<
        >
          Menu

          ESPN

          • scores

          You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above.

          • Football
          • NBA
          • NFL
          • MLB
          • Cricket
          • Boxing
          • Rugby
          • More Sports
            • F1
            • MMA
            • Olympics
            • NBA G League
            • Tennis
            • NHL
            • NRL
            • Cycling
            • Golf
            • WWE
            • NASCAR
            • IndyCar
            • NCAAF
            • NCAAM
            • NCAAW
            • Netball
          • Editions
          • Fantasy
            • NFL Draft
              • NFL Draft
              • News
              • Draftcast
              • Rounds
              • Best Available
              • Teams
              • Positions
              • Projections
              • Mock Draft Simulator
              • Get the App

              Scouts Inc. NFL draft rankings

              • Illustration by ESPN
              • Scouts Inc. rankings

                • 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023
                • 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019

              • 2026
              • 2025
              • 2024
              • 2023
              • 2022
              • 2021
              • 2020
              • 2019
              • 2018
              • 2017
              • 2016
              • 2015
              • 2014
              • 2013
              • 2012
              • 2011
              • 2010
              • 2009
              • 2008
              • 2007
              • 2006
              • 2005
              • 2004
              • 2003
              • 2002
              • 2001
              • 2000
              • 1999
              • 1998
              • 1997
              • 1996
              • 1995
              • 1994
              • 1993
              • 1992
              • 1991
              • 1990
              • 1989
              • 1988
              • 1987
              • 1986
              • 1985
              • 1984
              • 1983
              • 1982
              • 1981
              • 1980
              1
              2
              3
              4
              5
              6
              7
              Pick (OVR)PlayerSchoolPOS
              • 1 (1)
                Billy SimsOklahoma
                RB
              • 2 (2)
                Johnny "Lam" JonesTexas
                WR
              • 3 (3)
                Anthony MunozUSC
                OT
              • 4 (4)
                Bruce ClarkPenn State
                DT
              • 5 (5)
                Curtis DickeyTexas A&M
                RB
              • 6 (6)
                Curtis GreerMichigan
                DE
              • 7 (7)
                Junior MillerNebraska
                TE
              • 8 (8)
                Mark HaynesColorado
                DB
              • 9 (9)
                Doug MartinWashington
                DE
              • 10 (10)
                Jacob GreenTexas A&M
                DE
              • 11 (11)
                Brad BuddeUSC
              • 12 (12)
                Stan BrockColorado
                OT
              • 13 (13)
                Earl CooperRice
                RB
              • 14 (14)
                Roland JamesTennessee
                DB
              • 15 (15)
                Marc WilsonBYU
                QB
              • 16 (16)
                Jim RitcherNC State
              • 17 (17)
                Johnnie JohnsonTexas
                DB
              • 18 (18)
                Art MonkSyracuse
                WR
              • 19 (19)
                Otis WilsonLouisville
                LB
              • 20 (20)
                Jim StuckeyClemson
                DE
              • 21 (21)
                Don McNealAlabama
                DB
              • 22 (22)
                Ray SnellWisconsin
                OG
              • 23 (23)
                Roynell YoungAlcorn State
                DB
              • 24 (24)
                Derrick HatchettTexas
                DB
              • 25 (25)
                Vagas FergusonNotre Dame
                RB
              • 26 (26)
                George CumbyOklahoma
                LB
              • 27 (27)
                Charles WhiteUSC
                RB
              • 28 (28)
                Mark MaloneArizona State
                QB

              Draft Videos

                1:31
              • Ryan Clark: Cowboys' first round was an 'absolute home run'

                1:31NFL
              • Domonique Foxworth: Rams' selection of Ty Simpson is a 'risky bet'

                1:57NFL
              • Graziano on Cardinals' pick of Love: 'Awesome player, terrible pick'

                1:07NFL

              Draft News

              • Penix back on field throwing in Falcons' offseason program

                Michael Penix, who is rehabbing a torn left ACL, was seen at the team's facility Tuesday throwing to wide receiver Drake London as part of Phase 2 of the Falcons' offseason program.

              • Charle Young, who helped 49ers win 1st Super Bowl, dies at 75

                Charle Young, an All-Pro tight end who helped the 49ers win their first Super Bowl title, has died at age 75.

              • Schrager: Bengals' game in Spain shows NFL's belief in Cincinnati

                Peter Schrager reacts to the Bengals getting a matchup vs. the Falcons in Spain.

              • How to watch 2026 NFL schedule release on ESPN

                It's time for the release of the 2026 NFL schedule! Here's how to watch the special "SportsCenter" program on ESPN, where analysts will react to the most anticipated matchups.

              • Bengals will play Falcons in Madrid in Week 9

                The Bengals will face the Falcons in Madrid in Week 9 this season, the NFL announced Tuesday.

              • 2026 NFL schedule: What to know ahead of Thursday's release

                The Seahawks will open a season that features nine international games. Come back for bold predictions and more.

              ESPN
              • Terms of Use
              • Privacy Policy
              • Your US State Privacy Rights
              • Children's Online Privacy Policy
              • Interest-Based Ads
              • About Nielsen Measurement
              • Your Privacy Choices
              • Contact Us
              • Disney Ad Sales Site
              • Work for ESPN
              • Corrections
              GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
              Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.