1 / 12026 NFL Mock Draft & Betting Picks Version 2: Where is the Love?1 / 12026 NFL Mock Draft & Betting Picks Version 2: Where is the Love?Andrew CaleySun, April 12, 2026 at 11:57 PM UTC·11 min readWant to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.
Fernando Mendoza is a virtual lock to go at No. 1 overall, and the NFL Draft odds back that up.
However, the NFL Combine just passed, and it allowed some rare athletes like Jeremiyah Love to separate themselves from the pack, forcing teams to consider them in the Top 10, and maybe even the Top 5.
Here’s how my 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Version 2 plays out — plus some NFL Draft picks I'm making right now.
1. Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, IndianaOdds to go No. 1: -20000
The draft cycle is officially here because the Fernando Mendoza slander has started.
No, he’s not an Andrew Luck or Trevor Lawrence prospect. But he’s not Kenny Pickett either. People in the know thought Mendoza could be in this position before this season started because of his physical tools. Then he won everything. The Raiders need a QB, and there’s a reason Mendoza is -20000 to go first overall.
2. Jets: Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio StateOdds to go No. 2: -165
Reese may have been overshadowed by teammate Sonny Styles at the combine, but he’s also an explosive athlete who played linebacker and edge rusher for the Buckeyes. Expect him to be a primary edge rusher in the pros in a similar vein to Micah Parsons. Reese is the -130 favorite to be the No. 2 overall pick.
3. Cardinals: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas TechOdds to go No. 3: +370
I had the Cardinals taking an offensive lineman in my first mock, but they just released Kyler Murray. This roster has holes everywhere, so why not draft an elite player at a premier position? Bailey is that. He was the most productive edge rusher in college football this season, and at +370, there’s value for him to be the No. 3 overall pick.
4. Titans: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre DameOdds to be drafted by TEN: +200
I can’t believe I missed this in my initial mock. I had the Titans getting Cam Ward a weapon and taking wideout Jordyn Tyson. While I like Tyson, he’s not a rare and elite prospect. At least not like Love is. And supporting Ward with a run game could be a great move for his development.
Theoretically, John Harbaugh took this job because he likes the Giants' roster. That includes QB Jaxson Dart.
Keeping him upright is paramount, so grabbing one of the best tackles in the draft is a no-brainer. Mauigoa has great size and has some of the cleanest tape of any prospect in this draft class.
The Browns need a complete overhaul of the offensive line, so they can’t pass up the opportunity to grab one of the top two tackles in this draft class.
Fano is quick-footed in the passing game, and a dawg when it comes to run blocking. He’s the type of guy the Browns can build a line around.
No one saw their stock rise higher at the combine than Styles. The Buckeyes linebacker didn’t just test through the roof, he’s in the upper atmosphere. Styles is the type of defender head coach Dan Quinn would love to get his hands on.
Tyler Shough gave the Saints hope that they found their QB of the future. Now, they need to give him a weapon across from Chris Olave. I have Jordyn Tyson as my WR1, but the Saints have an affinity for Buckeyes wideouts, and Tate does everything well.
9. Chiefs: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, OregonOdds to be drafted by KC: +400