NFL Draft Watch: Minnesota Gophers
All Access Football examines the top draft-eligible prospects for the Minnesota Gophers with in-depth player evaluations, background reports, measurements, projections, insider video and more.
NFL DRAFT RANKINGS: QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG | C | DT | ER | LB | CB | S
TOP MINNESOTA PROSPECTS FOR 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN || Conference: B1G || Head Coach: PJ Fleck (8 Years: 86-61) || NFL Draft Picks Under: (19/2.5year) || NFL 1st Round Picks Under Fleck: 1 || Gophers in NFL: 28
PLAYER GRADE KEY: DAY 1 = ROUND 1 || DAY 2 = ROUND 2-3 || DAY 3 = ROUND 4-7 || HPFA = HIGH PRIORITY FREE AGENT || PFA = PRIORITY FREE AGENT || FA = FREE AGENT (TRYOUT)
PLAYER | SCHOOL | POS | YEAR | # | HT | WT | HAND | ARM | WING | HOMETOWN | PROJECTION
Darius Taylor, RB, Jr, #1, 6000, 215, 4.54e, Detroit, MI, Day 3
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