Our 2026 NFL mock draft.

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh from Thursday, April 23rd to Saturday, April 25th.

The 2026 NFL Draft class is shaping up as a defence-heavy board with impact players across positions. QB Fernando Mendoza has emerged as a possible No. 1 overall choice. Elite defenders like Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami), David Bailey (EDGE, Texas Tech), Arvell Reese (LB, Ohio State), and Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State) headline the class. Wideouts such as Makai Lemon (USC) and Carnell Tate (Ohio State) add playmaking at receiver, while linebackers and interior defenders round out early-round talent. Tackles Francis Mauigoa (Miami), Spencer Fano (Utah) and Monroe Freeling (Georgia) and also have a presence in the top 15.

1st round mock | 2nd round mock - updated April 20th.

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#33

Colton Hood

Ht/Wt:6' 0"/195 lbs
Position: CB
School: Tennessee
Class: RS Soph.

#34

Ty Simpson

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/208 lbs
Position: QB
School: Alabama
Class: Junior

#35

Denzel Boston

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/209 lbs
Position: WR
School: Washington
Class: RS Junior

#36

Omar Cooper

Ht/Wt:6' 0"/200 lbs
Position: WR
School: Indiana
Class: Junior

#37

Caleb Banks

Ht/Wt:6' 6"/329 lbs
Position: DL
School: Florida
Class: RS Senior

#38 *

Zion Young

Ht/Wt:6' 6"/262 lbs
Position: DE
School: Missouri
Class: Senior

#39

Brandon Cisse

Ht/Wt:6' 0"/190 lbs
Position: CB
School: South Carolina
Class: Junior

#40

DAngelo Ponds

Ht/Wt:5' 9"/170 lbs
Position: CB
School: Indiana
Class: Junior

#41

Chase Bisontis

Ht/Wt:6' 5"/315 lbs
Position: IOL
School: Texas A&M
Class: Junior

#42

Germie Bernard

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/202 lbs
Position: WR
School: Alabama
Class: Senior

#43

Chris Johnson

Ht/Wt:6' 0"/193 lbs
Position: CB
School: San Diego State
Class: Senior

#44 *

Emmanuel Pregnon

Ht/Wt:6' 5"/320 lbs
Position: IOL
School: Oregon
Class: Senior

#45

Malachi Lawrence

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/253 lbs
Position: EDGE
School: UCF
Class: Senior

#46

Anthony Hill

Ht/Wt:6' 3"/235 lbs
Position: LB
School: Texas
Class: Junior

#47

RMason Thomas

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/249 lbs
Position: EDGE
School: Oklahoma
Class: Senior

#48

Lee Hunter

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/318 lbs
Position: DT
School: Texas Tech
Class: Senior

#49

Chris Brazzell

Ht/Wt:6' 5"/200 lbs
Position: WR
School: Tennessee
Class: Junior

#50

Jacob Rodriguez

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/231 lbs
Position: LB
School: Texas Tech
Class: Senior

#51

Zachariah Branch

Ht/Wt:5'10"/180 lbs
Position: WR
School: Georgia
Class: Junior

#52

Keionte Scott

Ht/Wt:5'11"/193 lbs
Position: CB
School: Miami
Class: Senior

#53

AJ Haulcy

Ht/Wt:6' 0"/215 lbs
Position: S
School: LSU
Class: Senior

#54

Gabe Jacas

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/260 lbs
Position: EDGE
School: Illinois
Class: Senior

#55

Christen Miller

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/321 lbs
Position: DT
School: Georgia
Class: RS Junior

#56

Jake Golday

Ht/Wt:6' 5"/240 lbs
Position: LB
School: Cincinnati
Class: Senior

#57

Derrick Moore

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/260 lbs
Position: EDGE
School: Michigan
Class: Senior

#58

Chris Bell

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/220 lbs
Position: WR
School: Louisville
Class: Senior

#59

Gracen Halton

Ht/Wt:6' 3"/293 lbs
Position: DT
School: Oklahoma
Class: Senior

#60 *

Keylan Rutledge

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/320 lbs
Position: OG
School: Georgia Tech
Class: Senior

#61

Dani DennisSutton

Ht/Wt:6' 5"/270 lbs
Position: EDGE
School: Penn State
Class: Senior

#62

Jadarian Prince

Ht/Wt:5'11"/203 lbs
Position: RB
School: Notre Dame
Class: Junior

#63

Eli Stowers

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/235 lbs
Position: TE
School: Vanderbilt
Class: RS Senior

#64

Mike Washington

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/223 lbs
Position: RB
School: Arkansas
Class: Senior

 

# 38 - The Houston Texans received Washington’s 2026 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, and Washington’s 2025 third- and seventh-round picks for OT Laremy Tunsil and a 2025 fourth-round pick.

# 44 - The New York Jets received Dallas’ 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick, and DT Mazi Smith for DT Quinnen Williams.

# 60 - The Chicago Bears receive the Buffalo Bills 2026 2nd round pick for WR D,J. Moore and a 2026 5th round pick.