tech
10. Vega Ioane	G	Penn State
11. Monroe Freeling	OT	Georgia
12. Jordyn Tyson	WR	Arizona State

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) looks on before the game against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium. Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Second round grades (13-43)

13. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Orgon
14. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
15. Francis Mauigoa, Miami, OT/G
16. Spencer Fano, OT/IOL, Utah
17. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
18. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
19. Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
20. D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
21. Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
22. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
23. T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
24. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
25. Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
26. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
27. Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
28. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
29. Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
30. KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
31. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
32. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
33. Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
34. Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
35. Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
36. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
37. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
38. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
39. Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
40. De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
41. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
42. Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
43. Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech

Aug 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Donavon Greene (3) tries to make a one handed catch behind South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Brandon Cisse (15) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Third round grades (44-72)

44. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
45. Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee
46. Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
47. Jake Slaughter, C, Florida
48. Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
49. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
50. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
51. Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
52. Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
53. Treydan Stukes, CB/S, Arizona
54. Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
55. Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
56. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
57. Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
58. Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
59. Connor Lew, C, Auburn
60. VJ Payne, S, Kansas State
61. Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
62. Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
63. C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
64. Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
65. Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
66. Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
67. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
68. Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
69. Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
70. Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
71. R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
72. Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa

Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) throws a pass during the second half of the game with Alabama at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 20-9. Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Fourth round grades (72-100)

73. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
74. Logan Jones, C, Iowa
75. A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
76. Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
77. Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
78. Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
79. Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana
80. Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
81. Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
82. Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
83. Joshua Josephs, Edge, Tennessee
84. Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
85. Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
86. Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
87. Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
88. Harold Perkins, LB, LSU
89. Bud Clark, S, TCU
90. Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
91. Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
92. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
93. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
94. Kaleb Elames-Orr, LB, TCU
95. Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
96. Trey Zuhn, OT/IOL, Texas A&M
97. Keiontae Scott, CB, Miami
98. Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
99. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
100. Genesis Smith, S, Arizona

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