๐Ÿˆ 2026 NFL Draft Consensus
Top 100 Prospects ยท 23 Mock Analysts ยท 6 Ranking Sources โ€” April 23-25, Pittsburgh
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๐Ÿ† #1 Pick: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) ๐Ÿ“บ ESPN ยท ABC ยท NFL Network ๐Ÿ“ Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh 257 Picks ยท 7 Rounds
Last Updated: April 23, 2026
#5

Sonny Styles

LB Ohio State ยท 6'5, 244 lbs

๐Ÿ“Š Consensus Rankings

SourceRank
DraftTek#5
Field Yates (ESPN)#5
FantasyPros#10
The Athletic#4
NFL.com (Band)#5
The Ringer#5

๐Ÿ“ Scouting Report

83 tackles, 5 PD, 1 INT. Sub-4.5 40, 40-inch vert, 11-foot+ broad jump at 230+. Comp: Fred Warner.

๐ŸŽฏ NFL Comparison: Patrick Willis

Strengths
Rare athlete (43.5 vert, 11-2 broad at 244 lbs), instinctive
Weaknesses
Coverage skills still developing, can overcommit to run fits

๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Combine Results

DrillResult
40-Yard Dash4.46s
10-Yard Split1.56s
Vertical Jump43.5"
Broad Jump11-2'

๐Ÿ“‹ Mock Draft Tracker

AnalystProjection
NFL.com (Band)5 ยท NYG
FantasyPros4 ยท TEN
WalterFootball7 ยท WAS
OutKickโ€”
NFL.com (Band v2)5 ยท NYG
OutKick (v2)7 ยท WAS
FOX Sports3 ยท ARI
Kiper (ESPN)6 ยท DAL (via CLE)
Brugler (Athletic)6 ยท DAL (via CLE)
McShay (Ringer)6 ยท DAL (via CLE)
Iyer (TSN)5 ยท NYG

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Potential Landing Spots
Las Vegas Raiders
New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals
Compare With
#35 C.J. Allen (LB)
#40 Anthony Hill Jr. (LB)
#48 Jake Golday (LB)

๐Ÿ’ช Strengths & Weaknesses

โœ… Strengths
  • Rare athlete: sub-4.5 40, 43.5-inch vert, 11-2 broad jump at 244 lbs
  • 83 tackles shows productivity against the run
  • Versatile โ€” can play LB, safety, or hybrid roles
  • Fred Warner comparison is apt for his coverage+range
โš ๏ธ Weaknesses
  • Coverage skills still developing for pure LB role
  • Can overcommit to run fits and lose leverage
  • Not a proven pass-rush threat from LB
  • Position flexibility could lead to identity crisis at NFL level

๐Ÿƒ Combine / Pro Day Results

40-Yard Dash
4.46s
Vertical
43.5"
Broad Jump
11-2
10-Yd Split
1.56s

๐ŸŸ๏ธ Best Fit Teams

1. New York Giants 2. Dallas Cowboys 3. Washington Commanders

๐Ÿ“Š College Stats Summary

83 tackles, 5 PD, 1 INT. Sub-4.5 40, 40-inch vert, 11-foot+ broad jump at 230+.

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