2026 NFL Draft Fourth Round Pick by Pick Analysis

101. Las Vegas (via Buffalo thru Tennessee)

Jermod McCoy

CB

Tennessee

McCoy's free fall finally ends with the first pick of the fourth round. McCoy's long-term health is a concern due to structural damage in his knee that may require additional surgery. But as a pure cover corner, few, if any, are better than the Vol who will compete for a starting job as a rookie.

102. Bufalo (via LV)

Jude Bowry

OT

Boston College

Bowry has a mix of very good film and some film where he is dominated by the EDGE. Bowry may be a better prospect as a guard but the Bills drafted him as an OT. If he irons out some issues, he has the upside to be a valuable swing backup OT.

103. NY Jets

Darrell Jackson

IDL

Florida State

After trading for IDL T'Vondre Sweat, the Jets add another big, strong, and sturdy interior run defender in the Florida State DT. Jackson offers little as a pass rusher, other than a powerful bull rush, but is durable and a force against the run. Jackson will push for a starting job over the summer.

104. Arizona

Kaleb Proctor

IDL

SE Louisiana

Proctor played last season at 275 lbs but bulked up to 291 lbs at the NFL Scouting Combine in February. His game relies on quickness and burst - when he wins it is due to his twitch and speed. He offers little against the run but should contribute immediately as a sub-package interior pass rusher. Proctor will pair with Walter Nolen as dangerous pass rushers who excel as 3Ts.

105. LA Chargers (via NY Giants)

Brenen Thompson

WR

Mississippi State

The fastest man at the NFL Scouting Combine (4.26 40), Thompson his extremely quick twitch combined with his long speed makes him dangerous to handle in man coverage. Thompson will be limited to the slot but profiles as a big-play waiting to happen with the speed to destroy a defense vertically.

106. Houston

Febechi Nwaiwu 

OG

Oklahoma

Extremely experienced at both guard and center, Nwaiwu displayed starter's traits after shifting to center last season after Troy Everett was lost for the season. Nwaiwu's versatility should allow him to earn a living as a backup IOL in the NFL. 

107. San Francisco (via Cleveland)

Gracen Halton

IDL

Oklahoma

The Niners pass rush dropped off significantly last season and although most blame falls on the EDGEs, the lack of an interior pressure was a major contributor. Halton needs development as a run stuffer but his twitch, burst, and an arsenal of pass rush moves allow him to pressure the QB consistently as a 3T. Halton will be a major contributor in San Francisco this fall.

108. Denver

Jonah Coleman

RB

Washington

The Broncos are assembling a powerful RB by committee system and add a potential lead back in the explosive Coleman, SNS' number two ranked RB for this draft. Coleman has a great burst, outstanding contact balance, and soft, natural hands to become an immediate contributor in the loaded Denver offense.

109. Kansas City

Jadon Canady

CB

Oregon

Canady projects to compete as the starting slot CB who should earn some of the playing time lost when Trent McDuffie was traded to the Rams. Canady has experience lining up at both CB and safety and despite lack of size (5104 / 181 lbs / 30" Arms), is willing and effective in run support. Canady will be a major contributor and a potential starting slot CB in KC this fall.

110. NY Jets (via Cincinnati)

Cade Klubnik

QB

Clemson

The Jets finally draft a QB and surprisingly select the Clemson veteran signal caller with fellow QBs Taylen Green, Cole Payton, and Garrett Nussmeier still available. Klubnik does not project as an eventual starter but is highly experienced QB with the maturity, arm strength, and field vision to be a high end backup QB in the NFL.

111. Denver

Kage Casey

OG

Boise State

Casey is a powerful run blocker with the mean and nasty temperament that OL coaches love. Casey is a career OT who may lack the lateral agility and arm length to stay on the outside and he needs continued development in hand use. But Casey is naturally powerful run blocker who could excel as a versatil back up that can line up anywhere (except center) on the OL.

112. Dallas

Drew Shelton

OT

Penn State

Looks the part with the size and length (6050 / 313 / 33 & 3/8" Arms) desired in a blindside protector. Shelton has light feet and outstanding agility to play at OT. However, Shelton lacks some desired strength and his hand use needs development. Shelton profiles as as a backup OT with starting potential with continued development.

113. Indianapolis

Jalen Farmer

OG

Kentucky

Farmer has a great combination of size (6047 / 322 lbs / 34 & 1/4" Arms) and athleticism (4.93 40 / 9'7" Broad) that are desired in a starting OL. Farmer is naturally powerful and has surprising agility to earn playing time as a rookie and become a starter by the beginning of his second season.

114. Dallas (via Philadelphia)

Devin Moore

CB

Florida 

Moore fits the physical prototype that Dallas loves in their CBs with the size they covet in their outside CBs - 6032 / 198 lbs / 31 & 5/8" Arms - and the awareness and instincts to make plays on the ball down field. Moore should play substantial minutes and push for a starting job as a rookie.

115. Baltimore

Elijah Sarratt

WR

Indiana

The Ravens seem committed to rolling out a fleet of tall and long WRs like Sarratt (6024 / 210 lbs  / 31 &1/4" Arms). Sarratt is a premiere weapon near the end zone and excels on back shoulder throws.

116. Tampa Bay

Keionte Scott

CB

Miami, Fl

Scott's free fall ends in the fourth-round with the selection by the Bucs. Scott is a clutch performer who makes plays in crunch time. Scott has the fluidity and agility to handle slot and the size and length (5112 / 193 lbs / 31 & 3/8" Arms) to man the outside. Great value pick for a potential future starter.

117. LA Chargers (via Houston thru Las Vegas)

Travis Burke

OT

Memphis

Burke fits the prototype of what the Chargers look for in their OTs with the size (6056 / 325 lbs / 34 & 1/4" Arms) and power LA wants on the outside. Burke will provide much needed depth along the OL.

118. Detroit

Jimmy Rolder

LB

Michigan

Rolder became the starting LB when Jaishawn Barham moved to EDGE and is likely penciled in as Alex Anzalone's replacement in Detroit. Rolder's combination of size (6025 / 238 lbs) and explosiveness (36" Vertical) fit the NFL prototype. Rolder needs more experience in coverage but has the skills to start as a rookie. 

119. Jacksonville (via Carolina)

Wesley Williams 

EDGE

Duke

The Jags add the explosive and twitchy Williams who  has been a solid and durable starter throughout his career in Durham. Williams has flashed but needs to get stronger to improve his ability to contain the outside run. Williams has starting potential with continued development.

120. Green Bay

Dani Dennis-Sutton

EDGE

Penn State

DDS falls to the fourth-round despite his size (6060 / 256 lbs / 33 & 3/8" Arms), power, and flashes of dominating play. Green Bay traded Rashan Gary to Dallas in the off-season and DDS will help fill the void this fall.

121. Pittsburgh

Kaden Wetjen

WR

Iowa

Perhaps the best returner in this draft, Wetjen has also flashed as a slot receiver and could compete for playing time there. But his immediate value is in his return ability that adds another element to the Steelers this season/

122. Las Vegas (via Atlanta)

Mike Washington 

RB

Arkansas

Washington is a big power back with great speed and burst (4.33 40 / 1.51 10-yard split) and will serve as a great complement to starting RB Ashton Jeanty in a potentially loaded Raiders offensive backfield.

123. Houston (via LA Chargers)

Wade Woodaz

LB

Clemson

Woodaz looks like the modern-era LB with the size (6030 / 236 lbs) and range to be developed into a starter. Woodaz is instinctive and reliable tackler who breaks down well in space.

124. Chicago (via Jacksonville)

Malik Muhammad

CB

Texas

Surprisingly, Muhammad fell to the fourth-round despite being one of the most reliable slot CBs in the nation. Muhammad has enough size to line up outside but has excelled inside where he can handle TEs well in man coverage. Value pick at number 124.

125. Buffalo (via New England)

Skyler Bell

WR

UCONN

Bell joins a team in desperate need of a big outside WR that the team can rely on - looking at you Keon Coleman - and Bell has the speed, hands, and explosiveness that may be unmatched on the Bills roster. Excellent pick by Buffalo.

126. Buffalo

Kaleb Elarms-Orr

LB

TCU

Elarms-Orr is a great athlete who will immediately make the special teams faster and better. KEO addresses the need for improved depth after injuries took a toll last season. 

127. San Francisco

Carver Willis

OG

Washington

Willis was announced by the Niners as a guard after starting more than twenty games at OLT at Kansas State and Washington. Willis shifts inside in the NFL due to lacking desired length but is a technician who plays balanced and is fudamentally solid.

128. Cincinnati (via Detroit)

Connor Lew

OC

Auburn

The Bengals draft Lew, who missed the last half of last season with a knee injury, and may miss part of this upcoming season. Lew is a future starter with the balance, agility, and intelligence to be a long-term starter for the Bengals.

129. Carolina (via Chicago)

Will Lee

CB

Texas A&M

Lee has the length and ball skills that the Panthers desire in their outside CBs and will bolster the depth of the Carolina secondary. Lee should push for a starting job before the end of his rookie contract.

130. Miami

Trey Moore

EDGE

Texas

Moore offers an interesting skill set to the Dolphins. He recorded 14 sacks at UTSA in 2023 and then transferred to Texas and played both as a EDGE and as an off-the-ball LB in space over the past two seasons. In fact, Moore played MLB late last season and his versatility and production make him a name to watch on the rebuilding Dolphins defense.

131. LA Chargers (via New England)

Genesis Smith 

S

Arizona

Smith is big (6021 / 202 lbs), long (32 & 1/2" Arms) and explosive (42.5" Vertical / 10'8" Broad) and offers the range and ball skills to make a dangerous secondary even faster and deeper.

132. New Orleans

Jeremiah Wright

OG

Auburn

Wright is a big, strong (6050 / 331 lbs / 33 & 1/8" Arms), and powerful run blocker who has a tendency to fall of some blocks and has difficulty handling speed. When he gets tired, his pads rise and he can get washed out of plays but he is powerful and a devastating drive blocker who should provide depth inside in the NFL. 

133. Baltimore (via San Francisco)

Matthew Hibner

TE

SMU

The Ravens are reloading their TE corps this spring after letting Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar walk in free agency. Hibner is a well-rounded TE who offers a competitive blocker and a reliable target over the middle of the field.

134. Atlanta (via Las Vegas)

Kendal Daniels

LB

Oklahoma

A former safety, Daniels has excellent size (6050 / 242 lbs / 32 & 1/2" Arms) and profiles as a demon on special teams with the instincts and range to be developed into an NFL quality off-the-ball-LB.

135. Indianapolis (via Pittsburgh)

Bryce Boettcher

LB

Oregon

Boettcher is a highly-rated member of the Houston Astros farm system and MLB could be his professional destination as an outfielder, although Boettcher seems intent on playing in the NFL. Boettcher's instincts, intensity, and tackling ability should make him a great asset on special teams as he develops as a future starter at middle LB.

136. New Orleans

Bryce Lance

WR

North Dakota State

Lance, whose brother Trey is QB with the Chargers, joins the Saints and has a great opportumity to earn playing time as a rookie, with potential to be the starter opposite Chris Olave down in the Big Easy. Lance's combination of size (6030 / 204 / 32 & 1/8" Arms), speed, leaping ability (41.5" Vertical), and body control gives him upside as an eventual starter.

137. Dallas (via Philadelphia)

LT Overton

EDGE

Alabama

The Cowboys add the powerful Crimson Tide EDGE who excels as a run stuffer and displays promise as an interior pass rusher when rushing as a 3T. Overton has a great motor and should provide a valuable and versatile backup DL to improve the Cowboys' depth.

138. Miami (via SF)

Kyle Louis 

LB

Pittsburgh

Louis falls to the end of the fourth-round despite his reliability, durability, and consistent production. Some NFL teams view Louis as a safety but the Dolphins announced him as a LB when they drafted him. Louis speed and range should make him a special teams stud with the upside to become a starter in the next couple of years.

139. San Francisco

Ephesians Prysock

CB

Washington

Prysock has fantastic length and has the size desired in a press CB. Prysock lacks some desired strength and is not nearly the ball athlete that is desired for a starter. But he has the length and agility to be developed. He will provide immediate depth to the Niners' secondary.

140. Cincinnati (via NY Jets)

Colbie Young

WR

Georgia

Young has a great combination of size and length (6046 / 218 lbs / 31 & 7/8" Arms) that is desired on the outside. Young has very good deep speed and he flashes great playmaking ability. Arrested in October 2024 for battery and assault on an unborn baby and suspended for the final eight games of the 2024 season. Young then missed significant time with injuries last season. Combination of health and character makes him a high risk / high reward selection.