Kiper Big Board/Position Rankings 3/19/26

[Risen Star]

Big Board
1. Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2. Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
3. Arvell Reese LB Ohio St.
4. Sonny Styles LB Ohio St.
5. David Bailey OLB Texas Tech

6. Caleb Downs S Ohio St.
7. Carnell Tate WR Ohio St.
8. Francis Mauigoa T Miami
9. Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona St.
10. Spencer Fano T/G Utah

11. Makai Lemon WR USC
12. Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
13. Monroe Freeling T Georgia
14. Olaivavega Ioane G Penn St.
15. Rueben Bain Jr. DE Miami

16. Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
17. Mansoor Delane CB LSU
18. Kadyn Proctor T Alabama
19. Peter Woods DT Clemson
20. Zion Young DE Missouri

21. Kayden McDonald DT Ohio St.
22. Dillon Thieneman S Oregon
23. Keldric Faulk DE Auburn
24. Blake Miller T Clemson
25. Ty Simpson QB Alabama

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Position Rankings

Quarterbacks
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
2. Ty Simpson, Alabama
3. Carson Beck, Miami (Fla.)
4. Drew Allar, Penn State
5. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
6. Taylen Green, Arkansas
7. Cole Payton, North Dakota State
8. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
9. Luke Altmyer, Illinois
10. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
Just missed: Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Running backs
1. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
2. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
3. Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas
4. Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
5. Jonah Coleman, Washington
6. Kaytron Allen, Penn State
7. Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
8. Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
9. Seth McGowan, Kentucky
10. Kaelon Black, Indiana
Just missed: Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M

Fullbacks/H-backs
1. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
2. Joe Royer, Cincinnati
3. Michael Trigg, Baylor
4. Max Bredeson, Michigan
5. Jack Endries, Texas
6. Max Klare, Ohio State
7. Tanner Koziol, Houston
8. Lake McRee, USC
9. Dallen Bentley, Utah
10. Riley Nowakowski, Indiana
Just missed: Bauer Sharp, LSU

Wide receivers
1. Carnell Tate, Ohio State
2. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
3. Makai Lemon, USC
4. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
5. Denzel Boston, Washington
6. KC Concepcion, Texas A&M
7. Zachariah Branch, Georgia
8. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
9. Chris Bell, Louisville
10. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
Just missed: Antonio Williams, Clemson

Tight ends
1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
2. Oscar Delp, Georgia
3. Justin Joly, NC State
4. Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
5. Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
6. Marlin Klein, Michigan
7. DJ Rogers, TCU
8. Sam Roush, Stanford
9. Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
10. Josh Cuevas, Alabama
Just missed: Dae'Quan Wright, Ole Miss

Offensive tackles
1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)
2. Monroe Freeling, Georgia
3. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
4. Blake Miller, Clemson
5. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
6. Caleb Lomu, Utah
7. Gennings Dunker, Iowa
8. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
9. Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M
10. Isaiah World, Oregon

Guards
1. Spencer Fano, Utah
2. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
3. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
4. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
5. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech
6. Jalen Farmer, Kentucky
7. DJ Campbell, Texas
8. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
9. Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
10. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M

Centers
1. Jake Slaughter, Florida
2. Connor Lew, Auburn
3. Sam Hecht, Kansas State
4. Logan Jones, Iowa
5. Brian Parker II, Duke
6. Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
7. Matt Gulbin, Michigan State
8. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
9. Jager Burton, Kentucky
10. Delby Lemieux, Dartmouth
Just missed: Pat Coogan, Indiana

Defensive ends
1. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (Fla.)
2. Zion Young, Missouri
3. Keldric Faulk, Auburn
4. T.J. Parker, Clemson
5. Akheem Mesidor, Miami (Fla.)
6. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
7. Gabe Jacas, Illinois
8. Caden Curry, Ohio State
9. LT Overton, Alabama
10. Max Llewellyn, Iowa

Defensive tackles
1. Peter Woods, Clemson
2. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
3. Christen Miller, Georgia
4. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
5. Caleb Banks, Florida
6. Gracen Halton, Oklahoma
7. Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
8. Domonique Orange, Iowa State
9. Zane Durant, Penn State
10. Kaleb Proctor, SE Louisiana
Just missed: Rayshaun Benny, Michigan

Outside linebackers
1. Arvell Reese, Ohio State
2. David Bailey, Texas Tech
3. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
4. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
5. Derrick Moore, Michigan
6. Malachi Lawrence, UCF
7. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
8. Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
9. Romello Height, Texas Tech
10. Keyron Crawford, Auburn
Just missed: Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College

Off-ball linebackers
1. Sonny Styles, Ohio State
2. CJ Allen, Georgia
3. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
4. Jake Golday, Cincinnati
5. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
6. Josiah Trotter, Missouri
7. Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
8. Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State
9. Justin Jefferson, Alabama
10. Karson Sharar, Iowa
Just missed: Jack Kelly, BYU

Cornerbacks
1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
2. Mansoor Delane, LSU
3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
4. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
5. Colton Hood, Tennessee
6. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana
7. Chandler Rivers, Duke
8. Chris Johnson, San Diego State
9. Keionte Scott, Miami (Fla.)
10. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
Just missed: Julian Neal, Arkansas

Safeties
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State
2. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
3. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
4. Kyle Louis, Pitt
5. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina
6. A.J. Haulcy, LSU
7. Treydan Stukes, Arizona
8. Bud Clark, TCU
9. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State
10. Genesis Smith, Arizona
Just missed: Kamari Ramsey, USC

Kickers and punters
1. Brett Thorson, Georgia (P)
2. Ryan Eckley, Michigan State (P)
3. Dominic Zvada, Michigan (PK)
4. Trey Smack, Florida (PK)
5. Will Ferrin, BYU (PK)
6. Cole Maynard, Western Kentucky (P)
7. Drew Stevens, Iowa (PK)
8. Jack Stonehouse, Syracuse (P)
9. Kansei Matsuzawa, Hawaii (PK)
10. Tommy Doman, Florida (P)

Long-snappers
1. Luke Basso, Oregon
2. Tyler Duzansky, Penn State
3. Beau Gardner, Georgia
4. Garrison Grimes, BYU
5. Rocco Underwood, Florida

 

[Risen Star]

Bain 15th. Delane not in the top 15. Mesidor not even on the big board.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

What’s the difference between doing a just missed and a top 11

Is Zion young a good fit for us

 

[zynlani]

Bain 15th. Delane not in the top 15. Mesidor not even on the big board.

Can someone explain to me this knock on Bain about arm length. Parsons arm measurent is only a half inch longer. So if Parsons arms were a finger tip shorter he wouldn't be as productive?

 

[visionary]

12: Bain
20: McDonald

Thank you

 

[Landryhat73]

Mesidor dropped significantly! Wonder if Kiper knows something about his medical? Mesidor was up to 13 on his big board before the combine.

 

[Risen Star]

Mesidor dropped significantly! Wonder if Kiper knows something about his medical? Mesidor was up to 13 on his big board before the combine.

I don't remember that. He was 17th in January though.

 

[Landryhat73]

I don't remember that. He was 17th in January though.

Akheem Mesidor at No. 13 overall

Miami's other top-15 guy is Akheem Mesidor, who lands at No. 13 overall. Mesidor logged 72 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 55 pressures and four forced fumbles in 2025.


"When his initial move is thwarted, Mesidor never stops battling. He also brings some versatility, with the ability to shade inside to DT and get pressure on the interior."

 

[Risen Star]

Akheem Mesidor at No. 13 overall

Miami's other top-15 guy is Akheem Mesidor, who lands at No. 13 overall. Mesidor logged 72 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 55 pressures and four forced fumbles in 2025.


"When his initial move is thwarted, Mesidor never stops battling. He also brings some versatility, with the ability to shade inside to DT and get pressure on the interior."

Give me a link.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

 

[Landryhat73]

Give me a link.

Canes warning

 

[Acceptablename]

12.Rueben Bains
20. CJ Allen

 

[Hawkeye0202]

12...Bains
20...Thieneman

Will add MLBer via trade

 

[tm1119]

Minor complaint, but I’d love to know how Kiper determines who’s a DE and who’s an OLB. There’s a very blurry line between those 2 spots and really muddies up the rankings

 

[Risen Star]

Canes warning

That's weird. That article's from late January. When you click the link they provide it takes you to his updated rankings. I posted his January big board and Mesidor was 17th.

https://cowboyszone.com/threads/kiper-big-board-position-rankings-1-12-26.542037/

He must have done another update with him at 13. Don't know why he'd drop out of the top 25 since then.

 

[exciter]

What’s the difference between doing a just missed and a top 11

Is Zion young a good fit for us

Depends on what you're looking for?
Think he'd fit as a SAM behind Gary for a season or 2 before taking over.
Do you want to drop a top 20 pick on either a backup to Gary or a SAM.
Everyone he has listed as a DE fits as a strong side DE or SAM in a 34. The only 2 that rate in the top 20 would be Bain and maybe Parker.
Faulk and Overton would need to put on 10-12 lbs of muscle and play as 5Tech.

 

[Hardline]

He has Jack Endries wrongly listed as an H-back,Fullback.

He's a Tight End.

 

[rambo2]

Can someone explain to me this knock on Bain about arm length. Parsons arm measurent is only a half inch longer. So if Parsons arms were a finger tip shorter he wouldn't be as productive?

Arm length doesn't hurt Bain at all. He attacks with his hands and absolutely destroys people. If he is available at 12 they should take him. He would make the Cowboys a better team.

 

[Risen Star]

He has Jack Endries wrongly listed as an H-back,Fullback.

He's a Tight End.

Or he's projecting him as an h-back in the NFL.

 

[gimmesix]

12: Bain
20: McDonald

Thank you

I'd probably go that way too. Kiper's big board lines out for us about the best I've seen. At 12, we have the choice of Bain or Delane. At 20, Young, McDonald or Thienemen. No linebacker, but C.J. Allen is probably in his top 30.