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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Draft Prospect Movement & Legal Issues

The pre-draft evaluation cycle saw several prospects drastically boost their stock since last fall, including defensive back Dillon Thieneman and offensive lineman Monroe Freeling, as teams finalize big boards ahead of the selection process. This rising stock evaluation contrasts sharply with off-field issues, as former NFL wide receiver and current Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. faced charges related to a DWI arrest in Tarrant County, Texas, over the weekend. Meanwhile, the New York Jets organization contemplates whether to deviate from franchise history by selecting an edge rusher like David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick, a move that would mark the first time they draft a defensive player that high in the common draft era.