Big Cat Country’s Final Big Board Compared to Consensus

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The final big board for the 2026 NFL Draft highlights key prospects, showing significant discrepancies with consensus rankings. Notable players include Skyler Bell and Deion Burks, who are ranked much higher, while Kamari Ramsey and Jake Slaughter are notably lower.

Key points

Final big board for the 2026 NFL Draft released
Skyler Bell and Deion Burks ranked significantly higher
Kamari Ramsey and Jake Slaughter ranked significantly lower
Class defined by defensive versatility and depth in trenches
Rationale provided for rankings and discrepancies

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LUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 08: Jacob Rodriguez #10 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders defends during the first half of the game against the BYU Cougars at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) | Getty Images The draft process is an exercise in identifying value where others might miss it. It’s about trying to bridge the gap between internal evaluations and public perception to sift out which players teams covet, predicting how draft weekend will unfold, and then naturally looking back years later to see how wrong you were. This particular class is defined by defensive versatility and depth in the trenches. With Fernando Mendoza as the likely only quarterback going early, the board is wide open for teams to aggressively attack the front seven and skill positions. This unique landscape cleared the path for running back Jeremiyah Love to ascend to the top spot on my board, which is a testament to his special talent, but also highlights the relative scarcity of blue-chip prospects at more premium positions. To that end, I wanted to see how my Final Big Board stacked up against consensus rankings (via Wide Left Football). In the table below, you’ll find my final rankings for each player, matched against the consensus, so fans can see who I’m higher/lower on than the general opinion of the draft community. A positive number indicates where I’m higher on a prospect than the field; a negative suggests where I might be the outlier. window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}); Here’s a look at my highest and lowest-ranked prospects relative to consensus (top 100 prospects only). **Highest-ranked prospects:**

Q&A

Who are the highest-ranked prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft according to the final big board?

The highest-ranked prospects include Skyler Bell, Deion Burks, Jonah Coleman, A.J. Haulcy, and Jacob Rodriguez.

What are the main reasons for the discrepancies between the final big board and consensus rankings?

Discrepancies arise from differing evaluations of player skills, positional value, and performance in specific roles during the season.

Which prospects are ranked the lowest compared to consensus in the final big board?

The lowest-ranked prospects include Kamari Ramsey, Jake Slaughter, Zachariah Branch, Darrell Jackson Jr., and Chris Bell.

What positions are emphasized in the 2026 NFL Draft class according to the final big board?

The draft class is noted for its defensive versatility and depth in the trenches, with a focus on skill positions.

Big Cat Country’s Final Big Board Compared to Consensus

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