The Cincy Jungle 2026 NFL Draft ranking of the top 200 prospects

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) celebrate during the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images1. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

Downs was an All-American at safety for the Buckeyes. He is considered a coach on the field. He is a tape grinder, which allows him to always be in the right spot, at the right time. He is a reliable tackler on the back end of a defense. He can line up in the box, in single high, or in the slot. He isn't going to be an elite tester, but the tape speaks for itself. Safeties are not typically selected in the top ten due to perceived positional value; Downs should be an exception this year.

Caleb Downs vs. Miami https://t.co/wTB2Htydthpic.twitter.com/5VgAKeuDvY

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 9, 2026

2. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

Love put up over 1,100 yards rushing and over 200 yards receiving during the 2024 season. He surpassed those numbers in 2025. He rushed for over 1,300 yards with 18 rushing touchdowns. He added another 280 receiving yards with 3 touchdowns on the season. He is elusive with the ball in his hands, rarely fumbles, and is a legit weapon in the receiving game. His burst through the line and top-end speed allow him to be a threat to take it to the house on any given play.

3. Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami

Bain put pressure on opposing quarterbacks at a high rate all season long in 2025. He had a 30.3% win-rate on true pass sets this season. He is a sawed-off powerhouse at 6'3", 275 pounds. He possesses knock-back power in his hands, is stout against the run, and had over 80 pressures during the 2025 season. His play during the playoffs should have helped solidify him as a top 10 draft selection, regardless of the fact he has shorter arm length.

Rueben Bain Jr. vs. Ohio State

**Dominant performance by Bain. Would be shocked if he gets out of the top five this year. pic.twitter.com/GPvX1N5Jjj

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 12, 2026

4. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

Mendoza led Indiana to the National Championship this year. The California transfer won the Heisman Trophy for his play during the regular season. Some of his best attributes include his accuracy, mobility, and ball placement. Mendoza has a ridiculous 41 touchdowns to just 6 interceptions ratio on the season. It would be a surprise if anyone besides Mendoza is the first overall draft pick this year.

5. David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech

Bailey transferred to Texas Tech from Stanford ahead of the 2025 season. He was one of the premier pass rushers in all of college football. He had 81 pressures and 14.5 sacks on the season. He has shown some improvement as a run defender, but that will never be his biggest strength. His explosiveness off the snap, pass rush arsenal, and ability to get after the quarterback are his calling card. That ability to be a havoc creator off the edge is what should make him a top 10 draft pick in April.

David Bailey vs. Oregon

**Another player I would take in the top 5 this year https://t.co/PCuteqxvltpic.twitter.com/fFNo3JBnKo

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 13, 2026

6. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State

Reese can play off-ball linebacker or up on the line of scrimmage. He amassed 6.5 sacks on the season for the Buckeyes. Reese is heavy-handed, physical, and an athletic marvel. Regardless of where teams view him playing at the next level, he played his way into top-five consideration this year.

7. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Tate runs sharp routes, has an elite contested catch rate, and averaged a fantastic 3.03 yards per route ran on the season. Even after missing a couple of games, Tate had 875 receiving yards with 9 touchdown receptions on the season. Ohio State continues producing first round wide receivers; Tate is the next in line.

Carnell Tate (6'3 195) Ohio State

+ Strong and reliable hands with just a 4.0% career drop rate
+ Body control
+ Deep ball tracking
+ 3.03 yards per route ran is among the highest in the draft class
+ 68.8% contested catch rate for his career
+ Willing and capable blocker

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- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 14, 2026

8. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Styles is a converted safety from the Buckeyes. Still just 21 years old, Styles has already played over 2,100 career snaps for Ohio State. He has looked comfortable in coverage, had just a 2.2% missed tackle rate, and has elite athleticism for the position. While Arvell Reese has burst on the scene, people should not forget just how talented of a prospect that Styles is.

9. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

Delane transferred to LSU from Virginia Tech this past year. He was the best cornerback in college football. He allowed only a 37.1% completion rate against him on the season. He will bring experience, physicality as a tackler, and a player with good ball skills to whatever team drafts him. That team could very well end up being in the Cincinnati Bengals this year.

Mansoor Delane (5'11 191) LSU

+ Has played over 2,400 career snaps
+ Physical in run support
+ Just a 38.2% completion rate allowed against in 2025
+ 91.0 coverage grade
+ Competitive at the catch point
+ 8 career interceptions
+ Coverage instincts
+ 74.4 run defense grade

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- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 15, 2026

10. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Freeling has a basketball background, which shows up immediately when watching his film. He is quick to get up to the second level, has great lateral agility, and knows how to use his body to wall off pass rushers. Freeling has ideal size for a left tackle at 6'7" and 315 pounds. He doesn't have as much experience as some of the other top lineman in this class, but he might have the most upside. His ability to play on either the left or right side at tackle is one of a few reasons he comes in as my top offensive tackle in this class.

11. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Fano played left tackle at Utah as a true freshman. The past two seasons, he has kicked over and played at a high level on the right side. This guy moves like a tight end. He was arguably the best run blocker in all of college football. He has a finishing mindset and plays through the whistle. He needs to be more consistent in pass protection, but he has the athleticism to continue improving in that area.

Spencer Fano vs. Cincinnati

**Not many guys playing tackle have the kind of athleticism that Fano does. Shouldn't make it out of the top 10-15 picks. https://t.co/DQUnwQaeyIpic.twitter.com/Vj9eaaR6zM

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 15, 2026

12. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona

Tyson is a player I have zero questions about for his on-field ability. He is a dominant receiver when healthy. The problem has been staying healthy. He has an extensive injury history that includes a torn ACL in 2022, a broken collarbone in 2024, and hamstring issues this past year. He can line up in the slot or on the outside, makes contested catches at a high rate, possesses high-level ball tracking ability down the field, and has excellent body control. His medicals will be key to how high he is ultimately drafted this year.

13. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

The former five-star recruit played his third season with Miami in 2025. He was the starting right tackle for all three of those seasons. He allowed just 15 pressures during 16 games played in 2025. He blocks well on the move, is a mauler in the run game, and has improved his consistency in pass protection this year. Mauigoa should be able to stick at right tackle at the next level, but if not, he could slide inside and likely be a Pro-Bowl caliber guard.

Francis Mauigoa vs. Ohio State https://t.co/yJ7sjV8rmWpic.twitter.com/DTp6CPSzaN

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 14, 2026

14. Makai Lemon, WR, USC

Lemon may be primarily a slot receiver in the NFL, but that doesn't mean he isn't worthy of a top twenty draft selection. Lemon is elusive with the ball in his hands, a quality route runner, and brings added value as a returner.

15. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Sadiq is an athletic pass catcher for the Ducks. He had some injuries this past year, but when healthy, he looksed like the only tight end worthy of a first round selection. Even though he is considered a bit smaller for the position, that doesn't typically bother him as a blocker. He is a tenacious player in that aspect, who has multiple blocks where he takes a guy 15-20 yards down the field in the run game. That type of two-way ability will entice somebody to take Sadiq in the first round.

16. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

McCoy did not play a game in 2025 after suffering a torn ACL in January of 2025. His tape in 2024 was fantastic. He was a shutdown corner for the majority of the year for the Volunteers. His ability to mirror opposing top receivers, ball skills, and ability to be physical at the line in press-man coverage scream future Pro-Bowl player at the next level.

Jermod McCoy (6'0 193) Tennessee

+ Man coverage ability
+ Ball skills
+ 89.6 coverage grade in 2024
+ 4 interceptions in 2024
+ Reliable tackler with just a 7.0% missed tackle rate in 2024
+ Physicality in coverage
+ Capable in run support

- Missed all of 2025 with an ACL... pic.twitter.com/EdYjvQKkFz

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 16, 2026

17. Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

The sack numbers are not overly impressive, with only two this season. The advanced numbers tell a better story of the type of talent he is. He has a 16% win-rate on true pass sets. Combine that with a stop rate over 10% as a run defender. Those numbers have directly correlated with guys that end up being the best defensive tackles in football over the years. Woods has tremendous upside, but the lack of production could move him down boards for some teams.

18. Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn

Faulk is a big-bodied edge setter at 6'6", 285 pounds. He provides a high-floor player as a run defender with powerful hands and alignment versatility. His ability as a pass rusher is still a work in progress, which is why he doesn't make my top 10. He had only 29 pressures and two sacks on the season. Those numbers are quite a bit lower than many of the other top players at the edge position. He is still a young prospect at just 20 years of age until September of 2026. That upside, paired with his ability as a run defender, is why he is still likely to be drafted during the top half of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Kenyon Sadiq (6'3 245) Oregon

High-level athlete that should test really well at the combine
Effective run blocker
Hitting his target when blocking on the move
Elusiveness after the catch with several highlight reel hurdles
Strong hands
Turns 21 in March
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- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 16, 2026

19. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

The younger brother of Falcons corner AJ Terrell, Avieon is an absolute dog on the football field. He is undersized at just 5'11 and 180 pounds. He plays much bigger than that. He reminds me of Trent McDuffie. He is competitive at the catch point, ferocious in run support, and knows how to create big plays with turnovers.

20. Vega Ioane, OG, Penn State

Ioane was one of the more consistent bright spots for a disappointing Penn State team in 2025. Thickly built at 6'4" 335 pounds, he is a mauler in the run game. He allowed just four pressures in pass protection the entire season. Ioane has all the makings of an All-Pro for years to come in the NFL at the guard position.

Vega Ioane vs. Ohio State

**Likely the first guard selected in the 2026 draft. A top 15 selection for him isn't out of the question pic.twitter.com/cRdry2vcaE

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 17, 2026

21. CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

Allen is everything teams are looking for in a modern linebacker. He can rush the passer, he has excellent pursuit speed, and he has shown tremendous improvement in coverage this year. His sideline-to-sideline range, football IQ, and experience as a three-year starter are more reasons he seems like a safe bet to go before the end of the first round.

22. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

Banks was out injured for the majority of the 2025 season. If it wasn't for that, he would likely be even higher in my rankings. In two games toward the end of the season in 2024, he showed what type of disruptive presence he could be from the interior. Against LSU, Banks recorded nine pressures. The following week against Ole Miss, he added another six. Those are incredible numbers for any pass rusher, let alone a defensive tackle. He gives tremendous effort for a guy who is 6'6" and 334 pounds. He moves well at that size, as well. This is a high-risk, high-reward type of prospect. Teams will have to feel comfortable with his medical evaluations on his foot.

Caleb Banks vs Tennessee https://t.co/o0UJv01fhEpic.twitter.com/YK0ayOeMeB

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 13, 2026

23. R Mason Thomas, DE, Oklahoma

Thomas is an undersized pass rusher from Oklahoma. He may ultimately be limited to just a defensive pass-rush specialist role in the NFL. Those players are still valuable. He has tremendous explosiveness off the snap, bend around the edge, and closing speed to chase down the quarterback or running back. He had a 35.1% win-rate on true pass sets during the 2025 season, which was among the highest in the country.

24. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

McDonald was one of the best run stuffing defensive tackles in college football. He can absorb double teams and hold the point of attack. While he doesn't provide much as a pass rusher, he can push the pocket with power on the interior. Teams will know exactly what they are getting with McDonald as a run defender.

Kayden McDonald vs. Washington https://t.co/DMr5ljZNaEpic.twitter.com/5yc5Fyx2cA

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 18, 2026

25. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

Lomu was only a redshirt sophomore this year. He is an advanced technician for his age. He has a natural kick slide and blocks well on the second level. He isn't nearly as good of a run defender as his teammate Fano, but he is further along in pass protection.

26. Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami

Mesidor will be turning 25 during draft month this year. That combined with injuries are the reasons he isn't higher on this list. Mesidor is a dominant pass rusher. He had a 36.3% win rate on true pass sets during the season. That led to him recording 12.5 sacks on the year. He is a physical finisher in the backfield, has the versatility to play up and down the line, and a dynamic first step off the snap.

Akheem Mesidor vs. Texas A&M

**Trending toward not making it out of the first round. Medicals at the combine next week still need checked off, but he should be an immediate pass rush contributor wherever he ends up. https://t.co/JfUFmZfUpopic.twitter.com/PKGGlLVOMs

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 18, 2026

27. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

McNeil-Warren is going to be the next Toledo Rocket defensive player to be drafted to play in the NFL. He has excellent length, quick reactionary time, and nine career forced fumbles. Having almost identical coverage and run defense grades around 90.0 on the season per PFF.

28. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

Boston has great size at 6'4" and 209 pounds. He is much more than just a contested catch guy, though. He displays toughness over the middle of the field, possesses strong hands, and is more athletic than expected for his size. He even returned punts for the Huskies.

Denzel Boston (6'4 209) Washington

+ Length/catch radius
+ Elite contested catch ability that was 10 for 13 or 76.9% on these opportunities in 2025
+ Just a 3.1% drop rate in 2025
+ Running through arm tackles after the catch
+ Punt return experience
+ Strong hands
+ Weapon in... pic.twitter.com/L4z1HzZlrk

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 19, 2026

29. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Proctor is a good athlete overall for his size, but his foot speed off the snap against speed rushers gives me concerns. Listed at close to 370 pounds, he also needs to lose some weight for durability purposes. I have compared him to the mountain from Game of Thrones. He can get beat with speed, has massive size, and needs to get his hands on you to be effective. He did finish strong for Alabama the second half of the season. I imagine someone takes the swing on his rare traits before the end of the first round.

30. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

Hood spent a season at Auburn, a season at Colorado, and his final one playing for Tennessee. Hood is sticky in coverage, has good awareness playing zone, and impressive closing speed. He could sneak his way into the bottom of the first round.

Colton Hood (6'0 188) Tennessee

+ Sticky in coverage
+ Allowed just a 52.8% completion rat against during the 2025 season
+ Vision and awareness when in zone coverage
+ 6.6% missed tackle rate in 2025
+ 80.3 coverage grade
+ Press-man physicality

- Doesn't have an abundance... pic.twitter.com/dScGSIsOKU

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 19, 2026

31. KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Concepcion is a dynamic weapon as a returner, receiver down the field, and on screens and reverses. Basically, get the ball in his hands and let him go to work. The transfer from North Carolina State was tremendous for the Aggies in 2025. He had over 900 yards with 9 touchdowns on the season.

32. Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State

bney has impressive footwork and change-of-direction ability. He has displayed good ball skills and the ability to smother opposing receivers down the field. He is willing and capable as a run defender. He had an impressive 4.3% missed tackle rate during the 2025 season.

Keith Abney II (5'11 195) Arizona State

+ Excellent instincts
+ Ball skills with 6 career interceptions
+ Impressive footwork
+ Physical at the catch point
+ Reliable tackler with just a 4.3% missed tackle rate in 2025
+ 44.4% completion rate allowed against him in 2025
+ Hip... pic.twitter.com/KzhGI8pCha

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 19, 2026

33. Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

A big bodied nose tackle prospect, Hunter comes in at 6'4" and around 330 pounds. The durability is incredible for a player with his size. He has played over 500 snaps in each of the last three seasons. Even though he isn't overly explosive as a pass rusher, he still had a 17.5% win rate on true pass sets as a defensive tackle. He is a high level run defender. His 11.9% stop rate on the season was behind only Kayden McDonald defensive tackle prospects in this draft class.

34. TJ Parker, DE, Clemson

Parker came into this season considered one of the best players in this draft class. He did not have nearly the same splash play production he did during the 2024 season. In 2024, he had 11 sacks and six forced fumbles. This year, those numbers went down to 5 sacks and 0 forced fumbles on the season. He has still been able to generate pressure at a high rate. He ended the season with a 28.6% win rate on true pass sets.

35. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

Thieneman was a highly sought-after transfer from Purdue this season. He ultimately chose the Oregon Ducks. He is a willing and capable tackler on the back end of a defense. I wish he had better eye discipline. He also takes some funky pursuit angles at times. I do expect he will test well, which could ultimately move him even higher up draft boards.

Dillon Thieneman vs. Washington https://t.co/y3m2TPuEVhpic.twitter.com/Bj9HtghGVC

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 20, 2026

36. Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M

Howell was solid in 2024 for the Aggies after transferring from Bowling Green. With the departures of Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton to the NFL, he took on a starring role on the defense. He had 11.5 sacks on the year. He has an array of pass rush moves, a lightning-quick first step, and is relentless in pursuit of the quarterback. There will be some concern about his sub-31" arm length. I think he can be an outlier in that aspect; he is just too talented as a pass rusher not to be impactful at the next level.

37. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

Iheanachor had an impressive Senior Bowl week. He has an athletic background, as a former basketball and soccer player growing up. He has a finishing mentality, blocks well out in space, and maintains proper pad level for an offensive tackle.

38. Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon

Pregnon transferred to Oregon from USC ahead of his final season of college football. It was a wise decision, as he played the best football of his young career. Pregnon is a high-level pass protector with awareness against stunts and blitzes, active hands, and quick feet. He allowed just five pressures the entire season, including the playoffs.

Emmanuel Pregnon vs. Iowa https://t.co/4grmuSPP3Tpic.twitter.com/a9MBxK7SLj

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 22, 2026

39. Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa

Dunker is a 6'5" 320 pound offensive line prospect. Some project him to kick inside to guard, but I can see a team giving him a shot to stick at right tackle first. Dunker shows good awareness against stunts, has over 2,200 career snaps played, and has a nasty edge to his game.

40. D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana

Ponds is listed at just 5'9" and 170 pounds. You wouldn't know it based on how he plays the game. He is a physical hitter in run support, that consistently puts his body on the line and delivers punishment. He has matched up with some of the top receivers and come out on top in most of those in his two years at Indiana. Ponds had an 89.5 coverage grade with just a 3.0% missed tackle rate during the 2025 season.

D'Angelo Ponds (5'9 170) Indiana

+ Recovery speed and athleticism
+ Ball skills with 7 career INT's
+ Tenacious in run support
+ Reliable tackler with just a 3.0% missed tackle rate in 2025
+ 89.5 coverage grade in 2025
+ 49.2% completion rate allowed against him in 2025
+... pic.twitter.com/ghCJZcGBKy

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 21, 2026

41. Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

Brazzell has great length at 6'5". He is a big-play weapon down the field with his ball tracking, body control, straight-line speed, and size. Unlike some previous wide receivers from Tennessee who were strictly downfield weapons, Brazzell can actually run crisp routes and be a weapon in the intermediate game.

42. Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

Hill is a versatile player in the front seven. He can line up at off-ball linebacker or play on the edge. In three seasons at Texas, he accumulated 17 sacks. He is relentless in pursuit and a physical finisher. While coverage has not been his best attribute, he did show improvement in that area this season.

Anthony Hill Jr. vs. Vanderbilt https://t.co/SdoEnHCogupic.twitter.com/HTH49sTuU5

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 20, 2026

43. Chris Bell Jr., WR, Louisville

My biggest question entering the season was how would Bell respond to being the number one wide receiver in the offense? He passed that test with flying colors. Having amassed over 900 receiving yards prior to tearing his ACL in December. His size at 6'2", 227 pounds, combined with game-breaking top-end speed, shows a player with tremendous upside. He still needs to fine-tune the intricacies of playing receiver, but the tools are there. The injury does cloud his draft projection.

44. Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

Johnson has great hip fluidity to quickly change direction and break on the football. He had an unreal 92.4 coverage grade in 2025. He allowed just a 41.9% completion rate against him, recorded 4 interceptions, and had only a 5.6% missed tackle rate in 2025.

45. Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State

Wheatley has good size at 6'3" and 201 pounds. He is extremely effective against the run due to his instincts and range. Zakee has been highly productive, has played over 2,100 snaps during his career, and never recorded a penalty in college. For teams that miss out on Caleb Downs and need a safety, Wheatley should be in the mix with McNeil-Warren and Thieneman for who comes off the board next.

Zakee Wheatley vs. UCLA

**Wheatley is right in the tier
with Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Dillon Thieneman behind Caleb Downs at safety. Such a high-level run defender due to his awareness and range. https://t.co/pGDg9OCHJkpic.twitter.com/B4LZNkHUIw

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 22, 2026

46. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

Cisse transferred to South Carolina from North Carolina State ahead of the 2025 season. He is one of the faster corners in the nation. He allowed just a 47.4% completion rate against him on the season. That ability to cover one-on-one is the biggest reason he sneaks into my top 50.

47. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

Cooper has a knack for making big plays, including his game-winning reception against Penn State this past season. While Cooper will likely be primarily a slot wide receiver, he has the ability to be one of the top two targets for a team. He knows how to get open, is shifty running after the catch, and consistently finds his way to the end zone.

Omar Cooper Jr. (6'0 201) Indiana

+ Shifty with the ball in his hands with excellent contact balance
+ 2.55 yards per route ran in 2025
+ 4.2% drop rate in 2025
+ 54.3% career contested catch rate
+ Ball security with 0 career fumbles
+ 20 receiving touchdowns combined in the... pic.twitter.com/zHjyIgLMVP

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 24, 2026

48. Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF

Lawrence was highly impressive for UCF in 2025. He had 7 sacks, but even more than that, he generated pressure at an extremely high rate. He had a 34.7% win rate on true pass sets. Lawrence was spectacular at the NFL Scouting Combine. He had a 40" vertical jump, a 10 ft. 10 in. broad jump, and ran a 4.52 40-yard dash at 253 pounds. Lawrence could end up going even higher than where I currently have him ranked when all is said and done.

49. Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma

The more tape I watch of Halton, the more I can see him being the pick in the second round for the Cincinnati Bengals. Halton has been productive with 8.5 sacks over the past two seasons, had a 10.2% stop rate as a run defender this year, and shows impressive quickness off the snap for an interior defensive lineman.

Gracen Halton is one of my personal favorite defensive tackles in this class. Top 50 is possible. Curious to see how he tests next week. pic.twitter.com/TlbyxAG3pU

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 20, 2026

50. Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M

Bisontis is quick out of his stance, appears to be a good athlete on tape, and has allowed just one sack in the past two years. The 6'6" and 330 pound guard prospect is most likely to be selected on day two of the draft this year.

Prospects Ranked 51-150

51. Keionte Scott, CB, Miami

Keionte Scott (6'0 195) Miami

+ Effective on the blitz
+ Punishing physicality
+ Alignment versatility
+ Over 2,000 career snaps
+ 87.1 coverage grade in 2025
+ 91.2 run defense grade
+ Special teams experience
+ Awareness in zone coverage
+ Quick to read and react
+... pic.twitter.com/d81rNnT8Y6

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 24, 2026

52. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech

53. Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame

Malachi Fields (6'4 218) Notre Dame

+ Big play ability with 17.5 yards per reception during the 2025 season
+ Willingness and ability as a blocker
+ Just a 2.7% drop rate in 2025
+ Physicality at the line
+ Body control
+ Good agility for his size
+ Impressive Senior Bowl week
+... pic.twitter.com/AtR0xgO9wM

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 23, 2026

54. Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

55. AJ Haulcy, S, LSU

AJ Haulcy (6'0 222) LSU

+ 88.8 coverage grade in 2025
+ Good ball skills and has 10 career interceptions
+ Instinctive in zone coverage
+ Physical in run support and consistently takes good pursuit angles
+ Over 2,800 career snaps played
+ Football intelligence

- Lacks ideal... pic.twitter.com/vUkrtjk78V

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

56. Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

57. Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois

Gabe Jacas vs. Northwestern https://t.co/zT7BkgNaaspic.twitter.com/XhuSL6oUis

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 25, 2026

58. Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri

59. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

60. Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan

Derrick Moore vs. Maryland

Moore is likely to be drafted on day two this year. He should contribute as a pass rusher immediately for whoever drafts him. pic.twitter.com/YyxSKUSTAK

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 26, 2026

61. Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

62. Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska

63. Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas

64. Max Klare, TE, Ohio State

65. Christen Miller, DT, Georgia

Christen Miller (6'4 310) Georgia

+ Quick feet
+ Stout run defender with a 90.2 run defense grade in 2025
+ Stack and shed ability
+ 19 pressures in both 24' and 25'
+ Alignment & scheme versatility
+ Pass rush upside
+ Active hands

- 19.2% missed tackle rate in 2025
- Has... pic.twitter.com/uhP5kfsG4v

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

66. Logan Jones, OC, Iowa

67. Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas

Mike Washington Jr. (#4) Arkansas

+ Great size at 6'1" 228 pounds
+ Lower body strength helps with his contact balance and ability to break through arm tackles
+ 6.4 yards per carry in 2025
+ Decisive, downhill runner
+ Burst through the hole
+ Improved as a receiver with 226... pic.twitter.com/nnwesjWq2Z

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 4, 2026

68. Billy Schrauth, OG, Notre Dame

69. Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

70. Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

Jake Golday (6'4 237) Cincinnati

+ Ideal size for the position
+ Effective shedding blockers
+ Coverage upside with his length and athleticism (77.5 grade)
+ Blitz timing and pursuit speed
+ Open field tackling
+ 90.6 run defense grade in 2025
+ Work ethic to go from a 190... pic.twitter.com/oBXq8kyfCN

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 24, 2026

71. Kamari Ramsey, S, USC

72. Sam Hecht, OC, Kansas State

Sam Hecht (6'4 297) Kansas State

+ Fires off the snap
+ Impressed during Senior Bowl week
+ 78.1 pass block grade in 2025
+ 77.7 run block grade
+ Good functional athleticism
+ Blocking in space
+ Quick to hit his mark and seal off defensive linemen
+ 8 pressures and 0 sacks... pic.twitter.com/e5A2ATi1GM

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 3, 2026

73. Brian Parker II, OC, Duke

74. Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

75. Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State

76. Zion Young, DE, Missouri

Zion Young (6'5" 260) Missouri

+ Ideal size for an edge
+ 9.3% stop rate in 2025
+ Alignment versatility
+ Appears to have good arm length
+ Relentless pursuit
+ 25.6% win rate on true pass sets
+ Firm anchor to set the edge
+ Bull rush power

- Limited career sack production... pic.twitter.com/BX8eAyS1rc

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 25, 2026

77. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson

78. Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh

Kyle Louis (6'0 224) Pittsburgh

+ Smooth athlete
+ Film junkie/football IQ
+ One of the better coverage linebackers in this class
+ Open field tackling
+ 32 pressures in 2024 and another 18 in 2025
+ Splash play production with 10 sacks, 6 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles... pic.twitter.com/EFNXpfZvTJ

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 27, 2026

79. Devin Moore, CB, Florida

80. Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State

81. Jalon Kilgore, DB, South Carolina

Jalon Kilgore (6'1 211) South Carolina

+ Versatility to play corner or safety
+ Ball skills (8 career interceptions)
+ Physical in run support
+ 80.6 run defense grade
+ Allowed just a 52.3% completion rate against during the 2025 season
+ Top end speed (has reached 23 mph on... pic.twitter.com/coIDyJjf5g

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 1, 2026

82. Justin Joly, TE, NC State

83. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

84. Romello Height, DE, Texas Tech

85. Genesis Smith, S, Arizona

Genesis Smith (6'2 202) Arizona

+ Good size and length
+ 88.5 coverage grade in 2025
+ Capable in man coverage
+ Gets to top speed quickly
+ Over 1,700 career snaps played
+ Team leader and captain
+ Ball tracking
+ Quick to trigger downhill

- Inconsistent tackling technique... pic.twitter.com/0wGwEnxTKF

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 26, 2026

86. Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State

87. Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona

88. Joshua Josephs, DE, Tennessee

Joshua Josephs (6'3 240) Tennessee

+ 34.3% win rate on true pass sets
+ 3 forced fumbles in 2024 and 2025
+ Arm length (reported 34")
+ 90.6 pass rush grade this year
+ 81 career pressures at Tennessee
+ High level athleticism
+ Times the snap really well
+ Variety of pass... pic.twitter.com/9wk4OBDBs5

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 21, 2026

89. Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

90. Jaishawn Barham, DE/LB, Michigan

Jaishawn Barham (6'3 241) Michigan

+ Versatility and experience playing both linebacker and at edge
+ Physicality against the run and graded out with a 90.0 run defense grade in 2025
+ Good bend when he rushes off the edge
+ Has 89 career pressures
+ Power in his hands to shed... pic.twitter.com/aRX5qXf1pW

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 11, 2026

91. Skyler Bell, WR, U Conn

92. Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington

93. Bud Clark, S, TCU

Bud Clark (6'1 185) TCU

+ Ball tracking
+ Ball skills with 15 career INT's
+ Awareness in zone coverage
+ 83.1 run defense grade during the 2025 season and quick to read and react
+ 90.1 coverage grade in 2024
+ Over 2,700 career snaps played
+ 3x team captain
+ Special Teams'... pic.twitter.com/ReFmsVJ2gu

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 31, 2026

94. Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech

95. Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke

96. Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State

Darrell Jackson Jr. (6'5 341) Florida State

+ Arm length (35")
+ Gap control and discipline
+ Power at the point of attack
+ Almost 1,700 career snaps played
+ 81.4 run defense grade
+ Just a 7.7% missed tackle rate in 25'
+ 8.9% stop rate in 2025

- High cut frame
-... pic.twitter.com/paEYICUq3F

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 19, 2026

97. Connor Lew, OC, Auburn

98. Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State

99. Jack Endries, TE, Texas

100. Jadon Canady, S, Oregon

101. Kage Casey, OT, Boise State

Kage Casey (6'5 315) Boise State

+ Over 2,700 career snaps played
+ Allowed just 6 pressures and 0 sacks in 2024
+ 80.1 pass block grade and 80.0 run block grade in 2025
+ Stout anchor
+ Controlled footwork as a run blocker
+ Understands blocking angles

- Allowed 4 sacks in... pic.twitter.com/DAymNYGhwz

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 17, 2026

102. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State

103. Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor

104. Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana

105. Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas

106. Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami

Jakobe Thomas (6'2 200) Miami

+ Alignment versatility
+ 89.1 coverage grade in 2025
+ One of the hardest hitters at safety
+ Intense competitor
+ Pre-snap communicator
+ Ball production(5 INT's in 2025)
+ Effective when blitzing
+ 2,200+ snaps played
+ Coverage instincts

-... pic.twitter.com/cCbd7O3BUb

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 2, 2026

107. Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M

108. Ja'Kobe Lane, WR, USC

109. Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia

110. Austin Barber, OT, Florida

111. Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama

Deontae Lawson (6'2 228) Alabama

+ Experience (over 2,400 snaps)
+ 83.6 run defense grade in 2025
+ Multi-year green dot player
+ Good awareness in zone coverage
+ Quick to diagnose and react
+ Effective with blitz timing

- Older prospect as a fifth-year senior
- Fairly... pic.twitter.com/5BnK1mIm3N

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 12, 2026

112. Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State

113. Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri

Chris McClellan (6'3 317) Missouri

+ Grip strength in his hands
+ Very reliable tackler with just a 6.6% missed tackle rate for his career
+ 8.1% stop rate in 2025
+ Career high 6 sacks this year
+ 75.2 run defense grade
+ Almost 1,600 career snaps played
+ Active hands

- Only... pic.twitter.com/CYvpwYrb7x

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 25, 2026

114. Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

115. Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest

116. Matt Gulbin, OC, Michigan State

Matt Gulbin (6'4 312) Michigan State

+ Versatile lineman that has played snaps at every spot except for left tackle with over 600 each at left and right guard, along with center
+ 87.8 pass block grade in 2025
+ 81.9 run block grade
+ Allowed just 5 pressures in 2025
+ Over... pic.twitter.com/TMF0Pj40HD

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 3, 2026

117. Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame

118. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU

119. Jake Slaughter, OC, Florida

120. Keyron Crawford, DE, Auburn

Keyron Crawford (6'4 251) Auburn

+ 27.0% win rate on true pass sets during the 2025 season
+ Pursuit speed
+ High effort pass rusher
+ 43 pressures in 2025
+ Versatility to play linebacker and on the edge
+ First step quickness

- 24.4% missed tackle rate in 2025
- Arm length... pic.twitter.com/WnIqlAtw7x

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 10, 2026

121. Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky

122. Michael Taaffe, DB, Texas

Michael Taaffe (6'0 193) Texas

+ Aggressive getting downhill
+ Work ethic to go from a walk on to a multi-year starter at Texas
+ 89.3 coverage grade in 2025
+ Leadership qualities
+ Special teams' experience
+ Seven career interceptions
+ 10 passes defensed in 2024
+ Range and... pic.twitter.com/0Kksgxi21j

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 2, 2026

123. Beau Stephens, OG, Iowa

124. Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC

125. Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU

Kaleb Elarms-Orr (6'2 233) TCU

+ Quick to fill the rushing lane
+ Dependable finisher on tackles with a just a 7.1% missed tackle rate
+ Highly productive with 130 tackles and 4 sacks during the 2025 season
+ High football IQ
+ Blitz timing and pursuit speed with 25 pressures in... pic.twitter.com/mpOAoGQJYl

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 27, 2026

126. Mikail Kamara, DE, Indiana

127. Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland

Jalen Huskey (6'1 199) Maryland

+ Playmaker at safety with 11 career interceptions
+ Reliable tackler with just a 10% career missed tackle rate
+ 83.5 coverage grade in 2025
+ 82.5 run defense grade in 2025
+ Man coverage ability and was formerly a cornerback prior to 2025
+... pic.twitter.com/FCuZKeE1qF

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 1, 2026

128. Trey Zuhn III, OL, Texas A&M

129. Eric McAlister, WR, TCU

130. Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State

Top 4 quarterback prospect for me in Cole Payton. This is just a silly play. pic.twitter.com/zkkH2JWbjT

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 19, 2026

131. Hezekiah Masses, CB, California

132. Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College

133. Zane Durant, DT, Penn State

Zane Durant (#28) Penn State

+ Quickness off the snap
+ Ironman durability with 658 snaps played in 2024 and another 476 in 2025
+ 71 career pressures
+ Improved his missed tackle rate in 2025 down to just 7.7% on the season
+ Havoc creator that constantly stays active
+ Strong... pic.twitter.com/6WmCwky8B3

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 15, 2026

134. Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M

135. Nadame Tucker, DE, Western Michigan

136. Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M

Tyler Onyedim (6'3 290) Texas A&M

+ Can move up and down the line
+ Arm length (34" arms)
+ 11.7% stop rate was among the highest in the country in 2025
+ Vicious spin move
+ Quick first step
+ Violent pop in his hands
+ Strength at the point of attack
+ Almost 1,700 career... pic.twitter.com/Sn6cMEbUeM

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 25, 2026

137. Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State

138. Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati

139. Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU

140. Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State

Drew Shelton (#66) Penn State

Good athlete with quick feet that has logged snaps at every position except for Center with the majority of those snaps coming at Left Tackle. I do have concerns about his overall size/frame to stick at Tackle and he has allowed 45 pressures in his... pic.twitter.com/4sHsHmotxl

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) July 27, 2025

141. Logan Fano, DE, Utah

142. Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech

143. Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama

144. Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M

145. Kendal Daniels, S, Oklahoma

Kendal Daniels (6'5" 242) Oklahoma

+ Versatile chess piece that has experience playing safety and linebacker
+ 76.4 run defense grade
+ 79.2 coverage grade
+ Over 2,800 snaps played
+ Physical tackler
+ 5.5 sacks in 2024

- Will turn 24 during his rookie year
- Lacked ideal... pic.twitter.com/nYkZPy3zgu

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 15, 2026

146. Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor

147. LT Overton, DL, Alabama

148. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, OG, Texas A&M

149. Keyshaun Elliot, LB, Arizona State

Keyshaun Elliot (6'2 233) Arizona State

+ Quick to diagnose and react
+ Good run defender that had a 79.3 run defense grade in 2025
+ Highly productive with 98 tackles and 7 sacks during the 2025 season
+ Pursuit speed
+ Disengaging from blocks
+ Physical finisher
+ Over 2,300... pic.twitter.com/ii20NhXNaJ

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 15, 2026

150. Markel Bell, OT, Miam

151. Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri

152. Tacario Davis, CB, Washington

153. Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame

Eli Raridon being healthy was able to show his talent in 2025. A big target that is a high effort blocker. Solid mid-round tight end option. pic.twitter.com/YSl5NeV3Wu

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 22, 2026

154. Anez Cooper, OG, Miami

155. Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston

156. Caden Curry, DE, Ohio State

Caden Curry (6'3 255) Ohio State

+ Special teams' standout for years
+ Career-high 11 sacks in 2025
+ 18.2% win rate on true pass sets
+ 8.6% stop rate in 2025
+ Physical in run support
+ Non-stop motor
+ Team leader
+ Alignment versatile

- Lacks ideal size/length (under 31")... pic.twitter.com/2nFPXxk5Ve

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 25, 2026

157. Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington

158. Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech

159. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

160. Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan

Rayshaun Benny (6'3 300) Michigan

+ Power at the point of attack
+ Just a 4.6% missed tackle rate for his career
+ Quick first step
+ Adept at getting his hands in passing lanes
+Plays bigger and more physical against the run than his size would suggest

- Limited career sack... pic.twitter.com/1UV59BB4d4

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 9, 2026

161. Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama

162. Landon Robinson, DT, Navy

Landon Robinson vs. Tulane https://t.co/WhuFc6qF3Cpic.twitter.com/UrFn0yqgxP

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 18, 2026

163. Fernando Carmona, OG, Arkansas

164. Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky

165. Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama

166. VJ Payne, S, Kansas State

167. Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana

Kaelon Black (5'10 208) Indiana

+ Productive 2025 season
with over 1,000 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns
+ Yards after contact
+ Hard runner that churns forward for extra yards consistently
+ 5.6 yards per carry in 2025
+ Decisive yet patient
+ Capable in pass protection

-... pic.twitter.com/7a7nbgXaoC

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 6, 2026

168. JC Davis, OL, Illinois

169. Logan Taylor, OL, Boston College

170. Pat Coogan, OC, Indiana

171. Adam Randall, RB, Clemson

172. Max Lllewellyn, DE, Iowa

Max Llewellyn (6'5 263) Iowa

+ Career highs with 45 pressures and 6.5 sacks during the 2025 season
+ 86.1 pass rush grade
+ Impressive spin move
+ 24.5% win rate on true pass sets
+ High effort player
+ Consistently gets his hands in passing lanes and looks to knock the ball... pic.twitter.com/NlEqcqBVba

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 24, 2026

173. Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah

174. Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon

Bryce Boettcher (6'1 227) Oregon

+ Two-sport athlete that was drafted by the Astros in the 13th round
+ 78.3 coverage grade in 2025
+ Special teams' staple
+ Football IQ
+ Awareness/instincts
+ Physicality against the run
+ Reliable open field tackler

- Could add some mass to... pic.twitter.com/DJhoah4QAZ

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 27, 2026

175. Carson Beck, QB, Miami

176. Keagen Trost, OL, Missouri

177. Miles Scott, S, Illinois

178. DJ Campbell, OG, Texas

DJ Campbell (6'2 321) Texas

+ Three-year starter
+ Natural leverage
+ Physical in the run game
+ Durability with over 800 snaps played in each of the last 3 seasons
+ Seeks contact in pass protection
+ 77.6 pass block grade in 2025

- 25 career penalties with 10 of them coming... pic.twitter.com/npGiJeKERu

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 30, 2026

179. Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M

180. J'Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia

181. De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss

182. Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin

183. Aaron Graves, DT, Iowa

Aaron Graves (6'4" 300 lbs.) Iowa

+ Relentless effort
+ Wrestling background
+ 20.9% win rate on true pass sets
+ Good foundation of rush moves
+Active hands

- 16.7% missed tackle rate in 2024
- Needs to add weight to his frame to hold up better as a run defender
- 4.3% stop... pic.twitter.com/34iJkcJ5mH

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) December 28, 2025

184. Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss

185. Devon Marshall, CB, NC State

186. Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama

187. Harrison Wallace III, WR, Ole Miss

188. Fa'alili Fa'amoe, OL, Wake Forest

189. Micah Morris, OG, Georgia

Micah Morris (6'5 346) Georgia

+ Thick frame and heavy hands
+ Upper body strength
+ Versatility with snaps logged at both guard spots and left tackle
+ 99.4% pass blocking efficiency throughout his career
+ 83.7 pass block grade in 2025
+ Sturdy and consistent anchor
+ Just 4... pic.twitter.com/saQs84HQjy

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 30, 2026

190. TJ Hall, CB, Iowa

191. Chase Roberts, WR, BYU

192. Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU

193. Terion Stewart, RB, Virginia Tech

One of my favorite day three running back prospects is Terion Stewart. Thickly built back with a low center of gravity and good contact balance. Older player with limited receiving production. pic.twitter.com/WrTcl8NRBX

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 6, 2026

194. Barion Brown, WR, LSU

195. Anthony Lucas, DE, USC

Anthony Lucas (6'5 267) USC

+ Power profile
+ Five-star recruit
+ Alignment versatility
+ 27.3% win rate on true pass sets
+ Reliable tackler with just an 8.1% career missed tackle rate
+ Doesn't turn 22 until October
+ Ideal size for the position
+ High effort player

- No... pic.twitter.com/oUJrjpBVZa

- Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) January 31, 2026

196. Isaiah World, OL, Oregon

197. Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida

198. Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina

199. Le'Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M

200. Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

Players just outside the top 200: Luke Petitbon, Xavier Nwankpa, Eric Rivers, Red Murdock, Dontay Corleone, Ethan Burke, Cade Klubnik, Vincent Anthony Jr, Robert Henry Jr., Lewis Bond, Robert Spears Jennings, Demonte Capehart, Oscar Delp, Skyler Gill-Howard, Dae'quan Wright, Aiden Fisher, Collin Wright, Jaeden Roberts, Roman Hemby, and Zavion Thomas