2026 Declarations

[manxman2601]

USC TE Lake McRee declaring:

Lake McRee makes decision on 2026 NFL Draft status

.

www.on3.com

That's an interesting one. I've liked him when I've watched USC. Needs more study but he's had very little draft buzz before now. I don't think he's on the PFF big board for example. A name to keep in mind.

 

[mayoclinic]

Mel Kiper has him #6 on his TE rankings:

2026 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top prospects

Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.

www.espn.com

 

[Clonamery]

Mel Kiper has him #6 on his TE rankings:

2026 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top prospects

Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.

www.espn.com

You could put about 12 TE's at #6.

 

[manxman2601]

You could put about 12 TE's at #6.

Very astute. It's really difficult to distinguish between, say, Endries, Trigg, Stowers, Joly, Raridon, Delp, Koziol and others to determine who is TE3 in this class (and I'm not convinced Klare has established himself at TE2 either). It's a very unclear class.

 

[Clonamery]

Very astute. It's really difficult to distinguish between, say, Endries, Trigg, Stowers, Joly, Raridon, Delp, Koziol and others to determine who is TE3 in this class (and I'm not convinced Klare has established himself at TE2 either). It's a very unclear class.

Combine/All Star games might sort some things out. Idk. Too many of the Pro Draft Gurus have their favorite on Day 3.

 

[manxman2601]

Combine/All Star games might sort some things out. Idk. Too many of the Pro Draft Gurus have their favorite on Day 3.

Agreed.

 

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[manxman2601]

Mass exodus at Clemson

 

[mayoclinic]

Massive exodus in general.

With NIL and the transfer portal, the NCAA is purely a developmental system. Train 'em up, then they move on. Economics and perceived readiness are the dominant factors.

 

[manxman2601]

Abilene Christian linebacker Will Shaffer

 

[PatsFan2]

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/12/11/chris-brazzell-nfl-draft-2026-tennessee-football-opt-out-music-city-bowl/87572843007/

 

[mayoclinic]

Texas LB Trey Moore declares:

Texas Longhorns LB Declares for NFL Draft

The Texas Longhorns are saying goodbye to another linebacker this offseason.

www.si.com

 

[manxman2601]

 

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[manxman2601]

This is one Dane Brugler speaks highly of.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[manxman2601]

Not official yet.



I’ve also seen a report, also not official, that Michigan safety Rod Moore will also be returning.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Not official yet.



I’ve also seen a report, also not official, that Michigan safety Rod Moore will also be returning.

That might have changed over the last few days?

 

[manxman2601]

That might have changed over the last few days?

On Sellers? The news only came out today.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

On Sellers? The news only came out today.

Rob Moore at Michigan? Head coach arrested. Moore might be re-considering if he is going back?