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While positional value will determine where several top 2026 NFL Draft prospects end up, some are plug-and-play starters worthy of top picks.

Based on both changes in leadership as well as returning players, here are 10 NFL position groups that feel likely to make a jump in 2026.

Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) returns an interception against Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin...

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 21: The San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals look on during a timeout in the second half of a game at Estadio Azteca on...

If you build it, they will come? Some Iowa state senators introduced a bill this week that would expand the state’s major economic growth attraction program, creating financial incentives that...

CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 26: Cincinnati Bengals defensive line coach Marion Hobby looks on during a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens on December 26, 2021, at...

Ben Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls with the Steelers. Photograph: Colin E Braley/AP Joey Porter Sr says Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback he won a Super Bowl with at the Pittsburgh...

Oklahoma running backs coach DeMarco Murray during the Red River Showdown college football game between the University of Oklahoma (OU) and Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct....

One of Roethlisberger’s most notable former teammates isn’t holding back

The Colts are hiring Marion Hobby as their defensive line coach, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. Hobby only became Arkansas’ defensive line coach in December. He has 10 years...

The public airing of Pittsburgh Steelers grievances by ex-players hit a new level Wednesday. This time, former All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter weighed in, coming to former head coach Mike Tomlin’s...

The Cardinals are hiring Tony Sorrentino as their wide receivers coach, Peter Schrager of ESPN reports. Sorrentino has spent the past four seasons as the Vikings’ assistant wide receivers coach....

Cincinnati Bengals nose tackle D.J. Reader (98) celebrates a sack of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) (not pictured) in the third quarter during Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb....

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 08: Head coach Mike MacDonald of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super...

The NFL is shifting into offseason mode after the Seattle Seahawks‘ 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. First on the offseason calendar will be the...

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – JANUARY 22: new Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafleyduring answer questions from reporters at the Miami Dolphins press...

The 2026 rookie class is already shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable groups in recent memory. With the Senior Bowl movement fresh in everyone’s mind and a...

The Ravens are hiring Keary Colbert as their wide receivers coach, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. The Broncos fired Colbert last month after the team’s wide receivers were among...

Sam Darnold was a man of the people at Wednesday’s championship celebration in Seattle. He held a beer in one hand and the Lombardi Trophy in the other as he...

Former NFL quarterback Jim Miller’s long-time tenure at SiriusXM NFL Radio has ended. Via Sam Neumann of AwfulAnnouncing.com, Miller’s on-air partner, Pat Kirwan, announced Miller’s exit on Monday. He had...

Darnold addressed the Seattle faithful before the team’s Super Bowl parade

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 8: Devon Witherspoon #21 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after a play during the second quarter of the NFL Super Bowl LX football game against...

Joey Porter Sr. won a Super Bowl with Ben Roethlisberger, but the Pittsburgh Steelers legends do not appear to have a good relationship beyond that. Porter shared his opinion of...

The Falcons are hiring Chase Blackburn as their assistant special teams coach, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Blackburn will work under Craig Aukerman in Atlanta. The Rams fired Blackburn...

Patullo will be part of Jeff Hafley’s first coaching staff in Miami

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 27: A general view of signage during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty...

TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 04: Defensive back Dalton Johnson #43 of the Arizona Wildcats and defensive back Treydan Stukes #2 of the Arizona Wildcats react after a play during the...

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 08: Devon Witherspoon #21 of the Seattle Seahawks forces a fumble against Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 4: Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4,...