Written by Scott Atkins
2026 NFL Draft First Round Mock
- 1. Raiders — Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
- 2. Jets — David Bailey, DL, Texas Tech
- 3. Cardinals — Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (*Reese)
- 4. Titans — Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio St (*Love/Styles)
- 5. Giants — Caleb Downs, DB, Ohio St (*Tyson)
- 6. Browns — Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio St (*Fano)
- 7. Commanders — Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio St (*Downs)
- 8. Saints — Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona St (*Tate)
- 9. Chiefs — Mansoor Delane, DB, LSU (*Bain)
- 10. Giants — Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (*Downs)
- 11. Dolphins — Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
- 12. Cowboys — Rueben Bain, DL, Miami
- 13. Rams — Makai Lemon, WR, USC
- 14. Ravens — Olaivavega Ioane, OL, Penn St
- 15. Buccaneers — Akheem Mesidor, DL, Miami
- 16. Jets — Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana
- 17. Lions — Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
- 18. Vikings — Dillon Thieneman, DB, Oregon
- 19. Panthers — Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
- 20. Cowboys — Keldric Faulk, DL, Auburn
- 21. Steelers — Monroe Freeling, OL, Georgia
- 22. Chargers — Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
- 23. Eagles — Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
- 24. Browns — Caleb Lomu, OL, Utah
- 25. Bears — Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, DB, Toledo
- 26. Bills — Malachi Lawrence, DL, Central Florida
- 27. 49ers — Blake Miller, OL, Clemson
- 28. Texans — Max Iheanachor, OL, Arizona St
- 29. Chiefs — KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
- 30. Dolphins — Colton Hood, DB, Tennessee
- 31. Patriots — TJ Parker, DL, Clemson
- 32. Seahawks — Chris Johnson, DB, San Diego St
- * = Alternate plan b pick.
- 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.
