The 2026 NFL Draft is finally in view, and with just days left until the real thing, teams across the league are finishing up their big boards and working through as many scenarios as possible. Given that this year's class does not have a ton of blue-chip talent, we could see utter chaos in the top-10.
Teams might have a desire to trade up, and others currently slated to pick in the top-10 may have a desire to move down to recoup more capital in the 'sweet spot' of this year's class, which could be outside of the first 10 selections.
Let's dive into a quick top-10 mock draft filled with trades.
Updated top-10 NFL Mock Draft with just days to go
1. Las Vegas Raiders - Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The Raiders will soon employ a quarterback room that might actually be a legitimate long-term plan, as Kirk Cousins signed with the team recently and could start for the Raiders to begin the season while Fernando Mendoza slowly gets his feet wet.
You can tell that Las Vegas isn't in much of a rush here, as Mendoza likely starting the year out as the QB2 could end up being the best thing for his development.
2. New York Jets - Arvell Reese, EDGE/ILB, Ohio State
It feels like the Jets are deciding between Arvell Reese and David Bailey. Reese's position in the NFL isn't quite set in stone, as he profiles as an EDGE and, potentially, as an off-ball linebacker. The Jets will have to hone him in on one of those positions and run with it, but the overall talent, traits, and athleticism are there.
3. Kansas City Chiefs (via ARI) - David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
David Bailey heads to the Chiefs in this mock draft, as Kansas City trades up six slots, sending the Arizona Cardinals down to pick nine. The Chiefs need an impact player along the defensive line, and Bailey, who profiles as a high-end pass-rusher but below-average run defender, could be a 10-sack player as a rookie.
4. Tennessee Titans - Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Jeremiyah Love isn't just a running back - he's an offensive weapon who is sure to make life a lot easier for Cam Ward in a crucial second year. I'd personally be shocked if Love wasn't the selection at pick four.
5. New York Giants - Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
The Giants take Caleb Downs at pick five, and as some have pointed out, new head coach John Harbaugh might want his New York version of Kyle Hamilton on the backend of the Giants defense. With Downs, while not quite the prospect or playmaker as Hamilton, fits into that 'do it all' defensive back role.
His having a "S" attached to his name as a safety could turn people off seeing him going this high, but he's truly more than that and is going to be a successful professional for a long time.
6. New York Giants (via CLE) - Sonny Styles, ILB, Ohio State
Trade! Could the Giants use their newly-acquired 10th overall pick, package another pick, and move up four spots with the Cleveland Browns? I don't see why not. The Browns may have a desire to move down and acquire more capital for their own rebuild, but the Giants could see an avenue to compete in the NFC East.
Taking Sonny Styles in this mock draft, the Giants get two of the blue-chip players in this year's class and end up with two top-6 selections in a major, defense-altering series of picks.
7. Washington Commanders - Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
The Commanders say 'to heck with the arm length!' and take Rueben Bain Jr, a slam-dunk prospect who simply understands how to get to the quarterback. As I have said before here, people are going to end up overthinking Bain. He'll be an impact starter immediately.
8. New Orleans Saints - Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Perhaps the most polished cornerback in the class, Mansoor Delane heads inside the top-10 and goes to the Saints, a team that could use a boost in the secondary. Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley's unit flew under the radar but was a much-improved group from 2024 into 2025.
9. Arizona Cardinals (via KC) - Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Monroe Freeling might be the best overall tackle prospect in the class. The Cardinals don't have a quarterback to take here at pick nine, but bolstering the trenches is still the next-best thing they can do.
10. Cleveland Browns (via NYG) - Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
In an ideal world, the Browns might prefer moving down, acquiring more capital, and still being able to land Carnell Tate. He's the best wide receiver in the class and is of the George Pickens-variety. He's going to be an instant playmaker for the Browns and does immediately step into that WR1 role.