We’re in the thick of football season now, with several weeks of college football action to review, and enough film to at least get a read on the 2026 NFL Draft class’s new developments — so it feels like the perfect time for my first NFL Mock Draft of the 2026 cycle.
Which prospects are rising? Which preseason favorites are cooling off? And who are the first-round sleepers you need to know as we near October and November? Let’s take a closer look by following the board.
1) New Orleans Saints
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
No one is locked in at QB1 on my 2026 NFL Draft board right now, but Fernando Mendoza is the tentative leader in the clubhouse. He had an early second-round grade heading into the year for me, and he’s been lights out across his first four games.
At 6’5″, 225 pounds, Mendoza bears some similarity to former NFL Pro Bowler Carson Palmer. Like Palmer — notably a younger Palmer — Mendoza is a prototypical passer with solid pocket mobility and athleticism. Still, it uses his compact three-quarters release, rifle arm, and accuracy to carve through opposing defenses.
Also like Palmer, Mendoza can be prone to arm arrogance at times — forcing throws that he shouldn’t attempt in the moment. Nevertheless, he flashes very real anticipation while fearlessly testing tight windows, and he can be the answer at QB for Kellen Moore.
2) Cleveland Browns (via CAR)
LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
Projected Trade: Browns receive 2nd overall pick; Panthers receive 7th overall pick, 39th overall pick, 71st overall pick, 2027 first.
The Browns have three quarterbacks and none at the same time. It’s an open secret that they’ll likely look at QB early in the 2026 NFL Draft after throwing two half-hearted darts with Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. The 2026 class might have the talent they seek.
LaNorris Sellers isn’t a finished product; he still experiences lapses in precision and field vision over the middle. But at 6’3″, 242 pounds, he’s a unicorn evasive threat with hyper-elite rushing value. He has impressive pocket composure, depth, discipline, and willingness as a passer. With the proper support, Kevin Stefanski could help him flourish.
3) Miami Dolphins
Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
A former five-star recruit who went through a “trial by fire” at UCLA in his first year, Dante Moore has rebounded after waiting his turn behind Dillon Gabriel, and he’s been one of the biggest risers of the 2025 season.
As of this writing, Oregon hasn’t played a formidable defense yet, but the Penn State game is a proving ground for Moore. If he holds this trajectory, he can be an early first-round talent in the mold of C.J. Stroud — with easy mobility, arm talent, accuracy, and anticipation. With the Dolphins on track for a reset, Moore could be a target for them.
4) Tennessee Titans (via NYG)
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
Projected Trade: Titans receive 4th overall pick, 101st overall pick; Giants receive 6th overall pick, 38th overall pick.
You could make a case that Rueben Bain Jr. deserves to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft regardless of QB positional value. He’s been that good to start the 2025 campaign, and he’s shown no signs of slowing down through several tough matchups.
At around 6’3″, 275 pounds, Bain’s compact mass and hyper-elite explosiveness combine for overwhelming raw power capacity, and he also has unnatural torso flexibility and block splicing for his weight class. He’s a heavy-handed contact courier in the mold of Tamba Hali, and a supercharged, body-warping finisher in the mold of Cameron Wake.
5) New York Jets
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
The Justin Fields-to-Garrett Wilson dream was alive for one week before Fields got hurt. He should be able to return pretty soon, but even then, it’s clear that one weapon isn’t enough for the Jets’ offense. The cupboard is bare outside of Wilson, and something has to give.
If the Jets have a chance to add a talent like Jordyn Tyson, they should sprint to the podium. Tyson is a true three-level threat combining crisp route running, flexibility, stem IQ, space-creating vertical speed, steely body control at the catch, and dynamic RAC.
6) New York Giants (via TEN)
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Compared to last year’s offensive tackle class, the 2026 NFL Draft group represents a visible step downward. Armand Membou was a blue-chip prospect for me, and Will Campbell was close. Caleb Lomu, my current OT1, only carries a mid-first-round grade.
Nevertheless, Lomu is still a quality player who should have a successful starting career. Thanks to his hyper-elite flexibility and controlled lean, he’s highly athletic and composed in situations of imbalance. He’s also a precise, uncompromising hand-fighter and stable in the run game.
7) Carolina Panthers (via CLE)
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
After trading down with the Browns, the Panthers get my highest-graded prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, not factoring in positional value. Caleb Downs is as close as you can get to a true safety blanket on the back end, and that extends to support, where his tackling is the most consistent of the past five years.
Alongside Trevon Moehrig, Downs can be an impact starter for the Panthers’ secondary. He can cover short and intermediate zones or take on deeper rotations, and his instant trigger and punch persistence make him a constant threat to end offensive plays.
8) Las Vegas Raiders
Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (FL)
Whenever a team has as little turnover and as little early-round investment as the Raiders had on their line heading into the year, you worry about regression. That’s precisely what’s happened for the Raiders’ interior line, and now they need to fix it.
The value is optimal in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, as Francis Mauigoa is a likely tackle-to-guard convert who projects well inside with his explosive athleticism, hand power, and compact center of gravity.
9) Cincinnati Bengals
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Mansoor Delane has the highest PFSN CBi score among draft-eligible cornerbacks (97.86). Per TruMedia, he’s allowing an opposing passer rating of just 16.7, and a minuscule 0.3 yards per coverage snap. There’s an argument to make that no one has been more locked down.
Delane will likely measure in closer to 5’11”, 190 pounds, with average length — but that doesn’t stop him from playing bigger and with more authority than his size. With his quickness and fluidity in man coverage, he’s a mirror-motor machine. He’s an instinctive playmaker whose zone intelligence fuels his playmaking production.
10) Dallas Cowboys
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
We can discuss what kind of teams trade away Micah Parsons another time. For now, the Cowboys need to rebound and reclaim some of that pass-rush fury for their defense.
Keldric Faulk is still developing his arsenal, but he has an unmatched amalgamation of physical tools with his explosiveness, twitch, and flexibility at 6’6″, 275 pounds, and he’s already a high-level run defender with true flatlining power for opposing blocking looks.
11) Chicago Bears
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The Bears, for the most part, have the offensive line to raise their run game’s floor. Now it’s time to find the RB who lifts the ceiling, like Jahmyr Gibbs did for Ben Johnson in Detroit. Jeremiyah Love is back in the 2026 class.
MORE: Jeremiyah Love 2026 NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Can the Notre Dame Star Rise to Blue-Chip Status?
Giving echoes of former Packers star and Bears rival Ahman Green, Love has the dynamic vertical speed, cutting flexibility, creative IQ, and competitive toughness to take Chicago’s ground game to the next level.
12) Los Angeles Rams
Aidan Chiles, QB, Michigan State
Aidan Chiles is well on his way to having a tough declaration decision if he keeps up his current level of play. The 6’3″, 215-pound passer is already one of the best pre-snap operators in the class, and he’s also a high-level sack evader, a natural throwing talent in and out of structure, and a fearless risk-taker.
Chiles might still need a bit more time before he’s entirely comfortable in an NFL environment, so sitting behind Matthew Stafford for a year or two in a Jordan Love-style situation would be ideal — but the Spartan standout nonetheless has the profile of a pro QB.
13) New England Patriots
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
A true three-down TE is a force multiplier in the evolving NFL, and Kenyon Sadiq can be special within that lens. He’ll assist with 12 personnel alongside Hunter Henry in the short-term, and in the long-term, he can be an X-factor for Drake Maye and Co. with his athleticism, RAC, stemming ability, soft hands, and “Skeleton Key” blocking profile.
14) Houston Texans
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Clemson’s 2025 campaign has been one to forget, and the entire team has often appeared demoralized, but Peter Woods still flashes on film. The 6’3″, 310-pound defender still has the blazing first-step, power component, and flexibility to field early first-round capital, and for Houston, he’s an invaluable interior catalyst.
15) Pittsburgh Steelers
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Garrett Nussmeier’s evaluation will remain polarizing throughout the 2026 NFL Draft cycle. His arm is above-average at best, he’s a middling physical talent, and he’s not immune to lapses in decision-making and precision. But he’s an authentic coach’s son with elite football IQ and processing, and at his best, he can be a high-level operator for an offense.
16) Arizona Cardinals
Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
Some of Spencer Fano’s flaws have been exposed early on in the 2025 season: a lack of consistent hand precision and anchor footwork. For Arizona, he could slot in at right tackle or guard. Still, he has the elite athleticism, driving power, and movement balance at either spot to eventually become an impact starter.
17) Seattle Seahawks
A.J. Harris, CB, Penn State
Everyone except Devon Witherspoon in Seattle’s CB room is on an expiring contract, leaving a pressing need for Mike Macdonald. A.J. Harris is 6’1″ and will be 21 next November. He has the snappy, fluid athleticism and recovery burst to play man or zone.
18) Minnesota Vikings
Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
Downs has high marks across the board at safety, but who’s the second-best safety prospect behind him? It took a while for me to find an answer I liked, but I have that answer now: Arizona’s Genesis Smith.
At 6’2″, 204 pounds, Smith’s film is truly a revelation. He has otherworldly long-strider acceleration and range on the back end in single-high and as a closer downhill. He can sink, redirect, and recalibrate his base alignment with the quickness of a DB three inches shorter, and he’s as gifted a playmaker as they come.
In the 2026 NFL Draft cycle, Smith has a mid-first-round grade on my board. In Brian Flores’ scheme, he’d be a waking nightmare — allowing Flores to work his mad science in the box while Smith covers ground only a few can cover in single-high, blitzing from depth with terrifying closing speed.
19) Cleveland Browns
Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest
The 2026 OT class is unsettled mainly, and there’s space for a prospect like Fa’alili Fa’amoe to rise, especially with teams like Cleveland desperate for incoming tackle help.
At 6’5″, 318 pounds, with near-34″ arms, Fa’amoe has the explosion and length to supplement incredible power at the point. He’s a ranged attacker and a people-mover on base blocks, but his most significant strength is his ability to play balanced and square in pass protection.
20) Denver Broncos
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The limitations of the Broncos’ pass-game weapons, outside of Courtland Sutton, have been scrutinized this year. A movement-Z like Carnell Tate could be the pressure release Sean Payton and Bo Nix need.
Tate does most of his work on the boundary, but he has flashed the ability to use off-motions and work in the middle quartiles. He was already an elite size-speed threat heading into the year, and his route running has advanced by leaps and bounds.
21) Indianapolis Colts
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
In an NFL that is trending more toward the ground game, Arvell Reese can be a cheat code. He’s a stack-and-shed machine with his length, explosion, and lean mass at 6’4″, 243 pounds, and when the opposition gets forced into passing situations, he’s a hunter who terrorizes QBs with zealous volition.
22) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
A former safety, Sonny Styles has quickly grown to become one of the most complete LB prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. He has a long 6’4″ frame, explosive and fluid athleticism, sharp situational instincts, blitzing utility, and natural security as a second-level cover man.
23) Los Angeles Rams
Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
Drew Shelton was one of my favorite preseason watches at OT, and albeit against subpar competition, he’s dominated in the early stretch for Penn State.
At 6’5″, 308 pounds, he’s a bit light and lacks high-end length, but he’s an amped-up and agile mover, a proactive and precise hand-fighter, and a people-mover in the run game. Most of his experience has come at left tackle, but he has shifted to the right side before.
24) San Francisco 49ers
Kamari Ramsey, DB, USC
A versatile safety-nickel hybrid, Kamari Ramsey has the potential to be the perfect piece for a 49ers secondary that’s young and promising, but still disjointed. Ramsey floats on his pedal in half-field and shallow zones, and he’s an effervescent matcher in off-man and press-man, with terse physicality in support.
25) Washington Commanders
Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas
A third through the CFB season, Quincy Rhodes Jr. leads the SEC in pressures and has 5 sacks and 7 TFLs. The production is there, and on film, the 6’6″, 275-pound rusher has the energized explosiveness, twitch, and power of a potential first-round pick.
While his raw power profile is elite, Rhodes is still learning to channel that power effectively. Nevertheless, he’s shown he can align his base in run defense and has a wicked spin move that can leave tackles in the lurch.
26) Kansas City Chiefs
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Jermod McCoy hasn’t played yet in 2025, and if medical questions linger in the offseason, his value could take a hit. But off the 2024 film alone, McCoy is an early first-round talent with rare malleability, sink, and coverage mobility. The Chiefs naturally get a steal here.
27) Los Angeles Chargers
Mateen Ibirogba, DT, Wake Forest
Mateen Ibirogba is the emergent DT prospect you need to know. He’s PFSN’s early leader in college DTi (93.95), and he scores elite grades in explosiveness, power, and natural leverage at 6’3″, 296 pounds. In my opinion, he has the tools to crack the Top 50.
We still need to see Ibirogba sustain his production over the year; he has a sub-50% snap share. But he can obliterate plays off the jump with his sheer explosion and motor, erase pocket space with his power, and absorb combos with his strength.
28) Detroit Lions
Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
There was talk that Detroit would experiment with Tate Ratledge at center, but if he’s gaining comfort at right guard, moving him doesn’t make sense. Connor Lew is an immediate starting-caliber insert with mobility, point-of-attack resilience, and leverage IQ.
29) Dallas Cowboys
Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
Opposing teams have endlessly tested the cornerback spot outside of Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland in the early weeks of 2025. Shavon Revel could be an answer when healthy, but if his availability issues linger, Domani Jackson could be an alternative in 2026.
At 6’0″, 191 pounds, Jackson has one of the highest athletic ceilings in the entire class. He’s a supercharged mover, an instant closer, and a stingy competitor who needs more discipline more than anything else before he can reach his astronomical ceiling.
30) Baltimore Ravens
Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
The Ravens’ edge rush hasn’t impressed thus far in 2025, and Odafe Oweh and Kyle Van Noy are set to be free agents. Anthony Lucas, 6’5″, 272 pounds, is a significant investment with his size, length, energetic twitch, power load, and relentless motor.
31) Philadelphia Eagles
Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
The Eagles have few holes, but the CB spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell is precarious at best. Keith Abney II would fill it well. The Sun Devils stud compares favorably to Pro Bowler Jaylon Johnson — a sticky, intelligent, and competitive cover man with fast, quiet feet, even if he doesn’t have elite testing numbers.
32) Buffalo Bills
Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
Kadyn Proctor has taken his lumps in 2025, but the 6’7″, 360-pound blocker still has an awe-inspiring blend of size, raw power, and on-attack explosion. Opposite O’Cyrus Torrence, he’d give Buffalo the most physically imposing guard tandem in the sport.
Round 2 | 33) New Orleans Saints
CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
The Saints will soon need a new “green dot” LB to replace Demario Davis, and CJ Allen, at 6’1 “and 235 pounds, qualifies with his explosive closing burst, keen vision, and three-down utility.
34) Carolina Panthers
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
A run-and-chase phantom alongside the budding young talent Trevin Wallace, Anthony Hill Jr. expands Carolina’s multiplicity and blitzing flexibility at the second level.
35) Miami Dolphins
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Miami’s secondary is in shambles, so it makes sense to target Avieon Terrell: A slot-boundary hybrid with a veteran’s instinct for matching and generating turnovers.
36) New York Giants
Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
At 6’6″, 320 pounds, Chase Bisontis has the ideal size, weight distribution, center of gravity, and high-octane athleticism for an NFL interior blocker, manifesting impact upside.
37) New York Jets
Amare Ferrell, S, Indiana
Amare Ferrell is one of the most compelling sleepers in the 2026 safety class, with single-high utility, elastic coverage correction, high-end range, and grating physicality at 6’2″, 202 pounds.
38) New York Giants
Isaiah World, OL, Oregon
Isaiah World hasn’t quite taken the leap many hoped for yet at Oregon. Still, his athleticism and physicality at 6’5″, 320 pounds are enough to earn a chance on Day 2, and his raw power and physicality could translate well inside at guard.
39) Carolina Panthers
Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Panthers fans will be skeptical of Chris Bell’s 6’1″, 227-pound frame and searing vertical speed. However, Bell has an actionable route tree in the short and intermediate ranges, natural hands-catching ability, and elite contact balance.
40) Las Vegas Raiders
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
If Jakobi Meyers leaves in 2026, as is expected, Las Vegas needs a new de facto WR1. Denzel Boston qualifies with size, athleticism, instincts, IQ, and three-level utility.
41) Cincinnati Bengals
Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama
The Bengals can’t stay mediocre on the interior any longer. What Parker Brailsford lacks in size at 6’2″and 290 pounds, he makes up for with elite athleticism, range, leverage, and aggression at the point.
42) Dallas Cowboys
Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
There’s a chance George Pickens’ stint in Dallas ends after just one year. Ja’Kobi Lane would be a viable successor with his 6’4″ size, vertical speed, stem angle IQ, and smooth catch-point control.
43) Chicago Bears
Lance Heard, OT, Tennessee
Joining his fellow Tennessee alum Darnell Wright in Chicago, Lance Heard has the explosive initial acceleration and hand power at 6’6″, 330 pounds to help reset the line in both phases.
44) Atlanta Falcons
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Makai Lemon is a first-round talent who fell in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft. The 5’11”, 195-pound weapon brings shades of Golden Tate and would be a natural fit beside Drake London in the slot.
45) New England Patriots
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
R Mason Thomas teleports off the line with his first step and curvilinear acceleration, but he also has awe-inspiring speed-to-power at 6’2″, 247 pounds — a quality that translates.
46) Houston Texans
Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
At 6’4″, 330 pounds, Keylan Rutledge is a burly brawler who packs together explosive athleticism with certifiable urgency, punishing physicality, a strict adherence to angles, and ever-steady pad level.
47) Pittsburgh Steelers
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Mike Tomlin loves to play with middle-field closed coverages even amidst a two-high revolution. Dillon Thieneman can help him stick to that strategy with his range and comfort on the back end.
48) Arizona Cardinals
Justice Haynes, RB, Michigan
As they reshuffle their offensive line, the Cardinals need an explosive, seam-stretching back who works efficiently behind the line and through contact at the second level. Justice Haynes qualifies.
49) Seattle Seahawks
LT Overton, DL, Alabama
At 6’3″, over 280 pounds, with arms exceeding 33″ long, LT Overton can be a sort of “joker” for Mike Macdonald, with utility as a menacing power producer at 3-tech, 4i, 5-tech, and from stand-up alignments.
50) Minnesota Vikings
Jaishawn Barham, OLB, Michigan
Jaishawn Barham has off-ball experience, but he can be unleashed in Flores’ defense as an attacking SAM-backer with elite first-step quickness and angle elimination off the snap as a rusher.
51) Jacksonville Jaguars
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Caleb Banks recently had a surgical procedure that’ll cause him to miss most of the 2025 season. Regardless, if he declares, he has the size, athleticism, and forklift-style power to command early-round capital as a versatile 3-tech with unique gravity in the trenches.
52) Denver Broncos
Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
With two starting linebackers due for new contracts, Whit Weeks can give the Broncos an upgrade. At 6’2″, 225 pounds, Weeks is a bit light, but he truly checks every other box: Range, quickness, coverage mobility, take-on technique, IQ, and three-down motor.
53) Indianapolis Colts
T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
A preseason favorite to earn Round 1 capital, T.J. Parker’s stock has corrected downward. His middling hip flexibility and length are major detractors for his ultimate upside, but he’s a workmanlike rusher with good burst, energy, mass, and ankle flexion.
54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jack Endries, TE, Texas
With Cade Otton in a contract year, the Buccaneers could look to add his replacement in 2026. Jack Endries has arguably more value as a vertical threat, as well as RAC value, and he flashes real in-line power as a blocker.
55) Los Angeles Rams
Earl Little Jr., S, Florida State
Earl Little Jr., a true film darling, has been a maniac for Florida State this year, but much of his impact gets lost in the stats. At 6’1″, 193 pounds, he has zone coverage mobility and searing plant-and-drive quickness in off-man, and he doesn’t hold back at contact.
56) San Francisco 49ers
Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
Emmanuel Pregnon is a bit high-cut at 6’5″, 320 pounds, but his range as a puller and second-level climber pops on tape, and he has the proportional length to generate elite knockback power.
57) Houston Texans
Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Austin Barber still struggles against power at 6’6″, 315 pounds; his showing against Bain was proof of that. But he’s athletic, has a clean set, and can move defenders in the run game. If he can get stronger, quality starter potential is there.
58) Kansas City Chiefs
Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
Kingsley Suamataia may prove too volatile at guard for the Chiefs. Olaivavega Ioane is a higher-floor prospect with a stable center of gravity, light feet, and active hands at 6’4″, 328 pounds.
59) Los Angeles Chargers
Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida
At 6’3″, 274 pounds, Tyreak Sapp is a compact and reliable speed-to-power presence and a formidable foe for tackles in run defense, and he has the red-hot motor Jim Harbaugh will love.
60) Detroit Lions
Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke
Vincent Anthony Jr. still needs greater pass-rush consistency and sturdiness in the run game, but you can’t teach his long-track explosion and bend at 6’5″, 250 pounds, with 34″ arms.
61) Green Bay Packers
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
There’s a place in Jeff Hafley’s scheme for a 1-gapping, penetrating nose tackle, and Kayden McDonald appears like such a player early on. At 6’3″, 326 pounds, he can hold the point or shoot up gaps and rip through.
Oregon’s A’Mauri Washington is another young, ascending option in a similar mold — but I’m waiting for Oregon to be truly tested in the trenches before I include him in a mock.
62) Baltimore Ravens
Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
There are fears that Nnamdi Madubuike’s neck injury could be long-term. Zane Durant reinforces the rotation within Madubuike’s mold with his rocket-propelled explosion and leverage.
63) Philadelphia Eagles
Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Though undersized, Cashius Howell fits nicely inside the Eagles’ scheme as a wide-alignment pass-rush catalyst with burst, bend, agility, and a vast, adaptable rush repertoire.
64) Buffalo Bills
Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
He’s not a 1-to-1 replacement for Matt Milano, and an exact role will need to be settled on, but Harold Perkins’ second-level range, zone coverage IQ, and all-encompassing attack value is too good to pass up here.
Round 3 | 65) New Orleans Saints
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Dani Dennis-Sutton is a polarizing talent with conflicting physical traits — exciting burst and concerning hip stiffness — but he’s worth the gamble at this stage.
66) Carolina Panthers
DJ McKinney, CB, Colorado
DJ McKinney can wait in the wings through the remainder of Michael Jackson’s contract, then emerge opposite Jaycee Horn with his quickness, length, and reaction speed.
67) Miami Dolphins
Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
At 6’3″, 240 pounds, Joshua Josephs has incredibly unique proportional length with over 34″ arms, which he combines with effortless burst, cornering ability, and active hands.
68) Houston Texans
Jalon Kilgore, DB, South Carolina
Post-Jimmie Ward, the Texans may need Jalen Pitre to live on the back end a bit more. Jalon Kilgore — a long-limbed and physical big-nickel — allows Pitre to move around.
69) Philadelphia Eagles
Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan
Don’t let his production fool you: Marlin Klein is an NFL-caliber athlete with bright flashes as a separator and catch-point convertor, and he can make an instant impact as a blocker.
70) Tennessee Titans
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
At 6’2″, Davison Igbinosun has an uncommon blend of length, recalibration quickness, and vertical speed, and he can flip between the slot and the boundary for a cycling Titans team.
71) Carolina Panthers
Anto Saka, EDGE, Northwestern
Anto Saka is sometimes overlooked because of Northwestern’s program’s state, but he’s an early-round physical talent with the acceleration and bend Ejiro Evero looks for.
72) Las Vegas Raiders
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Colton Hood needs to improve at playing the ball and staying disciplined, but he’s a long, explosive boundary presence with great vision, reaction timing, and transition freedom.
73) Cincinnati Bengals
Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL)
The Bengals just can’t bank on Joe Burrow’s health anymore. They need a backup like Carson Beck, who can keep the ship afloat and press defenses with his arm and gunslinger mentality if he goes down.
74) Pittsburgh Steelers
Hezekiah Masses, CB, California
A transfer from FIU, Hezekiah Masses has excelled in California with his press-man ability, fluid matching skills, and playmaking edge. He fits Pittsburgh’s desired mold to a tee.
75) Chicago Bears
A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
A.J. Haulcy is a sharp, keen-eyed ballhawk with single-high utility. He also has the dense 215-pound frame and the physicality to impose his will in the box.
76) Atlanta Falcons
Drew Azzopardi, OT, Washington
Drew Azzopardi is still a bit green, but the 6’7″, 315-pound tackle has some of the best pulling and second-level mobility in the class, presenting an excellent long-term investment.
77) New England Patriots
Cayden Green, OL, Missouri
Cayden Green shifted to OT this year out of necessity, but his best fit remains at guard, where he can overwhelm in a phone booth with his hand power and anchor strength.
78) Miami Dolphins
Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
At 5’10”, 180 pounds, Zachariah Branch is a weapon with the ball in his hands. He also has the speed to stretch the field and the route-running building blocks to create space.
79) Pittsburgh Steelers
Tristan Leigh, OT, Clemson
Tristan Leigh is still relatively raw, so he shouldn’t start right away for Pittsburgh — but he has the explosive athleticism, power, hip flexibility, and tenacity to mold.
80) Arizona Cardinals
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
KC Concepcion has reclaimed his freshman-year magic in College Station, and his blend of change-of-direction, separation chops, RAC, and role versatility is what Arizona needs.
81) Seattle Seahawks
Febechi Nwaiwu, OG, Oklahoma
At 6’4″, 320 pounds, Febechi Nwaiwu has the size and density Seattle likes on the interior. He’s also stellar at matching laterally, hitting his puller landmarks, and driving power.
82) Minnesota Vikings
Xavier Scott, DB, Illinois
If he declares, Xavier Scott’s health could muddy his stock, but on film, he’s a fast-flowing nickel defender with three-down utility and “glue guy” spatial awareness in coverage.
83) Jacksonville Jaguars
Keon Sabb, S, Alabama
With Andrew Wingard on the last year of his deal, the Jaguars need safety on the horizon. Keon Sabb has a smooth pedal, dutiful physicality, and ball skills at 6’1″, 206 pounds.
84) Denver Broncos
Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
While his receiving profile is very much a projection, Oscar Delp has all of the necessary athletic tools at 6’5″and 245 pounds. He’s a translatable two-phase blocker on day one.
85) Indianapolis Colts
Robert Henry Jr., RB, UTSA
Robert Henry Jr. has been dominant to start the year for UTSA, and could be one of the best lower-conference prospects in the class. At 5’9″, 205 pounds, he’s fleet-footed, shifty, and a creative force with pass-game upside.
86) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
Rachaad White is a free agent, so let’s get a third-down dynamo who adds 10 pounds on White and shaves off at least a tenth of a second in the 40-yard dash: Nicholas Singleton.
87) Los Angeles Rams
Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
Set to lose Cobie Durant in free agency potentially, the Rams can get a viable replacement with Chandler Rivers: An undersized but twitched-up, tenacious gnat in man and zone.
88) San Francisco 49ers
Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
While his production masks a relative lack of polish that must be remedied, Matayo Uiagalelei’s raw traits at 6’5″and 272 pounds make him worth betting on in the Day 2 range.
89) Washington Commanders
Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
The Commanders do themselves a disservice by leaving Terry McLaurin alone as the only viable option at WR. Deion Burks complements him well with a combined vertical and RAC element.
90) Kansas City Chiefs
LJ Martin, RB, BYU
Through three games, LJ Martin averages over 100 yards per outing and 8.6 yards per attempt. At 6’2″, 220 pounds, he has the size, foot speed, cutting flexibility, and forward-pressing style to rise throughout the process.
91) Los Angeles Chargers
Gennings Dunker, OG, Iowa
Gennings Dunker’s stiffness and middling length may force a move inside, but he’d be right at home as a barrel-chested guard with explosive athleticism, unyielding leg action, power, and a mauler’s urge.
92) Jacksonville Jaguars
Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
The Jaguars added Banks earlier, and now they pair Banks with a stout, juiced-up nose tackle in Domonique Orange, who can both two-gap and attract double teams.
93) Green Bay Packers
Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Will Lee III is a Top 50 talent on my board, but he fell in this mock. He still needs to refine his technique, but he has the swarming man coverage skills to thrive with Jeff Hafley.
94) Baltimore Ravens
Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
At 6’5″, 200 pounds, Chris Brazzell II has a domineering mix of size, catch-point authority, vertical range, and fluidity as a separator — traits that can help him fill DeAndre Hopkins’ role in 2026.
95) Philadelphia Eagles
Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Auburn
Jahan Dotson is set to be a free agent, but the Eagles stand to potentially upgrade in the 2026 class with a talent like Eric Singleton Jr.: A three-level threat with blistering quicks.
96) Buffalo Bills
Jermaine Mathews Jr., DB, Ohio State
Already, Maxwell Hairston’s health has become an issue for the Bills. At this value, Jermaine Mathews Jr. adds vital depth and role flexibility, and he could be a future starter with a natural zone affinity.
97) Jacksonville Jaguars
Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Drew Allar won’t be given the keys over Trevor Lawrence anytime soon, but Jacksonville needs to plan for contingencies, and Allar has the arm and processing worth working with at the right price.
2026 NFL Mock Draft | Round 4
98) Denver Broncos
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
99) Carolina Panthers
Iapani Laloulu, OC, Oregon
100) Miami Dolphins
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
101) Tennessee Titans
CJ Daniels, WR, Miami (FL)
102) New York Jets
Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)
103) Tennessee Titans
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
104) Cleveland Browns
Devon Marshall, CB, NC State
105) Las Vegas Raiders
Lander Barton, LB, Utah
106) Cincinnati Bengals
Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa
107) Dallas Cowboys
Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
108) New England Patriots
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
109) Atlanta Falcons
Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
110) New England Patriots
Alex Harkey, OT, Oregon
111) Houston Texans
Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
112) Pittsburgh Steelers
Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
113) Arizona Cardinals
Tomas Rimac, OG, Virginia Tech
114) Seattle Seahawks
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
115) Minnesota Vikings
Waymond Jordan, RB, USC
116) Jacksonville Jaguars
Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
117) Denver Broncos
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
118) Indianapolis Colts
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
119) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
120) Chicago Bears
Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama
121) San Francisco 49ers
Johntay Cook, WR, Syracuse
122) Houston Texans
Trey Zuhn III, OL, Texas A&M
123) Kansas City Chiefs
Anthony Smith, EDGE, Minnesota
124) Los Angeles Chargers
Jake Slaughter, OC, Florida
125) Detroit Lions
Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri
126) Green Bay Packers
Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
127) Baltimore Ravens
Ethan Onianwa, OG, Ohio State
128) Philadelphia Eagles
Dae’Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss
129) Buffalo Bills
Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
2026 NFL Mock Draft | Round 5
130) New Orleans Saints
Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
131) Carolina Panthers
Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
132) Miami Dolphins
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
133) New York Giants
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
134) Baltimore Ravens
Arion Carter, LB, Tennessee
135) Los Angeles Rams
Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
136) Cleveland Browns
Eric McAlister, WR, TCU
137) Cleveland Browns
Bryce Foster, OC, Kansas
138) Cincinnati Bengals
Tao Johnson, S, Utah
139) Dallas Cowboys
Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
140) Chicago Bears
Boubacar Traore, EDGE, Notre Dame
141) Philadelphia Eagles
Jude Bowry, OL, Boston College
142) New England Patriots
Jalen McMurray, CB, Tennessee
143) Houston Texans
Kendal Daniels, LB, Oklahoma
144) Pittsburgh Steelers
Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
145) Arizona Cardinals
Josh Thompson, OG, LSU
146) Seattle Seahawks
Alex Afari Jr., LB, Kentucky
147) Jacksonville Jaguars
Xavier Chaplin, OT, Auburn
148) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jontez Williams, CB, Iowa State
149) Denver Broncos
John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma
150) Indianapolis Colts
Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
151) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Clev Lubin, EDGE, Louisville
152) Los Angeles Rams
Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech
153) Jacksonville Jaguars
Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
154) Washington Commanders
Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor
155) Kansas City Chiefs
Justin Joly, TE, NC State
156) Los Angeles Chargers
Roman Hemby, RB, Indiana
157) Detroit Lions
Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
158) Green Bay Packers
PJ Williams, OT, SMU
159) Baltimore Ravens
Kayin Lee, CB, Auburn
160) Carolina Panthers
DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
161) Buffalo Bills
Nyckoles Harbor, WR, South Carolina
2026 NFL Mock Draft | Round 6
162) New Orleans Saints
Fernando Carmona Jr., OG, Arkansas
163) Carolina Panthers
Kage Casey, OT, Boise State
164) New York Giants
Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
165) New York Giants
Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU
166) Baltimore Ravens
Brett Norfleet, TE, Missouri
167) Tennessee Titans
Anez Cooper, OG, Miami (FL)
168) Seattle Seahawks
Rod Moore, S, Michigan
169) Las Vegas Raiders
Pat Coogan, OC, Indiana
170) Cincinnati Bengals
Bauer Sharp, TE, LSU
171) New York Giants
Josh Hoover, QB, TCU
172) Chicago Bears
Darrell Jackson, DT, Florida State
173) Atlanta Falcons
Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor
174) New England Patriots
Daniel Wingate, LB, Maryland
175) Los Angeles Rams
Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
176) Pittsburgh Steelers
McKale Boley, OG, Virginia
177) Arizona Cardinals
Ernest Hausmann, LB, Michigan
178) Detroit Lions
Suntarine Perkins, LB, Ole Miss
179) San Francisco 49ers
Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
180) Detroit Lions
Behren Morton, QB, Texas Tech
181) Houston Texans
Logan Jones, OC, Iowa
182) Minnesota Vikings
James Smith, DT, Alabama
183) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
184) Tennessee Titans
Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech
185) Washington Commanders
Christian Gray, CB, Notre Dame
186) Washington Commanders
Bryson Washington, RB, Baylor
187) New England Patriots
Barion Brown, WR, LSU
188) Los Angeles Chargers
Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
189) Cleveland Browns
Jacarrius Peak, OL, NC State
190) Green Bay Packers
Harrison Wallace III, WR, Ole Miss
191) Tennessee Titans
Jeremiah Cooper, DB, Iowa State
192) Jacksonville Jaguars
Dane Key, WR, Nebraska
193) Cleveland Browns
Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
2026 NFL Mock Draft | Round 7
194) New England Patriots
Bray Hubbard, S, Alabama
195) Minnesota Vikings
Riley Mahlman, OT, Wisconsin
196) Miami Dolphins
Isaiah Glasker, LB, BYU
197) Dallas Cowboys
De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
198) Buffalo Bills
Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
199) Tennessee Titans
Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
200) Detroit Lions
Duce Chestnut, DB, Syracuse
201) Las Vegas Raiders
Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
202) Cincinnati Bengals
Keanu Tanuvasa, DT, BYU
203) Buffalo Bills
Patrick Payton, EDGE, LSU
204) Chicago Bears
Collin Wright, CB, Stanford
205) Atlanta Falcons
Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
206) New England Patriots
Tellek Lockette, OL, Texas State
207) Minnesota Vikings
Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech
208) Pittsburgh Steelers
Mohamed Toure, LB, Miami (FL)
209) Arizona Cardinals
Howard Sampson, OT, Texas Tech
210) Cleveland Browns
Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana
211) Minnesota Vikings
Jager Burton, OL, Kentucky
212) Minnesota Vikings
Jeremiah Wilson, CB, Florida State
213) Denver Broncos
Ikenna Ezeogu, DT, Iowa State
214) Indianapolis Colts
Tamarcus Cooley, DB, LSU
215) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati
216) Jacksonville Jaguars
Santana Hopper, DL, Tulane
217) Houston Texans
Lake McRee, TE, USC
218) Washington Commanders
Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
219) Kansas City Chiefs
Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
220) New York Jets
Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
221) Jacksonville Jaguars
Sutton Smith, RB, Memphis
222) Green Bay Packers
James Brockermeyer, OC, Miami (FL)
223) Los Angeles Rams
Jamal Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech
224) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
225) New York Jets
Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami (FL)
