The NFC South didn't have a single team with a winning record in the 2025 season, but the potential is off the charts heading into 2026. Despite not having a single team with a winning record in the division last season, only one team -- the Falcons -- changed head coaches in 2026. Which players are the top breakout candidates in the NFC South for the upcoming season? We made our top four picks -- one player per team -- to have breakthrough seasons in 2026, potentially helping change the equation for each of these teams. Top 4 breakout player candidates in the NFC South for the 2026 seasonCarolina Panthers: Jonathon Brooks, RBIf Jonathon Brooks is able to have a breakout year for the Carolina Panthers in 2026, it will end up being one of the best storylines across the NFL.