2026 NFL Mock Draft

Updated: 4/7/26

Fernando Mendoza

QB | Indiana

Las Vegas needs a new quarterback to lead their franchise to the promised land. Signing Kirk Cousins as veteran presence is an excellent move. By signing many guys in free agency, the Raiders are looking to be in the right direction. If they decide to sit Mendoza for a year (or half, depending how Kirk does), they will likely be in a playoff push next season.

Arvell Reese

LB | Ohio State

TRADE! The New York Jets are swaying between David Bailey or Arvell Reese. This leads me to believe that the Jets may ask themselves, "Why not make a trade and still get our guy, whilst acquiring more draft capital?" Meanwhile, Tennessee gets an edge rusher who has been compared to Micah Parsons.

Francis Mauigoa

OT | Miami

I think this pick could be traded, but Arizona will likely be unable to find a trade partner to make it happen. Arizona wants to address their offensive line, so Mauigoa is the perfect fit.

David Bailey

EDGE | Texas Tech

Acquired from TEN After my predicted mock trade with the Titans, I think the Jets may do the best thing possible here and take David Bailey out of Texas Tech. It's someone a lot of teams have their eyes on.

Caleb Downs

S | Ohio State

Now that John Harbaugh is the head coach of the New York Giants, I think they will go defense. Carnell Tate is an intriguing option, but he Giants spent on Darnell Mooney and Isiah Likely in free agency. They can address offense later in the draft. Caleb Downs is an electric defensive talent.

Carnell Tate

WR | Ohio State

The Browns will need to address wide receiver as they did not in free agency. Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman lead off their wideouts. Carnell Tate should be the only option for Cleveland.

Jeremiyah Love

RB | Notre Dame

TRADE! The Minnesota Vikings move from No. 18 to No. 7 in order to obtain the draft's best player, Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame. This is the best option for the Vikings as they have been looking for a great running back for many years now.

Jordyn Tyson

WR | Arizona State

The Saints need a lot of wide receiver help. Taking Jordyn Tyson off the board is something I think they will do. While it is not the best option available here, Tyson is no drop in the bucket.

Spencer Fano

OT | Utah

The Kansas City Chiefs are heavily expected to take an offensive tackle in this year's draft. Spencer Fano is somone who fits the bill for the Chiefs.

Keldric Faulk

EDGE | Auburn

Not a boring pick at all. Most experts are linking this player to Cincinnati, as am I. Faulk is explosive and could quite possibly be one of the sneakiest players in the draft board.

Mansoor Delane

CB | LSU

The Dolphins really like Mansoor Delane. Delane is in my opinion, the best cornerback of this year's draft and absolutely could be one of the NFL's best in short time.

Sonny Styles

LB | Ohio State

After failing to trade up for Love, the Cowboys take the best available player with Sonny Styles out of Ohio State.

Akheem Mesidor

EDGE | Miami

The Rams will likely stay put at No. 13. There is not much to say other than the Los Angeles Rams will likely go defense. Akheem Mesidor is a very strong, enticing pick for the Rams.

Kenyon Sadiq

TE | Oregon

Mark Andrews is close to retirement, and the Giants snagged Isaiah Likely from Baltimore. Kenyon Sadiq is a top-tier tight end, and I see no reason the Ravens should pass him up.

Anthony Hill Jr.

LB | Texas

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers really need a linebacker, so I see no reason they should take one here. However, this player might be available on day 2, but that is a mistake I see Tampa Bay doing.

Jermod McCoy

CB | Tennessee

I think the Jets really handle defense well here. Adding McCoy to replace what was left behind with the Sauce Gardner trade could really benefit New York in the long run.

Kadyn Proctor

OT | Alabama

The Lions really like Proctor according to many sources. That is enough for me to know.

Rueben Bain Jr.

EDGE | Miami

Acquired from MIN
The Commanders received this pick via Minnesota in my mock draft. Bain kept sliding, so I think Washington addresses their edge rushing need.

Caleb Lomu

OT | Utah

The Carolina Panthers need to address offensive tackle here. Taking Caleb Lomu makes a lot of sense.

Cashius Howell

EDGE | Texas A&M

TRADE! Former Super Bowl foes, Buffalo and Dallas swap the No. 26 and the No. 20 in order for the Bills to grab a sliding edge rusher. Defense is a big spot for the Bills this year.

Avieon Terrell

CB | Clemson

I believe that Pittsburgh will go defense over offense here in the first round. Avieon Terrell is a great choice for cornerback coming out of a great season in Clemson.

Makai Lemon

WR | USC

Local rivals 49ers and Chargers make a trade. The 49ers are reported to be very aggressive in this year's draft. I think they will move up for one of the top targets at wide receiver.

Dillon Thieneman

S | Oregon

I think the Eagles will once again go defense in the first round. Dillon Thieneman is a tremendous pick for the Philadelphia Eagles to replace Reed Blankenship, who went to the Texans in free agency.

Monroe Freeling

OT | Utah

The Browns grab a top offensive tackle at No. 24.

Peter Woods