Spotlight 7 college football standouts who could face long wait in 2026 NFL Draft MICHAEL MIDDLEHURST-SCHWARTZ USA Today Apr 21, 2026 16 hrs ago 0 × USA Today - Vertical USA TODAY Sports' Christian D'Andrea breaks down the top running back studs, sleepers, and deep sleepers in the 2026 NFL Draft. 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