Justin Melo

Joined: Feb 16, 2026

Justin Melo is the publisher of NFL Draft on SI, a Sports Illustrated channel. He has previous experience covering the NFL Draft in a professional capacity at various outlets such as The Draft Network, USA Today SMG, and SB Nation. NFL Draft on SI will cover all things NFL Draft extensively, with scouting reports, prospect rankings, big boards, and unique first-hand stories. It will also be home to Melo's NFL Draft prospect interview series, which has featured more than 1,000 exclusive interviews with NFL Draft picks. Melo is also the published author of Titans of The South: Photographs and History of the Tennessee Titans, available where all books are sold.

Sep 5, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Kelley Jones (1) waits for the snap during the first quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season is officially in the books, and we've identified 10 rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft who made impact plays.

Sep 19, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs a route during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Week 4 of the 2026 college football season generated winners and losers from a 2027 NFL Draft perspective, and we've identified the standouts.

Jul 29, 2026; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season places several rookies in spotlight opportunities, and we've highlighted three in particular worth watching.

Sep 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) throws the ball against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Week 4 of the 2026 college football season has marquee matchups on the schedule, and we have seven NFL Draft prospects worth watching.

Sep 13, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The New York Giants and Washington Commanders lost QBs Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels to serious injuries, and it will have an impact on the 2027 NFL Draft.

Aug 22, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ted Hurst III (17) looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter during a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The 2026 NFL Draft produced a position-high 36 picks at wide receiver, and five of them are already making impacts entering Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.

Jan 22, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan speaks to reporters during his introductory press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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With Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season having concluded, we ranked the five teams most likely to get the No. 1 overall selection in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Aug 22, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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We've singled out 10 rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft class who made a massive impact throughout Week 2 of the NFL season. They were difference makers.