Nyck Harbor — 2026 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

It may be an understatement to call Harbor an athletic "freak." The Athletic's Bruce Feldman noted Harbor is the first back-to-back No. 1 freak in his annual list. A rare height-weight-speed athlete (6'5", 235 pounds, 10.11 100m), Harbor skipped the 2025 indoor track season to participate in spring practice on the football field. Harbor finished last season with 26 catches for 376 yards and three touchdowns, but a big step forward in 2025 could push him way up draft boards next April.

Pete Carroll might see shades of his former star wideout DK Metcalf in Harbor, a remarkably explosive athlete who was actually recruited by some as a defensive end. A world-class sprinter (10.11 in the 100 meters) invited to the 2024 USA Olympic track and field trials, Harbor seemingly only needs more time to develop into an NFL star.

A leap of faith is required to make this projection, but let's have some fun. Despite recording just 26 catches for 376 yards last season, the 6-5, 235-pound target — who has twice taken the No. 1 spot on The Athletic's "Freaks List" — might stand alone as college football's best overall athlete. With 10.11-second speed in the 100-meter dash, Harbor could step in alongside fellow downfield dynamo Xavier Worthy to provide another major weapon to help the team prepare for the post-Travis Kelce era.