The NFL offseason has officially begun. We've already seen a number of blockbuster trades, including players like Maxx Crosby, Trent McDuffie, and DJ Moore on the move. And now is the time to buckle in, because it's only going to get crazier from here.
With the 2026 NFL Free Agency frenzy on deck, and a lot of big trades already going down, we're going to take a shot at predicting the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft once again.
This 2026 NFL mock draft will reflect the big trades involving Crosby, McDuffie, and Moore, as well as some of the other moves that have been made leading up to free agency. How will teams attack some of their biggest needs with the incoming crop of prospects?
2026 NFL mock draft: 1st-round predictions after wild blockbuster trades
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The writing is on the wall at this point, and barring something completely unexpected, Fernando Mendoza will be the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Raiders are not necessarily getting a generational prospect in this slot, but it’s really nice for them to at least have a no-brainer of a pick here at the game’s most important position.
The bigger question with the Raiders right now is how they follow up on this selection. They’ve got some nice pieces offensively with Mendoza coming in, Brock Bowers, and Ashton Jeanty, but the Maxx Crosby trade has left the defensive side of the ball almost completely devoid of talent going into free agency. They need to spend their boatload of cap space on that side of the ball, and go after some upgrades on the offensive line.
2. New York Jets: Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State
The Jets seem to be down to a couple of options here with the second overall pick. It wouldn’t be a shock to see them go with Arvell Reese, and it also wouldn’t be a surprise if they fell in love with Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey, who is more of a “traditional” edge player compared to Reese.
Reese is a bit of a projection, but a solid one. He is on a similar NFL trajectory to that of Micah Parsons once upon a time. People forget that Parsons only had 6.5 sacks in two seasons at Penn State as an off-ball linebacker and pass rush weapon. But the vision for him at the next level was clear, and that will have to be the case for Arvell Reese as well. He’d be a great option opposite Will McDonald IV and now T’Vondre Sweat on the interior.
3. Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
If the Arizona Cardinals go after Malik Willis at the quarterback position in NFL Free Agency, I think it would be a shock if they do anything but take Jeremiyah Love in this spot. Yes, the Cardinals have a need at the right tackle position, but you can’t pass on a talent like Jeremiyah Love here when your offense is going to need to run the ball the majority of the time this coming season.
Having a threat like Jeremiyah Love could help make Willis’s life so much easier going forward, and Love is probably the best overall player in this class, regardless of position.
That type of game-changing talent can’t be ignored for a team like Arizona, which desperately needs as many building blocks as it can get.
4. Tennessee Titans: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
This is a really solid draft class for what the Titans will need after NFL Free Agency. It looks like the Titans are going to be aggressive in adding players with their ample cap space, so they should enter the 2026 NFL Draft with plenty of flexibility. I like a number of options here. If Jeremiyah Love or Arvell Reese fall to this pick, they could be no-brainer selections. If the Titans love Sonny Styles as a fit for Robert Saleh’s defense, they should take him.
But David Bailey also helps fill this team’s biggest need off the edge. The trade to acquire Jermaine Johnson is obviously a big help, but is that a long-term move?
David Bailey could be the best pure pass rusher in this class off the edge, and Robert Saleh knows how crucial that is to building a contender.
5. New York Giants: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The New York Giants just released veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke, and while they might not use their most valuable draft capital to fill that need, it could make a lot of sense to do so if Sonny Styles is still on the board.
In an era of otherworldly Scouting Combine workouts and pro days, Sonny Styles managed to set a new standard. Already a unicorn at 6-foot-5, 244 pounds, Styles ran a blazing 4.46 in the 40-yard dash with a 43.5-inch vertical jump.
Not only has John Harbaugh historically prioritized the linebacker position, but the way Kyle Hamilton made such an impact in his defense in Baltimore will have this particular coaching staff dreaming big for a player like this.
6. Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Cleveland Browns could absolutely draft to their biggest need here and go after someone like Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, but that would be a massive reach by comparison to taking a top-tier receiver prospect like Carnell Tate. There are other tackle options later in this draft that could still make sense for the Browns, or even players who could be swing options at guard or tackle.
As bad as this team’s offensive line is, the receiver room is also in shambles. Carnell Tate would give whoever is throwing passes for the Browns this season a go-to threat at every level of the field, and the pressure would be on him from the start to produce as a WR1. And we’ve come to expect Ohio State products to embrace that pressure at the next level.
7. Washington Commanders: Rueben Bain, EDGE, Miami
The Commanders absolutely need pass rush help in this draft, but because this team was so far ahead of schedule in 2024, a lot of the issues were masked in the short term. The team is now seeing the effects of that in terms of roster building, and they need long-term pieces on both sides of the ball at premium positions (OL, EDGE, CB, WR).
Rueben Bain would at least represent a starting point for them in this particular draft. You can’t fix things overnight, but the Commanders are also being rumored as a team looking to do some damage in NFL free agency. And this projection could change rapidly if they go after someone like Trey Hendrickson or Odafe Oweh with top free agent cash. But Bain’s impact and versatility could make him a great pick no matter what.
8. New Orleans Saints: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The New Orleans Saints feel like they’ve found a potential franchise quarterback in Tyler Shough, so I would expect nothing less than for them to act like it during the 2026 offseason. We’ve seen GM Mickey Loomis be aggressive with less, so with a young quarterback in place, his approach is going to be fascinating.
The Saints could do worse in this spot than Makai Lemon, whose status as the possible WR1 of this class took a bit of a hit at the Scouting Combine. More people were talking about his small hands and funny demeanor at the press podium than they were talking about his on-field impact, but that is the focus here.
Lemon is a fantastic route runner, he’s got strong hands (even if they are small), and he’s someone who wins after the catch.
9. Kansas City Chiefs: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
The Kansas City Chiefs now have two first-round picks in this year’s draft after trading cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams. And while the idea of having two first-round picks and a very high second-round pick is exciting for the Chiefs, they actually have a lot more holes to fill than anyone seems to realize.
There are question marks on the offensive line. There are question marks all over the secondary. Leo Chenal could leave in free agency, and would be a huge loss if that’s the case. Travis Kelce hasn’t even re-signed yet at the time of this being written.
The Chiefs are dealing with a lot, so they need to start with the obvious. Get the top cornerback on your board, and someone who could step in and take that CB1 status right away.
10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs, SAF, Ohio State
We’re back to your regularly scheduled programming here with the Cincinnati Bengals adding Caleb Downs with the 10th overall pick.
Even as someone who does these exercises all the time, I’m not 100 percent sold that we’ll see Downs go this high. He does make plenty of sense for a team like the Bengals, especially right now, but the safety position is not a premium position. And even the best safety prospects (look at Malaki Starks last year) seem to fall in the draft further than expected.
I could see the Bengals going with a corner here, maybe an offensive lineman, or even a pass rusher, but frankly, the best player on the board is still probably Downs, positional value aside.
11. Miami Dolphins: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
The Miami Dolphins are another team that just has so many needs right now, you’ve got to start somewhere. How about taking a local product for the trenches?
Francis Mauigoa might not sell a lot of jerseys for the Dolphins, but he could help them keep their dominant running game going strong, and projects as an ideal starting right tackle at the next level. He also has the type of abilities where you could see him potentially sliding inside to guard if the need arises, but either way, upgrading in the trenches should be on the table for the Dolphins with this pick.
New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley have to start building this thing from the ground up, and investing in the offensive or defensive line here makes a ton of sense.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, SAF, Toledo
The Cowboys tried and missed out on the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes. They still plan to be aggressive in NFL Free Agency, however, and we’ll see if that aggressive plan includes anything at the safety position.
New defensive coordinator Christian Parker is a defensive backs coach by trade, so it wouldn’t be a shock to see the Cowboys go after one of the best defensive backs on the board here. While the safety position has been devalued some in recent years, this draft could be a bit of an exception because of the top-end players at that position.
The Cowboys need ballhawks for the back end, and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren can bring the type of presence Parker will need for his defensive plan to run effectively. The Cowboys have a number of defensive backs set to hit free agency, so revamping both corner and safety will be on the to-do list.
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Los Angeles Rams have the luxury of already addressing their biggest need before free agency even gets underway. And it didn’t even cost them the 13th overall pick. Les Snead is back to his “F*** Them Picks” ways, and the Rams traded a nice haul of selections over to the Kansas City Chiefs to get Trent McDuffie.
McDuffie will get a chance to reunite in Los Angeles with his old position coach at Washington – Jimmy Lake – as well as Puka Nacua, who was teammates with him at Washington once upon a time.
The hand-in-glove fit at corner opens up the options for the Rams here with pick 13 overall, and there are few better uses of prime NFL Draft real estate than investing in the trenches. Spencer Fano projects as a long-term option at right tackle or one of the guard spots, and his athleticism makes him a great fit for the Rams, specifically.
14. Las Vegas Raiders (from Ravens): Vega Ioane, OL, Penn State
The ideal setup for the Las Vegas Raiders, after making the Maxx Crosby trade, would be to use their newfound salary cap space and draft capital to build around Fernando Mendoza and reload on the offensive line. The offensive line needs upgrades on the interior, so the Raiders have been labelled as a possible landing spot for free agent center Tyler Linderbaum.
Imagine if the Raiders could get Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, then follow that move up by taking Penn State left guard Vega Ioane with the 14th overall pick. They would have effectively and dramatically reset up front for Klint Kubiak to run his offense without worrying about the well-being of his quarterback, at least on paper.
Maybe the Raiders consider a pass rusher here if the right one is on the board, but this is where an early run on offensive linemen feels likely.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
It may not be a one-for-one replacement in terms of what they bring to the table, and it may not be the Bucs’ biggest position of need, but Kenyon Sadiq is one of the true can’t-miss players in this year’s draft class.
How funny would it be to see a tight end, some safeties, and linebackers coming off the board in the top 15 picks overall? What is this, 2008?
The top prospects are who they are this year, and Sadiq would be a great fit for the Bucs if they let Cade Otton walk in NFL Free Agency. They would certainly want to supplement with
16. New York Jets (from Colts): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
In exercises like this, it’s become so easy to just plug whatever top cornerback prospect is left on the board for the Jets in this slot, because they traded away Sauce Gardner to get this pick. And that is a scenario that makes a lot of sense right now.
The Jets need building blocks on both sides of the ball, but the defensive front has received quite a bit of attention already, and Aaron Glenn needs some talent to work with in the secondary. Especially after trading someone like Gardner, the Jets could do worse than Jermod McCoy.
The obvious caveat to this pick is that McCoy hasn’t played since an injury at the end of the 2024 season. He’s been recovering and getting ready for the NFL, but when healthy, he has CB1 traits.
17. Detroit Lions: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
How about the surprise news of the Detroit Lions moving on from starting left tackle Taylor Decker? I didn’t see that one coming, and hadn’t even considered the possibility. Considering the fact that the Lions already had a need to upgrade the center position going forward, you just figured they’d maybe look at replacing one guy on the starting five of their offensive line instead of giving themselves more work to do.
But this draft has some options for them, assuming they don’t attack that need in free agency, and they can go right back to the same well that produced Tate Ratledge for them in last year’s draft.
Monroe Freeling has elite traits to play the left tackle position, and the only thing that might prevent the Lions from making this pick is someone taking a chance on those traits earlier than pick 17.
18. Minnesota Vikings: Dillon Thieneman, SAF, Oregon
Make no mistake about it, the quarterback position is the real focus for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. But they’re not going to get a solution to that problem with the 18th overall pick in this year’s draft.
The Vikings will bring in someone to unseat JJ McCarthy, whether that’s Kyler Murray or someone else, but they have needs defensively that have to be addressed, including the retirement of star safety Harrison Smith. Smith has been such a steady presence for the Vikings that you almost take his consistency for granted.
Dillon Thieneman really impressed a lot of folks at the Scouting Combine with his athleticism and fluidity in the drills, but he’s been discussed as a possible 1st-round player for the majority of the last year. His year at Oregon after transferring from Purdue solidified his status as one of the top defensive backs in the class.
19. Carolina Panthers: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
The Carolina Panthers are going to be a fun team to watch all offseason. They obviously have a solid foundation after winning the division this past year, but there are still some obvious holes to address this year, including getting more of a presence off the edge.
The Panthers threw some darts at players like Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen in last year’s draft, but they shouldn’t be considered “set” off the edge, by any stretch. Akheem Mesidor is a bit of an older prospect, but he was wildly productive for Miami this past season, and his skills translate well to the next level.
Age might be the only reason he falls this far in the draft. He’ll be 25 this coming season, but his productivity and effort off the edge could be exactly what the Panthers need to get to the next level on the defensive side of the ball.
20. Dallas Cowboys: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Dallas Cowboys got a safety with their top pick, and I won’t say they need to “shoehorn” a pass rusher into this slot, but the urgency to get help off the edge is high.
We’ll likely see the Cowboys go after someone big in free agency to make an impact off the edge, whether that ends up being someone like Trey Hendrickson or Odafe Oweh, but with Donovan Ezeiruaku’s recent procedure, they might have to double up in the NFL Draft.
Cashius Howell was outstanding for Texas A&M this past season, and frankly, he could be a steal at this spot for the Cowboys. Dallas already has the playmakers on the interior defensive line, and they’ll pursue players to fill other needs at linebacker in free agency. Getting a young player like Howell off the edge would be huge.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana
Now how funny would it be if the Pittsburgh Steelers reunite Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, and then use a 1st-round pick on the receiver position?
This was famously a point of contention between Rodgers and the Packers for many years, and something that was a huge talking point going into last year’s draft when the Packers took a receiver for the first time in the first round since 2002.
As ironic as it would be, it’s probably necessary for the Steelers, who have DK Metcalf and pretty much nobody else they can rely on right now at the receiver position. Omar Cooper was phenomenal this past year during Indiana’s championship run, and his big-play abilities would be welcomed in McCarthy’s offense. He’s been shooting up draft boards over the past three months.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
The Los Angeles Chargers have already started the process of reloading on the offensive line this offseason, signing veteran center Tyler Biadasz to a contract. With Biadasz coming in as the starting center, the focus will now shift to the guard positions, where the team is poised to let Zion Johnson test free agency and has already cut Mekhi Becton.
Kadyn Proctor projects as a tackle at the next level, but he could also play guard in the right situation. For the Chargers, he might represent the ideal first-round pick because of that flexibility. Proctor could reasonably be expected to fill in at tackle if either (or both) of Joe Alt or Rashawn Slater need more time, or if there are any complications in their recovery process.
Proctor could immediately slot at one of the guard positions, and give the Chargers another big man to rely on and develop in front of Justin Herbert. They need it badly.
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Caleb Lomu, OL, Utah
The bread and butter for Howie Roseman in the NFL Draft is athletic big men on either side of the ball. And he’s taken a bit of a hiatus from that in the 1st round over the past couple of years, so it might be time to jump back into that end of the pool.
The Eagles have some long-term situations to consider on the offensive line with Lane Johnson entering his age-36 season, Landon Dickerson already contemplating retirement, and the right guard position being unsettled.
Caleb Lomu projects as the type of flexible big man with athleticism the Eagles could mold and develop under new offensive line coach Chris Kuper, who has some big shoes to fill with the departure of Jeff Stoutland. Lomu would be a great project for him to start with, even if this pick would be made with one eye on 2027.
24. Cleveland Browns: Blake Miller, OL, Clemson
The trade for Tytus Howard – and subsequent contract extension – had me sitting on this mock draft pick for way too long. I might just be overthinking it, but I couldn’t help but wonder if the best solution for the Browns wouldn’t be to trade down from that 6th overall spot and take Monroe Freeling at a more reasonable pick slot.
Or just take him at 6…
Either way, Blake Miller played a lot of football at Clemson, and is an Ohio native who grew up idolizing Joe Thomas. Being a fan of the team doesn’t make him the ideal fit, but certainly you want to build your roster with players who want to be there, especially when it comes to this organization.
Miller is a right tackle, but with his athletic traits, he could flip to the left side in Cleveland.
25. Chicago Bears: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
The Chicago Bears missed out on the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes, so we’ll see what their backup plan ends up being off the edge. They also cut veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, so that position group is going to need to be addressed.
They’ve got a great opportunity to address it in this year’s draft, where the linebacker position group seems to be overflowing with talent in the early rounds.
CJ Allen is one of the best prospects in the class, although his size is not exactly in the “elite” category. He does a little better than just getting by, and has the type of instincts teams covet at the position. He looks like the rare off-ball linebacker coming up from the college ranks who could be a “green dot” player during his rookie season.
26. Buffalo Bills: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Even after going after DJ Moore in a pre-draft trade with the Chicago Bears, could the Buffalo Bills pass on this kind of value in the 1st round? Even if the Bills go after someone else in NFL Free Agency like Romeo Doubs or Mike Evans, I’m not sure they’d be able to pass on Jordyn Tyson in this pick slot.
The addition of a player like Jordyn Tyson would give the Bills something they’ve desperately lacked in recent years: Enviable depth at the wide receiver position. There was once a time when they had it for Josh Allen, but the glory days are in the past at this point. It’s time for Joe Brady to fire up a new era.
And we know the receiver position is of critical importance to the way Brady calls the offense. We saw it at its best when he was at LSU with the greatest assembly of receivers at the college level anyone’s ever seen.
27. San Francisco 49ers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
The situation that’s going on with the 49ers and starting left tackle Trent Williams is worth monitoring as we get closer to the NFL Draft. We’ll see how aggressive they are in upgrading the line during NFL Free Agency, but this year’s draft class just has so many options they could look to as either instant starters or developmental options.
One player who isn’t getting a ton of buzz right now, but might as the weeks progress, is Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor. Iheanachor was late to start playing football, but his raw talent and combination of size and athletic traits are off the charts.
He might best project to the right side at the next level, but teams could also view this as the perfect time to flip him to the left side with his inexperience and moldable qualities.
28. Houston Texans: Lee Hunter, DL, Texas Tech
The Texans need help in the trenches on both sides of the ball. It was almost difficult to not put an offensive lineman in this slot, but as you’ve seen throughout the first round of this mock draft, the run on offensive linemen has been bordering on legendary.
If there’s a run on offensive linemen, it could push some talented defensive line prospects down the board, and the Texans will have to be ready to capitalize on that. There are a number of veterans on that Houston defensive line set to hit free agency, and the team really needs to reset the clock and get some more talent in there to go with their elite EDGE duo.
Lee Hunter is considered one of the best run-defending defensive linemen in this draft. He won’t sell a lot of jerseys, but he’s going to be a plug-and-play starter on the inside.
29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams): Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
Although there are a lot of immediate needs to address for the Chiefs, there are also the question marks regarding some of the stars on this team whose time may be coming to a close in the near future. One of those players is veteran defensive lineman Chris Jones, who is already going to be turning 32 years old in July, believe it or not.
The Chiefs still have a few good years left with Jones, there’s no doubt, but they’ve also got to put one eye on the future. And that’s exactly what this pick of Caleb Banks is about. Banks might be getting viewed a lot differently if injuries hadn’t limited him to just three games this past year.
You just don’t see many players at 6-foot-6, 335 pounds, with 35-inch arms, who can move like this guy. In some ways, Banks should remind the Chiefs a lot of Chris Jones coming out of Mississippi State. He could end up being a steal this late.
30. Denver Broncos: Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
The Denver Broncos are set to potentially lose John Franklin-Myers in NFL Free Agency, and that’s putting it nicely. They haven’t even talked to his representatives, so JFM is leaving Denver, there’s no doubt. The team has players in place to reload on the defensive front, but general manager George Paton also loves drafting to a strength.
Peter Woods is a player who could be viewed by teams in the back half of the first-round as a real bargain, because his 2024 tape had us projecting him in the top-10 picks for the majority of the offseason. If he can return to that form, he could be the steal of the 1st round for somebody.
Maybe the Denver Broncos, who have set franchise records for sacks in consecutive seasons.
31. New England Patriots: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
We’ll see what the Patriots end up doing with this selection. Will they eventually give in and get a deal done to bring AJ Brown to New England? Will they go after Alec Pierce in NFL Free Agency and call it good there?
I still think Denzel Boston – not just because of his name – could be the ideal receiver target for the Patriots in this draft. Maybe even regardless of whether or not they go after Pierce in free agency. Boston has the type of catch radius that will play so well with the Patriots’ downfield attack, and his ball skills are some of the best in the class.
If the Patriots can find a way to add Pierce and Boston to the mix, they’ll have an enviable group for Drake Maye to get the ball to.
32. Seattle Seahawks: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Just like his teammate Peter Woods, TJ Parker was once a mainstay in the top 10 overall picks of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 2024 tape is much better for Parker as well, but the ceiling remains very high for him.
Development and progression are not always linear, and the hype surrounding prospects is a very real thing when it comes to the way NFL teams perceive them. But a team like the Seahawks will see Parker’s 2024 tape and believe they can get that player consistently.
Seattle’s defense was elite this past season, and with the possibility of Boye Mafe leaving in NFL Free Agency, they’ll be looking to add more playmakers off the edge. Parker could be a great dart throw here with the last pick in the first round.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Complete 2nd-round predictions
33. New York Jets: Keldric Faulk, EDGE/DL, Auburn
34. Arizona Cardinals: Chase Bisontis, OL, Texas A&M
35. Tennessee Titans: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
36. Las Vegas Raiders: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
37. New York Giants: Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
38. Houston Texans: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
39. Cleveland Browns: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
40. Kansas City Chiefs: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
41. Cincinnati Bengals: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
42. New Orleans Saints: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
43. Miami Dolphins: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
44. New York Jets: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
45. Baltimore Ravens: Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
47. Indianapolis Colts: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
48. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
49. Minnesota Vikings: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
50. Detroit Lions: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
51. Carolina Panthers: Christen Miller, DL, Georgia
52. Green Bay Packers: Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
57. Chicago Bears: AJ Haulcy, SAF, LSU
58. San Francisco 49ers: Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee
59. Houston Texans: Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa
60. Chicago Bears: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
61. Los Angeles Rams: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
62. Denver Broncos: Emmanuel Pregnon, OL, Oregon
63. New England Patriots: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
64. Seattle Seahawks: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
A couple of teams are making their first selections here in the second round of this 2026 NFL mock draft, including the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts are poised to let Alec Pierce out the door in NFL Free Agency, which will create a need at the wide receiver position. One player who has been rising a little bit in the public perception as of late is Alabama's Germie Bernard. There might be better one-for-one replacements for Alec Pierce's ability to challenge teams vertically, but Bernard would be a really nice value in the middle of round two for the Colts.
The Browns make one of the most interesting picks of this mock draft by taking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the second round. They just have to keep throwing darts at the quarterback position, and after seeing the way Tyler Shough came through for the Saints in the second round of last year's draft, maybe they will be inspired to take Simpson and bet on his talent.
Another pick here in round two that might fly under the radar is the Steelers getting Jadarian Price. Between the additions of Price and Omar Cooper, the Steelers would be doing a great job of setting the table both now and into the future for whoever is playing the quarterback position for them.