The time has come for a new full 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft. At the halfway point of the 2025 NFL regular season, the New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans are battling for the first overall pick, while a host of teams still have hope they can make the playoff race.
At this point in the process, here’s where the teams and the prospects stand, and here are the names you should keep an eye on.
Note: The draft order was decided using the latest NFL standings.
1) New Orleans Saints
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The Saints are turning the keys over to Tyler Shough in the short term, but we all know the likely long-term path: Quarterback is their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. If the Saints keep the top pick, they’ll be able to pick their guy. Fernando Mendoza could be the one.
Mendoza is arguably the best fit of the top three for the Kellen Moore offense. He can operate in-structure or off play-action, is a superb anticipatory drive thrower, and has the steely toughness and composure to convert in high-pressure situations.
2) New York Jets
Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
It’s been a tumultuous two-week stretch for the Jets at QB. First, Justin Fields was benched. Then he was brought back due to injury. Then he helped earn the Jets their first win. For all the warm feelings the win brought, however, Fields likely isn’t the answer.
Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey need to invest in a true franchise QB on a cost-controlled rookie deal, and Dante Moore is the next-best option. He’s a young, ascending passer in the mold of C.J. Stroud, whose age-defying poise and easy arm talent inspires awe.
3) Tennessee Titans
Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State
The Tennessee Titans are in a rough spot, but the 2026 NFL Draft represents precious potential energy for the struggling franchise. They can add a desperately needed blue-chip talent or trade back from No. 3 overall. This 2026 NFL Mock Draft has them staying put.
Reese has been a breakout star through the 2025 season, and his 1-of-1 physical framework makes him a defensive coordinator’s dream. He has the inhuman lean strength to stack and control blocks, and he’s a voracious pass-rush threat with his burst, closing speed, power, and deployment versatility.
4) Cleveland Browns
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
We have enough of a sample size to know that Dillon Gabriel isn’t the guy for Cleveland, and while Shedeur Sanders has yet to receive an opportunity, punting on a top-five pick at QB in favor of an unknown with Day 2 pre-draft grades doesn’t seem like the best business.
If the Browns have a chance to upgrade at QB without giving up extra capital, they should take it. Ty Simpson gives them that chance here. Simpson is a mentally and mechanically sound operator with good athleticism, arm velocity, and a verifiable clutch gene.
5) Dallas Cowboys (via MIA)
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
Projected Trade: Cowboys receive 5th pick; Dolphins receive 15th pick, 31st pick, 2027 second-round pick
With all three of the top QBs off the board, the Dolphins elect to trade down here. The Cowboys are their suitor, trading up for a blue-chip defensive talent to preserve their current contention window with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens.
The Cowboys’ young EDGEs — particularly Donovan Ezeiruaku — have started to progress in 2025, but Dallas could still use a true domineering presence. The 6’3″, 275-pound Bain qualifies with his explosive first-step, overwhelming hand power, strength, and finishing flexibility.
6) New York Giants
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Even if Malik Nabers returns to 100% following his torn ACL and subsequent surgery, the Giants’ weapons core is still far too bare to support Jaxson Dart adequately. New York needs a “yin” to Nabers’ “yang” in the WR room, and Carnell Tate absolutely qualifies.
The 6’3″, 195-pound Tate has been one of the biggest revelations in the 2025 CFB season. He entered the year as a Day 2-graded WR on my board, but has reinvented his game as a route runner and skyrocketed to Top 10 standing. A masterful technician and dynamic vertical and red zone threat all in one, he’s exactly what NY needs.
7) Baltimore Ravens
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The board didn’t fall well for the Ravens in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft — and more wins down the road will unfortunately push them farther and farther from Bain. But the Ravens can still add a quality player with exciting upside. Enter Keldric Faulk.
Faulk’s pass-rush production hasn’t taken hold like many hoped in 2025, but the 6’6″, 285-pound lineman remains a high-level run defender with an entire reservoir of explosive energy, power potential, and bend to mold. He helps Baltimore size up in the trenches the way they haven’t been able to this year, and his best is still to come.
8) Las Vegas Raiders
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Geno Smith has played poorly enough that the QB position is back on the menu for the Raiders, just a half-year after he was traded from the Seahawks. Unfortunately, all of the top QBs were taken here, so the Raiders instead look to upgrade their weapons and secure support.
Jordyn Tyson’s medical history is one of the only red flags on his scouting report, but if his medicals check out, he’s a future WR1 with a rare amalgamation of vertical speed, hip fluidity, bend, and curvilinear acceleration, multi-phase balance, and high-difficulty conversion.
9) Arizona Cardinals
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
There’s a lot wrong with the Cardinals’ passing offense. The QB isn’t absolved from accountability, but the blocking can also improve, and past Marvin Harrison Jr. — who himself has been underwhelming — there’s no WR who truly threatens the defense.
Makai Lemon could be the perfect WR1/2 for the Cardinals alongside Harrison. The 5’11”, 195-pound pass-catcher is a weapon for USC with his hyperactive RAC and off-setting ability in space, but he also has ice-cold catch-point composure, body control, and conversion skills.
10) Cincinnati Bengals
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
DJ Turner II has developed into a true lockdown CB for the Bengals on one boundary, but there always seems to be a trade-off in Cincinnati. Cam Taylor-Britt has fallen out of favor, and the Bengals once again need a long-term starter across from Turner.
Mansoor Delane had strong preseason grades, but he’s morphed into a certified CB1 candidate. He has the highest PFSN CBi grade in the nation, and per TruMedia, he’s averaging just 0.4 yards allowed per coverage snap and has a jaw-dropping 36% forced incompletion rate. There’s no one better in coverage, and he’s physical in support, too.
11) Washington Commanders
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
The Commanders looked like a team on the cusp in 2024, but regressions at multiple levels in 2025 have exposed the amount of work the roster still needs. Wide receiver is an issue on offense, while linebacker, EDGE, and safety all need upgrades on the defensive side.
With Quan Martin struggling on the back end, I chose to pick the best player available for Washington and solidify the secondary. Caleb Downs is a “fixer” who mends an ailing unit with his athleticism, spatial IQ, universal role versatility, and elite run support utility.
12) Los Angeles Rams
Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (FL)
The Rams are firing on all cylinders as Matthew Stafford continues to play at a high level in Sean McVay’s offense. For both Stafford and the young QB that eventually succeeds him, however, Los Angeles should search for a successor to Rob Havenstein, who’s a free agent in 2026.
Francis Mauigoa is a natural right tackle who should be able to shuffle in without delay across from Alaric Jackson. As Jackson himself proved, the Rams don’t care quite as much about length at tackle, and Mauigoa has just about everything but that: Athleticism, physicality, and relentless hands.
13) Minnesota Vikings
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
This pick doesn’t address an immediate need for the Vikings, but right tackle Brian O’Neill has struggled with injuries in recent years, and 2026 is his last year under contract. Minnesota can play the value of the board and draft for the future with Spencer Fano.
Fano still struggles with his anchor footwork and kick variation at times, but he’s an elite athlete with rare foot speed, lateral explosive range, recovery flexibility, and driving power. He can be the successor at RT over the long-term, but also provide needed depth as a flexed interior blocker early on.
14) Houston Texans
Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
This may seem high for Chase Bisontis relative to your perception of him, but let me share some insight from my big board: Bisontis is my OG1 in the 2026 NFL Draft and a Top 20 prospect, whose raw grade places him in mid-to-late first-round range.
At 6’6″, 315 pounds, Bisontis has almost everything you could ask for: High-level matching and corrective athleticism, recovery flexibility, lower-body density, leverage acquisition skills, angle IQ in the run game, and strong anchor footwork and hands in pass protection. He’s the full package, and he fuses a hole shut with prejudice on Houston’s interior OL.
15) Miami Dolphins (via DAL)
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
After trading back with the Cowboys, the Dolphins’ new general manager, post-Chris Grier, still manages to land a top-10 raw talent, whose underwhelming 2025 could go on to be the exception in his career. Peter Woods is a former five-star whose circumstances at Clemson have contributed to a letdown year — but the elite-level flashes are still there.
At around 6’3″, 310 pounds, Woods has hyper-elite explosiveness and power capacity. He can puncture interior gaps in run defense with his sheer quickness off the snap, and he’s an alignment-versatile pass-rusher with size-defying bend and heavy, violent hands.
16) Kansas City Chiefs (via CAR)
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Projected Trade: Chiefs receive 16th pick; Panthers receive 22nd pick, 51st pick
In the grand scheme of things, running back remains a luxury for teams that need to invest in premium positions first — but the importance of having a game-changing RB is increasing as the NFL trends more toward ball control. Kansas City invests in that here with an aggressive trade-up.
At 6’0″, 214 pounds, Jeremiyah Love is an ultra-explosive and twitched-up ball carrier whose raw energy and urgency are matched by his creative IQ, driving physicality, and long-strider range. I liken him to Ahman Green as a runner, and in the Chiefs’ offense, he’d be lethal, helping to sustain leads for Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid.
17) Chicago Bears
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
David Bailey was an intriguing sleeper with pass-rush skills in the preseason after transferring from Stanford to Texas Tech. Now, he’s emerged in dramatic fashion as a potential Round 1 pick, and he leads the FBS in sacks with 10.5 as of this writing.
The Bears desperately need more pass-rush utility on the edge, and that’s exactly what the 6’3″, 247-pound Bailey brings to the table. He teleports to the arc with his speed and burst, he has the agility to levy lightning-quick counters, and he can channel speed-to-power with his compact mass and proportional length.
18) Cleveland Browns
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
With their second first-round pick in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, the Browns luck into one of the best value acquisitions in the entire class. Caleb Lomu remains my pure OT1 in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he’s one of the few OT prospects who’ve added to his game in 2025.
At around 6’6″, 304 pounds, Lomu is still a bit lighter than preferred, but he’s a stellar pass blocking operator with his calculated footwork, patient hands, and hyper-elite flexibility failsafe. Meanwhile, he’s improved his power and finishing physicality in the run game, and his elite recovery athleticism raises his floor against NFL-caliber movers.
19) Pittsburgh Steelers
Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
The Aaron Rodgers-to-DK Metcalf connection has been better than expected in 2025, but the Steelers still need a long-term complementary threat to Metcalf. The addition of Chris Bell could bring back memories of Metcalf and A.J. Brown playing alongside one another at Ole Miss. That’s the type of talent Bell is.
In just seven games played this season, Bell has amassed 48 catches for 687 yards and six touchdowns. At 6’2″, 227 pounds, he’s an elite size-speed specimen with rumbling RAC ability and acceleration in space — but he’s also a sharp zone-splicer and sinker on comebacks, and a catch-point savant with spidery fingertips and sentry focus.
20) San Francisco 49ers
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
This was one of my favorite under-the-radar player-team fits in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft. George Kittle is still a game-changer when healthy, but he’s 32 years old and has been limited to just three games this year. The 49ers might need to start planning for the future. Kenyon Sadiq can be that future.
At 6’3″, 255 pounds, Sadiq isn’t quite as tall or long as Kittle, but like Kittle, Sadiq offers uncommon two-phase upside. He’s a smooth zone-beater and stem operator as a route runner, a dynamic RAC athlete, and a weapon on schemed touches, and a ferocious blocker who can work in-line and in space.
21) Los Angeles Chargers
Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
Kadyn Proctor’s 2025 campaign has been a roller coaster — down and then up and then back down again. That might prove to be the simple truth for Proctor as a player — if he stays at tackle, that is. But as an eventual guard convert, he could be just what the Chargers need.
Los Angeles can use Proctor’s experience at OT as Rashawn Slater slowly works his way back from injury, but inside at guard, Proctor’s hip flexibility concerns would be mitigated, and the impact of his overwhelming size, power, and physicality would be scaled up to the max.
22) Carolina Panthers (via KC)
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
After trading down with the Chiefs, the Panthers choose the best blend of BPA and need with Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. The 6’4″, 243-pound Styles is a leaner, less powerful brand than his teammate Reese, but he fits what the Panthers need at this moment.
As a former safety, Styles has both the coverage athleticism and the intellect to manage short and intermediate zones with aplomb, and in run support, he’s a heady processor with great gap instincts and willing physicality working downhill. His range and bend as a blitzer is icing on the cake.
23) Los Angeles Rams
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Rams traded for McCreary as they gear up to compete in 2025, but McCreary and Cobie Durant are both set to be free agents in 2026, reaffirming the need for young, ascending CB talent in the 2026 NFL Draft. Avieon Terrell is the best scheme fit on the board.
The 5’11”, 180-pound Terrell doesn’t have great size or length, but the Rams are one team that doesn’t have strict thresholds there. Terrell no doubt has the stingy man coverage chops and quickness to minimize separation, and his ability to impact the ball in both coverage and run support is unmatched in the class.
24) Detroit Lions
Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas
There’s a void of first-round EDGE talent past the top three or four names in the 2026 NFL Draft, but keep an eye on Quincy Rhodes Jr. as someone who could fill that void. He has seven sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss in eight games, and has all of the physical tools at 6’6″, 275 pounds.
Rhodes’ timing and upper-lower sync is still developing in both phases, but he’s an ultra-explosive and agile mover at his size, who can levy quick swims, wicked inside counters, and generate awesome amounts of speed-to-power with his frame. Eventually, he and Aidan Hutchinson could be a dominant duo.
25) Buffalo Bills
A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
A nose tackle, in his ideal and most perfect state, can be a true force multiplier for a hybrid-front defense. There are so few who actually have the explosiveness and energy off the snap to fit this idolized vision, but A’Mauri Washington is one such NT in the 2026 class.
Washington’s first step is otherworldly for his 6’3″, 339-pound frame, and it’s no surprise; per Bruce Feldman, he has a documented 36″ vertical. All over Washington’s tape, you see him reset the line in run defense with his burst, leverage, and power, and those same tools translate to power production and pocket crunching as a pass-rusher.
26) Seattle Seahawks
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Tariq Woolen has lost favor in Mike Macdonald’s defense, and the Seahawks have a host of CBs on the final year of their respective deals. Seattle will have to re-invest at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Davison Igbinosun profiles as a tailor-made boundary CB for the unit.
At 6’2″, Igbinosun has similar length and vertical speed to what Woolen brought, but Igbinosun is more fluid and coordinated in man coverage, and has improved his discipline and targeted physicality in 2025. He can be a lockdown force opposite Devon Witherspoon.
27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
The Buccaneers are unique in the sense that they don’t have a great deal of high-priority 2026 NFL Draft needs at premium positions. One of their biggest needs is linebacker; Lavonte David is in the twilight of his career, and SirVocea Dennis has not developed.
In Round 1, Georgia’s C.J. Allen could be a target. At 6’1″, 235 pounds, he’s around average size, and he can improve his block deconstruction at times. Nevertheless, he’s a fast processor and a fast-flowing support defender with full-field range, he’s an instinctive cover man with rapid click-and-close, and he can overrun interior gaps as a blitzer.
28) Denver Broncos
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The Broncos have Courtland Sutton locked down for the long haul, but aside from him, there isn’t much proven long-term utility in Denver’s WR room. Pat Bryant has flashed, but is still a rookie, and Marvin Mims could be on his way out after 2026.
Sean Payton could stand to add another dynamic three-level WR to his offense to support Bo Nix, and KC Concepcion qualifies. The 5’11”, 190-pound Concepcion is a strong-built hybrid-slot with an exhilarating blend of quickness, burst, multi-level separation, football IQ, and contact balance.
29) New England Patriots
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The wide receiver position has been an unexpected but welcomed strength for Drake Maye and the Patriots in 2025. Kayshon Boutte has grown into a legitimate quality starter, Stefon Diggs still has it, and Demario Douglas is good in his role. But with one more mismatch generator, New England can win the arms race and explode with Maye at the helm.
Denzel Boston gives the Patriots a blend of size and speed they don’t have on their roster at 6’4″, 209 pounds. He’s simultaneously an instinctive stem artist and separator who has the body control, positioning, and vice-grip hands to capitalize on deep seam and layering throws from Maye — and he hedges for the future when Diggs eventually leaves.
30) Philadelphia Eagles
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
The Eagles did address CB at the trade deadline, adding Michael Carter II from the Jets. However, Carter is primarily a nickel CB, and while they’ll likely move Cooper DeJean to the boundary in the short-term, finding another starter at boundary CB is the best option.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, Colton Hood is a particularly good fit for Vic Fangio’s defense. While he experiences lapses in discipline at times, he’s a long 6’0″, 195-pound force with rapid reactive quickness, elite closing burst and recalibration athleticism, man-zone versatility, and a physical edge that magnifies his playmaking in both phases.
31) Miami Dolphins (via DAL)
Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati
Brendan Sorsby carries a mid-to-late Day 2 grade on my 2026 NFL Draft board at this moment, but there’s still time for him to rise, and if Jaxson Dart — a similarly-graded QB — can go Round 1, Sorsby has merit there as the potential QB4 of the class, and a future NFL starter.
To my eye, Sorsby can still show more consistent middle-field anticipation, and his depth discipline and pocket navigation also stand to improve. That said, he’s a stellar size-adjusted athlete with effortless arm talent and angle freedom, easy layering ability, and excellent discretion and risk propensity, with 20 TDs to just one INT thus far.
32) Indianapolis Colts
Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
Amidst the Colts’ rejuvenation in 2025, there hasn’t been much to complain about. One of the few concerns for Indianapolis is CB. Charvarius Ward has been injured, and aside from him, the Colts don’t have enough options on the boundary, along with slot CB Kenny Moore.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, Arizona State’s Keith Abney II is a particularly good fit for Lou Anarumo’s scheme. With his mirror-motor, short-range fluidity, zone coverage pedal and technical variation, feisty physicality, and rapid response overtop breaks, Abney has the skills to fulfill whatever role asked of him, and make an impact doing so.
Round 2 | 33) Carolina Panthers (via NYJ)
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Projected Trade: Panthers receive 33rd pick; Jets receive 48th pick, 80th pick
At the top of Round 2 in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, the Panthers make a slight trade up to snag Jermod McCoy, whose injury-induced fall is reminiscent of Will Johnson.
As a player, McCoy’s 2024 tape involves comparisons to Darius Slay with his rare hip sink, plant-and-drive efficiency, and playmaking ability. If healthy, he’d be dangerous opposite Jaycee Horn.
34) Tennessee Titans
Kamari Ramsey, DB, USC
After trading away Roger McCreary, the Titans need a new nickel DB. Kamari Ramsey is a first-round prospect on my board, with an incredibly rare combination of man coverage mobility, zone IQ, and physicality. He’s a real “glue guy” who can translate on day one.
35) New Orleans Saints
Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
Julian Neal has been a riser early in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle, and he’s a particularly strong fit for Brandon Staley’s zone-heavy scheme. Neal can freely adjust his hip alignment to routes in off-man and zone at 6’2″, 200 pounds, and he’s a very strong support player.
36) Miami Dolphins
Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Seeking value at CB, the Dolphins get one of the better values in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft in Will Lee III. He can be prone to occasional big plays, but he’s a 6’1″ gnat in man coverage with his foot speed and physicality, and he can make speed turns in zone as well.
37) New York Giants
Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
The Giants need to address RT early with Jaxson Dart’s future in the balance. Dametrious Crownover is a true giant at 6’7″, 335 pounds, with over 35″ arms. In pass protection, he excels at obstructing rushers, and his raw power can cave in the line in the run game.
38) Cleveland Browns
Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
At 6’4″, 330 pounds, Olaivavega Ioane is one of the most physically imposing guards in the 2026 NFL Draft. He can uncork massive amounts of hand force while staying aligned to rushers in pass protection, and he can overwhelm with his strength on sealing run blocks.
39) Las Vegas Raiders
Isaiah World, OL, Oregon
A long and explosive 6’6″, 320-pound mauler, Isaiah World is still developing his technique and leveraging, but his raw tools are tantalizing. He could compete with and eventually replace DJ Glaze at right tackle, or shift inside and unleash his elite power element.
40) Arizona Cardinals
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
Max Iheanachor is one of my favorite OT sleepers in the 2026 NFL Draft. The long 6’5″, 322-pound blocker never played football in high school, but has already developed into a venerable pass protector with fast feet, good knee bend, and active and patient hands.
41) Baltimore Ravens
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Caleb Banks could ultimately receive a medical redshirt, but if he has to declare, he shouldn’t fall too far down the board with his tools. 6’6″, 330-pound linemen simply don’t move the way Banks does often, and the flashes of dominance are enough to go Top 50.
42) Cincinnati Bengals
AJ Haulcy, S, LSU
AJ Haulcy can help settle the Bengals’ safety woes. At 6’0″, 215 pounds, he’s the instinctive ball-hawk they hoped to get with Geno Stone, with nine career INTs to corroborate — but he’s also a slab of rock in run support and a meshing piece on the back end.
43) Atlanta Falcons
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Germie Bernard gives the Falcons a vitally important ancillary threat at WR. At 6’1″, 208 pounds, he’s strong and dense, with explosive RAC ability, but he’s also a dutiful blocker, a workmanlike and efficient route runner, and a reliable chain-moving convertor.
44) Minnesota Vikings
Amare Ferrell, S, Indiana
Amare Ferrell is one of the more sound two-phase safeties in the 2026 NFL Draft. At 6’2″, 200 pounds, he’s long and fluid on his pedal, with great route recognition and reactive quickness, and in support, he takes smart angles and engages with proficient technique.
45) Houston Texans
Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
Christen Miller’s lacking midsection flexibility slightly reduces his ceiling, but he’s a high-floor “orbit DT” at 3-tech, whose initial explosiveness and ultra-powerful hands can shock opposing blockers in the run game, while supplementing quick swims on passing downs.
46) Houston Texans
Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama
The Texans can’t spare any expense shoring up their interior OL in the 2026 NFL Draft. At 6’2″, 295 pounds, Parker Brailsford bears similarity to Dolphins starter Aaron Brewer with his run blocking range and prowess, as well as his square security in pass protection.
47) Dallas Cowboys
Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
Among other things, the Cowboys lack a long-term starter at free safety and need someone who can play two-high or single-high if needed. Genesis Smith is one of the best deep safeties in the class, with range, IQ, fluid transitioning, and playmaking reach.
48) New York Jets
Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
Skyler Bell is the WR2 the Jets have been waiting for opposite Garrett Wilson. At 6’0″, 185 pounds, Bell is a lean-built three-level threat with energized twitch and foot speed, sharp route angles, and blistering RAC. He’s also drastically reduced his drop percentage in 2025.
49) Jacksonville Jaguars
Mateen Ibirogba, DT, Wake Forest
The Jaguars’ interior DL is not secure long-term, so Jacksonville should have an eye on elite raw talent in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mateen Ibirogba is still developing, but his volcanic first step and rare compact mass at 6’3″, 296 pounds make him a sound investment.
50) Chicago Bears
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
The Bears may need to fill both safety spots next offseason. At 6’3″, 209 pounds, with over 32″ arms, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren profiles more as a box safety, enforcing downhill and snuffing out red-zone concepts, but he has two-high utility and a smooth pedal as well.
51) Carolina Panthers
Jelani McDonald, S, Texas
It’s not a lock that Jelani McDonald declares, but if he does, he should field early-round interest. At 6’2″, 199 pounds, McDonald has the length and aggression to enforce, but his efficient pedal, snappy transitions, route vision, and long-strider range stand out downfield.
52) Pittsburgh Steelers
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Brandon Cisse can still improve his playmaking ability at the catch point, but the 6’0″, 195-pound cornerback is a young and ascending prospect with an enticing blend of explosiveness, long speed, fluidity, technical versatility, and urgency in run support.
53) Los Angeles Chargers
LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
The Chargers have Kyle Kennard, but no one has proven themselves outside of Tuli Tuipulotu to be worthy of succeeding Khalil Mack. LT Overton, at the very least, has an astronomical run defense floor, and his power profile and motor grant pass-rush upside.
54) San Francisco 49ers
Kade Pieper, OG, Iowa
Few team-player fits are better in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft than Kade Pieper to San Francisco. Pieper is an S-tier athlete at 6’4″, 290 pounds, who’d flourish in Kyle Shanahan’s wide zone scheme with his explosion, range, reach-block flexibility, and tenacious edge.
55) Detroit Lions
Iapani Laloulu, OC, Oregon
Tate Ratledge has quickly developed into a stud at right guard, but the Lions still need a long-term solution at center. Iapani Laloulu profiles well with his 6’3″, 329-pound frame, efficient footwork, heavy hands, physicality, and age-defying awareness and football IQ.
56) Los Angeles Rams
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
With Kamren Curl on the way out in Los Angeles, Dillon Thieneman could be an ideal replacement. Thieneman has experience playing from single-high, but alongside Kamren Kinchens, he’d thrive as a two-high safety, short and intermediate robber, and support DB.
57) Seattle Seahawks
Justice Haynes, RB, Michigan
With Kenneth Walker’s contract expiring, Seattle returns to the Michigan pipeline in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft to take Justice Haynes. At 5’11”, 210 pounds, Haynes has great running leverage and compact mass, but his home-run ability stands out in space.
58) Buffalo Bills
Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Chris Brazzell II has already achieved career-highs in yards and TDs in just eight games. The 6’5″, 200-pound WR has a primarily vertical route tree, but he’s shown he can beat press with his speed and quickness, and he’s a gravity-defying catch-point controller.
59) Denver Broncos
Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M
At just 5’10”, Taurean York’s size could rule him out for some teams. At that height, however, he’s a rocked-up 227 pounds, with swarming full-field range, unhinged physicality, sharp coverage instincts, and the pre and post-snap mentals of a true MIKE LB.
60) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Oscar Delp doesn’t have the receiving production to draw attention, but the 6’5″, 245-pound TE has his best ball waiting ahead of him. He’s an elite blocker with stellar technique, range, and physicality, and he can work up seams or as a designed RAC threat.
61) Philadelphia Eagles
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
R Mason Thomas won’t be every team’s desired mold, as he stands at 6’2″, 249 pounds, with below-average arm length. But the Eagles have proven their willingness to gamble on these types, and Thomas can deliver with his electrifying speed, bend, and speed-to-power.
62) New England Patriots
Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
With a change coming at the nickel CB position, the Patriots could look to the 2026 NFL Draft. Chandler Rivers is a top-50 prospect on my board, with the fluid and amped-up coverage athleticism, spatial IQ, and route intelligence, and playmaking to make an impact.
63) Green Bay Packers
Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
The Packers prioritize four-down fronts, but as the NFL continues to evolve toward ball control, they could invest in a true nose. Domonique Orange is as stout at the fulcrum as you’d expect, but he also has measured pass-rush juice and a commendable motor.
64) Indianapolis Colts
Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
With a wave of expiring contracts on the horizon, Indianapolis may need to once again invest in EDGE talent. At 6’5″, 272 pounds, with sprawling length and energized athleticism, Matayo Uiagalelei has all of the tools, and his early production is promising.
Round 3 | 65) Tennessee Titans
Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Auburn
Eric Singleton Jr. could ultimately return to school, but were he to declare, he has the explosive three-level threat framework to field interest. Cam Ward would be the best QB of his career.
66) New Orleans Saints
Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Sheer production would have Cashius Howell as a first-rounder, but sub-31″ arms will take him off some boards. Here, the Saints get a steal with his untenable speed, bend, and timing sense.
67) Philadelphia Eagles
Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
At 6’7″, 251 pounds, Eli Raridon is built to impose as a blocker with his size, athleticism, and combative disposition, but he’s grown as a route runner and catch-point operator in 2025.
68) Houston Texans
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Jadarian Price can be an NFL starter with his combined elite explosion, foot speed and cutting flexibility, balance, vision, and receiving versatility at 5’11”, 208 pounds.
69) Cleveland Browns
Cooper Barkate, WR, Duke
Cooper Barkate can be a diverse movement-Z for the Browns. At 6’1″, 195 pounds, he’s an energized and intelligent separator, a keen catch-point operator, and a stalwart blocker.
70) Miami Dolphins
Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OL, Wake Forest
An experienced right tackle, Fa’alili Fa’amoe could project well to guard in Miami’s offense with his explosive range, wide base and frame, physicality, and ability to play square.
71) Arizona Cardinals
Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
At around 6’5″, 320 pounds, Emmanuel Pregnon is an explosive, long-levered guard with forceful hands and a strong anchor in pass protection, and overwhelming drive in the run game.
72) Baltimore Ravens
Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa
At 6’4″, 317 pounds, Gennings Dunker has a unique profile, combining hulking upper-body strength and power with urgent, explosive leg churn, all magnified by his mauler mentality.
73) Las Vegas Raiders
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Chris Johnson is a natural cover man with lightning-quick foot speed and reactive athleticism at 6’0″, 185 pounds, and he’s not afraid to compete in run support.
74) Cincinnati Bengals
Drew Shelton, OL, Penn State
Drew Shelton hasn’t been as consistent in pass protection this year, but the 6’5″, 308-pound blocker has the athleticism, leveraging, and active hands to be a valuable and versatile piece.
75) Minnesota Vikings
Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
With Aaron Jones on the way out, Demond Claiborne profiles as an ideal replacement with his burst, twitch, spatial IQ, scraping physicality, and balance at 5’10”, 195 pounds.
76) Miami Dolphins
Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
For Sorsby, Elijah Sarratt provides a QB-friendly target with hyper-elite catch-point instincts and 50-50 presence — and he’s also a plus route runner at 6’2″, 209 pounds.
77) Washington Commanders
Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Omar Cooper Jr. is a high-level RAC and vertical threat at 6’0″, 201 pounds, whose explosiveness, agility, long speed, and play strength can be weaponized by Jayden Daniels.
78) Atlanta Falcons
Jermaine Mathews Jr., CB, Ohio State
Jermaine Mathews Jr. can eventually replace short-term rental Mike Hughes on the boundary, using his fluid coverage mobility and route intelligence in space to acclimate.
79) Pittsburgh Steelers
Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
Whit Weeks is a bit underweight, but there are very few holes in his game outside of that. He has range, coverage, athleticism, keen vision, and he’s not afraid to attack downhill.
80) New York Jets (via CAR)
T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
T.J. Parker’s 2025 season has not been what was envisioned, but the 6’3″, 265-pound edge rusher still has an intriguing initial burst and power application, and a change of scenery could be ideal.
81) Chicago Bears
Anthony Smith, EDGE, Minnesota
With Anthony Smith, the Bears double-down on EDGE in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft — but the 6’6″, 285-pound Smith has the size and athleticism to shift around the defensive front.
82) Jacksonville Jaguars
Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
Ja’Kobi Lane gives Trevor Lawrence a tall, long WR who can reliably track, contort for, and convert on high-difficulty pass attempts, and he has smooth RAC and separation ability.
83) Pittsburgh Steelers
Cayden Green, OG, Missouri
Cayden Green has played left tackle for Missouri this year, but the 6’5″, 324-pound OL projects best at guard with his overwhelming length, hand power, and stifling anchor.
84) Kansas City Chiefs
Hezekiah Masses, CB, California
Hezekiah Masses fits Steve Spagnuolo’s vision at cornerback with his smooth coverage mobility, fluid transitioning, dictating physicality, and pesky ball skills at 6’1″, 185 pounds.
85) San Francisco 49ers
Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
Kaytron Allen can succeed and potentially upgrade on Brian Robinson Jr. as an RB2 with his short-area correction, vision, spatial IQ, and domineering physicality at 5’11”, 217 pounds.
86) Los Angeles Chargers
Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
With Otito Ogbonnia’s contract expiring, the Chargers may need a new nose tackle. Dontay Corleone suffices with his infallible pad level, brute strength, linear burst, and driving power.
87) Los Angeles Rams
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
With the Rams in need of both youth and a long-term backup to potentially replace Jimmy Garoppolo, Garrett Nussmeier fits the bill nicely at optimal value in late Round 3.
88) Jacksonville Jaguars
Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
At 6’5″, 272 pounds, with over 33″ arms, Anthony Lucas has the burst, twitch, and heavy hands to provide valuable EDGE depth, and he can power-rush from interior alignments.
89) Buffalo Bills
Bray Hubbard, S, Alabama
Bray Hubbard is a high-IQ player with relatively fluid coverage mobility at 6’2″, 213 pounds, who can play half-field looks, read route concepts, and enforce in support.
90) Seattle Seahawks
Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
Seattle still has room to upgrade the interior offensive line, and Keylan Rutledge — with his range, technique, and physicality at 6’4″, 320 pounds — gives them an impact player.
91) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
While his coverage utility is poor as a zone dropper, few defenders in the 2026 NFL Draft are as dangerous as Jaishawn Barham when attacking downhill and breaching the apex.
92) Denver Broncos
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Max Klare will give the Broncos a facelift right away with his urgency and technique as a blocker, but he’s also a role-diverse receiver with separation, zone-splicing, and RAC chops.
93) New England Patriots
Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
At around 6’3″ and 240 pounds, with over 34″ arms, Joshua Josephs has a unique blend of leverage and length that aids in run defense, and he has the burst and bend to run the arc.
94) Philadelphia Eagles
PJ Williams, OL, SMU
PJ Williams has projectability at both tackle and guard with his nimble athleticism, natural knee bend, angle IQ, and finishing torque, and his ceiling is assuredly in NFL starter range.
95) Green Bay Packers
DJ McKinney, CB, Colorado
DJ McKinney has taken a step back in 2025, but the athletic tools and coverage versatility still hold merit. In Green Bay, his length, mirror-motor ability, and speed would be valued.
96) Indianapolis Colts
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Anthony Hill Jr. has the pedigree and athleticism of a first-rounder, but his coverage and block take-on need major work. In Indianapolis, he’d have the infrastructure to grow.
97) Minnesota Vikings
Bear Alexander, DT, Oregon
Bear Alexander is a once-embattled former five-star, but he has revitalized his career at Oregon. He has the raw explosiveness, power, and natural leverage to field early-round interest.
98) Philadelphia Eagles
Lance Heard, OT, Tennessee
Lance Heard is a former five-star recruit who’s taken his game up a notch in 2025. He still needs to refine his leverage game, but his ceiling is sky-high with Jeff Stoutland.
99) Pittsburgh Steelers
Darrell Jackson, DT, Florida State
Darrell Jackson is a ginormous 6’5″, 337-pound tree trunk with levers for arms at nose tackle, who can keep Derrick Harmon and Keeanu clean as they encumber and attack.
100) Jacksonville Jaguars
Caleb Tiernan, OL, Northwestern
Caleb Tiernan gives the Jaguars a massive, powerful, functionally athletic, and technically-sound swing tackle who also could project inside to guard if needed.
2026 NFL Mock Draft | Round 4
101) Denver Broncos
Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
102) New York Jets
Xavier Scott, DB, Illinois
103) Tennessee Titans
Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
104) Cleveland Browns
Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
105) Miami Dolphins
Dae’Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss
106) New York Giants
Jontez Williams, CB, Iowa State
107) Baltimore Ravens
Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
108) Las Vegas Raiders
Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama
109) Arizona Cardinals
Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
110) Cincinnati Bengals
Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL)
111) Houston Texans
Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke
112) Houston Texans
Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
113) Atlanta Falcons
Carter Smith, OT, Indiana
114) Minnesota Vikings
A.J. Harris, CB, Penn State
115) Dallas Cowboys
Lander Barton, LB, Utah
116) Carolina Panthers
Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
117) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
118) New England Patriots
Greg Johnson, OL, Minnesota
119) Kansas City Chiefs
Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida
120) Pittsburgh Steelers
Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
121) Los Angeles Chargers
Brian Parker II, OL, Duke
122) San Francisco 49ers
Tristan Leigh, OT, Clemson
123) Detroit Lions
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
124) Chicago Bears
Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
125) Seattle Seahawks
Logan Jones, OC, Iowa
126) Buffalo Bills
Wesley Williams, EDGE, Duke
127) Denver Broncos
Dave Iuli, OG, Oregon
128) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
129) Philadelphia Eagles
Bud Clark, S, TCU
130) New England Patriots
Alex Harkey, OT, Oregon
131) Green Bay Packers
CJ Daniels, WR, Miami (FL)
132) Indianapolis Colts
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
133) Pittsburgh Steelers
Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
134) Las Vegas Raiders
Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
135) Philadelphia Eagles
Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri
136) San Francisco 49ers
Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
137) Miami Dolphins
Boubacar Traore, EDGE, Notre Dame
138) Minnesota Vikings
Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana
139) San Francisco 49ers
Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
140) New York Jets
Tomas Rimac, OL, Virginia Tech
141) San Francisco 49ers
Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama
Round 5
142) Baltimore Ravens
Ian Strong, WR, Rutgers
143) Tennessee Titans
Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
144) New Orleans Saints
Febechi Nwaiwu, OG, Oklahoma
145) Miami Dolphins
Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
146) New York Giants
Damon Wilson II, EDGE, Missouri
147) Cleveland Browns
Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State
148) Cleveland Browns
Jack Endries, TE, Texas
149) Arizona Cardinals
Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss
150) Baltimore Ravens
Xavier Chaplin, OT, Auburn
151) Cleveland Browns
Jalon Kilgore, DB, South Carolina
152) Washington Commanders
Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
153) Philadelphia Eagles
Waymond Jordan, RB, USC
154) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
155) Houston Texans
Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
156) Dallas Cowboys
Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
157) Carolina Panthers
Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
158) Chicago Bears
Jude Bowry, OL, Boston College
159) Jacksonville Jaguars
Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor
160) Pittsburgh Steelers
John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma
161) Kansas City Chiefs
Eric McAlister, WR, TCU
162) Jacksonville Jaguars
Amare Campbell, LB, Penn State
163) Baltimore Ravens
Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
164) Los Angeles Rams
Chase Roberts, WR, BYU
165) Detroit Lions
Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
166) Buffalo Bills
Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
167) Seattle Seahawks
Austin Barber, OT, Florida
168) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Preston Hodge, CB, Colorado
169) Denver Broncos
Jeremiah Cooper, DB, Iowa State
170) New England Patriots
Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan
171) Carolina Panthers
Braelin Moore, OC, LSU
172) Green Bay Packers
Lyndon Cooper, OC, Pittsburgh
173) Indianapolis Colts
Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
174) Baltimore Ravens
Cameron Robertson, EDGE, SMU
175) Las Vegas Raiders
Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa
176) Baltimore Ravens
Billy Schrauth, OL, Notre Dame
177) Dallas Cowboys
Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
178) Kansas City Chiefs
Kendal Daniels, LB, Oklahoma
179) Pittsburgh Steelers
Tyler Onyedim, DL, Texas A&M
180) San Francisco 49ers
Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
Round 6
181) Tennessee Titans
DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
182) New Orleans Saints
Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
183) Jacksonville Jaguars
Evan Johnson, CB, BYU
184) New York Giants
Fernando Carmona Jr., OG, Arkansas
185) Seattle Seahawks
Justus Ross-Simmons, WR, Syracuse
186) New York Giants
Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
187) Arizona Cardinals
Tao Johnson, S, Utah
188) Tennessee Titans
Roman Hemby, RB, Indiana
189) Baltimore Ravens
Alex Afari Jr., LB, Kentucky
190) Cincinnati Bengals
Clev Lubin, EDGE, Louisville
191) Atlanta Falcons
Sam Hecht, OC, Kansas State
192) New England Patriots
Keon Sabb, S, Alabama
193) Los Angeles Rams
Bryce Foster, OC, Kansas
194) Washington Commanders
Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
195) New York Giants
Ikenna Ezeogu, DT, Iowa State
196) Carolina Panthers
Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech
197) Detroit Lions
Rod Moore, S, Michigan
198) Chicago Bears
Barion Brown, WR, LSU
199) New England Patriots
Jake Slaughter, OC, Florida
200) New England Patriots
Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
201) Los Angeles Chargers
Jam Miller, RB, Alabama
202) Washington Commanders
Kayin Lee, CB, Auburn
203) Cincinnati Bengals
Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky
204) Los Angeles Rams
Tobi Osunsanmi, EDGE, Kansas State
205) Detroit Lions
Mouhamed Toure, LB, Miami (FL)
206) Cleveland Browns
TJ Dottery, LB, Ole Miss
207) Houston Texans
Collin Wright, CB, Stanford
208) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Desmeal Leigh, OT, Youngstown State
209) Jacksonville Jaguars
Niki Prongos, OT, Stanford
210) New England Patriots
Christian Gray, CB, Notre Dame
211) Green Bay Packers
McKale Boley, OL, Virginia
212) Minnesota Vikings
Behren Morton, QB, Texas Tech
213) Philadelphia Eagles
David Blay, DT, Miami (FL)
214) Detroit Lions
Javin Whatley, WR, Arizona
215) Washington Commanders
Markis Deal, DT, TCU
216) Pittsburgh Steelers
Robert Henry Jr., RB, UTSA
217) Indianapolis Colts
Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
Round 7
218) Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Murawski, OT, UConn
219) Buffalo Bills
Arion Carter, LB, Tennessee
220) Tennessee Titans
Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State
221) Detroit Lions
Lake McRee, TE, USC
222) Miami Dolphins
Jalen McMurray, CB, Tennessee
223) Dallas Cowboys
Devon Marshall, CB, NC State
224) Los Angeles Rams
Antonio Watts, LB, Louisville
225) Las Vegas Raiders
Cameron Ball, DT, Arkansas
226) Arizona Cardinals
J’Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia
227) Cincinnati Bengals
Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
228) Minnesota Vikings
Jacarrius Peak, OL, NC State
229) Minnesota Vikings
Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech
230) Washington Commanders
Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo
231) Atlanta Falcons
Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
232) Buffalo Bills
Riley Mahlman, OT, Wisconsin
233) Minnesota Vikings
George Gumbs, EDGE, Florida
234) Chicago Bears
Daniel Wingate, LB, Maryland
235) Minnesota Vikings
John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming
236) Pittsburgh Steelers
Dontae Balfour, CB, Texas Tech
237) Kansas City Chiefs
Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M
238) Houston Texans
Will Pauling, WR, Notre Dame
239) New York Jets
De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
240) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jamal Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech
241) Jacksonville Jaguars
Eni Falayi, TE, Wake Forest
242) New York Jets
Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
243) Cleveland Browns
Daniel Hishaw, RB, Kansas
244) Denver Broncos
Howard Sampson, OT, Texas Tech
245) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dane Key, WR, Nebraska
246) San Francisco 49ers
Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss
247) Cleveland Browns
Squirrel White, WR, Florida State
248) Green Bay Packers
Isaiah Glasker, LB, BYU
249) Indianapolis Colts
Keagen Trost, OL, Missouri
250) Los Angeles Rams
Ceyair Wright, CB, Nebraska
251) Baltimore Ravens
Cam Miller, DB, Rutgers
252) Chicago Bears
Rene Konga, DT, Louisville
253) Denver Broncos
Santana Hopper, DL, Tulane
254) Minnesota Vikings
Jalen Catalon, S, Missouri
255) Indianapolis Colts
Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
256) Baltimore Ravens
Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami (FL)
257) New York Jets
Tyre West, EDGE, Tennessee