Defense Dominates Prisco’s 2026 Mock Draft 1.0

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Pete Prisco’s mock draft 1.0 leans heavily defensive at the top, with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 to the Raiders and four of the first five picks on defense (Arvell Reese to the Jets, David Bailey to the Cardinals, Rueben Bain Jr. to the Titans, Sonny Styles to the Giants). The Browns are slated to take QB Ty Simpson at No. 24. Prisco stresses this is an early projection and he’ll release two more mocks before the draft.
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