Jon and I continue our 2026 draft breakdowns with a look at the slot/overhang defenders in this class. Few positions have evolved as much in the NFL — both in their usage, the skills required and the archetypes teams are looking for — over the past eight years. We discuss the requirements for the position in the modern game, the skills, tools, and techniques we look for when evaluating, and four fascinating prospects.
Miami Slot CB Keionte Scott: 24:44-52:55
Arizona Safety Treydan Stukes: 52:55-1:17:40
South Carolina Slot CB Jalon Kilgore: 1:17:40-1:35:24
Oregon Slot CB Jadon Canady: 1:35:24-1:51:33
2026 NFL Draft Headquarters: Scouting Reports, Position Rankings, Big Boards
This is the central hub for all of my 2026 NFL Draft work, updated regularly to provide convenient access to read scouting reports, boards and the supporting podcasts with Jon Ledyard. At the end of the process, I’ll post boards as stand-alone pieces. If you want full breakdowns of the top players (the strengths, weaknesses, and, most importantly, schematic fits) or to go scouring for late-round gems, this is the place to be.
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