The NFL Draft is almost here, and while the Mountain West Conference is set to split this summer, its talent pipeline to the pros remains wide open. As the "departing five" schools prepare to reform the Pac-12, we're taking a moment to spotlight the conference's next wave of NFL hopefuls. This week's Friday Five highlights the top Mountain West draft prospects who could hear their names called next week.

First up is Air Force tight end, Caden Fleischmann. A semifinalist for the academic-centric Campbell Trophy, Fleischmann is as smart as he is reliable on the field. With 21 catches for 370 yards and six touchdowns last season, he's a red-zone threat. In today's NFL, where two- and three-tight-end sets are increasingly common, his blocking and receiving skills could earn him a roster spot as a priority undrafted free agent.

Wyoming continues its tradition of producing rock-solid offensive linemen, and Frank Barnett is the latest model. A powerful, in-line blocker who played tackle for the Cowboys, he projects as a guard at the professional level. While some analysts question his lateral quickness for the edge, there's no doubting his dominance in the run game. Look for him to be a valuable Day 3 selection for a team looking to bolster its interior line.

Then there's the specialist who needs no introduction: Hawaii's record-setting kicker, Kaimana Matsuzawa. A consensus All-American and Lou Groza Award finalist in 2025, Matsuzawa tied a 43-year-old FBS record by making his first 25 field goals of the season, finishing 27-of-29 overall. In an era where NFL teams demand perfection from ever-longer distances, his proven accuracy and clutch performance make him a fascinating special teams prospect.