By BRADEN GALL, college contributor

Each week, 440 Sports’ Braden Gall dives into the most important matchups and developments from the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The playmakers in this class have had a good start to the season. Wide receiver, tight end and running back appeared to have little high-end first-round talent at the start of the season. However, all three positions have seen marquee names rise through the first three weeks, including one marquee in-state talent.

Next week, I will dive into the backfield as Oregon and Penn State match up. 

This week, it’s SEC pass catchers that take center stage.

Tennessee has a WR1?

Chris Brazell II had an enormous game against Georgia. He has length, adequate speed and produced huge numbers

Chris Brazell II from his Instagram
UT Chris Brazell, from his Instagram

against one of the best secondaries in the country last weekend. The 6-foot-5, 200-pounder averaged 29.5 yards per

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