The 2025 NFL Season has one game left, as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will battle it out for the Super Bowl LX title. Both Seattle and New England have won the Super Bowl at least once since the 2013 season.
Seattle took the title in 2013, and the Patriots ended up winning in 2014, 2016, and 2018. Even though there appeared to be a lot of parity in the NFL this year, the more traditional, well-run franchises are standing in the end.
With the season almost over, our attention will turn to the free agency period and the 2026 NFL Draft. Many collegiate players are beginning to make their final preparations for the NFL Draft, a life-changing event. Now that we're one step closer, let's get into a three-round mock draft.
Updated 3-Round NFL Mock Draft ahead of Super Bowl LX
Picks 1-16
1. Las Vegas Raiders - Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
This is the only correct selection. Moving on!
2. New York Jets - Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
The New York Jets probably wanted to take Dante Moore here, but now they can't.
3. Arizona Cardinals - Rueben Bain Jr, EDGE, Miami (FL)
The Arizona Cardinals could really shake up the first round but opt to take the trenches and grab Rueben Bain.
4. Tennessee Titans - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
The Tennessee Titans give Cam Ward a much-needed weapon and snag Jordyn Tyson at pick four.
5. New York Giants - Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Caleb Downs doesn't play a sexy position, but it just goes to show you how good he can be in the NFL going this high.
6. Cleveland Browns - Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Ohio State wide receivers tend to pan out well in the NFL, so this could be a great pick for the Browns.
7. Washington Commanders - David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Washington gets some much-needed youth and explosion off the edge with David Bailey.
8. New Orleans Saints - Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
A potentially elite running back for Tyler Shough could really burst the Saints offense open in 2026.
9. Kansas City Chiefs - Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
This might not be a sexy pick for the Chiefs, but it's a much-needed one, as their current defensive line just isn't cutting it.
10. Cincinnati Bengals - Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Peter Woods is a plug-and-play defensive tackle who could have an instant impact along the Cincy DL.
11. Miami Dolphins - Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Perhaps the best tackle prospect in 2026, Spencer Fano instantly improves the Miami offensive line.
12. Dallas Cowboys - Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
The Cowboys use one of their two first-round picks on some tackle help.
13. Los Angeles Rams - Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The LA Rams lost in the NFC title game but do have two first-round picks in 2026. This one belonged to the Atlanta Falcons.
14. Baltimore Ravens - Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The Ravens finally get Lamar Jackson a legitimate no. 1 wide receiver.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Sonny Styles makes so much sense for the Buccaneers, and it'd be a shame if they didn't draft him.
16. New York Jets - Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Mansoor Delane might not be a Sauce Gardner, but he is a huge boost to one of the worst CB rooms in the NFL.
Picks 17-32
17. Detroit Lions - Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Detroit Lions draft the brother of AJ Terrell at pick 17. The secondary has all the talent in the world, but the group just has not stayed healthy these past couple of seasons.
18. Minnesota Vikings - Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Kenyon Sadiq doesn't have to wait long to hear his name called. He's the best tight end prospect in the 2026 class and is a first-round lock.
19. Carolina Panthers - Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Ty Simpson comes in and gives some much-needed competition for Bryce Young, who was thoroughly average in 2025 but also played the best football of his career.
20. Dallas Cowboys - Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
The Dallas Cowboys bolster the trenches on both sides of the ball with their two first-round picks and take Kayden McDonald from Ohio State.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Denzel Boston is another big-bodied wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and we could see an offensive-focus in year one of the Mike McCarthy era.
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
If Kadyn Proctor can't cut it at tackle, he could kick inside to guard, and I really could see a scenario where Rashawn Slater winds up along the interior when he returns from injury.
23. Philadelphia Eagles - Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Caleb Lomu is the other Utah tackle worthy of a first-round grade here in 2026. He heads to the Eagles.
24. Cleveland Browns Vega Ioane, OG, Penn State
The Browns snag some guard help and take Vega Ioane from Penn State, arguably the best iOL prospect in the NFL Draft class this year.
25. Chicago Bears - CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
The Bears have to remake their DL a bit, so they begin that process in the NFL Draft with CJ Allen, but you can absolutely expect some free agency moves along the DL.
26. Buffalo Bills - KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Buffalo has to get the WR room fixed in the offseason, and KC Concepcion is elite with the ball in his hands.
27. San Francisco 49ers - Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Caleb Banks helps the San Francisco 49ers get a bit more stout along the defensive line, a position group that is typically strong.
28. Houston Texans - Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
The Houston Texans also add to the DL and take Christen Miller from Georgia.
29. Los Angeles Rams - Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Chris Bell hurt his knee, but he's a first-round prospect and could be a future steal for the LA Rams.
30. Denver Broncos - Anthony Hill Jr, LB, Texas
The Denver Broncos bring some much-needed youth to the ILB spot and snag Anthony Hill Jr from Texas.
31. New England Patriots - Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
The New England Patriots need some EDGE help, so they grab some at pick 31.
32. Seattle Seahawks - TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
The Seattle Seahawks work to keep the pass rush a strength and take TJ Parker to close out Round 1.
Picks 33-48
33. New York Jets - Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
The Jets get a future stud in a WR2 role and take Germie Bernard from Alabama.
34. Arizona Cardinals - Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Brandon Cisse gives the Arizona Cardinals a boost in the secondary at the top of Round 2.
35. Tennessee Titans - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Colton Hood comes off the board, as we see a bit of a run on defensive backs.
36. New York Giants - Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
The Giants snag some OL help and take Emmanuel Pregnon from Oregon, giving Jaxson Dart more protection.
37. Cleveland Browns - Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)
The Cleveland Browns have a special defense, and they only add to it with Akheem Mesidor at pick 37.
38. Houston Texans - Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
The Houston Texans offensive line is probably missing one more starter. Monroe Freeling would be a steal at pick 38.
39. New Orleans Saints - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
The Saints tend to always have a good bit of talent in the secondary. They take Emmanuel McNeil-Warren from Toledo at pick 39.
40. Kansas City Chiefs - Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
The Kansas City Chiefs get in on some of the fun in the secondary in our latest mock draft and take Chris Johnson from San Diego State.
41. Cincinnati Bengals - R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
The Bengals continue to pepper the defensive line and get some pass rush help with R Mason Thomas from Oklahoma at pick 41.
42. Miami Dolphins - Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
The Dolphins now flip to the defensive side of the ball. New head coach Jeff Hafley gets a brand-new CB in Keith Abney II from Arizona State.
43. New York Jets - AJ Haulcy, S, LSU
It's a crazy run here on defensive backs in Round 2. AJ Haulcy heads to the New York Jets.
44. Atlanta Falcons - Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
Kaden Elliss is a free agent, so the Atlanta Falcons could take Jake Golday to fill his role. Elliss could depart in free agency.
45. Baltimore Ravens - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Blake Miller heads to the Baltimore Ravens at pick 45. The offensive line was a bit of a sore spot for the Ravens in 2025, so you can expect an investment into that unit this coming offseason.
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
The Buccaneers address the defensive side of the ball with their first two picks and take LT Overton from Alabama to boost the pass rush.
47. Indianapolis Colts - Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
Braden Smith is a free agent, so the Indianapolis Colts could take Caleb Tiernan from Northwestern at pick 47 to fill his spot.
48. Detroit Lions - Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Elijah Sarratt is a big-bodied wide receiver who fits the Detroit Lions culture. He's the pick with the 48th selection.
Picks 49-64
49. Minnesota Vikings - Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
The Vikings grab some secondary help with the possibility that Harrison Smith calls it a career.
50. Las Vegas Raiders - Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
The Las Vegas Raiders get a steal in Lee Hunter at pick 50. Vegas could be onto something here.
51. Green Bay Packers - Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
The Packers snag some pass rush help and obviously do not have a first-round pick thanks to the Micah Parsons trade.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pieced together the secondary in recent years, which isn't ideal. They should begin prioritizing the draft on the backend.
53. Los Angeles Chargers - Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC
The LA Chargers get a potentially elite deep threat in Ja'Kobi Lane.
54. Philadelphia Eagles - Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
After some shaky OL play this year, the Eagles snag some NFL Draft help and take Chase Bisontis from Texas A&M, but the search for a new offensive coordinator continues.
55. Jacksonville Jaguars - Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
I believe the Jacksonville Jaguars could use another starter along the iOL. Connor Lew from Auburn is a very solid center prospect.
56. Carolina Panthers - Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Chris Brazzell from Tennessee could become yet another young offensive weapon for the Carolina Panthers.
57. Buffalo Bills - Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
The Buffalo Bills could lose Shaq Thompson and Matt Milano in free agency. Adding to the LB room is a must this offseason.
58. San Francisco 49ers - Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa
The 49ers grab Gennings Dunker from Iowa. Getting more of an edge along the offensive line has been a need for San Francisco for multiple years now.
59. Houston Texans - Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Houston adds another young wide receiver and takes Zachariah Branch from Georgia.
60. Chicago Bears - Darrell Jackson Jr, DT, Florida State
Chicago continues to rework the defensive line and draft Darrell Jackson Jr from Florida State at pick 60.
61. Denver Broncos - Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Jadarian Price is the other draftable running back from Notre Dame, and it's clear that the Denver Broncos have to field a more efficient rushing attack in 2026.
62. Los Angeles Rams - Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
The LA Rams grab some potentially long-term tackle help and take Isaiah World, who needs some refinement but has amazing traits.
63. New England Patriots - Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
The Patriots also get in on the fun along the offensive line. Is there is scenario where LT Will Campbell kicks inside to guard next year?
64. Seattle Seahawks - Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
With Kenneth Walker set to hit the free agency market, the Seattle Seahawks might need to draft a running back in April.
Round 3
Let's highlight some of our key Round 3 selections in our latest mock draft.
65. Arizona Cardinals - Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
66. Tennessee Titans - Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
67. Houston Texans - D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
68. Cleveland Browns - Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
69. Washington Commanders - Omar Cooper Jr, WR, Indiana
70. New Orleans Saints - Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
71. Kansas City Chiefs - Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
72. Cincinnati Bengals - Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&m
73. Miami Dolphins - Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
74. Pittsburgh Steelers - Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
75. Atlanta Falcons - Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
76. Baltimore Ravens - Gensis Smith, S, Arizona
77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Brian Parker II, OG, DUke
78. Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
79. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
80. Minnesota Vikings - Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
81. Las Vegas Raiders - Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M
82. Philadelphia Eagles - Keionte Scott, CB, Miami (FL)
83. Pittsburgh Steelers - Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
84. Los Angeles Chargers - Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama
85. Miami Dolphins - Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
86. Jacksonville Jaguars - Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
87. Carolina Panthers - Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
88. Green Bay Packers - Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
89. San Francisco 49ers - Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
90. Miami Dolphins - Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL)
91. Chicago Bears - Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
92. Buffalo Bills - Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
93. Los Angeles Rams - Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
94. Denver Broncos - Justin Joly, TE, NC State
95. New England Patriots - Ted Hurts, WR, Georgia State
96. Seattle Seahawks - Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
97. Minnesota Vikings - Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
98. Philadelphia Eagles - Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
99. Pittsburgh Steelers - Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
100. Jacksonville Jaguars - Tim Keenan II, DT, Alabama
Of note here in the third round in our latest mock draft, we see the Miami Dolphins taking a stab at Carson Beck at pick 90, as the writing seems to be on the wall for Tua Tagovailoa. The 49ers grabbed some backfield help the pick before in Kaytron Allen, to take some off Christian McCaffrey's shoulders.
The Broncos get a TE in Justin Joly who could develop into a complete, in-line guy, and the Jaguars finish off the third round with some beef in the trenches, taking Tim Keenan II from Alabama. Overall, there is a lot that could change between now and the start o the 2026 NFL Draft.
With the 2025 NFL Season nearing the end, though, the draft order is nearly set. After free agency, teams really begin to dive deep into the draft class to find potential gems and franchise-altering players. The 2026 NFL Draft, truth be told, doesn't possess a ton of first-round talent, so that could force teams to get a bit creative in the offseason.
We could see more teams willing to part with 2026 draft capital in order to find immediate-impact players, and this could be even more true for teams that are in a win-now window and might value the player who can help now rather than a potential star that develops three, four years down the line.