The Dallas Cowboys’ defensive issues could persist into 2025, meaning the 2026 NFL draft may be critical in finding the right solution.

Buffalo is stacked, but they don’t have a dominant No. 1 wide receiver. That’s why ESPN’s Field Yates has them targeting USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane with their first pick in his latest 2026 NFL mock draft.

Following the release of the Senior Bowl Top 300, Eric Edholm provides a look at what you need to know about the next wave of NFL draft prospects. Which players could be under the microscope at the annual all-star game?

We picked out teams with some level of QB1 uncertainty for 2026 and projected two potential outcomes for each -- one likely, one not so likely.

The Carolina Panthers had the league's worst pass rush in 2024 after trading away Brian Burns, which is a surprise to exactly no one. Jadeveon Clowney and DJ Wo

Ewers, who spent three seasons as Texas’ starter, played a key role in elevating the Longhorns before making the jump to the pros. His departure has now ushered in the a new era in Austin. The grandson of Saints legend Archie Manning waited patiently behind Ewers for two years before stepping into the spotlight as the program’s new leader.

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

One way or another, the Steelers are drafting a quarterback in 2026. And it will likely happen sooner rather than later. Drew Allar of Penn State has the physical traits to be their next Big Ben. It’s too easy a pick, even if he’s rough around the edges heading into his final season.