Top offensive NFL Draft prospects to watch in 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The 2026 college football season is set to kick off, spotlighting 25 offensive prospects eyeing the NFL Draft. Among the key players are quarterbacks Arch Manning from Texas and Jeremiah Smith, a wide receiver from Ohio State, both anticipated to make significant impacts. The emergence of talent in the NIL era may influence some athletes' decisions to remain in college for an additional season. Notable prospects include offensive linemen Jordan Seaton of LSU and Kade Pieper from Iowa. The season will unfold with these players looking to enhance their draft stock ahead of the NFL Draft in April.
- •Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith are top offensive prospects.
- •NIL era influences players’ draft decisions.
- •Jordan Seaton and Kade Pieper are key offensive linemen to watch.
- •The NFL Draft is slated for April 2026.
- •25 prospects being monitored for their NFL potential.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — 25 must-watch defensive NFL draft prospects during 2026 college football season
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — 25 must watch offensive NFL Draft prospects during 2026 college football season
"The 2026 college football season features 25 offensive stars with NFL dreams, including Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith and several future picks.
"The 2026 college football season features 25 defensive stars with NFL dreams, including KJ Bolden, Justin Scott, and several future picks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:07 PM25 must-watch defensive NFL draft prospects during 2026 college football season
The 2026 college football season features 25 defensive stars with NFL dreams, including KJ Bolden, Justin Scott, and several future picks.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:23 AM25 must watch offensive NFL Draft prospects during 2026 college football season
The 2026 college football season features 25 offensive stars with NFL dreams, including Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith and several future picks.
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