The best mock drafts are built on signals, not guesses. For this projection, I weighed post-free agency needs, scheme fits, front-office tendencies, prospect-team connections and market clues across all 32 clubs. NFL IQ powered by Amazon Quick helped me pressure-test team needs, draft capital and realistic outcomes before putting this mock together. SEE MORE>>
The free agency frenzy reshuffled rosters across the league, while a series of trades addressed (and created) team needs. In the wake of all that player movement — and a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft — it’s time for my third attempt at forecasting how the entire first round will play out in Pittsburgh. SEE MORE>>