The 2026 NFL Draft is quickly coming into focus after the frenzy of NFL Free Agency and blockbuster trades has really been winding down lately.
Aside from the occasional signing, teams seem to be fully focused on NFL Draft mode, and now that the initial shine of free agency has worn off, the league has made it rather clear that this was not the strongest free agency class. They are preparing to attack needs in the NFL Draft.
And that's exactly what this massive four-round 2026 NFL mock draft is going to look at: How do teams address their biggest needs? As we look over every depth chart in the NFL, we're going to make our predictions for how the first four rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft could play out later this month.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Full 1st-round predictions
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The 1st overall pick in this year’s draft has felt set in stone for quite some time at this point. Fernando Mendoza is obviously going to be sitting behind Kirk Cousins for a time with the Raiders, but he’s the future of the organization and will have all the time he needs to acclimate to the professional game.
We’ll see how long the Raiders actually want Mendoza to sit, or how long they feel that’s necessary, but nobody is going to be in too big of a hurry with the long-term of the franchise in mind. The plan is underway.
2. New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
The debate about David Bailey vs. Arvell Reese with this pick will probably continue through the day of the 2026 NFL Draft, and I’ve even thrown Rueben Bain’s name into the mix lately. While Bain still might be in consideration here, the Jets seem to be zeroing in on one of Bailey or Reese, and Bailey has the more clarified role right now.
And for a team like the Jets, that’s probably pretty valuable. They could bet on Reese’s talent, but there’s some projection there. With David Bailey, they know exactly what they’re going to be asking him to do.
3. Arizona Cardinals: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
It’s possible that no fan base is more scared of the hybrid players in this draft than the Arizona Cardinals’ fan base, but Arvell Reese is his own story and a different case altogether. Not only that, but the Cardinals have a new coaching staff. They’re not going to be thinking about players like Isaiah Simmons when this pick is under consideration.
It’s possible that no defensive player in this draft has a higher ceiling than Arvell Reese. He’s truly a special talent with the ability to play off the ball, rush the passer, and make a difference right away. His youth can be viewed as a concern or a huge plus in his favor, but for a rebuilding team like the Cardinals, he would represent an important building block.
I also really like the idea of the Cardinals basically trading places with the Cowboys in this draft. That could help each of these teams hit their most important needs.
4. Tennessee Titans: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
If Daniel Jeremiah is seeing shades of Fred Warner in Sonny Styles’s game, then you’d have to think Robert Saleh is going to see it as well. The Titans’ first-year head coach has already gotten this team in a much better position than it was a year ago at this time, and with the additions the Titans have made already this offseason, Styles feels like he could make a massive impact.
We all saw the incredible Scouting Combine numbers for Styles, so athletic traits aren’t a question mark here. This past season at Ohio State was one impact play after another for Styles, a converted safety who flies around with instincts and outstanding play speed.
5. New York Giants: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Yes, this is a very high selection for a running back, but the New York Giants are going to prioritize the running game heavily under new head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh knows that leaning on a solid running game is not only going to be successful to his overall operation, but also for the development of Jaxson Dart at the quarterback position.
Any way that you can take pressure off of your young quarterback is a smart investment, and Love brings that “instant offense” type of impact as both a runner and receiver. I’m not sure the Giants are sold that Cam Skattebo is part of the long-term future of this team.
6. Cleveland Browns: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
I am not projecting any trades in this mock draft, but after the Arizona Cardinals at #3 overall, I would say the Browns at #6 make the most sense to move back a handful of spots. Ideally, the Browns will come away from the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft with a left tackle of the future and another wide receiver to feature in the passing game.
Whatever combination you can think of, that might be the winning formula for this team. Although, they’re putting it out there pretty heavily that Deshaun Watson could start for the team this year, and Shedeur Sanders is the alternative. They’ve been throwing everyone off the Ty Simpson scent, so if you’re into the conspiracy theory type of stuff…
7. Washington Commanders: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
When you look at the Commanders’ roster after NFL Free Agency, their most obvious need right now would appear to be the wide receiver position. They dealt with some injury issues last year, and now that they don’t even have Deebo Samuel around, the idea of Terry McLaurin missing any time whatsoever would be detrimental to the offense.
Carnell Tate is another pro-ready receiver from that Ohio State program, and although he might not be the most spectacular WR1 prospect we’ve seen, he’ll really help a team like the Commanders. Jayden Daniels needs more weapons on the outside.
8. New Orleans Saints: Rueben Bain, EDGE, Miami
The New Orleans Saints effectively said goodbye to veteran Cam Jordan in NFL Free Agency. Not only did the Saints say goodbye to a franchise legend when they let Jordan out the door, but they said goodbye to his steady pass rush productivity as well. Although Jordan was 36 last season, he still had a whopping 10.5 sacks mostly playing as a stand-up edge.
Rueben Bain could be the ideal type of pickup for the Saints in round one, a player who has question marks about his length (understandably so), but certainly not his production. He is a pro-ready pass rusher with strength, bend, and quickness off the ball.
9. Kansas City Chiefs: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
The Kansas City Chiefs should be considered a pretty wide-open team in the 1st round of this year’s draft. Because of the depth at the tight tackle position, and the lack of top-end guys at cornerback by comparison, I think this is the way they’ll prioritize their biggest needs. However, don’t be shocked at all to see a tackle for Kansas City here, or even a move for an edge rusher.
The Chiefs have more needs than usual, but their cornerback position was absolutely gutted. And even if you think Kaiir Elam was a worthwhile dart to throw as a reclamation project, this position has to be a priority, maybe a couple of times early on for the Chiefs in this draft.
10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs, SAF, Ohio State
Taking a star player with a high floor out of Ohio State seems like as safe of a bet as the Bengals could possibly make here in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft. There probably hasn’t been a more frequently predicted player-team fit than this one, at least outside of Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders.
Caleb Downs is the top safety in a pretty loaded class at the position, especially when it comes to first-round prospects. He’s one of a number of pieces the Bengals truly need for their defense, but given how high his ceiling and floor seem to be at the next level, they can’t pass this chance up. Unless one of the top EDGE guys falls into their laps, I don’t even think this would be a very difficult decision.
11. Miami Dolphins: Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
If you look back at the way the Green Bay Packers have operated under GM Brian Gutekunst, you’ll see that versatility and certain athletic thresholds have to be met with offensive line prospects. Mauigoa meets both of those criteria with his size, projected versatility as either a right tackle or guard, and just the overall fit in this situation.
We’ll see if the Gutekunst DNA travels to South Beach with new Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, but you’d have to think that will be the case. It served them well. Mauigoa is projected to go as high as 3rd overall to the Cardinals, so this might feel like a best-case scenario for the Dolphins. Spencer Fano could also fit here.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Jermod McCoy really answered a lot of questions regarding his health with an absolutely stellar pro day performance ahead of this draft. He ran a blazing 4.38 in the 40-yard dash with a 38-inch vertical jump and a 10’7” broad jump. The athletic traits are obviously not affected at all by the injury, and McCoy looks as strong as ever.
There is a reason why he’s been considered arguably the CB1 of this class dating back to a year ago at this time. McCoy can be an immediate starter at the next level, and the Cowboys have to address their secondary. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker is a defensive backs guy by trade, and McCoy could be a perfect fit for his defensive scheme. If the Cowboys clear McCoy medically, this is a no-brainer fit.
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons): KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
There are always going to be some fun wrinkles thrown into the actual NFL Draft, so we’ve got to throw some in here as well, right? You can’t just go chalk based on the consensus boards, because that’s not how the game works.
The closer we get to the NFL Draft, the more people seem to be talking about KC Concepcion. And you can’t help but wonder if NFL teams will be doing the same.
Although he’s not the biggest receiver prospect you’ll see, (6-feet, 196 pounds), he’s not “undersized” by any stretch of the imagination, either. And he’s an ideal fit for Sean McVay’s offense as both a vertical threat and one of the best separators in this class. He’s also shown he’s got a little bit of Deebo Samuel to his game, even if he doesn’t have that kind of size.
14. Baltimore Ravens: Vega Ioane, OL, Penn State
There is no question that the loss of Tyler Linderbaum is going to sting a little bit. The Ravens probably can’t replace Linderbaum in the 1st round of this draft, but they can address the interior offensive line, which needs some attention at both center and guard.
And Vega Ioane is the best pure guard in the class. While there are definitely some other tackle prospects who could cross-train as guards, Ioane is a plug-and-play stud at the left guard spot who could help this Ravens team keep their identity offensively as a run-first outfit.
New head coach Jesse Minter might campaign for a defensive player here if the right player falls, but Ioane is frequently projected to the Ravens for good reason.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
Mesidor is going to be an older rookie (Happy 25th birthday if you’re reading this on April 5, Akheem), but that can’t really deter teams who are in a competitive window. The reality of most draft picks in the NFL is that if you can maximize a rookie contract with a player, you’re going to take whatever comes after that as icing on the cake.
The Bucs can’t be making this pick with 2033 in mind, is what I’m trying to say. They have to live in this moment. The pass rush needs to be upgraded, and Mesidor can be a big one in that category. He had 12.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss on that stellar Miami defense last year, and Todd Bowles is going to get a great report on him from his old pal Jason Taylor, who coached him up while he was with the Hurricanes.
16. New York Jets (from Colts): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
It’s rare to see Makai Lemon still on the board in a mock draft scenario this far down the board these days, but I don’t think the Jets would be complaining at all. With Garrett Wilson locked into a long-term contract, the Jets need a complementary player to pair him up with. AD Mitchell can be part of that equation, but a player like Lemon would be fantastic for the Jets to add here.
And so would someone like Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson. Both of those guys have different types of skill sets, but I like Lemon as a fit for the Jets if he’s on the board. He has the type of competitive fire that will resonate with head coach Aaron Glenn, and the comparisons to Amon-Ra St. Brown could be shared by the Jets.
17. Detroit Lions: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Detroit Lions obviously made a somewhat surprising move this offseason, letting go of veteran left tackle Taylor Decker. It’s likely that they felt comfortable enough not only with Penei Sewell moving over from the right side to take his place, but with the outstanding depth of this year’s class at the right tackle position.
There are a number of players who could really make a lot of sense in the Lions’ context, but Spencer Fano is a really good value here considering he’s usually off the board long before this. If the Lions are worried about his length and evaluate him more as an interior player, they could go with Clemson’s Blake Miller here.
18. Minnesota Vikings: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, SAF, Toledo
Although the consensus at this point seems to be the Vikings taking Dillon Thieneman to replace Harrison Smith, I’m not so sure Thieneman is a better fit for Brian Flores than Emmanuel McNeil-Warren at that position.
Considering how often the Vikings play in the two-high shell, a safety in the 1st-round makes a lot of sense if Smith isn’t playing this season. Also considering how often the Vikings blitz defensive backs, a 1st-round safety makes even more sense.
McNeil-Warren might have the best skill set to immediately work well in Flores’s defensive scheme. He plays with outstanding closing speed and attacking mentality.
19. Carolina Panthers: Dillon Thieneman, SAF, Oregon
The Panthers have already made a couple of really notable additions to their defense this offseason with Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd upgrading the front seven via NFL Free Agency. And even after signing Trevon Moehrig last year, the Panthers could boost their defense even further by adding Dillon Thieneman.
We have pretty consistently been putting Kenyon Sadiq in this pick slot for Carolina, but what if they go for a Ducks prospect on the other side of the ball? Nick Scott, who had 111 total tackles last season, has given up a QB rating into his coverage of 121.4 over the last two seasons combined.
The Panthers also were 31st in the NFL in red zone defense last year. As much improvement as they showed on that side of the ball, a playmaker on the back end like Thieneman could take them to the next level.
20. Dallas Cowboys (from Packers): TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
The Dallas Cowboys are such an interesting team in this draft. They have needs all over their defense, and even with two first-round picks, it just feels like any mock draft you put together leaves them feeling incomplete. But Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?
The Cowboys have needs on the defensive front, at corner, at linebacker, and at safety. So no matter what combination you go with in round one, I’m not sure you can go wrong at this point. The Cowboys took Jermod McCoy earlier, and here they get TJ Parker. If you had put those guys to the Cowboys in mock drafts before the start of the season, you would have needed a couple of top-10 overall picks.
Parker had a phenomenal 2024 season and helped himself a lot at the Senior Bowl. He’s big, powerful, and if he can keep that 2024 form consistent, he’d be a steal this late in the 1st round.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
It would be hilarious if, in the first draft he has with the Steelers, Mike McCarthy takes a wide receiver for Aaron Rodgers. Packers fans will get it…
And of course, at this point, we’re assuming the Steelers will have Aaron Rodgers. It just doesn’t feel like there are any other even remotely realistic possibilities if Rodgers is going to play. Even after acquiring Michael Pittman Jr., the Steelers can’t pass on the talent of Jordyn Tyson here.
They might have a tough time passing on some of the linemen still available, but this is a strong value at pick 21 overall and a big-play receiver with some legit speed to go along with the twin towers of Pittman and DK Metcalf.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The Los Angeles Chargers had two major injuries at the tackle positions last year that really made a huge difference over the long haul of the season. And even if both guys are back and 100 percent this coming season (Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt), the Chargers still lost multiple guys in free agency who were big investments for the offensive line.
Former first-round pick Zion Johnson is gone, and the team cut big-money free agent Mekhi Becton. The Chargers could get some insurance for the tackle position by taking a talented athlete like Kadyn Proctor, while also giving themselves a possible mauler at the guard position.
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
We’ve taken a look at a number of scenarios like this for the Philadelphia Eagles in this draft, but taking a right tackle early on makes a lot of sense for this team. Actually, with the rumors of Landon Dickerson considering retirement, you already know Howie Roseman is licking his chops at a chance to get after this offensive line class.
The Eagles not only might need a replacement for Lane Johnson at the right tackle position in the near future, but also at left guard. Starting right guard Tyler Steen is also a free agent after this season.
I’d be shocked if we don’t see an offensive line emphasis for the Eagles in this draft.
24. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars): Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Omar Cooper Jr. looks like he’s going to enter the NFL and immediately be a quarterback’s best friend. The Browns are building something pretty nice offensively with that offensive line overhaul in free agency, plus the presence of a couple of young players in that offensive core.
Harold Fannin Jr. was absolutely outstanding as a focal point for the passing game as a rookie, and Quinshon Judkins came in and made an immediate impact. Those guys getting joined by Omar Cooper Jr. would be so much fun, and the Freeling pick earlier in this mock makes it actually feel like the Browns are properly setting the table for a QB of the future.
25. Chicago Bears: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Chicago Bears were one of the NFL’s best defenses in the 2025 season when it came to creating takeaways. Not that they won’t be able to take the ball away again in 2026, but they’ve lost a lot more players on that side of the ball than anyone is really comfortable discussing right now.
Even with the additions they’ve made (Coby Bryant, Cam Lewis, Devin Bush), the Bears still don’t have enough right now off the edge. They weren’t in the running for Maxx Crosby for the fun of it. Cashius Howell is a prospect with the ability to come in and immediately upgrade a team’s pass rush, even if he needs some seasoning as a full-time EDGE player.
26. Buffalo Bills: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Will the Buffalo Bills actually move forward with Keon Coleman as a key piece of their receiver room, or will Joe Brady go after another playmaker to join DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir?
The board might dictate that decision-making here in the later portion of the first round.
Denzel Boston is a big-bodied receiver with outstanding hands, a great catch radius, and the ability to stretch the field vertically as well as be an outstanding weapon in the red zone. Josh Allen would love having him as another big target in the passing game, but this strategy likely depends on whether the Bills are seriously considering moving on from Coleman at some point.
27. San Francisco 49ers: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
I try to make mock draft scenarios as much a though exercise as a true prediction, so I don’t like making a ton of repetitive picks. Having the same mock draft over and over again isn’t all that fun, even if you end up being right.
But in the case of the 49ers, I don’t know if there’s a more logical fit in the 1st round (assuming he’s available) than Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu. He might not be quite as good of a prospect right now as his teammate Spencer Fano, but Lomu would have a chance at a really long career landing in an offense like Kyle Shanahan’s.
He would be the obvious heir apparent to veteran and future Hall of Famer Trent Williams. No pressure.
28. Houston Texans: Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
The Houston Texans have been spending a lot of resources over the past couple of offseasons upgrading in the trenches on both sides of the ball. And even after bringing back Sheldon Rankins and signing former 1st-round pick Logan Hall, the Texans need to get better and deeper on the defensive front.
Kayden McDonald might be one of the best run-stuffing defensive linemen in this class, and even if his ceiling is not as a 10-sack type of player, he’s got such a high floor as a player against the run that a team like the Texans can be patient with his pass rush development.
29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
There has been a lot of talk about the long-term future of Travis Kelce, and that’s justified given his age heading into this season. Kelce is a fellow member of the 1989 club, so he’s probably playing in stoppage time at this point.
And as much as Kelce still brings to the table for the Chiefs, the opportunity to take an athletic weapon like Kenyon Sadiq is undeniable value at this stage of the 1st round. I don’t think the Chiefs have the luxury of someone like Sadiq with the 9th overall pick, but this late in the 1st round, he’s a no-brainer.
30. Miami Dolphins (from Broncos): Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
The Dolphins are really resetting this roster in 2026, and they can’t fix everything all at once. We have been talking about this team’s need at the cornerback position for a long time now, so investing a 1st-rounder there would make a ton of sense.
With Jermod McCoy recovering from his injury over the past year, it was Colton Hood who ended up stealing the spotlight and playing at a rather dominant level on the outside.
He has all of the physical and athletic traits to be a long-term starter at the outside cornerback position in the NFL, and would be a good fit for the Dolphins here with the top pick acquired in the Jaylen Waddle trade.
31. New England Patriots: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
I still can’t get over how hands-on Mike Vrabel was during the Arizona State pro day with offensive tackle Max Iheanachor. Again, it’s important to emphasize that his hands-on approach at the pro day doesn’t mean the Pats are guaranteed to draft this guy, but this late in the 1st round, not many guys make more sense.
The playoffs revealed to us that the Patriots are still a work in progress on the offensive line, and while Iheanachor is still raw, being newer to football than others, his talent is tremendous. He has the size and athletic traits to develop into a top-tier starter at right tackle.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
The focus for the Seahawks in many mock draft scenarios has been the defensive backfield with the losses of guys like Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen. It’s understandable to hone in on that position group here with this pick, and that may be the direction the Seahawks go. But what about the edge?
Seattle lost Boye Mafe in free agency to the Bengals. Uchenna Nwosu and Derick Hall are both free agents after the 2026 season. They have to start some future planning here, and Malachi Lawrence is a player shooting up draft boards as of late with his combination of elite athletic traits and consistent production. He could be a fantastic fit here with the final pick of the 1st round.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Complete 2nd-round predictions
33. New York Jets: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
34. Arizona Cardinals: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
35. Tennessee Titans: Keionte Scott, DB, Miami
36. Las Vegas Raiders: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
37. New York Giants: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
38. Houston Texans (from Commanders): Emmanuel Pregnon, OL, Oregon
39. Cleveland Browns: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
40. Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
41. Cincinnati Bengals: Christen Miller, DL, Georgia
42. New Orleans Saints: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
43. Miami Dolphins: Keldric Faulk, EDGE/DL, Auburn
44. New York Jets (from Cowboys): Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
45. Baltimore Ravens: Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
47. Indianapolis Colts: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
48. Atlanta Falcons: Lee Hunter, DL, Texas Tech
49. Minnesota Vikings: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
50. Detroit Lions: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
51. Carolina Panthers: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
52. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Keylan Rutledge, OL, Georgia Tech
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Chase Bisontis, OL, Texas A&M
55. Los Angeles Chargers: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: AJ Haulcy, SAF, LSU
57. Chicago Bears: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
58. San Francisco 49ers: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
59. Houston Texans: Kyle Louis, LB/SAF, Pittsburgh
60. Chicago Bears (from Bills): Kamari Ramsey, SAF, USC
61. Los Angeles Rams: Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona
62. Denver Broncos: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
63. New England Patriots: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
64. Seattle Seahawks: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
We've obviously got a few teams making their first selections in this mock draft, but let's first address the biggest headline here: Ty Simpson to the Arizona Cardinals. Scheme-wise, it seems like the consensus is saying Simpson is a perfect fit for new Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, and it's hard to argue that.
His lack of experience makes him a pretty substantial risk for that team given where they are at in their roster construction, but perhaps he can grow quickly under LaFleur. I would not be shocked if the Cardinals -- or someone -- took him in the 1st round.
I cannot wait to find out where D'Angelo Ponds is going to land in this draft, and the Browns feel like a fun fit. With all of the talent on that defensive front, Ponds's aggressiveness could fit right in.
I also love the Panthers and Broncos snagging tight ends in this round. The Panthers took the ultra-athletic safety Dillon Thieneman in the 1st round and another freaky specimen in Eli Stowers in the 2nd.
The Broncos get Max Klare, who could have the highest upside in this class as the best all-around tight end. That's exactly what they need at pick 62.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Complete 3rd-round predictions
65. Arizona Cardinals: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
66. Tennessee Titans: Mike Washington, RB, Arkansas
67. Las Vegas Raiders: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
68. Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets): Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
69. Houston Texans (from Giants): Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa
70. Cleveland Browns: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
71. Washington Commanders: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
72. Cincinnati Bengals: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
73. New Orleans Saints: Connor Lew, OL, Auburn
74. Kansas City Chiefs: Bud Clark, SAF, TCU
75. Miami Dolphins: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
76. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Cowboys): Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
78. Indianapolis Colts: Harold Perkins, LB, LSU
79. Atlanta Falcons: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
80. Baltimore Ravens: Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
81. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions): Domonique Orange, DL, Iowa State
82. Minnesota Vikings: Gracen Halton, DL, Oklahoma
83. Carolina Panthers: Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
84. Green Bay Packers: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
85. Pittsburgh Steelers: Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Sam Hecht, OL, Kansas State
87. Miami Dolphins (from Eagles): Jalon Kilgore, SAF, South Carolina
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
89. Chicago Bears: Darrell Jackson Jr., DL, Florida State
90. Miami Dolphins (from Texans): Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
91. Buffalo Bills: Jalen Farmer, OL, Kentucky
92. Dallas Cowboys (from 49ers): Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
93. Los Angeles Rams: Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
94. Miami Dolphins (from Broncos): Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
95. New England Patriots: Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
96. Seattle Seahawks: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
97. Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory Selection): Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
98. Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory Selection): Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn
99. Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory Selection): Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
100. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions; Special Compensatory Selection): Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
The Philadelphia Eagles getting Josiah Trotter would be absolutely phenomenal. A legacy player going to the Eagles and someone who could fill a big hole with Nakobe Dean leaving for the Raiders in free agency.
Ted Hurst feels like exactly the type of receiver the Packers would target, which is why I think he'd fit in perfectly with new Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan from a size/athleticism profile.
It just feels like the Steelers taking Drew Allar at some point in this draft makes sense, giving that team a talented young quarterback with some upside to develop behind Aaron Rodgers.
The Seahawks have a really tough running back situation right now, and it has to be addressed at some point. They'd be doing a little fan service by taking Jonah Coleman, who looks like he's going to have a high floor as a pro because of his willingness to do the dirty work in pass protection.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Complete 4th-round predictions
101. Tennessee Titans: LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
102. Las Vegas Raiders: Logan Jones, OL, Iowa
103. New York Jets: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
104. Arizona Cardinals: Genesis Smith, SAF, Arizona
105. New York Giants: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
106. Houston Texans (from Commanders): Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
107. Cleveland Browns: Carson Beck, QB, Miami
108. Denver Broncos (from Saints): Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan
109. Kansas City Chiefs: Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
110. Cincinnati Bengals: Devin Moore, CB, Florida
111. Denver Broncos (from Dolphins): Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State
112. Dallas Cowboys: Zakee Wheatley, SAF, Penn State
113. Indianapolis Colts: Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
114. Philadelphia Eagles (from Falcons): Justin Joly, TE, North Carolina State
115. Baltimore Ravens: Jake Slaughter, OL, Florida
116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
117. Las Vegas Raiders (from Vikings through Jaguars): Kaleb Proctor, DL, Southeast Louisiana
118. Detroit Lions: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
119. Carolina Panthers: Brian Parker II, OT Duke
120. Green Bay Packers: TJ Hall, CB, Iowa
121. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dontay Corleone, DL, Cincinnati
122. Atlanta Falcons (from Eagles): Zxavian Harris, DL, Ole Miss
123. Los Angeles Chargers: Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan
124. Jacksonville Jaguars: Markel Bell, OL, Miami
125. New England Patriots (from Bears through Chiefs): Chris McClellan, DL, Missouri
126. Buffalo Bills: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
127. San Francisco 49ers: Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
128. Detroit Lions (from Texans): Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky
129. Chicago Bears (from Rams): Zane Durant, DL, Penn State
130. Miami Dolphins (from Broncos): Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State
131. New England Patriots: Billy Schrauth, OL, Notre Dame
132. New Orleans Saints (from Seahawks): Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
133. San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection): Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
134. Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory Selection): Rayshaun Benny, DL, Michigan
135. Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory Selection): Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
136. New Orleans Saints (Compensatory Selection): Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
137. Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory Selection): De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
138. San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection): Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana
139. San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection): Beau Stephens, OL, Iowa
140. New York Jets (Compensatory Selection): Trey Zuhn III, OL, Texas A&M
We've got a little bit of a run on the quarterback position here to start off Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Jets get things kicked off with North Dakota State project Cole Payton. Payton is a scrambler at the position who has drawn a lot of attention in the pre-draft process. Some feel like he's going to sneak into Day 2.
The Cleveland Browns reunite Todd Monken with Carson Beck, another fit that just makes a lot of sense. The Browns would almost certainly move on from Dillon Gabriel in this case.
We also have the Saints taking Garrett Nussmeier, something that used to get projected a lot higher in our mock drafts. Hey, things change over the course of the year, right? But the fit is interesting. Nussmeier's dad is the offensive coordinator of the Saints. Taking Garrett in the 3rd or 4th round would give the Saints a little insurance for Tyler Shough heading into his second season with a prospect a lot of people like quite a bit.