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Cynthia Frelund unveils her first 2026 NFL mock draft, using a win-now model to pair teams with players based on free-agent value and cap space; the board features multiple WR selections for teams like the 49ers and Bills and runs through all 32 picks with position-fit notes.
NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein releases his first 2026 Mock Draft 1.0, blending team needs with prospect grades to project picks No. 1–32 for the Pittsburgh draft, with electric Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love pegged in the top 10 and the San Francisco 49ers targeting a tight end at No. 27 in light of George Kittle’s Achilles injury; the mock spans quarterbacks, linemen, edge rushers and playmakers, and notes that future mocks will lean more on team strategy as the draft approaches.
Breer highlights Sam Darnold’s breakout with Seattle (4,048 passing yards, 25 TDs, 99.1 passer rating) and identifies three takeaways: Seattle moved quickly to sign him at a favorable price, a quarterback’s development benefits from a stable environment, and teams should be wary of falling in love with the next great prospect. The column also covers other offseason moves (Vikings GM shift, Klint Kubiak to the Raiders, Bills’ Brady hire, Browns’ Monken, Falcons’ Cunningham, Epstein-file fallout, Senior Bowl logistics) and a series of quick-hits on coaching hires and league news.
In the post-Senior Bowl haze, Makai Lemon is projected as the 2026 NFL Draft’s top wide receiver, with the Giants pairing him with Malik Nabers; Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson could arrive early in Round 1, potentially to the Steelers, thanks to his high football IQ and development through the 2025 season.
The Draft Network released its post-Senior Bowl 2026 NFL Mock Draft, projecting a full 32-pick first round and highlighting key fits as teams react to Senior Bowl performances; the list runs from the Raiders at No. 1 to the Seahawks at No. 32, with notable selections such as Fernando Mendoza to Las Vegas and Kayden McDonald to the Jets, plus analysis of team needs and quarterback development.
The 2026 Senior Bowl takes place Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m. ET in Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL. It will be broadcast on NFL Network with NFL+ streaming, offering Lions fans a key live look at this year’s draft prospects amid the week’s practices.
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU, captured MVP honors as the American Team topped the National Team 17-9 in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, going 5 of 8 for 57 yards with a rushing TD and a two-point conversion, after a week of strong practice while recovering from injury; Kaelon Black and Jaydn Ott highlighted the American backs, and Zion Young earned Defensive MVP with Bryce Boettcher adding 10 tackles.
The latest NFL Mock Draft 2026, updated after Senior Bowl practices, projects Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 pick to the Las Vegas Raiders, with a fluid top half that features top players like Arvell Reese, Francis Mauigoa, Spencer Fano, Carnell Tate, and Rueben Bain among others; the Senior Bowl performance helps push several prospects into the first-round conversation while overall class quality remains unsettled three months before the draft.
The 2026 Panini Senior Bowl airs Saturday (1:30 p.m. Arrowhead time) on NFL Network as a final showcase for draft hopefuls before the NFL Scouting Combine. Five players to watch are Missouri DE Zion Young, Texas Tech DT Lee Hunter, Iowa guard Beau Stephens, Alabama DT Tim Keenan, and Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez, with additional prospects highlighted in the broader watch list.
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier finished Day 3 of the Senior Bowl as the week's standout QB, displaying accuracy, pocket poise, leadership and quick decision-making despite an imperfect season and partial health, helping regain momentum for his NFL draft stock as the event’s top performer; the article also notes several winners (Caleb Banks, Josh Cuevas, Thaddeus Dixon, Owen Heinecke, Deven Eastern) and losers (Keyron Crawford, Zakee Wheatley, Nicholas Singleton, Julian Neal, Jack Kelly, Kage Casey) across positions.
The piece lists 12 offensive prospects to watch for the Philadelphia Eagles at the 2026 Senior Bowl, spanning quarterback Taylen Green through tackle Isaiah World, and explains why each player could fit Philadelphia’s future roster-building with traits like size, speed, route-running, blocking, and versatility.
Raiders scouts are in Mobile for the 2026 Senior Bowl to evaluate three players who could fuel Las Vegas' draft board: Gennings Dunker (Iowa OT), a dominant lineman who could move inside to guard/center; Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech LB), a top off-ball linebacker with a trophy-winning season; and Ted Hurst (Georgia State WR), a standout from a smaller school with strong receiving numbers and elite catch radius. The game is Jan. 31 at 11:30 a.m. PT, streaming on NFL+ and airing on NFL Network.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia measured 5'9 7/8 at the Senior Bowl, potentially making him the NFL’s shortest quarterback since Eddie LeBaron; though Bryce Young and Kyler Murray are around 5'10
Trevor Sikkema highlights 10 players who vaulted onto his 2026 NFL Draft board after the Panini Senior Bowl week, using PFF’s data tools toback their rises. The list includes Cyrus Allen (WR, Cincinnati); Tyren Montgomery (WR, John Carroll); Sam Hecht (C, Kansas State); Owen Heinecke (LB, Oklahoma); Max Iheanachor (OT, Arizona State); Dametrious Crownover (OT, Texas A&M); Keyland Rutledge (OG, Georgia Tech); Gabe Jacas (DE, Illinois); Derrick Moore (DE, Michigan); and Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame), with standout athleticism, technique and versatility driving early Day 2/late Day 3 projections as the Senior Bowl week showcased their potential.
New York’s four top-50 picks could pay off this spring as early Senior Bowl practices showcase a deeper 2026 class. QB standouts Garrett Nussmeier and Taylen Green shine, WRs Malachi Fields and Tyren Montgomery flash, and LB Jacob Rodriguez impresses, suggesting the Jets can add value at multiple positions and still target a quarterback later in the draft, making this class stronger than feared despite the absence of a clear Day-1 prospect.