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The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and it’s time to release our final 7-round mock draft of the season.

Now that the BNB Football prospect database has exceeded 4000 draft eligible players, and also includes team needs for every team, ranking their need on a scale of 1-10 for every position. With all this data, there’s no excuse not to put together the most in-depth 7-round mock draft around.

There are a few things to know before we dive into it.

First things first, this mock draft does include trades. Trades are noted in the trade details column for the first affected pick. You probably won’t like it when your team trades up, but that’s just how the NFL Draft works.

This is a predictive mock draft. There are plenty of players drafted early who I’m personally not a huge fan of, and plenty of undrafted players who I really think deserve to be drafted.

Team needs and historical trends were heavily considered. In fact, even after concluding our initial research of team needs, trends, and player grades, this mock draft still took over 25 hours to complete.

Let’s get into this. If you want to jump around, use the jump links immediately below to find the section you’re looking for.

1st Round | Full 7 Rounds | Picks by Team | By The Numbers | Notable Undrafted Players

 

1st Round Mock Explanations

1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

It’s no secret that the Raiders are in desperate need for a quarterback, and there’s only 1 quarterback with a legitimate claim to being the #1 overall pick. A no brainer suggestion for the Raiders, who bring in Fernando Mendoza fresh off his unlikely National Championship run with the Hoosiers.

 

2. New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

The Jets would’ve loved to find a quarterback with this pick, but they’re fully aware that there isn’t one worth taking here. The Jets have plenty of needs, however, including a defensive unit that allowed the 2nd most points in the entire NFL last year. The pick ultimately comes down to David Bailey or Arvell Reese. They decide to select the player who is further along in his development to immediately bolster one of the worst pass rush groups in the league.

 

3. Arizona Cardinals: Arvell Reese, EDGE/LB, Arizona

Had Arvell Reese been the pick at #2 instead of David Bailey, the Cardinals likely would have gone offense line. But they are enamored with the versatility and limitless potential of Arvell Reese, who has the potential to completely alter a defense which has been in desperate need of an identity. 

 

4. Tennessee Titans: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

The Tennessee Titans have a ton of needs, but they can’t afford to skip on a skill position player in the 1st round. Cam Ward has very little help around him, and having an elite running back who can run, catch, or block will open a ton of opportunities for the Titans offense. Running back isn’t the top need for the Titans, but really every position on this team is worthy of improving, and there’s no other running back in the class who is even close to Love.

 

5. New York Giants: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

Giants fans have been clambering for a wide receiver, but new coach John Harbaugh can’t resist the opportunity to add a culture-changing defensive player to a unit that was bottom-10 in the NFL last year in points allowed. Downs is an elite all-around player who has looked the part of a future NFL starter ever since his true freshman season, and has the ability to completely change a defense by himself.

 

6. Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

The Browns are desperate to trade out of the 6th pick, but we don’t think anyone will be able to agree on a price to move up given the lack of top-end talent in this draft. If they stick and pick they’re looking at a left tackle or a wide receiver, but no left tackle is worth the 6th pick. They take their choice of wide receiver by grabbing a stud in Carnell Tate, who the Browns will hope can establish himself as a true WR1 before drafting their quarterback in the future in the 2027 draft next year.

 

7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

The Commanders don’t have many draft picks this year, but plenty of needs. They’ll need to hit on this pick, so grabbing the best player available is going to be their plan. That leaves either Sonny Styles or Rueben Bain, but ultimately Washington thinks their system will better highlight the talents of Sonny Styles.

 

8. New Orleans Saints: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

This is one of the biggest question marks in the 1st round. The Saints could easily decide to trade a corner like Delane, an edge rusher like Bain, or a wide receiver like Lemon or Tyson, who I had the Saints selecting in my last 7-round mock draft. Ultimately they see an opportunity to turn themselves into one of the best pass defenses in the league by adding in another stud corner to join their impressive young DB corps.

 

9. Kansas City Chiefs: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)

Kansas City has considered a trade up, potentially as high as #3, but isn’t willing to part with as many assets as the Cardinals want. The Chiefs need to breathe some fresh life into their pass rush, and arguably the best player in the draft fell to them at #9. Bain would be a no brainer.

 

10. PROJECTED TRADE – New York Jets: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

Cincinnati trades the 10th pick and 72nd pick in the draft to the New York Jets for the 16th pick and 44th pick.

The Jets have claimed that they want to be in win-now mode, and that tells you they’re going to be aggressive in getting the players they want as they prepare to add a new young QB in the near future. Makai Lemon is an NFL-ready prospect with the feel, body control, and hands to be a consistent 100-catch guy at the next level. He and Garrett Wilson should give the Jets passing game a fighting chance in the short term, while also providing a much better long term outlook at the position.

 

11. Miami Dolphins: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)

The Dolphins are in the sort of full-on tank mode that we rarely see in the NFL. They’re going into the draft looking for any potentially cornerstone pieces they can find, regardless of position, while also trying to obtain capital for the 2027 draft when they plan to get their quarterback. For this pick they’re going best available, and getting the best offensive lineman in the draft will set them up well for their future.

 

12. Dallas Cowboys: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

The Cowboys are a team to watch to potentially move up in the draft. After being unable to do so in this draft, it’s time for them to rebuild their defense which was one of the worst in the league the last couple years. It starts at corner, where the room fell off fast this past season. McCoy is coming off an injury, but his 2024 tape looked like what you’d expect from a surefire top-10 pick. Assuming they’re fine with his medicals, getting him at #12 will make the Cowboys very happy after moving on from Diggs.

 

13. Los Angeles Rams: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

The Rams want more help along the offensive line, especially at the right tackle spot. Monroe Freeling played both sides in college, and promise me when I tell you that he’s going to be drafted higher than people are currently saying. Freeling is a perfect fit for the Rams offensive scheme, and has plenty of traits to continue developing at the next level.

 

14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

It feels like Ravens fans have been yelling for interior OL help for several years now, and this year the team can’t afford to pass on it. Both guards struggled last year, and 2 starters on the interior are free agents. Pick 14 is a bit early to draft an exclusively-interior offensive lineman, but Ioane is a legitimate 1st round talent who should be able to dominate from Day 1 at either guard spot.

 

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Tampa Bay has a deeper roster than you’d expect from a team picking in the top 15, especially at some sought after positions like OL, DL, and WR. They would love to find an edge rusher that they like here, but I’m not convinced about Mesidor’s fit and injury history. They decide to pivot from that plan and take one of the most athletic tight ends in the NFL Combine history, Kenyon Sadiq. After losing Mike Evans, the Bucs are able to grab another big target while also being able to embrace more of the two tight end sets that NFL teams are trending towards.

 

16. PROJECTED TRADE – Cincinnati Bengals: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)

Previous Mock Trade with the New York Jets.

The Bengals desperately need to revamp the defense. You could argue their top 6 biggest positional needs are all on the defensive side of the ball. As pressure from Joe Burrow mounts to compete now, the Bengals aren’t going to be scared away by the age of Akheem Mesidor. They need as many immediate impact pieces they can find, and edge has become a big need after losing Trey Hendrickson in free agency.

 

17. Detroit Lions: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

The Lions have really good depth at just about every position, but the offensive line took a big step back this past season. With Taylor Decker officially released, the Lions decide to take a swing on a boom-or-bust talent in Kadyn Proctor who has some of the best physical traits of any player in the draft, regardless of position. 

 

18. Minnesota Vikings: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

Despite having one of the best pass defenses in the NFL this past season, Minnesota has a very old defensive backfield and minimal talent. They prefer to let Metellus roam around the defense as a big nickel, meaning their true safeties in the nickel are currently Theo Jackson and Jay Ward. Help is on the way in Thieneman, who was a dominant college player from Day 1 and has a ton of positional versatility for Brian Flores to take advantage of.

 

19. Carolina Panthers: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

NFL teams are all over the place on Spencer Fano, with some too worried about the arm length to consider him a tackle and some too worried about his minimal power to consider him a guard. What he is, however, is a very good offensive lineman who can play a bit everywhere. Fano would have a chance to win a starting tackle or center role right away and help out a Panthers offense that’s still hoping Bryce Young can take that step forward.

 

20. Dallas Cowboys: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

I can’t remember the last time the Cowboys had a good run defense. Luckily for them, Keldric Faulk is arguably the best run stopping edge in the class. Faulk is an athletic specimen who looks the part of an NFL talent, and will at bare minimum be a rotational 3rd edge rusher as a rookie while providing plenty of long term upside.

 

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

The Steelers recently added a 2nd good receiver in Michael Pittman, but that leaves them with 2 big receivers and no quick underneath targets. Whoever is throwing passes for the Steelers will need a shifty receiver to compliment them, and KC Concepcion can be exactly that. After starring as a gadget receiver as a true freshman, Concepcion blossomed into one of the most dominant receivers in college football. He would add a new dynamic to a Steelers offense who will be undergoing an identity change this season.

 

22. PROJECTED TRADE – New England Patriots: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

The Los Angeles Chargers trade the 22nd pick to the New England Patriots for the 31st, 95th, and 131st picks.

New England entered the draft with 11 draft picks and only a few true needs. They aren’t afraid to give up a premium to move up, and are able to grab Jordyn Tyson who they view as the top receiver in the draft. With Stefon Diggs on the way out, New England’s receiver corps is looking very light. Assuming the medicals check out on Tyson, he has everything NFL teams want in a wide receiver including elite body control, ball tracking, and athleticism.

 

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

The Eagles love to draft in the trenches early, and Max Iheanachor feels like a Philadelphia Eagle as a slightly raw, twitchy athlete who is a bit of a late bloomer coming into his body. He’ll be molded into a Lane Johnson replacement at right tackle, and knowing the Eagles will probably be developed into a 10 year starter. 

 

24. Cleveland Browns: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

The Browns entire strategy in the 2026 NFL Draft is to prepare themselves for their quarterback in 2027. After adding a wide receiver at pick 6, their next step is to add their franchise left tackle. Caleb Lomu is viewed by many NFL scouts as the best left tackle in the class, and it’s very rare for the top left tackle to still be around at pick 24. Cleveland will sprint this pick to the podium.

 

25. Chicago Bears: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

I’m not as convinced as some others are that DT is a position of need for the Bears, but Peter Woods is a unique prospect who has shown flashes of a top-10 pick. If he can become more consistent, he could potentially be an early upgrade over an aging Grady Jarrett or Gervon Dexter. NFL teams are all over the place with their opinions of Woods, but there’s a reason why he was viewed as a top-10 pick entering the season.

 

26. Buffalo Bills: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson

The Bills aren’t convinced there’s a true #1 receiver left with the top 4 off the board, so they move on to their other big need of edge rusher, led by an aging Bradley Chubb with very little depth. TJ Parker was a top prospect entering the season, and despite not quite living up to expectations, he’s become an underrated prospect. Parker has all the traits you look for in a traits-heavy position, and is a perfect fit for the Bills scheme.

 

27. San Francisco 49ers: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

San Francisco disagrees with Buffalo about Omar Cooper, who views him closer to Deebo Samuels rather than a Curtis Samuel. Omar Cooper is a very safe prospect who is elite after the catch, has phenomenal body control, and was part of the major cultural change at Indiana. Despite bringing in Mike Evans, the 49ers are still thin at receiver, and all their top receiving threats are old. They could desperately use a youth infusion at WR.

 

28. Houston Texans: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

OL should be on the top of the mind of the Houston Texans as they enter a critical year in CJ Stroud’s career. Braden Smith is a decent option at tackle, but there’s been plenty of buzz about kicking him inside now that he’s getting older. It also wouldn’t be impossible to kick Ersery inside. Blake Miller can play on either side of the line, and has the rare size, coordination, and quickness to excel as a true offensive tackle. When you get a chance at a player like that, you take it and find a spot for him.

 

29. Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

After obtaining this pick in the Trent McDuffie trade with the Rams, the Chiefs now desperately need to restock their corner room. Chris Johnson is a technically sound, very consistent corner who NFL teams are very high on. He was the highest graded corner in all of college football this past season by PFF, and has the traits and work ethic to continue that at the next level. 

 

30. Miami Dolphins: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

The Dolphins recently obtained this pick from the Broncos in the Jaylen Waddle trade, leaving them with an embarrassing receiver corps. As they prepare for their future QB, they need to get a starting caliber in the room as soon as possible. Boston has the chance to be that, offering plus-size and impressive hands that helped him to break out at Washington the past two seasons.

 

31. PROJECTED TRADE – Los Angeles Chargers: Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M

Previous Mock Trade with the New England Patriots.

The Chargers desperately want help along the interior offensive line. They weren’t afraid to trade back earlier because they expected they could still get their guy while netting two nice additional picks in compensation. Bisontis is a big time athlete at the guard spot with plenty of size and power to deal with big NFL D-Linemen. He can be a day 1 starter at left guard.

 

32. PROJECTED TRADE – Arizona Cardinals: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

The Seattle Seahawks trade the 32nd pick to the Arizona Cardinals for the 34th and 143rd picks in the draft.

With Jacoby Brissett now demanding more money, pressure is mounting even more for the Cardinals to make a long-term move at QB. Originally sitting at 34, they’d have to gamble that the Jets wouldn’t snag him with the next pick. But more importantly they feel the need to trade up to get the coveted 5th year option on Simpson’s contract. That’s fully worth a 5th round pick as they hand the keys to the Alabama QB who was dominant during the middle stretch of the season.

 

Full 7 Round Mock Draft

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7 Round Mock Results by NFL Team

Picks that were affected by projected trades are in parentheses after the pick.

Arizona Cardinals

Round 1, Pick 3: Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State
Round 1, Pick 32: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (SEA > ARZ: Pick 32 for picks 34, 143)
Round 3, Pick 65: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
Round 4, Pick 104: Kage Casey, OT, Boise State
Round 6, Pick 183: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Round 7, Pick 235: Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor (MIN > PHI > ARZ: Previous Mock Trade)

Trades: SEA > ARZ: Pick 32 for picks 34, 143 | ARZ > PHI: Pick 217 for Pick 235 plus a future late round pick

 

Atlanta Falcons

Round 2, Pick 48: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
Round 3, Pick 79: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
Round 4, Pick 122: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
Round 7, Pick 228: Owen Heinecke, LB, Oklahoma (NYJ > ATL: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 7, Pick 231: Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Round 7, Pick 242: Enrique Cruz Jr., OT, Kansas (NYJ > ATL: Previous Mock Trade)

Trades: ATL > NYJ: Pick 215 for picks 228, 242

 

Baltimore Ravens

Round 1, Pick 14: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
Round 2, Pick 45: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Round 3, Pick 71: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee (WSH > BAL: Pick 71 for picks 80, 154, 250)
Round 4, Pick 105: Jake Slaughter, C, Florida (NYG > BAL: Pick 105 for picks 115, 174)
Round 5, Pick 162: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
Round 5, Pick 173: Latrell McCutchin Sr., CB, Houston
Round 6, Pick 211: Brett Thorson, P, Georgia
Round 7, Pick 253: Max Bredeson, FB, Michigan

Trades: NYG > BAL: Pick 105 for picks 115, 174 | WSH > BAL: Pick 71 for picks 80, 154, 250

Buffalo Bills

Round 1, Pick 26: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Round 3, Pick 91: Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
Round 4, Pick 126: DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
Round 5, Pick 165: Caden Barnett, G, Wyoming
Round 5, Pick 168: Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan
Round 6, Pick 182: Hezekiah Masses, CB, California
Round 7, Pick 220: Isaiah World, OT, Oregon

Trades: None.

Carolina Panthers

Round 1, Pick 19: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Round 2, Pick 51: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
Round 3, Pick 83: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Round 4, Pick 119: Matt Gulbin, C, Michigan State
Round 4, Pick 129: Skyler Bell, WR, Connecticut (CHI > CAR: Pick 129 for Picks 158, 159)
Round 6, Pick 200: Cameron Ball, DT, Arkansas

Trades: CHI > CAR: Pick 129 for Picks 158, 159

 

Chicago Bears

Round 1, Pick 25: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Round 2, Pick 39: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo (CLE > CHI: Pick 39 for picks 57, 89, and a future mid round pick)
Round 2, Pick 60: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Round 5, Pick 158: Trey Zuhn III, C, Texas A&M (CAR > CHI: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 5, Pick 159: Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa (CAR > CHI: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 7, Pick 239: Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech
Round 7, Pick 241: Karon Prunty, CB, Wake Forest

Trades: CHI > CAR: Pick 129 for Picks 158, 159 | CLE > CHI: Pick 39 for picks 57, 89, and a future mid round pick

 

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 1, Pick 16: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL) (NYJ > CIN: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 2, Pick 41: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Round 2, Pick 44: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech (NYJ > CIN: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 4, Pick 110: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
Round 5, Pick 172: Brandon Cleveland, DT, NC State (NO > CIN: Pick 172 for picks 189, 221)
Round 6, Pick 199: DeShon Singleton, S, Nebraska
Round 7, Pick 226: Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati

Trades: NO > CIN: Pick 172 for picks 189, 221 | CIN > NYJ: Picks 10, 72 for picks 16, 44

 

Cleveland Browns

Round 1, Pick 6: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Round 1, Pick 24: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Round 2, Pick 57: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State (CHI > CLE: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 3, Pick 70: Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn
Round 3, Pick 89: Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky (CHI > CLE: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 4, Pick 107: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Round 5, Pick 146: Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo
Round 5, Pick 149: Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State
Round 6, Pick 206: Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU
Round 7, Pick 248: Lorenzo Styles, S, Ohio State

Trades: CLE > CHI: Pick 39 for picks 57, 89, and a future mid round pick

 

Dallas Cowboys

Round 1, Pick 12: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Round 1, Pick 20: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Round 3, Pick 92: Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
Round 4, Pick 127: Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss (SF > DAL: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 4, Pick 133: Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon (SF > DAL: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 5, Pick 152: Eli Heidenreich, RB, Navy
Round 6, Pick 184: Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon (TEN > DAL: Previous Mock Trade)
Round 6, Pick 194: Malik Benson, WR, Oregon (TEN > DAL: Previous Mock Trade)

Trades: DAL > SF: Picks 112 and 180 for picks 127 and 133 | DAL > TEN: Picks 177 and 218 for picks 184, 194

 

Denver Broncos

Round 2, Pick 62: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Round 4, Pick 102: Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M
Round 4, Pick 111: Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State
Round 6, Pick 208: Michael Heldman, EDGE, Central Michigan
Round 7, Pick 246: Louis Moore, S, Indiana
Round 7, Pick 256: Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
Round 7, Pick 257: Dean Connors, RB, Houston

Trades: LV > DEN: Picks 102, 208 for picks 108, 170

 

Detroit Lions

Round 1, Pick 17: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Round 2, Pick 50: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Round 3, Pick 77: Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
Round 5, Pick 157: Ar’maj Reed-Adams, G, Texas A&M
Round 5, Pick 181: Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State
Round 6, Pick 205: Haynes King, QB, Georgia Tech
Round 6, Pick 213: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
Round 7, Pick 222: Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky

Trades: TB > DET: Pick 77 for picks 118, 128, and a future mid round pick

 

Green Bay Packers

Round 2, Pick 52: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
Round 3, Pick 84: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Round 4, Pick 120: Brian Parker II, C, Duke
Round 5, Pick 147: Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State
Round 5, Pick 171: Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
Round 6, Pick 201: J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida
Round 6, Pick 212: Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest
Round 7, Pick 255: Joe Fagnano, QB, Connecticut

Trades: WSH > GB: Pick 147 for picks 153, 236 | GB > NE: Pick 160 for picks 171, 212

 

Houston Texans

Round 1, Pick 28: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Round 2, Pick 38: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Round 2, Pick 55: Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech
Round 3, Pick 76: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
Round 4, Pick 106: Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
Round 5, Pick 161: LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
Round 5, Pick 167: Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan
Round 7, Pick 230: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama

Trades: LAC > HOU: Pick 55 for picks 59, 141 | HOU > PIT: Pick 69, 243 for picks 76, 161, 230

 

Indianapolis Colts

Round 2, Pick 47: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
Round 3, Pick 78: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
Round 4, Pick 113: Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami (FL)
Round 5, Pick 156: Logan Fano, EDGE, Utah
Round 6, Pick 214: Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama
Round 7, Pick 249: Dominic Zvada, K, Michigan
Round 7, Pick 254: Roman Hemby, RB, Indiana

Trades: None.

 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 2, Pick 56: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
Round 3, Pick 81: Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
Round 3, Pick 88: Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
Round 3, Pick 100: Billy Schrauth, G, Notre Dame
Round 4, Pick 124: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Round 5, Pick 164: Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M
Round 5, Pick 166: Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State
Round 6, Pick 193: Colbie Young, WR, Georgia
Round 7, Pick 233: Dalton Johnson, S, Arizona
Round 7, Pick 245: Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt

Trades: NYG > JAX: Pick 193 for picks 203 and 240

 

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1, Pick 9: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
Round 1, Pick 29: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Round 2, Pick 40: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
Round 3, Pick 74: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Round 3, Pick 94: Travis Burke, OT, Memphis
Round 5, Pick 148: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
Round 5, Pick 169: Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana
Round 5, Pick 176: Robert Spears-Jennings, S, Oklahoma
Round 6, Pick 210: Brent Austin, CB, California

Trades: MIA > KC: Pick 94 for Pick 109 and a future mid round pick

 

Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1, Pick 31: Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
Round 2, Pick 59: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Round 3, Pick 86: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
Round 3, Pick 95: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
Round 4, Pick 123: Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
Round 4, Pick 131: Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
Round 5, Pick 141: Jack Endries, TE, Texas
Round 6, Pick 204: Kendal Daniels, LB, Oklahoma

Trades: LAC > HOU: Pick 55 for picks 59, 141

 

Los Angeles Rams

Round 1, Pick 13: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Round 2, Pick 61: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Round 4, Pick 103: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
Round 4, Pick 140: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
Round 7, Pick 232: Trey Smack, K, Florida
Round 7, Pick 251: Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
Round 7, Pick 252: Karson Sharar, LB, Iowa

Trades: LAR > NYJ: Picks 93 and 207 for picks 103 and 140

 

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1, Pick 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Round 2, Pick 36: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Round 3, Pick 67: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Round 4, Pick 108: Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Round 4, Pick 117: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
Round 4, Pick 134: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
Round 5, Pick 170: Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M
Round 5, Pick 175: Wesley Williams, EDGE, Duke
Round 6, Pick 185: Rene Konga, DT, Louisville
Round 7, Pick 219: Jeremiah Wright, G, Auburn

Trades: LV > DEN: Picks 102, 208 for picks 108, 170

 

Miami Dolphins

Round 1, Pick 11: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
Round 1, Pick 30: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Round 2, Pick 43: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Round 3, Pick 75: AJ Haulcy, S, LSU
Round 3, Pick 87: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
Round 3, Pick 90: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
Round 4, Pick 109: Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
Round 4, Pick 130: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Round 5, Pick 151: Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
Round 7, Pick 227: DJ Campbell, G, Texas
Round 7, Pick 238: Jaden Dugger, LB, Louisiana

Trades: MIA > KC: Pick 94 for Pick 109 and a future mid round pick

 

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, Pick 18: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Round 2, Pick 49: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
Round 3, Pick 82: Logan Jones, C, Iowa
Round 3, Pick 97: Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
Round 5, Pick 178: Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati
Round 6, Pick 196: Collin Wright, CB, Stanford
Round 6, Pick 197: Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan
Round 7, Pick 234: John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming
Round 7, Pick 244: Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech

Trades: MIN > PHI: Picks 163, 235 for picks 178, 197

 

New England Patriots

Round 1, Pick 22: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Round 2, Pick 63: Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
Round 4, Pick 125: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Round 5, Pick 160: Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah
Round 6, Pick 191: Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
Round 6, Pick 198: Landon Robinson, DT, Navy
Round 6, Pick 202: Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor
Round 7, Pick 247: Micah Morris, G, Georgia

Trades: GB > NE: Pick 160 for picks 171, 212 | LAC > NE: Pick 22 for picks 31, 95, 131

 

New Orleans Saints

Round 1, Pick 8: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Round 2, Pick 42: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Round 3, Pick 73: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
Round 4, Pick 132: Febechi Nwaiwu, G, Oklahoma
Round 4, Pick 136: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
Round 5, Pick 150: Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
Round 6, Pick 189: Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame
Round 6, Pick 190: Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama
Round 7, Pick 221: Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa

Trades: NO > CIN: Pick 172 for picks 189, 221

 

New York Giants

Round 1, Pick 5: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Round 2, Pick 37: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Round 4, Pick 115: Kevin Coleman, WR, Missouri
Round 5, Pick 145: Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
Round 5, Pick 174: Jager Burton, C, Kentucky
Round 6, Pick 186: Logan Taylor, G, Boston College
Round 6, Pick 192: Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina
Round 6, Pick 203: Trey Moore, EDGE, Texas
Round 7, Pick 240: Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky

Trades: NYG > BAL: Pick 105 for picks 115, 174 | NYG > JAX: Pick 193 for picks 203 and 240

 

New York Jets

Round 1, Pick 2: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Round 1, Pick 10: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Round 2, Pick 33: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Round 3, Pick 72: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Round 3, Pick 93: Keionte Scott, S, Miami (FL)
Round 5, Pick 179: Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
Round 6, Pick 207: Alex Harkey, G, Oregon
Round 6, Pick 215: Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss

Trades: CIN > NYJ: Picks 10, 72 for picks 16, 44 | LAR > NYJ: Picks 93 and 207 for picks 103 and 140

 

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1, Pick 23: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
Round 2, Pick 54: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Round 3, Pick 68: Justin Joly, TE, NC State
Round 3, Pick 98: Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
Round 4, Pick 114: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
Round 4, Pick 137: Anez Cooper, G, Miami (FL)
Round 5, Pick 163: Harold Perkins, LB, LSU
Round 7, Pick 217: Uar Bernard, DT, Nigeria

Trades: ARZ > PHI: Pick 217 for Pick 235 plus a future late round pick | MIN > PHI: Picks 163, 235 for picks 178, 197

 

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, Pick 21: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Round 2, Pick 53: Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
Round 3, Pick 69: Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona
Round 3, Pick 85: Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Round 3, Pick 99: Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
Round 4, Pick 121: Bud Clark, S, TCU
Round 4, Pick 135: Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana
Round 6, Pick 216: Riley Nowakowski, FB, Indiana
Round 7, Pick 224: Toriano Pride Jr., CB, Missouri
Round 7, Pick 237: Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke
Round 7, Pick 243: Bryson Eason, DT, Tennessee

Trades: HOU > PIT: Pick 69, 243 for picks 76, 161, 230

 

Seattle Seahawks

Round 2, Pick 34: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
Round 2, Pick 64: Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa
Round 3, Pick 96: Devin Moore, CB, Florida
Round 5, Pick 143: Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
Round 6, Pick 188: Pat Coogan, C, Indiana

Trades: SEA > ARZ: Pick 32 for picks 34, 143

 

San Francisco 49ers

Round 1, Pick 27: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Round 2, Pick 58: Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M
Round 4, Pick 112: Markel Bell, OT, Miami (FL)
Round 4, Pick 138: Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
Round 4, Pick 139: Keagen Trost, G, Missouri
Round 6, Pick 195: Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon
Round 7, Pick 229: Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC

Trades: DAL > SF: Picks 112 and 180 for picks 127 and 133 | SF > TB: Pick 180 for picks 195, 229

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, Pick 15: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Round 2, Pick 46: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Round 4, Pick 116: Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina
Round 4, Pick 118: Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
Round 4, Pick 128: Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL)
Round 5, Pick 155: Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
Round 5, Pick 180: Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama

Trades: TB > DET: Pick 77 for picks 118, 128, and a future mid round pick | SF > TB: Pick 180 for picks 195, 229

 

Tennessee Titans

Round 1, Pick 4: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Round 2, Pick 35: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Round 3, Pick 66: Connor Lew, C, Auburn
Round 4, Pick 101: Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
Round 5, Pick 142: Mason Reiger, EDGE, Wisconsin
Round 5, Pick 144: Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
Round 5, Pick 177: JC Davis, OT, Illinois
Round 7, Pick 218: Marcus Allen, CB, North Carolina
Round 7, Pick 225: Deven Eastern, DT, Minnesota

Trades: DAL > TEN: Picks 177 and 218 for picks 184, 194

 

Washington Commanders

Round 1, Pick 7: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Round 3, Pick 80: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Round 5, Pick 153: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
Round 5, Pick 154: VJ Payne, S, Kansas State
Round 6, Pick 187: Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
Round 6, Pick 209: Dae’Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss
Round 7, Pick 223: Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
Round 7, Pick 236: Keyshawn James-Newby, EDGE, New Mexico
Round 7, Pick 250: David Gusta, DT, Kentucky

Trades: WSH > BAL: Pick 71 for picks 80, 154, 250 | WSH > GB: Pick 147 for picks 153, 236

 

Results By Position

Going through a 7 round mock draft is always a good opportunity to learn how strong each position group is. Below is the number of players drafted in this mock draft by position group:

QB: 12
WR: 30
RB: 16
FB: 2
TE: 19
OT: 21
G: 18
C: 10
DT: 27
EDGE: 28
LB: 21
S: 22
CB: 28
K: 2
P: 1
LS: 0

Running back is notably a weak position this year. 16 would be the least drafted in a single year since before I started doing my spreadsheets, which was in 2012.

There were also a few less cornerbacks than normal, but not to the extent of the running back group.

Despite being nothing special at the top, tight end was a particularly strong group. This is partially due to some strong day 3 depth, but also because a lot of teams are going to copy the Seahawks multi tight end strategy and try to roster at least 4 tight ends next season. In the standard draft class only 14-15 tight ends are drafted.

 

Results By College

Below are the schools that produced the most draft picks in my 2026 7 Round Mock Draft:

Texas A&M: 11
Ohio State: 10
Indiana: 10
Alabama: 10
Oregon: 9
Georgia: 9
Penn State: 8
Miami (FL): 8
Clemson: 8
Oklahoma: 7
Michigan: 7
Texas Tech: 6
Texas: 6
Notre Dame: 6
Missouri: 6
Iowa: 6
Florida: 6
Tennessee: 5
Kentucky: 5
Cincinnati: 5

 

Best Undrafted Players

In the scenario of this mock draft, below are some of the top undrafted players from each position group.

QB: Jalon Daniels, Kansas; Joey Aguilar, Tennessee; Luke Altmyer, Illinois; Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers

WR: Eric McAlister, TCU; Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech; Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech; Barion Brown, LSU; Harrison Wallace III, Ole Miss; Zavion Thomas, LSU

RB: J’Mari Taylor, Virginia; Jam Miller, Alabama; Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma; Robert Henry Jr., UTSA; Chip Trayanum, Toledo

FB: Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma; Jackson Acker, Wisconsin

TE: Lake McRee, USC; Bauer Sharp, LSU; Lance Mason, Wisconsin; Dan Villari, Syracuse; Khalil Dinkins, Penn State

OT: Tristan Leigh, Clemson; Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin; Micah Pettus, Florida State; Jayden Williams, Ole Miss; Alex Wollschlaeger, Kentucky

G: Jaeden Roberts, Alabama; Fernando Carmona, Arkansas; Evan Beerntsen, Northwestern; Josh Braun, Kentucky; Kobe Baynes, Kansas

C: Bryce Foster, Kansas; James Brockermeyer, Miami (FL)

DT: Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech; Jordan Van den berg, Georgia Tech; Damonic Williams, Oklahoma; Jackie Marshall, Baylor; Aaron Hall, Duke

EDGE: Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College; Mikail Kamara, Indiana; George Gumbs Jr., Florida; Patrick Payton, LSU; Isaiah Smith, SMU; Tyreak Sapp, Florida

LB: Taurean York, Texas A&M; Lander Barton, Utah; Jackson Kuwatch, Miami (OH); Shad Banks Jr., UTSA; Namdi Obiazor, TCU

S: Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa; Wydett Williams Jr., Ole Miss; Jacob Thomas, James Madison; Ahmaad Moses, SMU; Kapena Gushiken, Ole Miss

CB: Andre Fuller, Toledo; Fred Davis II, Northwestern; Devon Marshall, NC State; Al’zillion Hamilton, Fresno State; TJ Hall, Iowa; Avery Smith, Toledo

K: Will Ferrin, BYU; Drew Stevens, Iowa

P: Tommy Doman, Florida; Jack Stonehouse, Syracuse; Ryan Eckley, Michigan State

LS: Garrison Grimes, BYU; Tyler Duzansky, Penn State