Getting To Know the 2026 WR Draft Class
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Yeah, I like this guy's research. He was the guy you shared earlier this year getting us REAL acquainted with the WRs and OTackles. I don't know if you caught it but after he gave the Browns Utah's LT Caleb Lomu - he realized he never gave anyone Utah's RT Spencer Fano. I watched 2 Utah games at the end of the year. I was impressed with both guys. Lomu pleasantly surprised me with how good his footwork/agility was for his build. He's also tenacious with staying with his block as long as necessary or hustling to the next tier when applicable. Fano was exactly the same at staying with his block. That something we saw very little of from either of our tackles on the edges in Cleveland this year. Should be interesting.
My buddy who I mentioned the other day regarding the Thomas/Garrett question I posed really likes Caleb Lomu too - but he's a redshirt sophomore. It will be interesting to see if he comes out.
My buddy who I mentioned the other day regarding the Thomas/Garrett question I posed really likes Caleb Lomu too - but he's a redshirt sophomore. It will be interesting to see if he comes out.
Well here's NFL draft buzz's rankings of OT:
FWIW, Proctor is a big guy but he moved like a department store mannequin against Georgia last week. 1 Jed Wills from that program was enough; but we also got to see Cam Robinson looking quite the same in pass pro this year. Am I being fair? Well if we're talking 1st round - it isn't about being fair as much as it is being accurate. Dunker and World seem like intriguing prospects. The write-up on Francis Mauigoa in this research doesn't mention OG. I'll link the whole thing here.
https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/positions/OL/1/2026
https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Francis-Mauigoa-OL-MiamiFL#google_vignette
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Big Tate fan given OSUs propensity to turn out the best at that position.
I like Antonio Williams Clemson. Slot guy. Fast Quick and sure handed.
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We keep talking about WRs and OTackles like its a given those will be the positions we take in Round 1...
We'll probably take a safety and a RB... ?
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Big Tate fan given OSUs propensity to turn out the best at that position.
I like Antonio Williams Clemson. Slot guy. Fast Quick and sure handed.
Big Tate fan given OSUs propensity to turn out the best at that position.
I like Antonio Williams Clemson. Slot guy. Fast Quick and sure handed.
Probably an unpopular opinion, but l’m just not that high on Tate. He’s got great hands and manipulates space well, but l don’t see him as much more than a possession receiver at the NFL level. There’s plenty of value in that of course, but l wouldn’t use a first round pick on him.
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Big Tate fan given OSUs propensity to turn out the best at that position.
I like Antonio Williams Clemson. Slot guy. Fast Quick and sure handed.
Probably an unpopular opinion, but l’m just not that high on Tate. He’s got great hands and manipulates space well, but l don’t see him as much more than a possession receiver at the NFL level. There’s plenty of value in that of course, but l wouldn’t use a first round pick on him.
Probably an unpopular opinion, but l’m just not that high on Tate. He’s got great hands and manipulates space well, but l don’t see him as much more than a possession receiver at the NFL level. There’s plenty of value in that of course, but l wouldn’t use a first round pick on him.
At 4 i agree. I see a Tee Higgins floor with him. One of the best OSU WRs in recent times at making contested catches which should translate well and a top notch toe tapper. Great character.
the word is his 40 will not be top of first round worthy. Game speed is on display each week though.
My sleeper is Antonio Williams Clemson. Had a better 2024. Runs great routes another one of those guys that snatches the ball in traffic.
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I know this is the WR thread, and call me a homer, but I'd definitely take Ohio State's TE Will Kacmarek at the end of the draft or as a free agent if he doesn't get drafted. Not sure how highly he's thought of, but I think he would be a solid in-line TE to pair up with Fannin. 6'6, 258lbs who can catch the occasional ball and is a eager blocker.
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Probably an unpopular opinion, but l’m just not that high on Tate. He’s got great hands and manipulates space well, but l don’t see him as much more than a possession receiver at the NFL level. There’s plenty of value in that of course, but l wouldn’t use a first round pick on him.
At 4 i agree. I see a Tee Higgins floor with him. One of the best OSU WRs in recent times at making contested catches which should translate well and a top notch toe tapper. Great character.
the word is his 40 will not be top of first round worthy. Game speed is on display each week though.
My sleeper is Antonio Williams Clemson. Had a better 2024. Runs great routes another one of those guys that snatches the ball in traffic.
At 4 i agree. I see a Tee Higgins floor with him. One of the best OSU WRs in recent times at making contested catches which should translate well and a top notch toe tapper. Great character.
the word is his 40 will not be top of first round worthy. Game speed is on display each week though.
My sleeper is Antonio Williams Clemson. Had a better 2024. Runs great routes another one of those guys that snatches the ball in traffic.
At 6'3" he can long stride those go routes; and he can also catch the ball when he's well covered too. Reminds me some of Cris Carter and to a lesser extent Plex Burress.
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I know this is the WR thread, and call me a homer, but I'd definitely take Ohio State's TE Will Kacmarek at the end of the draft or as a free agent if he doesn't get drafted. Not sure how highly he's thought of, but I think he would be a solid in-line TE to pair up with Fannin. 6'6, 258lbs who can catch the occasional ball and is a eager blocker.
I know this is the WR thread, and call me a homer, but I'd definitely take Ohio State's TE Will Kacmarek at the end of the draft or as a free agent if he doesn't get drafted. Not sure how highly he's thought of, but I think he would be a solid in-line TE to pair up with Fannin. 6'6, 258lbs who can catch the occasional ball and is a eager blocker.
I like Kacmarek too. They don’t throw to him much but he catches it when they do. He seems to play the role of the safety valve when the protection breaks down and everyone else is covered.
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I know this is the WR thread, and call me a homer, but I'd definitely take Ohio State's TE Will Kacmarek at the end of the draft or as a free agent if he doesn't get drafted. Not sure how highly he's thought of, but I think he would be a solid in-line TE to pair up with Fannin. 6'6, 258lbs who can catch the occasional ball and is a eager blocker.
I like Kacmarek too. They don’t throw to him much but he catches it when they do. He seems to play the role of the safety valve when the protection breaks down and everyone else is covered.
I like Kacmarek too. They don’t throw to him much but he catches it when they do. He seems to play the role of the safety valve when the protection breaks down and everyone else is covered.
I would guess Njoku will not be coming back, and with Fannin taking over as the top pass-catching TE threat, Kacmarek IMO would be a good complement.
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I like Kacmarek too. They don’t throw to him much but he catches it when they do. He seems to play the role of the safety valve when the protection breaks down and everyone else is covered.
I would guess Njoku will not be coming back, and with Fannin taking over as the top pass-catching TE threat, Kacmarek IMO would be a good complement.
I would guess Njoku will not be coming back, and with Fannin taking over as the top pass-catching TE threat, Kacmarek IMO would be a good complement.
After watching the IU/Alabama game l read up a little on Hoosier TE Riley Nowakowski, and he might be a good guy to scoop up in a lower round or as a UDFA.
He transferred from Wisconsin where he didn’t get a ton of action as a pass catcher. He’s still not getting a ton of pass catching action at Indiana, but it’s a significant increase and he’s quite the YACamaniac and regarded as a good blocker as well.
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He sounds like a guy I would want as a compliment to Fannin. A guy who can play inline who is a willing blocker and can add something to the passing game from time to time ibleedbrown
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