No. 6: Cleveland Browns – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Jerry Jeudy's 2024 breakout season was a much-needed boost to their offense, but he took a step back in 2025. The future of Cleveland's quarterback room is far from set in stone, and I have them using their premium pick to get a surefire weapon on the outside. Tate can be a foundational building block for their passing game, no matter who ends up throwing the ball to him.
No. 7: Tennessee Titans via Washington Commanders – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Tennessee gains extra draft capital from Washington by trading down, and still adds the prospect who could be their top option regardless. Love is so much more than just a running back and is a perfect fit for a youth-driven offense led by 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. This is a pairing that gives the Titans serious juice as they continue to rebuild their roster.
No. 8: New Orleans Saints – Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
Cameron Jordan's reign of terror on the NFC South, at least in the black and gold, has concluded. New Orleans will undoubtedly be searching for reinforcements along their defensive line throughout the draft, and Bain Jr. is more than capable of being just that. Frame questions are a legitimate talking point, but defense as a whole is enough of a need for the Saints to trust the tape with the Hurricanes' superstar.
No. 9: Kansas City Chiefs – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Kansas City's hole at the cornerback position has been talked about at nauseum since their loss of Trent McDuffie via trade and Jaylen Watson via free agency. Wide receiver talent in the NFL is too widespread for the Chiefs' front office to enter 2026 with a patchwork secondary. Delane proved his worth against the best of the SEC in 2025 and would be inserted as the team's top CB from Day 1.
No. 10: Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Prospect fatigue has kicked in a bit with Downs, who has been in the Top 10 conversation since his phenomenal freshman campaign at Alabama. His football IQ and technical prowess are aspects that Cincinnati has severely lacked on the defensive side of the ball. He could be a steady defender for the Bengals as they sort out how to improve one of the league's worst defenses.