The NFL has its matchup set for Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara, Calif., with the New England Patriots playing the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8.
With those two teams getting an extra week before the big game, all 32 teams will get a closer look at top 2026 draft prospects this week at the Senior Bowl.
Here’s the latest first-round projections, with the draft order set through picks No. 1 through No. 30 after the conference championship games:
NFL Mock Draft 2026
1. Las Vegas Raiders
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (6-5, 225 pounds)
The Raiders have the No. 1 pick for the second time in franchise history. They need to go after a quarterback right off the top.
Mendoza is a pocket-passing winner through the CFP championship game. He’s got the arm and intangibles that should appeal to part-owner Tom Brady‘s influence.
2. New York Jets
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (6-3, 275 pounds)
With no Oregon’s Dante Moore available as their next franchise passer, the Jets can pivot to a pass-rush need for Aaron Glenn.
Bain can take over games as a pass-rusher. He kept boosting his stock as the Hurricanes’ most impactful defender during their CFP championship run.
3. Arizona Cardinals
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (6-0, 205 pounds)
The Cardinals would be reaching to consider quarterback this early.
They need to add more defensive firepower while moving on from Jonathan Gannon. This do-everything playmaker fits what they need in a rebuild.
4. Tennessee Titans
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (6-2, 200 pounds)
The Titans need more playmakers for what they hope will be a dynamic passing offense with Cam Ward in Year 2. Tyson would make sense early as a route-runner who can get open for Ward as a three-down target.
5. New York Giants
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (6-6, 315 pounds)
The Giants battled through injuries to left tackle Andrew Thomas and other offensive linemen in Jaxson Dart’s rookie season.
Boosting his protection and run blocking will be key for GM Joe Schoen and coach John Harbaugh. Mauigoa can give them the pass protector they need.
6. Cleveland Browns
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (6-6, 302 pounds)
The Browns also have the offensive line in mind early. They need to better protect whoever starts at quarterback and rebuild their aging front.
Fano is good to land first. They can consider a QB to replace Shedeur Sanders later with their second pick.
7. Washington Commanders
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State (6-4, 243 pounds)
The Commanders need someone who can roam around and make plays on the second level. They also need a player who can come up and be active as a pass rusher.
Dan Quinn will see a Micah Parsons-like chess piece he once had in Dallas.
8. New Orleans Saints
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (6-3, 250 pounds)
The Saints need to upgrade the pass rush for Brandon Staley and their 3-4 base scheme.
Bailey can be impactful both pressuring quarterbacks and dropping back to make plays in coverage.
9. Kansas City Chiefs
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (6-0, 214 pounds)
The Chiefs went down this path in 2020 with Clyde Edwards-Helaire as a No. 32 overall pick that didn’t work out. But it’s time to clean up the backfield again with the oft-injured Isiah Pacheco and aging Kareem Hunt.
They can keep Brashard Smith as the receiving change of pace for Love’s power role.
10. Cincinnati Bengals
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn (6-6, 285 pounds)
The Bengals need to upgrade their pass rush with Trey Hendrickson looking like he’ll walk in free agency.
Faulk can replace Hendrickson’s energy and production. He can also become an asset vs. the run.
11. Miami Dolphins
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee (6-0, 193 pounds)
The Dolphins need to boost cornerback after trading Jalen Ramsey.
McCoy gives them the size, toughness and physicality to be stronger in man coverage.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (6-3, 195 pounds)
The Cowboys need to be prepared for letting George Pickens leave in free agency. They could get a better, more reliable version of his downfield threat to help CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott.
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons)
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (6-0, 190 pounds)
The Rams have some pending unrestricted free agent concerns at corner, both outside and inside.
They need to boost their size for single coverage.
14. Baltimore Ravens
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson (6-3, 315 pounds)
The Ravens need to beef up their impact up front with a versatile interior disruptor.
Woods is an ideal fit for new coach Jesse Minter’s scheme.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (6-4, 243 pounds)
The Buccaneers need to restore the versatility in their second level for Todd Bowles’ defense.
Styles is just a notch or two below Reese in providing that rangy playmaking.
16. New York Jets (from Colts)
Makai Lemon, WR, USC (5-11, 195 pounds)
The Jets need to get Garrett Wilson some receiving help for their presumed new franchise QB.
He would be a great complement with his route-running and big-play ability in the open field after the catch.
17. Detroit Lions
T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson (6-3, 265 pounds)
The Lions need a physical player to better complement Aidan Hutchinson at end in their 4-3.
Parker’s strength and power can feed well off Hutchinson’s quickness.
18. Minnesota Vikings
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (6-4, 209 pounds)
The Vikings need a big, strong physical threat at receiver to draw some attention away from Justin Jefferson on the outside.
Boston can do that with his toughness to catch balls in tight coverage.
19. Carolina Panthers
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State (6-4, 330 pounds)
The Panthers need some interior line help in front of Bryce Young and the running game.
Ioane would be an upgrade on either the left or right side.
20. Dallas Cowboys (from Packers)
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson (5-11, 180 pounds)
The Cowboys got tired of Trevon Diggs’ inconsistency. They need a sound, well-rounded cornerback who can handle different kinds of coverage for what will be a new-look defense after firing coordinator Matt Eberflus.
Terrell, brother of Falcon A.J. Terrell, is well-rounded with his athleticism and smarts to make plays anywhere on the ball.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M (5-11, 190 pounds)
The Steelers need a second big-play threat to support DK Metcalf.
Concepcion would be the ideal throwback, regardless of who’s quarterbacking (now likely still Aaron Rodgers), with his route-running and quickness to add juice inside and out.
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State (6-3, 326 pounds)
The Chargers need to beef up both lines for Jim Harbaugh but defense can come first. They’re hoping they can just get healthy at offensive tackle.
McDonald would make a good fit up front with Woods off the board.
23. Philadelphia Eagles
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (6-3, 245 pounds)
Dallas Goedert had a career year scoring touchdowns but he just turned 31 and is a pending unrestricted free agent.
Sadiq would add another explosive element to create mismatches between A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith to get open down the seam for Jalen Hurts.
24. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars)
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (6-2, 208 pounds)
The Browns can’t ignore the need for a young drafted franchise QB after moving on from Kevin Stefanski.
Simpson would give them short-area accuracy, leadership and athleticism in the Bo Nix mold.
25. Chicago Bears
Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M (6-2, 248 pounds)
The Bears need more pass-rush help for Dennis Allen. They need a front-four bookend opposite Montez Sweat.
Howell would make sense as a defensive reinforcement first over any more help for Caleb Williams.
26. Buffalo Bills
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma (6-2, 249 pounds)
The Bills’ pass rush disappeared in the playoffs when they needed it most, costing defensive-minded coach Sean McDermott his job.
Thomas can bring the needed energy and production, packing a wallop in a smaller frame.
27. San Francisco 49ers
Kaydn Proctor, OT, Alabama (6-7, 366 pounds)
Proctor would make sense with Trent Williams needing to be replaced soon at age 37.
He would be a big presence to seamlessly fit into Kyle Shanahan’s run-blocking scheme before succeeding Williams.
28. Houston Texans
Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon (6-5, 318 pounds)
The Texans’ offensive line might lose right guard Ed Ingram in free agency and needs more youthful talent upgrades.
Pregnon moves well for such a physical presence inside.
29. Los Angeles Rams
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (6-7, 315 pounds)
The Rams need a developmental tackle behind Alaric Jackson and Rob Havenstein. The latter is coming off two injury-riddled seasons and turning 34 in May.
Freeling’s frame and athleticism should be intriguing to turn into dominance in time.
30. Denver Broncos
C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia (6-1, 235 pounds)
The Broncos may need to replace pending unrestricted free agent Alex Singleton.
It would make sense to replace him with this latest Bulldogs starter, who covers ground to make big plays vs. run and pass.
