ESPN.com · Jan 16, 2025
2026 NFL draft: Early look at top prospects at each position
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In the 14 years I've covered the NFL draft, one statement from a general manager has stuck with me: "Smart teams scout ahead."
The 2025 NFL draft might be more than three months away, but that doesn't mean teams aren't already preparing for the 2026 draft. The best front offices prepare for future classes to inform their decisions on the upcoming one. Teams knew the 2025 draft class was weak at quarterback, so they loaded up in 2024 by selecting six signal-callers in the first 12 picks.