Top 100 players per CBS

[LouderVol]

CBS lists the Top 100 draft eligible players. This isn't a projection of how the draft goes rather just how they are ranked overall.

Renner's 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 prospects as a defense-heavy class forms and the QB picture evolves

Ranking the top 2026 NFL Draft prospects as defenders surge and QBs battle for position.

www.cbssports.com

4 vols make the list. All 4 in the Top 50.

#7 McCoy
#20 Brazzel
#29 Josephs
#41 Hood

I think it's a pretty fair list

 

[Carp]

CBS lists the Top 100 draft eligible players. This isn't a projection of how the draft goes rather just how they are ranked overall.

Renner's 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 prospects as a defense-heavy class forms and the QB picture evolves

Ranking the top 2026 NFL Draft prospects as defenders surge and QBs battle for position.

www.cbssports.com

4 vols make the list. All 4 in the Top 50.

#7 McCoy
#20 Brazzel
#29 Josephs
#41 Hood

I think it's a pretty fair list

A little surprised Heard isn't on here as well.

 

[IndianaVol]

Was going to say the same - surprised by Heard not being on that list.
BUT, I do think he gets drafted in the first 100 easily because of the way teams look at the OL spots these days.

 

[farmdogvol]

I read this yesterday. I noticed Heard wasn't on there, maybe he won't grade out high enough and he comes back next year. If CJH goes with Merk or Gmac it would be nice to have Heard back at LT. It will be interesting to see if all 4 sit out the bowl game. If Hood sits out, UT will start 2 Freshman. Although Redmond is not playing like a true Freshman any longer.

 

[IndianaVol]

I read this yesterday. I noticed Heard wasn't on there, maybe he won't grade out high enough and he comes back next year. If CJH goes with Merk or Gmac it would be nice to have Heard back at LT. It will be interesting to see if all 4 sit out the bowl game. If Hood sits out, UT will start 2 Freshman. Although Redmond is not playing like a true Freshman any longer.

Interesting take - I would definitely take Heard back at LT

 

[LouderVol]

A little surprised Heard isn't on here as well.

my thinking was he hasn't been consistent enough. at times plays like 1st rounder, but other times looks like a Day 3 pick.

but also this list only includes 4 OTs at all. and 13 IOL. draft definitely won't be that way.

 

[Freak]

Anyone know where Brazzle was on draft boards this time last year?

 

[Carp]

Anyone know where Brazzle was on draft boards this time last year?

Probably not on any draft boards.

 

[Rocky Top T]

I read this yesterday. I noticed Heard wasn't on there, maybe he won't grade out high enough and he comes back next year. If CJH goes with Merk or Gmac it would be nice to have Heard back at LT. It will be interesting to see if all 4 sit out the bowl game. If Hood sits out, UT will start 2 Freshman. Although Redmond is not playing like a true Freshman any longer.

Merk will transfer, he is not good

 

[Bud_Fox]

Anyone know where Brazzle was on draft boards this time last year?

It’s a crime Staley wasn’t on this top100 list. He’s so good.

 

[farmdogvol]

It’s a crime Staley wasn’t on this top100 list. He’s so good.

Not eligible for the draft yet. He's just a Redshirt Freshman.

 

[Bud_Fox]

Not eligible for the draft yet. He just a Redshirt Freshman.

Oh didn’t realize it was only draft eligible.

 

[farmdogvol]

Merk will transfer, he is not good

I agree, NMSU game will probably be last chance to see him play for UT.

 

[Vol_guy]

Who will we have coming back on defense for next year?

 

[dduncan4163]

A little surprised Heard isn't on here as well.

Me too, I won't be shocked to see him go in the 1st round of the draft. He has elevated his game to elite levels

 

[Vol8188]

CBS lists the Top 100 draft eligible players. This isn't a projection of how the draft goes rather just how they are ranked overall.

Renner's 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 prospects as a defense-heavy class forms and the QB picture evolves

Ranking the top 2026 NFL Draft prospects as defenders surge and QBs battle for position.

www.cbssports.com

4 vols make the list. All 4 in the Top 50.

#7 McCoy
#20 Brazzel
#29 Josephs
#41 Hood

I think it's a pretty fair list

Renner is really good at what he does.

 

[farmdogvol]

Who will we have coming back on defense for next year?

A lot of talent coming back. UT losing Baily,West,Eason,Moi,Josephs,McCoy,Turrentine,McMurray and probably Hood. Will need DEs, DTs, CBs, and Safeties from portal.

 

[Volnanza]

Who will we have coming back on defense for next year?

With the portal, who knows?

 

[Carp]

A lot of talent coming back. UT losing Baily,West,Eason,Moi,Josephs,McCoy,Turrentine,McMurray and probably Hood. Will need DEs, DTs, CBs, and Safeties from portal.

DT should be a big priority in the portal. We've really lacked push in the interior this year. Some of that is due to injury.

We do need another body at DE/LEO. But I like our projected starters. Ross seems like another stud and Caleb Herring has played very well too.

We gotta have a starting caliber safety in the portal. Maybe 2 with Boo leaving and potentially Beasley as well.

Seems like we take a CB in the portal every year, so I wouldn't expect this year to be any different.

 

[cgbtn]

Merk will transfer, he is not good

If CJH wants to sit highly regarded 4* recruits on the bench and go to the transfer portal to get the 0* interception king of the world, Merk ought to transfer. I think Joey is an admission by CJH that he can’t develop QBs. Milton never improved; Nico never improved. The only good QB CJH has had here was developed by VT. If Merck and GMac aren’t going to play here, why should they stay? Maybe CJH can get Lane Kiffin or Clark Lea to find him a QB in the portal.

 

[ButchPlz]

If CJH wants to sit highly regarded 4* recruits on the bench and go to the transfer portal to get the 0* interception king of the world, Merk ought to transfer. I think Joey is an admission by CJH that he can’t develop QBs. Milton never improved; Nico never improved. The only good QB CJH has had here was developed by VT. If Merck and GMac aren’t going to play here, why should they stay? Maybe CJH can get Lane Kiffin or Clark Lea to find him a QB in the portal.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

If CJH wants to sit highly regarded 4* recruits on the bench and go to the transfer portal to get the 0* interception king of the world, Merk ought to transfer. I think Joey is an admission by CJH that he can’t develop QBs. Milton never improved; Nico never improved. The only good QB CJH has had here was developed by VT. If Merck and GMac aren’t going to play here, why should they stay? Maybe CJH can get Lane Kiffin or Clark Lea to find him a QB in the portal.

Hooker developed here. He was average at VT

You must be a troll

 

[utvolpj]

If CJH wants to sit highly regarded 4* recruits on the bench and go to the transfer portal to get the 0* interception king of the world, Merk ought to transfer. I think Joey is an admission by CJH that he can’t develop QBs. Milton never improved; Nico never improved. The only good QB CJH has had here was developed by VT. If Merck and GMac aren’t going to play here, why should they stay? Maybe CJH can get Lane Kiffin or Clark Lea to find him a QB in the portal.

 

[Cobb-Webb 1989]

 

[YankeeVol]

If CJH wants to sit highly regarded 4* recruits on the bench and go to the transfer portal to get the 0* interception king of the world, Merk ought to transfer. I think Joey is an admission by CJH that he can’t develop QBs. Milton never improved; Nico never improved. The only good QB CJH has had here was developed by VT. If Merck and GMac aren’t going to play here, why should they stay? Maybe CJH can get Lane Kiffin or Clark Lea to find him a QB in the portal.