Draft Order

[StickierBuns]

2026 should be their year for THE RB to team with JJ....whether that happens in round 1, 2 or 3 is yet to be determined. The dreaded corner pick can't be discounted. Any of the top positions of need I'm for without it being a reach.

[purplefaithful]

I would rank ILB highly as well, Pace is done as a starter imo..

That or IDL cause I think Hargrave is gone, maybe the guy we signed from Commanders too..Both are too much $$, showing their age and dont flash enough. I think we could address either (or both of these) and still address S and DB.

Overall? D first and I am pounding the table for a rb as well. If Love is within striking distance? I would consider that move early if the compensation isnt dumb.

[pattersaur]

Biggest need, all things equal- CB

For the right player- LB, S

[Canthony]

1. Stud ILB
2. CB
3. RB/S
4. S/RB

[Knucklehead]

1. Stud ILB
2. CB
3. RB/S
4. S/RB

It's likely that Hock is a cap casualty, so add TE to that list somewhere. Unless we intend to roll with Oliver, Yurosek & Bartholomew.

[purplefaithful]

1. Stud ILB
2. CB
3. RB/S
4. S/RB

It's likely that Hock is a cap casualty, so add TE to that list somewhere. Unless we intend to roll with Oliver, Yurosek & Bartholomew.

Nobody is talking IDL?

I think its very likely Hargrave is gone and maybe Allen too. There's a chance they may have to keep Allen 1 more season due to cap issues with him

[pattersaur]

May as well put this here since it's related-

Top 25 Potential Free Agents in 2026 (ESPN)

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/4692...es-pickens

To be honest, the list isn't very inspiring to me. I'm not super familiar with some of the DBs, but I assume the team will be trying to add at least one of them.

Breece Hall would be awesome but will be expensive and is probably more of a short-term solution than the team will be looking for at RB.

The tight ends on this list-- Isaiah Likely and Kyle Pitts-- have both been underachievers for their teams, and are both in line to get a nice raise somewhere. Tight End looks like a position we'll have no choice but to attack in the draft. Maybe Day 2.

[supafreak84]

Nobody is talking IDL?

I think its very likely Hargrave is gone and maybe Allen too. There's a chance they may have to keep Allen 1 more season due to cap issues with him

I agree with you and think it's highly likely either Hargrave, Allen, or both will be gone next season. This isn't a great draft crop of DT's, but what I do like is they are big guys. I don't know if that will ever suit Flores and what he wants on the defensive line, but I think there's certainly some benefit to being able to counter what offenses are trying to do against you.

[supafreak84]

https://gbnreport.com/2026-big-board/

Updated GBN Big Board

[supafreak84]

https://youtu.be/Osix1YxL4G0?si=JYxwszVW5nyP1xsE

An early draft crush candidate. Read this scouting report and tell me he isn't a perfect fit in a Flores defense;

"Defensive coordinators running hybrid schemes will fall in love with Hill's versatility. He's got the physicality to stack and shed against interior offensive linemen on early downs while possessing the fluidity to drop into coverage and make plays on the ball. What truly separates him from other linebackers in this class is his blitzing prowess - he has natural pass rush skills with dip and bend that many edge defenders would envy. When Hill comes on a delayed blitz, quarterbacks start hearing footsteps. His game reminds me of a more athletic Demario Davis with the way he can impact all three phases of defense without needing to come off the field in any situation.

The tape doesn't lie - Hill is a day one starter who should land in the top dozen picks. His speed at 235 pounds gives him a truly elite athletic profile that defensive coaches will weaponize from multiple alignments. While he could stand to add a bit more mass to his frame, his vicious tackling technique and natural leverage help him play bigger than his size. Any defense looking to inject immediate playmaking ability and swagger into their linebacker corps should sprint to the podium if Hill is available. He's a culture-changer who plays with the kind of edge and killer instinct that elevates an entire defensive unit. Don't overthink this one - Hill has future Pro Bowler written all over him."