The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week in Indianapolis. Teams are deep into evaluations with the 2026 NFL Draft less than two months away.
Draft experts have released their latest mock drafts to give us early predictions. Here’s what the top analysts are projecting as the combine begins.
Vinnie Iyer’s mock draft (The Sporting News)
Iyer’s latest mock draft was released on Feb. 17
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana |
| 2 | New York Jets | Rueben Bain Jr. | EDGE | Miami |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | Arvell Reese | LB | Ohio State |
| 5 | New York Giants | Francis Mauigoa | OT | Miami |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns | Spencer Fano | OT | Utah |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | David Bailey | EDGE | Texas Tech |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | Keldric Faulk | EDGE | Auburn |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | Jemod McCoy | CB | Tennessee |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) | Mansoor Delane | CB | LSU |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | Peter Woods | DT | Clemson |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
| 16 | New York Jets (via Colts) | Makai Lemon | WR | USC |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | T.J. Parker | EDGE | Clemson |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | Avieon Terrell | CB | Clemson |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers | Olaivavega Ioane | G | Penn State |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) | Kayden McDonald | DT | Ohio State |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | Cashius Howell | EDGE | Texas A&M |
| 23 | Philadelphia Eagles | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) | Ty Simpson | QB | Alabama |
| 25 | Chicago Bears | Kadyn Proctor | OT | Alabama |
| 26 | Buffalo Bills | R Mason Thomas | EDGE | Oklahoma |
| 27 | San Francisco 49ers | KC Conception | WR | Texas A&M |
| 28 | Houston Texans | Emmanual Pregnon | G | Oregon |
| 29 | Los Angeles Rams | Monroe Freelign | OT | Georgia |
| 30 | Denver Broncos | C.J. Allen | LB | Georgia |
| 31 | New England Patriots | Caleb Lomu | OT | Utah |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks | Colton Hood | CB | Tennessee |
Fernando Mendoza appears as the consensus No. 1 pick across multiple drafts. The Indiana quarterback is projected to land with the Raiders in almost every mock.
Mel Kiper’s mock draft (ESPN)
Kiper’s latest mock draft was released on Feb. 24
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana |
| 2 | New York Jets | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | David Bailey | OLB | Texas Tech |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | Arvell Reese | LB | Ohio State |
| 5 | New York Giants | Spencer Fano | OT | Utah |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | Makai Lemon | WR | USC |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | Reuben Bain Jr. | EDGE | Miami |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | Francis Mauigoa | OT | Miami |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | Mansoor Delane | CB | LSU |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) | Jermod McCoy | CB | Tennessee |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CJ Allen | LB | Georgia |
| 16 | New York Jets (via Colts) | Peter Woods | DT | Clemson |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | Zion Young | EDGE | Missouri |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | Dillon Thieneman | S | Oregon |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers | Keldric Faulk | DE | Auburn |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) | Akeem Mesidor | EDGE | Miami |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Ty Simpson | QB | Alabama |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | Olaivavega Ioane | G | Penn State |
| 23 | Philadelphia Eagles | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) | Monroe Freeling | OT | Georgia |
| 25 | Chicago Bears | Kadyn McDonald | DT | Ohio State |
| 26 | Buffalo Bills | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington |
| 27 | San Francisco 49ers | Kadyn Proctor | OT | Alabama |
| 28 | Houston Texans | Jadarian Price | RB | Notre Dame |
| 29 | Los Angeles Rams | Blake Miller | OT | Clemson |
| 30 | Denver Broncos | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | S | Toledo |
| 31 | New England Patriots | R Mason Thomas | OLB | Oklahoma |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks | Avieon Terrell | CB | Clemson |
Kiper has Pittsburgh taking Alabama QB Ty Simpson in the first round. That would be a replacement for Aaron Rodgers looking ahead to 2026.
He also projects Caleb Downs going No. 2 overall to the Jets. That’s one of the highest positions for the Ohio State safety so far.
Bucky Brooks’ mock draft (NFL.com)
Brooks’ latest mock draft was released on Feb. 24
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana |
| 2 | New York Jets | David Bailey | OLB | Texas Tech |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | Francis Mauigoa | OT | Miami |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | Arvell Reese | LB | Ohio State |
| 5 | New York Giants | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns | Spencer Fano | OT | Utah |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | Reuben Bain Jr. | EDGE | Miami |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | Keldric Faulk | EDGE | Auburn |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | Mansoor Delane | CB | LSU |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | Akheem Mesidor | EDGE | Miami |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) | Jermod McCoy | CB | Tennessee |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | Olaivavega Ioane | OG | Penn State |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
| 16 | New York Jets (via Colts) | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | Kadyn Proctor | OT | Alabama |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | S | Toledo |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers | Peter Woods | DT | Clemson |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) | Avieon Terrell | CB | Clemson |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Maki Lemon | WR | USC |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 23 | Philadelphia Eagles | KC Conception | WR | Texas A&M |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington |
| 25 | Chicago Bears | Kadyn McDonald | DT | Ohio State |
| 26 | Buffalo Bills | Malachi Fields | WR | Notre Dame |
| 27 | San Francisco 49ers | Caleb Lomu | OT | Utah |
| 28 | Houston Texans | Caleb Banks | DT | Florida |
| 29 | Los Angeles Rams | Dillon Thieneman | S | Oregon |
| 30 | Denver Broncos | CJ Allen | LB | Georgia |
| 31 | New England Patriots | Monroe Freeling | OT | Georgia |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks | Cashius Howell | EDGE | Texas A&M |
Brooks includes two players not seen in other first-round projections. He has Florida DT Caleb Banks and Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields going in Round 1.
The Eagles take a receiver over a tight end in his mock. That could reflect Philadelphia’s need for help at the position with A.J. Brown’s future uncertain.
Eric Froton’s mock draft (NBC Sports)
Froton’s latest mock draft was released on Feb. 23
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana |
| 2 | New York Jets | Arvell Reese | LB | Ohio State |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | Francis Mauigoa | OT | Texas Tech |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| 5 | New York Giants | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns | Spencer Fano | OT | Utah |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | David Bailey | EDGE | Texas Tech |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | Rueben Bain Jr. | EDGE | Miami |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | Mansoor Delane | CB | LSU |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | Makai Lemon | WR | USC |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) | Jermod McCoy | CB | Tennessee |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | Keldric Faulk | EDGE | Auburn |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Cashius Howell | EDGE | Texas A&M |
| 16 | New York Jets (via Colts) | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | T.J. Parker | EDGE | Clemson |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | Peter Woods | DL | Clemson |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers | Kayden McDonald | DL | Ohio State |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) | Avieon Terrell | CB | Clemson |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | Olaivavega Ioane | G | Penn State |
| 23 | Philadelphia Eagles | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) | KC Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M |
| 25 | Chicago Bears | Caleb Banks | DL | Florida |
| 26 | Buffalo Bills | Zion Young | EDGE | Missouri |
| 27 | San Francisco 49ers | Caleb Lomu | OT | Utah |
| 28 | Houston Texans | Monroe Freeling | T | Georgia |
| 29 | Los Angeles Rams | Kadyn Proctor | OT | Alabama |
| 30 | Denver Broncos | CJ Allen | LB | Georgia |
| 31 | New England Patriots |
Max Iheanacho |
OT | Arizona State |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks | Brandon Cisse | CB | South Carolina |
Froton moves Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese up to No. 2 overall to the Jets. Most other mocks have him going No. 4 to Tennessee.
He also has the Titans taking receiver Carnell Tate. The Giants go defense with safety Caleb Downs instead of addressing offensive line needs.
Reuben Bain Jr. falls outside the top five in this projection. Two newcomers, Max Iheanacho and Brandon Cisse, round out his first round.
Daniel Jeremiah’s mock draft (NFL.com)
Jeremiah’s latest mock draft was released on Feb. 17
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana |
| 2 | New York Jets | David Bailey | EDGE | Texas Tech |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | Francis Mauigoa | OT | Texas Tech |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | Reuben Bain Jr. | EDGE | Miami |
| 5 | New York Giants | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns | Spencer Fano | OT | Utah |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | Arvelle Reese | LB | Ohio State |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | Makai Lemon | WR | USC |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | Mansoor Delane | CB | LSU |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | Jermod McCoy | CB | Tennessee |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) | Emmanual McNeil-Warren | S | Toledo |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona Stat |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
| 16 | New York Jets (via Colts) | Olaivavega Ioane | IOL | Penn State |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | T.J. Parker | EDGE | Clemson |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | Dillon Thieneman | S | Oregon |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers | Keldric Faulk | EDGE | Auburn |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) | Akheem Mesidor | EDGE | Miami |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 23 | Philadelphia Eagles | Blake Miller | OT | Clemson |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) | Monroe Freeling | OT | Georgia |
| 25 | Chicago Bears | Peter Woods | DT | Clemson |
| 26 | Buffalo Bills | Malachi Fields | WR | Notre Dame |
| 27 | San Francisco 49ers | Lee Huner | DT | Texas Tech |
| 28 | Houston Texans | Caleb Lomu | OT | Utah |
| 29 | Los Angeles Rams | Colton Hood | CB | Tennessee |
| 30 | Denver Broncos | CJ Allen | LB | Georgia |
| 31 | New England Patriots |
Zion Young |
EDGE | Missouri |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks | KC Concepcion | WR | Texas Tech |
Jeremiah projects six teams selecting receivers in the first round. The Giants get Carnell Tate at No. 5 overall to address their passing game.
He has Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren going No. 13 overall to the Rams.
Unlike most other experts, Jeremiah has Philadelphia taking Clemson OT Blake Miller. Most mocks project the Eagles grabbing a pass-catcher instead.
Texas Tech’s Lee Hunter appears in the first round of his projection as well.
The combine will provide more clarity on player rankings. Performances in Indianapolis could shift these projections before April’s draft.
