With draft month upon us, we are less than two weeks away from the NFL Draft. With that being said, let’s take a look at where teams go in my fourth official mock draft of the NFL offseason.
1. Las Vegas Raiders
Pick: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)
Although people may want to make the case that Vegas could look to go in another direction other than quarterback after the Kirk Cousins signing, they shouldn’t. Adding Cousins to the roster helps Mendoza gain only more guidance and wisdom as he starts his pro career, and only locks this pick in more as the right decision at No. 1 overall.
2. New York Jets
Pick: Reuben Bain Jr. (Edge, Miami)
Similar to my David Bailey pick in the last mock, adding Bain to the Jets roster would fill a big time need at the edge position with a future superstar. Bain was easily one of the best players in college football this past season, and he is easily worthy of the No. 2 overall pick.
Trade Alert: The Arizona Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for the No. 12 and No. 20 overall pick.
3. Dallas Cowboys (Via. ARI)
Pick: Arvell Reese (LB, Ohio State)
For the first time in one of my mocks, a trade has been made. Arizona sitting at No. 3 is in a considerably favorable position to trade back. With their primary issues being offense tackle and edge rusher, they can get premium talents in those positions at No. 12 and No. 20 in the draft. For Dallas, this defense is severely lacking the threat that Micah Parsons took with him to Green Bay. Although he isn’t Parsons, Reese has proven his crazy athleticism and similar dual ability at linebacker and on the edge. Although Dallas has other issues they could fill with those two picks, snagging Reese at No. 3 is worthy of this trade off.
4. Tennessee Titans
Pick: David Bailey (Edge, Texas Tech)
Just like my Bain pick for New York, adding David Bailey would fill a big need for the Titans with a premium talent at the position. Tennessee did a great job of filling many needs in free agency, but is still missing a key piece on the edge. Adding Bailey would fill that need, and give Robert Saleh a specimen to work with in his first year as the Titans head coach.
5. New York Giants
Pick: Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State)
Sonny Styles, my favorite prospect in this draft class, is the perfect fit for the G-Men. The Giants are known for having one of the best defensive lines in the sport with the likes of Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and other stars. Adding Styles to play a sole linebacker position makes him a great addition to this front seven. Combining his athleticism with his elite run and pass defense makes him the clear pick if he manages to fall to New York at No. 5.
Trade Alert: The Cleveland Browns trade the No. 6 overall pick and the No. 70 pick to the Minnesota Vikings for the No. 18 overall pick, and Minnesota’s 2027 first round selection.
6. Minnesota Vikings (Via. CLE)
Pick: Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)
Following the addition of Kyler Murray this offseason, Minnesota could very well be one key piece away from being one of the best teams in the NFL. Trading up with the Browns who have made it clear they may be willing to trade back, gives the Vikings their perfect opportunity and find their missing piece in Love. The running back out of Notre Dame is a monster playmaker and would immediately fill the hole that the Vikings are missing at the running back position, making this an A+ pick on draft night.
7. Washington Commanders
Pick: Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)
Outside of Mike Sanristil, the Commanders are missing a lot of young talent on their defense and especially the secondary. Adding Delane to this defense brings some young talent and premier fire power in the secondary that Washington desperately needs.
8. New Orleans Saints
Pick: Jermod McCoy (CB, Tennessee)
After losing Asante Samuel to the Titans in free agency, the Saints are back in need of a corner. Although McCoy is coming off of an injury that sidelined him for all of the 2025 season, he has tested excellently at his pro day and proven his body is back in full form. If New Orleans is willing to take the injury risk, McCoy would be a day one star in their secondary and could very well end up being the best player in this class.
9. Kansas City Chiefs
Pick: Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon)
Yes I know the Chiefs just signed Travis Kelce to a three-year deal. This may seem like an odd pick at No. 9, when they also have big issues to fill defensively. Yet I think people forget how prominent a prospect Sadiq really is. Sadiq’s athletic profile makes him any offensive mastermind’s dream, and adding him to Andy Reid’s offense would give them not only two talented tight ends to fit their scheme, but a future star to replace Kelce when he faces retirement.
10. Cincinnati Bengals
Pick: Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)
Just like my last mock, if Downs falls to the Bengals at No. 10, they have no choice but to snag the star safety. For years now Cincinnati has had a premier offense but has struggled to add any true talent to the defense, especially the secondary. Downs proved his elite talent at Ohio State and adding him to this Cincinnati team would be one step in the right direction of giving this super star offense some help on the defensive side of the ball.
11. Miami Dolphins
Pick: Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami)
With Malik Willis at quarterback one for Miami in 2026, they need to get him some help. Although he’s not a pass catcher, Mauigoa played a key role in Miami’s playoff run in 2025. Putting him at either the tackle or guard position in Miami’s offense would give Willis some help he desperately needs going into this 2026 NFL season.
12. Arizona Cardinals (Via. DAL)
Pick: Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia)
Just as I predicted. The Cardinals were able to snag a top tier tackle in this class at No. 12. Freeling, the tackle out of Georgia, showed off his all pro level frame and athleticism at the combine, and single-handedly worked himself into being possibly the best tackle in this class. With the Cardinals entering full rebuild mode, adding Freeling as a cornerstone to your offensive line gets your rebuild started right.
13. Los Angeles Rams (Via. ATL)
Pick: Makai Lemon (WR, USC)
At No. 13 the Rams are spoiled. After addressing the secondary in free agency they truly have no glaring flaws as a team, so why not grab a wide receiver for the future. With Davante Adams getting older and Puka Nacua struggling to stay out of the headlines, grabbing Makai Lemon as a third star receiver is far from a bad bet. Despite Lemon’s smaller stature he proved his ability to catch anything and work at any point in the field, his tenacity and play making makes him a perfect pairing for McVay’s system, and a great move for both sides.
14. Baltimore Ravens
Pick: Jordyn Tyson (WR, Arizona State)
After years of the pass game riding on Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers back, they finally have the chance to get some help from Tyson here at No. 14. While Flowers has been great during his time in Baltimore, he’s struggled to be the sole target in that offense. Adding Tyson to alleviate some pressure would give them both some room to excel and Jackson more options, making this a perfect fit for the Ravens.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pick: Akheem Mesidor (Edge, Miami)
Mesidor out of Miami is the perfect fit for Tampa Bay. For the past few seasons the Buccaneers have been in dire need of a true pass rusher. Although Mesidor has some concerns regarding his age, he is easily one of the best pure pass rushers in this class. Here at No. 15 it’s hard for the Bucs to justify not filling their need in the best way possible by snagging Mesidor before another team has the chance too.
16. New York Jets (Via. IND)
Pick: Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State)
After addressing edge at No. 2 with Bain, now they can confidently address their offensive needs as well. Adding Geno Smith in free agency finally gave them a competent quarterback, so why not give him more weapons? Adding Tate to the room with Garret Wilson and Adonai Mitchell gives this team a strong trio of pass catchers for Smith to throw to this season, and already gives them a better outlook on offense then they’ve had in a long time.
17. Detroit Lions
Pick: Spencer Fano (OT, Utah)
18. Cleveland Browns (Via. MIN)
Pick: Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)
19. Carolina Panthers
Pick: Keldric Faulk (Edge, Auburn)
20. Arizona Cardinals (Via. DAL)
Pick: T.J. Parker (Edge, Clemson)
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Pick: Dillon Theineman (S, Oregon)
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Pick: Olaivavega Ioane (G, Penn. State)
23. Philadelphia Eagles
Pick: Kadyn Proctor (OT, Alabama)
24. Cleveland Browns (Via. JAX)
Pick: Max Iheanachor (OT, ASU)
25. Chicago Bears
Pick: Kayden McDonald (DI, Ohio State)
26. Buffalo Bills
Pick: C.J. Allen (LB, Georgia)
27. San Francisco 49ers
Pick: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo)
28. Houston Texans
Pick: Peter Woods (DI, Clemson)
29. Kansas City Chiefs (Via. LAR)
Pick: Avieon Terell (CB, Clemson)
30. Miami Dolphins (Via. DEN)
Pick: Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana)
31. New England Patriots
Pick: Zion Young (Edge, Missouri)
32. Seattle Seahawks
Pick: Cashius Howell (Edge, Texas A&M)