The NFL is just days away from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft. Teams, fans, and media will gather in Pittsburgh for one of the sport’s premier events.
The draft delivers life-changing moments, shocking trades, and the next wave of professional football talent. It all begins Thursday at 8 PM.
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In the lead-up, mock drafts flood the media landscape, resembling a March Madness bracket. Everyone wants to predict who goes where, which trades unfold, and which teams land the top talent.
Here is one more full first-round 2026 NFL mock draft:
1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza, IndianaThis is the surest bet in the draft. No drama needed — Mendoza heads to the silver and black. The only guaranteed correct pick of any NFL mock draft.
2. New York Jets: WR Carnell Tate, Ohio StateAfter trading for Geno Smith, the Jets must improve their offensive weapons. Tate, the top receiver in the class, forms an exciting Ohio State duo in New York.
3. TRADE Dallas Cowboys (12, 20 for ARI 3, 65): EDGE David Bailey, Texas TechArizona looks to trade down, and Dallas outbids Kansas City to land a local product. Bailey could reignite the Cowboys’ defense.
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4. Tennessee Titans: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio StateHead coach Robert Saleh wants a defensive playmaker. Styles offers versatility, leadership, and the ability to command the defense.
5. New York Giants: WR Makai Lemon, USCLemon joins Malik Nabers to give Jaxson Dart another dynamic weapon. Despite inconsistent buzz, his talent remains undeniable.
6. Cleveland Browns: OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami (FL)With their once-dominant line gone, Cleveland begins rebuilding the trenches. Mauigoa provides a foundational piece.
7. TRADE Kansas City Chiefs (9, 74, 176 for WAS 7, 147): EDGE Arvell Reese, Ohio StateKansas City jumps up for a defensive difference-maker while Washington gains extra capital. Reese continues Ohio State’s dominant draft showing.
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8. New Orleans Saints: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre DameTrade rumors around Alvin Kamara grow louder. Drafting Love strengthens that possibility while boosting the offense.
9. Washington Commanders: S Caleb Downs, Ohio StateAfter trading down, Washington still lands a defensive cornerstone. Downs brings versatility and immediate impact.
10. New York Giants: TE Kenyon Sadiq, OregonThe Giants keep building around Dart. Sadiq adds elite athleticism to an already loaded skill group.
11. Miami Dolphins: S Dillon Thieneman, OregonMiami replaces Minkah Fitzpatrick with a rangy, high-upside safety who rivaled Downs as the top DB in the class.
12. Arizona Cardinals: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona StateTyson stays in-state, giving Arizona another offensive weapon and potentially enticing a veteran quarterback.
13. TRADE Pittsburgh Steelers (21, 85, 135 for LAR 13): OG Olaivavega Ioane, Penn StatePittsburgh addresses a sudden need on the interior line with a plug-and-play starter.