Yes, the NFL season is in full swing. And with the Chicago Bears on the bye, it might not be a bad time to run through an NFL mock draft. Sure, it’s a bit early, but the draft board is starting to play itself out, and the college football season is winding down.
So, with less than six months to go until the big day, let’s run through a mock and have some fun.
1. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Jeremiah Smith – Ohio State
At the beginning of this season, no one would have guessed a non-QB would be going number one. But the quarterbacks have underwhelmed, and Smith has been every bit of the star we expected. Plus, the Chargers aren’t very likely to move on from Justin Herbert. So this would feel like a layup.
2. Tennessee Titans: EDGE Collin Simmons – Texas
Tennessee traded its best defensive player, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, to the Bears. So would the Titans go get the top defensive lineman in this draft? Collin Simmons looks like a can’t-miss prospect, and I’m sure Robert Saleh would love him. The question is, do they believe in Cam Ward, and if not, do they believe in a QB in the draft this early?
3. Miami Dolphins: QB CJ Carr – Notre Dame
I’ve been saying since last year that Carr is the best prospect in this draft. Currently, he’s favored to win the Heisman Trophy and just led Notre Dame to a win over No. 1 Miami. He’s led a potent Fighting Irish offense that has struggled to run the ball. He barely turns the ball over. And he makes pro throws week after week. If Miami doesn’t see Malik Willis as their long-term option (I don’t think they do), I think they take Carr.
Nov 8, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to pass against the Navy Midshipmen during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina – Imagn Images4. New York Jets (via Indianapolis): QB Drew Mestemaker – Oklahoma State
Mestemaker has had a strong year for Oklahoma State after transferring from North Texas, and is positioning himself to be a top-five pick. Can he finally be the answer to the Jets’ QB problems?
5. Philadelphia Eagles: OT Trevor Lauck – Iowa
Philly’s offensive line has been a mess this season, and they need to replace Lane Johnson. Lauck is a mauler in the run game, but has been strong in pass protection as well. He’d be a great addition for the Eagles.
6. New York Jets: CB Leonard Moore – Notre Dame
The Jets moved Sauce Gardner a year ago and began to rebuild their roster through the draft. This pick brings in his replacement in the form of the top corner in this year’s draft class.
7. Washington Commanders: EDGE Dylan Stewart – South Carolina
Sonny Styles has been a home run of a pick for them so far; now they add an edge rusher with a high ceiling in the form of Dylan Stewart.
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Charlie Becker – Indiana
The Bucs really miss Mike Evans. They have a solid receiving corps, but not really the reliable option to turn to when they really need a first down or touchdown. Becker has some of the surest hands in college football, a big frame, and has been a huge playmaker for the Hoosiers for nearly two seasons now. I think he’d fit exactly what Tampa needs.
9. Arizona Cardinals: QB Darian Mensah – Miami
This pick might depend on how Mensah’s predecessor at Miami, Carson Beck, fares over the rest of the season. But if Beck doesn’t look great, Arizona will be in the market for a quarterback, and Mensah has been strong for the Hurricanes this season.
Sep 10, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) looks to throw in the first half against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro – Imagn Images10. Atlanta Falcons: CB Ellis Robinson IV – Georgia
Atlanta’s defense still has some holes to fill. While they could take a shot at a quarterback here too, I think keeping Robinson IV at home in Georgia would make a lot of sense for them here.
11. Houston Texans: DL Will Echols – Ole Miss
When in doubt, add depth in the trenches. The Texans could opt for the offensive side of the line of scrimmage here too, but Echols would be a great fit in Houston on a defense that has underachieved a bit this season.
12. New Orleans Saints: WR Cam Coleman – Texas
The Saints have some solid pass catchers, but they don’t have the guy yet. Chris Olave is close, but he’s had health issues since being drafted. Coleman has all the tools to be a star in the NFL, and if he can put it all together, he’d be a great fit in New Orleans for a team that needs one.
13. New York Jets (via Dallas): LB Chris Cole – Georgia
The Jets aren’t terribly far off in terms of talent. They don’t necessarily have to reach for a huge need here. So they need to start stacking good football players. Chris Cole feels like a safe bet to be an impact player in the NFL and a solid fit for the Jets. It’s hard to go wrong with Georgia defenders.
14. Baltimore Ravens: LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa – Notre Dame
The Ravens have a history of taking the best player available, regardless of position. Or at least not reaching for positions of need. Viliamu-Asa is a good linebacker who can step in right away and help Baltimore’s defense. He’s strong against the run, but athletic enough in pass coverage as well.
15. Las Vegas Raiders: OT Jordan Seaton – LSU
Seaton is a great pass blocker who struggles in the run game at times, but he has all the tools to develop into a really good tackle at the next level. The Raiders building in the trenches makes sense.
16. Cleveland Browns: QB Dante Moore – Oregon
Moore might not come out for the draft after his brutal head injury against USC. But if he gets healthy, and he likely will, I think heading to the draft makes sense. He might not go as high as second overall like he was projected last year, but he still has traits NFL teams will love, and will almost certainly be a first-round pick. The Browns will likely need a QB going into next season, and Moore in the middle of the first round might actually be a steal.
Nov 14, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) throws a pass for a first down during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen – Imagn Images17. Seattle Seahawks: CB KJ Bolden – Georgia
Bolden is a corner, but can kind of play all over the secondary. He feels like a perfect addition to a Seahawks team that is great at keeping offenses on their toes and guessing.
18. Cleveland Browns (via Los Angeles Rams): EDGE Jordan Ross – LSU
There are a few different directions Cleveland could go here, but another edge opposite Jared Verse would be nice, and Ross has had a good season for LSU.
19. Carolina Panthers: EDGE Yhonzae Pierre – Alabama
The ability to get after the quarterback has been a need of the Panthers for a while now, and Pierre gives them a long-term option with some serious upside.
20. New England Patriots: IOL Greg Johnson – Minnesota
The Patriots still need to bolster the interior of their offensive line. While that’s not a sexy position in the first round, it can be an effective one. Johnson can play center or guard and provide some help up front for New England.
21. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay): CB Ashton Hampton – Clemson
The Cowboys’ defense is still a bit of a mess, and they could really use a cover corner. While Clemson’s season hasn’t been great, Hampton is still a talented player who can help Dallas in the secondary.
22. New York Giants: DT Xavier Gilliam – Tennessee
John Harbaugh traded Dexter Lawrence prior to last year’s draft, then desperately tried to get an offer in for Jeffery Simmons at the trade deadline this season. I think it’s safe to say Harbaugh would like a game-wrecker in the middle of his defensive line. Gilliam has had a breakout year for the Vols’ defense and is making his way toward being a first-round selection.
23. Cincinnati Bengals: OL Kade Pieper – Iowa
The Bengals have made attempts to address the tackle position, but they can use a boost in the middle of their offensive line. Pieper may be a little bit of a reach here in terms of positional value, but he’s a really good player who could provide some help and stability in front of Joe Burrow.
24. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Trevor Goosby – Texas
Tackle has been a position of need for the Chiefs for a few years now. Goosby hurt his knee and will miss the rest of the college football season, but prior to the injury, he was a top-10 prospect. If he comes back healthy, he can be a impactful player at the next level, and could be an answer for the Chiefs at tackle.
25. Philadelphia Eagles (via Jacksonville): WR Nick Marsh – Indiana
The Eagles have a nice group of receivers, but after trading AJ Brown, they’re missing that big go-up-and-get-it type of target. Nick Marsh can do that. He’s an incredible playmaker, and his size and speed could open things up for a talented group of receivers in Philly.
26. Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Jayden Maiava – USC
I think this is the year the Steelers take a QB in the first round, and Maiava seems like a prospect Mike McCarthy would love. He’s big, has a strong arm, and has a ton of experience at USC and in the Big Ten. He can make big-time throws, but also turns the ball over. The risk/reward at this point in the first round, though, is probably worth it. And his experience in college likely makes him more ready on day one to start.
27. Detroit Lions: DT David Stone – Oklahoma
Stone has all the tools and potential to be an outstanding interior defensive lineman. He had really strong campaigns in 2024 and 2025, but hasn’t quite taken off this year like the Sooners probably hoped, partially due to injury. Still, he has all the potential to be a first-round talent, so I wouldn’t be stunned to see Dan Campbell take a shot on a player like him.
28. Minnesota Vikings: QB Trinidad Chambliss – Ole Miss
I think the Vikings probably have to take a shot on a quarterback here. They’ll have some options at the end of the first round. While Chambliss is an older prospect with some flaws, we’ve seen how high the ceiling can be. The Vikings might need to roll the dice and see if he can reach that ceiling.
Rebels Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss 6, The Ole Miss Rebels take on the LSU Tigers. September 19, 2026; Oxford, MS, USA; at Vaught Hemingway Stadium.29. Denver Broncos: WR KJ Duff – Rutgers
The Broncos need help in their receiver room. Jaylen Waddle hasn’t quite caught on in Denver like they’d hoped (at least not yet), and Courtland Sutton is on the wrong side of 30. Duff has a huge frame and has been good for a couple of seasons now for a Rutgers team that doesn’t get all that much attention.
30. Tennessee Titans (via Chicago): QB Austin Simmons – Missouri
The Chicago Bears are 7-2, but are without a first-round pick because of the Jeffery Simmons trade. If the Titans don’t take a QB at the top of the first round, I think they’ll use the Chicago pick in some form to try to get one. Simmons has had a good year for Mizzou, and has entrenched himself in the first-round conversation.
31. San Francisco 49ers: DL A’Mauri Washington – Oregon
The Niners did add DeForest Buckner back to the interior of their defensive line, but they can still use some help there. So here, they go with a player with the size, tools, and athleticism to be a star at the next level.
32. Buffalo Bills: CB Kelley Johnson – Mississippi State
Johnson has a massive 6’4 frame on the outside and has been a shutdown corner for the Bulldogs in a skilled conference. The Bills need help slowing down the pass game, and Johnson can do that.
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