Brandon Cisse is one of the youngest and most athletic defensive backs in the 2026 NFL Draft class. The South Carolina cornerback previously spent two seasons at NC State and entered the draft at just 20 years old, bringing rare developmental upside. In this film breakdown, we analyze Brandon Cisse’s explosiveness, hip fluidity, long speed, and coverage ability. His 41-inch vertical and 131-inch broad jump highlight the elite athletic traits that show up on tape, especially when driving on routes or recovering downfield in coverage. While Cisse’s athletic profile is outstanding, the film also shows areas for growth. Developing better timing, improving ball skills, and gaining experience in zone coverage will be key areas as he transitions to the NFL. With elite physical traits and plenty of time to develop, Cisse is a high-upside defensive back prospect who could become a very impactful NFL player with the right development. Evaluate Brandon Cisse and view other draft grades on We-Draft.com.

Oregon running back Noah Whittington is one of the most experienced backs in college football. After beginning his career at Western Kentucky and spending the last four seasons with the Ducks, Whittington enters the 2026 NFL Draft conversation with a deep résumé and a polished running style. In 2025, Whittington produced his most efficient season with 829 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns, and 6.4 yards per carry, showing the patience, vision, and downhill efficiency that define his game. At 5'8", he uses his compact frame and lateral agility to work through traffic, find cutback lanes, and attack leverage in both the first and second level of the defense. This breakdown looks at the traits that show up on film — including Whittington’s elite patience behind the offensive line, efficient running style, second-level vision, contact balance, and overall feel for angles in space. While his age and size may raise questions for some evaluators, his experience and football intelligence give him one of the higher floors among running back prospects. Watch the full breakdown to see how Whittington’s vision, elusiveness, and efficiency translate to the next level and where he may land in the NFL Draft. Evaluate Noah Whittington and view other draft grades on We-Draft.com.

Ola Ioane is one of the most physically powerful interior offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft class. The Penn State offensive guard stands 6'4", 320 pounds and already shows the traits teams look for in a starting NFL guard.

In pass protection, Ioane combines strong footwork, balance, and elite grip strength that makes it extremely difficult for defensive linemen to disengage once he gets his hands inside. His lower body strength allows him to consistently drop anchor against bull rushes, while his patience in pass sets keeps him in position against interior counters.

As a run blocker, Ioane’s upper body power shows up on tape. He thrives in gap schemes where he can use his strength on down blocks, pull blocks, and kick-outs to create movement at the point of attack. His ability to take smart angles when climbing to the second level also helps maximize his athleticism.

While Ioane may not have elite lateral agility in space, his patience and technique help mitigate that limitation in pass protection. When kept within his strengths, he projects as a powerful and reliable interior offensive lineman at the next level.

This breakdown covers Ioane’s pass protection, run blocking, strengths, weaknesses, and where he could land in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Jake Golday is a 6’4.5”, 239-pound linebacker who spent two seasons at Cincinnati after transferring from Central Arkansas, and his combine testing backed up what shows on tape. In this breakdown, we run through Golday’s athletic profile (4.62 40, 39" vertical, 125" broad), how Cincinnati deployed him across the defense (off-ball, overhang, and even split out), and what that explosiveness looks like when he triggers downhill and closes in a straight line. We also dive into the physical side of his game—taking on blocks, using length and violent hands to shed, and bringing mass to contact—before getting into the areas that can show up in space: pad level, lateral agility, and the timing/urgency in pass drops. Finally, we wrap it up with the overall draft range and how his frame + burst project to the next level. Evaluate Jake Golday and view other draft grades on We-Draft.com.

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar entered the 2025 season with significant NFL Draft buzz, but an ankle injury against Northwestern cut his year short. Despite that setback, Allar still showed the physical traits that NFL teams covet in a franchise quarterback. At 6'5", 230 pounds, Allar brings prototypical NFL size and elite arm strength to the position. His ability to generate velocity allows him to attack tight throwing windows and deliver the football quickly when his first read is open. He also shows functional athleticism, moving well inside the pocket and extending plays when pressure breaks down protection. However, Allar’s evaluation comes with notable developmental questions. His lower-body mechanics can become inconsistent, which affects velocity and accuracy when throwing under pressure. Touch and ball placement on layered throws downfield also fluctuate, and his decision-making can decline when working beyond his first progression. Because of his combination of physical traits and developmental areas, Allar projects as a high-upside quarterback prospect who may benefit from time to develop before becoming a full-time NFL starter. Evaluate Drew Allar and view other draft grades on We-Draft.com.

Keldric Faulk measured in at 6’6”, 276 pounds with nearly 34.5-inch arms at the NFL Combine — but the most important number might be his age. At just 20 years old, the Auburn defensive lineman is one of the youngest prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class.

In this full scouting breakdown, we evaluate Faulk’s elite run defense, positional versatility, and how his size and strength translate immediately to the NFL. He’s already a stout edge setter with the lower-body anchor and upper-body power to control offensive tackles. On passing downs, his athletic traits and interior rush upside make him a creative chess piece for defensive coordinators.

While his pass-rush plan is still developing, the upside is clear — especially when factoring in his age, frame, and movement skills compared to players near his size. Is he a late first-round lock? Or could he rise even higher as his game continues to evolve?

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Treydan Stukes spent six seasons at Arizona and emerged as one of the most instinctive defensive backs in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle. After tearing his ACL in 2024, Stukes returned in 2025 with four interceptions, six pass breakups, and 52 tackles — earning First Team All-Big 12 honors.

At the NFL Combine, he turned heads with a 4.33 forty, a 38-inch vertical, and elite explosiveness numbers. In this breakdown, we analyze his zone instincts, ball skills, hip fluidity, physicality in the run game, and project where he fits best at the next level.

Is Treydan Stukes a Day 2 steal? Let’s dive into the strengths, weaknesses, and NFL projection.

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Cincinnati wide receiver Jeff Caldwell just had one of the most eye-popping combine performances in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle. At 6’5”, 217 pounds, Caldwell ran a blazing 4.31 40-yard dash, posted a 42-inch vertical, and a 134-inch broad jump — elite numbers for a receiver of his size.

After transferring from FCS program Lindenwood to Cincinnati in 2025, Caldwell recorded 32 receptions for 478 yards and 6 touchdowns. The production doesn’t jump off the page, but the explosiveness absolutely does.

In this full scouting report, we break down: • Straight-line speed and burst • Vertical threat ability • Ball skills and catch point consistency • Run after catch upside • Route running concerns • Press coverage struggles • Final draft grade projection

Is Jeff Caldwell a high-ceiling NFL Draft steal? Or a developmental project with risk? Let’s break it all down.

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Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine delivered — and several defensive prospects just boosted their draft stock in a major way.

In this video, we break down the biggest risers from the defensive line and linebacker workouts, including:

🏈 Sonny Styles (Ohio State) – 6’5”, 244 lbs, 4.46 40, 43.5” vertical (LB record), 134” broad 🏈 Caleb Banks (Florida) – 6’6”, 327 lbs with elite explosiveness and 35” arms 🏈 Malachi Lawrence (UCF) – 4.52 40, 40” vertical, 130” broad

We also discuss strong showings from:

• Caleb Proctor (Southeastern Louisiana)
• Grayson Halton (Oklahoma)
• TJ Parker (Clemson)
• Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech)
• Jack Kelly (BYU)

Who helped themselves the most? Who solidified first-round status? And which Day 2 prospects forced teams to go back to the film?

Drop your biggest combine riser in the comments.

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Sonny Styles just elevated his 2026 NFL Draft stock in a major way.

After finishing the 2025 season with 82 tackles and 6.5 TFLs as a key piece of Ohio State’s dominant defense, the Buckeyes linebacker followed it up with one of the most impressive combine performances ever by a linebacker.

At 6’5”, 244 pounds, Styles ran a 4.46 40-yard dash, posted a 43.5-inch vertical (highest ever recorded by a linebacker), and jumped 134 inches in the broad (99th percentile). The explosiveness matches the film — elite first-step burst, violent hands at the point of attack, physical run defense, and rare speed-to-power ability.

In this breakdown, we cover:

• Why his vertical and broad jump matter for linebackers
• His elite explosiveness and block shedding
• Physical presence vs the run
• Instincts and processing speed
• Areas for development as a pass rusher
• Final early first-round draft grade

Is Sonny Styles the best defensive player in the draft? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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