2026 NFL Mock Draft

Fernando Mendoza

QB | Indiana

The Raiders last few quarterbacks have been Derek Carr, Aidan O'Connell, Jimmy Garoppolo, Gardner Minshew and Geno Smith. It's time for the Raiders to stop acquiring "experienced" veterans and start developing their own drafted QB1. They could trade back a spot here with New York whilst signing a veteran in the offseason, but when has that ever worked out for the Raiders?

Jeremiyah Love

RB | Notre Dame

TRADE! I think the Saints will need to trade up from No. 8 to take Jeremiyah Love. His oncoming presence in the NFL will have many teams sniffing around to get him on their squad. Not only that, he is the best overall player in the NFL draft. The Saints need Love or else they will certainly be heartbroken. I am not sure if Jeremiyah will make it down to pick No. 8 before other teams take him first.

David Bailey

EDGE | Texas Tech

Most people will assume that Arvell Reese is taken at No. 2, so surely he will be taken here at No. 3. However, I think David Bailey is the better performer at edge despite Arvell being a hybrid defensive player. David Bailey is said to best defensive player in this year's draft, and Arizona had the worst scoring defense in the NFL.

Arvell Reese

LB | Ohio State

Now the Titans are on the clock, and they take possibly the most intriguing palyer in the draft. Arvell Reese is an explosive playmaker and one for a Tennessee defense that lacks firepower.

Caleb Downs

S | Ohio State

A second Buckeye comes off the board here to the New York Giants. This pick could either be Carnell Tate or Downs, but I believe it's a defensive decision here for the Giants.

Spencer Fano

OT | Utah

The Browns will field a lot of calls for this spot, but ultimately I think they stay put. Really, Cleveland could use just about any position here. The seem to be attached to the offensive tackle position, per reports. The question is, do the Browns take Spencer Fano or Francis Mauigoa here? Both are elite at the position with a wide gap between the both of them and the rest.

Reuben Bain Jr.

EDGE | Miami

This is another spot that I think teams will try to trade up for. It would be a wise decision as the Commanders only have three picks in the top 150 of the draft. Earning more picks would be the best decision, however. At the same time, passing on such a dominant force like Rebeun Bain out of Miami just seems a tiny bit smarter.

Jermod McCoy

CB | Tennessee

Pick acquired from New Orleans. Since the Jets traded down earlier according to my mock draft, I believe the Jets will still take care of defense here. Jermod McCoy might not be the best choice considering Sonny Styles (LB) is still available. Addressing your secondary after trading away Sauce Garner last season does seem like the right choice for the New York Jets.

Francis Mauigoa

OT | Miami

The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time in a while. Getting an offensive playmaker here for Patrick Mahomes seems like a wise decision for the fans in KC. Now, protecting Mahomes is essential as he went down late in the season from an ACL injury.

Cashius Howell

EDGE | Texas A&M

I believe the Bengals will tackle this position while Trey Hendrickson is expected to sign with another team in free agency.

Mansoor Delane

CB | LSU

The Dolphins seem to be enthusiastic about Mansoor Delane and there's not a lot of question as to why. Delane can easily be a top defensive rookie in 2026 and most definitely a top cornerback in the NFL in due time.

Akheem Mesidor

EDGE | Miami

The Dallas Cowboys have two first round picks this year and are heavily expected to trade one of them. I don't think it will be this pick. Taking Akheem Mesidor not only gets them the player they want, but it replaces a void left when the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

Keldric Faulk

EDGE | Auburn

TRADE! I truly don't believe this pick will belong to the Rams by the time this draft begins. I think the Raiders trade Maxx Crosby to Los Angeles and earn this pick alongside another first rounder next year. Therefore, the Raiders will need to replace Crosby with a new cheaper edge rusher.

Jordyn Tyson

WR | Arizona State

I think the Baltimore Ravens select a sliding player, a typical move that Baltimore seems to do. After missing the playoffs in a disappointing season, the Ravens need a new wideout next to Zay Flowers. Jordyn Tyson is that guy.

Carnell Tate

WR | Ohio State

TRADE! The Eagles will likely trade A.J. Brown this offseason, therefore they will need a new receiver. I do think the Eagles will also sign a few free agents, possibly DJ Moore out of Chicago. However, besides DeVonta Smith, the Eagles have Jahan Dotson and Dallas Goedert as major targets assuming they trade Brown. Carnell Tate can be a beneficial part to pave the way for the Eagles to reach the Super Bowl.

Sonny Styles

LB | Ohio State

Another back-to-back Buckeye selection. The Jets use their second and final first round pick to take a linebacker with major capabilities in the NFL. His ceiling may even be higher than most pass rushers available.

T.J. Parker

EDGE | Clemson

Detroit is "sniffing" around tackles in free agency, so they will likely pass on one here. Taking T.J. Parker here is a smart move by Dan Campell and the Lions. Their defense is already strong, but this should add to their power.

Colton Hood

CB | Tennessee

A second Tennessee corner comes off the board, but this time to the Minnesota Vikings.

Kenyon Sadiq

TE | Oregon

The Carolina Panthers need a great tight end. Kenyon Sadiq is the best tight end in the draft and one that Carolina would be foolish to pass on.

Denzel Boston

WR | Washington

TRADE! After seeing top prospects at the wide receiver fly off the board, I think the Bills will trade up with Dallas like I mentioned earlier. With many options available still, I think Denzel Boston is the best one to take this high.

Avieon Terrell

CB | Clemson

Most will assume that Pittsburgh will take quarterback Ty Simpson here. Maybe even a wide receiver. However, cornerback seems to be their most imporant need to me. Terrell is easily a top 3 cornerback in this draft.

Olaivavega Ioane

IOL | Penn State

The Chargers take Olaivavega Ioane here from Penn State. He is one of the best guards in the Big Ten as well as the entire nation.

Anthony Hill Jr.

LB | Texas

Pick acquired from Philadelphia. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Anthony Hill Jr. out of Texas, a much needed defensive player for the Buccaneers.

KC Concepcion

WR | Texas A&M

A fan favorite at Texas A&M, Concepcion looks to become a Cleveland Brown after the Browns likely trade away Jerry Jeudy. This can help Shedeur Sanders with the deep ball and look to make Cleveland a better passing team.

Peter Woods

DT | Clemson

This is what the Chicago Bears are likely going to do in this year's NFL Draft. Helping with a defense that already made the playoffs, the Bears look to reappear as a dominant defensive unit, echoing a long overdue past that was 1985.

Monroe Freeling

OT | Georgia

Pick acquired from Buffalo. The Cowboys select an offensive tackle not expected to go this early in the draft.

Makai Lemon

WR | USC

The San Francisco 49ers get a steal here and take one of the draft's best receivers.

Caleb Lomu

OT | Utah

Another Utah tackle comes off the board here at No. 28 which may surprise many how low Lomu has fallen. The Texans need protection for C.J. Stroud as evident by his injury earlier this year.

Ty Simpson

QB | Alabama

The Rams get their Matthew Stafford replacement.

Omar Cooper Jr.

WR | Indiana

A surprise pick, but the Broncos select a wide receiver here since they do not pick again until pick No. 62. They could trade this pick down, but at this point, why would someone trade up here.

Kayden McDonald

DT | Ohio State

The Patriots select an Ohio State Buckeye as their first round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.

L.T. Overton

EDGE | Alabama

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks take L.T. Overton with their first round draft pick.