2026 NFL draft position rankings: Kiper, Miller, Muench, Reid
It's never too early for our analysts to stack their 2026 NFL draft boards. How do the top players at every position rank against each other?
We pulled together top-fives at every single position from four NFL draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Steve Muench. How do their evaluations differ, and which players are the unanimous No. 1s at their positions? How do the analysts view LaNorris Sellers, Dante Moore and the rest of the quarterback class? How does the wide receiver group fill out, and which schools dominate the front seven positions? Who are the top cornerbacks, and which rushers lead our analysts' running back rankings?
Get a side-by-side look at all three experts' positional breakdowns. Plus, we took each analyst's overall rankings, averaged them out and came up with a consensus top-10 ranking for the 2025 class. Who makes it onto the list?
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Top 10 consensus ranking
CONSENSUS TOP-10 OVERALL RANKING
TOP PLAYERS AT EVERY POSITION
Note: Some prospects are listed under different positions for different analysts.
Last updated:
- Kiper: Oct. 14
- Miller: Oct. 7
- Muench: Oct. 16
- Reid: Oct. 9
Quarterbacks
Kiper
1. Dante Moore, Oregon
2. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
3. Ty Simpson, Alabama
4. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
5. John Mateer, Oklahoma
Miller
1. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
2. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
3. Dante Moore, Oregon
4. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
5. John Mateer, Oklahoma
Muench
1. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
2. Dante Moore, Oregon
3. Ty Simpson, Alabama
4. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
5. John Mateer, Oklahoma
Reid
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
2. Ty Simpson, Alabama
3. Dante Moore, Oregon
4. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
5. Carson Beck, Miami
Running backs
Kiper
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Justice Haynes, Michigan
3. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
4. Jonah Coleman, Washington
5. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
Miller
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
3. Justice Haynes, Michigan
4. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
5. Jonah Coleman, Washington
Muench
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
3. Justice Haynes, Michigan
4. Kaytron Allen, Penn State
5. Jonah Coleman, Washington
Reid
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Jonah Coleman, Washington
3. Justice Haynes, Michigan
4. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
5. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Fullbacks/H-Backs
Kiper
1. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
2. Michael Trigg, Baylor
3. Oscar Delp, Georgia
Miller
1. Oscar Delp, Georgia
2. RJ Maryland, SMU
3. Bauer Sharp, LSU
Reid
1. Oscar Delp, Georgia
2. Justin Joly, NC State
3. Max Bredeson, Michigan
Wide receivers
Kiper
1. Makai Lemon, USC
2. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
3. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
4. Zachariah Branch, Georgia
5. Ja'Kobi Lane, USC
Miller
1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
2. Germie Bernard, Alabama
3. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
4. Chris Bell, Louisville
5. Makai Lemon, USC
Muench
1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
2. Denzel Boston, Washington
3. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
4. Chris Bell, Louisville
5. Germie Bernard, Alabama
Reid
1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
2. Makai Lemon, USC
3. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
4. Chris Bell, Louisville
5. Germie Bernard, Alabama
Tight ends
Kiper
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Max Klare, Ohio State
3. Lake McRee, USC
4. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
5. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
Miller
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Jack Endries, Texas
3. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
4. Max Klare, Ohio State
5. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Muench
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Max Klare, Ohio State
3. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
4. Jack Endries, Texas
5. Michael Trigg, Baylor
Reid
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
3. Jack Endries, Texas
4. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
5. Max Klare, Ohio State
Offensive tackles
Kiper
1. Spencer Fano, Utah
2. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
3. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
4. Caleb Lomu, Utah
5. Gennings Dunker, Iowa
Miller
1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
2. Spencer Fano, Utah
3. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
4. Caleb Lomu, Utah
5. Xavier Chaplin, Auburn
Muench
1. Spencer Fano, Utah
2. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
3. Caleb Lomu, Utah
4. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
5. Drew Shelton, Penn State
Reid
1. Spencer Fano, Utah
2. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
3. Isaiah World, Oregon
4. Caleb Lomu, Utah
5. Trevor Goosby, Texas
Guards
Kiper
1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
2. Cayden Green, Missouri
3. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
4. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
Miller
1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
2. Cayden Green, Missouri
3. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
4. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
5. Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
Muench
1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
2. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
3. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
4. Cayden Green, Missouri
5. Jeremiah Wright, Auburn
Reid
1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami
2. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
3. Cayden Green, Missouri
4. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
5. Brian Parker II, Duke
Centers
Kiper
1. Connor Lew, Auburn
2. Logan Jones, Iowa
3. Matt Gulbin, Michigan State
4. Jake Slaughter, Florida
5. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
Miller
1. Connor Lew, Auburn
2. Logan Jones, Iowa
3. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
4. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
5. Jake Slaughter, Florida
Muench
1. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
2. Connor Lew, Auburn
3. Jake Slaughter, Florida
4. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
5. Logan Jones, Iowa
Reid
1. Connor Lew, Auburn
2. Logan Jones, Iowa
3. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
4. Jake Slaughter, Florida
5. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
Edge rushers
Kiper
1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
2. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
3. T.J. Parker, Clemson
4. David Bailey, Texas Tech
5. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
6. Damon Wilson II, Missouri
7. Akheem Mesidor, Miami
8. LT Overton, Alabama
Miller
1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
2. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
3. T.J. Parker, Clemson
4. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
5. Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
6. LT Overton, Alabama
7. Damon Wilson II, Missouri
8. David Bailey, Texas Tech
Muench
1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
2. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
3. Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
4. David Bailey, Texas Tech
5. LT Overton, Alabama
6. T.J. Parker, Clemson
7. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
8. Damon Wilson II, Missouri
Reid
1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
2. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
3. T.J. Parker, Clemson
4. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
5. David Bailey, Texas Tech
6. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
7. Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
8. LT Overton, Alabama
Defensive tackles
Kiper
1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
3. Caleb Banks, Florida
4. Christen Miller, Georgia
5. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
Miller
1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. Caleb Banks, Florida
3. Christen Miller, Georgia
4. Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
5. C.J. Fite, Arizona State
Muench
1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
3. Caleb Banks, Florida
4. Bear Alexander, Oregon
5. Domonique Orange, Iowa State
Reid
1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon
3. Caleb Banks, Florida
4. Bear Alexander, Oregon
5. Domonique Orange, Iowa State
Linebackers
Kiper
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. CJ Allen, Georgia
3. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
4. Jake Golday, Cincinnati
5. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Miller
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
3. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
4. CJ Allen, Georgia
5. Whit Weeks, LSU
Muench
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
3. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
4. CJ Allen, Georgia
5. Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
Reid
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
3. CJ Allen, Georgia
4. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
5. Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Cornerbacks
Kiper
1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
2. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
3. Mansoor Delane, LSU
4. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
5. Colton Hood, Tennessee
Miller
1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
2. Mansoor Delane, LSU
3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
4. A.J. Harris, Penn State
5. DJ McKinney, Colorado
Muench
1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
2. Mansoor Delane, LSU
3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
4. Colton Hood, Tennessee
5. Christian Gray, Notre Dame
Reid
1. Mansoor Delane, LSU
2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
4. Colton Hood, Tennessee
5. A.J. Harris, Penn State
Safeties
Kiper
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Bray Hubbard, Alabama
3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
4. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
5. Kamari Ramsey, USC
Miller
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Kamari Ramsey, USC
3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
4. Michael Taaffe, Texas
5. Keon Sabb, Alabama
Muench
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
3. A.J. Haulcy, LSU
4. Keon Sabb, Alabama
5. Kamari Ramsey, USC
Reid
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Kamari Ramsey, USC
3. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
4. Michael Taaffe, Texas
5. A.J. Haulcy, LSU