2026 NFL Draft: Hidden Gem prospects to keep an eye on Day 3

A local prospect who attended Rockhurst High School, Gyllenborg played only one season of organized high school football before making the jump to play for the University of Wyoming. He scored seven times over four seasons, with limited time as a starter. Gyllenborg is a worthwhile developmental prospect at tight end, and his athletic ability stood out at the NFL Scouting Combine this spring. He was one of the most athletic prospects in the class and showcased his frame and play speed well in college.

John Michael Gyllenborg is a TE prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.72 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 39 out of 1372 TE from 1987 to 2026.pic.twitter.com/hR0k3HfvTH

— RAS.football (@MathBomb) March 18, 2026 John Michael Gyllenborg is a great developmental TE prospect for KC. – Local guy – Great athletic profile – showcases a good understanding of ball tracking – frame gives him contested catch capabilities – Big time YAC player pic.twitter.com/NT5FPkSOdF

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) April 20, 2026 The Chiefs could certainly use young talent at tight end, but with multiple positions needed on the defensive side of the ball, it is becoming obvious that offense is waiting its turn this year. Gyllenborg is as good a developmental player as there is in this class and is the kind of player who could eventually become a difference-maker in the NFL.

LB **Red Murdock, Buffalo**

Another player I was fortunate enough to speak with at the Shrine Bowl in January was Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock. First of all, this might be the best football name in the draft and would fit perfectly with Chiefs Kingdom. Can you imagine Red’s *Red Friday* deal at McDonald’s? Second of all, the name fits his play style.

Buffalo LB Red Murdock told me he does exercises to strengthen his forearms to help him force fumbles. He said he will do anyting to make him 1% better, and it takes a ton of reps on air. He has been obssessed with forcing fumbles since 2017, and that it takes consistent intent.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) January 23, 2026 Murdock is the all-time NCAA leader in forced fumbles with 17 over four years at Buffalo. His ability to create plays has made him one of the top small-school prospects in the draft. Murdock was nursing an ankle injury at the Shrine Bowl, but he did record athletic-test results during his Pro Day in late March. Red Murdock is a LB prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 6.81 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1106 out of 3460 LB from 1987 to 2026.pic.twitter.com/G0W795oVOb

— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 6, 2026 Outside of having a great football name, Red Murdock is a heat-seeking missile. pic.twitter.com/Rylrt53nXG

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) April 23, 2026 Murdock is a throwback, downhill player capable of playing MIKE or strong-side linebacker in an NFL defense. He showed good communication skills when helping to organize the defense at Buffalo, and he has green-dot potential. His best path to making the NFL will be to become a stud special-teams player while learning the ropes of an NFL defense.

LB **Jaden Dugger, Louisiana**

Dugger is one of the “unicorns” of this draft cycle, and a defensive coordinator like Steve Spagnuolo would appreciate his versatility when looking for a way to incorporate him into the Chiefs’ defense.

Jaden Dugger is a LB prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.60 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 139 out of 3480 LB from 1987 to 2026.pic.twitter.com/dmQsq2ozdP

— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 20, 2026 Dugger entered Louisiana as a safety prospect from the University of Georgetown, but due to his size, he was moved inside to linebacker. I'm pretty impressed with how Jaden Dugger rushes the passer despite having a primarily DB background before getting to Louisiana. Versatile athletic player. pic.twitter.com/h1V0JtMfar

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) April 23, 2026 Dugger has a good blend of size, speed and tackling ability that should make him a Day 3 selection today. Despite his success as a Senior at Louisiana, where he was selected First Team All-Sun Belt, Dugger remains a blank slate with room to grow as a player. Not every team will be able to draft Arvell Reese, but if a team is looking for that play style in the later rounds, Dugger would fit the bill.

DT **Landon Robinson, Navy**

Among the players I watched at the Shrine Bowl, perhaps the one who stood out the most for his on-field performance *and* off-field interviews was Landon Robinson.

Navy Midshipmen Landon Robinson with a quick win in 11v11 pic.twitter.com/pUZJ6lV6we

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) January 23, 2026 Robinson didn’t get an invitation to the Combine, but he lit up Navy’s Pro Day and showed that he is athletic enough to compete at the NFL level. Landon Robinson is a DT prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.45 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 126 out of 2270 DT from 1987 to 2026.pic.twitter.com/DCEV5moHLi

— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 5, 2026 Robinson has gone further than most players from the service academies ever have, but he will have a legitimate chance to hear his name called on Saturday and, ultimately, to compete for a team’s 53-man roster. With great natural leverage and explosion out of his stance, which he attributed to his wrestling background, Robinson often won snaps with quick penetration and had the frame and strength to take on double teams in college. Steam has been building, and he has reportedly met with a few NFL teams ahead of draft week. Source: Navy DT Landon Robinson had a private workout with the #Bills and has one scheduled with the #Ravens.

Robinson also has a top-30 visit scheduled with the #Bengals.

PFF's No. 122 ranked player had formal meetings with:

🏈 Commanders 🏈 Broncos 🏈 Texans pic.twitter.com/RUIuCQT9oj

— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) March 27, 2026 The Chiefs are in need of as much help as possible on the defensive line, and Robinson would certainly help to create a much more competitive atmosphere. **Other names to watch** DE, Ricky Freymond, Western Colorado RB Eli Heidenreich, Navy CB Andre Fuller, Toledo WR Tyren Montgomery, John Carroll RB Robert Henry Jr., UTSA CB Josh Moten, Southern Miss LB Erik Hunter, Morgan State RB Curtis Allen, Virginia Union OL Joe Cooper, Slippery Rock OL Delby Lemieux, Dartmouth OT Quaveon Davis, Jackson State