Nearly at the end of October and through to November, what does the current NFL Draft board look like? This 2026 NFL Mock Draft explores the current draft order, the opportunities specific teams will have, and the prospects rising fast.
1) New York Jets
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
It’s a close three-man race, but Fernando Mendoza is my current QB1 in the 2026 NFL Draft, and a prospect truly worthy of the first overall pick.
Mendoza has the prototypical size, athleticism, and arm talent at 6’5″, 225 pounds, but it’s his anticipatory feel, resilient poise, efficient operation, and unflinching accuracy that sets him apart.
2) Miami Dolphins
Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Dante Moore is a close second-place on my current 2026 NFL Draft board, but the 6’3″, 208-pound passer is in the QB1 mix, and for a Dolphins team likely nearing a QB reset, he presents a potential upgrade.
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At his size, with his easy arm talent, layering ability, underrated mobility, age-defying field vision, and composure in tight situations, Moore bears a striking similarity to C.J. Stroud.
3) New Orleans Saints
Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State
The Saints could target a QB here, but if Spencer Rattler rebounds and earns more time, this could be an opportunity for New Orleans to infuse the roster with blue-chip talent.
At 6’4″, 243 pounds, Arvell Reese has a truly inhuman blend of explosiveness, raw power, strength, and short-area quickness, and he has the potential to be an X-factor off the edge and a brick wall on edge-setting downs.
4) Tennessee Titans
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Titans have an abundance of holes, but the presence of Cam Ward entering a crucial second season emphasizes the need to upgrade the offense around him. Wide receiver is chief among the areas of need.
At 6’3″, 195 pounds, Carnell Tate fits the profile of a true WR1, and he’s played like it in 2025. He’s an elite route runner, an elite catch-point operator, and he immediately skews the defense’s attention and opens opportunities for others.
5) Baltimore Ravens
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
Depending on how the board falls, the Ravens could luck into an envy-inducing value addition early in the NFL Draft. In this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, it’s Rueben Bain Jr. who falls to them.
It hasn’t always shown on the stat sheet, but Bain has been a game-wrecker in 2025, and now that he’s fully healthy, his explosive element shines. At 6’3″, 275 pounds, he has an uncommonly contact-strong build, but also has the burst, bend, and hands to disrupt.
6) Cleveland Browns
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
In some years, getting the third-place consolation prize at QB would be a bad thing. But for the Browns, the 2026 NFL Draft offers enough quality QB talent at the top end that they might be able to get away with not picking first or second.
At 6’2″, 208 pounds, Ty Simpson is a bit smaller than the prototypical mold, but he’s nonetheless a cerebral in-structure and out-of-structure passer. He has great pocket instincts, processing, and accuracy, and the athleticism and arm talent to capitalize on them.
7) Las Vegas Raiders
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
The Raiders could go with offensive line help here, but with Jakobi Meyers set to leave in 2026 and rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton failing to produce, Las Vegas might need to target a bona fide WR1 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
At around 6’1″, 195 pounds, Tyson downsizes a touch from Meyers, but Tyson’s three-level dynamic ability is near-unmatched in the 2026 class. He’s a fluid and instinctive separator, an acrobatic catch artist, an explosive vertical presence, and a venerable RAC weapon.
8) New York Giants
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Whether or not there’s a new regime for the Giants in 2026, it’s unlikely that Jaxson Dart goes the way of Josh Rosen after how he’s played in his first four starts. The priority should be giving Dart the proper support to succeed, and it starts up front.
Caleb Lomu is my top pure OT in the 2026 NFL Draft. He’ll have to make the switch to RT, but he has the athleticism, leverage-acquisition skills, balance, and hyper-elite flexibility to help him make the change, and he’s improved his run-game power in 2025.
9) Arizona Cardinals
Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (FL)
The Cardinals have a lot of issues to address on offense — maybe quarterback among them — but there are only so many that make sense with a late Top 10 pick. The value lined up best on the offensive line, where Arizona has prospective holds at right tackle and guard.
Francis Mauigoa is a unique prospect who could feasibly fill either role for the Cardinals. He’s a natural RT with elite athleticism, range, and hand power at 6’6″, 315 pounds, but with middling arm length, he could ultimately project better on the interior.
10) Houston Texans
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
I would’ve liked to infuse the offensive line with talent here, but I didn’t like how the board fell for Houston at that spot. So we’re waiting for Round 2 in the trenches. In Round 1, we’re getting a game-changer in the backfield.
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Woody Marks has been a nice find, but the Texans need a ground-game catalyst who can create running lanes and big plays all at once. Jeremiyah Love fits the bill with the combined explosion, twitch, creative IQ, and physicality to bring shades of Ahman Green.
11) Cincinnati Bengals
Caleb Downs, DB, Ohio State
The DJ Turner II breakout has been a welcome development for the Bengals, but there’s still work to do in the secondary. The Geno Stone signing hasn’t worked out, and in particular, help at safety is desperately needed. Caleb Downs suffices at this stage.
Safeties don’t always get respect with positional value, but Downs has my highest raw grade in the class. At 6’0″, 205 pounds, he’s endlessly versatile in coverage, extremely proficient in support and contact situations, and functions as a true melding presence.
12) Washington Commanders
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The Washington Commanders neglected the wide receiver position in the 2025 offseason, and now the cracks are starting to show in their passing game. Terry McLaurin is getting older, and the Commanders need a respectable complement sooner rather than later.
Makai Lemon goes third off the board in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, but he’s a definite WR1 candidate, specializing as a 1-on-1 winner and RAC specialist. At 5’11”, 195 pounds, his explosive, agile creation is reminiscent of Golden Tate, and he’s ice-cold at the catch point.
13) Minnesota Vikings
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The Vikings are a difficult team to mock for, especially at this spot. We’re not quite having the QB conversation yet, but even beyond that, the value isn’t great at positions like safety and linebacker. Drafting high-end talent for the future might be the optimal move.
Keldric Faulk remains raw as a pass-rusher, but at 6’6″, 275 pounds, he has a lab-built combination of explosiveness, foot speed, lean mass, length, power, and bend, and he’s already a stalwart run defender. By 2027, he could be a viable three-down starter.
14) Dallas Cowboys
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Shavon Revel is slowly working his way back into the mix for the Cowboys, but Trevon Diggs’ recent injury concerns cast uncertainty on his long-term future with the team. If they chose to do so, the Cowboys could reset effectively at CB in 2026.
Mansoor Delane has been the best CB in college football this year. As Matt Eberflus incorporates more man-coverage tendencies in 2025, Delane has the rapid quickness, mirror-motor proficiency, and two-phase competitiveness to step in without delay.
15) Los Angeles Rams
Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
Sean McVay and Les Snead have proven they can keep the Rams competitive year in and year out, but as Matthew Stafford enters the twilight of his career, keeping him clean and healthy remains the biggest priority. Thus, the offensive line is the target here.
With Rob Havenstein entering free agency, Isaiah World could be a viable replacement from the college ranks. While World is still raw with leverage acquisition, pad level maintenance and placement, he’s an S-tier athlete with size, power, and a mauler mentality.
16) Carolina Panthers
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The Panthers’ roster is young and still growing, but they’re in a relatively good spot with their contracts. As long as Bryce Young remains competitive, the most pressing order of business should be continuing to fill out his weapons core.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, Kenyon Sadiq could be what many hoped Ja’Tavion Sanders would be. Sadiq is a smooth and explosive athlete with natural zone-beating tendencies. He can make high-difficulty catches, accrue RAC, and he’s an elite blocker on top of it all.
17) Kansas City Chiefs
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
The Chiefs, under Steve Spagnuolo, have proven themselves adept at coaching up talent on defense. That said, with both Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams entering free agency in 2026, they may need to re-up on talent.
There might not be a more Spagnuolo-coded CB in the 2026 NFL Draft than Davison Igbinosun. At 6’2″, 195 pounds, Igbinosun is explosive, twitchy, and surprisingly fluid, with a proactive, authoritative, and biting physicality that underpins his game on all downs.
18) Chicago Bears
Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
Ideally, EDGE would’ve been a feasible option here, but there isn’t a great deal of optimal-value targets in the mid-Round 1 range at that position. Because of this, I valued the board and added a versatile, high-upside talent to the other trench unit.
Spencer Fano is the Utes’ current right tackle. Still, he played left tackle as a true freshman and also projects well inside with his explosiveness and power drive — if the Bears eventually move on from Jonah Jackson earlier than expected.
19) Cleveland Browns
Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
Kadyn Proctor had a rough start to the year, but he’s since righted the ship and put some of his best games yet on tape — not just this season, but for his overall career. His performance against Tennessee, against comparable early-round talent, was lights-out.
At 6’7″, 360 pounds, Proctor could stand to trim down a bit in the NFL, but the point stands that he’s a massive, physically dominating player with elite power, torque, and strength at the point, and he also has great burst and leverage acquisition for his size.
20) Los Angeles Chargers
Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
Interior offensive line would’ve been the ideal target here, but there weren’t a ton of great value options present for the Chargers. Because of this, I decided to go “best player available” and snag a blue-chip raw talent seeking a redemption opportunity.
Woods entered the season as my No. 1 overall player, but amid Clemson’s collapse, Woods’ film too has regressed. There are still flashes, however, and Jesse Minter (if he’s still in LA) could maximize Woods’ potential as a universally alignment-versatile attack ordinance.
21) Buffalo Bills
Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Josh Allen has kept the Bills’ passing game firing on all cylinders, but the limitations of Keon Coleman in his desired role are starting to become evident for Buffalo. The Bills have too many WRs who can’t beat press or dictate defensive attention. That needs to change.
At 6’2″, 227 pounds, Chris Bell has fielded archetypal comparisons to A.J. Brown, and he could be just what Buffalo needs. He’s an ultra-explosive RAC threat and a 50-50 ball dominator, but he also flashes the stop-and-start and zone IQ to separate independently.
22) Seattle Seahawks
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
In Jermod McCoy’s stead, Colton Hood has morphed into one of the better CB prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft for Tennessee this season. There’s still work for Hood to do if he wants to enter the CB1 conversation, but he’s undeniably on the first-round radar with his play.
At a long 6’0″, 195 pounds, Hood has the desired physical framework for Mike Macdonald on the boundary. He’s a fast reactor in press and off-man, with great processing, spatial reasoning, and closing burst in zone. If he can improve his discipline, he’s a lockdown CB.
23) Los Angeles Rams
LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
An honest assessment of LaNorris Sellers’ 2025 film brings about this conclusion: He should probably return to school and transfer to a better environment. But if he does declare, he likely slots in as QB4 behind the top trio, and a late first-round pick.
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Even with his warts as an operator, Sellers’ hyper-elite physical foundation will be enough to earn him Round 1 appeal. A team like the Rams could snag him with their second pick and let him develop behind Stafford, in perhaps the most QB-friendly setting in the league.
24) Detroit Lions
Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
Less than two years into a career that’s been riddled with medical questions and inconsistent play, the Lions have to at least hedge for Terrion Arnold’s eventual departure. Even if Arnold stays long-term, a third high-quality CB can take the pressure off.
With Arnold and Keith Abney II on the boundary, and DJ Reed manning the slot, the Lions could have one of the better CB rooms in the league. Abney is a fleet-footed, smooth operator at 6’0″, 195 pounds, with impressive processing and playmaking ability.
25) Pittsburgh Steelers
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Unexpected circumstances have positioned the Steelers as the favorites to win the AFC North and secure a postseason berth in 2025, but there’s still work to do before this team is a sustained contender year in and year out. Adding youth at CB is one such key.
Joey Porter Jr. has struggled at times, and Darius Slay is a short-term rental. In this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, I targeted a CB who resembles Slay: Jermod McCoy. McCoy hasn’t played in 2025, but his 2024 tape is elite and showcases his man-coverage prowess.
26) Denver Broncos
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Caleb Banks has barely played in 2025 due to a foot injury that required surgery, but as an upperclassman, he may still declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. If he does, teams would be wise not to forget how good he is when healthy. Denver capitalizes here.
There’s some uncertainty with Banks’ profile, but at 6’6″, 330 pounds with over 35″ arms, he’s a hyper-elite physical specimen with uncommon burst, twitch, and finishing flexibility at his size. When he’s healthy, he’s an alignment-versatile force, with unmatched upside.
27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The Buccaneers are sitting pretty with Baker Mayfield, Emeka Egbuka, a stalwart offensive line (when healthy), and a voracious defense led by Todd Bowles. But the 2026 NFL Draft will give them a chance to target specific holes, and LB is at the top of the list.
Lavonte David might be on the way out, and SirVocea Dennis has not developed as hoped. Sonny Styles is a Top 15 prospect on my board, and profiles as a three-down starter with excellent coverage instincts, gap-to-gap range, and processing ability in the box.
28) Philadelphia Eagles
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
The Eagles banked on the pieces they had in-house at the EDGE position this year, and the decision hasn’t entirely panned out. Philadelphia may need to invest heavily at the position once again in the 2026 NFL Draft, and at this stage, David Bailey is solid value.
At 6’3″, 248 pounds, with high-end proportional length, arc-running explosiveness, wicked lateral agility, and formidable speed-to-power, Bailey has the tools to be a vital pass-rush catalyst, and he also flashes good stack-and-shed ability in run defense.
29) New England Patriots
Kamari Ramsey, DB, USC
The Patriots are set to lose nickel CB Marcus Jones in free agency, potentially, and they could also use additional help at safety. In this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, Kamari Ramsey might enable Mike Vrabel to upgrade at nickel, while infusing the group with safety versatility.
At 6’0″, 205 pounds, Ramsey excels as a “glue guy” in the secondary. He’s played a primary safety role before, managing space on the back end, but he’s transitioned seamlessly to a nickel role in 2025 with his supercharged athleticism, fluid recalibration, and physicality.
30) San Francisco 49ers
Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OL, Wake Forest
Trent Williams is still playing at an incredibly high level. Still, the 49ers can’t go wrong by continuing to invest in their offensive line’s future, especially when the value of the board is suspect everywhere else. Fa’alili Fa’amoe is the pick in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
At 6’5″, 318 pounds, with near-34″ arms and wicked explosion off the snap, Fa’amoe has the raw traits to flourish in San Francisco’s scheme, and he’s also a ready-made pass protector on Day 1. He could wait in the wings at OT or rotate inside to guard and thrive.
31) Dallas Cowboys
CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
The Cowboys’ run defense has been one of the team’s biggest thorns in their side in an otherwise inspiring 2025 season, and the linebacker position is a big reason why. Dallas needs an upgrade at the second level, and CJ Allen suffices late in Round 1.
The 6’1″, 235-pound Allen is around average size for the position, and there are times when his take-on and block deconstruction can improve. But there’s no denying his processing speed, gap intelligence, and attacking burst, and he’s great in coverage, too.
32) Indianapolis Colts
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Colts’ 2025 season has been a much-welcome surprise; Super Bowl odds have them as favorites to contend for the ultimate crown in February. But even with this success, looking ahead is essential, and the NFL Draft will help them build on this momentum.
Especially if Lou Anarumo stays, Indianapolis needs a personnel overhaul at boundary CB. Avieon Terrell is undersized, but he fits Anarumo’s preferences to a tee with his ability to get in the grill of his WR, match in man coverage, and impact the ball any way he can.
2026 NFL Mock Draft | Round 2
33) New York Jets
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
34) New Orleans Saints
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
35) Tennessee Titans
Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
36) Miami Dolphins
Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
37) Baltimore Ravens
Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
38) Las Vegas Raiders
Drew Shelton, OL, Penn State
39) New York Giants
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
40) Arizona Cardinals
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
41) Cleveland Browns
Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
42) Houston Texans
Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa
43) Houston Texans
Iapani Laloulu, OC, Oregon
44) Minnesota Vikings
AJ Haulcy, S, LSU
45) Cincinnati Bengals
Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama
46) Atlanta Falcons
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
47) Dallas Cowboys
Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas
48) Kansas City Chiefs
Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
49) Carolina Panthers
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
50) Chicago Bears
Amare Ferrell, S, Indiana
51) Jacksonville Jaguars
A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
52) Los Angeles Chargers
Cayden Green, OG, Missouri
53) Buffalo Bills
LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
54) Los Angeles Rams
Jermaine Mathews Jr., CB, Ohio State
55) Detroit Lions
Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
56) Seattle Seahawks
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
57) Pittsburgh Steelers
Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
59) Philadelphia Eagles
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
60) Denver Broncos
Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
61) San Francisco 49ers
Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Auburn
62) New England Patriots
Jaishawn Barham, LB/EDGE, Michigan
63) Green Bay Packers
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
64) Indianapolis Colts
Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
