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.

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) warms up before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Late-Round Expert

Getting selected in the 2026 NFL Draft doesn't guarantee a prospect a roster spot, and we've identified some draft picks who might get cut this offseason.

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The NFL released the 2026 regular season schedule on Thursday, and we've identified the juiciest rookie matchups from the 2026 NFL Draft.

Nov 29, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) carries the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Late-Round Expert

The 2026 NFL Draft featured a bunch of sleeper picks after the third round, and we've identified which prospects could develop into stars.

Tennessee Titans first round draft pick wide receiver Carnell Tate, 4th overall pick, stands for a portrait at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, April 24, 2026.

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Environment is crucial to first-round picks finding instant success, and these 2026 NFL Draft picks are entering dream situations as rookies.

May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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A handful of teams that endured disappointing 2025 seasons may have fixed their trajectory this offseason via their 2026 NFL Draft classes.

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The 2026 NFL Draft presented a bunch of underrated first-round picks who will ultimately end up defining the overall class of prospects.

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Some first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft are instant starters, and others are more questionable. We examined those and decided who will start as rookies.

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Getting drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft does not guarantee you a role, and we've identified third-round rookies who face an uphill battle.