The 2026 NFL Draft is not going to be super full of some quarterback names that were somewhat expected to declare. Players like Arch Manning and LaNorris Sellers are returning to school. so we could actually be looking at the 2027 NFL Draft as being a very good one at the QB position.
Well, there are other positions that need drafting, so it's not all about the quarterback. As the regular season ends, the NFL Draft in April comes into view more, and we're approaching the fourth-month point already.
Let's crack open a quick first-round mock draft now that we know the QB supply is dwindling a bit.
Updated NFL Mock Draft as the QB supply dwindles for 2026
Picks 1-16
1. New York Giants - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
The New York Giants keep the first overall pick and bolster the WR room with Jordyn Tyson, building around Jaxson Dart.
2. Las Vegas Raiders - Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Fernando Mendoza is the best QB in this class and is also going to be the first one off the board in April. The Las Vegas Raiders can't possibly mess this up, right?
3. Tennessee Titans - Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
The Tennessee Titans simply need to add talent everywhere, so any position is on the table for them in the first round.
4. Cleveland Browns - Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Dante Moore is the second QB off the board, heading to the Cleveland Browns with the fourth overall selection, but he is one of the last going in Round 1...
5. New York Jets - Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
The New York Jets have to rebuild their defense a bit, so they grab Peter Woods from Clemson at pick no. 5.
6. Arizona Cardinals - Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Caleb Downs does not play a sexy position, but he might just be the best defensive prospect in the entire class.
7. New Orleans Saints - Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The New Orleans Saints have to get a bit more explosive off the EDGE, so they take Keldric Faulk from Auburn at pick no. 7.
8. Washington Commanders - David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
David Bailey is another pass-rusher who could go in the first round. He heads to the needy Washington Commanders.
9. Cincinnati Bengals - Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The Cincinnati Bengals need a little bit of everything on the defensive side of the ball, and that isn't an exaggeration.
10. Los Angeles Rams - Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Los Angeles Rams own the Atlanta Falcons' first-round pick and build for the future a bit with the selection of Spencer Fano.
11. Miami Dolphins - Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
A very CB-needy team is the Miami Dolphins, so this pick should not come as a huge shock in Round 1.
12. Kansas City Chiefs - Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The Kansas City Chiefs make a bold selection and inject some juice into their offense by taking Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame at pick 12.
13. Minnesota Vikings - Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Yet another first-round DB comes off the board as the Minnesota Vikings search for some long-term answers in the secondary.
14. Dallas Cowboys - Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Defense. Defense. Defense.
Defense!
15. Baltimore Ravens - Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The Baltimore Ravens bolster the offensive line with Kadyn Proctor from Alabama at pick 15. The trenches are always a good idea.
16. Carolina Panthers - Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
Building on a strength, the Carolina Panthers take Francis Mauigoa at pick 16.
Picks 17-32
17. Detroit Lions - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Yet another first-round CB is off the board. The Detroit Lions have invested heavily into the secondary, but it's just not yet come together.
18. New York Jets - Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Jets have to also rebuild their WR room around Garrett Wilson, so adding Carnell Tate is a great idea.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
With Cade Otton set to hit free agency, the Buccaneers grab Kenyon Sadiq, a rare type of prospect at the position.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
The third and final QB comes off the board here in Round 1 with Ty Simpson heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
21. Philadelphia Eagles - Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
Howie Roseman did it again. Roseman continues his lengthy history of investing into the offensive line with premium NFL Draft capital. Philly's OL took a step back this year.
22. Houston Texans - Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Houston's offensive line is coming into shape a bit, but I do believe it's still lacking key talent, so I went with Caleb Lomu at pick 22.
23. Dallas Cowboys - Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Two Calebs in a row? Yes! The Dallas Cowboys take two defensive prospects with their first-round draft picks, perhaps ushering in a new era of defensive success.
24. Buffalo Bills - Makai Lemon, WR, USC
It feels like Buffalo could take a wide receiver or someone in the secondary with their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. I went with Makai Lemon. Josh Allen needs more help on that side of the ball.
25. Chicago Bears - CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
26. Los Angeles Chargers - A'Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
How about some more beef up front? The Los Angeles Chargers really don't have many overly talented players on defense, so adding some difference-makers would really go a long way.
27. San Francisco 49ers - Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
The injury is going to complicate things for Chris Bell, but he's a first-round talent, so he could very easily go in Round 1.
28. Cleveland Browns - Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Cleveland has two first-round picks; this one belonged to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Browns bolster an already stout defensive line with Kayden McDonald.
29. New England Patriots - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The New England Patriots are another offensive weapon away from really becoming a huge threat on offense, so going wide receiver or tight end in the first round makes a lot of sense.
30. Seattle Seahawks - Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
The Seattle Seahawks could use another iOL, so they target Emmanuel Pregnon from Oregon at the bottom of the first round.
31. Los Angeles Rams - KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The LA Rams, with their own first-round pick, add another WR for Matthew Stafford and grab KC Concepcion.
32. Denver Broncos - Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
The Denver Broncos finish up this first-round mock draft with Germie Bernard from Alabama. The Broncos are probably missing another pass-catcher.