It’s also the beginning of a year-long chance for players to build their résumé ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Of note, Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is not included due to a lack of sample size and the belief that he’ll return to school for the 2026 season.

Mel Kiper took a strong stance on how Shedeur Sanders slipped in the NFL Draft before the Cleveland Browns picked him in the fifth round.

The Indianapolis Colts made a polarizing decision this week when they announced Daniel Jones will start over Anthony Richardson at QB. Richardson's future with the team now looks very murky, and all signs point towards the Colts being back in the market for a QB in an upcoming NFL Draft.

ESPN had Cincinnati drafting 24th overall based on preseason ESPN Football Power Index simulations. He slotted the Bengals with Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor at that spot.

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

Despite the close battle, it appears that Steichen is convinced after just two preseason games that Jones is the right person to lead the Colts to greater heights in 2025. Richard