Now that the college football season is over and I’ve updated all 11 of my position rankings, it’s time to unveil my updated top 50 2026 draft Big Board. It’s the culmination of two months’ worth of tape review and statistical analysis, and stay tuned for more coming soon.

I’m hoping to expand this to 150 players by the time the draft rolls around, but for now, here are my top 50 prospects, broken out into tiers. For more information on each prospect, including a full scouting report, be sure to check out the individual position ranking articles below:

Blue-Chip Prospects

1: Rueben Bain Jr. — ED, Miami

My No. 1 overall player in this class wire to wire, Bain’s first step off the line is otherworldly for a man his size, immediately putting the tackle in recovery mode. He has elite bend and flexibility for his size, turning the corner in an instant and playing with impressive agility and quickness for such a large human being. His hands jolt blockers on contact, ripping through them to apply pressure to the quarterback. He collapses pockets in fractions of a second, completely discarding the tackle within a step or two to break up a play.

2: Caleb Downs — S, Ohio State

A two-time consensus first-team All-American, Downs lines up all over the defense. His instincts are off the charts — he reads plays before they happen and as they develop as well as anyone, exploding to the ball with a suddenness and violence that completely detonates the play design. He has the fluidity and hip agility of a cornerback, capable of mirroring slot receivers in man coverage.

3: Jordyn Tyson — WR, Arizona State

A Colorado transfer originally who battled injuries throughout his collegiate career, Tyson has great size on the outside and is a master of creating separation. He uses a combination of elite quick-twitch athleticism and an advanced understanding of how to manipulate leverage, exploding out of his breaks so smoothly that defenders have difficulty keeping up with him. After the catch, he runs with purpose and has solid contact balance, generating yards with the ball in his hands.

4: Jeremiyah Love — RB, Notre Dame

A Heisman finalist, Love has game-changing speed, blowing past the second level when he gets a crease to gash defenses for huge chunks of yardage. In traffic, he keeps his feet moving and has strong contact balance, bouncing off hits and ripping through arm tackles in the hole. When he breaks into the open field, he’s both decisive and creative, making defenders look silly with his moves without spending too much time dancing around and letting backside defenders catch up.