One player considered a sneaky No. 1 pick at one point was LaNorris Sellers, but South Carolina did not build on its nine-win campaign from 2024. Sellers is set to go back to school, so he's no longer in the running to be the top pick.

USC loses WR Prince Strachan to the transfer portal while star safety Kamari Ramsey declares for the NFL Draft with early-round buzz.

Bryce Boettcher has one of the most unique athletic profiles in the entire 2026 NFL draft class, since he's already been drafted in one professional sports league. In 2024, the dual-sport athlete was selected as an outfielder in the 13th round of the MLB draft by the Houston Astros.

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Michael Taaffe announced on social media Monday that he'll enter the NFL Draft, thus opting out of the Citrus Bowl against Michigan on Dec. 31 and putting an end to a storied career for his hometown team.

Behren Morton is an experienced quarterback who has led the Texas Tech Raiders to a first-round bye in the College Football Playoffs. He projects best as a backup with spot-starting upside.

Lane Kiffin and Co. will reconstruct the defensive backfield via the Transfer Portal, multiple departures to this point.

Nate Tice is joined by Dane Brugler to break down NFL Draft prospects to watch during the College Football Playoff.