The junior linebacker announced on Monday that he has declared for the NFL Draft, a decision that many anticipated. According to ESPN's Mel Kiper, he is rated as the No. 3 off-ball linebacker in this year's draft and is projected to be a first-round pick.

Who's in the hunt to go No. 1? How does the QB class look? Which teams need defense? And who could rise at the combine? Let's answer big questions on this class.

The Giants emerged from their Week 14 bye with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft — for now. There are now three 2-11 teams at the top of the draft order, because the Titans won Sunday — Giants, Raiders and Tennessee. Like the Giants, the Raiders have lost seven straight games. (More on them in a bit.)

Clemson CB Avieon Terrell announced he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft on Dec. 8. He was the Tigers' top cornerback in 2025.

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson announced Friday he'll declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. Johnson enjoyed a breakout year as the third-leading rusher in FBS this season with 1,451 rushing yards, earning Big Ten Running Back of the Year and first-team all-conference honors.