Mel Kiper · Mar 2, 2026
As relayed on the show, Kiper's big board ranks Mendoza first, Jeremiah Love second, Reese third, Bailey fourth and Tate fifth, with the first tackle (Malagua) at 10.
“So he has Mendoza one, which is aggressive, but fine. Jeremiah Love is two.”
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Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Top Player ListsMar 2, 2026
“So he has Mendoza one, which is aggressive, but fine. Jeremiah Love is two. Reese is third. Bailey's four. Tate's five. Downs, Styles, Tyson, Bane. K. First tackle, Malagua, 10. Fano, 12. Freeling, 19, Lomu out of Utah, 21, and Procter's not even on this thing.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.