{"id":818509,"date":"2026-03-18T04:54:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T04:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/818509\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T04:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T04:54:27","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-daniel-jeremiah-makes-major-changes-in-mock-3-0-after-early-free-agency-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/818509\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL Draft: Daniel Jeremiah makes major changes in mock 3.0 after early free agency moves"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 NFL Draft has moved into focus across the league. Free agency is now over, with teams filling needs throughout their respective rosters. Next up is adding a few rookies into the mix, hoping to strike gold on a player during a team-friendly deal.<\/p>\n

Round One always receives the most attention, as most players are expected to make an immediate impact. Plenty of talent is going to be available for teams to select from. Exactly how things play out, we will have to wait and see.<\/p>\n

But NFL Network\u2019s Daniel Jeremiah gave it a go, releasing his third mock draft. He gave his thoughts on where prospects fit following free agency. You can check out the full thing here<\/a>, beginning with the lone quarterback of Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Mendoza dazzled while helping Indiana win the program\u2019s first College Football Playoff<\/a> national championship. There does not appear to be much debate as to what Las Vegas does here, snagging their quarterback of the future.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cI still expect the Raiders to add a veteran quarterback this offseason, so they won\u2019t need to rush the rookie onto the field.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ArvellArvell Reese (Birm\/Lettermen Row)<\/p>\n

The Jets are still in rebuilding mode under second-year head coach Aaron Glenn<\/a>. Given his defensive background, going with a guy who possesses elite traits, while being versatile, is not too surprising.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cReese, with experience playing on the line and off the ball, gives the Jets more scheme flexibility in their 3-4 defense.\u201d<\/p>\n

Offensive line play was not good last season in Arizona, with or without Kyler Murray<\/a>. Jeremiah gives the Cardinals his top offensive tackle, believing the opportunity to start right away is there.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cArizona lands the draft\u2019s top offensive lineman in Mauigoa. He\u2019s a plug-and-play guy at right tackle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Love might be the most popular name of the NFL Draft cycle, dazzling teams throughout. His journey from South Bend will make its way to Nashville, giving the Titans an elite offensive duo.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cTennessee addressed a lot of its defensive needs\u00a0in free agency, which frees the team up to take my\u00a0No. 2 player in the draft\u00a0to help\u00a0Cam Ward<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

5. New York Giants \u2013 Ohio State LB Sonny Styles<\/a><\/p>\n

\"SonnySonny Styles (Birm\/Lettermen Row)<\/p>\n

John Harbaugh<\/a> is looking to rebuild the identity of the New York Giants. Getting a franchise linebacker, who can do a little more, could prove to be a great way to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cStyles would be a monster playing behind the Giants\u2019 dynamic front line.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Cleveland Browns \u2013 Ohio State WR Carnell Tate<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremiah discussed Cleveland\u2019s need to find an offensive tackle and wide receiver on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. He has them taking a risk at No. 6, keeping an Ohio State player in the Buckeye State.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cThey\u2019re willing to gamble that a Round 1-caliber OT will be waiting for them at Pick No. 24, selecting the highly enticing Tate here.\u201d<\/p>\n

7. Washington Commanders \u2013 Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr.<\/a><\/p>\n

Bain was up there, if not alone, as one of the best pass rushers in college football. His arm length became a storyline coming out of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. But have no fear, as Jeremiah still places him inside the top 10.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cBain has the versatility to play from the edge on early downs and then slide inside in sub packages.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"David\u00a9 Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Speaking of EDGE rushers, Bailey is right up there with Bain. Texas Tech arguably had the best defensive line in the country during 2025\u2019s run. Bailey was a major reason why, becoming the program\u2019s third first-round pick since Patrick Mahomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cWith few young, established pass rushers on the roster, New Orleans could use some fresh legs off the edge. Bailey gives the Saints a true fastball to throw at opposing offenses.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mahomes will go from a Texas Tech player getting taken to getting some protection up front. Jeremiah highlighted how the Chiefs will have a bit of an advantage here due to relationships.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cThe Chiefs will have excellent information on him because of Andy Reid\u2019s relationship with former Utah head coach (and former BYU<\/a> teammate) Kyle Whittingham<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

10. Cincinnati Bengals \u2013 Ohio State S Caleb Downs<\/a><\/p>\n

Cincinnati cannot get much worse on defense. Especially if somebody like Downs is on the roster. Considered an elite player for three years at the college level, many expect Downs to do the same at the next level.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah: \u201cThe Bengals can take the best defensive player available here. Downs has versatility, and his Big Ten pedigree will be well received by Cincinnati\u2019s decision-makers.\u201d<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft: Picks No. 11-32 in Daniel Jeremiah mock 3.0<\/p>\n

11. Miami Dolphins \u2013 LSU<\/a> CB Mansoor Delane<\/a>
12. Dallas Cowboys \u2013 Tennessee<\/a> CB Jermod McCoy<\/a>
13. Los Angeles Rams \u2013 USC<\/a> WR Makai Lemon<\/a>
14. Baltimore Ravens \u2013 Arizona State<\/a> WR Jordyn Tyson<\/a>
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers \u2013 Miami EDGE Akheem Mesidor<\/a>
16. New York Jets \u2013 Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr.<\/a>
17. Detroit Lions \u2013 Georgia<\/a> OT Monroe Feeling<\/a>
18. Minnesota Vikings \u2013 Oregon<\/a> S Dillon Thieneman<\/a>
19. Carolina Panthers \u2013 Texas A&M<\/a> WR KC Concepcion<\/a>
20. Dallas Cowboys \u2013 Clemson<\/a> EDGE T.J. Parker<\/a>
21. Pittsburgh Steelers \u2013 Clemson OT Blake Miller<\/a>
22. Los Angeles Chargers \u2013 Penn State<\/a> iOL Olaivavega Ioane<\/a>
23. Philadelphia Eagles \u2013 Alabama<\/a> OT Kadyn Proctor<\/a>
24. Cleveland Browns \u2013 Utah OT Caleb Lomu<\/a>
25. Chicago Bears \u2013 Toledo<\/a> S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren<\/a>
26. Buffalo Bills \u2013 Texas A&M EDGE Cashius Howell<\/a>
27. San Francisco 49ers \u2013 Oregon TE Kenyon Sediq<\/a>
28. Houston Texans \u2013 Texas A&M iOL Chase Bisontis<\/a>
29. Kansas City Chiefs \u2013 Tennessee CB Colton Hood<\/a>
30. Miami Dolphins \u2013 Auburn<\/a> EDGE Keldric Faulk<\/a>
31. New England Patriots \u2013 Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald<\/a>
32. Seattle Seahawks \u2013 Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 2026 NFL Draft has moved into focus across the league. Free agency is now over, with teams…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":818510,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[4],"tags":[40550,40956,11868,5782,5783,5784,9384,40456,51594,9387,5791,90218,26735,7,5795,90221,9391,5798,20645,5799,84482,107452,5800,26737,11876,32679,99465,6,15,51157,5808,34445,5809,5810,34447],"class_list":["post-818509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nfl-draft","tag-akheem-mesidor-20-clearwater-academy-international","tag-arvell-reese-23-glenville","tag-blake-miller-22-strongsville","tag-caleb-downs-23-mill-creek","tag-caleb-lomu-23-highland","tag-carnell-tate-23-img-academy","tag-cashius-howell-21-rockhurst","tag-chase-bisontis-23-don-bosco-prep","tag-colton-hood-23-eagles-landing-christian-academy","tag-david-bailey-22-mater-dei","tag-dillon-thieneman-23-westfield","tag-emmanuel-mcneil-warren-22-lakewood","tag-fernando-mendoza-22-columbus","tag-football","tag-francis-mauigoa-23-img-academy","tag-jadarian-price-22-denison","tag-jeremiyah-love-23-christian-brothers-college","tag-jermod-mccoy-23-whitehouse","tag-jordyn-tyson-22-independence","tag-kadyn-proctor-23-southeast-polk","tag-kayden-mcdonald-23-north-gwinnett","tag-kc-concepcion-23-chambers","tag-keldric-faulk-23-highland-home","tag-kenyon-sadiq-23-skyline-senior","tag-makai-lemon-23-los-alamitos","tag-mansoor-delane-22-archbishop-spalding","tag-monroe-freeling-23-oceanside-collegiate-academy","tag-nfl","tag-nfl-draft","tag-omar-cooper-22-lawrence-north","tag-rueben-bain-23-miami-central","tag-sonny-styles-22-pickerington-central","tag-spencer-fano-23-timpview","tag-t-j-parker-23-central","tag-vega-ioane-22-graham-kapowsin"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":"Validation failed: Text character limit of 500 exceeded"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=818509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/818510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=818509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=818509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=818509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}