The potential 2026 NFL draft class was a relatively thin one during my summer scouting watch. With only a handful of first-round grades based on last year's tape, it's no surprise we've seen plenty of leapfrogging with some prospects making big leaps into the first-round conversation and others backsliding.

The third spot came down to Parker and Texas Tech’s David Bailey, who currently leads the FBS in pressures (31). If you are looking for pass-rush juice, Bailey is your guy. But Parker is the better all-around player, so he gets the edge.

ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?

Although it is early in the NFL season, one team has already created a bit of separation in its bid for the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans won their first games of the regular season, which leaves the New York Jets as the only winless team remaining in the league.

The Indiana quarterback will face a tough Oregon defense in his biggest test of the year Saturday. Here's how the rankings look entering Week 7.

There's a new No. 1 and a lot of shuffling in the top 10 of Rob Rang's latest QB prospect rankings. Is Arch Manning still a Day 1 talent?

Jayden Daniels still has star power. Bo Nix still has upside. Caleb Williams still has magic. But right now, Drake Maye – with his blend of accuracy, mobility, and maturity – looks every bit the best of the bunch. The class of 2024 promised a generation of quarterbacks. By the looks of it, the kid in Foxborough might just be the one who delivers.

As the season progresses, mock drafts for the 2026 NFL Draft are starting to roll out — and a clear trend is emerging. One that Colts fans have been eyeing for quite some time.

USA TODAY Sports' latest 2026 NFL mock draft features a major shift at the top, with QBs Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore battling it out for No. 1.