Sometimes, an NFL season is lost before it even begins. Certain squads simply aren't built to be competitive against the league's best. The worst possible place an organization can find itself is stuck in mediocrity without a franchise quarterback.

If you were starting a basketball team from this receiver class, Lane is likely going first overall. He's 6-foot-4 with a big wingspan and can really go up and get it. Of his 43 receptions last season, 12 ended up in scores. His body control at that size is unique and makes him a massive target for quarterbacks to find downfield.

Former Westfield and Purdue star Dillon Thieneman has transferred to Oregon. Will he play himself into the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?

Ahead of Saturday's Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, we ranked 10 HBCU players who could be on next year's NFL draft radar.

Running back Royce Freeman (a third-round draft pick in 2018) signed with the Chicago Bears. Cornerback Michael Ojemudia (a third-round pick in 2020) landed with the Dallas Cowboys. And wide receiver Juwann Winfree (a sixth-round pick in 2019) joined the Houston Texans.

Fernando Mendoza will try to lead the Indiana Hoosiers back to the College Football Playoff. A could season could propel up NFL Draft boards.

The Manning family's NFL legacy is deep and rich, from patriarch Archie Manning playing 12 years for the New Orleans to his sons, Peyton and Eli, combining to collect five league MVP awards, three Super Bowl MVP nods and four Super Bowl rings.

In addition to Proctor, the top of the offensive tackle class looks very intriguing if the Bengals want to consider that route, including two tackles from Utah in Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, both of whom are among Brugler's top five. So if you're starting to watch offensive tackles for this class, heading out to Salt Lake City is a good start.