With Super Bowl LX days away, let’s take a look at our latest 2026 NFL mock draft.
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2026 NFL Mock Draft
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana)
Las Vegas’ biggest need is a franchise quarterback, and Fernando Mendoza is the rare top-of-the-draft passer in this class with size, accuracy and toughness. Shown he can win under the bright lights, Mendoza is the perfect fit for Vegas.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Fernando Mendoza
2. New York Jets: Arvell Reese (EDGE – Ohio State)
With Dante Moore returning to school, Aaron Glenn turns his attention to the defensive side. The Jets need difference-makers everywhere, and Arvell Reese gives them a true pressure creator with the versatility to move around the front.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Arvell Reese
3. Arizona Cardinals: Spencer Fano (OT – Utah)
Whether Arizona sticks with Kyler Murray or goes in a different direction, protecting the pocket is priority number one — Spencer Fano is a high-upside tone-setter.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Spencer Fano
4. Tennessee Titans: Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE Miami)
The Titans need help in a lot of places, and putting pieces around Cam Warn should be a priority, but with new head coach Robert Saleh at the helm, they build up the defensive line
5. New York Giants: Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
New York has to build around Jaxson Dart. With Malik Nabers coming off a major injury, they need to give Dart more playmakers.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Carnell Tate
6. Cleveland Browns: Francis Mauigoa (OT – Miami)
The Browns could go in many directions, but to be successful, they need to build a stable offensive line. Francis Mauigoa is a great start. He has excellent size and strength with room to grow.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Francis Mauigoa
7. Washington Commanders: David Bailey (EDGE – Texas Tech)
Washington needs defensive stability — 37-year-old Von Miller led the team in sacks. The Commanders need a young, fierce pass-rusher like David Bailey.
8. New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
Chris Olave had a great bounce-back year, but his future is a bit uncertain. Tyler Shough will need another big weapon to throw to.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Jordyn Tyson
9. Kansas City Chiefs: Sonny Styles (LB – Ohio State)
Kansas City needs to focus on the defensive side of the ball. Daniel Jeremiah said Sonny Styles reminds him of Fred Warner, a versatile linebacker who can stop the run but also make plays in coverage.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Sonny Styles
10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs (S – Ohio State)
It’s safe to say the Bengals have one of the worst defenses in the league. They allowed 381 yards per game, second-most in the league. They also allowed 233.8 passing yards per game, which was the seventh-most in the league.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Caleb Downs
11. Miami Dolphins: Mansoor Delane (CB – Virginia Tech)
Mansoor Delane is arguably the best cornerback prospect in the draft. His speed and consistency should make him an immediate starter in Miami.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Keldric Faulk (DE – Auburn)
Keldric Faulk was a monster at Auburn and will give Dallas a pass rush it desperately needs after allowing quarterbacks to sit back and shred their secondary apart.
13. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): Jermod McCoy (CB – Tennessee)
Jermod McCoy didn’t play a snap of football in 2025 after tearing his ACL last January. Before his injury, McCoy may have been a top-10 pick. He is a ball hawk and one of the better cornerbacks in the country when healthy.
14. Baltimore Ravens: Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
Jesse Minter is a defensive coach, but knows the importance of helping Lamar Jackson, and that is to get him more weapons outside of Zay Flowers.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Makai Lemon
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Colton Hood (CB – Tennessee)
Tampa has a lot of holes to be filled on the defensive side. After allowing the fifth-most passing yards in the league, Colton Hood seems like an obvious choice. Hood made himself known to many coaches around the league during the Senior Bowl.
16. New York Jets (via IND): Ty Simpson (QB – Alabama)
It’s no secret the Jets need a quarterback. If Ty Simpson doesn’t land here, he may fall out of the first round.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Ty Simpson
17. Detroit Lions: Olaivavega Ioane (OG – Penn State)
The Lions were 31st in the league in pass block win rate at 55%. They need to protect Jared Goff and give him time to make plays if they want to get back to the playoffs.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Olaivavega Ioane
18. Minnesota Vikings: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S – Toledo)
The Vikings only had five draft picks last year and didn’t make a defensive pick until round five, so now it’s time to turn their focus on that side of the ball. This would be a steal, as many expect the Toledo prospect to land somewhere inside the top 15 of the draft.
19. Carolina Panthers: Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)
Carolina needs explosive plays — they hit on Tetairoa McMillan last year, and now hope for a similar result in drafting the best tight end in the draft.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Kenyon Sadiq
20. Dallas Cowboys (via GB): Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
Jerry Jones can be unpredictable at times. Jeremiyah Love is the best running back prospect in the last few years, and he lands in a great offense.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Makai Lemon
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Caleb Lomu (OT – Utah)
Whoever the quarterback may be in 2026, they have to keep him upright. A receiver could be in play here as well, but I think Mike McCarthy rebuilds the trenches first.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Caleb Lomu
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Peter Woods (DT – Clemson)
The Chargers need depth on their offensive line because it was a mess after Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater went down, but you can add depth later on. Peter Woods is a dynamic playmaker who can line up on the inside or outside.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Peter Woods
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Avieon Terrell (CB – Clemonson)
Philadelphia keeps building waves up on the defensive side of the ball. Outside of Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, there wasn’t much success in the Eagles’ secondary.
24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
After addressing their offensive line earlier in the draft, the Browns focus on another big need, a pass catcher. Cleveland needs a true No. 1 receiver, and Denzel Boston’s physicality and pass-catching ability fits the bill.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Denzel Boston
25. Chicago Bears: T.J. Parker (EDGE – Clemson)
It looks as if Ben Johnson has the offense under control; now it’s time to build up the defense. The Bears’ defensive line ranked 31st in Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) run defense grade (42.2), and it consistently failed to control gaps.
T.J. Parker broke Clemson’s freshman record for tackles for a loss with 12.5 in 2023 and then proceeded to set their single season record for forced fumbles in 2024.
26. Buffalo Bills: KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
Bills owner Terry Pegula trended on social media for his comments regarding Keon Coleman, and it doesn’t sound like he is the long-term answer in Buffalo. They need another weapon for Josh Allen, and KC Concepcion is a threat to make a big play anytime he touches the ball.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for KC Concepcion
27. San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Allen (LB – Georgia)
This is a perfect scheme fit. C.J. Allen’s instincts and tackling give the 49ers a reliable core piece in the middle.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for C.J. Allen
28. Houston Texans: Kayden McDonald (DT – Ohio State)
Houston fills a hole in what could open during free agency. Two of Houston’s top defensive tackles (Sheldon Rankins and Tim Settle) are set to hit the free agency market.
Houston can save some money by drafting their replacement and using that money to upgrade the offensive line.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Kayden McDonald
29. Los Angeles Rams: Blake Miller (OT – Clemson)
The second Rams first-rounder goes to protection — Blake Miller’s high-upside tackle traits and athleticism are worth the bet.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Blake Miller
30. Denver Broncos: Anthony Hill Jr. (LB – Texas)
Denver adds a relentless, explosive linebacker to help lock down the middle of the field.
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Anthony Hill Jr.
31. New England Patriots: Akheem Mesidor (EDGE – Miami)
One of the most NFL-ready rushers in this class. Mike Vrabel adds to an already stacked defense.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Cashius Howell (EDGE – Texas A&M)
Seattle keeps stacking speed on defense — Cashius Howell will make an immediate impact on the edge with his insane first-step quickness.
More 2026 NFL Mock Draft Picks
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