Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft War Room: Big Board, Mock Draft & Team Needs

Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft War Room: Big Board, Mock Draft & Team Needs

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Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft War Room: Big Board, Mock Draft & Team Needs
Apr 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A general overall view of the 2026 NFL Draft theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Time/Dates

1st Round starts on April 23rd at 8pm on NFLN/ESPN

2nd/3rd Round starts on April 24th at 7pm on NFLN/ESPN

4th Round and beyond starts on April 25th at 12pm on NFLN/ESPN.

Top 100 Big Board

  1. Arvell Reese – LB – Ohio State
  2. Jeremiyah Love – RB – Notre Dame
  3. Fernando Mendoza – QB – Indiana
  4. Caleb Downs – S – Ohio State
  5. Sonny Styles – LB – Ohio State
  6. Rueben Bain Jr. – EDGE – Miami
  7. Carnell Tate – WR – Ohio State
  8. Kenyon Sadiq – TE – Oregon
  9. Makai Lemon – WR – USC
  10. Francis Mauigoa – OT – Miami
  11. Mansoor Delane – CB – LSU
  12. KC Concepcion – WR – Texas A&M
  13. Jordyn Tyson – WR – Arizona State
  14. Dillon Thieneman – S – Oregon
  15. Kadyn Proctor – OT – Alabama
  16. CJ Allen – LB – Georgia
  17. Caleb Lomu – OT – Utah
  18. Kayden McDonald – IDL – Ohio State
  19. Akheem Mesidor – EDGE – Miami
  20. Jacob Rodriguez – LB – Texas Tech
  21. Olaivavega Ioane – IOL – Penn State
  22. Avieon Terrell – CB – Clemson
  23. Spencer Fano – OT – Utah
  24. Colton Hood – CB – Tennessee
  25. Elijah Sarratt – WR – Indiana
  26. Caleb Banks – IDL – Florida
  27. Chase Bisontis – OG – Texas A&M
  28. Jermod McCoy – CB – Tennessee
  29. Zachariah Branch – WR – Georgia
  30. Deion Burks – WR – Oklahoma
  31. Cashius Howell – EDGE – Texas A&M
  32. Germie Bernard – WR – Alabama
  33. Omar Cooper Jr. – WR – Indiana
  34. Chris Johnson – CB – San Diego State
  35. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren – S – Toledo
  36. Eli Stowers – TE – Vanderbilt
  37. Blake Miller – OT – Clemson
  38. Monroe Freeling – OT – Georgia
  39. D’Angelo Ponds – CB – Indiana
  40. A.J. Haulcy – S – LSU
  41. Bud Clark – S – TCU
  42. Keldric Faulk – EDGE – Auburn
  43. Peter Woods – IDL – Clemson
  44. Antonio Williams – WR – Clemson
  45. Sam Roush – TE – Stanford
  46. Jalon Kilgore – S – South Carolina
  47. Brandon Cisse – CB – South Carolina
  48. Gabe Jacas – EDGE – Illinois
  49. Logan Jones – IOL – Iowa
  50. Mike Washington Jr. – RB – Arkansas
  51. Ty Simpson – QB – Alabama
  52. Jake Slaughter – IOL – Florida
  53. Tyler Onyedim – IDL – Texas A&M
  54. Gennings Dunker – OT – Iowa
  55. Max Iheanachor – OT – Arizona State
  56. Jaishawn Barham – EDGE – Michigan
  57. Ted Hurst – WR – Georgia State
  58. Keyron Crawford – EDGE – Auburn
  59. Kaleb Elarms-Orr – LB – TCU
  60. Trey Zuhn III – IOL – Texas A&M
  61. Bryce Lance – WR – North Dakota State
  62. Zion Young – EDGE – Missouri
  63. Keith Abney II – CB – Arizona State
  64. Drew Allar – QB – Penn State
  65. Darrell Jackson – IDL – Florida State
  66. Chris Brazzell II – WR – Tennessee
  67. Keylan Rutledge – IOL – Georgia Tech
  68. Emmanuel Pregnon – IOL – Oregon
  69. Denzel Boston – WR – Washington
  70. Carson Beck – QB – Miami
  71. R Mason Thomas – EDGE – Oklahoma
  72. Gracen Halton – IDL – Oklahoma
  73. Kyle Louis – LB – Pitt
  74. Jadarian Price – RB – Notre Dame
  75. Max Klare – TE – Ohio State
  76. Daylen Everette – CB – Georgia
  77. Nicholas Singleton – RB – Penn State
  78. Anthony Hill Jr. – LB – Texas
  79. Josiah Trotter – LB – Missouri
  80. Malachi Lawrence – EDGE – UCF
  81. Derrick Moore – EDGE – Michigan
  82. Jake Golday – LB – Cincinnati
  83. Davison Igbinosun – CB – Ohio State
  84. Treydan Stukes – DB – Arizona
  85. Zakee Wheatley – S – Penn State
  86. Kaytron Allen – RB – Penn State
  87. Connor Lew – IOL – Auburn
  88. Jam Miller – RB – Alabama
  89. Domonique Orange – IDL – Iowa State
  90. Dani Dennis-Sutton – EDGE – Penn State
  91. Jonah Coleman – RB – Washington
  92. Malik Muhammad – CB – Texas
  93. Taylen Green – QB – Arkansas
  94. Eli Raridon – TE – Notre Dame
  95. Lee Hunter – IDL – Texas Tech
  96. Tacario Davis – CB – Washington
  97. Oscar Delp – TE – Georgia
  98. Caleb Tiernan – OT – Northwestern
  99. Joshua Josephs – EDGE – Tennessee
  100. Taurean York – LB – Texas A&M

NFL Mock Drafts (First Round+ Colts Picks)

My full NFL + Colts mock draft

Jay Robins’ final Colts mock draft

Colts Team Needs

1. Edge rusher
Edge rusher remains the Colts’ biggest roster need. The depth is improved, but the defense still lacks a true complementary pass rusher opposite Laiatu Latu who can consistently win one-on-one and force offenses to account for both sides. Until that second high-end edge threat is added, the front will continue to rely too heavily on one player to generate pressure.

2. Off-ball linebacker
The second level still needs a true every-down linebacker with range, coverage ability, and the athleticism to hold up in space. Akeem Davis-Gaither adds depth and flexibility, but the defense is still missing a player who can stay on the field in passing situations without becoming a target. Until that changes, the middle of the defense will remain vulnerable.

3. Wide receiver
Wide receiver is still a major need, particularly on the outside. Josh Downs is best suited for the slot, Alec Pierce fills the vertical role, and Tyler Warren adds another dimension, but the offense still lacks a true outside target who can win in multiple ways and replace the all-around value Michael Pittman Jr. provided. The room has useful pieces, but it still is not complete.

4. Safety
Safety remains an unsettled spot next to Cam Bynum. The depth options currently in place look more like rotational or backup players than a clear full-time answer, and that creates instability on the back end of the defense. It is slightly less urgent than the top three because a stronger front seven could help protect it, but it is still a meaningful need.

5. Offensive line depth
The starting offensive line is good enough, but the depth behind it is a concern. There is no obvious swing tackle and no proven versatile interior reserve who can step in without a notable drop-off. Over the course of a long season, that lack of reliable depth can quickly become a serious problem.

6. Running back depth
Running back depth is the least urgent need, but still one worth addressing. Jonathan Taylor remains the engine of the offense, but adding another back who can handle third downs, catch the football, and protect in pass protection would help keep the offense functional and take some load off Taylor late in the year.

Colts Potential Targets by Position

Quarterback: Drew Allar, Penn State — Big arm, big potential.

RunningBack: Emmett Johnson, Nebraska — Receiving back who can compliment Jonathan Taylor perfectly.

WideReceiver: Elijah Sarratt, Indiana — Someone who can replace Pittman right away and checks all the boxes.

TightEnd: Sam Roush, Stanford — Throwback tight end can compliment Tyler Warren perfectly.

OffensiveTackle: Blake Miller, Clemson — Right tackle who can compete against Jalen Travis to replace Braden Smith

InteriorOffensiveLineman: Logan Jones, Iowa — Remington Award winner can come in and make the group instantly better.

EdgeRusher: Zion Young, Missouri — High motor, high effort player who can compliment Laiatu Latu.

InteriorDefensiveLineman: Darrell Jackson Jr, Florida State — Large imposing human who can serve as the long-term replacement to Grover Stewart as the run stopping specialist and nose tackle.

Off–BallLinebacker: Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech — Well rounded stud who can start right away

Cornerback: D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana — The little but talented corner can serve as the perfect replacement to Kenny Moore.

Safety: AJ Haulcy, LSU — Hard hitter who can replace Nick Cross

Positional Rankings

Positional Rankings (Offense)

Positional Rankings (Defense)

Chris Shephard’s “Draft Leak” Conspiracy Article

Always worth checking out Chris’ annual draft leak conspiracy article.

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