NFL Combine Survey : Myles Garrett Dominates as Top Non-QB Choice for Team Building

Myles Garrett tops the NFL Combine survey, with 10 votes from 42 prospects on which non-quarterback they’d build a team around. The Cleveland Browns' edge rusher stands out following a record-breaking 23-sack season, earning his second Defensive Player of the Year award in unanimous fashion. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs secures second place with three votes, after rushing for 1,223 yards and scoring 18 total touchdowns. Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher, and Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings receiver, each garner two votes. Christian McCaffrey and Micah Parsons also receive two votes, while Saquon Barkley, last year’s favorite, draws just one. Other players with single votes include Derrick Brown, Calen Bullock, and Jalen Carter. The survey highlights the depth of talent in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.