SB Nation Names 3 Hidden Gems for 32 NFL Teams Ahead of 2026 Preseason

1 articles · Updated · SB Nation · Aug 15

SB Nation rolled out its 2026 NFL “Hidden Gems” project, identifying three underrated players per team as Week 1 of the preseason gets underway.
The list is built around one veteran, one free-agent addition or traded player, and one draft pick on each roster—players the outlet says outperform their name recognition.
Teams published so far include the Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Ravens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers, Texans, Colts, Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings.
Several team pages remain unfinished, including the Jaguars and Titans in the AFC South and all four clubs in the AFC West, NFC South and NFC West.
SB Nation said all 32 teams will be posted before the preseason ends, framing the series as a guide to players who could push for larger roles in 2026.