Asian American & Pacific Islander
2026 NFL Draft Prospects
Celebrating the athletes of Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage expected to hear their names called at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Pick them in your mock draft and earn a mock draft score to compare on the leaderboard.
AAPI Representation in the 2026 NFL Draft
Asian American and Pacific Islander athletes have a strong and growing presence in the NFL Draft. Polynesian players — particularly those of Samoan, Tongan, and Hawaiian descent — have historically excelled at offensive and defensive line positions, while the broader AAPI community continues to expand its footprint across all position groups.
This page highlights 2026 NFL Draft prospects who identify as AAPI, including their consensus rankings, draft projections, and college backgrounds. Pacific Islander athletes from programs like Oregon, BYU, Utah, and USC have been particularly well-represented in recent first rounds.
Include these prospects in your 2026 mock draft and check the accuracy leaderboard after draft night to see how your picks scored. For the full prospect database, visit the 2026 prospects page.