Dante Moore is also in this draft class… for now. I got the signal caller involved, even though it feels like he’s staying in college for another year. The season will play out and inevitably everything will be thrown into the trash here, but it’s never too early to try to predict the future and how players will hear their names called on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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2026 NFL Mock Draft 3.0
1. Tennessee Titans — Arvell Reese, LB/Edge, Ohio State
By getting Arvell Reese at No. 1, the Titans get a tone-setting defensive anchor with all the traits the NFL looks for in a first overall selection. His range and versatility are a perfect fit for a defense looking for a true center to build around.
2. New York Giants — Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
New York could be all over the place here, but they decide to follow the Patriots’ blueprint: O-line, no matter what. Even though I see a world where Kadyn Proctor gets enough helium to be the first linemen off the board, Spencer Fano is currently a better prospect and the pick for the Giants.
3. Cleveland Browns — Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
To make this choice, you must answer one question. “Is Kevin Stefanski the Browns’ head coach in 2026?” My answer is yes, and he doesn’t take a QB in the top three; the Browns go with BPA and make Caleb Downs the highest rated safety of all time. It’s well deserved because he’s probably the best football player in college.
4. New Orleans Saints — Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
Tyler Shough still has a few weeks to prove he is the Saints’ QB1 next year. If he does, the Saints will sprint to the board to sign Rueben Bain Jr. – aka a younger Cameron Jordan – to replace Cameron Jordan as he walks away from football.
5. New York Jets — Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
If I were the Jets’ team builder, I wouldn’t take a QB with such a poor roster. But I’m not their team builder, and with two first-round picks, it will be difficult for New York to pass on Fernando Mendoza, who is having a fantastic year in Indiana.
6. Las Vegas Raiders — Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Geno Smith isn’t the answer, and it’s time for the Raiders to get their next quarterback. Ty Simpson isn’t a complete prospect, but he’s worth a first-round pick and a very strong matchup in Vegas alongside Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers.
7. Washington Commanders – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Washington isn’t rebuilding, so a top-ten pick is a bit of a luxury for a team looking to bounce back right away. Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel aren’t getting any younger, and Jordyn Tyson would be a great player to pair with Jayden Daniels in the near future.
8. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL) — David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
David Bailey isn’t built like the typical top-ten edge rushers, but he is a threat. The Rams adding him to their already dangerous defense is a match made in Heaven… or a nightmare if you’re an opposing quarterback.
9. Cincinnati Bengals — Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn
Obviously the offensive line is on the table here, but Cincy’s defense is terrible and is going to lose Trey Hendrickson. Keldric Faulk is a powerful edge attacker who will right the ship for the Bengals’ defensive unit.
10. Arizona Cardinals — Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
Kadyn Proctor is a huge, athletic offensive lineman who has top ten rankings on his profile. Whether it’s Kyler Murray or someone else at center for the Cardinals, Proctor will be called in to keep them afloat.
11. Miami Dolphins — Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Tyreek Hill out, Makai Lemon in. The tea leaves read that the Dolphins won’t move on from Tua Tagovailoa because of money and Mike McDaniel because of some potential late-season wins. Sometimes a match between a player and a team makes so much sense.
12. Dallas Cowboys — Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
NO, I’m not going back to the Cowboys again. Building a defense that attacks up front and stops the run is priority number one for Dallas, and Peter Woods would be a 12 value.
13. Minnesota Vikings — Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Mansoor Delane has been one of the biggest risers this season and could end up CB1 if we don’t see much of Jermod McCoy. The Vikes need more playmakers in the secondary, and Delane is a great find in the middle of Round 1.
14. Baltimore Ravens — Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
Man, this is such a Ravens pick. You get a huge, mean, tone-setting lineman who just wants to take guys off the line of scrimmage. He fits their identity perfectly and could be their blind protector for the next ten years.
15. Kansas City Chiefs — Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
After pick 10 or so, Love will be the BPA on each team’s board. This one is scary for the rest of the league. A back with legitimate juice, great hands and real three-down ability in Andy Reid’s offense… yeah, that’s a problem. He just adds another wrinkle defense for us to worry about.
16. Houston Texans — Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa
If you’re CJ Stroud, you laugh at this choice. Dunker is big, powerful, mean in the run game and built to anchor in pass pro. Houston just keeps piling protection around their franchise guy.
17. Carolina Panthers — TJ Parker, Rand, Clemson
This is exactly what the Panthers have been missing. Parker is explosive off the edge, plays angry and gets after the quarterback in a hurry. He feels like a man who will immediately become the heart of that defense.
18. Detroit Lions — Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
I like this fit. Tate is smooth and reliable, has great body control and is just a perfect addition to what they already have. He feels like someone Jared Goff will trust right away. Carnell Tate is definitely a Dan Campbell guy.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
This is totally a Todd Bowles-like defender. Physical, confident, likes to pressure and compete on the line. It’s easy to imagine the Bucs’ brass sprinting to the podium to get a D-back with McCoy’s headline.
20. Cleveland Browns (via JAX) — Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Terrell is super sticky in coverage and doesn’t back down from anyone. Cleveland is getting even tougher on the outside, and that secondary is starting to look really scary, especially after selecting Caleb Downs earlier in this draft.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Honestly, this just feels right for Pittsburgh. Hill is fast, violent and instinctive, basically everything you expect from a Steelers linebacker. Plug him in and let him hunt.
22. Los Angeles Chargers — Matayo Uiagalelei, Edge, Oregon
Matayo Uiagalelei looks like he was built in a lab: tall, powerful and still athletic enough to bend the edge. The Chargers are finally getting the presence they’ve been missing.
23. San Francisco 49ers — Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
The Niners need some beef, they’re getting some beef up front. Niners perfect pick Caleb Banks is another problem in the trenches. Strong, fast and difficult to move. Add him to that rotation and it just becomes unfair.
24. Dallas Cowboys (via GB) — Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M
Dallas will continue to find players to replace Micah Parsons’ production, and Howell is pure chaos off the edge. He has an explosive first step, plays with bad intentions and just feels like a Dallas pass rusher. The AT&T audience is going to love this guy.
25. Chicago Bears – Joshua Josephs, Rand, Tenn
Joshua Josephs is super energetic, physical and ruthless. He is the kind of defender who changes the attitude of a front seven. Chicago needed that identity, and this helps a lot.
26. Buffalo Bills — Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
You can see it: Josh Allen just throws it away and lets Denzel Boston go get it. He has a big frame and strong hands, wins in traffic and makes their offense much scarier in the red zone.
27. Seattle Seahawks — Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Very few players have had the rise that Brandon Cisse has. He’s long, smooth and exactly what you think of when you imagine a Seahawks corner. He just fits the defensive vibe they’ve always had on the outside.
28. New York Jets (via IND) — KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The Jets grabbed Ty Simpson at the top of the draft, and here they get another weapon. KC Concepcion is immediately electric with the ball. Take it in his hands and let him get to work. He gives the Jets another playmaker who can turn a game around with one touch.
29. Los Angeles Rams — Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
This is just a fun situation to watch play out. Moore is super talented, with a big arm and tons of upside, and he can sit and learn in a great system if needed. This feels like a classic Rams move for the future. But for the record: me see Moore NOT explain after this college season
30. New England Patriots – Elijah Sarratt, wr, Indiana
Mike Vrabel has set a tone and a culture in New England, and Elijah Sarratt is the kind of dawg that will fit in the Patriots’ new locker room. He’s a gamer, reliable, and the kind of prospect who helps wherever he’s asked.
31. Philadelphia Eagles — Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Dallas Goedert could eventually leave in free agency, and Kenyon Sadiq is a prospect with skills that can create mismatches. He’s too big for DBs, too fast for linebackers. Philly adding another weapon like this just isn’t fair.
32. Denver Broncos — Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The linebacking core is getting a bit older for the Broncos, and the availability of Sonny Styles is exactly what Denver wants to see late in Round 1. His athleticism and versatility make him a chess piece for that defense.
Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft Thoughts
My NFL Mock Draft 3.0 offers a glimpse into the league’s potential future. The Jets, Raiders and Rams are finding their signal calls of the future, and good offenses like the Chiefs, Eagles and Patriots are adding weapons to their arsenal.
The class of 2026 may not get the same kind of hype as some recent drafts, but there will be difference makers, playmakers and game changers picked on both sides of the ball. Draft season will be here before we know it, and you can find some of the best NFL Draft coverage right here at PlayerProfiler.
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