Ever since the combine, one of the biggest talking points surrounding the 2026 NFL draft is the likelihood that teams will care less about positional value than in previous years. There might be only 10 to 12 elite prospects in this draft, and a running back (Jeremiyah Love), an off-ball linebacker (Sonny Styles) and a safety (Caleb Downs) are considered among that group.
However, most teams usually don’t steer too far away from the norm. Just because the better players at the top of the draft happen to play defense doesn’t mean teams will begin to overlook offensive players. Don’t expect them to wait around on a wide receiver despite draft experts saying this group lacks a Ja’Marr Chase-like prospect.
