Scott Atkins Final Mock Draft: 2026 NFL Draft First Round

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Scott Atkins Final NFL Mock Draft 2026 graphic featuring first round projections, rankings and draft analysis
Scott Atkins’ Final 2026 NFL Mock Draft with first round picks, rankings and data-driven analysis

Written by Scott Atkins

2026 NFL Draft First Round Mock

  1. 1. Raiders — Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
  2. 2. Jets — David Bailey, DL, Texas Tech
  3. 3. Cardinals — Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (*Reese)
  4. 4. Titans — Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio St (*Love/Styles)
  5. 5. Giants — Caleb Downs, DB, Ohio St (*Tyson)
  6. 6. Browns — Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio St (*Fano)
  7. 7. Commanders — Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio St (*Downs)
  8. 8. Saints — Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona St (*Tate)
  9. 9. Chiefs — Mansoor Delane, DB, LSU (*Bain)
  10. 10. Giants — Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (*Downs)
  11. 11. Dolphins — Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
  12. 12. Cowboys — Rueben Bain, DL, Miami
  13. 13. Rams — Makai Lemon, WR, USC
  14. 14. Ravens — Olaivavega Ioane, OL, Penn St
  15. 15. Buccaneers — Akheem Mesidor, DL, Miami
  16. 16. Jets — Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana
  17. 17. Lions — Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
  18. 18. Vikings — Dillon Thieneman, DB, Oregon
  19. 19. Panthers — Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
  20. 20. Cowboys — Keldric Faulk, DL, Auburn
  21. 21. Steelers — Monroe Freeling, OL, Georgia
  22. 22. Chargers — Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
  23. 23. Eagles — Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
  24. 24. Browns — Caleb Lomu, OL, Utah
  25. 25. Bears — Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, DB, Toledo
  26. 26. Bills — Malachi Lawrence, DL, Central Florida
  27. 27. 49ers — Blake Miller, OL, Clemson
  28. 28. Texans — Max Iheanachor, OL, Arizona St
  29. 29. Chiefs — KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
  30. 30. Dolphins — Colton Hood, DB, Tennessee
  31. 31. Patriots — TJ Parker, DL, Clemson
  32. 32. Seahawks — Chris Johnson, DB, San Diego St
  33. * = Alternate plan b pick.
  34. Also: This mock was done without trades. If I were to project any trade, it would be Arizona trading into the late 1st (jumping my Jets) to take QB Ty Simpson, that way they get the 5th year option on their franchise QB.
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