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Starting center Connor Lew officially declared for the NFL Draft on Sunday, putting an end to his three-year Auburn career. ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper ranks Lew as the No. 3 interior offensive lineman in the upcoming draft.

ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. isn't going to wait until the end of the 2025 season to unveil his big board for the 2026 NFL Draft. Kiper has been leading ESPN's coverage of the NFL Draft since 1984. His passion for scouting is unmatched even as he enters the back half of his career in sports media.

In the meantime, check out ESPN’s updated 2026 NFL Mock Draft after Week 8 of the 2025 college football season: 1. New York Jets: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Given the franchise’s decades-long issues at quarterback, this is a no-brainer, especially if the winless Jets ultimately secure the No. 1 overall pick in next year’s draft.

The Giants would have had a 99.7% chance at the No. 1 pick if they lost to the Raiders on Sunday. It's now at 20%, according to ESPN Analytics.

ESPN NFL Draft insider Matt Miller confirmed that Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is “very much in play” to be selected No. 1 in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Stowers will not playing against Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl, according to ESPN, in order to begin preparing for the 2026 NFL draft.

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers tells ESPN he’s not playing against Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl. He won the Mackey Award in 2025 and earned first-team All-SEC honors. He’s off to the NFL Draft, where he’ll compete for the top tight end slot.

Duke OT Brian Parker II declares for the 2026 NFL Draft after an All-America season, leaving the Blue Devils with major holes to fill up.