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.

If Saints fans thought their quarterback situation was settled for the future, think again. The search for a franchise QB is set to continue in the 2026 NFL draft, and the team could be making history in the process.

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.

The Green Bay Packers draft an Oregon Ducks sack monster in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft in a new prediction. Would outside linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei be a good fit for Green Bay? Uiagalelei led the Big Ten Conference in sacks last season.