With the Divisional Round now in the books and the Bears’ season unfortunately concluded, it’s a good time to run through another 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
How will the Jets react after Dante Moore’s choice to go back to Oregon? What will the Bears do with the 25th pick?
Let’s get to it.
2026 NFL Mock Draft
1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza – Indiana
As the College Football Playoff moves on, Fernando Mendoza’s stock keeps rising. As of right now, he seems to be the runaway leader in the clubhouse to be the Raiders’ quarterback next season.
2. New York Jets: LB Arvell Reese – Ohio State
So, I guess they won’t be drafting Dante Moore now! After Moore decided to go back to Oregon, the Jets will have to pivot with their second selection. I don’t foresee a quarterback being worth it here, especially with next year’s loaded QB class, so I think they should just take the top player on their board.
3. Arizona Cardinals: EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. – Miami
The Cardinals also probably need to go with the best player available, who at this point might be Rueben Bain Jr. of Miami. There are a few different routes they can go here, but Bain has made a huge impact at a premier position and looks like an outstanding prospect.
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) escapes coverage against Louisville Cardinals offensive lineman Trevonte Sylvester (70) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro – Imagn Images4. Tennessee Titans: WR Jordyn Tyson – Arizona State
I think the Titans will end up taking one of the two top wideouts on the board here between Tyson and Carnell Tate. It just depends on who they value more. I think Tate is more explosive, but Tyson might have the more complete skillset. They’re both very good options with high ceilings.
5. New York Giants: WR Carnell Tate – Ohio State
Tate was a big play machine for Ohio State last season, averaging over 17 yards per reception and finding the endzone nine times. The Giants have some nice weapons already for Jaxson Dart in Malik Nabers and Wan’Dale Robinson. Adding Tate would give them an outstanding over-the-top threat to really stretch the field.
6. Cleveland Browns: OT Spencer Fano – Utah
It’s hard to tell where Cleveland will go from here. I wouldn’t be surprised if they end up taking a receiver here still, and maybe Makai Lemon climbs up the draft board, but as of now, I think they go the safe route and draft a very good tackle.
7. Washington Commanders: S Caleb Downs – Ohio State
Safety might not be considered a premier position, but Caleb Downs is an elite defender and playmaker on that side of the football. I think they’d have a hard time passing on him if this is how the board shook out.
8. New Orleans Saints: RB Jeremiyah Love – Notre Dame
Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore knows the value of a strong running game from his time in Dallas and Philly. Tyler Shough got better every week, and one of the best ways to help a young quarterback along is to have a dynamic running game. Love does just that. He helps in the run game and is a great receiver out of the backfield as well. He gives the Saints a potential dynamic Alvin Kamara replacement.
9. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Francis Mauigoa – Miami
The Chiefs aren’t used to making top ten picks! They use this spot to take one of the top tackles on the board and start to rebuild an offensive line that needs help.
10. Cincinnati Bengals: EDGE David Bailey – Texas Tech
The Bengals need help protecting the quarterback and getting to the quarterback. With the draft’s top tackles off the board, I think going with the best EDGE left makes sense for them here.
11. Miami Dolphins: CB Mansoor Delane – LSU
The Dolphins add arguably the top cornerback in the draft here, which helps fill a big need, despite also needing help in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
12. Dallas Cowboys: EDGE Keldric Faulk – Auburn
Dallas needs help getting to the QB after trading away Micah Parsons. Keldric Faulk has a huge frame and the explosive skillset to make big plays at the next level, and I think the Cowboys would grab him here if he’s still available.
13. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): CB Jermod McCoy – Tennessee
The Rams don’t have a ton of needs, but cornerback is one of them, and they use a rare chance to draft early to fill that hole.
14. Baltimore Ravens: DT Peter Woods – Clemson
The Ravens, as they often do, end up with a talented player who ends up falling to them, and they don’t hesitate to make the pick. Woods has a top-10 ceiling, but he has had a down season, and Baltimore desperately needs help stopping the run. This could be a great landing spot for both sides.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: EDGE Cashius Howell – Texas A&M
The Bucs have to address their struggles getting to the quarterback. It’s not the only thing that cost them their playoff spot this year, but it was really an issue. Howell had a really productive year for Texas A&M with 11.5 sacks.
16. New York Jets (via IND): WR Makai Lemon – USC
Wide receiver might not be their biggest need, but adding Makai Lemon to their group of pass catchers adds a versatile weapon for their young QB. Lemon was outstanding for USC last season and does just about everything well.
17. Detroit Lions: EDGE T.J. Parker – Clemson
Aidan Hutchinson is great, but the Lions have struggled to find a consistent option opposite him. They could very well take a shot at that here with this pick. I wouldn’t be surprised with a corner going here either, but I think they might rely on getting healthier in that position and drafting an EDGE. This is another decision that could also depend on how free agency goes.
18. Minnesota Vikings: CB Avieon Terrell – Clemson
Minnesota’s defense needs some help on the interior D-line despite the Vikings’ spending spree there last offseason, but they need help at cornerback even more. They get one of the top players on the board at that position.
19. Carolina Panthers: WR KC Concepcion – Texas A&M
The Panthers found a really good wideout in last year’s first round in Tet McMillan. This year, I think they could absolutely stand to bring in another young, talented receiver whose skillset would complement McMillan’s very well and give Bryce Young another good option to throw to.
20. Dallas Cowboys (via GB): LB Sonny Styles – Ohio State
At this point of the first round, Dallas might be in “best player available” territory, and Sonny Styles is a really good one. While he doesn’t play at a premier position, he’s incredibly talented and would help Dallas on that side of the ball. Don’t be surprised, however, if Styles moves up in the first round as we get closer to April.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Ty Simpson – Alabama
Ty Simpson didn’t finish the season as strongly as he’d like. However, he’s still an intriguing QB prospect, and the Steelers will need one next season. Whether it’s sitting behind Aaron Rodgers and learning for a year or competing for the starting job, Simpson would make sense here.
Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) passes the ball against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter of the game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong – Imagn Images22. Los Angeles Chargers: IOL Olaivavega Ioane – Penn State
The Chargers’ offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Justin Herbert. They’ve had injuries, so fortifying the interior seems like a very Jim Harbaugh selection.
23. Philadelphia Eagles: OT Kadyn Proctor – Alabama
Proctor has his issues with his footwork and technique, but I think Philly would be a great landing spot for him to develop. There’s no doubt he has the strength and physicality to succeed at the NFL level; he just needs some development. And doing so alongside Lane Johnson (potentially even starting at guard) would be a nice spot for him to get that.
24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): WR Elijah Sarratt – Indiana
Earlier in their draft, Cleveland filled a need at offensive line. Now, they try to do the same at wide receiver. Sarratt has been outstanding for Indiana over the last two seasons, and he seems to get better as the games get bigger. I think he’d be a very good option here.
Dec 6, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter during the 2025 Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin – Imagn Images25. Chicago Bears: DT Kayden McDonald – Ohio State
The Bears need help all along their defensive line, so an EDGE rusher could certainly be in play here, too. But the interior DL has shown to be as big a problem in recent weeks. If McDonald is on the board here, I think that would be a great pick.
26. Buffalo Bills: EDGE Romello Height – Texas Tech
Height had a strong showing in the Orange Bowl against Oregon, and I think he’s going to move up some draft boards as the offseason goes on. Buffalo needs help in their front seven and a long-term option at EDGE. They can address that need here. Taking another wideout will also be on the table, I think.
27. San Francisco 49ers: WR Denzel Boston – Washington
At its best, the 49ers offense has really been humming this season, and they’re done so without a true top wide receiver. Boston might not be a true #1 in the NFL, but he’s another really talented and dynamic option for Kyle Shanahan and that efficient offense.
28. Houston Texans: OT Gennings Dunker – Iowa
Whoever the Texans view as the top offensive lineman on their board here is who they should take. They’ve gotten so much better as the year has gone on, but they still need help up front.
29. Los Angeles Rams: OT Caleb Lomu – Utah
The Rams added a corner earlier in this first-round mock draft. Now, they fill another need with a big tackle out of the Big Ten.
30. New England Patriots: LB CJ Allen – Georgia
Mike Vrabel’s team adds to its defense by taking a really good football player who can step in on day one and likely help right away. Allen may not be the flashiest player at a premier position, but he is a solid one.
31. Denver Broncos: TE Kenyon Sadiq – Oregon
Sean Payton’s offenses are usually at their best when they feature a great tight end. Sadiq would be a really nice fit to go with Bo Nix for a team that doesn’t have a ton of big holes left to fill.
32. Seattle Seahawks: CB Colton Hood – Tennessee
Interior offensive line and cornerback are two of the bigger needs for Seattle in this draft. Given how the board has shaken out in this mock, I think cornerback is the direction they take.
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