{"id":870170,"date":"2026-04-19T20:14:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T20:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/870170\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T20:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T20:14:32","slug":"arrowhead-prides-2026-nfl-draft-consensus-rankings-top-100-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/870170\/","title":{"rendered":"Arrowhead Pride\u2019s 2026 NFL Draft consensus rankings: Top 100 prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you read through draft prospect rankings from around the Internet, you\u2019re bound to notice the overwhelming variance. It\u2019s hard to know which one to believe. So let\u2019s see how a consensus of analysts would view the 2026 NFL Draft<\/a> prospects.<\/p>\n

We started with top rankings from six sources \u2014 ESPN<\/a> (Matt Miller\u2019s 482 prospects<\/a> and Jordan Reid\u2019s 500 prospects<\/a>), Pro Football Focus<\/a> (450), CBS Sports<\/a> (329), Pro Football Network<\/a> (458) and Draftek<\/a> (600)\u2014 and then averaged them. The top 100 results are shown here.<\/p>\n

When rankings were averaged, players who weren\u2019t on a particular list were calculated as if they had been ranked one position higher than the total number in that ranking. For example, if a player didn\u2019t appear on Reid\u2019s list of 500, the average was calculated as if they had been ranked 501st.<\/p>\n

Please note that these rankings are intended for informative purposes and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any Arrowhead Pride staff member.<\/p>\n

On both Friday and Saturday, we\u2019ll publish new top-100 lists showing only the players still available. After the seventh round concludes, we will also reveal the rankings\u2019 top 100 undrafted free agents. So as you watch the draft unfold for the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>, keep an eye on these rankings.<\/p>\n

Below the table, you\u2019ll find some fun facts about the combined rankings.<\/p>\n

The first column shows each player\u2019s consensus ranking. The second column shows their position and their ranking within it.<\/p>\n

Top 100 Prospects (Pre-Draft)<\/p>\n

Rk
\n Pos
PosRnk
\n Player
School<\/p>\n

1
\n QB
(1)
\n Fernando Mendoza
Indiana<\/p>\n

2
\n EDGE
(1)
\n Arvell Reese
Ohio State<\/p>\n

3
\n RB
(1)
\n Jeremiyah Love
Notre Dame<\/p>\n

4
\n S
(1)
\n Caleb Downs
Ohio State<\/p>\n

5
\n LB
(1)
\n Sonny Styles
Ohio State<\/p>\n

6
\n EDGE
(2)
\n Rueben Bain Jr.
Miami (FL)<\/p>\n

7
\n OT
(1)
\n Francis Mauigoa
Miami (FL)<\/p>\n

8
\n EDGE
(3)
\n David Bailey
Texas Tech<\/p>\n

9
\n CB
(1)
\n Mansoor Delane
LSU<\/p>\n

10
\n WR
(1)
\n Carnell Tate
Ohio State<\/p>\n

11
\n WR
(2)
\n Makai Lemon
USC<\/p>\n

12
\n CB
(2)
\n Jermod McCoy
Tennessee<\/p>\n

13
\n OT
(2)
\n Spencer Fano
Utah<\/p>\n

14
\n TE
(1)
\n Kenyon Sadiq
Oregon<\/p>\n

15
\n G
(1)
\n Olaivavega Ioane
Penn State<\/p>\n

16
\n WR
(3)
\n Jordyn Tyson
Arizona State<\/p>\n

17
\n OT
(3)
\n Monroe Freeling
Georgia<\/p>\n

18
\n S
(2)
\n Dillon Thieneman
Oregon<\/p>\n

19
\n WR
(4)
\n Omar Cooper Jr.
Indiana<\/p>\n

20
\n OT
(4)
\n Kadyn Proctor
Alabama<\/p>\n

21
\n S
(3)
\n Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Toledo<\/p>\n

22
\n EDGE
(4)
\n Keldric Faulk
Auburn<\/p>\n

23
\n CB
(3)
\n Avieon Terrell
Clemson<\/p>\n

24
\n OT
(5)
\n Caleb Lomu
Utah<\/p>\n

25
\n EDGE
(5)
\n Akheem Mesidor
Miami (FL)<\/p>\n

26
\n WR
(5)
\n KC Concepcion
Texas A&M<\/p>\n

27
\n DT
(1)
\n Peter Woods
Clemson<\/p>\n

28
\n OT
(6)
\n Blake Miller
Clemson<\/p>\n

29
\n CB
(4)
\n Colton Hood
Tennessee<\/p>\n

30
\n CB
(5)
\n Chris Johnson
San Diego State<\/p>\n

31
\n OT
(7)
\n Max Iheanachor
Arizona State<\/p>\n

32
\n WR
(6)
\n Denzel Boston
Washington<\/p>\n

33
\n EDGE
(6)
\n Cashius Howell
Texas A&M<\/p>\n

34
\n CB
(6)
\n D’Angelo Ponds
Indiana<\/p>\n

35
\n EDGE
(7)
\n T.J. Parker
Clemson<\/p>\n

36
\n DT
(2)
\n Kayden McDonald
Ohio State<\/p>\n

37
\n LB
(2)
\n C.J. Allen
Georgia<\/p>\n

38
\n QB
(2)
\n Ty Simpson
Alabama<\/p>\n

39
\n DT
(3)
\n Lee Hunter
Texas Tech<\/p>\n

40
\n CB
(7)
\n Brandon Cisse
South Carolina<\/p>\n

41
\n DT
(4)
\n Christen Miller
Georgia<\/p>\n

42
\n DT
(5)
\n Caleb Banks
Florida<\/p>\n

43
\n WR
(7)
\n Germie Bernard
Alabama<\/p>\n

44
\n EDGE
(8)
\n Zion Young
MIssouri<\/p>\n

45
\n EDGE
(9)
\n Gabe Jacas
Illinois<\/p>\n

46
\n G
(2)
\n Emmanuel Pregnon
Oregon<\/p>\n

47
\n EDGE
(10)
\n R Mason Thomas
Oklahoma<\/p>\n

48
\n G
(3)
\n Chase Bisontis
Texas A&M<\/p>\n

49
\n LB
(3)
\n Jacob Rodriguez
Texas Tech<\/p>\n

50
\n LB
(4)
\n Anthony Hill Jr.
Texas<\/p>\n

51
\n EDGE
(11)
\n Malachi Lawrence
Central Florida<\/p>\n

52
\n CB
(8)
\n Keionte Scott
Miami (FL)<\/p>\n

53
\n CB
(9)
\n Keith Abney II
Arizona State<\/p>\n

54
\n RB
(2)
\n Jadarian Price
Notre Dame<\/p>\n

55
\n LB
(5)
\n Jake Golday
Cincinnati<\/p>\n

56
\n LB
(6)
\n Josiah Trotter
Missouri<\/p>\n

57
\n S
(4)
\n A.J. Haulcy
LSU<\/p>\n

58
\n TE
(2)
\n Eli Stowers
Vanderbilt<\/p>\n

59
\n WR
(8)
\n Chris Bell
Louisville<\/p>\n

60
\n OT
(8)
\n Caleb Tiernan
Northwestern<\/p>\n

61
\n G
(4)
\n Keylan Rutledge
Georgia Tech<\/p>\n

62
\n EDGE
(12)
\n Derrick Moore
Michigan<\/p>\n

63
\n WR
(9)
\n Antonio Williams
Clemson<\/p>\n

64
\n WR
(10)
\n Chris Brazzell II
Tennessee<\/p>\n

65
\n CB
(10)
\n Treydan Stukes
Arizona<\/p>\n

66
\n C
(1)
\n Connor Lew
Auburn<\/p>\n

67
\n WR
(11)
\n Zachariah Branch
Georgia<\/p>\n

68
\n EDGE
(13)
\n Joshua Josephs
Tennessee<\/p>\n

69
\n G
(5)
\n Gennings Dunker
Iowa<\/p>\n

70
\n TE
(3)
\n Max Klare
Ohio State<\/p>\n

71
\n EDGE
(14)
\n Dani Dennis-Sutton
Penn State<\/p>\n

72
\n DT
(6)
\n Domonique Orange
Iowa State<\/p>\n

73
\n LB
(7)
\n Kyle Louis
Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

74
\n S
(5)
\n Kamari Ramsey
USC<\/p>\n

75
\n WR
(12)
\n Elijah Sarratt
Indiana<\/p>\n

76
\n CB
(11)
\n Davison Igbinosun
Ohio State<\/p>\n

77
\n S
(6)
\n Genesis Smith
Arizona<\/p>\n

78
\n EDGE
(15)
\n Romello Height
Texas Tech<\/p>\n

79
\n WR
(13)
\n Skyler Bell
Connecticut<\/p>\n

80
\n EDGE
(16)
\n Jaishawn Barham
Michigan<\/p>\n

81
\n CB
(12)
\n Malik Muhammad
Texas<\/p>\n

82
\n RB
(3)
\n Mike Washington Jr.
Arkansas<\/p>\n

83
\n EDGE
(17)
\n Keyron Crawford
Auburn<\/p>\n

84
\n S
(7)
\n Zakee Wheatley
Penn State<\/p>\n

85
\n DT
(7)
\n Gracen Halton
Oklahoma<\/p>\n

86
\n C
(2)
\n Logan Jones
Iowa<\/p>\n

87
\n WR
(14)
\n Malachi Fields
Notre Dame<\/p>\n

88
\n WR
(15)
\n Bryce Lance
North Dakota State<\/p>\n

89
\n DT
(8)
\n Darrell Jackson Jr.
Florida State<\/p>\n

90
\n WR
(16)
\n Brenen Thompson
Mississippi State<\/p>\n

91
\n WR
(17)
\n Ted Hurst
Georgia State<\/p>\n

92
\n C
(3)
\n Sam Hecht
Kansas State<\/p>\n

93
\n C
(4)
\n Jake Slaughter
Florida<\/p>\n

94
\n CB
(13)
\n Chandler Rivers
Duke<\/p>\n

95
\n G
(6)
\n Jalen Farmer
Kentrucky<\/p>\n

96
\n QB
(3)
\n Garrett Nussmeier
LSU<\/p>\n

97
\n CB
(14)
\n Daylen Everette
Georgia<\/p>\n

98
\n CB
(15)
\n Devin Moore
Florida<\/p>\n

99
\n CB
(16)
\n Julian Neal
Arkansas<\/p>\n

100
\n C
(5)
\n Trey Zuhn III
Texas A&M<\/p>\n

A total of 730 players appeared on at least one of the six lists, with the top 199 prospects appearing on each ranking. Not surprisingly, there is notable disagreement on how this draft stacks up, even at the top. Three lists began with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at the top (who will undoubtedly be the first overall selection Thursday night).<\/p>\n

Two analysts ranked Notre Dame running back Jerimiyah Love as the top player, while one list started with Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how many players made at least one of the lists for each position, followed by the number of those ranked within the first three rounds (or the first 100 picks) and the percentage of the total.<\/p>\n

Quarterback 32 (3 \u2014 9%)Tackle 58 (8 \u2014 14%)Guard 50 (6 \u2014 12%)Center 28 (5 \u2014 18%)Tight end 49 (3 \u2014 6%)Running back 52 (3 \u2014 6%)Fullback 2 (0 \u2014 0%)Wide receiver 98 (17 \u2014 17%)Defensive tackle 64 (8 \u2014 13%)Edge rusher 74 (17 \u2014 23%)Linebacker 66 (7 \u2014 11%)Cornerback 78 (16 \u2014 21%)Safety 53 (7 \u2014 13%)Placekicker 9 (0 \u2014 0%)Punter 11 (0 \u2014 0%)Long snapper 6 (0 \u2014 0%)<\/p>\n

The Chiefs have frequently been tied to edge rushers, cornerbacks, and wide receivers throughout the draft process. As you can see, those three positions have the most players ranked in our top 100.<\/p>\n

Kansas City has also recently been linked to the draft\u2019s top tackles. When he spoke on Thursday<\/a>, general manager Brett Veach revealed that he sees bookend depth dropping sharply at the end of the first round.<\/p>\n

Our rankings agree. While seven tackles are ranked at No. 31 or above, only one other tackle appears in the top 100. That player, Northwestern\u2019s Caleb Tiernan, is widely expected to kick inside to guard as a pro.<\/p>\n

With the team currently having three of the top 40 selections, it is not surprising that Kansas City has met with many of these players in the draft process. You can learn about the Chiefs\u2019 confirmed draft visits here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As you read through draft prospect rankings from around the Internet, you\u2019re bound to notice the overwhelming variance.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":870171,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[7,923,49,48],"class_list":{"0":"post-870170","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ncaa-football","8":"tag-football","9":"tag-kansas-city-chiefs-draft","10":"tag-ncaa","11":"tag-ncaa-football"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116433211899598340","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/870170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=870170"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/870170\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/870171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=870170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=870170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=870170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}