FantasyPros - Player Comparisons for 2026’s Top Offensive NFL Draft Prospects (Ep. 1970)

It’s me, Joey P, and with the Combine kicking off we’re rolling through incoming prospects and laying down NFL comps so you can get a real feel for the 2026 class; this one’s on the regular feed, YouTube, and our new Dynasty feed, so subscribe everywhere and let’s dive in.

For listeners who do not watch a ton of college ball, give us a clear picture: how would you comp Fernando Mendoza if he develops the right way?

He gives me early-career Matt Ryan vibes: tall pocket passer, clean mechanics, great touch and processing, a little mobility to buy time, and probably minimal rushing juice for fantasy.

That’s a top-end outcome, and if the Raiders take him first overall, they would be thrilled if he hits that level.

Let’s cool the ceiling a touch; Bogman, what’s the grounded Mendoza comp?

I see a better Daniel Jones, a studious, big-bodied mover who can run if needed but wins from the pocket; Mendoza’s the better passer, Jones the better runner, and you’re drafting the brain plus traits.

On to Ty Simpson out of Alabama; what’s the NFL mirror for him?

Stylistically, Brock Purdy: nimble feet, cool in chaos, keeps eyes downfield, and manipulates the pocket even if he lacks heavy starting reps.

I’ll go Alex Smith for the quick release, tidy mechanics, and functional escape ability; different college resume than Purdy, but the style checks out.

Jeremiah Love is electric; what’s the right comp to set expectations?

Jameer Gibbs by style: instant acceleration, easy speed, elusiveness in space, and juice as a receiver.

Same bucket for me—Gibbs archetype—different body flavor, similar role and impact if the landing spot is right.

In Superflex, would you still take Love over Mendoza at one oh one?

It’s close, but I lean Love for the top-end outcome; Mendoza profiles as a steady long-term starter, while Love could grow into a top-tier back.

In a vacuum I take Love; quarterback premium can justify Mendoza, especially in deeper leagues where QB scarcity bites.

Jonah Coleman, Washington; who does he play like?

Shorter David Montgomery: stout build, excellent body control and stiff-arm, reliable volume back who can catch without being a splash-play receiver.

Tyler Allgeier also fits: compact, quick feet for his size, and just okay long speed.

Emmett Johnson had a big year at Nebraska; what’s the read?

Chase Brown is the analog—worked like a true bell cow despite not being a classic workhorse frame, with toughness to match.

I see Rashad White stylistically, a versatile back who can fill multiple roles and adapt to the system.

Jadarian Price at Notre Dame; give us the comp and context.

Think pre-injury Miles Sanders as a prospect: bursty, special-teams value, limited receiving sample because Love ate those routes, and dangerous as a late-game closer.

Sony Michel as a prospect also tracks: one-cut runner, sturdy balance, questions on passing-down usage, and he, like Price, shared a backfield with a star.

Let’s hit wideouts, starting with Carnell Tate; what’s the mold?

Amani Toomer is my throwback: tall and smooth vertical artist with strong tracking and trustworthy hands.

Peak Allen Robinson works too—hands catcher, wins in traffic, big frame—and Tate may already route defenders better than those comps.

Makai Lemon next; who does he echo?

Amon-Ra St. Brown vibes from USC days—relentless competitor, blocks, wins after the catch, and can be deployed anywhere.

Robert Woods is another clean fit: polished routes, outstanding hands, not a pure tester but always open.

Jordan Tyson, Arizona; what’s the right way to frame him?

Stefon Diggs by style—separation through sharp breaks and sudden direction changes, inside-outside utility, with medicals as the main flag.

Calvin Ridley also lines up—route improvisation, can live outside or in the slot, though soft-tissue stuff could linger.

Denzel Boston, Washington; I saw some Puka usage with a Cortland Sutton flavor—where do you land?

Range comp for me: Sutton as the ceiling with size and scores, and Keon Coleman as the floor if the movement skills do not translate.

Michael Pittman is my pick—big body, strong rebounder, and smoother than you expect for that frame.

K.C. Concepcion at Texas A and M is a fun watch, but he’s small; make the case and the comp.

Marqise Lee at USC is the template—dynamic after the catch, slot-friendly, similar size range, and some drop noise to monitor.

Jaden Reed for role versatility and gadget work, with Emmanuel Sanders as the aspirational outcome if it all clicks in the slot-first build.

Tight ends: Kenyan Sadiq keeps popping in mocks; what kind of pro is he?

Think Evan Engram at his best as a receiver—featured as a B option, space player, and landing spot will drive the production arc.

Athletically he mirrors Mike Gesicki—springy and fast with modest college efficiency—so temper expectations, because movement skills at tight end do not always equal targets.

Quick hit on Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt.

Dalton Kincaid lite: similar frame with more speed, big receiving chops, but limited snaps if he is not trusted as an inline blocker.

Isaiah Likely is a fair stylistic match, more big slot than true Y, and a Logan Thomas path would not shock me.

Name a couple of gems who jumped off the screen during this process.

Skylar Bell has that dog in him—speed, toughness, wins at the catch point, small-school sleeper with improved hands who reminds me a bit of Josh Downs and even flashes of AB movement.

Malachi Fields had a standout Senior Bowl week and could turn heads if he blazes at size, and Adam Randall is a big, fast convert with an Antonio Gibson style ceiling if it all comes together.

Keep an eye on Antonio Williams too, a big slot with pedigree whose college injuries may hide his upside.

Those are the comps and the sleepers; drop your comps in the comments, hit subscribe on the main and Dynasty feeds, and that’ll do it for us—For Scott Bogman and Pat Fitzmaurice, I’m Joey P; we’ll see you next time, kids.