26 NFL Draft stats for 2026 - including the Browns, Jacob Rodriguez, and Tyler Shough

As we enter 2026, it’s time to reset the board. Here are 26 stats every NFL Draft fan should know, from rookie impact and team draft positioning to prospect numbers.

26 stats to know for 2026

1: The Raiders currently hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

 If the draft were held today, Las Vegas would control the top selection and would likely be choosing between Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the foundation of a full rebuild.

2: Skyler Bell finished second in the nation in receiving yards and receptions

UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell had 101 receptions for 1,276 yards, both second-highest in the FBS. His performance earned him the distinction of becoming the first consensus First-Team All-American in UConn history.

33: Touchdown passes for Fernando Mendoza this season

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the FBS with 33 touchdown passes this season. His elite decision-making and ability to deliver in clutch situations are major reasons he is widely predicted to go number one overall.

19.2: Yards per catch for Florida State’s Duce Robinson

Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson leads all 2026 NFL Draft prospects with a 19.2 yards per catch average, showing his ability to make consistent plays down the field. This includes five games with at least one reception of 40 yards or more.

7: Forced fumbles by Jacob Rodriguez

Jacob Rodriguez led the nation with seven forced fumbles and added four interceptions. Any team that prioritizes creating turnovers will be very interested in his ball-hawking ability.

641: Passing yards for Tyler Shough in his last two games

Saints second-round pick Tyler Shough is emerging as the top QB from the 2025 NFL Draft. Over his last two games, he has thrown for 641 yards, over 300 in each, while totaling 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. His play has been the key reason the team has won four straight games.

159: Tackles for Fordham’s James Conway

Fordham linebacker James Conway led all Division I players with 159 tackles this season, eight more than anyone else. In addition to being a true run stuffer, he added five sacks, showing pass-rush potential. This level of production should earn him a contract as an undrafted free agent.

4: Four Day-Three picks made ESPN’s All-Rookie First Team

Four players drafted on Day Three of the 2025 NFL Draft proved that talent can be found anywhere. The Saints’ corner Quincy Riley already has 8 pass breakups, and the Bills’ Deone Walker has recorded 12.5 run stuffs, showing late-round gems can make an immediate impact.

1,451: Rushing yards for Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson

One of my top sleeper prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, Emmett Johnson leads all running back prospects with 1,451 rushing yards. He also caught 46 passes this season, showing he can contribute in both the running and passing game.

11: The New England Patriots have 11 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

New England currently holds the most selections in the 2026 draft, with 11 picks, including eight on Day Three. That’s a huge amount of draft capital for a team sitting at 13–3, firmly in contention for a Super Bowl run.

4: Four teams currently have more than one first-round pick.

After a 2025 draft where no team had multiple first-rounders, four teams now hold more than one pick in 2026: the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and Dallas Cowboys.

10: TreVeyon Henderson has 10 runs of 10+ yards this season

While TreVeyon Henderson has been inconsistent at times, missing lanes and struggling on a down-to-down basis, he remains a home run threat. So far this season, he has broken off 10 runs of at least 10 yards.

5: The Kansas City Chiefs have the fewest picks at five.

The Chiefs are missing selections in the 6th and 7th rounds, limiting their ability to reload via the draft after missing the playoffs.

71: Tetairoa McMillan needs 71 yards to reach 1,000 receiving yards

Carolina wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, a favorite for Rookie of the Year, needs just 71 receiving yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to reach 1,000 on the season. He would become only the second rookie in school history to hit 1,000 yards and the first since Kelvin Benjamin in 2014, who finished with 1,008 yards.

731: Receiving yards for Cleveland’s Harold Fannin Jr.

Despite being the sixth tight end selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, Harold Fannin Jr. has 731 receiving yards, becoming only the ninth tight end since the merger to surpass 700 yards as a rookie. He also leads fellow top-15 pick tight ends Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren with six receiving touchdowns, all while playing in one of the NFL’s worst offenses in Cleveland.

159: Tackles for Cleveland’s Carson Schwesinger

Despite Cleveland’s struggles, two rookies are standing out: Harold Fannin Jr. and Carson Schwesinger. Schwesinger has 159 tackles this season, becoming one of only five linebackers this century to record 150+ tackles, 10+ tackles for loss, and 2+ passes defensed in their rookie year.

37.5: Average yards per kickoff return for Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price

The Irish have a very good chance of having the top two running backs taken off the board in Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. While Price is an outstanding runner, he is also an extremely dangerous return man, averaging 37.5 yards per kickoff return, which ranks first in the FBS.

20: Contested catches for Houston’s Tanner Koziol

For the second straight year, Houston tight end Tanner Koziol led all tight ends in contested catches. After recording 26 contested catches in 2024, he finished this season with 20, once again outpacing every other tight end in college football.

5: Fumbles for Wake Forest’s Demond Claiborne

Wake Forest’s Demond Claiborne led the nation with five fumbles this season. Combined with his smaller size (5-10, 195), this shifty running back could face concerns that might cause him to go undrafted.

94.9: PFF receiving grade for Navy’s Eli Heidenreich

Navy slot receiver Eli Heidenreich finished the season with a 94.9 PFF receiving grade, the highest in the FBS. He dropped just one pass all year and caught 81% of his contested targets, showing why he’s a late-round prospect to watch.

2,386: Rushing yards for Curtis Allen

D2 star Curtis Allen of Virginia Union rushed for 2,386 yards this season, leading all Division I running backs. He’s a deep sleeper who could earn a training camp invite based on his production.

3,681: Passing yards for Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson leads all 2026 NFL Draft prospects with 3,681 passing yards this season, finishing second in the FBS overall. His strong arm and overall passing ability make him a quarterback to watch on Day Three of the NFL Draft.

18: Touchdowns for Illinois State’s Daniel Sobkowicz

Small-school wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz led all Division I players, FBS and FCS, with 18 touchdown receptions. At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, and with some of the strongest hands in the 2026 NFL Draft, Sobkowicz is a true red-zone threat.

16: Pass breakups by Devon Marshall

North Carolina State cornerback Devon Marshall led the FBS with 16 pass breakups this season. He also allowed just a 44% completion rate on receivers he covered and earned an 89.4 PFF coverage grade, showing strong ball skills and lockdown ability.

28.3: Average yards per punt return for Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen

Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen, a likely Day Three pick, has the potential to make a big NFL impact. He excels in the return game, averaging 28.3 yards per punt return this season, five yards more than any other player.

14.5: Sacks by Western Michigan’s Nadame Tucker

After not recording a single sack in three seasons at Houston, Western Michigan’s Nadame Tucker led the nation this year with 14.5 sacks.