Christmas is mere days away, and the final 2025-26 NFL playoff picture isn’t too far behind. You know what that means? A brand-new 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft. But this isn’t any run-of-the-mill mock. We have trades … and lots of them.
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Note that we used the draft order heading into Week 16 for this NFL mock draft.
1) New York Jets (From NYG)
Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Trade: Jets send pick Nos. 5, 36, 105, and a 2027 1st to the Giants for pick No. 2
The New York Jets must resolve their quarterback situation. Nothing else matters. I like Fernando Mendoza fine enough (he’s coming right up), but Dante Moore’s poise, raw tools, and steady play at Oregon are enough to warrant not just the No. 1 overall pick, but the trade-up assets as well.
2) Las Vegas Raiders
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Mendoza knows how to lead a team and has benefited from the talent around him, just as Moore has. That said, Mendoza has more tape when extending into his time at Cal. While experience is a premium, especially in this QB economy, the relative lack of upside compared to Moore is enough to “drop” Mendoza down to No. 2 overall.
3) Tennessee Titans
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
The Tennessee Titans simply need talented players. Outside of QB, there aren’t many positions that couldn’t use an upgrade on the roster. Enter Arvell Reese, who will likely move to the edge full-time in the NFL but at least has the versatility to drop into coverage whenever called upon.
Thanks to already having their franchise signal-caller secured, Tennessee can take the No. 1 player on the board at the No. 3 pick.
4) Cleveland Browns
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
Much has and will be made of Reuben Bain Jr.’s sub-31″ arms, and while it’s a notable mark on his profile, I’m not too concerned. The way Bain wins his reps largely negates the lack of elite arm length and can still work on the outside, despite many calling for him to move to DT.
With the top two QBs off the board, the Cleveland Browns continue to bolster the supporting cast.
5) New York Giants (From NYJ)
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and Malik Nabers. That’s quite the offensive trio. Only problem is, Dart (concussions), Skattebo (broken ankle), and Nabers (torn ACL) have all suffered serious injuries this season. Assuming health, the best thing the New York Giants can do to improve the offense is to ensure Dart remains upright. So, they take the top tackle prospect in the class: Spencer Fano.
6) Arizona Cardinals
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Caleb Downs? At No. 6 overall? It’s a dream selection for the Arizona Cardinals, who are desperate for playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. Paired with Budda Baker, Downs could turn in Pro Bowl/All-Pro seasons quickly.
7) New Orleans Saints
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Cameron Jordan is 36 years old, and Chase Young carries a massive $20 million cap hit beginning next season. The time is now for an heir apparent at EDGE in NOLA, and Keldric Faulk could be the answer. He was one of the few bright spots for Auburn this season, generating consistent pressure at 6’6″ and 285 pounds.
8) Washington Commanders
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Terry McLaurin is joined by yet another Ohio State standout WR in Carnell Tate. Although Jeremiah Smith is all the rage in Columbus, Tate’s utter smoothness and technical skill at 6’3″, 195 pounds make him a no-brainer first-rounder.
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His versatile skill set means he can operate from the slot, Z, or even X whenever called upon, opening up the offense for OC Kliff Kingsbury and QB Jayden Daniels.
9) Cincinnati Bengals
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
For all of Clemson’s struggles this season, Peter Woods has remained and consistently been a dominant force on the interior. He’s DT1, and the gap to DT2 is far larger than between DT2 and DT3.
10) Los Angeles Rams (From ATL)
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Jermod McCoy didn’t play a single snap in 2025, which could see him fall lower in the 2026 NFL Draft. That said, he showed more than enough in 2024 to warrant a top-10 pick. The fluidity, start/stop ability, and physicality? Stop it.
11) Miami Dolphins
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Jordyn Tyson was my WR1 entering the year, and while he hasn’t fallen too far off, he’s definitely watched his draft stock tumble slightly in a down year for the entire Arizona State program. Nevertheless, the tape showcases a true potential WR1 for an NFL roster that can win against both man and zone.
12) Kansas City Chiefs
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
The Kansas City Chiefs absolutely cannot trot out a subpar offensive line following Patrick Mahomes torn ACL. Francis Mauigoa should have no issue cementing either tackle spot, and even if the team prefers their options outside early on, he would be an immediate upgrade at guard.
13) Cincinnati Bengals (From MIN)
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Trade: Vikings send pick Nos. 13, 44, a 2027 1st, a 2027 2nd, and a 2028 1st to the Bengals for QB Joe Burrow
Yes, you read that right; Joe Burrow is heading to Minnesota to try and find his love for the game. Realistic? Maybe not, but is any mock in December really “realistic?” Let’s have some fun.
With Burrow gone, the Bengals can finally enter a real rebuild instead of putting Band-Aids on their very real issues. David Bailey and his elite pass-rush upside join Woods along the defensive line, instantly upgrading the entire unit.
14) Dallas Cowboys
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Makai Lemon is the exact type of WR terrorizing the NFL right now: Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With a two-way go from the slot, he can pick up big gain after big gain. But he isn’t a slot-only WR, as he’s able to line up outside and shake DBs out of their cleats.
15) Baltimore Ravens
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
The Baltimore Ravens can go several directions in the 2026 NFL Draft, but in this mock, they secure one of their major needs in a later trade…
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So, they invest in the defensive front with Kayden McDonald, ​the premier run-stuffing nose tackle in the class.
16) Carolina Panthers
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Jeremiyah Love will almost certainly go much higher than 16th in the real draft, but that’s how the board has fallen here. The Carolina Panthers end the slide and add the top RB to an offense finding its form with Bryce Young under center and Tetairoa McMillan out wide.
17) Detroit Lions
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
If there is one thing the Detroit Lions could use more of, it’s talented bodies in the secondary. Mansoor Delane and his scheme-diverse skill set on the outside fit the bill and is a steal in the second half of the first round.
18) New York Jets (From IND)
Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
After nabbing their QB1, the Jets turn their attention toward protecting him. Vega Ioane is the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the class, thanks to his pure power and ability to anchor in the pocket.
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Dynamic isn’t a word you can use to describe the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2025 defense … but it could be in 2026 with the addition of Sonny Styles.
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​Injuries have robbed Tampa Bay of several starters for the majority of the year, but even with 100% health, the defense still lacks second-level contributors who can match up with TEs and RBs out of the backfield in coverage.
20) Pittsburgh Steelers
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
After Tate, Tyson, and Lemon, there are several talented WRs who could hear their names called in Round 1, but KC Concepcion is chief among them. His dynamicism is a threat at every level of the field and in any alignment, which the Steelers could use opposite DK Metcalf.
21) Philadelphia Eagles
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Spoiler alert: The Philadelphia Eagles trade A.J. Brown in this mock draft. (You may need a towel for the coffee you just spit out.) While they don’t need to use their first-round pick to “replace” him, they can, thanks to their roster construction in recent years.
Denzel Boston is the towering possession receiver Jalen Hurts needs on the outside, but don’t get it twisted, he has enough twitch to generate separation as well (no J.J. Arcega-Whiteside here).
22) Houston Texans
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
What is the Houston Texans’ No. 1 need in 2026? Say it with me, “offensive line!” Aireontae Ersery has struggled mightily at left tackle, and Tytus Howard is best utilized inside. Kadyn Proctor would form a brick wall at either book end, as his massive 6’7″ and 366-pound frame isn’t all that easy to circumvent.
23) Las Vegas Raiders (From GB via DAL)
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Trade: Cowboys send pick No. 23 and a 2027 3rd to the Raiders for EDGE Maxx Crosby
Oh, look, another star veteran is on the move! Maxx Crosby’s frustrations have finally started to come out, and if he ever wants to play meaningful football in January, he’ll need a fresh start. The Raiders grant him just that, as the Cowboys use their newfound draft capital to land an elite pass rusher (didn’t they use to have one of those?).
Las Vegas finally addresses its paltry CB room by bringing in Avieon Terrell, the younger brother of former Falcons first-rounder A.J. The younger Terrell has posted three straight years of consistently solid tape. While the highs may not be as high as others, the lows aren’t nearly as low either.
24) Buffalo Bills
T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Joey Bosa has played well in limited snaps, but the Buffalo Bills need an injection of youth on the defensive line. T.J. Parker has the power and length to blow OTs back and force QBs up in the pocket or run around the outside.
25) Cleveland Browns (From CHI)
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Trade: Bears send pick Nos. 25, 91, a 2027 1st, and a 2027 4th to the Browns for EDGE Myles Garrett
After breaking the sack record (because he is going to do it, and if he doesn’t, you can blame me), Myles Garrett says enough is enough and forces a trade out of Cleveland. There would be no shortage of suitors, and the Bears would certainly be one of them.
With another Round 1 pick, the Browns dip into the offensive line well to protect Shedeur Sanders or whoever is under center next season. Fano isn’t the only Utah OT worthy of Day 1 consideration, with Caleb Lomu owning the athletic build to thrive around the arc.
26) Los Angeles Chargers
Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa
The fact that the Los Angeles Chargers are 10-4 with the offensive line they have trotted out is a credit to the rest of the roster and the coaching staff. Nonetheless, they need to bolster the pass pro for Justin Herbert, and that’s exactly where Gennings Dunker thrives, both at tackle and projecting at guard.
27) San Francisco 49ers
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
If you were a fan of Jermod McCoy in the offseason, you likely fell for his “replacement” at Tennessee, Colton Hood. Hood shone as the program’s CB1, allowing just two passes to go for 25+ yards all year.
28) Cleveland Browns (From JAX)
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Following two years as a rotational piece at NC State, Brandon Cisse transferred to South Carolina and became a pest on the outside (seven PBUs and a sub 50% catch rate allowed).
29) New England Patriots
C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
Robert Spillane has been a welcome sight in New England’s LB corps, but the Patriots are missing an old-school thumper like C.J. Allen. His processing ability and downhill playstyle would fit right into Mike Vrabel’s defensive identity.
30) Seattle Seahawks
A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
A’Mauri Washington paired with Byron Murphy II? That would result in torture for opposing QBs, as they’d feel the heat of relentless pressure in the area they least prefer it: up the middle.
31) Los Angeles Rams
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
With their first first-round pick going toward the present, the Rams use their second to attend to the future. Ty Simpson flashed franchise signal-caller potential during his first year as Alabama’s starter. While his late-season play has fallen off, the highs are worth betting on, especially with the second-to-last selection in Round 1.
32) Denver Broncos
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Kenyon Sadiq has been one of the more entertaining prospects in the class. The 6’3″, 245-pound junior is a true three-down force multiplier with elite athleticism, and he’s a legitimate matchup nightmare too big for defensive backs and too quick for linebackers.
Round 2 | 33) Las Vegas Raiders
Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
In case you missed it, Cashius Howell ended a drive with three consecutive sacks vs. Utah State earlier this year. When have you ever seen that on the field? Clearly, he has the bend, strength, and body control to finish at the QB, traits most savvy NFL starters have.
34) Tennessee Titans
Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Low moving costs for the Titans here as they take star Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II. The 6’5″ skywalker isn’t the typical long and fast pass catcher the Vols have produced in recent seasons. He has the legitimate ability to sink his hips and create separation, but keeping his motor running hot will be key to his NFL success.
35) New York Giants
Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
Matayo Uiagalelei isn’t often lumped in with the 2026 NFL Draft’s top EDGE prospects, but his 14.5 sacks and 20 tackles for loss across the last two years have turned plenty of heads. At 6’5″, 270 pounds with ideal length, explosive traits, and a surprisingly polished pass-rush arsenal, he checks all the early-round boxes physically.
36) New York Giants (From NYJ)
Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
Sam Leavitt, Cam Skattebo, and the Arizona State Sun Devils offense were all the rage last year, but the defense quietly did more than hold its own. A significant reason for their success was Keith Abney II, who broke up nine passes and intercepted three more. Although the team couldn’t mirror its success in 2025, Abney once again shut down his side of the field with 10 PBUs and two INTs.
37) Arizona Cardinals
Austin Siereveld, OT, Ohio State
Austin Siereveld could move into guard because of a lack of arm length, but his smooth movement skills have shone in his lone starting season on the edge.
38) Cleveland Browns
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Germie Bernard doesn’t necessarily pop off the film for his physical traits, but he’s one of the most reliable pass catchers in the class, and that’s exactly what the doctor ordered for the Browns’ aerial assault.
39) Houston Texans (From WAS)
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Caleb Banks, a 6’6″, 325-pound mammoth, has an inhuman burst that makes him a stack-and-shed nightmare for offensive lines, flashing blue-chip potential with his forklift power and developing pass-rush arsenal of swims, swipes, and long-arms. Of course, he didn’t play much in 2025, but the flashes are worth banking on.
40) Cincinnati Bengals
Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
Connor Lew is the center in the 2026 NFL Draft. His torn ACL will likely see him fall down some boards, and he doesn’t have elite size, but his understanding of the position, particularly in pass pro, keeps his QBs clean in the pocket.
41) New Orleans Saints
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Chris Johnson was sensational this season, clamping down on his side of the field (nine PBUs and four INTs) and being a force in run defense, which is uncommon for his position. His tackling ability and knack in coverage have vaulted him up NFL Draft rankings.
42) Atlanta Falcons
Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
Outside of possessing a first-round caliber name, Kamari Ramsey has a lot to be excited about: high-level processing, impressive football IQ, versatile, and rarely beaten over the top. With some improved tackling, there’d be very few holes to poke in his game.
43) Kansas City Chiefs
Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Jonah Coleman doesn’t have the jaw-dropping speed or highlight-reel moves, but what he does have is a bulldog build and a relentless motor that wears defenses down. At 5’9″, 228 pounds, he churns out tough yards inside, showing sharp feet, quick cuts, and the contact balance to shake tackles.
44) Cincinnati Bengals (From MIN)
Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Outside of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, there really isn’t much in the Bengals’ WR corps. Coming off a torn ACL, Chris Bell won’t be able to change that for much of 2026, but in this mock draft, the Bengals are rebuilding post-Burrow, so they have time. At 6’2″, 220, Bell is an intriguing athlete who can win at multiple levels of the field; he just needs to find consistency.
45) Miami Dolphins (From NYJ)
Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
Christen Miller brings serious length and power on the defensive interior for Georgia, sporting the frame teams covet for 3-4 DE roles. His tape already shows him holding his ground and wrecking run plays with pro-level anchor strength and pad leverage, even if his pass-rush bag still needs some seasoning.
46) New York Jets (From DAL)
A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
It’s not often you see a collegiate player excel at three different schools, but that’s exactly what A.J. Haulcy has done (New Mexico, Houston, and LSU). He’s largely played as a single-high safety with limited reps in the slot, but his play downfield and coming downhill makes up for his lack of versatility.
47) Carolina Panthers
LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
LT Overton is a bit of a tweener at 6’5″ and 282 pounds, but that positional ambiguity should be seen as a weapon, not a weakness. At 6’5″ with arms exceeding 33 inches and brute strength that allows him to set a violent edge, he can be a Swiss Army knife.
48) Baltimore Ravens
Kenyatta Jackson Jr., EDGE, Ohio State
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. nearly tripled his production this season (39 pressures and seven sacks), his first as a starter. You simply can’t coach 6’6″, 265 pounds, and plus athleticism.
49) Indianapolis Colts
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
From work ethic to instincts to feel in zone, Dillon Thieneman is a defensive coordinator’s dream in the deep third. He may not have the insane athletic abilities of others in the defensive backfield, but he’s nearly always in the right position.
50) Detroit Lions
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
R Mason Thomas uses his elite first step and natural bend to create immediate problems off the edge. His lighter frame limits him against the run, and he relies too heavily on speed-to-power without developing counters, projecting him more as a designated pass-rush specialist rather than an every-down player.
51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
Emmanuel Pregnon, the 6’5″, 318-pound former Wyoming/USC guard, didn’t allow a single sack in 13 games for the Trojans last season before transferring to Oregon, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors.
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​While he’s not a road-grading mauler in the run game, his combination of size, lateral movement skills, and power makes him a top guard prospect.
52) Pittsburgh Steelers
Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
After making the jump from Fresno State, Julian Neal created headaches for SEC offenses. He stands out most when blowing up screens and sniffing out quick hitters, using his frame and physicality to erase chunks of yardage in the flats.
53) Houston Texans
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
What can’t Anthony Hill Jr. do? He only falls out of the first round due to positional value, but one could argue he actually outplays that issue. He’s the heart of Texas’ defense, which appeared in back-to-back semifinals. The secondary struggled in 2025, but that wasn’t Hill’s fault.
54) Philadelphia Eagles
Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Zion Young is a long, powerful EDGE best suited as a 3-4 defensive end. He uses his length and strength to stack, shed, and finish against the run, although his pass-rush upside appears to be more limited than others in the class.
55) Green Bay Packers
Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Caleb Tiernan offers eye-catching size and length at tackle, using his 6’7″ frame to engulf pass rushers. He’s patient and composed in pass protection with solid balance, as evidenced across his nearly 3,000 career snaps at Northwestern.
56) Buffalo Bills
Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
Keon Coleman hasn’t quite worked out in Buffalo, and Josh Allen still needs a big-bodied WR on the outside who can come down with 50/50 balls. Ja’Kobi Lane won’t break many chunk gains with his elusiveness or acceleration, but he knows how to high point passes with his body control.
57) Los Angeles Chargers
Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
“Big Citrus” lives up to his nickname with freakish power numbers (450-pound bench and 650-pound squat) that translate into devastating bull rushes when he’s dialed in. Domonique Orange prospect booms off the snap with surprising first-step quickness for his frame, creating the kind of speed-to-power conversion that collapses pockets against overwhelmed guards.
58) San Francisco 49ers
Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
Isaiah World is, forgive me, out of this world. He’s one of, if not the, largest prospects in the class at 6’8″ and 318 pounds, and defenders feel every pound. But what is more impressive is how he carries that weight, as World is the definition of a “dancing bear.” There may not be a better replacement for Trent Williams in the class.
59) Jacksonville Jaguars
Xavier Scott, CB, Illinois
Illinois churns out NFL-worthy defensive backs, and Xavier Scott is the next man up. Lining up primarily in the slot, Scott is a gnat in coverage and is also willing to lay the boom in the run game, improving his tackle rate in each of the last three years.
60) Cleveland Browns (From CHI)
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren has been one of the MAC’s most productive ball hawks with 144 tackles, three interceptions (including a pick-six), and six forced fumbles over the past two seasons. He’s an intriguing Day 2 safety who brings the versatility to play deep, in the box, or over the slot.
61) Seattle Seahawks
Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
An imposing 6’6″, 320-pound junior, Chase Bisontis returned to Texas A&M and has flourished since making the move from right tackle to left guard, where his power and physicality anchor one of the SEC’s best ground games.
62) New England Patriots
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Max Klare’s transfer to Ohio State came with plenty of hype, but the early returns were up and down.
He’s a smooth route runner who wins with separation and catch-point toughness, yet lately he’s started to bring tenacity as a blocker, rounding out his versatile NFL profile even if he still needs to add a little mass for Sundays.​
63) Los Angeles Rams
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Clemson’s iron man up front, Blake Miller, has played over 3,000 career snaps as a four-year starter. At 6’6″, 315 with stellar flexibility and rare athletic traits, he’s a prototype for NFL zone schemes and flashes the kind of power and fluidity that make OL coaches drool.
64) Denver Broncos
Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
While Joshua Josephs isn’t the heaviest EDGE out there (240 pounds), his overwhelming length and active hands allow him to win rep after rep, racking up a career-best 30 pressures this season.
Round 3 | 65) Tennessee Titans
Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
Trevor Goosby is only a redshirt sophomore and may not declare for the draft, but if he does, it’s easy to see why he’s a one-year starter and done. His size (6’7″, 312) and movement skills offer an excellent foundation to build off of and provide the potential for a starter at an important position.
66) Houston Texans (From NYG)
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Jadarian Price might play second fiddle to Jeremiah Love in Notre Dame’s backfield, but don’t sleep on him. He’s not the receiving threat Love is, but Price flashes creative footwork and athletic burst with the ball in his hands.
67) Las Vegas Raiders (From NYJ)
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Monroe Freeling’s vast improvement from 2024 to 2025 could vault him all the way into the early Day 2 conversation in April. He already has the size (6’7″, 314), and now he has the tape to draw eyes.
68) Arizona Cardinals
Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
If there is one synonym for Skyler Bell, it’s “weapon.” UConn did all it could to get the ball in his hands, and the Cardinals should do the same … when they aren’t looking Marvin Harrison Jr. or Trey McBride’s way, of course … due to the electricity he creates with the ball in his hands.
69) Cleveland Browns
Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
There are several nose tackles worthy of top-75 consideration in the 2026 NFL Draft class, but Lee Hunter may be the biggest playmaker of the bunch. His inconsistencies cause him to fall somewhat, but if you are swinging for pass-rush upside on the inside, Hunter is your guy.
70) Philadelphia Eagles (From NYJ)
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
Max Iheanachor’s journey from soccer fields in Nigeria to NFL Draft prospect is wild, but his development since landing in Tempe is even more impressive. At 6’5″, 322 with long arms and rare athleticism, Iheanachor pops off the tape with his foot speed, range as a puller, and flexibility to recover and pick up assignments on the fly.
71) Cincinnati Bengals
Carter Smith, OT, Indiana
Three years as a starter. Three years of significant improvement. Carter Smith ended his final regular season at Indiana with an eye-popping zero sacks allowed, completely locking down Fernando Mendoza’s blind side.
72) New Orleans Saints
Darian Mensah, QB, Duke
There is a bit of a talent drop-off at QB after Ty Simpson, but Darian Mensah has garnered many fans with his frame (6’4″, 205), athleticism, and solid arm. While his inconsistency in the pocket is the biggest concern, he could push Tyler Shough for the starting role in 2026.
73) Jacksonville Jaguars (From ATL)
Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Trade: Falcons send pick No. 73 and a 2027 3rd to the Jaguars for WR Brian Thomas Jr.
With Travis Hunter in tow and Jakobi Meyers signing an extension, the Jaguars could move on from Brian Thomas Jr. with a sweet enough deal, especially after a massively disappointing year.
At 6’1″, 320 pounds, Dontay Corleone is a gap-merchant nose tackle with powerful hands, excellent lateral movement, and a nose for the football that made him a third-team All-American as a redshirt freshman.
74) Atlanta Falcons
Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri
It’s been four years and four teams (Jackson State, Louisville, Mississippi State, and Missouri) for the former five-star recruit, but Kevin Coleman Jr. is a menace out of the slot. Not unlike his predecessor, Luther Burden III, KCJ rarely allows DBs to get their hands on him. Speaking of hands, he has some of the best in the nation.
75) Minnesota Vikings
Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Will Lee III’s path to the draft has been anything but straight. The former JUCO star has found his stride with the Texas A&M Aggies, forcing QBs to look toward the other side of the field. He’s a physical force, using his 6’2″ frame and long arms to envelop pass catchers that enter his vicinity. That’s just the type of CB Brian Flores would love on the outside.
76) Miami Dolphins
Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Last summer, Tacario Davis was talked up as a potential CB1 candidate. After a down year in his final campaign with the Arizona Wildcats, he looked to reclaim his place in the conversation with a talented Washington secondary under Jedd Fisch.
Davis did just that despite missing some time due to injury, snatching two picks and keeping nearly every pass in front of him.
77) Kansas City Chiefs
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
D’Angelo Ponds may not have the size (5’9″, 170) you’d expect from a CB1, but he can more than just survive on the outside, similar to Jack Jones. His athletic tools allow him to stay on top of routes, and his processing speed mitigates damage when matched up against towering pass catchers.
78) Pittsburgh Steelers (From DAL)
Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL)
Carson Beck has remade his image with the Hurricanes, and while it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows, he’s looked much more like the 2023 QB who many saw as a potential QB1 rather than the 2024 QB who fell from his high horse. Aaron Rodgers isn’t beating Father Time, so why not take another shot at his replacement?
79) Philadelphia Eagles (From BAL)
Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
Trade: Ravens send pick Nos. 79, 155, and a 2027 3rd to the Eagles for WR A.J. Brown
Don’t know Michael Trigg? Just turn on his highlight reel, and you’ll think he’s a natural-born WR. Of course, being that he’s a TE, he won’t go too early in the draft, but his catch radius and fluidity as a pass catcher will see him selected in the Top 100.
80) Carolina Panthers
Iapani Lalaoulou, OC, Oregon
Iapani “Poncho” Laloulu has quietly developed into one of the nation’s premier interior linemen. At 6’2″, 329 pounds, Laloulu is a brick wall when properly set in pass protection and has the intelligence to diagnose stunts and twists while maintaining pocket integrity.
81) Jacksonville Jaguars (From DET)
Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Like many fellow Indiana stars, Elijah Sarratt followed head coach Curt Cignetti from the James Madison Dukes to Indiana and instantly hit the ground running. He’s the epitome of a football player, making tough grabs, blocking in the ground game, and giving his all on every play.
82) Indianapolis Colts
Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss
6’8″ and 330 pounds. Need I say more? Xzavian Harris is a monster along the defensive line. Although Ole Miss played him at EDGE, he’ll find his NFL home on the inside, where his massive size, wingspan, and grip strength can collapse pockets and ruin run plays.
83) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (From DET)
Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
Derrick Moore has been an above-average pass rusher for three years with the Michigan Wolverines, and that may still be doing him a disservice. He’s generated 21 sacks since 2022 while also holding his own in run defense. He won’t “wow” with his physical tools, but production, especially at a school like Michigan, will earn him a decently high draft pick.
84) Arizona Cardinals (From PIT)
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Trade: Steelers send pick No. 84, a 2027 2nd, and EDGE Nick Herbig to the Cardinals for QB Kyler Murray
Lining up alongside Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock in 2024, Davison Igbinosun helped anchor an Ohio State secondary that powered the Buckeyes to their first national championship in over a decade. With rare length at 6’2″, 193 pounds, and vertical speed to match WRs downfield, he stands out for his press ability, range, and growing playmaking skills.
85) Miami Dolphins (From PHI)
Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
Anthony Lucas is a former five-star recruit whose recruiting pedigree has outpaced his collegiate production. Yet, at 6’5″, 272 pounds, with over 33″ arms, he has impressive size and exceptional short-area twitch, quickness, and burst off the line.
86) Miami Dolphins (From HOU)
Brian Parker II, OG, Duke
You won’t see many analysts discuss Brian Parker II, but I will. The 6’5″, 305-pounder has played both tackle spots for the Duke Blue Devils over the last three years, but he’s made a home at right tackle. His lighter frame and shorter arm length warrant a move inside, but his consistency and impressive technique should translate into a solid starter with time.
87) Green Bay Packers
Hezekiah Masses, CB, California
After three anonymous seasons at FIU, where he totaled just two INTs, Hezekiah Masses transferred to Cal and immediately turned into one of the nation’s most productive ball hawks, snatching five picks and earning a midseason spot on the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list.
88) Buffalo Bills
Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
At 6’4″ and 240, Jake Golday is a rare breed at linebacker. He has EDGE size but safety movement ability, resulting in a true playmaker in every sense of the word.
89) San Francisco 49ers
Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Zachariah Branch transferred from USC to Georgia, looking to unlock the explosive potential that made him a first-team All-American returner as a true freshman, and he delivered in 2025. The 5’10”, 180-pound speedster brings elite short-area quickness and game-breaking ability after the catch, totaling 744 yards and five TDs thus far.
90) Jacksonville Jaguars
Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Deontae Lawson found a home in Kane Wommack’s scheme last year, improving dramatically in coverage after struggling in 2023. He offers exceptional lateral agility to flow from gap to gap with the pop on contact to stun offensive linemen.
91) Chicago Bears
Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
Genesis Smith has been a consistent playmaker in the Wildcats’ secondary and brings the kind of box-safety versatility that can handle tight ends in coverage while providing solid range on the back end.
92) Los Angeles Chargers
Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
Coverage numbers are largely inconsistent year over year. Yet, Chandler Rivers’ play has been the exact opposite for three years now, likely earning him a spot in the Top 100 come April.
93) New York Giants (From NE)
Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M
Trade: Patriots send pick No. 93 and a 2027 4th to the Giants for EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux
After moving on from Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants finally nab a fear-evoking second-level defender in Taurean York. His speed to diagnosis plays and spear through opponents upfield routinely result in negative outcomes for the offense.
94) Seattle Seahawks
Jermaine Mathews Jr., CB, Ohio State
Davison Igbinosun isn’t the only Ohio State CB who should hear his name called on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Jermaine Mathews Jr. is a bit more versatile, able to line up in the slot and the boundary with the hip mobility to defend two-way go’s.
95) Los Angeles Rams
Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
Darrell Jackson Jr. played a lot more as a nose tackle for Florida State in 2025, hurting his ability to make an impact as a pass rusher.
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That said, it highlighted his run-stuffing prowess and his overall versatility along the defensive line.
96) Denver Broncos
Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad have played well for the Broncos, but both will be unrestricted free agents this offseason. Even if Denver brings one of them back, it’ll still need a reliable option alongside him, and Whit Weeks’ calling card.
97) Minnesota Vikings
Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Despite playing as a stand-up linebacker for Illinois, Gabe Jacas is built to be a defensive end, and Brian Flores could maximize his potential at multiple alignments.
98) Philadelphia Eagles
Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama
Although Tim Keenan III’s pass-rushing production is lacking, he’s a stellar run defender who can plug gaps and succeed in a rotation such as Philly’s.
99) Pittsburgh Steelers
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Dani Dennis-Sutton had a lot more hype during the offseason, but he’s still deserving of a top-100 pick due to his ability to generate pressure at 6’5″ and 265 pounds.
100) Jacksonville Jaguars (From DET)
Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama
The Jaguars’ interior duo of Patrick Mekari and Robert Hainsey has struggled in pass pro, which is exactly where Parker Brailsford excels.
