Gordon McGuinness

Young players headline the breakout list: Walter Nolen Deone Walker and Dylan Fairchild are among the second-year players positioned to take another step in 2026.

Kamari Ramsey leads all rookies: The Texans safety earned a 94.8 PFF grade and recorded an interception and pass breakup in his preseason debut.

Several contenders face major offensive questions: Buffalo lacks a true No. 1 wide receiver, Philadelphia must replace A.J.

The 49ers bring back a dynamic duo: Fred Warner ‘s return, coupled with the re-signing of Dre Greenlaw , net San Francisco the top spot on the list.

These 15 rookies have secured the highest PFF grades through two preseason contests, starting with Vikings safety Jacob Thomas.

The second week of the 2026 NFL preseason offered more context all around, from rookies establishing themselves as key contributors to veterans seeking to secure a roster spot. Below are PFF's best performers at every position from the week, along with breakdowns for select honors.

With three weeks and the Hall of Fame Game in the books, we have 49 games of data from the month of August. With that in mind, we're digging into the grades of every team in the NFL to highlight its highest-graded player in preseason.

Trent Mosley shines for USC The Trojans' freshman averaged 5.36 yards per route run in his collegiate debut.

Fernando Carmona looked the part: The Titans ‘ fifth-round pick secured an 85.0-plus PFF grade in both pass protection and run-blocking.

Gardner Minshew leads at quarterback: Minshew completed seven of nine passes for 126 yards and earned an 88.5 PFF passing grade.