The 2025 college football season is quickly reaching the home stretch. The 2025 NFL season is already down to the final five games for just about everyone. The season has blown by, which means the 2026 NFL Draft is starting to come more and more into focus.
Prospects are emerging every week around the country. We're seeing a lot of really fun developments at the college level lately, including the resurrection of Arch Manning's NFL Draft stock after a tough start to the year.
The latest 2026 NFL mock draft will project the entire first round as things currently stand in Week 13 and Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. We're not only looking at each team's biggest weakness right now, but projecting based on how things could go in the offseason with major organizational changes on the way.
2026 NFL mock draft: Arch Manning back in QB1 spot of latest 1st-round predictions
1. Tennessee Titans: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
The Titans should be prepared to sell this pick to the highest bidder. Not that Arvell Reese isn't worth their top pick, but you can't pass on a deal that would likely include at least three first-round picks, or similar value. The Titans need building blocks in the worst way, and they'll come away from this draft getting exactly that.
2. New York Giants: Caleb Downs, SAF, Ohio State
The Giants are stuck between a rock and a hard place here. The deepest position group on their roster is off the edge, so they don't need that here. They also don't need a quarterback. The Giants had better hold out hope that an offensive tackle finds his way into this spot, or they could trade to the highest bidder as well.
3. New Orleans Saints: Arch Manning, QB, Texas
When it comes down to pure talent, Arch Manning has always been the QB1 of this class. Draft analysts and prognosticators have argued all year along about his status for this draft, but with the top pick likely up for sale, it wouldn't be shocking -- in the slightest -- to see some team move up to #1 overall to get Manning and make him the fourth member of his family drafted 1st overall.
4. New York Jets: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
It's possible that Fernando Mendoza could be the #1 overall pick in this draft and the Heisman Trophy winner. Folks spoke highly of the former Cal transfer before he even played a down at Indiana, and he has delivered this season. He looks like a future franchise QB.
5. Las Vegas Raiders: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
When it comes to overall experience and time on task, Dante Moore is not exactly the most impressive quarterback in this class. But this guy can make every throw in the book and he has the traits of a future franchise quarterback. If the Raiders are taking him, the question is, who is the head coach?
6. Cleveland Browns: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
The Browns need to give Shedeur Sanders as much time on task as they can give him, because they cannot go into the 2026 offseason with any doubt about their need at the quarterback position. Maybe Shedeur will steal the job long-term. For now, Ty Simpson is a solid candidate for them and someone who could run point in Kevin Stefanski's offense.
7. Washington Commanders: Rueben Bain, EDGE, Miami
The run on quarterbacks leaves the Washington Commanders in a bit of an ideal situation here. Even without all of the injuries this year, it was abundantly clear that the EDGE spot needed attention for this roster. Getting Rueben Bain this far down in the top 10 would be a huge get.
8. Arizona Cardinals: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The Arizona Cardinals went out in the 2025 offseason and signed Josh Sweat in free agency, but they likely wouldn't be able to pass on a versatile piece like Keldric Faulk here. If Jonathan Gannon is still around, this is exactly the type of specimen who fits well in his defensive front, able to play multiple positions.
9. Cincinnati Bengals: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Even after using a top pick on Shemar Stewart last year, the Bengals could go right back to the well off the edge in the 2026 NFL Draft. David Bailey has been one of the most productive pass rushers in all of college football this year, and would help replace Trey Hendrickson, who is almost certainly going to be gone in NFL Free Agency.
10. Miami Dolphins: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
It would be shocking if Tyreek Hill ever played for the Miami Dolphins again, so they're going to need another big-play threat to replace him. Jordyn Tyson has been one of the best big-play receivers in all of college football since he transferred to Arizona State, and would be a great fit for Mike McDaniel's offense.
11. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The Rams may be slowly but surely sorting out their need at the cornerback position as the season goes along. Cobie Durant and Emmanuel Forbes have played well for them this season. With that being said, you can never have too many corners and Jermod McCoy falling to them would allow them to steal the CB1 of the class.
12. Minnesota Vikings: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Will positional value allow some team outside the top 10 picks overall -- like the Vikings -- to steal Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, or will he get the Ashton Jeanty treatment? Even with the running back position more on-trend in today's NFL again, Love could be one of the biggest steals of the first round if he falls this far.
13. Baltimore Ravens: Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
The Baltimore Ravens have gotten way too much credit from folks like me this season. Even with Lamar Jackson back in the lineup, the Ravens have clear issues on both sides of the ball that need to be properly addressed in the 2026 offseason. As always, you start in the trenches, and Peter Woods could be a nice value here after a "down" year in 2025.
14. Kansas City Chiefs: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The future of tight end Travis Kelce feels very much up in the air at this point. If the Chiefs' season keeps going in the same direction, he would be leaving on a bit of a sour note, but the tight end position needs to be looked at one way or the other. Kenyon Sadiq might be the best overall playmaker on the board here, anyway.
15. Carolina Panthers: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
The Carolina Panthers have done well this season, especially bouncing back on the defensive side of the ball, but they still have long-term needs all over the place defensively. Ejiro Evero is a defensive backs guy at heart, and I think he would love the style of play from LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane in his scheme.
16. Dallas Cowboys: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Dallas Cowboys are notorious for passing on other more prominent needs for trench play in the NFL Draft. Spencer Fano would be the first tackle off the board in this scenario, and could be a long-term fixture at right tackle for the Cowboys. You can't go wrong investing in your offensive or defensive line in the 1st round.
17. Houston Texans: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
With the way CJ Stroud has gotten hit over the past couple of years, the offensive line remains critical for the Texans to address in the 2026 offseason. Their renovation project was only getting underway in 2025. Kadyn Proctor is a bit of a polarizing prospect, but his talent and size are undeniable. Some NFL team will take the risk.
18. Detroit Lions: Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
The Detroit Lions felt like they needed to try and call Frank Ragnow out of retirement to address their interior offensive line issues, which we saw coming at the beginning of the year. Here, they don't specifically upgrade at center, but get Francis Mauigoa, who can play right guard and allow the Lions flexibility at the center position with the guys they have.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
At some point, the ageless wonder that is Lavonte David will stop playing, right? Whenver that day comes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to feel it. They might feel it a little bit less with a playmaker like Georgia's CJ Allen already in place, ready to take over as the man in the middle of Todd Bowles's defense.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
It would be criminal for the Steelers to get Carnell Tate this deep in the first round, but that's the way the board fell. Tate looks like he is going to be the latest in a long line of Ohio State wide receivers with NFL-ready skills. This is a team that has sniffed around so many different receiver upgrades, and it's time to invest a top pick at that position. But who will be playing QB for this team?
21. Buffalo Bills: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The Buffalo Bills have really struggled at the wide receiver position since letting go of Stefon Diggs. And while you can't blame them for making that move, you also can't help but wonder how much different things would look for them right now if they'd figured out how to make it work. Makai Lemon would bring this team a much-needed go-to presence at the position.
22. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars): Olaivavega Ioane, OL, Penn State
When you invest in the quarterback position, you've got to invest in his protection plan. The Browns took Ty Simpson earlier on in this 1st-round NFL mock draft projection, and here they go to Penn State for the player who could very well be the best overall interior lineman in the class.
23. San Francisco 49ers: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The San Francisco 49ers spent so many of their primary 2025 NFL Draft assets on the defensive side of the ball, you almost want to limit the options here to the offensive side of the ball. Maybe there will be an offensive lineman for them to take, but I love adding at the cornerback position and Avieon Terrell would be a great fit here.
24. Philadelphia Eagles: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
At some point, the drama between the Eagles and AJ Brown is going to reach a boiling point. I think Howie Roseman will finally trade him in the 2026 offseason, and while this may not be the only move he makes in response, I love the idea of a big-bodied receiver with physicality and a "my ball" mentality like Denzel Boston coming into the program.
25. Los Angeles Chargers: Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
The Los Angeles Chargers might need to use the 2026 NFL Draft to atone for their NFL free agency mistakes in the 2025 offseason. One of the most underrated players they let go this year was defensive lineman Poona Ford. Kayden McDonald is another physical, big-bodied lineman who can help plug up the middle and play the brand of football Jim Harbaugh wants.
26. Dallas Cowboys (from Packers): Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
If the Dallas Cowboys can get a healthy DeMarvion Overshown, pairing him up with Sonny Styles might be unfair for opposing teams. Yes, the Cowboys will be on the hunt for help off the edge as well, but Jerry Jones won't hesitate to add another playmaker at the second level with one of the picks he acquired from the Packers.
27. Seattle Seahawks: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The Seattle Seahawks went to the South Carolina program to snag safety Nick Emmanwori in the 2025 NFL Draft, and perhaps they'll go back to that program yet again for another weapon in the secondary. They get an upgrade for the cornerback position, strengthening a defense that has already taken a huge step forward for Mike Macdonald in 2025.
28. New York Jets (from Colts): Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
The Jets don't have to use this pick on the cornerback position, but it would make some sense after trading away Sauce Gardner to get it. The Jets are going into the 2026 offseason with a plethora of needs on both sides of the ball. Colton Hood has been outstanding this year for the Vols and could be a great pickup this late in round one.
29. Chicago Bears: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
The Chicago Bears have been arguably the most opportunistic defense in the NFL this season. They already had good personnel before this season, but Dennis Allen has those guys putting things together in 2025. They need another presence off the edge. TJ Parker was previously a unanimous top-10 guy who has a ton of talent.
30. Denver Broncos: A'Mauri Washington, DL, Oregon
One of the Denver Broncos' top pending free agents in 2026 is John Franklin-Myers, one of the most underrated defensive linemen in the NFL. Although not a one-for-one replacement, you know the Broncos are going to want to stay strong on that defensive line and keep guys fresh. A'Mauri Washington can help them do that.
31. Los Angeles Rams: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
Yes, we love the idea of the Los Angeles Rams using a first-round pick on the quarterback position. Getting the heir apparent to Matthew Stafford in the building might be a bigger priority this offseason, and if the Rams find a way to win it all, Stafford might call it a career and ride off into the sunset. Sellers has all the traits you look for at the position.
32. New England Patriots: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The New England Patriots need more weapons for Drake Maye. They need more protection for Drake Maye. They need a better pass rush going forward. There are plenty of directions you could go here but KC Concepcion has been a big play waiting to happen this season. Get your quarterback a playmaker.