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The Chargers selected Thompson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 105th overall.

Thompson is a speedster who put up eye-popping numbers in Jeff Lebby's offense at Mississippi State in 2025, racking up 57 grabs for 1,054 yards and six touchdowns. He's undersized at 5-foot-9, 166 pounds, however, he possesses blazing speed, posting a 4.26 40-time at the NFL Combine, which isn't surprising given his track background. The Chargers already have a trio of impressive receivers in Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris, but Thompson could slot in behind that group and see the field in the slot if McConkey needs a breather or misses any time.

The Texans selected Nwaiwu in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 106th overall.

Nwaiwu (6-foot-4, 319 pounds) boasts a massive frame and wingspan, having measured in with 34.5-inch arms at the NFL Combine, and in his final season at Oklahoma he displayed the versatility to operate at center in addition to his usual starting role at right guard. Houston spent a first-round selection on a hopeful starter at left guard, Keylan Rutledge at No. 26 overall, but Nwaiwu projects to begin his NFL career as a depth option.

The Cardinals selected Proctor in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 104th overall.

The Cardinals finally address their defense after selecting offensive players with each of their first three picks. Proctor was a three-year starter at defensive tackle at Southeastern Louisiana, where he produced 24 tackles for loss and 15.0 sacks through 36 games in the Southland Conference. He didn't consistently face tough competition in the FCS, but he did notch 2.0 sacks in a game against LSU in 2025. Proctor will turn 22 years old Sunday and has the athleticism -- he ran a 4.79 40-yard dash at 291 pounds -- to develop into a starter on the Cardinals' defensive line.

The Raiders selected McCoy in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 101st overall.

McCoy started for just one season at Tennessee, and it wasn't even the most recent of collegiate seasons, as he missed all of 2025 due to an ACL injury suffered before the start of the campaign. However, he showed enough on tape in 2024, finishing that season with 44 tackles (26 solo), six pass deflections and four interceptions, and posted solid measurables at his Tennessee Pro Day to warrant a fourth-round selection. At 6-foot, 192 pounds, he'll slot in on the outside for the Raiders, joining a group manned by returnees Eric Stokes -- who signed a three-year extension this offseason -- and 2025 third-round pick Darien Porter.

The Jets selected Jackson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 103rd overall.

Jackson spent the last three seasons of his five-year college career with Florida State. He operated as an effective run stopper on the Seminoles' interior defensive line, and he was named an All-ACC Honorable Mention in each of 2024 and 2025. He ended his senior year with 45 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 12 games. Jackson has the size and strength to beat blockers and wreak havoc in the interior line, and he'll be an intriguing developmental project under Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. Jackson is slated to work in rotation with T'Vondre Sweat, Harrison Phillips and Mazi Smith.

The Bills selected Bowry in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 102nd overall.

Bowry (6-foot-5, 314 pounds) played four years at Boston College and emerged as the team's starting left tackle in his final two seasons, though he also contributed at right tackle early in his career. As a rookie, he will slot in for a depth role behind starting tackles Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown. Though Bowry doesn't have collegiate starting experience inside, he may eventually fit in more comfortably against NFL-level competition as a guard rather than tackle.

The Jaguars selected Huskey in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 100th overall.

Huskey (6-foot-1, 196 pounds) began his collegiate career in a depth role at Bowling Green before emerging as a starter in 2023, then transferring to Maryland where he started from 2024-25. Across his three total seasons as a starter, Huskey compiled an impressive 11 interceptions, showcasing instinct to make up for his lack of high-end athletic testing. Huskey brings versatility and experience to the table, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him surpass Caleb Ransaw (lower leg) and Rayuan Lane as the No. 3 man in the safety rotation behind starters Eric Murray and Antonio Johnson.

The Vikings selected Thomas in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 98th overall.

Thomas transferred to Miami for his fifth and final college season, where he established himself as a key piece in the Hurricanes secondary en route to an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Indiana. He started in all 16 games in 2025 and was named as the Fiesta Bowl MVP and to the All-ACC Second-Team after posting 76 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 11 pass defenses (five interceptions). Thomas is an avid playmaker both in coverage and as a run stopper, and while that aggressiveness led to game-changing plays in college, he'll have to be careful not to get exposed at the NFL level. Thomas will have the chance to compete against Theo Jackson and Jay Ward for the second starting safety job alongside Josh Metellus (shoulder).

The Vikings selected Tiernan in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 97th overall.

Tiernan (6-foot-8, 323 pounds) boasts a dominating frame and notable experience, having started the last three-and-a-half seasons at Northwestern. The 32-and-2/8-inch arm length Tiernan logged at the 2026 NFL Combine somewhat undercuts excitement about his size, though he made up for that by showcasing significant explosiveness via a 35.5-inch vertical. Tiernan will kick off his career in a depth role behind LT Christian Darrisaw, who struggled to play through a knee injury in 2025 but should be back to full form for the 2026 campaign.

The Seahawks selected Neal in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 99th overall.

Neal is a standout athlete at 6-foot-2, 203 pounds with a 4.49-second 40, 40-inch vertical and 134-inch broad jump, but it's a red flag that he played four years at Fresno State and never earned a starting role. He did start for Arkansas as a fifth-year player, but a very safe general rule is that anyone who can't start in four years isn't an NFL starter. If Neal emerges as a viable starter in Seattle, it would be very impressive on the part of coach Mike Macdonald.