2026 Final NFL Mock Draft

With less than 48 hours until Fernando Mendoza is announced as the #1 overall pick (Spoiler) we're rolling out our final Mock of the year. Draft week has already given us some fireworks with a Top-10 pick being moved and multiple insiders hinting at more big time trades on the way. Our final mock features 6 Wide Receivers, 4 trades, 2 Quarterbacks, and 7 teams picking twice, buckle up!

#1 Las Vegas Raiders- QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

The ink has been dry on this one for a while, the only real question is how long Fernando Mendoza will have to sit behind Kirk Cousins. For any Raider fans looking for something new and exciting in a 2026 mock draft, make sure you check out all 32 picks. 

#2 New York Jets- EDGE/LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State

The flip flopping between Reese and David Bailey has been the most talked about storyline atop this year's draft. While the more polished player in Bailey is intriguing, we think the Jets take the swing at the ultra talented and athletic Arvell Reese. Whether he plays on the ball or off of it, that position is a position of need for the Jets. 

#3 Arizona Cardinals-  EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech 

The Cardinals have more holes than just QB, and due to the lack of top end signal callers Arizona has been marked as a trade back candidate by multiple NFL insiders. That being said, the precedent set to move into the top 3 is too rich for potential trade suitors. Instead, we have them sticking and picking the top pure edge rusher in the class. David Bailey has the explosion off the line and pass rush repertoire that wins in the NFL, his 14.5 sacks last season tied for the most in College Football.

#4 Tennessee Titans- RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Love to Tennessee feels like the closest thing to a lock that we have this year. Getting Cam Ward a running mate as dynamic as Love has to make Brian Daboll's juices flowing. The Notre Dame star is a matchup nightmare in the pass game and as dangerous as any runner we’ve seen come out since Bijan Robinson. 

#5 New York Giants- SAF Caleb Downs, Ohio State

It’s been a busy week for the Giants, who now find themselves with two top 10 picks for the 2nd time in the past 5 years. This gives them the luxury of taking a swing on a non-premium position and Caleb Downs is one hell of a swing. The former Buckeye is widely considered a perfect fit for John Harbaugh and the Giants. His versatility and athletic profile will allow him to line up all over the secondary, much like Ravens star Kyle Hamilton. We’re looking at the safest defensive back prospect we’ve seen in a long time with a true all-pro ceiling. 

#6 Dallas Cowboys (via Cleveland Browns)- LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State

With all the rumors about Dallas wanting to move up and Cleveland wanting to trade down this trade is a perfect pairing. The Cowboys have tried to patch together the middle of their defense for years and Styles feels like a player that Jerry Jones will fall in love with. Styles can cover backs and tight ends with ease and come down and get dirty in the run game. If Sonny gets past the Giants I’d expect Jerry to send the blitz for him. 

#7 Kansas City Chiefs (via Washington Commanders)- EDGE Rueben Bain Jr, Miami 

Kansas City has their eyes set on an impact player on the defensive line, something this draft is light on. With the Saints viewed as a top destination for a pass rusher, we have the Chiefs moving up two spots to secure their guy. Reuben Bain Jr. had an amazing college football playoff run, showcasing his violent play style and ability to generate pressure from all over the line. 

#8 New Orleans Saints- WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State 

The Saints ended last season with Dante Pettis, Ronnie Bell and Kevin Austin playing meaningful snaps and they haven’t added to that room since. Carnell Tate could easily be a top 5 pick and the Saints should run to the podium if they have a chance to give Tyler Shough another legitimate weapon.  

#9 Washington Commanders (via Kansas City Chiefs)- WR, Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State 

The Commanders move back and still get a stud at a major position of need. Jordyn Tyson’s long awaited workout last week seemingly confirmed his bill of health heading into the draft. When on the field, he’s a consensus top receiver in the class with high end production to back it up. Tyson had 17 games with 30 or more snaps at Arizona State and went for 100+ yards in 9 of them. He’s an elite separator with strong hands at the point of catch, a perfect fit for a team trying to make Jayden Daniels life easier.  

#10 New York (via Cincinnati Bengals)- OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami 

The Giants blockbuster trade of Dexter Lawrence gives them 3 picks in the top 40 of this year’s class. We decided it would be smart for them to keep Jaxson Dart’s jersey as clean as possible, and Mauigoa could play inside before eventually kicking out to right tackle. Mauigoa is a real mover in the run game and with Harbaugh coming in and Skattebo coming back we’ll see a heavy emphasis on the ground attack. 

#11 Miami Dolphins- OL Spencer Fano, Utah 

It was hard to choose between CB Mansoor Delane and OL Spencer Fano, but the Dolphins reportedly want to build from the inside out and with our top tackle on the board, Fano is the pick. There have been reports of where he’ll stick position wise at the NFL level, which in an odd way is a plus for Miami who needs help just about everywhere outside of Left Tackle. Fano’s combine was top tier and his tape showcases those same elite movement skills we saw in Indy.  

#12 Cleveland Browns (via Dallas Cowboys)- OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia 

The Browns are finally on the clock, and with all the moving parts attributed to their OL it makes sense to further fortify their biggest weakness heading into the offseason. Freeling is a raw prospect who flashes the traits and fundamentals to be a franchise left tackle in the NFL. He appeared to get better each week at Georgia, and at 6’7 and nearly 35 inch arms the Browns are willing to bet on his upside. 

#13 Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons)- WR Makai Lemon, USC 

Makai Lemon is staying home! The Rams were shopping Davante Adams earlier this offseason and ultimately are looking to find an immediate contributor with their high draft capital. Lemon is sure handed and has a knack for beating zone coverage. He’ll be a plug and play option in the slot for Sean McVay.

#14 Baltimore Ravens- IOL Vega Ioane, Penn State

The middle of the Ravens offensive line is a work in progress but Vega Ioane can come in and set the tone with the toughness that we’ve come to expect from the Ravens line. One of the most fun players to watch in this draft, Ioane plays mean and can move people in the run game, a trait that Ravens GM Eric DeCosta covets. 

#15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- CB Mansoor Delane, LSU

Mansoor Delane falling to #15 would have the Bucs phone ringing off the hook but after losing top corner Jamel Dean in free agency, Delane is too good of a prospect to miss out on. The top corner in the 26’ class was locking up opponents last year for LSU, not allowing a single TD for the Tigers. His lack of length is a concern but Delane is tough on the outside with the ability to thrive in both press man and zone coverage. 

#16 New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts)- CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee 

Jermod McCoy has had one of the most interesting draft processes in quite some time. If we’re going solely based on his 2024 tape he’s a clear top 10 pick but a torn ACL resulting in missing the 2025 season has him in limbo. The Jets need talented football players and, when healthy, McCoy is as good as any corner in the class and they can afford to bring him along slowly and make sure he gets back to that 2024 version of himself. 

#17 Detroit Lions- OL Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Detroit lost two starters on their offensive line this offseason, including long time left tackle Taylor Decker. Proctor is a mammoth of a man at 6’7 / 352, yet he’s still a fluid athlete that can wreak havoc in the run game. His pass protection is still very much a work in progress, but the temperament he plays with + rare athletic profile for his size make him a great fit for Dan Campbell and the Lions. 

#18 Minnesota Vikings- DL Peter Woods, Clemson 

The Vikings swung big on Defensive Tackles Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave last offseason and both of those players will be playing elsewhere in 2026. Peter Woods is the type of versatile down lineman that Brian Flores will love. He had 100+ snaps at every spot of the defensive line during his time at Clemson, this experience with his freakish athletic testing create a perfect chess piece for Flores.

#19 Carolina Panthers- TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon 

We have our eyes on the Panthers as a potential trade up candidate, but in this situation their guy falls right to them at pick #19. Sadiq is the clear cut top TE in this year's class, with legit 4.3 speed and the ability to make a difference behind the line of scrimmage and up the seams. Carolina found a difference maker in the 1st round last year in Tetairoa McMillan, this year they give him an inline/slot running mate in Kenyon Sadiq. 

#20 Cleveland Browns (via Dallas Cowboys, via Green Bay Packers)- SAF Dillon Thieneman, Oregon

This one comes down to the Browns needing play makers wherever they can get them. Thieneman is an athletic freak who happens to be a turnover machine with 10 career turnovers forced. Having a player with the roaming ability to truly be a sideline to sideline type of safety in that division is incredibly important.

#21 Pittsburgh Steelers- QB Ty Simpson, Alabama

Funny enough we had the Steelers taking a QB in our final mock last year at pick #21, this year we’re doing the same with Mike McCarthy taking over and Aaron Rodgers’ 2026 status still in question. Ty Simpson waited 3 years for his chance to start for the Crimson Tide, his season had a bitter ending but he did intermittently flash legit NFL talent. He’s accurate and can work through progressions to facilitate an offense, we’ll see how his arm strength and ability to avoid negative plays come together at the next level. 

#22 Los Angeles Chargers- EDGE Ahkeem Mesidor, Miami 

The Chargers need some sort of future plan on the Edge and even though Mesidor is 25 years old the production is hard to pass up on. Mesidor leaves Miami with 34.5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles, he'll be ready to contribute from Day 1.

#23 Philadelphia Eagles- SAF Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo 

The Eagles have been all over the NFL offseason spotlight with what seems like constant QB and WR drama. Still, Howie Roseman rolls with a defensive playmaker to help fill the void of Reed Blankenship’s departure. McNeil-Warren is a lengthy safety who consistently finds himself around the football. He can play downhill and thump in the run game and has the instinct to play center field for Philly. 

#24 Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars)- WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M

The Browns finish off the first round hat trick with an intriguing pass catcher in KC Concepcion. KC has great hands and is a serious YAC threat. Don’t let the smaller frame scare you away, he’s physical and can get dirty in the run game if needed. The Browns have to give Sanders or Watson as much help as possible and bringing in KC is a great start.

#25 Chicago Bears- DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

This is one of our favorite fits in the class, the Bears were desperate to try and stop the run in 2025 after aging vet Grady Jarrett had a lackluster first year in Chicago. Kayden McDonald is a disruptive run stuffer in a class that lacks interior defensive line talent. He maintains great leverage and consistently rallies to the football, two qualities that will provide a jolt to the Bears run D.

#26 Buffalo Bills- EDGE TJ Parker, Clemson 

The Bills signed Bradley Chubb in free agency but lost AJ Epenesa and Joey Bosa. The need for another young pass rusher to play alongside Greg Rousseau is still there and their depth was tested last year when it seemed like no one could get to the quarterback. Parker can play outside, inside, and set the edge as well as anyone in this class. The Bills defense has to get younger and more explosive, Parker could start that transformation under first time head coach Joe Brady.

#27 San Francisco 49ers- EDGE Malachi Lawrence, UCF 

San Francisco needs to find an heir for Trent Williams, they also need to find a way to generate pressure against opposing QB’s. After finishing dead last in sacks last year, they lean into the high upside EDGE rusher market here. Malachi Lawrence has the makeup of a player that can succeed in the 49ers wide 9 style of pass rusher. With Bryce Huff retiring, Lawrence would have a clear path to make an immediate impact on passing downs.  

#28 Las Vegas Raiders (via Houston Texans)- WR Omar Cooper Jr, Indiana 

The Raiders WR room is close to (or is) the worst in football, so trading up 8 spots to secure a player who is already familiar with Fernando Mendoza should be an easy decision. Cooper’s ability to make defenders miss in space and rip off chunk plays should fit in Klint Kubiak's scheme right away and give Mendoza / Cousins another viable option behind Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty. 

#29 Kansas City Chiefs (via Los Angeles Rams)- CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State

After moving up to grab a game wrecker on the defensive line the Chiefs address their 2nd biggest need in cornerback by taking SDSU standout Chris Johnson. Johnson has been a late riser up most draft boards, touted for his scheme versatility and elite college production. Kansas City finds themselves a quick (and cheaper) replacement for the corners they lost to Los Angeles this offseason. 

#30 Miami Dolphins (via Denver Broncos)- EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn

Keldric Faulk is another interesting case study this draft cycle. He’s done very little to move himself up or down the board. The Dolphins need a lot of pieces and taking the value here with Faulk seems like a no brainer. He’s built like a Toyota Sienna and can rush from inside and outside, that versatility translates to the run game as he sets a hard edge and doesn’t miss tackles. 

#31 New England Patriots- OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State 

Many know by now how raw of a prospect Iheanachor is with just four years of true football experience and plenty of technique to still work on. Regardless, his athleticism and powerful hands land him in the 1st round. In March, we saw coach Vrabel jump into a rep when working out the Arizona State right tackle to witness his power first hand. With a clear need for long term help on their offensive line, Iheanachor feels like a seamless fit for New England. 

#32 New York Jets (via Seattle Seahawks)- WR Denzel Boston, Washington

The Seahawks GM John Schneider has already publicly said he’s open to moving down, so with the Jets at 33 we decided that they’d like to secure Denzel Boston and get that fifth year option. A true contested catch artist Boston can win down field and has the ability and strength to win tough matchups. The Jets currently have one of the thinner Wide Receiver rooms in the league, Boston at #32 is a dream scenario for Joe Douglas.

*Odd picks selected & written by Ryan Mobley

*Even picks selected & written by Vincenzo Sciacqua