Nike Welcomes Its 2026 NFL Rookie Class
Nike has officially unveiled its 2026 NFL Rookie Class, a group of 20 elite athletes set to take the league by storm. Built on speed, explosiveness, and next-level versatility, this class represents everything the modern game demands, and everything Nike continues to invest in.
From projected top-10 picks to record-setting combine performers, Nike’s latest rookie class is stacked with talent.
David Bailey, defensive end, Texas Tech
Chris Bell, wide receiver, Louisville
Skyler Bell, wide receiver, UConn
Germie Bernard, wide receiver, Alabama
Chris Brazzell II, wide receiver, Tennessee
Deion Burks, wide receiver, Oklahoma
Omar Cooper Jr., wide receiver, Indiana
Mansoor Delane, defensive back, LSU
Malachi Fields, wide receiver, Notre Dame
Jermod McCoy, defensive back, Tennessee
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, defensive back, Toledo
Akheem Mesidor, defensive end, Miami
Nicholas Singleton, running back, Penn State
Eli Stowers, tight end, Vanderbilt
De’Zhaun Stribling, wide receiver, Ole Miss
Sonny Styles, linebacker, Ohio State
Dillon Thieneman, defensive back, Oregon
Michael Trigg, tight end, Baylor
Mike Washington Jr., running back, Arkansas
Antonio Williams, wide receiver, Clemson
For Nike, this isn’t just about adding athletes, it’s about shaping the future of the sport.
“As we welcome this elite group… we’re committed to pushing what’s possible on and off the field,” said EVP Ann Miller.
That commitment shows up in everything from performance footwear innovation to brand storytelling around the next generation of stars.
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