The 2026 NFL Draft is approximately 13 weeks away, and teams are preparing to make enormous decisions. NFL.com recently released a three-round mock of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Evidently, NFL.com insiders believe organizations will be eager to pick up quarterbacks this spring. The three-round mock draft includes five quarterbacks, including a couple surprising names.
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. With so many players and teams to discuss, let’s dive into the 2026 NFL mock draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders are ready to officially secure their quarterback of the future. After a stunning regular season, Fernando Mendoza only boosted his draft stock in January while leading Indiana to its first national title in program history.
In Indiana’s three College Football Playoff games, Mendoza recorded eight passing touchdowns without throwing an interception. Moreover, he posted a 74.6% completion percentage.
Arvell Reese (Birm/Lettermen Row)
Arvell Reese was a nightmare for opposing offenses this past season. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker racked up 69 tackles, 6.5 sacks and two pass deflections in 2025.
His 6.5 sacks were tied for the 12th most in the Big Ten. Reese primarily played outside linebacker in 2025 after previously serving as the Buckeyes’ inside LB. NFL.com is confident the New York Jets will be interested in securing the standout.
Francis Mauigoa was the cornerstone of Miami’s offensive line in the 2025 campaign. With Mauigoa paving the way, the Hurricanes allowed just 1.25 sacks per game.
At 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds, Mauigoa boasts an incredibly strong base that NFL defensive linemen will struggle to move. In fact, he had the lowest pressure percentage allowed out of all tackles in the FBS this past season (1.2%).
David Bailey was a terror off the edge for Texas Tech this past season, consistently disrupting opposing backfields. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound defender amassed 52 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 14.5 sacks while also forcing three fumbles.
Bailey put his talents on national display in Texas Tech’s showdown against Oregon in the CFP quarterfinals. Although the Red Raiders lost, Oregon had no answers for Bailey, who amassed nine tackles, including two for loss, and a sack.
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The New York Giants are entering a new era after hiring head coach John Harbaugh this offseason. With young stars like QB Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo on offense, NFL.com believes the organization could be keen to pick up a defensive star.
Mansoor Delane would fit the billing. Over the past two seasons at LSU, he recorded a combined 99 tackles, 18 pass breakups and six interceptions. He also notched two forced fumbles.
NFL.com is predicting Makai Lemon will be the first wide receiver off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft. In fairness, Lemon was spectacular this past season, amassing 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 scores.
Lemon’s 1,156 receiving yards were the most of any Power Four player during the regular season. For his efforts, Lemon named the Biletnikoff Award winner, becoming only the second USC player to ever reel in the prestigious honor.
7. Washington Commanders: SÂ Caleb Downs, Ohio State
There isn’t a more accomplished defensive draft prospect than Caleb Downs. The Ohio State safety is a two-time Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, three-time all-conference first-team member and two-time unanimous All-American.
Downs tallied 68 tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles and two interceptions this past season. With the ability to play all over the field, NFL.com expects Downs to be the first safety drafted in the top 10 since Jamal Adams in 2017.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. (Mike Miller/Blue & Gold)
The New Orleans Saints have historically been at their best when they have a star at running back. In turn, Jeremiyah Love could be exactly what the Saints are looking for.
In the 2025 campaign, Love erupted for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries. Additionally, Love record 27 receptions for 280 yards and three more scores. His 21 total touchdowns are the most in a single season in Notre Dame history.
The Kansas City Chiefs allowed 2.8 sacks per game this past season. With a quarterback as valuable as Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs won’t hesitate to invest in reliable offensive linemen.
Kadyn Proctor started in all 39 of his career appearances at Alabama. With a 6-foot-7, 366-pound frame, Proctor boasts NFL-ready size. He earned Second-Team All-American honors this past season.
Offense certainly isn’t the Cincinnati Bengals’ issue. The Bengals allowed the second-most yards of offense per game last season, and the team’s secondary was largely responsible for its problems.
While Jermod McCoy didn’t see action this past season due to an ACL injury, he’s a proven ball-hawk. In 2024, McCoy logged a team-high 13 passes defended, while piling on four interceptions.
Carolina Panthers (Projected trade): EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
Dallas Cowboys: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Los Angeles Rams: OT Spencer Fano, Utah
Baltimore Ravens: WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DT Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
New York Jets: QB Ty Simpson, Alabama
Detroit Lions: OG Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
Philadelphia Eagles (Projected trade): WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Miami Dolphins (Projected trade): TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Buffalo Bills (Projected trade): WR Denzel Boston, Washington
Pittsburgh Steelers: WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M
Houston Texans (Projected trade): OT Blake Miller, Clemson
Minnesota Vikings (Projected trade): CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson
Cleveland Browns: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah
Chicago Bears: DT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
Dallas Cowboys (Projected trade): S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
San Francisco 49ers: EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn
Los Angeles Chargers (Projected trade): OG Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
Los Angeles Rams: CB Colton Hood, Tennessee
Denver Broncos: WR Germie Bernard, Alabama
New England Patriots: DT Christen Miller, Georgia
Seattle Seahawks: EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
2026 NFL Mock Draft Second Round
New York Jets: DT Peter Woods, Clemson
Arizona Cardinals: WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia
Tennessee Titans: WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
Las Vegas Raiders: CB Julian Neal, Arkansas
New York Giants: OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia
Houston Texans: OG Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
Cleveland Browns: CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Akheem Mesidor, Miami
Cincinnati Bengals: EDGE Zion Young, Missouri
New Orleans Saints: EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan
Miami Dolphins: S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
New York Jets: WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
Baltimore Ravens: EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB CJ Allen, Georgia
Indianapolis Colts: DT Caleb Banks, Florida
Atlanta Falcons: TE Michael Trigg, Baylor
Minnesota Vikings: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Detroit Lions: CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana
Carolina Panthers: C Logan Jones, Iowa
Green Bay Packers: CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Pittsburgh Steelers: OG Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson
Los Angeles Chargers: EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Jacksonville Jaguars: LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
Chicago Bears: S Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina
San Francisco 49ers: WR Deion Burks, Oklahoma
Houston Texans: RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Buffalo Bills: EDGE Romello Height, Texas Tech
Los Angeles Rams: WR De’Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss
Denver Broncos: TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
New England Patriots: OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
Seattle Seahawks: CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State
2026 NFL Mock Draft Third Round
Arizona Cardinals: QB Carson Beck, Miami
Tennessee Titans: CB Keionte Scott, Miami
Las Vegas Raiders: OG Gennings Dunker, Iowa
Philadelphia Eagles: CB Keith Abney II, Arizona State
Houston Texans: DT Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
Cleveland Browns: C Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
Washington Commanders: EDGE Logan Fano, Utah
Cincinnati Bengals: S A.J. Haulcy, LSU
New Orleans Saints: WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana
Kansas City Chiefs: RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State
Miami Dolphins: QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Drew Allar, Penn State
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: EDGE Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan
Indianapolis Colts: LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Atlanta Falcons: WR Chris Bell, Louisville
Baltimore Ravens: C Connor Lew, Auburn
Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Treydan Stukes, Arizona
Minnesota Vikings: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
Carolina Panthers: CB Malik Muhammad, Texas
Green Bay Packers: DT Zxavian Harris, Ole Miss
Pittsburgh Steelers: LB Deontae Lawson, Alabama
Los Angeles Chargers: OT Isaiah World, Oregon
Miami Dolphins: WR Ja’Kobi Lane, USC
Jacksonville Jaguars: S Genesis Smith, Arizona
Chicago Bears: EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
Miami Dolphins: OT Austin Barber, Florida
Dallas Cowboys: EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois
San Francisco 49ers: CB Collin Wright, Stanford
Los Angeles Rams: S Zakee Wheatley, Penn State
Denver Broncos: LB Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
New England Patriots: WR Bryce Lance, North Dakota State
Seattle Seahawks: C Brian Parker II, Duke
Minnesota Vikings: RB Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
Minnesota Vikings: DT Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin
Jacksonville Jaguars: TE Max Klare, Ohio State