2026 NFL Draft grades, picks, analysis: Raiders get 'A+' for finally stopping Jermod McCoy's slide

The third and final day of the 2026 NFL Draft has arrived. Although it seems like the event may be drawing to a close, more than half of the picks are yet to be made. Contributors are there to be excavated in the fourth round, just as wide receiver Chimere Dike, defensive tackle Deone Walker and cornerback Quincy Riley had been a year ago.

>The picks, and the grades, will be coming in fast and furiously Saturday. Follow along to learn whether or not your favorite team achieved value, such as Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy finally coming off the board to the Raiders to begin the fourth round.

>Be sure to refresh this page throughout the weekend to get all the latest grades. If you want to do all that plus track the best available prospects and get access to every pick in the draft on one page, you can in our draft tracker. And follow along with each pick and every trade in our live blog.

>This year, pick-by-pick grades are being used to create real-time team report cards, so keep this page open throughout the weekend.

>Grades: Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4 • Round 5 • Round 6 • Round 7

>McCoy is one of the 10 best prospects in this draft class, but the medicals caused him to slide. The Raiders determined that the fourth round was the point where they were comfortable taking the risk.

>Bowry is a big, powerful offensive lineman who brings versatility to Buffalo's offensive line after the team lost David Edwards in free agency. His best tape may have been in 2024.

>Jackson's final season in Tallahassee did not live up to the hype, but there could be some untapped potential for Aaron Glenn and Co. Jackson can get upfield quickly as the team rebuilds its defense.

>Proctor has some serious potential as an interior rusher, but he's a bit undersized and can get washed out of run fits. Arizona will be able to get after teams with Walter Nolen and Proctor on the field together on passing downs.

>Thompson has some serious speed and will be able to create separation, but lacks the size.

>Nwaiwu brings some versatility to the offensive line, but there were better players at his position on the board. Houston continues re-making its offensive line.

>The league apparently got together and determined that this is where upfield-charging defensive tackles should be taken. Halton comes off the board shortly after Kaleb Proctor. San Francisco wasn't happy with its interior play last year and has addressed it in a big way.

>Coleman is only the fourth running back to be taken in a historically down draft for the position. Denver adds to the room for the second consecutive year after taking R.J. Harvey a year ago.

>Canady is an aggressive, versatile defensive back who often finds himself around the football. Kansas City is obviously having to replace Trent McDuffie and other lost pieces in that secondary.

>Klubnik actually became underrated throughout the process. He was never a first-round prospect, which left people free to talk him down. He can be an efficient processor as the Jets chase stability from the position

>Casey was announced as a tackle, but he has the capability to kick inside to guard like former Boise State Bronco Ezra Cleveland before him. Casey is a personal favorite at this stage.

>Shelton is an athletic player with a relatively high floor in terms of technical refinement. Dallas has historically done well drafting and developing offensive linemen, so this is a good spot for him to reach that potential.

>Farmer is a powerful interior player who will lean on defenders in the run game and create roadways for Jonathan Taylor. He has the athleticism to improve in the pass game as well. Good developmental player landing in a place that has done well developing offensive linemen

>Moore is a really skilled, long boundary cornerback. The potential is really high at this stage of the draft. Dallas is targeting athletic traits early on Day 3.

>Baltimore has chased size at the position to complement Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, but they have done it with veterans to this point. Sarratt would be a power forward on the basketball court playing above the rim and that's the skill set he brings to the Ravens offense.

>Scott is an older prospect, but a prospect who is physical over the middle of the field. Tampa Bay has a few of those slot types, but the franchise has done well in finding places for versatile defensive backs and putting them in a position to succeed.

>Burke was a late riser in the process and was a candidate to be taken on Day 2. Burke is a bit raw, but he has the athletic skill set to be a starter one day in the NFL.

>Rolder is a personal favorite in this draft class and he gets an opportunity to stay close to home. He is a smart player who can play sideline to sideline but sometimes gets stuck on blocks in the box.

>At this stage of the draft, boards vary heavily, and Williams is a good example. Although I was not as big a fan of him as some in the league, Jacksonville is not asking him to be a primary piece of its pass rush. Instead, he is part of a rotation that already features Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.

>Athletic and productive is Dennis-Sutton's profile. He should have been gone much sooner as a player who can set the edge, but his availability is to Green Bay's advantage.

>Wetjen's selection is a perfect opportunity to remind everyone that this stage of the draft is used to address multiple objectives. Wetjen has ample experience in the return game and provides special teams value for a team that already has its top three receivers entrenched.

>Washington is a bigger body who breaks down defenders better than his size would indicate. There are three down abilities for this player, and Washington could be the thunder to Ashton Jeanty's lightning.

>Woodaz is a really smart player who began the year as a top-100 prospect but fell into the underperforming Clemson defense bucket. If anyone can help him reach that potential, it is former linebacker DeMeco Ryans.

>Chicago is a team that seems to view the position similarly, because they always find cornerbacks I like. Muhammad is good value at this stage and can help replace Nahshon Wright.

>In my fourth round mock draft, I had the Bills taking Bell at No. 126 overall. He is depth, but also a missing piece to the collection assembled.

>Buffalo is just checking boxes of its list of needs to address in this draft class. It will be a competitive position battle in training camp with the likes of Terrel Benard and Dorian Williams.

>While preparing for Day 3 of the NFL Draft, I perused recent drafts and players who have been successful at this stage of the festivities. San Francisco had multiple starting offensive linemen found on Day 3. Willis could be next.

>Lew was arguably the best prospect available. He was my favorite center in the class prior to his injury. Cincinnati may have found its center of the future in the fourth round.

>Lee brings length to the Panthers secondary. Carolina has significantly invested in the defense this offseason and that continues

>Moore is a prospect who deserved more steam throughout the process. He has versatility and pass-rush potential.

>Safety was a point of emphasis for Los Angeles in this draft. He was a ball hawk on the back end of that Arizona secondary. Half of the globe will be covered by Derwin James and the other half belongs to Smith.

>Wright was a bit sloppy in pass protection last season, but created displacement in the run game. New Orleans lost some depth in free agency and is re-stocking the cupboard.

>Hibner spent the early part of his collegiate career buried behind some really talented Michigan tight ends before transferring to SMU. He is built like an NFL tight end and has a really well-rounded skill set. Baltimore is likely envisioning him as a Charlie Kolar replacement for Isaiah Likely.

>Daniels is a player without a position. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will have to be creative in how he is used, but there could be special teams value here.

>Boettcher is a personal favorite in this class. As a centerfielder for the Oregon baseball team, he has legitimate range. Although a bit undersized, he plays the game 100 miles per hour. The idea of Boettcher in Lou Anarumo's defense is fun.

>Lance has legitimate play-making ability and size. I like this pick for New Orleans to build out some depth and give themselves options for Tyler Shough.

>Overton has prototypical size for the position but never became the effective pass rusher many anticipated. He is the third edge rusher drafted by the team this year to go along with Rashan Gary and Donovan Ezeiruaku. It will be interesting to see how it all fits together.

>Louis is a versatile defender who was announced as a linebacker, but will offer flexibility playing in space if used appropriately. There is also a lot of special teams value.

>Washington is a long cornerback landing on a team who historically gives Day 3 defensive backs an opportunity to compete. He is a little stiff in coverage, but Upton Stout and those safeties will be there to deliver punishment over the middle of the field.

>Cincinnati returns to the Georgia receiver well after recently selecting Jermaine Burton, who began his career with the Bulldogs. The hope is that this plan goes a bit more smoothly than it had for Burton. Young is a long athlete to play on the perimeter.