The 2025 NFL trade deadline was an eventful one, as several teams made plays to improve their roster for the second half of the season.

While many of this year’s deadline deals were made with the immediate future in mind, you can bet that every team is working on its long-term strategy. The 2026 offseason and the start of free agency on March 11 aren’t that far away.

The Bleacher Report Scouting Department has been tracking team needs throughout the season and recently took an in-depth look at next year’s top draft prospects.

Here, we’ll dive into the 2026 free-agent class, ranking the top players based on factors such as past production, player upside, age, positional value, positional market depth and player health. You’ll also find contract projections and potential landing spots for those in the top 10.