With the NFL Conference Championship games in the books, we now know even more about the 2026 NFL Draft order. In just a few weeks, it’ll be full-on draft season. Below is a 2026 NFL mock draft following the College Football Playoff National Championship and just before January ends.
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2026 NFL Mock Draft
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana)
There’s really no contest here. Fernando Mendoza is the best quarterback in this year’s draft class, and the Raiders need an answer at the position.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Fernando Mendoza
2. New York Jets: Arvell Reese (LB – Ohio State)
With no other quarterback worth taking here, Jets second-year head coach Aaron Glenn gets a defensive player in Arvell Reese. Taking him this high, expect Reese to function as a pass rusher primarily.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Arvell Reese
3. Arizona Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa (OT – Miami)
The Cardinals need a right tackle opposite Paris Johnson Jr., and Francis Mauigoa played there throughout college.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Francis Mauigoa
4. Tennessee Titans: Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE – Miami)
I’d consider a wide receiver here, but Rueben Bain Jr. is such an explosive player. He would provide a massive boost to their pass rush.
5. New York Giants: Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
The Giants need a true No. 2 WR to go alongside Malik Nabers, especially with him coming off a season-ending knee injury.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart needs more weapons, and Jordyn Tyson delivers that, assuming his medicals from two season-ending injuries come back clean.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Jordyn Tyson
6. Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
It appears the Browns are going with Shedeur Sanders as their starting quarterback. Thus, you might as well get him as much talent on offense to see what he can do, and Carnell Tate is in contention for the best receiver in the draft with a high floor.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Carnell Tate
7. Washington Commanders: David Bailey (EDGE – Texas Tech)
David Bailey may be a bit undersized for a traditional EDGE rusher, but you can’t argue with the production: 81 pressures and 14.5 sacks. He’s one of the best athletes in this class.
8. New Orleans Saints: Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love could be an option here, but with Tyler Shough under center for another season, I say get him another weapon.
Makai Lemon is reminiscent of fellow former USC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. He would be a great option alongside Chris Olave.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Makai Lemon
9. Kansas City Chiefs: Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
Chiefs running backs last season were just not working at all. Jeremiya Love will have an immediate impact and help quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is coming off a torn ACL.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Jeremiyah Love
10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs (S – Ohio State)
The Bengals need more offensive line help, but with how bad their defense is and Caleb Downs sitting here at pick No. 10, they need an easy win. Downs may be the best overall player in the draft.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Caleb Downs
11. Miami Dolphins: Jermod McCoy (CB – Tennessee)
Jermod McCoy didn’t play in 2025 due to a torn ACL, but with the team hiring Jeff Hafley, a defensive-minded guy, I think he could get a lot out of a player who looked fantastic in 2024. I’ll be excited to see him test, assuming he’s ready to go post-injury.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Sonny Styles (LB – Ohio State)
A converted safety, Sonny Styles will offer a lot of versatility for a Cowboys defense that needs talent.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Sonny Styles
13. Los Angeles Rams: Mansoor Delane (CB – LSU)
The weakest part of the Rams’ team is their cornerbacks, and Mansoor Delane can play multiple positions.
14. Baltimore Ravens: Spencer Fano (OL – Utah)
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley is getting old and has had injury issues. Spencer Fano, who may be a bit more slender than some may like, is arguably the top tackle in the class.
That said, even if he doesn’t pan out at tackle, he’ll be a fantastic guard, which the Ravens could also use. Given their current offensive line arrangement, I expect Fano to start as a guard.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Spencer Fano
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keldric Faulk (EDGE – Auburn)
Keldric Faulk‘s production took a bit of a step back in 2025, but this guy is only 20 years old and won’t turn 21 until September. The Buccaneers need more pass-rushing help, and Faulk’s still incredibly young.
16. New York Jets: Peter Woods (DL – Clemson)
The Jets traded away Quinnen Williams, and now they’re helping fill that role with Peter Woods.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Peter Woods
17. Detroit Lions: T.J. Parker (EDGE – Clemson)
Lions EDGE rusher Aidan Hutchinson needs a running mate, and T.J. Parker would be an excellent fit.
18. Minnesota Vikings: Avieon Terrell (CB – Clemonson)
The Vikings need more help in the secondary, and Avieon Terrell‘s aggressive play style fits Brian Flores’ defensive scheme well.
19. Carolina Panthers: Caleb Banks (iDL – Florida)
Caleb Banks didn’t play much at all in 2025, but his explosiveness alongside Derrick Brown could be fantastic.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Caleb Banks
20. Dallas Cowboys: KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
With George Pickens‘ future with the team uncertain, KC Concepcion could step in and complement CeeDee Lamb.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kadyn Proctor (OL – Alabama)
The Steelers need more offensive line help, with Broderick Jones not really working out as a tackle. An arrangement with Kadyn Proctor and Troy Fautanu at right tackle, and Jones at guard could work out well.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Kadyn Proctor
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Olaivavega Ioane (OG – Penn State)
Assuming Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater can stay healthy, adding Olaivavega Ioane would provide a formidable offensive line for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Olaivavega Ioane
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Cashius Howell (EDGE – Texas A&M)
Jaelan Phillips is set to be a free agent, and Cashius Howell, who was excellent at Texas A&M, could fill his potential void.
24. Cleveland Browns: Caleb Lomu (OT – Utah)
Sticking with the theme of Carnell Tate at pick No. 6, the Browns need to add more offensive line talent, and Caleb Lomu fits the bill.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Caleb Lomu
25. Chicago Bears: Kayden McDonald (iDL – Ohio State)
The Bears need some help at the interior defensive line, and Kayden McDonald can help defend the run well.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Kayden McDonald
26. Buffalo Bills: Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
Finally, the Bills land a true, big-body wide receiver for quarterback Josh Allen.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Denzel Boston
27. San Francisco 49ers: Akheem Mesidor (EDGE – Miami)
Akheem Mesidor is an old prospect, but with a team on the fringe like the 49ers and a squad that needs a running mate for Nick Bosa, Mesidor could be a safe, high-floor option.
28. Houston Texans: Christen Miller (DL – Georgia)
The Texans have interior defensive linemen like Sheldon Rankins and Tim Settle Jr. hitting free agency. While Miller might not be much of a pass-rusher right now, he’ll develop under head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Christen Miller
29. Los Angeles Rams: Ty Simpson (QB – Alabama)
With Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford coming off an MVP-caliber season, I’m not sure they’ll even make this move, but Ty Simpson needs time to develop.
Even if this becomes a Jordan Love-like project and timeline, the Rams are in an interesting spot in this draft with pick No. 29 almost acting as a bonus after picking No. 14 thanks to a trade with the Atlanta Falcons.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Ty Simpson
30. Denver Broncos: Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)
The Broncos could use more weapons, and Kenyon Sadiq‘s athleticism would be a strong fit in a Sean Payton-led offense.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Kenyon Sadiq
31. New England Patriots: Monroe Freeling (OT – Georgia)
The Patriots have their left tackle in Will Campbell, and now, Monroe Freeling could be their right tackle with Morgan Moses aging.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Gennings Dunker (OL – Iowa)
Whether he plays tackle or goes in the interior, Gennings Dunker will play with great power that fits the attitude of this team under head coach Mike Macdonald.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Gennings Dunker
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