{"id":654158,"date":"2026-03-27T13:32:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=654158"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:33:01","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-who-is-the-favorite-to-get-drafted-at-no-5-overall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/2026-nfl-draft-who-is-the-favorite-to-get-drafted-at-no-5-overall\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL Draft – Who is the Favorite to Get Drafted at No. 5 Overall?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 NFL Draft promises high drama with a deep pool of blue-chip defenders and skill-positions stars ready to transform franchises. Standout talents include explosive Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, Notre Dame’s dynamic running back Jeremiyah Love, Texas edge threat David Bailey, and polished Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, and of course Indiana’s QB Fernando Mendoza who is the overwhelming favorite to get drafted as the No. 1 overall pick, each offering rare athletic traits and scheme versatility. <\/p>

This class stands apart for its balance and immediate starter potential across the board. Teams with high picks will find game-changers capable of anchoring defenses or igniting offenses, potentially flipping struggling rosters into contenders within seasons. The talent depth ensures multiple organizations could see their long-term outlook shift dramatically. <\/p>

2026 NFL Draft – Top 5 Favorites to Get Drafted as the No.5 Overall Pick<\/h2>

Listed below are the top 5 candidates to get drafted as the No.1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL <\/a>Draft 2026, as per Draftkings<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

Candidates<\/th>Position<\/th>College<\/th>Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sonny Styles<\/td>LB<\/td>Ohio State<\/td>+195<\/td><\/tr>
Caleb Downs <\/td>S<\/td>Ohio State<\/td>+285<\/td><\/tr>
Jeremiyah Love<\/td>RB<\/td>Notre Dame<\/td>+400<\/td><\/tr>
Francis Mauigoa <\/td>T<\/td>Miami <\/td>+850<\/td><\/tr>
Carnell Tate<\/td>WR<\/td>Ohio State<\/td>+1000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

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Sonny Styles (+195)<\/h3>

Sonny Styles is the favorite at +195 odds to be selected fifth overall in the 2026 NFL <\/a>Draft due to his exceptional athletic profile and scheme versatility as an off-ball linebacker. His rare combination of size, range, and coverage instincts allows him to excel in man and zone schemes while delivering reliable run support.<\/p>

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