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A two-round, 64-prospect mock for the 2026 NFL Draft unfolds ahead of the Scouting Combine, predicting Fernando Mendoza to go No. 1 to the Raiders followed by Caleb Downs to the Jets, Arvell Reese to the Cardinals, Rueben Bain Jr. to the Titans, and Carnell Tate to the Giants, with the Browns-Cowboys blockbuster trade noted as a backdrop and the Combine shaping early picks.
Justin Melo's pre-Combine 2026 NFL Mock Draft projects Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 pick for the Las Vegas Raiders and outlines 32 first-round selections plus bonus picks, highlighting team needs across QB, OL, EDGE and more ahead of the Indianapolis combine.
Three-round mock draft shows the Cowboys adding Caleb Downs at safety and CJ Allen at linebacker with two first-round picks to bolster their defense, while Cleveland targets Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate as its top vertical threat; the board also features QB Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, Rueben Bain Jr. to the Jets, and a mix of edge rushers, linebackers, and linemen shaping the 2026 draft landscape.
A full three-round NFL Mock Draft for 2026 projects major trades and a quarterback-heavy first round sparked by the NFL Combine, with the Raiders sticking at No. 1 to select Fernando Mendoza and a slate of top prospects filling needs across the league.
Brett Whitefield unveils his 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0, blending what-he’d-do picks with plausible team fits across all 32 spots, led by Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 to the Raiders. He explains his 0–100 scoring system (film/traits, production/data, athleticism, intangibles) and notes that NFL Combine data will refine athletic metrics, with a Big Board updated continually. It’s a free preview that teases premium content (live streams, projections, and rankings) behind a signup.
This article presents a full first-round mock for the 2026 NFL Draft, listing team-by-team picks (Raiders to Seahawks) with player names and brief analysis of fit and potential impact.
Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 2.0 (2026) projects the No. 26 pick to lean toward help at wide receiver or pass rush, with analysts suggesting players like Denzel Boston, Malachi Fields, or Omar Cooper Jr. at receiver and Mason Thomas as an edge/OLB option, reflecting the Bills’ ongoing needs for a No. 1 target and a disruptive front. The piece compiles viewpoints from NFL.com, The Athletic, CBS, PFF, and ESPN, showing a pattern of WR and edge-player consideration across top mock drafts.
Charles Davis' first 2026 NFL mock draft projects the first round with the Raiders at No. 1 and a slate of moves ahead of the combine; notably, Jeremiyah Love lands with the Minnesota Vikings at No. 18 and the San Francisco 49ers add tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 27, among numerous other selections.
As the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine approaches, consensus mock drafts for the Jets swing between major targets, with Ohio State linebacker/edge rusher Arvell Reese rising to about 80% to go No. 2 and Clemson DT Peter Woods emerging as the pick for New York’s second first-round slot, reflecting the team’s broad needs and the evolving evaluation of prospects.
Daniel Jeremiah unveils his second 2026 NFL Draft projection, laying out all 32 first-round picks and noting the Giants' focus on wide receivers and the Chiefs' preference for an RB, with the combine and free agency expected to shake up the board.
A Cowboys 2026 mock draft borrows Detroit Lions' value-based approach, slotting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love at No. 12 and using trades to add picks, then targeting a mix of defensive playmakers and a blocking tight end across Day 3 to bolster a win-now roster.
The article reveals the latest first-round mock for the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 to the Raiders, with 31 additional picks and team-by-team rationale. It notes the Panini Senior Bowl and upcoming NFL Scouting Combine as events likely to shift boards, and invites fan feedback while promising more updates next week.
Pro Football Focus’ three-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft has the New York Jets drafting safety Caleb Downs and the Los Angeles Rams selecting quarterback Ty Simpson as a potential successor to Matthew Stafford, after the Rams address cornerback with Mansoor Delane and LB1-In-This-Class Sonny Styles, with a full slate of additional picks across rounds 2 and 3.
This Field Gulls mock (based on the PFF Simulator) has Seattle trading down with the Giants to gain extra picks and then drafting Emmanuel Pregnon (OG), Jadarian Price (RB), Jacob Rodriguez (LB), Brian Paker (OL), Jalon Kilgore (CB), and Cole Wisniewski (S), with additional trades for Rashid Shaheed and Nick Harris shaping the 2026 draft plan.
Steve Serby’s NFL Mock Draft 2.0 has the Jets passing on a quarterback with the No. 2 pick, instead taking Ohio State LB Arvell Reese, while the Giants grab OSU safety Caleb Downs at No. 5. The board features four Ohio State players in the top 10 and a heavy emphasis on defense and offensive line, with other notable moves like Denzel Boston (WR) to the Jets at No. 16 and a wide spread of picks across the first round.