5 SEC Sleepers to Watch for in the 2026 NFL Draft Predictions

5 SEC Sleepers to Watch for in the 2026 NFL Draft Predictions

The 2026 NFL Draft sees a surprising lack of elite SEC prospects, with many mock drafts listing 8 to 9 players, yet none guaranteed in the top 10. The previous year had 15 SEC players drafted in the first round, reflecting a significant drop in expectations. While Ty Simpson might make it to the first round, other talents are emerging as valuable sleepers that deserve attention. Five players from the SEC, including Brenen Thompson and KC Concepc…

5 SEC sleepers and their best (realistic) fits entering the 2026 NFL Draft

Mock drafts have not been particularly kind to the SEC this offseason. Pick your favorite NFL mock draft — whether it be Todd McShay, Daniel Jeremiah… any of them, really — and you’ll probably find they have 8 or sometimes 9 SEC guys taken in the first round. There are no guaranteed top 10 picks among those 8 or 9 players, and the majority of them are projected to be selected in the 20s. For reference, last year’s draft saw 15 SEC players taken …