Christian Williams' Final Top 100 Big Board
The 2026 NFL Draft is just days away. Here are my top 100 players.
Many NFL Draft analysts take what they know to be true about projected draft capital and incorporate it into their big board. My version is a little different. I know many of the players on this big board will be drafted on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft, but I learned many years ago that sticking to my evaluations is a more accurate way to project NFL success. There are plenty of players I’m higher or lower on than consensus, but here are a few highlights.
And in case you didn’t know, my full big board is live on our brand new website. The 2027 NFL Draft big board will be available very soon!
1. Spencer Fano, IOL, Utah
Consensus Rank: 11 | My Rank: 1
While I have moved Fano over to the interior in my final rankings, he is essentially a better version of Alijah Vera-Tucker: can absolutely play tackle for a team, but his shorter arms and movement skills suggest he could be an All-Pro guard. That move actually enhanced his grade in my final rankings, and some team is going to get an excellent offensive line piece at a great value later this week.
2. Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
Consensus Rank: 58 | My Rank: 13
Abney has been high on my board since my first viewing of him a few months ago. Many have size and athleticism concerns, but his instincts, scrappiness, and ability to stick in both zone and man coverage make him one of my favorite value picks in the draft. He has excellent film against the best receivers he faced, and I anticipate a team will be very happy with their choice to snag him on day two.
3. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Consensus Rank: 37 | My Rank: N/A
Banks is an interesting case of traits versus film and production, as injuries derailed what many expected would be a dominant final season at Florida. Candidly, the film just never impressed me. Banks is explosive and can get into the backfield with his athleticism, but his inability to do anything else (tackling, especially) once he gets there suggests to me that he’s going to be a disappointment at the NFL level, especially considering his lengthy stay in college football. I understand why everyone likes him, but I’d rather take a shot on other interior players on day two of the draft.
4. Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
Consensus Rank: 134 | My Rank: 61
I normally gravitate toward elite coverage linebackers who play with range and burst in all facets of what the position requires, which is why I was surprised to come away with such a high grade on Elarms-Orr during this process. He’s a downhill, run-stuffing linebacker who fills gaps and wraps up as good as any linebacker in the class, not named Sonny Styles. He doesn’t have the elite hip flexibility and change-of-direction skill set I typically covet, but his style of play matches where the NFL is heading right now, and I think he’s going to be a starting linebacker at the next level.
5. De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
Consensus Rank: 105 | My Rank: 41
Stribling is getting some very late buzz from a few Big Draft analysts, and I completely understand it. Teams are buzzing about Stribling’s elite athleticism, solid body of work as a route runner, and how he likely hasn’t reached his ceiling. Stribling looks like the steal of the draft at this point, though I think he’s likely to go on day two with all the late buzz. His film in 2025 doesn’t fully explore his impact, as Ole Miss just wanted the ball in his hands quickly so he could utilize his elite speed. As a deep threat, he may be even better. I’ve had Stribling inside my top 6 wideouts for the last three months, and he could land as high as No. 5 from a fantasy perspective.
6. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Consensus Rank: 20 | My Rank: N/A
I’ve been low on Terrell since 2024, as I just don’t see much that suggests he’ll be anything more than a rotational cornerback at the NFL level. He struggles in man coverage, has a slow click-and-close in zone coverage, and is undersized. All that said, he’s also a bad athlete, with a 4.64-second 40-yard dash and 34-inch vertical at the Clemson Pro Day. While some reports suggest he was hurt, his lack of athleticism was evident throughout his film as well. He’s definitely a scrappy player who likes to get his nose in for tackles and support the run, and that could be valuable. However, the first-round talk has been shocking.
7. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Consensus Rank: 24 | My Rank: 73
I’m fully anticipating being wrong on this player, because everyone seems to love him. However, after extensive film study and the discovery that he simply does not create separation, I am out. I discussed Boston extensively in this article.
8. CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Consensus Rank: 33 | My Rank: 82
Allen is another player who just didn’t stand out on film. He does everything at an average or above-average rate, but in translating that to the NFL level, I see a player who may struggle to stay on the field on important downs. He’s not the most explosive player, he’s a liability in coverage, and he often struggles to wrap up. Consensus has been high on Allen for a while now, so there could be something I’m missing. However, I think he’ll be a fine rotational player who could potentially start if he continues developing.
Here is the full top 100 big board.