Newt Westen

For the 2026 draft cycle I have decided to make my prospect grades 100% public facing. My methods, research, notes and grades are all available to see and reference at any time. I hope you enjoy and if you find it helpful, a follow would be appreciated! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Nothing gets my blood pumping more than bullshit calls like this. Defensive football players have one of the hardest jobs on the planet… You do you @redmurdock2 . Love the pursuit and passion. Plus play in my book.

My official 2026 NFL Draft top 100 big board🧵 @mockdraftdb #NFLDraft 1. Rueben Bain Jr - EDGE - Miami 2. Caleb Downs - SAF - Ohio State 3. Peter Woods - DT - Clemson 4. Dillon Thieneman - SAF - Oregon 5. CJ Allen - LB - Georgia 6. Caleb Lomu - OT - Utah 7. Caleb Banks - DT -…

Love seeing @nfldraftfanatc potentially chopping it up with one of the biggest names in the business.

Great clip here from edge rusher LT Overton, #22. This win show up in the box score, but from the edge he crashes inside, sheds two blocks and gets to the QB on the goal line dive to keep Auburn out of the end zone. Hell of an edge run defender. @LebbeusO @AlabamaFTBL

CB RANKINGS with @TampaBayTre ▫️Crazy depth in this group ▫️My CB2 might be my boldest take of summer scouting so far ▫️NFLSE has had enough, we are taking on Big Tux ™️ and the next day return policy 📺: youtu.be/weoq80c8w24?si…

For those out there doubting Dani Dennis-Sutton’s athleticism, please check this out. Few true edge defenders could be put in this position and be expected to make the pick like Dennis-Sutton does here. @thedanidennis @PennStateFball

Come see me @NFLDraft_Westen @Anthony_Russo97 chop it up on TEs #NFLDraft

So many people here know how to get after it! I’m comfortably in that 2nd tier at about 90 players currently. Looking to get to 120 by the end of summer.

I know the #NFL is trying to sell us the idea of all 32 teams being in the running for the #SuperBowl in any given year, but coming up short of that shouldn't universally be considered a "failure". Here are some more realistic expectations! halilsrealfootballtalk.com/2025/07/23/wha… #NFLOffseason

My. Rushmore of draft duos: @ConnorJRogers & @TampaBayTre @MelKiperESPN & @McShay13 @ryanwilsonCBS & @spielman_rick @BengalsBrews & @NFLDraft_Westen

I might be alone on this, but I am ‘meh’ on the helmets. I don’t hate them, but I don’t think they’re the greatest thing in the world either. Once again, anything next to the Steelers alternate looks like it belongs in the Louvre, so there’s that.

Summer scouting is rolling right now on the NFLSE channel We have previews and rankings for QB, RB, WR, OT and EDGE CB rankings drop tonight ⬇️ 📺: youtube.com/@nflstockexcha…

In this week's Thursday Mailbag, I rank my top SEC teams, highlight surprise College Football Playoff contenders, and discuss some scouting tendencies with cornerbacks and offensive linemen. #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2026 #2026NFLDraft Read more: sportstalk.substack.com/p/thursday-mai…

We’re in for a fun race with the 2026 WR class. No clear top option, a lot of projection and very similar grades on the draft board entering the year.

Big shoutout to the Draft Professor community by @BengalsBrews and myself at the end of our TE summer scouting. If you want to be a part of the community, reach out to @nfldraftfanatc and he can hook you up!

Phenomenal draft guide put together by Foster. Check it out.

This is one of the coolest traditions. Such a great experience for the players to interact with kids in the community and it costs everyone nothing

Reason #894 my favorite organization is better than yours.

Going live at 4 with @NFLDraft_Westen youtube.com/live/XVcvpYxC6…

But for real…going back to it yet again. I think I’ve scouted damn near every draft eligible player from this game….