PFF Ranks Top-50 Players For The 2026 College Football Season

Pro Football Focus released its list of the top 50 players in college football entering the 2026 season, with three LSU standouts earning spots.

Quarterback Sam Leavitt led the way for the Tigers at No. 41, followed by offensive tackle Jordan Seaton at No. 43 and tight end Trey'Dez Green at No. 49.

quote:

---

41. Sam Leavitt - LSU Tigers, QB
2025 Grade: 76.4

There will be no shortage of pressure on Leavitt to perform as the leader of LSU's revamped offense. While last season was a disappointing one by his standards, Leavitt is as physically gifted as any quarterback in the country. He ranked among the nation's top 10 in big-time throw rate (6.9%). His athleticism is just as dangerous, as he has produced 39 explosive runs over the past two seasons.

43. Jordan Seaton - LSU Tigers, OT
2025 Grade: 65.8

Seaton is arguably the best pass protector in college football. Last season, he earned an 84.1 pass-blocking grade that led all Big 12 tackles and ranked 11th among qualified FBS tackles. He allowed just seven pressures and two sacks. While his work as a run-blocker could stand to improve, Seaton will have plenty of opportunities to show off his talents as a part of LSU’s potentially explosive offense.

49. Trey'Dez Green - LSU Tigers, TE
2025 Grade: 75.0

Green’s size and skills make him a tantalizing NFL prospect and a dangerous mismatch for opposing defenses. His seven touchdown receptions and 12 contested catches both ranked second among all tight ends in 2025. Greater exposure in Lane Kiffin’s offense should allow Green to excel downfield and be in contention for the John Mackey Award.

---

Here were the Top-10 players, according to PFF:

1. Jeremiah Smith - Ohio State Buckeyes · WR
2. Leonard Moore - Notre Dame Fighting Irish · CB
3. Colin Simmons - Texas Longhorns · EDGE
4. Julian Sayin - Ohio State Buckeyes · QB
5. Malachi Toney - Miami (FL) Hurricanes · WR
6. Ahmad Hardy - Missouri Tigers · RB
7. Dante Moore - Oregon Ducks · QB
8. Carter Smith - Indiana Hoosiers · OT
9. Arch Manning - Texas Longhorns · QB
10. Kewan Lacy - Mississippi Rebels · RB