There is already so much that has changed with the 2026 NFL Draft landscape here in the 2025 college football season. Certain quarterbacks are doing themselves a ton of favors, but others just can't seem to find their footing and might be tumbling down the draft board.
The quarterback position can change the entire direction of the franchise, and for several teams back in the 2024 NFL Draft, they hit a grand-slam with their QB selection. Other teams here in 2026 will obviously try to do the same, but there are different circumstances all across the NFL.
Let's get into our latest 2026 NFL mock draft, a full and complete two rounds.
Two-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft predictions
1. New York Jets - Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
The Dante Moore ascension could take us all the way to the 2026 NFL Draft, and the New York Jets would absolutely need to make this pick if they are indeed picking first overall.
2. Cleveland Browns - Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Another QB with first overall talent is Fernando Mendoza. The Browns simply cannot bank on Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders if they end up picking second overall.
3. Baltimore Ravens - Rueben Bain Jr, EDGE, Miami
The Baltimore Ravens have a laundry list of issues, and getting more stout in the trenches would really help fix a lot of them.
4. Miami Dolphins - Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Another team with some major trenches issues is the limp Miami Dolphins. I would not be shocked to see some wholesale changes and some serious drafting in April as well.
5. New Orleans Saints - Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
For teams that might not need a QB this high, getting more fierce off the edge is a wise idea, and Spencer Rattler is definitely buying himself another year.
6. Las Vegas Raiders - LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
This does feels like a Raiders pick, doesn't it?
7. Tennessee Titans - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Cam Ward, the Titans rookie QB, has dealt with a ton of poor WR play in his rookie season, so GM Mike Borgonzi has to right that wrong and get him a legitimate no. 1 target.
8. New York Giants - Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Jaxson Dart might just be something special, but he's not going to succeed without some better offensive line protection.
9. Cincinnati Bengals - Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
You really could not go wrong with any pick along the offensive line here for the Cincinnati Bengals, and this dysfunction in the Joe Burrow era is getting flat-out ridiculous. They have to get this right, period.
10. Kansas City Chiefs - Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The Chiefs are missing a ton of talent on either side of the ball, but it's been quite some time since this team has had some juice at the running back position, so perhaps Jeremiyah Love could be a missing piece on offense.
11. Carolina Panthers - Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Bryce Young just does not feel like a franchise QB in my eyes, and the regime that took Young back in the 2023 NFL Draft is not there anymore, so that's notable. The Panthers grab Ty Simpson at pick 11 in this mock draft.
12. Houston Texans - Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Offensive line. Offensive line. Offensive line.
Without shoring up this offensive line once and for all next offseason, the Texans aren't going to amount to much of anything.
13. Arizona Cardinals - Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The Cardinals have been a bit disappointing this year and, beyond needing some secondary help, could also use another weapon on offense at wide receiver or running back.
14. Dallas Cowboys - LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
You know, that Micah Parsons player would be the missing piece for this Dallas Cowboys defense...
15. Los Angeles Rams - Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Arguably the best non-QB in the entire country, Caleb Downs finds a home with one of the more stable franchises in the entire NFL.
16. Chicago Bears - Malaki Lemon, WR, USC
I do believe the Chicago Bears are building something sustainable on the offensive side of the ball. Adding to this strength would unlock a new level in 2026.
17. Washington Commanders - Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
With the oldest roster in the NFL, the Washington Commanders have to get younger just about everyone and might simply take the best player on their board.
18. Los Angeles Rams - Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
At some point, the LA Rams are going to have to begin preparing for life after Matthew Stafford. Grabbing another tackle would be a good start. Will they take a QB in Round 2?
19. New England Patriots - Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
I love what the New England Patriots have built this far and do think they can continue this into 2026 and beyond. Sonny Styles would be a great pick for the middle of their defense.
20. Denver Broncos - Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The Denver Broncos still need some type of long-term solution at the tight end position, and with the good fortune they have gotten from a couple of former Oregon Ducks on offense in Bo Nix and Troy Franklin, Kenyon Sadiq could follow suit for this franchise.
21. Los Angeles Chargers - Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The LA Chargers continue to fail Justin Herbert the longer they do not invest notable resources into the offensive line. It's no surprise that the Broncos are the most stable team right now in the AFC West - they have the best offensive and defensive line.
22. Minnesota Vikings - Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
The Vikings have to be one of the more interesting teams in the NFL if you ask me. What do we make of their QB situation? JJ McCarthy is likely their QB in 2026, but Kevin O'Connell has a ton of success with other passers. After a strong offseason of a ton of additions, they add to the secondary in the first round.
23. Seattle Seahawks - Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Two-straight cornerback picks sees the Seattle Seahawks grabbing Avieon Terrell. This offense has been cooking this year, and the defense is also quite good. Seattle stands at 3-2 through five weeks and are slowly becoming the team that Mike Macdonald envisions.
24. Dallas Cowboys - TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
With two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys could really lay a strong foundation here and double-up on the defensive side of the ball.
25. Philadelphia Eagles - Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
The Philadelphia Eagles simply need to beef up their pass rush here in the 2026 NFL Draft. Both sides of the ball have struggled recently, and this team just does not feel all that good right now.
26. Pittsburgh Steelers - Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Ohio State wide receivers typically go on to have a great deal of success in the NFL, so Carnell Tate's chances honestly seem pretty high, and Pittsburgh needs another WR.
27. Cleveland Browns - Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Another wide receiver here in the first round, the Browns hold the Jacksonville Jaguars first-round pick, so they can really do some damage here.
28. Detroit Lions - Anthony Hill Jr, LB, Texas
It still feels like the defense has been a slight issue for the Detroit Lions, but Brad Holmes is the best GM in the NFL in my opinion and is going to be able to rebound that side of the ball where needed.
29. Buffalo Bills - Harold Perkins Jr, LB, LSU
Another team with some defensive issues is the Buffalo Bills, so Harold Perkins Jr might be a logical choice for the Bills. Buffalo having Josh Allen at QB really makes their lives a lot easier, as the offense is typically always going to be in a good spot.
30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - A'Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 4-1 through five weeks and one of the best teams in the NFL. GM Jason Licht is also one of the best at what he does and has hit a ton of homeruns is the NFL Draft in recent years.
31. San Francisco 49ers - Austin Barber, OT, Florida
One area where it feels like the 49ers can always get a bit better is the offensive line. Austin Barber is the pick here at the bottom of the first round.
32. Indianapolis Colts - Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the main surprises of the NFL season thus far. GM Chris Ballard may have just saved his own job with the moves he made last offseason.
33. New York Jets - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
After grabbing a quarterback in the first round, the New York Jets try to continue rebuilding the offensive side of the ball and grab Denzel Boston from Washington. The defense is something that Aaron Glenn should be able to figure out at some point.
34. Baltimore Ravens - Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
The Baltimore Ravens keep up the trenches selections and grab the best center in the country. This could indicate that their current center, Tyler Linderbaum, leaves in free agency this coming offseason, which feels like a possibility.
35. Miami Dolphins - Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
The Miami Dolphins have perhaps the worst secondary in the NFL, so they’ve got to address that unit at some point, but you could also take another player along the trenches here, and it would still make a lot of sense.
36. New Orleans Saints - Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
Spencer Rattler is definitely a QB I would keep my eye on in 2025 and into 2026. Kellen Moore is a strong offensive mind and should be able to make something happen here if he gets another weapon.
37. Las Vegas Raiders - Davis Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Besides QB and a series of other positions, the Las Vegas Raiders have constantly fielded bottom-tier secondaries for years now. They could try and fix that with Davis Igbinosun here at the top of the second round.
38. Tennessee Titans - Anto Saka, EDGE, Northwestern
After grabbing a wide receiver in the first round of this mock draft, the Tennessee Titans grab some defensive line help. This team could emerge as something in 2026 if they figure out the proper head coach and if the offseason hits on the right weaknesses as well. Wide receiver and pass rusher is a solid start.
39. Cleveland Browns - Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest
Quarterback. Wide receiver. Offensive tackle. The Cleveland Browns are really trying to fix this offense for years to come, and it’s a wise idea. The defense does have enough talent to where they don’t have to invest top-tier draft picks into it.
40. New York Giants - AJ Harris, CB, Penn State
The New York Giants grab some secondary help in the second round and take AJ Harris from Penn State after grabbing a top tackle in the first round.
41. Kansas City Chiefs - DJ McKinney, CB, Colorado
The secondary has seen a good bit of talent depart in recent years, and a lot of their success has come from some top-tier coaching, so it is time for GM Brett Veach to invest some high draft capital into the backend of their defense.
42. Carolina Panthers - Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
Drew Shelton is a tackle from Penn State and could help usher in a new era with Ty Simpson at quarterback, signaling the end of the Bryce Young era. On paper, I do believe the Carolina Panthers are a bit better than people think.
43. Houston Texans - Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama
Another top center comes off the board in the second round, and it’s clear how serious the Houston Texans are at fixing their offensive line in this NFL mock draft.
44. Arizona Cardinals - Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
GM Monti Ossenfort might have a huge offseason coming in 2026, as I get the sense that QB Kyler Murray isn’t as safe as some think to return to the team as the starter. If that is the case, we could see the Cardinals doing something wild in the 2026 NFL Draft.
45. Cincinnati Bengals - Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
The Bengals now take to the defensive side of the ball after grabbing some tackle help in Round 1. Will Lee could be part of the missing players to at least get this defense into an average state when Joe Burrow returns next season.
46. Atlanta Falcons - Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
The Atlanta Falcons are 2-2 entering Week 6 of the 2025 NFL Season and have seen their defense really make some strides this season, so the offense might actually be the focal point in the 2026 NFL Draft. Their first-rounder in 2026 belongs to the Los Angeles Rams.
47. Chicago Bears - Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
I would not rule out the Chicago Bears from making a run here in a couple of weeks, and we could be talking differently about this team when the 2026 offseason rolls around, and they could find themselves making some luxury picks in the NFL Draft.
48. Dallas Cowboys - CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
The Dallas Cowboys are obviously striving to make a huge investment into their defense after the Micah Parsons’ departure, and I really think this team could turn into something notable in 2026.
49. Los Angeles Rams - Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
The Los Angeles Rams may have found their heir apparent to Matthew Stafford in Garrett Nussmeier in the second round. Stafford is still playing at a high level, but he’s also pushing 40 years old, so the Rams have to get serious about this position at some point.
50. Houston Texans - Justice Haynes, RB, Michigan
Now tackling the running back room, it does not seem like Joe Mixon is going to be much of a factor in 2025, and Nick Chubb is nothing special anymore. The Texans do have Woody Marks, but they could use another player, so Justice Haynes could end up having a huge workload in his rookie season.
51. Denver Broncos - Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
Denver’s defensive line is still among the best in the NFL. Teams that sustain success in this league are strong at QB and are stout in the trenches. Denver grabbed a long-term solution at tight end in the first round and address their trenches here in Round 2.
52. Los Angeles Chargers - Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
As crazy as it might sound, the LA Chargers could use their first four picks in the 2026 NFL Draft along the offensive line, and it would not be a bad idea, but that isn’t usually something we see teams do, so LA addresses their secondary, a unit that isn’t all that talented.
53. Minnesota Vikings - Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida
The Minnesota Vikings continue investing in the right positions and adding key talent around JJ McCarthy, who I would have to assume is their starting QB when the 2026 NFL Season rolls around.
54. Seattle Seahawks - Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Sam Darnold on the Seattle Seahawks might be a long-term solution that both sides can succeed with, so giving him another weapon would be a wise idea, as Mike Macdonald is always going to have that defense playing well.
55. New England Patriots - Eric Singleton Jr, WR, Auburn
The Patriots, who are better than you think, give Drake Maye another weapon for a huge third year and take Eric Singleton Jr from Auburn. The Pats could make a ton of noise in 2026 and beyond.
56. Green Bay Packers - Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
The Green Bay Packers have to definitely hit on their limited draft capital now that Micah Parsons is in the picture. The Packers made the all-in move and hope to surely get a deep playoff run out of it, at the very least.
57. Philadelphia Eagles - David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
I don’t know if you missed it, but the Philadelphia Eagles just do not have a strong pass rush, and GM Howie Roseman has to be flat-out sick watching this team over the past two weeks. I get the sense that Roseman is going to be on fire this coming offseason.
58. Pittsburgh Steelers - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Pittsburgh added some pieces in the secondary this offseason, but it’s a unit that needs some fresh blood for the long-term and some younger, more stable players.
59. Detroit Lions - Quincy Rhodes Jr, EDGE, Arkansas
The Detroit Lions keep it up along the defense and grab some pass rush help. Brad Holmes has a strong track record in the NFL Draft, so there is reason to believe that most of his high picks are going to pan out in some way.
60. Jacksonville Jaguars - Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
The Jacksonville Jaguars make their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, as they gave up their first-rounder this year to the Cleveland Browns for the right to take Travis Hunter second overall.
61. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
Two straight picks along the defensive line for the Buccaneers indicate that this team wants to turn its defense into a strength. On paper, the Bucs really don’t have many weaknesses at all and could make some ‘roster hole’ type of selections here.
62. Buffalo Bills - Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
The Buffalo Bills have one of the top offensive lines in the NFL and have to keep adding players to keep it that way. Teams that have top-tier units honestly have a tougher job to keep that unit in a good spot.
63. San Francisco 49ers - CJ Daniels, WR, Miami
The amount of wide receiver injuries that the San Francisco 49ers have had this season is flat-out insane. The Brandon Aiyuk contract just has not panned out thus far, so the 49ers have to get some more draft picks into the mix here.
64. Indianapolis Colts - Lance Heard, OT, Tennessee
Our final pick of this 2026 NFL Mock Draft is Lance Heard, a tackle from Tennessee, heading to the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have a great offensive line and have an opportunity to keep it like that if they play their cards right.