<
        >
          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
              • Get the App

              Scouts Inc. NFL draft rankings

              • ESPN
              • Scouts Inc. rankings


                • 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)
                Orlando PaceOhio State
                OT
              • 2 (2)
                Darrell RussellUSC
                DT
              • 3 (3)
                Shawn SpringsOhio State
                DB
              • 4 (4)
                Peter BoulwareFlorida State
                DE
              • 5 (5)
                Bryant WestbrookTexas
                DB
              • 6 (6)
                Walter JonesFlorida State
                OT
              • 7 (7)
                Ike HilliardFlorida
                WR
              • 8 (8)
                James FarriorVirginia
                LB
              • 9 (9)
                Tommy KnightIowa
                DB
              • 10 (10)
                Chris NaeoleColorado
                OG
              • 11 (11)
                Michael BookerNebraska
                DB
              • 12 (12)
                Warrick DunnFlorida State
                RB
              • 13 (13)
                Tony GonzalezCalifornia
                TE
              • 14 (14)
                Reinard WilsonFlorida State
                LB
              • 15 (15)
                Yatil GreenMiami
                WR
              • 16 (16)
                Reidel AnthonyFlorida
                WR
              • 17 (17)
                Kenard LangMiami
                DE
              • 18 (18)
                Kenny HolmesMiami
                DE
              • 19 (19)
                Tarik GlennCalifornia
                OT
              • 20 (20)
                Dwayne RuddAlabama
                LB
              • 21 (21)
                Renaldo WynnNotre Dame
                DE
              • 22 (22)
                David LaFleurLSU
                TE
              • 23 (23)
                Antowain SmithHouston
                RB
              • 24 (24)
                Chad ScottMaryland
                DB
              • 25 (25)
                Jon HarrisVirginia
                DE
              • 26 (26)
                Jim DruckenmillerVirginia Tech
                QB
              • 27 (27)
                Rae CarruthColorado
                WR
              • 28 (28)
                Trevor PryceClemson
                DT
              • 29 (29)
                Chris CantyKansas State
                DB
              • 30 (30)
                Ross VerbaIowa
                OT

              Draft Videos

                1:06
              • Will Dante Moore or Fernando Mendoza be QB1 in 2026 draft?

                1:06NFL
              • Who does Field Yates like for the top pick in the NFL draft?

                1:02NFL

              Draft News

              • Get ready for Texans-Patriots postseason clash on ESPN

                Don't miss the AFC divisional round matchup between the Texans and Patriots on Sunday on ESPN and the ESPN App.

              • Why Mel Kiper Jr. has some concern about Ty Simpson

                Mel Kiper Jr. examines whether Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is a first-round pick after he declared for the draft.

              • Why Jalen Hurts deserves more credit and less blame

                Jeff Saturday says Jalen Hurts should be lauded for persevering through the Eagles' offensive struggles.

              • Jeff Saturday: Lamar has to buy in on Ravens' next HC

                The "Get Up" crew breaks down the latest in the Ravens' coaching search, including how much influence Lamar Jackson has on it.

              • Mike Tomlin out as Steelers coach: Will Pittsburgh rebuild?

                Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have parted ways. But will Pittsburgh now change its roster-building approach under the next coach? And who should replace Tomlin?

              • Greeny: Steelers' head coach position 'is not a desirable job'

                Mike Greenberg breaks down why the Steelers' head coach opening is one of the most undesirable positions in the NFL.

              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, Inc. All rights reserved.