2026 NFL Draft: Pick-by-pick analysis for Rounds 6-7

Green's warts as a passer can be maddening, but they don't build quarterbacks much better than this, physically speaking. He's a tremendous athlete who could develop into a Kaepernickian-type prospect with the right development. More QB intrigue added in Cleveland. Is there room for Dillon Gabriel?

The overachieving Sharar made himself into a starter his final season, and though he's still developing his instincts, he offers good athletic upside. Despite a limited frame, Sharar made several plays in the backfield last season.

Marshall is an undersized penetrator who tested well athletically at the combine, but his play is a bit up and down. He'll let tackles slip through his short arms and can be engulfed at times by blockers.

Sharp is a converted QB who offers some versatility and he plays with high intensity. However, there are limits to what he can do as a receiver and blocker.

There are some fascinating traits to be molded with BJT, who has a massive frame and moves pretty well for his size. His production has been limited, and he remains green even after six years of college, but Jamison-Travis could be a fun project.

I thought Allen had a chance to go prior to his PSU running mate Nicholas Singleton, with a better overall feel of the position. Allen uses his mass well, running with power, and could be a short-yardage and goal-line ace.

A big, hulking guard, Cooper can lead the way in a power running game. He's never going to be agile-footed and might always struggle with quicker rushers inside, but that power can play if Cooper keeps his weight in check.

Given the way tackles (and later, centers) shot off the board, I figured Parker would have gone sooner. He was being evaluated at both spots despite only learning center this offseason. He's a decent athlete whose skill set can be tried outside but might work better on the interior.

It's interesting that the Saints list Brown's primary position as kick returner, and for good reason. Brown authored an SEC-record six TD returns, all of them 99 yards or longer. His speed is his superpower, and Brown's WR skills are underdeveloped.

Cameron is a unicorn of sorts. There aren't many 6-foot-1, 220-pound receivers who return punts and move the way he does. He doesn't separate readily and must prove he can win in traffic, but Cameron is an interesting study who's worth investing in.

Davis played left tackle at Illinois but feels bound for the interior. He uses his good length and functional athleticism to keep defenders at bay and has progressed nicely since his days at New Mexico.

Kelly rarely missed a snap the past four years over a 47-start college career, and he ran a 4.57-second 40-yard dash at 240 pounds at the combine. Even with some stiffness, Kelly is a self-motivated winner who can bring competitive spirit to New York.

The Rose Bowl MVP was the glue to a highly successful Indiana offense, overcoming his lack of athleticism to control the interior. He's a blue-collar worker and uses good technique to win.

Benson is a track star who developed into a quality receiver over four stops in five college seasons. He has a small frame and a limited route tree, mostly running deep routes, but Benson could open things up for Fernando Mendoza in Vegas.

Crownover was one of the few remaining OT prospects who could develop into a starter, but that process could take some time. With massive size and underrated movement skills, Crownover has tools to work with, but he was clunky in pass pro and flag-happy in college.

Despite average speed and good, not great size, Daniels finds ways to get open, possessing good feel for routes and setting up DBs. He's dependable and can come down with passes in traffic but has a limited ceiling.

The smallish Claiborne can absolutely go when he's given a lane. He can impact the game as a runner and returner, but he struggled with ball security last season and might never profile as a full-time back.

Henderson caught only five passes at Bama before standing out at KU last season. He has a lean physique with some length and might be best-served as a vertical threat and special teams contributor.

The Longhorns' starting right guard the past three seasons, Campbell can extend his arms and lock out defenders but sometimes struggles to handle quickness inside. He's best as a run blocker in power schemes.

Jackson is a longer-but-leaner-framed athlete with sprinter's speed, but he can look awkward in his drops and has very little ball production over four years at USC and Bama.

More help for the Chargers' offensive line. Taylor can be tried in multiple spots, playing both tackle and guard spots in college, and he has a serious approach to the game. Despite a 6-foot-7 frame, Taylor appears best-suited inside.

Williams parlayed a good week at the East-West Shrine Bowl into a draft spot. He's a good athlete with linear speed but lacks short-area quickness and is likely an outside-only threat.

Bond is a quick, smaller-sized receiver who does his best work after the catch but isn't much of a downfield threat. He improved his production every season in college but might not have outstanding upside.

At barely 6-foot and 280 pounds, Gill-Howard will have to show he can get to the quarterback inside, but his effort, quick reactions and technical approach should serve him well as a rotational defender inside.

Like the Texans, the Chargers appear hell-bent on getting this OL thing right. Harkey leveled up to earn Oregon's starting right tackle spot but might be best suited inside as a strong, tenacious blocker.

The Eagles couldn't go through a whole draft without a UGA player, right? Morris was considered something of a bust prior to replacing an injured Tate Ratledge in 2024, using a burly frame to ward off defenders.

Thompson's upfield quickness stood out on tape, but scouts were surprised when the 306-pounder ran a 4.73-second 40-yard dash at his pro day. He also has a kick-blocking background and could make the opening roster.

Gulbin played all three interior spots at Wake Forest and center for the Spartans. He is a blue-collar blocker with limited physical traits.

Rubio is a heavy-handed defender with some pop in his hands who might fit best as a fence-post five-technique. He lacks the girth to play further inside.

The first punter is off the board, ladies and gents. The Ravens struck gold a year ago with kicker Tyler Loop, and they hope the strong-legged Eckley (FBS-best 48.5-yard average) and soft hands as a holder work just as well.

Obiazor's pursuit speed and tackling prowess make him an ideal special teams coverage man and developmental linebacker. He can really chase the ball well but needs to hone his instincts better as a defender.

Born in South Africa and boasting unusual athletic traits, van den Berg made himself into an NFL prospect the past few years and could be a rotational interior presence.

Curry is another short-armed rusher in this class, and there's not a lot of fancy in his game. But Curry was a well-respected worker for the Buckeyes and has the desire and technique to carve out a rotational role.

Perkins looked like a potential game-wrecker early in his LSU career, but positional moves stunted his development as a slightly miscast player. He's undersized for edge rusher but could be weaponized as a blitzing linebacker in sub-packages.

More specialists! Green Bay traded up to take Smack, who nailed 10 of his 13 attempts from 50-plus yards. The Packers still have Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik on the roster ... for now.

Williams has enough tools to be tried at tackle, although he could use a year on a practice squad to tighten up his approach and add strength. He has experience at both OT spots, and more on the left side.

A fun prospect with some silly speed, Smith will be a training camp story worth keeping one eye on. He's a late bloomer and a bit of a one-trick pony with so-so hands, but there's some juice in his game.

Hall should never be asked to carry receivers deep, and it will be interesting to see where he lands in the New Orleans secondary, but he has special teams makeup and a chance to make it.

Pride shed the underachiever tag and finished his Mizzou career strong, then capped it with a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the combine. That alone probably got him drafted, but Pride is a former blue-chip high school recruit whose career is ascending at the right time.

At worst, Endries will be the answer to a great trivia question: Who caught passes from two former Heisman Trophy winners and No. 1 overall picks? Endries went from Fernando Mendoza at Cal to Arch Manning at Texas, and he'll now catch passes from Joe Burrow. He's a sneaky athletic and reliable receiver.

A 6-2, 283-pounder, West was miscast as an end in college and apparently will kick inside in Detroit -- a smart move. He rarely played inside at Tennessee but has the quickness to be tried there.

Our first semi-eye-opener at QB, Kaliakmanis endured some ups and downs in college, but he appeared to mature as a passer in his final season and has interviewed well with teams, one source told me.

Spears-Jennings is a terrific athlete who probably should have gone a few rounds earlier. There are some issues he must iron out in coverage, but Spears-Jennings appears pro-ready as a physical safety with translatable speed.

The year of the tight end. Kanak is the kind of player you root for, having survived a childhood family tragedy and overcome the odds in football. He switched from linebacker to tight end and showed fascinating potential in his final season, flashing soft hands.

What a moment, with Robinson landing in the spot where Pat Tillman was honored during the draft. Robinson was a combine snub but brings infectious energy inside, albeit from a 5-foot-11, 293-pound frame. He'll have a chance to make it.

This late bloomer came out of absolute nowhere to turn in a strong final season and amplify his chances in the NFL with a positive pre-draft circuit. Kuwatch tested well at his pro day and had several splash plays on tape.

Payne should have been off the board before this, strictly on his measurables. He's a well-built athlete with the physicality and desire to be very good. A possible steal for the Jets, who keep upgrading on defense.

Cleveland, who grew up in Tampa, heads to Las Vegas. He's a pretty well-built plugger who offers little flash as a pass rusher but could earn a two-down role.

Anchors Aweigh! The second Navy pick in a short span was also a special moment, with the wonderfully talented and versatile Heidenreich landing to his hometown Steelers. He will be the ultimate fan favorite with his poor man's CMC skill set.

Onianwa left a starting left tackle job at Rice to go to OSU, where he ended up a super-sub at guard and tackle. His outstanding length gives him a chance, but he's raw.

Keenan was a Nick Saban recruit who earned a reputation as a tough, reliable contributor in multiple systems. He'll likely never be a Pro Bowler but will get the job done inside.

Durfee rose from FCS ball to be a multi-year contributor for the Huskies and has some eye-opening traits, energy and lateral quickness to mold.

The Patriots had room for a developmental QB behind Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito. Interesting that they landed on Morton, who has some arm talent and won a lot of games the past few years, but there's a ceiling to what he can become.

Gerhardt is a multi-year starter who added nearly 100 pounds since high school. He lacks explosiveness but has been a reliable leader up front for the Bearcats.

A safety-turned-corner with good size and so-so speed, Fuller joins the influx of young talent in the Seattle secondary.

McGowan is a bit of a high-cut runner, and he had to answer questions after being dismissed from Oklahoma two schools ago, but his late-career production and solid Senior Bowl week got him drafted. He could make it as a change-of-pace back.

This might be a great value pick for the rebuilding Dolphins. Jon-Eric Sullivan was part of a scouting staff that landed Dean Lowry, and Llewellyn might end up having similar career success. He's a high-energy rusher who has a knack for getting his hands on the football.

The second punter off the board will compete with Mitch Wishnowsky for booting duties next season. Doman is more of a directional punter, but he offers good size and kickoff experience.

Hughes ran a scalding 4.39-second 40-yard dash at his pro day (at 228 pounds) and also bench pressed 25 reps of 225 pounds, coming off his best season in college. He'll have a chance to make it inside and as a special-teamer.

Not many guards boast an 85-inch wingspan, but Reed-Adams does. He's 25 years old and has had weight fluctuations, but there's a lot of mass to work with inside.

Eastern has size you can't teach and can eat up gaps, but he's not an efficient mover or a quick-twitch athlete.

The heartbeat of the Hoosiers' defense, Fisher has the toughness, smarts and functional athleticism to make an impact.

He was a combine snub after a highly productive career and with strong measurables. Wisniewski isn't fluid in coverage and might have to thrive in the box, but he's got the traits to make a roster.

Miller has 4.4 speed and some highlight-reel plays on tape, but his third-down value is in question. He might not have special teams value of note.

He's only been playing defense for a few years after transitioning from receiver, but Scott has shown enough -- even with adequate speed -- to be given a chance at safety.

He played both defensive end and tight end before switching to linebacker, and Hutchins looks more natural than you might expect, even with limited bulk and so-so football instincts.

Ryan offers decent blocking and receiving abilities, which he displayed fully in his one season with the Cougars. He's a well-built athlete who moves nicely.

Nussmeier was once talked about as a possible first-rounder, falling far after a tough, injury-plagued final season. He appeared to redeem his stock some with a good Senior Bowl week and positive momentum on the draft trail, but injury concerns lingered. He's in a great spot behind Patrick Mahomes for now.

A typical Ravens pick -- rescuing a prospect I thought could go in the fifth round -- Benny appeared to help his stock at the Senior Bowl, but that didn't translate to a higher selection. This is a possible steal if Benny can develop.

An International Pathway Program prospect, Bernard put on an absolute show in his workout at 6-5 and 306 pounds, running a 4.66-second 40-yard dash (!), vertical jumping 39 inches and broad jumping 10-feet-10. How green is he? Likely very, but the Jordan Mailata experiment should tell us not to bet against Bernard or the Eagles.

From Montana Tech to Idaho to New Mexico to the pros, James-Newby likely will have to flash some pass-rush skills to make the roster but could be an interesting stash-and-develop prospect.

The South Dakota State transfer held his own in the Big Ten as a gnarly interior blocker with enough quickness to survive.

The theme of the Colts' draft has been value, and it stayed true through their final pick. Burks is far too good to go this late, and even if the Colts have a few of this type of receiver, his downfield ability isn't typically found this late in the draft -- especially in a weaker class such as this.

It was easy to forget about Dansby because of Arizona's "Big Three" DBs, but he is a competitive corner who had 12 pass breakups last season and helped make up one of the best secondaries in college football.

Mr. Penultimate is a quality size-speed prospect who could surprise. He's a natural receiver but an undeveloped blocker.

And finally, Mr. Irrelevant. Murdock also could be a value pick for Denver, bringing the needed toughness to the job every day. He can lay the wood as a hitter but also will be engulfed by blockers at times.