2026 NFL Draft Sixth Round Pick by Pick Analysis

182. Cleveland (via Buffalo)

Taylen Green

QB

Arkansas

The Browns finally draft a QB and add Green to the deep, if not overly talented, QB room. Green joins Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel and is likely headed for the practice squad this fall. And to be honest, Green needs significant development. Green needs to develop better upper and lower body coordination and step into his throws. Mostly throws fastballs and needs to improve his touch. Sporadic accuracy tied to poor mechanics – when mechanics are in order, he looks like an NFL QB. Excellent athlete with speed, elusiveness, and power in the open field – must be accounted for or he can hurt you with his running. Very good running instincts. Green is not ready to start and it is questionable if he ever will. But he is an outstanding athlete who is worth a sixth-round flyer.

183. Arizona

Karson Sharar

LB

Iowa

Sharar profiles as an outstanding special teams player with the instincts in space to be a productive player in zone coverage while cleaning up as a run defender with very good range. Sharar gets good depth in his zone drops, follows the QB's eyes, and makes plays on the ball consistently. Sharar has starting potential in the next couple of years in the NFL.

184. Tennessee

Jackie Marshall

IDL

Baylor

Marshall is a somewhat undersized and underpowered IDL (6024 / 300 / 31 & 7/8" Arms) who relies on his twitch, burst, and quickness to win at the snap but can get washed out at the LOS by a powerful IOL. Marshall has impressive range and when his motor is on, he has some impressive film. But he disappears too often and is too ineffective against the run. Marshall will likely start his career on the practice squad next fall.

185. Tampa Bay (via Las Vegas)

Bauer Sharp

TE

LSU

Sharp rapidly rose up draft boards over the last half of last season and joins a great situation in Tampa where he should be able to contribute right away. Sharp (6045 / 249 / 31 & 3/8" Arms) has good YAC ability due to deceptive speed and could add a dimension to the Bucs' passing attack that is currently missing. Excellent value in the sixth-round.

186. NY Giants

Bobby Jamison-Travis

IDL

Auburn

Stamina and overall cardio health remains a concern but BJT has excellent size (6030 / 328 lbs / 34 & 1/4" Arms) and will be a valuable interior defender on running downs in the NFL. He offers little as a pass rusher but is strong with a low center of gravity and provides a quality rotation piece inside.

187. Washington

Kaytron Allen

RB

Penn State

Allen was the power back in the Nittany Lions loaded backfield and has plug and play potential as a rookie starter in D.C. Allen has good burst to, and through, the hole, has soft hands, can snatch the ball outside the frame of his body, and is one of the best pass protectors in the RB class. For fantasy football owners, try to grab Allen in your fantasy draft this summer.

188. NY Jets (via Seattle)

Anez Cooper

OG

Miami, Fl

The Jets add a powerful depth piece that will improve the selection of IOL the team can choose from when injuries invariably take a toll. Cooper is extremely strong and plays with a nasty disposition desired in OL. Cooper is not overly quick or twitchy and is best used in a confined area to take advantage of his power. Cooper will push for a roster spot this fall.

189. Cincinnati

Brian Parker

OC

Duke

A former OT for the Blue Devils, Parker is likely to shift inside to center due to lacking desired arm length (32 & 7/8" Arms). Parker is an excellent athlete who plays with leverage, possesses a wide base, and displays good balance. Parker is a technician who lacks some desired core strength and he plays with a nasty disposition. Parker is a likely starter at center within the next couple of seasons.

190. New Orleans

Barion Brown

WR

LSU

The Saints add their third WR this past weekend and Brown brings added value as one of the best return specialists in college football - dangerous kickoff returner which is where he is most likely to have the biggest impact in the NFL early in his career. Although he has great speed (4.40 40), it is build-up speed where he his faster in the second ten yards then the first ten yards and he lacks great burst. Only adequate quickness and is tighter in the hips than desired. Lacks some desired agility and fluidity and does not operate as well out of the slot as preferred.

191. Jacksonville (via New England)

Josh Cameron

WR

Baylor

Cameron, a prospect that earned a third-round grade from SNS, surprisingly falls to the sixth-round despite being one of the best and most dangerous YAC ability of any WR in this draft class. Cameron has a similar game to Deebo Samuels where he grinds defenders under his gears. Cameron should earn a roster spot and push for playing time before the end of his rookie season.

192. NY Giants

JC Davis

OT

Illinois

With the first of back-to-back selections, the Giants add the big and sturdy Illinois OLT with enough length (34 & 1/4" Arms) and lateral agility to stay on the outside but has fantastic physical dimensions for sliding inside to guard. Davis will offer a versatile swing backup OT with enough versatility to fill in at either guard spot or OT position in the NFL.

193. NY Giants

Jack Kelly

LB

BYU

Kelly is an old-school off-the-ball LB who is a productive and instinctive prospect who flows and scrapes through traffic, stacks and sheds effectively, and is strong and durable. Although he can be overmatched in man coverage, Kelly is a powerful and deceptively quick blitzer in the mold of Leo Chenal and adds another element to the Giants' pass defense.

194. Tennessee

Pat Coogan

OC

Indiana

Coogan is a big, powerful center who is naturally strong and powerful run blocker. Strength makes him difficult to bull rush – extremely strong anchor. Possesses enough lateral agility to be effective blocking in the screen game or out front, although he struggles the farther he has to move. Balance is sometimes an issue and he tends to grab when falling, making him susceptible to holding calls. Limited athletic ability and lateral agility and is best used in the box. Coogan may never be a starter but he provides a durable and intelligent backup IOL who improves the character of any team he is on.

195. Las Vegas (via Tampa Bay)

Malik Benson

WR

Oregon

A former 5-star recruit who began his career at Alabama, then transferred to Florida State before matriculating to the Pacific Northwest at Oregon. Benson possesses outstanding deep speed (4.37 40) that allow him to burst through pursuit angles and out run chasing defenders. Benson lacks some desired strength and has difficulty gaining separation from physical CBs, but his speed and game breaking ability is desperately needed in Vegas. Benson should contribute as a rookie.

196. New England (via Minnesota)

Dametrious Crownover

OT

Texas A&M

Crownover is one of the most divisive prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft - some scouts think he is a future starter who rave about his athletic ability and potential. For those of us who are more skeptical, there are too many red flags to ignore. Crownover is massive (6070 / 319 lbs / 35 & 3/8" Arms) and flashes elite twitch and movement skills but he lacks some core strength and power and has as much bad film as good. Crownover is a project but he is worth the 196th pick in this draft.

197. LA Rams (via Philadelphia)

CJ Daniels

WR

Miami, Fl

Daniels, who began his career at Liberty, transferred to LSU, and then transferred to Coral Gables prior to the 2025 season. Daniels has big, soft hands and he snags the ball and secures through contact. Almost all of his catches are contested and he gains little separation in his routes but has the strength and leaping ability to win at the catch point. Daniels will push for a roster spot in LA this fall.

198. Minnesota (via New England)

Demond Claiborne

RB

Wake Forest

The Vikings wait until the sixth-round to address a gaping need at the RB position but luck out having a potential future starting RB fall to them this late in the draft. Claiborne is a fast (4.37 40), quick, darting RB with excellent vision, C.O.D ability, and a fantastic burst to contribute immediately in the NFL as a rookie. For fantasy football owners, taking a late-round flyer on the Demon Deacon RB could pay huge dividends next December.

199. Seattle (via Cincinnati)

Emmanuel Henderson

WR

Kansas

Henderson started his career as a highly-recruited WR at Alabama but had difficulty finding the field in Tuscaloosa which prompted his transfer to Lawrence. Henderson is fast (4.44 40), twitchy, and quick - he uncovers well and is a difficult assignment in man coverage but has difficulty with physical CBs. Henderson works best out of the slot but his speed and explosiveness works no matter where he runs his route from. He will provide quality depth to the World Champions this fall.

200. Miami (via Carolina)

DJ Campbell

OG

Texas

Campbell has yet to consistently become a reliable blocker but flashes moments of dominance like the 2024 game against Michigan where he out-dueled NFL first-round picks Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant. If you grade Campbell based on his best film, he's a top 50 pick. But other times he looks lost and totally overwhelmed. But with the 200th pick, this is a risk worth taking by the Dolphins.

201. Green Bay

Domani Jackson

CB

Alabama

Former 5-star recruit who did not live up to the hype at USC but has developed into a physical CB with an NFL future while in Tuscaloosa, Jackson has a nice combination of speed (4.41 40), size (6005 / 194 lbs / 31 & 1/8" Arms), and coverage ability but consistency has always been an issue. Jackson's lack of ball skills (2 INTs and 11 passes defensed over three seasons) may keep him from ever meeting his potential. Jackson will compete for a roster spot this fall.

202. LA Chargers (via New England)

Logan Taylor

OG

Boston College

The Chargers like big, physical, and strong OL and Taylor certainly meets those qualities - 6063 / 314 lbs / 33 & 7/8" Arms. Taylor is exceedingly strong and is a vicious hand fighter but he has balance issues and ends up on the turf too much. Taylor's strength and tenacity fit the Chargers' preferred playing type and he should provide an important depth piece inside over the course of the next season in LA.

203. Jacksonville

CJ Williams

WR

Stanford

The Jags use two sixth-round picks on WRs. After adding Josh Cameron (#191), the Jaguars add Williams, another tall and fast WR. Williams was the best offensive weapon on an otherwise moribund Cardinal offense and he has very good leaping ability that should make him a good weapon to deploy near the end zone. Williams should push for a roster or practice squad spot over the summer.

204. Houston (via LA Chargers)

Lewis Bond

WR

Boston College

Bond is one of the best route runners available in the 2026 NFL Draft and is a reliable and highly productive WR - he finished fifth in the nation with 88 Receptions last season. Bond is not an exceptional athlete but he is a technician who is quicker than fast, separates well, and has exceptional hands. Bond wil push for a roster spot this summer and could work his way into playing time over the next couple of seasons. Great value pick.

205. Detroit

Skyler Gill-Howard

IDL

Texas Tech

SGH missed the end of last season after undergoing ankle surgery but is expected back prior to the coming season. SGH is vastly undersized (6005 / 280 lbs / 30 & 3/8" Arms) but exceptionally quick and displays a great first step and an impressive burst to close. SGH's motor and effort is outstanding and he plays with the energy and effort coach Dan Campbell covets in his players. SGH will push for playing time this fall.

206. LA Chargers (via Cleveland)

Alex Harkey

OG

Oregon

Harkey has been a career OT in college at Colorado, Texas State, and Oregon but was announced as a guard by the Chargers due to lack of arm length (31 & 3/4" Arms) and lack of ideal lateral agility. Harkey fits what LA looks for in their OL and he provides much needed depth at both OG and OT, if injuries shred the depth again this fall like it did last season in LA.

207. Philadelphia (via LA Rams)

Micah Morris

OG

Georgia

The Eagles decide to add another Georgia Bulldog prospect in the gigantic Morris (6052 / 334 lbs / 33 & 3/8" Arms), a physically dominating and powerful guard with strong hands and a nasty attitude. Morris is best used in a confined space but has an NFL-ready game and he should be able to contribute immediately, if needed. Morris will push for a roster spot or practice squad spot over the summer.

208. Atlanta (via Las Vegas)

Anterio Thompson

IDL

Washington

Thompson, a transfer from Western Michigan, has limited pass rushing upside but has flashed as an effective IDL in an even front. Thompson plays with a low center of gravity and natural bend that makes it difficult to unroot in the running game. Thompson should push for a roster spot in September.

209. Washington

Matt Gulbin

OC

Michigan State

Gulbin has starting experience at both guard (at Wake Forest) and center (at Michigan State) and that versatility will serve him well as a versatile backup inside. Ideal size for an NFL center – tall, wide body, well-distributed mass. Gulbin is quick out to the second level to engage LBs in the run game – adept at making combination blocks at the second level. Anchors effectively against the bull rush. Gulbin's intelligence and versatility should allow him to hold a job as a backup IOL in the NFL.

210. Pittsburgh (via Kansas City)

Gabe Rubio

IDL

Notre Dame

Rubio is a large  (6050 / 319 lbs / 33 & 3/8" Arms) and experienced two-gap run stuffer whose strength and base allows him to hold up against the run well but has battled injuries throughout his career in South Bend and his availability may be his greatest challenge to earning an NFL job. Rubio is sturdy and powerful but offers little as a pass rusher. Rubio profiles as a potential backup 5T with the flexibility to play NT in a pinch. Rubio will fight for a roster spot this fall.

211. Baltimore

Ryan Eckley

P

Michigan State

The first specialist off the board is the Michigan State All-American punter who established a new Big Ten career punting average of 47.6 yards per punt. Eckley is drafted by the Ravens and will compete with second-year punter Luke Elzinga for Baltimore's punting job this summer.

212. New England

Namdi Obiazor

LB

TCU

The Patriots select the fast (4.53 40) and extremely athletic (37" Vertical / 9'11" Broad) Horned Frogs MLB who has fantastic range and chases hard in pursuit. Obiazor's read and react skills are excellent but he lacks desired strength and shedding ability and tightness in his hips (7.24 3-Cone Drill) limit his man coverage ability. Obiazor has a great physical profile to be a core special teamer and that is where he is likely to impact the NFL as a rookie.

213. Chicago (via Buffalo thru Detroit)

Jordan van den Berg

IDL

Georgia Tech

Van den Berg, a South African citizen, displayed his best season of his career in Atlanta in 2025 when he finished with career highs in sacks (3) and TFL (11). Van den Berg has a stocky, square body that allows him to play with natural leverage and torque which make him an effective run defender. Van den Berg will likely start his career on the practice squad next fall in Chicago.

214. Indianapolis

Caden Curry

EDGE

Ohio State

Curry is a one-year starter in Columbus who has tweener size (6030 / 257 lbs / 30 & 1/8" Arms) and skill set between a 4-3 and a 3-4 EDGE. Curry is a twitchy athlete who can bend, flatten, and close on the QB in the pocket but his lack of size and strength limits his effectiveness against the run. Curry will need to prove himself on special teams to earn a chance at playing time in the NFL as a rookie.

215. Atlanta

Harold Perkins

LB

LSU

When Perkins burst on the scene as a freshman, it looked like he was the second-coming of Micah Parsons as an undersized and disruptive pass rusher and was a likely top ten pick in the draft. But reality has a way of settling in and Perkins' lack of position fit and inability to stay healthy depressed his value as he fell to the second to last pick of the sixth-round. With James Pearce's immediate NFL future in legal jeopardy, Perkins may find his pass rushing skill in demand this fall in ATL. Great pick by the Falcons.

216. Green Bay (via Seattle thru Pittsburgh)

Trey Smack

K

Florida

The second specialist, and only kicker drafted, is the talented Gator who has a career-long FG of 56-yards and will be given every opportunity to win Green Bay's kicking job. Green Bay has been trying to lock down the kicking position since Mason Crosby left and have so far failed. Now Smack gets his opportunity.