In 2025, six Mountain West prospects were selected in the NFL Draft. Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty was the first Mountain West player selected, going in the first round to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Now looking forward to next year, here are the top Mountain West prospects who could be chosen in the 2026 NFL Draft:
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NFL Draft Mountain West Big Board
| Rank | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | Chris Johnson | DB | San Diego State |
| 2 | Kage Casey | OL | Boise State |
| 3 | John Michael Gyllenborg | TE | Wyoming |
| 4 | Keyshawn James-Newby | EDGE | New Mexico |
| 5 | Caden Barnett | OL | Wyoming |
