2026 NFL Mock Draft
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Pick 1
New Orleans Saints
With Derrick Carr likely to be out and call it quits for a career, the Saints drafted Tyler Shough. Not a barn burner but he went higher than Sheduer Sanders. Leaves room for another Manning into the NFL.
Arch Manning
QB | Texas
Pick 2
Cleveland Browns
After taking Gabriel and Sanders, with Watson and Pickett on the rosters, QB should not be a need at this point. Adding offensive lineman to protect the young QB's will bring better success.
Kadyn Proctor
OT | Alabama
Pick 3
Tennessee Titans
With the possibility of the QB situation being worked out, the Titans could add a defensive player with updside to their roster in the next draft. Parker had 11 sacks with 6 FF's in 2024.
T.J. Parker
DL | Clemson
Pick 4
New York Giants
Caleb Downs showed promise in 2024 with 70 total tackles and 2 INT's, which if replicated or improved, he could be considered a top pin in the NFL draft. With the Giants in flux, Downs will help the secondary immediately.
Caleb Downs
S | Ohio State
Pick 5
New York Jets
I know the Jets signed Justin Fields, but the NFL has to know that he is not capable of leading a franchise. If the Jets are in this position, they are going to have a new HC and a new QB.
Drew Allar
QB | Penn State
Pick 6
Carolina Panthers
Peter Woods seems to have a projection for good things based on potential. He had 18 tackles and 2 sacks in 2024 and could see a bigger production in 2025. His draft stock will rise if he is able to perform better in 2025.
Peter Woods
DL | Clemson
Pick 7
Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders signed Geno Smith to bridge the gap for the next successor at the helm, but if this is 2026, its likely the rookie sits in order to rebuild the offensive workouts in the offseason.
Garrett Nussmeier
QB | LSU
Pick 8
Indianapolis Colts
I have never thought that Richardson was going to amount to anything in terms of an NFL gimmick QB. It's not who the Colts are and they could cut ties before they have to pay him before the 2026 season. Rumors are that Daniel Jones could be QB1 at the start of the season.
Cade Klubnik
QB | Clemson
Pick 9
Cleveland Browns
With the Browns signing Garrett to a long term contract, the Browns need to address the interior defensive line which can isolate Garrett to one in one match ups and let his althelticsm take over.
Keldric Faulk
DL | Auburn
Pick 10
Los Angeles Rams
Alaric Jackson is dealing with blood clots and signed a 3 year extension so there is no real timeline for Jackson, which could be a problem this season. This could be a replacement if Jackson is not a go.
Francis Mauigoa
OT | Miami, FL
Pick 11
Miami Dolphins
Dolphins extended Austin Jackson through 2026 season and could look to fill the role early in the draft with starting quality. This is a way early mock draft but the pick just fits for the Dolphins.
Spencer Fano
OT | Utah
Pick 12
New England Patriots
Anfernee Jennings has not been as productive as the Patriots had expected and as the Patriots rebuild their roster, the strong side edge rusher would be a prime position for the Patriots to go after here.
Rueben Bain
EDGE | Miami, FL
Pick 13
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle has decent secondary players with Riq Woolen and Devin Witherspoon providing solid production. I could see Seattle add another corner based on best player available to replace Josh Jobe.
Jermod McCoy
CB | Texas
Pick 14
Arizona Cardinals
With Marvin Harrison Jr. being the clear #1 WR in the Arizona desert, the Cardinals are likely to add more firepower if there is any chance of not admitting that Kyler Murray was given every opportunity to succeed. Taking Jordan Tyson adds a local product to the fold.
Jordan Tyson
WR | Arizona State
Pick 15
Pittsburgh Steelers
I have been sick and tired of hearing about the Steelers QB issues this off season and the drama that surrounded Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers never have this kind of drama. So take this QB and build on it.
LaNorris Sellers
QB | South Carolina
Pick 16
Dallas Cowboys
I think the Cowboys have been furious they could not get one of the top 2 backs in the last 2 drafts and if they are picking in the middle of the pack like here, Jerry would pull the trigger. He loves his running backs.
Jeremiyah Love
RB | Notre Dame
Pick 17
Chicago Bears
The Bears as of late have not been able to really strike it rich in the Edge rusher department. They have gone the free agent route so much that there is no young talent being developed. Overton is just the player to turn that philosophy around.
L.T. Overton
EDGE | Alabama
Pick 18
Minnesota Vikings
It could be possible to see Harrison Smith's career come to a close if this season is not a successful one. Been in the league 13 years and arguably one of the best FS's to play the game, but if the time has run out...
Dillon Thieneman
S | Oregon
Pick 19
Houston Texans
At this point, it is early, but everyone needs a solid linebacker that can get after ball carriers and provide 3 down support to any defense. Anthony Hill is that kind of linebacker.
Anthony Hill Jr.
LB | Texas
Pick 20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Part of the issues with the Buccaneers last season mainly came against the Commanders in the wild card game when they could not get good pressure on Jayden Daniels. Edge rusher has to be a priority and Dennis-Sutton is no slouch.
Dani Dennis-Sutton
EDGE | Penn State
Pick 21
Denver Broncos
I don't want to say I called it, but in a way I did. I knew that Bo Nix was going to be a star and thought he should have gone way higher than the 2nd round. I actually felt he was better than Caleb Williams. With that, the Broncos add to their explosive offense and give him more weapons.
Jordyn Tyson
WR | Arizona State
Pick 22
Los Angeles Chargers
While the Chargers have laid low this off season, Otito Ogbonnia is likely set to be replaced considering he is on a rookie contract and has not produced and played enough to get an idea if he is a piece worth keeping.
Caleb Banks
DL | Florida
Pick 23
Green Bay Packers
Packers have needed some interior line help and signing Aaron Banks in the off season was not quite the upgrade they needed. A lot of strategy with this pick would be the possible migration of Anthony Belton inside to OG. If that happens, here is the new LT for the Packers.
Caleb Lomu
OT | Utah
Pick 24
San Francisco 49ers
With the departure of Deebo Samuels, the gimmickery in San Fran is not really on the table, as I don't expect Brandon Aiyuk to line up in the backfield all that often. They drafted Ricky Pearsall last year in the 1st round, but he has yet to break out. With Purdy's extension he needs a lot of weapons.
Antonio Williams
WR | Clemson
Pick 25
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati has had its share of ups and downs this off season. The rumors of trading Trey Hendrickson have been swirling even after the draft and he still could be traded. Despite that, if the Bengals extend him he will be 34 by the end of the next contract.
Matayo Uiagalelei
EDGE | Oregon
Pick 26
Washington Commanders
With Bobby Wagner on his 14th season and Frankie Luvu in his 8th, Wagner is likely to hang it up at any time. While Luvu is that energy you need at all times on the field, there still needs to be another LB who can shed blocks and get after the ball.
C.J. Allen
LB | Georgia
Pick 27
Los Angeles Rams
How many years does Matthew Stafford have left. Seriously? At this point, I would like to see the Rams start to bring in his potential successor and it could be as early as 2026. Leavitt has some of the best pro potential I have seen in the 2026 class and would fit right in with Sean McVay.
Sam Leavitt
QB | Arizona State
Pick 28
Buffalo Bills
High expectations for Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir in this upcoming season. Without a Stefon Diggs in the lineup, its time for them to step up. The rest of the depth chart for the receivers is a bit bleak with guys well over or past their prime.
Denzel Boston
WR | Washington
Pick 29
Detroit Lions
The Lions drafted and traded Jeff Okudah, a 1st round pick, before the start of the season in 2024, which prompted them to draft Terrion Arnold in the 2nd round. They signed D.J. Reed, a surprising player out of New York in free agency, but if Arnold cannot be a solid boundary guy, step aside.
Malik Muhammed
CB | Texas
Pick 30
Baltimore Ravens
This is the area the Ravens always seems to have success with. They love to take lineman even if there is not a big need for it. They understand the importance of drafting for the trenches. This is no different. This would be a big upgrade at LG.
Jake Slaughter
IOL | Florida
Pick 31
Kansas City Chiefs
Nohl Williams was drafted last season in the 3rd round so there could be some expectation for him to develop for this season. Trent McDuffie has proven he could be a boundary corner and a all pro at that. It seems that Jaylen Watson could be an issue if they Chiefs are horrible in pass coverage.
A.J. Harris
CB | Penn State
Pick 32
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles secondary is stacked with quaility talent and hats off to Roseman to find Cooper DeJean as one of the best NB's in the league. He has such a talent for playmaking, he is someone you almost have to game plan for. Add another top talent and the defensive line will do nothing but hunt.