Texas A&M's KC Concepcion's ability to break away from defenders makes him a top slot option in this year's draft. Ed Zurga / Getty Images Check out The Beast, The Athletic’s 2026 NFL Draft guide ...

It used to be rare for a rookie wide receiver to make a big impact, but that paradigm is clearly changing. A first-year pass catcher with 1,000 receiving yards might now be a perennial occurrence.

It's never too early for our analysts to stack their 2026 NFL draft boards. How do the top players at every position rank against each other? We pulled together top-fives at every single position from ...