The NFL playoffs are officially underway, and the 2026 NFL Draft is quickly starting to come into focus. There is still plenty of time between now and the 2026 Draft, but we've already got the Senior Bowl coming up as well as the NFL Scouting Combine next month.
This year's incoming class is going to be a fascinating one, because a lot of people are already looking ahead to the star-studded potential class of 2027 with the likes of Arch Manning (who is officially going back to Texas), Ryan Williams, and Jeremiah Smith, and possibly others like Julian Sayin.
And at this stage, the 2027 NFL Draft class could also include Oregon QB Dante Moore, whose status is unknown at this point. It could be "Fernando Mendoza and everyone else" at quarterback in 2026, which could make for some blockbuster veteran moves. We're making our newest 2026 NFL Mock Draft predictions, taking a look at the first two rounds and top 64 picks overall.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Fernando Mendoza running away as Raiders top option at #1 overall
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
At this stage, I don't think there's any question about the fact that Fernando Mendoza is running away with that #1 overall spot in this year's draft. The Las Vegas Raiders earned the #1 overall pick, but they paid the price as well. They've moved on from head coach Pete Carroll, and they'll soon move on from Geno Smith.
This is a team with significant concerns along the offensive line and with their defensive personnel as well. So it's not exactly a no-brainer situation for someone like Mendoza, who doesn't have the types of physical traits you typically covet at this position.
Luke McCown compared Mendoza to Sam Bradford coming out of Oklahoma, and that seems like a solid comparison. He's got the competitive fire you absolutely love, he's smart, and he's elevated a program more than anyone could have anticipated.
2. New York Jets: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
I previously alluded to this, but it's not impossible to think that the Oregon Ducks star quarterback could go back to school. There's been a lot of chatter about that, and with the way things ended in the bowl game against Indiana, I wouldn't be surprised about it either.
But the reality is that Moore has a clear path ahead of him to likely be the second quarterback selected in this entire class. This is not a great quarterback class, and NFL teams are always desperate for quarterbacks. He needs to make sure his agent has a really good idea of what his value is among NFL teams right now, however, because he could use the additional time on task at Oregon as opposed to being on a bad NFL team.
As far as "bad" teams go, the Jets have a lot of interesting pieces offensively. So this wouldn't be the worst situation on paper.
3. Arizona Cardinals: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
The Arizona Cardinals obviously don't have a head coach at the moment, so it's a little bit difficult to know exactly what direction this offseason is going to go for them. Is a new head coach going to be able to find a way to keep Kyler Murray around? How much of the previous roster will remain?
There are a lot of big decisions looming that will have to be made with the new head coach along with GM Monti Ossenfort. It's hard to see the Cardinals really feeling like they've got a great infrastructure in place. They are going to have to take the top non-quarterback on their board in this instance, and in this year's draft -- and we will say this a lot -- beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Few players have been as impactful this year as Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, who can play in space as well as get after the quarterback.
4. Tennessee Titans: Rueben Bain, DL/EDGE, Miami
The Tennessee Titans might be casting a wider net for their next head coach than any other team that still needs a head coach around the NFL. General manager Mike Borgonzi clearly has the full support of ownership and all of the resources available to make the best possible decision there. And it's an absolutely crucial decision.
Whoever comes in as the Titans' head coach is going to be getting tasked with putting Cam Ward in the best possible position to develop and grow going forward, and there's not really one specific way to help do that with this pick. Improving the defense and getting Ward more possessions is one way to do it, and Rueben Bain can help do that.
The Miami defensive front has been fantastic this season and Bain has been at the forefront of that.
5. New York Giants: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The New York Giants are a fascinating team when you look at the roster on paper going forward, aren't they? The presence of Jaxson Dart at the quarterback position at least gives this team an interesting starting point, and the offensive skill players -- on paper -- look really solid. Malik Nabers as the alpha receiver, a duo of Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy in the backfield, Theo Johnson at tight end, and Wan'Dale Robinson breaking out this year.
Another skill player would seem to be over the top for this Giants team, but we saw how impactful the injury to Nabers was. And can you ever have too many weapons? There aren't many other premium position players here that would make sense. I love the idea of getting Dart another big-time weapon in the passing game and just loading up.
6. Cleveland Browns: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
I have zero idea what to make of the Cleveland Browns as an organization right now. What in the world is this team's vision going to be in the 2026 offseason? The Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski, but retained general manager Andrew Berry. They have no defined quarterback situation going forward, the offensive line needs renovating, and the receiver group is awful.
There are still some pieces on this roster, there's no question, but it's hard to think about the idea of taking a receiver like Makai Lemon who lacks elite size when so much else is yet to be determined. I still think whoever is playing quarterback in Cleveland would appreciate having the Biletnikoff Award Winner out there, someone who gets open and makes big plays easily.
7. Washington Commanders: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
In a shocking series of moves, the Washington Commanders moved on from their offensive coordinator (Kliff Kingsbury), their defensive coordinator (Joe Whitt Jr.), and they replaced Kingsbury almost immediately with rising assistant coach David Blough.
It's a stunning turn of events because this team was in the NFC Championship Game just last season. It's not like that coaching staff was horrible, but this team's issues were apparently deeper than just injuries.
We talked about this last year as well, but one of the biggest needs for the Washington Commanders right now is off the edge in the pass rush department. They simply couldn't piece that together with the guys they had in 2025, and it came back to bite them a bit. General manager Adam Peters has a chance to capitalize with this pick and take Texas Tech's David Bailey, one of the most consistently dominant rushers in college football this past year.
8. New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
If the Saints can get one of Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, or Makai Lemon with their first-round pick, they'd be ecstatic. And here, Jordyn Tyson falls right into their laps.
I think a lot of folks wrote the Saints off during last year's offseason, maybe for a lot of good reasons. The hiring of Kellen Moore was a risky one, and slightly underwhelming if we're honest. The decision to roll with Spencer Rattler and take Tyler Shough in the 2nd round of the 2025 NFL Draft was borderline laughable to many. On top of it all, the Saints seemingly had a lot of aging players on both sides of the ball who didn't fit where the roster was heading.
But the emergence of Tyler Shough has changed the game for the Saints this offseason. A decision they were cornered into might have given this franchise a new cornerstone piece.
9. Kansas City Chiefs: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
It still makes absolutely no sense to me that we're talking about the Kansas City Chiefs picking in the top 10 of the NFL Draft. And although Patrick Mahomes did suffer a devastating season-ending injury, it wasn't until late in the year. This team has shown signs of decline offensively the past couple of years, and one of the biggest reasons for that is a lack of balance.
The Chiefs have been leaning heavily on Kareem Hunt the past two seasons, which has yielded the exact results you might expect. The running game lacks explosiveness and creativity, which Kansas City has tried to supplement by involving their other gadget players.
Especially after the injury to Patrick Mahomes, it's going to be essential for this team to get a workhorse back like Jeremiyah Love, who can create offense and be an "easy button" for Mahomes to lean on as he gets back to full strength.
10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs, SAF, Ohio State
The Cincinnati Bengals need to figure out a lot of different things this offseason, and it starts with figuring out what had Joe Burrow so upset late in the year. Maybe he was just frustrated by his injury and the opportunity that seems to be passing this team by. Who knows?
The reality is, the Bengals have had one of the worst defenses in the league despite throwing quite a bit of money and draft capital at that side of the ball. They've been whiffing. They need someone who offers a relatively high floor as opposed to someone who has just a high ceiling, and the perfect pick for them in this draft could be Ohio State's Caleb Downs.
It's not the most premium position in the NFL, but having a safety like Downs can really be a big piece of the puzzle. The Bengals would need to figure out their pass rush in free agency, but getting a blue-chip player like Downs would be massive.
11. Miami Dolphins: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Miami Dolphins have another massive offseason ahead of them after moving on from general manager Chris Grier in-season, then moving on from head coach Mike McDaniel in a shocking recent move.
To replace Grier, the Dolphins have tabbed former Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan, and you would have to expect Sullivan to bring that sort of Green Bay flare with him to Miami. And what do the Packers typically covet in the NFL Draft? Measurables and positional versatility. If you don't have a high RAS score, you probably aren't getting drafted early by the Dolphins.
Spencer Fano is a big-time athlete at right tackle who also projects as a potential guard in the NFL, and that versatility will endear him to an executive like Sullivan, who knows you have to build from the inside-out in the NFL.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
We know the Dallas Cowboys are going to focus on the defensive side of the ball in the 2026 NFL Draft, especially with two first-round picks to try and wash away the taste of that Micah Parsons trade. The Cowboys have already made a major move to potentially upgrade their defense, firing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and starting the interview process for replacing him.
But last year was more about the "Jimmys and Joes" than it was Eberflus, or anyone who would have been in charge of that defense. Not only did the Cowboys trade away Parsons, but they were also dealing with a variety of injuries throughout the course of the season.
It could be the best pass rusher available in this slot, or we could also be looking at a situation here where the Cowboys just take the best defensive player on their board. If they don't want to miss out on him, they'd probably have to take Ohio State's Sonny Styles here. He's got elite size, athletic traits, and range as a former safety.
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The Los Angeles Rams made a draft night trade with the Atlanta Falcons last year in which the Falcons selected Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce Jr. Considering Pearce might win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, I'd say that trade worked out pretty well for Atlanta.
And here, the Rams might have the chance to address their biggest current need on the defensive side of the ball -- the cornerback position -- by taking another Tennessee Volunteers product in cornerback Jermod McCoy.
The draft stock of McCoy has been all over the place because of an injury he suffered last January, but he's a stud and would be a great pickup for the Rams here to upgrade their secondary and get more guys who can take advantage of their stellar pass rush.
14. Baltimore Ravens: Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
Forget the 2026 NFL Mock Draft for the moment. Can we talk about the fact that the Baltimore Ravens actually fired John Harbaugh? This is the biggest bombshell of the 2026 offseason, and I'm not sure anything that happens will be more shocking than that. You can say you're not surprised because maybe it's been an overdue move, but you're lying to yourself if you actually expected the Ravens to go through with it.
Harbaugh is gone. A new era is set to begin for the Ravens, and the pressure is on general manager Eric DeCosta more than ever before. This Ravens team has struggled badly defensively almost all year, so you've got to start in the middle.
Peter Woods was once considered a possible candidate for the top 3 picks overall, so getting him here in the middle of round one would be a nice value for the Ravens, and whoever is their new head coach.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Somewhat surprisingly, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to run it back with head coach Todd Bowles. Bowles had to make a change at offensive coordinator, and that might be the most important move this team makes all offseason.
And to be fair, you can't really blame the offense for suffering a bit of a setback with two consecutive changes at the OC position as well as a number of injuries they were dealing with to key players this past season. Maybe the Bucs were right to run it back.
I don't know that tight end is the biggest priority for the Bucs, but Kenyon Sadiq is going to see his stock rise considerably with his athletic traits, size, playmaking ability, and physicality in the running game. Bucs fans might be hesitant to get excited about this with the OJ Howard pick still leaving a bad taste in everyone's mouths, but Sadiq looks like a star.
16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts): Keldric Faulk, DL/EDGE, Auburn
The New York Jets are ripping some of the franchise down to the studs this offseason. They obviously have arguably the biggest need for a quarterback of any team in the NFL right now, but the Jets also traded a couple of core pieces defensively that will need to be addressed in the offseason.
The departure of both Sauce Gardner at the cornerback position and Quinnen Williams on the defensive front has created a massive need for playmaking ability at every level of the defense for the Jets going forward. And although Keldric Faulk is not a one-for-one replacement for someone like Quinnen Williams, he's a young playmaker on the defensive front who can play multiple spots.
He's got the scary "p" word attached to his name at this point: Potential. It's the point in the draft, however, where you have to take some risks on talent and believe your coaching staff can maximize it.
17. Detroit Lions: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
It's going to take more than just one player to come in and get this Detroit Lions team back in contention in the NFC North for the 2026 season, but they are still not far off. Not with that offense.
The Lions need to make absolutely sure they cover their bases in the 2026 offseason, and it starts with Dan Campbell making the right hire for offensive coordinator. Beyond that, the Lions need to upgrade their personnel defensively, which ranked 22nd in the NFL in points allowed this season and gave up 31 passing touchdowns.
18. Minnesota Vikings: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of areas of this roster they could look to address early in the 2026 NFL Draft. The quarterback position isn't going to be one of them, as JJ McCarthy will get another shot, but the running back position has to be considered on the table here as well as pretty much every level of the defense.
Going into the 2025 season, the cornerback position was a major area of concern (on paper) for the Vikings, and Brian Flores was able to mask that in a variety of different ways. Now, however, with the contract of Flores expiring and the potential of a major change in that spot, the Vikings could look to upgrade here and get more playmakers on the back end of that defense.
With Harrison Smith seemingly playing his last game as a Viking as well, you'd have to put the safety position in the mix here as well. The Vikings would have lose Cam Bynum and Harrison Smith in consecutive offseasons. Secondary help is almost a guarantee.
19. Carolina Panthers: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Carolina Panthers' defense took a significant jump up to 15th in the NFL this season, en route to their division championship. Hey, it might not be the most impressive division winner we've ever seen, but the Panthers had some really big wins along the way and tremendous improvement in areas we had been calling for throughout the 2025 offseason.
Now, the pressure is on general manager Dan Morgan to get some more top-tier talent for that defense in 2026. Although the Panthers invested in a couple of guys off the edge in this year's draft (Nic Scourton, Princely Umanmielen), they need to continue adding more help off the edge.
Derrick Brown still led this team with 11 QB hits in 2025. Scourton looks like a nice find for Carolina, and getting another guy who transferred over to that Texas A&M program in Cashius Howell could make a lot of sense for them.
20. Dallas Cowboys (from Packers): Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
If you need consistent pass rush productivity, this year's incoming class is the class for you. The Dallas Cowboys missed out earlier in this mock draft on local products like David Bailey (Texas Tech) and now Cashius Howell (Texas A&M), but they're not going 0-for-3.
Despite the fact that Texas Tech was his fourth (fourth) school, it's not about how you start, it's about how you finish. And Height finished his collegiate career with 10.0 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss with the Red Raiders.
This Dallas Cowboys' defense needs a presence off the edge in a desperate way. After adding Quinnen Williams via the NFL trade deadline with the New York Jets, I think we expect nothing less than the Cowboys addressing that front seven with their top two picks in this year's draft.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be one of the most interesting teams to watch in the 2026 offseason, because they had one of the older rosters in the NFL in 2025 and might have to reload a considerable amount in 2026.
Because of the way they went all in on the 2025 offseason, I'm a little bit skeptical that they would go after a rookie at the quarterback position. Especially due to the way things went with Kenny Pickett, you almost wouldn't blame this franchise from being gunshy about taking a QB here in this spot.
But I also believe that Ty Simpson declared for the NFL Draft for a reason. He was as high as No. 2 overall on Dane Brugler's big board at one point, and NFL teams have obviously been thinking highly of him. Is he still a 1st-round player? We're fixing to find out.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Vega Ioane, OL, Penn State
The fact that Justin Herbert is finishing the season after having an operation done on his non-throwing hand, playing with a Chubbs Peterson-like glove on it, is telling of what the Chargers' approach needs to be in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The investment the team made in Mekhi Becton in free agency appears to have been a complete waste of time and money. The same could be said for the Najee Harris move. The Chargers need to look for help on the offensive line in a bad way, and they might be landing the top interior offensive line prospect with this pick.
Vega Ioane not only has a Street Fighter name, but he brings that mentality to the field. He is an insane athlete and is as physical as they come. The Chargers will love him.
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
As much as I want to pencil in a wide receiver with this pick because of the AJ Brown drama, I'm not sure Howie Roseman could help himself if Kadyn Proctor is on the board. And to be quite honest, the idea of Kadyn Proctor coming to Philadelphia may be more of a benefit to Proctor himself than anyone else.
The chance for Proctor to work with Jeff Stoutland could truly help him realize his immense potential. The one-time five-star prospect and blue-chip talent has shown flashes of brilliance in his time with the Crimson Tide, but not the consistency NFL teams really want to see. A team like the Eagles has the luxury of patience with a player like this, and Proctor would be an ideal fit to eventually replace Lane Johnson while kicking inside to guiard for the time being.
Or really whatever they would ask him to do. Just get this kid with Stoutland and watch him shine.
24. Buffalo Bills: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Nobody's need for a wide receiver has been more amplified this year than the Buffalo Bills. Okay, maybe the Denver Broncos, who have been one of the worst teams in the NFL this year in dropped passes, have a case. But the Bills would probably kill for a receiver like Courtland Sutton right now.
Hey, speaking of, how about Washington's 6-foot-4 playmaker Denzel Boston?
The Bills' draft investment in Keon Coleman appears to have been a complete waste of time, as Coleman has gone from promising rookie to one of the biggest future question marks on the team. He doesn't appear to be long for this roster beyond this season, which means the Bills are going to need to make a splash or two at receiver to get Josh Allen some more weapons.
The investment in Josh Palmer didn't work out. The Coleman pick is looking like a failure. It's time to reset.
25. Chicago Bears: Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
Nobody knows the value of winning in the trenches like Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson. We saw that last offseason when the Bears made the trade for Joe Thuney before also acquiring help on the offensive line in the form of Jonah Jackson (trade), Drew Dalman (free agency), and Ozzy Trapilo (2nd-round pick). The glow-up was real.
Now, the Bears need to do that on the defensive side of the ball. As awesome as this defense has been at creating takeaways in 2025, can they realistically be expected to keep that up forever? Maybe they can be. But when you can upgrade in the trenches, you raise the floor of your entire team.
Getting a talent like Caleb Banks for the defensive front is only one piece of the puzzle, but an important one for a team like the Bears. They should be looking to upgrade that defensive front in a variety of ways during this offseason.
26. San Francisco 49ers: Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa
Some guys at the college level just have the perfect NFL team fit that you can see coming from a million miles away. Gennings Dunker playing in an iteration of the Kyle Shanahan offense? That's one you can see from a million miles away.
And how about just inserting him directly into the Kyle Shanahan scheme, and not just an iteration of it?
The 49ers are still getting elite-level play from Trent Williams at the left tackle position, but there is no question that they need to put one eye on the future for left tackle as well as some other spots on that offensive line. After a heavy emphasis on the defensive side of the ball in the 2025 NFL Draft, we should see GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan shift back to the offensive side, starting in the trenches. And Dunker is a hand-in-glove fit.
27. Houston Texans: Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
Before we get into why the Houston Texans would be making this pick, which would be obvious if you watched them play this season, we need to talk about the projections for Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa.
Mauigoa has been all over the place this season when it comes to his projection. At certain points, he's been a lock for the top 10 picks. As the season has gone along, the hype has cooled down a bit and it seems like he's teetering on the edge of the top 25 overall. But Mel Kiper Jr. has him as the 5th-best player in the class. Who knows?
Ultimately, the pendulum often swings back the other direction the closer we get to the draft. So Mauigoa might be long gone by this point. But if he's on the board, the Texans and their "work in progress" offensive line could use him desperately.
28. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars): Caleb Lomu, OL, Utah
It's extremely difficult to project the Cleveland Browns right now, which I stated before. We know this team has needs all over the place, especially offensively, and this isn't the greatest offensive line class. But they might have to take the best offensive lineman on the board here, and Lomu could very well be that.
The Utah duo was projected all year long as a couple of first-round picks, and that'll ultimately be how it ends up. He's got the look of a plug-and-play starter at the next level and the Browns desperately need that right now.
Again, the quarterback position is something they might have to take a longer-term approach on than just this draft. There's no reason to rush to anything when it's been a miserable situation since 1999 and the 2027 class might be better.
29. Los Angeles Rams: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The Rams went after Davante Adams in 2025 NFL free agency, but the 2025 season has highlighted to us this team's need for more youth and depth at the receiver position.
As much as Adams helps the team during a championship window, he's not going to be around forever. And with the volume of work Puka Nacua gets every single week, the Rams have to be prepared in the event that he misses significant time going forward.
The idea of a receiver like KC Concepcion should have a lot of appeal to Les Snead and Sean McVay because he's got every-down capabilities with the splash play always in the back pocket. Tutu Atwell is hitting free agency in 2026, so the Rams could easily replace him with a player like Concepcion who was an All-American this past season.
30. New England Patriots: Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
Although the Patriots have been one of the best teams in the NFL, there is a reason (beyond just going from the 4th-worst record in the league to the best) that Mike Vrabel is in line for another Coach of the Year award. This roster is far from a finished product, and everybody could see that going into the year.
The Patriots still need to make some moves to upgrade in the trenches on both sides of the ball, but the need for a consistent presence off the edge is apparent. They had the worst sack differential in the league this season (sacks allowed vs. sacks defensively) and the defense was the primary culprit there.
Matayo Uiagalelei has had 16.5 sacks and four forced fumbles over the last two seasons for the Oregon defense, living in the backfield and making a ton of plays.
31. Denver Broncos: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
There will be a lot of players benefiting from the insane run the Indiana Hoosiers program has been on this year, but the two guys who are going to benefit more than any others are obviously quarterback Fernando Mendoza and wide receiver Elijah Sarratt.
And in this 2026 NFL mock draft scenario, they are nearly bookending the 1st round and projected division rivals at the next level.
Sarratt is a fascinating prospect in the mold of a Michael Pittman Jr. The Denver Broncos have a number of big-bodied receivers already, but Sarratt is exactly the type of physical competitor they look for at the position. The Broncos need a go-to receiver for Bo Nix with sure hands and the ability to cash in in the red zone. Sarratt can be that for him.
32. Seattle Seahawks: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
More than anything, I just don't think we're going to see Clemson pass rusher TJ Parker fall out of the first round completely. Right?
The Seahawks might have a bigger immediate need at the cornerback position, but you can never have too many playmakers off the edge, and this might be the perfect time to buy low on someone like TJ Parker. He was projected as a top-10 lock going into the start of this season, but when his production dipped a bit, his draft stock plummeted.
Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks have a strong enough roster right now to make this kind of luxury pick, and look really smart doing it.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Complete 2nd-round predictions
33. New York Jets: Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
34. Arizona Cardinals: A’Mauri Washington, DL, Oregon
35. Tennessee Titans: Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami
36. Las Vegas Raiders: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
37. New York Giants: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
38. Houston Texans (from Commanders): LT Overton, DL, Alabama
39. Cleveland Browns: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
40. Kansas City Chiefs: Emmanuel Pregnon, OL, Oregon
41. Cincinnati Bengals: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
42. New Orleans Saints: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
43. Miami Dolphins: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
44. New York Jets (from Cowboys): Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
45. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Connor Lew, OL, Auburn
47. Indianapolis Colts: Christen Miller, DL, Georgia
48. Atlanta Falcons: Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
49. Minnesota Vikings: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
50. Detroit Lions: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
51. Carolina Panthers: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, SAF, Toledo
52. Green Bay Packers: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Lee Hunter, DL, Texas Tech
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Caleb Tiernan, OL, Northwestern
56. Buffalo Bills: Dillon Thieneman, SAF, Oregon
57. Chicago Bears: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
58. Houston Texans: Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
59. San Francisco 49ers: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
60. Jacksonville Jaguars: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
61. Los Angeles Rams: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
62. New England Patriots: Carter Smith, OT, Indiana
63. Denver Broncos: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
64. Seattle Seahawks: Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
We won't break down every single second-round pick here, but obviously there are a handful of teams making their first selections in this 2026 NFL mock draft. The Colts get on the board with the selection of Christen Miller, a defensive line prospect out of Georgia who has gotten some 1st-round love up to this point. If he's still there in the middle of the second round, it would be a no-brainer for them to add to that defensive front.
The Falcons on the very next pick take UConn All-American receiver Skyler Bell, a smaller playmaker with big-time route running and after-the-catch abilities. He might be one of the most underrated players in this class.
The Packers take Cincinnati's tackling machine Jake Golday as a possible Quay Walker replacement, while the Jaguars add to the cornerback position after doing some shuffling with that group throughout the 2025 season.