The combine reshuffled the middle of the board in a big way — several players in the 11-25 range saw combine adjustments of +3.0 to +5.0, pushing them into legitimate early-round consideration. At the top, the elite tier held firm, but the bigger story is how athleticism validated (and in a few cases, punished) what the film already suggested.
Six players now carry a composite of 90 or better. Sixteen land in the first-round range (85–89). That's a rich class for dynasty, with real depth at WR and RB that will keep rookie draft picks valuable well into Round 3.
The Top 10
The best prospect in this class by a meaningful margin. Downs didn't need a combine boost (adjustment: 0.0) — his 94.0 scout score speaks for itself. If you're playing in a superflex or IDP league, he's the rare player who contributes on both sides of the equation. For standard dynasty, he's a cornerstone IDP1 for a decade.
Mendoza was already the consensus QB1 and the combine changed nothing (adjustment: 0.0). His 92.0 film grade reflects elite processing and arm talent. In superflex formats, he goes in the first three picks of rookie drafts. In one-QB leagues, still a must-have if you can land him in Round 1.
The RB1 in this class, and the combine made him more expensive. Love's athleticism matched the film — a +2.5 adjustment pushing him to 92.5 overall. He's a true three-down back with the tools to be an early-career starter. Draft him like a top-5 pick in non-superflex rookie formats.
Top offensive tackle in the class, composite steady at 91.5. No combine movement (0.0), which is fine — elite OT prospects don't need to run a 4.7 to prove their value. He'll be a high-floor pro starter.
The biggest combine winner among top-10 prospects. Styles posted the maximum +5.0 combine adjustment, vaulting from a film-only 86.0 to 91.0. He was already a physically gifted LB with excellent range; now the measurables back it up. In IDP formats, Styles is your LB1 — buy now before the draft confirms it.
Another maximum combine booster. Thieneman's film grade of 84.5 was good, not great — but he ran himself into the top-5 IDP discussion at safety. In two-safety leagues, Thieneman and Downs at 1 and 6 overall is a realistic opening to your IDP draft.
The WR1 in this class, no combine adjustment needed (0.0). Tate's 87.5 film grade reflects clean route running, reliable hands, and the kind of football IQ that translates immediately. Target him in the back half of Round 1 in rookie drafts — he should be a WR2/flex contributor by Year 2.
Hill was already a top-15 overall prospect on film; the combine added 2.5 points of confirmation. He's physical, plays downhill, and has instincts that make him a strong IDP LB2. Upside is top-10 IDP if he lands in the right scheme.
The combine moved Williams up a tier. His 83.0 film grade was respectable but not a sure-fire early target — now at 87.0, he's WR2 in this class and a legitimate Round 1 dynasty pick. Vertical threat with the speed to separate. Get him before draft day costs you a first-rounder in trade.
Bailey slips slightly at the combine (-1.5), but an 86.5 composite is still elite territory for pass rushers. His 88.0 film grade was the best among EDGEs in this class. In IDP formats he's your EDGE1 — a disruptive player who'll produce from Day 1.
Best Values (Ranks 11–25)
These combine boosters outperformed their pre-combine positioning and represent the best value targets in rookie drafts:
- **Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia (#18, 85.5, +4.5)** — Branch was borderline Round 1 on film alone; after a massive +4.5 combine grade, he's locked in. Speed to burn, and the Georgia environment should prepare him for the NFL game. WR3 in this class, sneaky WR2 upside.
- **Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana (#19, 85.5, +3.0)** — The Mendoza connection matters in dynasty circles. Cooper was already productive in a Big Ten environment; the combine confirmed the athletic profile. Target him late Round 1 / early Round 2.
- **Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia (#15, 86.0, +4.5)** — Big combine riser among secondary prospects. Best IDP value for managers not already loaded at CB.
- **Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas (#14, 86.0, +3.5)** — Another Texas defensive back who showed out in Indianapolis. Strong first-round IDP corner.
- **Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State (#13, 86.0, +3.0)** — Third first-round CB in this class. The Ohio State DB pipeline is real — don't discount it.
- **Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (#49, 79.0, +3.5)** — The TE1 to watch. A +3.5 combine adjustment pushed him up the board. TE-premium leagues should target Sadiq as a mid-to-late Round 2 pick.
- **Demond Claiborne, RB, Duke (#57, 78.5, +2.5)** — Combine booster in the RB depth chart. Not a Round 1 asset, but a legitimate Day 3 NFL pick with dynasty upside in the right landing spot.
Combine Movers
Biggest Risers:
*Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State) +5.0 → 91.0* — Styles had the athleticism on film but needed the combine to confirm it. He did. IDP managers who were waiting for measurables confirmation should stop waiting.
*Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon) +5.0 → 91.0* — Same story at safety. Thieneman earned his top-6 overall composite. The combine created one of the better IDP safety prospects in recent memory.
*Deion Burks (WR, Oklahoma) +5.0 → 79.5* — The athleticism is elite; whether the football translates to the NFL determines if he's a late-round flier or a forgotten name. Worth a lottery ticket at pick 3.01+.
*Zachariah Branch (WR, Georgia) +4.5 → 85.5* — The combine turned Branch from a borderline pick into a first-round certainty. Pay for it in rookie drafts.
*Daylen Everette (CB, Georgia) +4.5 → 86.0* — IDP corner with real first-round upside. Georgia's DB room is producing lottery tickets again.
Biggest Fallers:
*T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson) -4.0 → 78.0* — Parker had an 82.0 film grade but the combine hurt him badly. That drops him off the first-round radar entirely. In IDP leagues he's now a Day 2/3 speculative pick rather than a safe early investment.
*Cashius Howell (EDGE, Texas A&M) -3.0 → 75.5* — Another pass rusher who didn't help himself in Indy. A +3.0 hit is meaningful for edge rushers competing for early-round grades.
*Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame) -3.0 → 72.0* — Fields looked the part on film; the combine suggested the athletic ceiling is lower than hoped. He drops out of the fantasy-relevant tier for now.
*Miles Kitselman (TE, Tennessee) -3.0 → 66.5* — A -3.0 adjustment stings for a TE who needed every edge to compete in a thin class. Kitselman falls out of the noteworthy TE range.
Position Breakdown
QB — Fernando Mendoza is the undisputed QB1 at 93.0 composite. After him there's a significant drop to Haynes King (78.5, #58) and Ty Simpson (76.5, #71). This is a one-quarterback class in dynasty — don't reach for the second tier unless you're desperate. Garrett Nussmeier (76.5) and Cade Klubnik (76.0) exist as developmental options, but neither profiles as a franchise piece from what the film shows.
RB — The best position in this class for dynasty. Jeremiyah Love (92.5) is a true bellcow RB1. Nick Singleton (82.5, #32) is an underrated Round 2 target — Penn State's offense gets overlooked but Singleton's film is clean and his role should expand at the next level. Kaytron Allen (78.5) and Demond Claiborne (78.5, +2.5) round out a solid Round 3 layer. Depth is real: 19 scouted backs gives you options through Day 3 of the NFL draft.
WR — Deepest position in the class with 41 scouted prospects. Carnell Tate (89.0) is WR1 with no debate. Antonio Williams (87.0, +3.0) and Zachariah Branch (85.5, +4.5) form a strong 2-3. Omar Cooper Jr. (85.5, +3.0) is the sleeper. Jordyn Tyson (84.5) and Makai Lemon (82.0) are reliable Round 2/3 options. Deion Burks (79.5, +5.0) is the high-upside flier. You'll be drafting WRs into Round 5 in this class and still finding NFL starters.
TE — Thin at the top but worth monitoring. Kenyon Sadiq (79.0, +3.5) is TE1 with the best combine bump. Max Klare (79.0) is right there on film. Eli Stowers (76.0, +3.5) got a big combine boost and could move up boards by draft day. Michael Trigg (75.0) and Justin Joly (75.0) are TE-premium targets in Round 3+. This isn't a standout TE class — don't reach, but don't ignore Sadiq if he falls to Round 2.
Pro days run through mid-April. Watch Mendoza's workout at Indiana closely — any mechanical adjustments will matter for NFL teams evaluating his early-career readiness. For Love, pro day confirmation could push him to a consensus top-5 NFL pick. The real intrigue before draft day is the EDGE pass rush tier: with Parker falling and Bain (-1.5, 85.0) slipping, the depth chart is more open than it looked in January.