With just a couple of weeks remaining in the college football regular season, teams and fans alike are beginning to look ahead to postseason play and offseason preparations. For the guys I’m watching this weekend, it means just a few short months before they’re getting to hear their names called in the 2026 NFL Draft. Check it out!
Kenyon Sadiq
With more than 400 receiving yards and averaging nearly 14 per reception, Oregon’s tight end is always a threat to make a play when the ball is in his hands. Sadiq has found paydirt in the endzone six times this season and is only raising his draft stock as the year progresses. Keep an eye out for the reliable 6’3” target in a top-15 game this weekend.
Chris Bell
Mississippi native Chris Bell is having an outstanding season for Louisville. The senior Cardinal has already hit career high marks in receptions, yards, and touchdowns with two games remaining in the regular season. He’ll face off against a 7-3 SMU team on the road this Saturday.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Toledo’s safety is quickly “rocketing” up the draft boards. Pun intended. McNeil-Warren has been a stud this year and has impacted games in a number of ways. He’s got an interception, three forced fumbles, three pass deflections, a half-sack, and he’s scored a touchdown. Keep an eye on Emmanuel through the remainder of the year.
What are some other names you’re keeping an eye on as we inch closer towards bowl season? Are there any players in particular that you’re hoping to see in a Saints’ uniform in 2026? Let us hear it in the comments!