The 2026 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, as the college footbal lseason is about over, and the NFL season only has a few more games left. The one thing that has developed in recent weeks with the 2026 class is the amount of quarterbacks that opted to head back to school.
And, once again, it seems like next year's quarterback class is going to be better. Overall, though, the top-end talent of the 2026 class just isn't that great, so we could see some crazy scenarios developing when April rolls around, as teams might be more aggressive in trying to trade up, or even more aggressive in parting with capital before the draft for immediate impact players.
Let's get into our longest mock draft thus far for 2026, a three-round mock that contains some major trades.
Draft order taken from the standings before the Divisional Round began.
Updated 3 round 2026 NFL Mock Draft with notable QB movement
1. Las Vegas Raiders - Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
You can lock this pick in, and I bet the Raiders organization has done this already. Until Las Vegas gets serious about the QB position, they'll continue to circle the drain in the AFC. While the rest of the roster is bad, at best, Mendoza could help a ton of other issues disappear overnight, as that's the impact of finding a franchise quarterback in the NFL.
Mendoza at pick one is the only option.
2. New York Jets - Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
With Dante Moore headed back to school, the New York Jets could look to the defensive side of the ball and take Arvell Reese, who is an immediate impact player and brings some needed juice to the Jets defensive front, a unit that did not register a single interception in 2025, which is hard to believe.
3. Arizona Cardinals - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
This is where the 2026 NFL Draft can begin to be a bit unknown, as the Arizona Cardinals need a quarterback, but, like the New York Jets, there isn't one readily available for them with the third overall pick. The Cardinals grab Jordyn Tyson from Arizona State and add another weapon into the offense. It's not currently clear at the moment if Kyler Murray is returning to the team as the starting QB in 2026, but with a new coaching staff coming in, the chances may have gotten higher that he does come back.
It's also a bad year to need a quarterback, so Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort really has to get creative here if he hopes to stabilize the QB position and honestly save his job. Tyson is a good start for what is now a bit of a rebuilding process. However, the Cardinals could go in a number of directions here.
4. Tennessee Titans - Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Caleb Downs could be the best non-quarterback prospect in the country. He does not play the most valuable position, but he's a slam-dunk top-5 pick and is going to hear his name called very early in the 2026 NFL Draft. In our latest mock draft, Downs heads to the talent-needy Tennessee Titans, a team that might sport the worst roster in the league.
If nothing else, though, the Titans did get some good play from rookie QB Cam Ward down the stretch, so there appears to be something with Ward that could allow for a year two breakout, but the Titans not only have to find way more talent, but they also have to bring in a legitimate coaching staff that knows how to develop Ward and also how to evaluate talent.
Downs to the Titans at pick three.
5. Dallas Cowboys (via NYG) - Reuben Bain Jr, EDGE, Miami (FL)
The Dallas Cowboys really shake up our latest mock draft and trade up a bit of slots to draft Rueben Bain Jr from Miami. Bain is a bit undersized, but he's a good player, and NFL teams should be in the business of drafting good players.
Bain has been on fire in the college football playoff and is someone who brings some much-needed juice to the Cowboys defensive front. As a whole, Dallas' defense was perhaps the worst unit in the NFL in 2025, and it was because of the defense that a top-tier offense was wasted.
As long as the defense can be just average in 2026, the Cowboys will flirt with double-digit wins. Dallas traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers but also added Quinnen Williams during the trade deadline, so the unit has seen a ton of changes over the past few months.
Adding Bain to the DL is a great start and hopefully a step in the right direction for this team.
6. Cleveland Browns - Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Cleveland Browns may have to punt on being aggressive for a QB until 2027, as the 2026 NFL Draft does not have another viable QB prospect in this slot. The Browns opt to beef up the offensive line and take Spencer Fano from Utah, setting the stage for a massive QB move in 2027.
Cleveland does sport a very good defense, so it's not going to take much from the offense for this team to actually become a bit of a threat in the AFC, but the Browns have seen the Deshaun Watson trade blow up in their face, and the franchise has yet to dig out of it.
Rebuilding the offense could still take some time overall, but Fano is a great pick at a position of need.
7. Washington Commanders - Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The Washington Commanders were within one game of the Super Bowl in the 2024 NFL Season and finished 12-5 in the regular season. Well, the record flipped, as Washington finished with just five wins and saw the wheels fall off. Not only did the roster endure a ton of injuries, but the talent overall was not quite as good as many of us thought.
The Commanders also had one of the oldest teams in the NFL. Not only do they need to get healthy, but GM Adam Peters has a heavy lift ahead of him with being able to add enough talent, and with the New York Giants bringing John Harbaugh in as head coach and having an encouraging QB in Jaxson Dart, the Commanders are in a position to even finish last in the NFC East if things do not change.
Washington targets Keldric Faulk from Auburn in our mock draft. He's one of the best pass rushers in the country and helps bring some needed juice to the defensive line. This appears to be a very good year to need a pass rusher.
8. New Orleans Saints - Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The New Orleans Saints saw rookie QB Tyler Shough play quite well down the stretch in 2025, so that bodes well for the team's chances in 2026. Adding Jeremiyah Love would be a huge boost to the offense, as that unit does need another playmaker, and with Mickey Loomis as the GM, anything is possible.
A young trio if Shough, Chris Olave, and Love is a really nice foundation, and with how well the Saints played to end the season, the NFC South division title is absolutely in reach in 2026. The objective for the Saints in the offseason should be to get younger and more explosive.
9. Kansas City Chiefs - Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Peter Woods might not be a sexy pick, and Chiefs fans might want to see a playmaker here, but there are a lot of other playmakers available later on, and with how high Kansas City is picking this year, it would make sense to bolster a more valuable position.
Woods is one of the best DL prospects in the 2026 class, and if 2025 was any indication, the Chiefs have to get more stout along the DL. Kansas likely isn't going to pick in the top-10 in 2027 if Patrick Mahomes comes back healthy and if the team can improve key positions.
A playmaker might be the logical choice here, but the smart, long-term play is the trenches, as that's where games are won and lost in the NFL. With Chris Jones getting older and the Chiefs' DL not having a ton of notable faces, there are a few, if any positions that make more sense here for Kansas City.
10. Cincinnati Bengals - David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Another team in need of serious DL help is the Cincinnati Bengals, so they grab David Bailey from Texas Tech. Bailey is an insanely productive player with 42 career tackles for loss. This goes against who they took in Shemar Stewart back in 2025.
Until Cincy gets better along the defensive front, they'll continue to miss the playoffs. The trenches, once again, are where games are won and lost in the NFL. Getting better trench play has a ripple effect througout the entire unit.
With the offensive line actually playing well down the stretch, the defensive line is where the Bengals need to focus their attention in 2026, as they have missed the playoffs three years in a row now, which simply can't happen with Joe Burrow at quarterback.
11. Miami Dolphins - Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
The Miami Dolphins are making some much-needed change, but this could be a bit of a rebuilding process, so Dolphins fans might have to get used to another losing season. The elephant in the room is obviously Tua Tagovailoa, who was sent to the bench late in 2025 for Quinn Ewers, the rookie from Texas.
Ewers actually played rather well given the circumstances, and, like we have mentioned already, there isn't a logical first-round QB prospect to take right here, so the next best thing might be to get some help in the trenches. Francis Mauigoa is one of the top tackle prospects in the country and helps Miami get a bit more stout up front,
That's been a main criticism of this team, as the weather gets cold, and the Dolphins just do not play well. A huge way to change that is to simply be better than the opponent along the offensive and defensive line. Miami is a team to watch out for to make a major QB move in the offseason, however that looks.
12. New York Giants (via DAL) - Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The New York Giants traded down with the Dallas Cowboys in our latest mock draft and are now picking 12th overall, taking Jermod McCoy from Tennessee. With the Giants landing John Harbaugh, you can expect this team to get better overnight, and I would not be shocked if they made a push for the NFC East title in 2026.
There is a lot of talent along the defensive line, and the offensive line played rather well this year. Rookie QB Jaxson Dart, while reckless, did play well for rookie standards and could break out in 2026. The Giants may begin to hammer away at filling needs, and there is a need at CB.
13. Los Angeles Rams - Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
The Los Angeles Rams have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. They own the Atlanta Falcons first-rounder, as the Falcons came away with Jalon Walker and James Pearce in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
One area where LA can clearly use an upgrade is at CB, and the Rams roster is so good overall that the front office could absolutely draft for need. Mansoor Delane might be the best CB in the country and is such a logical fit here in LA.
The Rams are clearly in another Super Bowl-contending window and will have to ensure the roster is as good as possible, as QB Matthew Stafford played his best football this year, so LA surely thinks they can make another run in 2026 and maybe in 2027 if Stafford continues to play well. Delane to the Rams in our latest mock draft.
14. Denver Broncos (via BAL) - Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Denver Broncos make a massive trade up in our latest mock draft and take the do-it-all wide receiver in Carnell Tate from Ohio State. The Broncos clearly need another WR, as Courtland Sutton isn't a legitimate no. 1, and Bo Nix did have to deal with a ton of drops this year.
The Broncos earned the top seed in the AFC this year and are poised to be very aggressive this offseason. After trying to upgrade the playmaking unit in the offseason, another offseason worth of upgrades might be needed here.
Defensively, Denver sports some of the best talent in the offense, and their offensive line is arguably the best as well. Expect the Broncos to throw a ton of effort at wide receiver, running back, and tight end this offseason. Tate is a legitimate NFL star in the making.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started out quite hot in the regular season, but things fell apart in the second half of the season, and the team missed the playoffs entirely. What we saw was a soft defense up the middle, and it's clear that Todd Bowles could not do what he wanted to do.
The linebacker room could use a boost, and Sonny Styles is yet another first-round caliber defensive prospect from Ohio State, so the fit and the prosect make a lot of sense for Tampa Bay. Fortunately, the Bucs might not be all that far off from getting back to the top of the NFC South, but some have wondered if Bowles returning in 2026 was the right move or not.
At the end of the day, having below-average coaching is one thing that teams cannot overcome. Styles to Tampa at pick 15 is a very easy selection for GM Jason Licht to make. How many more first-rounders from Ohio State will see see in this mock draft?
16. New York Jets - Makai Lemon, WR, USC
After taking Arvell Reese from Ohio State at pick two, the New York Jets now target the other side of the ball and grab Makai Lemon from USC at pick 16, slowing building up both sides of the ball with blue-chip players. The Jets may have to get creative to find a competent QB in 2026, but it's clear that this is going to be a longer rebuild, so the team likely won't become relevant until 2027, at minimum.
Darren Mougey is entering his second offseason as the Jets' GM after spending years with the Denver Broncos, so, if nothing else, he did see how a former-dysfunctional team rebuilds. That is great experience for the Jets in this new era of football.
17. Detroit Lions - Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The Detroit Lions sported one of the best offenses in the NFL in 2025, but it was because of a banged-up, below average defense that led th the Lions bottoming out toward the end of the season and missing the playoffs. After a brief run atop the NFC North, the Lions lost the division.
You would think that a defensive player would be the pick here, but most of their issues are simply boiling down to getting some players back from injury, and in today's NFL, it is a lot more feasible to 'build' a defense in free agency rather than drafting and developing.
I could see GM Brad Holmes, who has hit on pick after pick on offense, to again target an offensive player in the first round. Kadyn Proctor is a tackle prospect, and I do believe Detroit would try him there first, but he could have a future inside at guard, and beefing up the offensive line is never a bad idea in the NFL. Proctor at pick 17 for the Lions.
18. Minnesota Vikings - Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The brother of AJ Terrell, Avieon Terrell fills a huge need for the Minnesota Vikings at pick 18, and, believe it or not, the Vikings managed to finish with a winning record this year. Terrell could be an instant contributor in the Vikings defense, and if this team can just field a competent QB in 2026, they'll make the playoffs.
Ideally, JJ McCarthy develops and takes off in year three, but he has to worry about being able to stay on the field, first and foremost. I would expect that the Vikings do bring in a mid-tier veteran QB to compete with McCarthy and then take to the 2026 NFL Draft to fill out the rest of their roster needs.
19. Carolina Panthers - Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
The Carolina Panthers picked up the fifth-year option for Bryce Young, so he's going to be under contract through the 2027 NFL Season. At first, I thought that was a terrible move, but after giving it more thought, I understand why the front office did it.
Young isn't going to be extended this offseason, as he's not a franchise QB, and while he played the best football of his career in 2025, he was still quite average. There was progress, though, and I believe the Panthers want to see if Young can hit another level all while investing into the position again.
Ty Simpson would not be starting immediately and probably wouldn't get a chance to start until the middle of the 2027 season, but this makes a lot of sense for Carolina, as it seems like Bryce Young is an extremely limited player, so the Panthers cannot go forward in 2026 without making this type of move.
20. New York Giants (via DAL) - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The New York Giants have two first-round picks in 2026 after trading down with the Dallas Cowboys in our latest mock draft, and with the 20th pick, they grab some WR help and snag Denzel Boston from Washington. Malik Nabers is going to be working his way back from a season-ending knee injury, so not only do the Giants need another person for Jaxson Dart to throw to while Nabers gets back, but they also do have another need at wide receiver.
This offseason should be all about enduring Dart can make a year two leap, and it's hard for him to not make a leap if he'd eventually have Nabers and Boston to throw to on offense. The Giants could be a legitimate team in 2026, folks.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
This could be a fun pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After nearly 20 years on the job, Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers, and the Steelers may have just seen Tomlin save the franchise from itself, as the team was prepared to bring him back.
It was time for a new era, and if you asked me, I do believe an offensive-minded coach is what this team needs, but even if they do not make that type of hire and bring someone in like Brian Flores, for example, this new era of Steelers football has to be about investing more into the offense and getting more with the times on that side of the ball.
One way an NFL offense can become elite is by having a do-it-all type of tight end, and Kenyon Sadiq is not only the best TE prospect in the class, but he can block and catch passes. The Steelers have to get some game-changers on offense, and they need new players at tight end, wide receiver, and running back. Sadiq is a great start.
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Vega Ioane, OG, Penn State
The Los Angeles Chargers could have a very good offensive line, but GM Joe Hortiz needs to quit messing around and get serious. Vega Ioane is a top guard prospect and a much-needed interior piece for the Chargers, who not only had a bad iOL to begin with, but also proceeded to lose both Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater to season-ending injuries.
The Chargers OL surely ended the season as the worst unit in the NFL, and as long as Hortiz can bring in some more talent here, LA will be just fine, but he didn't do it last year, so...
It feels like a 'do or die' offseason for the Chargers.
23. Philadelphia Eagles - TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
The Philadelphia Eagles went one-and-done in the playoffs, and I do believe it's about time to have some tough conversations about Jalen Hurts and what he can and cannot do at the QB position. Hurts likely isn't going anywhere, so the Eagles will look to fill some of their weaker positions. While the defense was great in 2025, getting a pass rush boost is necessary, in my opinion.
It also falls in line with GM Howie Roseman putting a huge emphasis in the trenches, and that's how the Eagles have been able to sustain this success for years now. However, the Nick Sirianni era seems to be an 'every other year' type of deal, so perhaps 2026 could bring a ton of success and another deep playoff run to the Super Bowl?
24. Arizona Cardinals (via CLE) - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Cleveland Browns trade pick 24 to Arizona Cardinals for QB Kyler Murray
Another major QB move here is the Cleveland Browns sending the 24th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Arizona Cardinals for Kyler Murray. This may seem like a silly decision, but the Browns may truly be just competent QB play away from making the playoffs again.
The offense needs to be average, and the defense will lead the way. The Browns have to get some stability here, and they make the bold move to trade their other first-round pick, which originally belonged to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Browns would definitely have to make some cap gymnastics happen to pull this off, but it could be a great move for the team, as Murray is a legitimate dual-threat QB and could hold the starting job down for a few years. The Cardinals use this pick and take some CB help, grabbing Colton Hood from Tennessee.
25. Chicago Bears - Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
No matter what goes down in the Divisional Round for the Chicago Bears, this team is going to invest a lot into the middle of the defense in the 2026 NFL Offseason. We saw something similar in 2025, when the offensive line was overhauled with Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson. Unsurprisingly, the OL turned into a top-5 unit this year.
With Ben Johnson at the helm, the trenches are always going to be a priority, and we saw that first-hand last year. The Bears take Caleb Banks from Florida at pick 25 in this mock draft, and I guarantee you that they will have already made some notable DL moves before the NFL Draft.
I believe there is a chance that this team isn’t even picking in the first round due to a major trade for Maxx Crosby. The Bears went 11-5 in the regular season this year and won the NFC North.
If the Bears were able to accomplish that with some notable defensive weaknesses, this team could truly explode in 2026.
26. Buffalo Bills - KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
It’s not going to come as a shock if the Buffalo Bills use their first-round pick in some way to bolster the WR room. Years ago, we saw the team make a major swing for Stefon Diggs, and Diggs ended up doing wonders for Josh Allen’s development.
Well, the Bills take KC Conception from Texas A&M at pick 26 here in this mock draft. Concepcion is elite with the ball in his hands and someone who could become an instant contributor on offense for the Bills.
Like the Bears, I could see Buffalo using their first-round pick to acquire a wide receiver during the free agency period in March, but the tried and true method of building a juggernaut is being able to draft and develop.
27. San Francisco 49ers - Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
The San Francisco 49ers cannot stay healthy, and what we have seen this team accomplish this year is flat-out amazing. The Niners, either way, need to revitalize this roster with key talent, especially in the trenches, and this has been a theme in the first round of this mock draft.
There is a lot of first-round caliber talent in the trenches here, and Caleb Lomu from Utah becomes the second Utah tackle off the board in Round 1. The Niners could also use a boost at wide receiver and perhaps even running back, but as we have said many times in this mock draft, the trenches are the way to go.
After winning just six games in the 2024 NFL Season, the Niners doubled their win total in 2025 and advanced into the playoffs. If this team can get some key players back, and if they have an encouraging NFL Draft class, the Niners could actually capture the NFC’s no. 1 seed in 2026.
28. Houston Texans - Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
There are some aging players in the middle of the Houston Texans defense, so not only does this team need to get a bit younger along the DL, but they should also continue building on a strength, as that’s how teams maintain elite status in certain positions or entire units.
The Texans grab Kayden McDonald from Ohio State at pick 28, and it’s yet another first-rounder from OSU off the board. Houston has fielded the most consistent defense in the NFL this year, and it’s going to be odd if they don’t continue building on this strength.
Some help on offense is needed, but the identity of this team is on defense. McDonald is a great DT prospect and could step into an ideal situation in a DeMeco Ryans’ defense.
29. Los Angeles Rams - Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Chris Bell tore his ACL back in November, but he’s a first-round prospect and could still hear his name called with one of the 32 selections in Round 1. The Los Angeles Rams have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft thanks to the trade with the Atlanta Falcons.
LA can get a bit frisky with this second pick, as the roster is otherwise very good, so the Rams could make some luxury picks here. The Rams did see Matthew Stafford play the best football of his career in 2025, and a huge reason for that could be that the Rams went out and signed Davante Adams in free agency.
Alongside Puka Nacua, the Rams’ passing attack was unstoppable at times, and with Stafford nearing the end of his career, the Rams should look to ensure he can maintain this elite level of play for another year or so, but they can also get some long-term WR stability as well with this pick.
Nacua is likely signing a monster extension in the offseason, so Chris Bell could also bring a much-needed rookie contract in the mix at the position.
30. New England Patriots - Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Two wide receivers in a row here at pick 29 and 30 in this mock draft, as the New England Patriots snag Germie Bernard from Alabama. Yet again, I could see the Patriots, among other teams, looking to trade their first-round pick to acquire an impact player on offense.
The Patriots’ passing attack was stellar this year, but another weapon is needed, and Bernard profiles as a high-end WR2 in this league, which is a good thing. Drake Maye is going to receive a ton of MVP votes this year and might truly be another weapon or two away from eventually winning the award.
This first-round pick should end up being used on the offensive side of the ball either way - whether it’s a trade or used to take a rookie.
31. Baltimore Ravens (via DEN) - Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Baltimore Ravens traded down 14 picks to the 31st slot in the first round, as the Denver Broncos wanted to move up in this mock draft for Carnell Tate. Baltimore takes Cashius Howell from Texas A&M and gets some pass rush help at the bottom of the first round.
Howell has 35.5 career tackles for loss and 27 sacks, so he’s got a track record of production. The Ravens had just 30 sacks in 2025, and not a single player on the roster had more than five sacks. The Ravens have a lot of capable pass rushers, but they don’t have a top-tier one, and that’s not something that can keep happening.
Every elite defense in the league has a top-flight pass rusher, so the hope here is that Howell can develop into one. The Ravens obviously got some additional picks from moving down nearly 20 selections.
The defense as a whole just wasn’t great in 2025, so snagging a defensive prospect in Round 1 really makes some sense for this team.
32. Seattle Seahawks - Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Fielding one of the best secondaries in the NFL is not an easy task, and in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Seahawks take Brandon Cisse at pick 32. With a ton of free agents on the backend of the defense, it’s not likely that the Seahawks bring all of them back.
No NFL team is able to pay everyone, as a huge challenge in building a top-tier roster is being able to understand when it’s time to say goodbye to a player and replace him with a rookie draft pick. However, if Seattle isn’t planning on a CB in Round 1, some OL help and perhaps even another wide receiver could be a logical choice
Round 2
33. New York Jets - LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
34. Arizona Cardinals - CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
35. Tennessee Titans - Anthony Hill Jr, LB, Texas
36. Las Vegas Raiders - R. Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
37. New York Giants - Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
38. Houston Texans - Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
39. Cleveland Browns - Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
40. Kansas City Chiefs - Zion Young EDGE. Missouri
41. Cincinnati Bengals - AJ Haulcy, S, LSU
42. New Orleans Saints - Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
43. Miami Dolphins - Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
44. New York Jets - Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
45. Baltimore Ravens - Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
47. Indianapolis Colts - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
48. Atlanta Falcons - Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
49. Minnesota Vikings - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
50. Detroit Lions - Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa
51. Carolina Panthers - Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
52. Green Bay Packers - Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
53. Pittsburgh Steelers - Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
54. Philadelphia Eagles - Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
55. Los Angeles Chargers - Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
56. Jacksonville Jaguars - Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
57. Chicago Bears - Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
58. San Francisco 49ers - Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
59. Houston Texans - Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
60. Buffalo Bills - Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
61. Los Angeles Rams - Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
62. New England Patriots - Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
63. Baltimore Ravens (via DEN) - Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
64. Seattle Seahawks, Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
We won’t break down every pick here, but there isn’t a QB to be found in our second round. We did see a run on defensive players at the top, with the New York Jets double-dipping on that side of the ball with LT Overton and Chris Johnson.
Round 3
65. Arizona Cardinals - Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
66. Tennessee Titans - Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
67. Las Vegas Raiders - Omar Cooper Jr, WR, Indiana
68. Philadelphia Eagles Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
69. Houston Texans - Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
70. Cleveland Browns - Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
71. Washington Commanders - Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
72. Cincinnati Bengals - Darrell Jackson Jr, DT, Florida State
73. New Orleans Saints - Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
74. Kansas City Chiefs - D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
75. Miami Dolphins - Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
76. Pittsburgh Steelers - Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)
78. Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
79. Atlanta Falcons - Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
80. Baltimore Ravens - Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M
81. Jacksonville Jaguars - Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
82. Minnesota Vikings - Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
83. Carolina Panthers - Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
84. Green Bay Packers - Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama
85. Pittsburgh Steelers - Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
86. Los Angeles Chargers - Ted Hurts, WR, Georgia State
87. Miami Dolphins - Brian Parker II, OG, Duke
88. Jacksonville Jaguars - Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
89. Chicago Bears - Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
90. Miami Dolphins - Kaystron Allen, RB, Penn State
91. Buffalo Bills - Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
92. San Francisco 49ers - Justin Joly, TE, NC State
93. Los Angeles Rams - Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
94. New England Patriots - Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
95. Denver Broncos - Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
96. Seattle Seahawks - Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
97. Minnesota Vikings - Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss
98. Philadelphia Eagles - Jalen Kilgore, S, South Carolina
99. Pittsburgh Steelers - Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama
100. Jacksonville Jaguars - Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
We saw two quarterbacks get taken here in Round 3, as the Arizona Cardinals take a stab at Garrett Nussmeier from LSU. Since they traded Kyler Murray in this mock, coming away with a QB is logical. The Minnesota Vikings took Trinidad Chambliss from Ole Miss at pick 97, and while he is trying to return to college for another year, it feels most likely that he’ll have to enter the NFL Draft, and the Vikings absolutely need some QB clarity.
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