Most NFL analysts predict about 10-12 former SEC standouts will hear their names called in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft later this month in Pittsburgh.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein is not among that group. Zierlein released his updated Round 1 mock draft this week, and he only had 8 former SEC stars going in the first 32 picks.
As you can see below, he has 2 SEC standouts going in the top 10. Tennessee leads the way with 2 first-round picks in this mock:
No. 6 — Monroe Freeling, OL, Georgia — Cleveland Browns No. 7 — Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU — Washington Commanders No. 17 — Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama — Detroit Lions No. 18 — Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee — Minnesota Vikings No. 20 — Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee — Dallas Cowboys No. 22 — Caleb Banks, DL, Florida — Los Angeles Chargers No. 27 — KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M — San Francisco 49ers No. 28 — Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas — Houston TexansWill Zierlein be proven right about the SEC not having as many Round 1 picks as normal? We’ll find out on Thursday, April 23, when Pittsburgh hosts the annual extravaganza.
Who will be taken in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft? Here’s the latest from Kalshi:
Prediction Markets Players Drafted Top 10 in 2026? Learn more about Prediction Markets Kalshi Fernando Mendoza 98% Arvell Reese 96% Jeremiyah Love 96% David Bailey 93% Sonny Styles 87% Rueben Bain Jr. 83% Mansoor Delane 80% Spencer Fano 41% Ty Simpson 11% Trinidad Chambliss 2% PredictNFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein includes 8 SEC players in Round 1 of 2026 NFL Mock Draft Saturday Down South.
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