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NFL Mock Draft 2026: Projecting the first-round picks

Now that Super Bowl LX is over, the 2026 NFL Draft order is officially set and all 32 teams are in offseason 's take a look at how the first 32 picks of the 202NFL Draft could potentially play out.202First Round Mock Draft1 Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, Quarterback, Indiana: Fernando Mendoza is the only first round worthy quarterback in this draft, and for that honor he will go first is far from a blue chip prospect, but the Raiders want a fresh start with a new coach and new signal caller.2 New York Jets: Reuben Bain, Edge, Miami: While people go between Bain, Bailey, and Reese as the top edge rushing prospects, the Miami defender still stands out as the most polished, proready of the Jets get an instant impact defender here.3 Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, Running Back, Notre Dame: The Cards need a lot of help on both sides of the ball and Jeremiyah Love is the most explosive player in the will give Mike LaFleur's offense an instant shot in the arm.4 Tennessee Titans: David Bailey https://www.hornthreads.com/collections … son-jersey, Edge, Texas Tech: Robert Saleh gets a dynamic edge rusher to juice a young, talenthungry defense.5 New York Giants: Caleb Downs, Safety, Ohio State: Caleb Downs is the best player in this NFL will struggle over how to value an elite safety prospect and some lucky team will like a Harbaugh move to make the obvious Browns: Arvell Reese, EdgeLinebacker, Ohio State: The Browns probably won't have a good offense next year no matter what, so might as well double down on a face melting Reese playing across from Myles Garrett is a scary thought.7 Washington Commanders: Mansoor Delane, Cornerback, LSU: The Commanders took a big step back this year due to their roster being mostly old Dan Quinn can get some young defenders to hold down to the perimeters of the secondary.8 New Orleans Saints: Jordan Tyson, Wide Receiver, ASU: The Tyler Shough project has been encouraging and now the Saints can get him a dynamic pass catcher to pair with Chris Olave.9 Kansas City Chiefs: Makai Lemon, Wide Receiver, USC: The Chiefs need a true top receiver, something they've lacked since Tyreek Hill Lemon might not be an elite athlete, but he is the + at Everything type of receiver that will thrive with Patrick Mahomes.10 Cincinnati Bengals: Peter Woods, Defensive Line, Clemson: The Bengals need to upgrade their woeful Woods is a world destroying presence at defensive Dolphins: Carnell Receiver, Ohio State: It's possible that Tyreek Hill is out in Miami, leaving them with a gaping hole next to Jaylen Tate will be a reliable pass catching machine from day one.12 Dallas Cowboys: Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A M: The Cowboys need to fill the huge hole left by the Micah Parsons trade.I expect them to go heavy on defense early and often this draft.13 Los Angeles Rams from ATL: Francis Mauigoa https://www.hornthreads.com/collections … ith-jersey, Tackle, Miami: Anything less than a Super Bowl berth next season is probably a failure for the they get a day one ready tackle.14 Baltimore Ravens: Caleb Banks, Defensive Line, Florida: The Ravens defense took a massive step back last Minter will look for impact players early in this class.