Best 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch in 1st round of CFP
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Our latest 2026 NFL mock draft has a few pieces falling into place, though there are still several major unknowns - including QB Ty Simpson.
Ohio State has five of the top-16 prospects on this list and four more in the top-100. The crazy thing is, the one that will be drafted the highest for them isn't even draft eligible. They truly are one of the most talented college football teams of all time and should be within striking distance of the most first-rounders in a single draft (6: 2021 Alabama & 2004 Miami) and the most draft picks in a single draft (15: 2022 Georgia).
The college football playoff kicks off on Friday, so it’s time to break down who the top draft prospects are in these games. As always, the rankings come from the consensus draft board. Juniors will have one asterisk next to their name, while draft-eligible sophomores will have two.
With three weeks remaining in the 2025 NFL regular season, six teams still have realistic shots at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft.