Unveiling the 2026 FCS NFL Draft Class: Which Underdogs Are Poised to Shock the League?
Arizona Cardinals: Kaleb Proctor, DT, Southeastern Louisiana
- Round: 4; Overall Pick: 104
- Height: 6-2; Weight: 291
- Notable: SLU’s first draft pick since 2016 was second among FCS interior defensive linemen last season with 13 tackles for loss, including three versus LSU.
- What They’re Saying: ”As an interior defender, Proctor is an elite athlete with rare playmaking range. He’s an elusive rusher with an explosive first step and the ability to unlock openings with varied approaches and angles. He’s also very undersized with limited recourse once linemen have him squared up and put hands on him.” – Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
New Orleans Saints: Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
- Round: 4; Overall Pick: 136
- Height: 6-3; Weight: 204
- Notable: The only player in NDSU history to post multiple seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards caught a touchdown in each of his final five postseason games (eight total).
- What They’re Saying: “Overall, Lance is a good-sized athlete and natural hands-catcher who requires route polish but adjusts well to the ball with physicality and ball control. He projects as a rookie backup who should eventually compete for a starting role.” – Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Minnesota Vikings: Charlie Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
- Round: 5; Overall Pick: 163
- Height: 6-1; Weight: 193
- Notable: Had nine interceptions among a school-record 35 pass breakups in his career.
- What They’re Saying: “Demmings’ physical tools immediately stand out on tape. His tall, wiry frame with good length allows him to press, jam and disrupt wide receivers off the line of scrimmage, messing with their route timing. He’s not just physical playing press, either, as he plays with legitimate physicality at the catch point, in run support and in all phases of his game.” – Tyler Brooke, Yahoo! Sports
New England Patriots: Karon Prunty, CB, North Carolina A&T/Wake Forest
- Round: 5; Overall Pick: 171
- Height: 6-1½; Weight: 190
- Notable: Rangy cover corner allowed just a 44.4% catch rate in his one ACC season (second-best in the conference).
- What They’re Saying: “Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break on underneath passes in front of him.” – NFLDraftBuzz.com
Philadelphia Eagles: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
- Round: 5; Overall Pick: 178
- Height: 6-3; Weight: 232
- Notable: In his only season as a starter, Payton made the 2025 Stats Perform FCS All-America first team and finished third in the Walter Payton Award voting.
- What They’re Saying: “Going into the 2025 season, NFL teams saw Payton as an intriguing potential tight end convert because of his size, athleticism and toughness. But that changed as he showed his strong left arm and the stature and aggressive mindset to attack every level of the field.” – Dane Brugler, The Athletic
More FCS NFL Draft Prospects to Know
Jeff Caldwell, Lindenwood/Cincinnati, WR (6-5, 216)
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