By Stephen Vilardo, SuperWest Sports
Sports
2026 Top 25 Offensive NFL Draft prospects in the West
This year’s Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, and runs from April 23–25. It will be broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes.
Coverage starts at 5 p.m. PT on Thursday, and continues at 4 p.m. on Friday, and at noon on Saturday. Streaming is available on NFL+, ESPN App, Hulu, and Disney+
Here we take a closer look at some of the players who will get selected, as well as some who may latch onto an NFL team as a preferred undrafted free agent (UDFA).
1. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Projection: Top 15
Fano is listed at around 310 pounds, which is a bit slight for elite NFL tackles, but he can add to 
What the lineman lacks in bulk, he makes up for with length and versatility.
He has great footwork, and his strong arms make him an efficient downhill power blocker who could be an immediate factor in an NFL run-blocking scheme.
He was rarely beaten in pass protection during his time with the Utes.
His strength and technique make him versatile enough to play either tackle spot or plug in at either guard position.
2. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Projection: Top 15
A highly skilled pass catcher, the 2025 Biletnikoff winner was clearly college football’s receiver last season.
He is a perfect fit as a slot receiver, a spot that is becoming more valued in the current NFL.
Lemon can create space from defenders with his quickness and knows what to do with the football after he catches it, leading the Big Ten in yards after catch in 2025.
He should step in and start from Day One and could develop into an All-Pro, perhaps even as a rookie.
3. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Projection: First Round
An excellent pass catcher and adequate blocker, Sadiq should hear his name called on Thursday night in the opening round.
While he will never be mistaken for a block-first tight end, he is even better than I think he got credit for at Oregon.
Sadiq has the strength to engage and move any linebacker, especially if he finds them on the move, and should be efficient in supporting the run game.
He has great hands and the speed to stretch the field on the middle. He will add diversity in the passing attack to the NFL team that takes him.
4. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Projection: First Round
Under the tutelage of Hines Ward at ASU, Tyson has developed into an elite route runner over the last two seasons.
He does a very good job of high-pointing the ball and makes difficult catches look almost effortless.
Tyson is explosive off the ball and can create separation with his quickness.
He struggled at times with physicality at the line; adding some bulk should help, and the NFL tends to allow less hand fighting in coverage than we see in college.
5. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Projection: First Round
An extremely athletic tackle who will fit nicely into the end of an NFL offensive line.
He has the 
Lomu did not allow a sack last season at Utah, and while he will need to add strength to handle NFL caliber pass rushers on a regular basis, he should be productive in pass protection.
His athletic ability and elite footwork give him huge upside for whatever team takes him.
6. Emmanuel Pregnon, IOL, Oregon
Projection: First Round
Pregnon is an excellent downhill blocker with the strength to develop into an elite NFL run blocker. His strength and quick hands allow him to gain leverage and push defenders.
Pregnon has room to improve against stunts and sustaining his blocks, but he has the tools to be an outstanding interior lineman with the ability to play guard or center.
7. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
Projection: Late First/Early Second
A former basketball player who did not begin playing football until getting to Junior College, 
He is extremely athletic and has smooth footwork to go along with power while playing at a low base. That translates to a solid NFL tackle.
His lateral quickness allows him to handle speed rushers on the outside.
He needs to improve at sustaining long blocks in pass protection, but did not allow a sack at ASU in 2025. His strength and mass should make him NFL-ready in the run game.
8. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Projection: Late First/Early Second
A powerful receiver who has the fluidness and speed of a smaller slot/type wideout, Boston has the 
He had only two drops on 64 chances in 2025 as his 3.1% drop rate was among the best in the nation.
Once he catches the ball, he has the speed to rack up yards, and his size makes him difficult to bring down.
Boston could go as early as the middle of the first round or could fall to Day Two; it is really a case of where teams go.
The Steelers at 21 seem like a good fit, but should they go the OL route, he could slip.
9. Kage Casey, IOL, Boise State
Projection: Second/Third Round
Casey was a tackle at Boise State, but will most likely have a future in the NFL in the interior of the 
He might not be long enough to play on the end in the NFL, but he did a great job for the Broncos at angling off his blocks to seal run lanes.
His lower body strength gives him an explosive leg drive while he is able to absorb contact.
All of this points to him being able to open up run lanes in the NFL. As a guard he should be effective against bull rushers.
10. Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Projection: Second/Third Round
Coleman is a shifty back with a low center of gravity and powerful legs that keep churning.
He is 
That patience pays off his ability to reach top speed in just a few steps, allowing him to explosively attack the hole.
A dangerous target in the passing game out of the backfield with soft hands, Coleman did not drop a pass in 2025. And he has the ability to make things happen after catching it.
11. Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC — Projection: Round 2-3
12. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford — Projection: Round 3-4
13. Carver Willis, OT, Washington — Projection: Round 4-5
14. Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah — Projection: Round 4-5
15. Isaiah World, OT, Oregon — Projection: Round 4-6
16. Alex Harkey, IOL, Oregon — Projection: Round 5-7
17. Chase Roberts, WR, BYU — Projection: Round 5-7
18. John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming — Projection: Round 5-7
19. Lake McRee, TE, USC — Projection: Round 6-7
20. Garrett DiGiorgio, IOL, UCLA — Projection: Round 6-7/UDFA
21. Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon — Projection: Round 6-7/UDFA
22. Malik Benson, WR, Oregon — Projection: Round 6-7/UDFA
23. Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU — Projection: Late Day 3/UDFA
24. Brady Boyd, WR, Utah State — Projection: UDFA
25. Caden Barnett, C, Wyoming — Projection: UDFA
writes about various topics for SuperWest sports, including stats and records, college sports, and motorsports. He also founded and runs the Sports and Entertainment Research Center (SERC).
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