NFL Draft best players available 2026: Here are top prospects remaining for Rounds 4-7 on Day 3 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The first two days of the NFL Draft are done, but there are gems to be found on Day 3.
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History tells us key pieces of Super Bowl rosters will be drafted on Saturday. The hard part, of course, is correctly identifying which players will emerge as NFL regulars, starters and even Pro-Bowlers out of the busiest day of the draft.
The talent still on the board through two days includes players who few expected to last this long. Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, facing concerns about his knee, was a projected first-round pick but did not hear his name called over the first two days of the draft. Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt, LSU Garrett Nussmeier and Arizona State CB Keith Abney II also surprisingly made it to Day 3.
Who is the best available right now? Here's a complete look.
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The rankings below reflect the original positions on Sporting News' top 257 big board. All analysis is from SN's Vinnie Iyer.
70. Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC (6-6, 256 pounds)
Lucas looks the part of a dominant engulfing pass-rushing with his frame, but consistency and honing technique are his key pro challenges.
83. Jalon Kllgore, S, South Carolina (6-1, 210 pounds)
Kilgore is a natural big cover man as corner hyrid who can either help in the slot or be effective outside ffor some teams.
84. Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor (6-4, 240 pounds)
Trigg stands out most as a receiver with his work downfield with his speed and his good hands for the red zone, with a lot of inconsistency in between.
87. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU (6-2, 203 pounds)
Nussmeier's NFL coaching pedigree pays off and his quick release, accuracy and ability to hang tough as a smart pocket passer, giving him some buzz to jump Simpsons.
88. Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke (5-10, 185 pounds)
Rivers is a smart, savvy nickel corner who can have an impact in the way of the Texans' Jalen Pitre.
90. Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan (6-3, 298 pounds)
Benny plays bigger than his size as a solid run stopper for early downs and would be welcome in a lot of 4-3 rotations.
99. Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati (6-1, 340 pounds)
Corleone has been well polished in school to be a run-stuffer, playing nose in either a 4-3 or 3-4.f
102. Brian Parker II, G/C, Duke (6-5, 300 pounds)
Parker is a well-rounded experience blocker who can play multiple positions well, including tackle.
105. Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama (6-3, 226 pounds)
Lawson is a great downhill thumper against the run with some improving coverage skills..
106. Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati (5-11, 180 pounds)
Allen is the classic good hands and solid route-running slot option.
108. Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky (6-0, 223 pounds)
McGowan brings a good blend of power and juice but he must be more consistent with his ball security and blocking.
111. Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida (6-2, 273 pounds)
Sapp packs a run-smashing wallop for his smallish frame, giving him room to improve with the quickness aspects of his game.
112. Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M (5-11, 226 pounds)
York stands out for being a tough, aggressive and instinctual starter with a chance to tap into more playmaking upside.
113. Isaiah World, OT, Oregon (6-8, 318 pounds)
World is a massive natural outside run blocker trying to get healthier and better in shape to be trusted as a regular starting tackle.
115. Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska (5-10, 202 pounds)
Johnson is a compact, well-balanced runner with good hands and zip when bursting in the open field off a carry or a catch.
116. Jack Endries, TE, Texas (6-5, 245 pounds)
Endries is a smart, smooth short-to-intermediate route-runner who can help plenty get open inside for key tough gains.
119. Hezekiah Masses, CB, California (6-1, 179 pounds)
Masses is getting more attention late for being such an aggressive and productive on-ball playmaker.
120. Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State (5-11, 216 pounds)
Allen is a compact strong power runner with some underrated qualities for passing downs.
125. Tyren Montgomery, WR/RB, John Carroll (5-11, 190 pounds)
Montgomery is a dynamic offensive weapon from a small school trying to find the ideal fit for his usage, perhaps the Saints or Broncos.
126. Billy Schrauth, G/C, Notre Dame (6-4, 305 pounds)
Schrauth is the classic strong and smart reliable run blocker often produced by the Fighting Irish.
127. Zxavian Harris, DT, Mississippi State (6-8, 330 pounds)
Harris is an appeal massive run-stunning tackle who needs to develop more pass-rush pop to see regular starting time.
128. Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana (6-1, 265 pounds)
Kamara is a productive, high-energy pass rusher who can get to the QB with a variety off moves.
130. Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech (5-10, 176 pounds)
Rivers is a bit undersized but still can be a dynamic field-stretcher if not growing into being a big-play option inside.
132. Kevin Coleman Jr, WR, Missouri (5-11, 179 pounds)
Coleman works his slot routes well to get open with quickness and toughness.
134. J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois (6-5, 320 pounds)
Davis is an experienced strong outside run blocker who can further develop as a potential starting right tackle or guard down the line.
135. Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin (6-1, 193 pounds)
Demmings will join a team with his physical intensity that can be an asset in coverage subpackages and special teams.
136. Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M (6-7, 335 pounds)
Crownover checks the intriguing boxes with nimble feet for such a big, strong frame.
140. Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma (5-10, 180 pounds)
Burks is an intriguing, speedy deep threat who can also excel at making big plays out of the slot when getting in the open field after the catch.
143. Eric McAlister, WR, TCU (6-4, 194 pounds)
144. Matt Gulbin, C/G, Michigan State (6-4, 305 pounds)
145. Ethan Burke, EDGE, Texas (6-6, 267 pounds)
146. Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama (6-1, 327 pounds)
147. Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest (5-10, 188 pounds)
149. Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati (6-5, 247 pounds)
151. Devon Marshall, CB, NC State (5-11, 200 pounds)
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154. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State (6-0, 219 pounds)
156. Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah (6-4, 253 pounds)
158. Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor (6-1, 220 pounds)
160. Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa (6-6, 258 pounds)
161. D.J. Campbell, G/C, Texas (6-3, 313 pounds)
163. Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama (6-3, 243 pounds)
164. C.J. Daniels, WR, Miami (6-2, 202 pounds)
165. Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan (6-2, 247 pounds)
168. Lance Mason, TE, Wisconsin (6-4, 235 pounds)
170. Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati (6-5, 216 pounds)
171. Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina (6-1, 195 pounds)
173. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, G/C, Texas A&M (6-6, 314 pounds)
176. Brent Austin, CB, California (5-11, 180 pounds)
177. Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech (6-1, 280 pounds)
178. Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana (6-1, 232 pounds)
179. VJ Payne, S, Kansas State (6-3, 206 pounds)
181. Zane Durant, DT, Penn State (6-1, 190 pounds)
183. Isaiah Nwokobia, S, SMU (6-1, 205 pounds)
184. DeVonta Smith, CB, Notre Dame (5-11, 195 pounds)
185. Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State (6-3, 257 pounds)
187. Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU (5-8, 191 pounds)
188. Jaeden Roberts, G/C, Alabama (6-5, 333 pounds)
189. Alex Harkey, G/C, Oregon (6-6, 308 pounds)
190. Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo (6-2, 232 pounds)
191. Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame (6-6, 306 pounds)
192. Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC (5-11, 201 pounds)
194. Eli Heidenreich, RB, Navy (6-0, 198 pounds)
195. Lorenzo Styles II, CB, Ohio State (6-0, 194 pounds)
196. Lander Barton, LB, Utah (6-5, 233 pounds)
197. Owen Heinicke, LB, Oklahoma (6-1, 227 pounds)
199. Nolan Rucci, OT, Penn State (6-8, 305 pounds)
200. Luke Altmeyer, QB, Illinois (6-2, 210 pounds)
201. Le'Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M (5-11, 203 pounds)
203. Mason Reiger, EDGE, Wisconsin (6-5, 251 pounds)
205. Andre Fuller, S, Toledo (6-1, 200 pounds)
208. Dae'Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss (6-4, 246 pounds)
209. Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky (6-0, 203 pounds)
210. Miles Kitselman, TE, Tennessee (6-5, 251 pounds)
211. Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech (6-4, 220 pounds)
212. Bryson Eason, DT, Tennessee (6-2, 323 pounds)
213. Louis Moore, S, Indiana (5-11, 191 pounds)
214. Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston (6-6, 247 pounds)
216. Chase Roberts, WR, BYU (6-3, 209 pounds)
217. Pat Coogan, G/C, Indiana (6-5, 311 pounds)
218. Jack Kelly, LB, BYU (6-2, 240 pounds)
219. Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss (6-6, 325 pounds)
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