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Ben Solak's 2026 NFL Draft All-Film Team: Hidden Gems to Watch

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NFL draft analyst Ben Solak has released his All-Film team for the 2026 draft, highlighting prospects whose tape suggests higher potential than their current draft projections. Solak emphasizes that while NFL teams rely on medical evaluations, analytics, and scheme fits to narrow their prospect lists, the film often reveals players who succeed despite profile imperfections.

At quarterback, LSU's Garrett Nussmeier stands out as a pocket passer with aggressive tendencies and intermediate window accuracy. Despite concerns about his size (6-foot-2, 203 pounds) and recent injury-shortened season, Solak sees Nussmeier's 2024 film as reminiscent of Alabama's Ty Simpson, potentially making him available two to three rounds later. For running backs, Notre Dame's Jadarian Price emerges as an intriguing second-day prospect with 233 career carries showing creative running ability and reliable yardage after contact, making him an ideal complement to receiving backs like Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit.

Wide receiver Germie Bernard from Alabama rounds out Solak's offensive selections. While lacking the explosive athleticism of recent Crimson Tide receivers like Jerry Jeudy or Jaylen Waddle, Bernard excels at the complete receiver package—blocking, route-running, and YAC production. Solak projects Bernard as a reliable possession option who maximizes three-receiver formations rather than a volume-dominant WR1, drawing comparisons to Jauan Jennings' role with the San Francisco 49ers.