The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and it’s time to release our actually final 7-round mock draft of the season. We said that about a week ago, but that was a day before the Dexter Lawrence trade shook up the top 10 and dramatically altered the draft needs of 2 teams. We couldn’t resist redoing it last minute.

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. PROJECTED TRADE – Kansas City Chiefs: Arvell Reese, EDGE/LB, Arizona

Arizona trades the 3rd pick in the draft to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 9th, 40th, and 169th pick.

The Cardinals would be plenty will to stay here and draft Arvell Reese or Jeremiyah Love, but the Chiefs come calling with a big trade offer. For Kansas City, they aren’t used to drafting in the top 10. The opportunity to move up into the top 5 for a legitimate blue chip talent while still possessing the 29th overall pick is hard for them to resist. Reese has an insanely high ceiling with the ability to play on or off the ball.

 

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. PROJECTED TRADE – Dallas Cowboys: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Cleveland trades the 6th and 39th picks in the draft to the Dallas Cowboys for the 12th and 20th picks.

The Browns move back 6 spots now in order to move up 19 spots in the near future and gain a 2nd pick on Thursday. The Cowboys are in search of a potential culture-changer on the defensive side of the ball, and Styles has the rare skill and athleticism to do that. He’s ready to contribute at a high level now, but also has the insanely high ceiling to continue improving.

 

7. Washington Commanders: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

The Commanders don’t have many draft picks this year, but plenty of needs. There’s a lot of angles they could go with this pick, but they are enamored with Carnell Tate. Terry McLaurin is a great WR, but he’ll be turning 31 in the first month of the season, and there’s nothing in the WR room next to him. If he goes down, they’re cooked. Tate is a great route runner who plays faster than his 40 and shows the body control you expect of a 1st round WR>

 

8. New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

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. Recent intel suggests the Saints really like Tyson, and I agree with that assessment. Tyson has been my #1 wide receiver in the 2026 class ever since last April, he’s never moved down to WR2 or WR3. He’ll be a massive upgrade for the Saints receiving corps as they try to give plenty of weapons to Tyler Shough following his solid rookie year.

 

9. PROJECTED TRADE – Arizona Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)

Previous Mock Trade with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The dream scenario for the Cardinals in this draft was to move back, accumulate more picks, and still wind up with Francis Mauigoa, who was their top ranked OL in the draft. Mauigoa has an elite combination of size, strength, and quickness to become a long term stalwart at the right tackle spot across from Paris Johnson.

 

10. New York Giants: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

Giants fans aren’t going to like this. When the Giants obtained the 10th overall pick for Dexter Lawrence a few days ago, fans were excited they could get a great defensive player (Caleb Downs drafted 5th) and a top WR. But Coach Harbaugh is the one calling the shots this year, and he likes the trenches. A WR room of Nabers-Slayton-Mooney is at least average in the NFL, while an interior OL of Runyan-Schmitz-Faalele is well below average. Ioane is going to be a stud for a long time and immediately help out that O-Line.

 

11. PROJECTED TRADE – Detroit Lions: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)

Miami trades the 11th pick in the draft to the Detroit Lions for the 17th pick, 128th pick, and a future 2nd round pick.

This is the big surprise of the mock. Rueben Bain fell this far, and the Dolphins are very interested in picking up 2027 draft capital to help them secure a QB next year. Lions GM Brad Holmes has proven he isn’t afraid of big 1st round moves, and the opportunity to add an elite edge rusher across from Aidan Hutchinson was too much to resist. Bain is potentially the best defensive player in the class, and a future 2nd is totally worth moving up for him.

 

12. PROJECTED TRADE – Cleveland Browns: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Previous Mock Trade with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Browns are currently looking at the underachieving and often-injured Dawand Jones as their starting left tackle for 2026, and that’s not gonna cut it. It’s hard to get a left tackle late in the draft, so they want to get the guy they think is the best in the class. Freeling is still coming into his own, with all the traits necessary to dominate the NFL. The Browns get their left tackle of the future.

 

13. Los Angeles Rams: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

The Rams have a couple of spots they could go with this pick, but it’s going to be awfully hard to resist Makai Lemon. When you turn on the film, Lemon just feels like a Rams receiver. He’s a versatile piece who can move around the field and does all the little things. The Rams will have a deep, elite WR room in 2026 before Lemon fully takes over as WR2 the following year.

 

14. Baltimore Ravens: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

After missing out on Ioane, the Ravens will have to keep waiting to improve the interior of their offensive line, something they’ve been wanting for a very long time now. But they also lost a key offensive weapon in Isaiah Likely, and Mark Andrews isn’t getting younger. It will be awfully hard for Baltimore to pass up an elite athlete like Sadiq to add yet another speed dimension to their offense.

 

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)

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 add an edge rusher or linebacker in this spot, but will look to trade down if they can. A team below is interested in jumping up to 15 for Delane, but nothing materializes. Tampa sticks and takes their top edge rusher, Akheem Mesidor. Mesidor is an older prospect, but should be able to be a day 1 start who can help Tampa reclaim the NFC South.

 

16. New York Jets: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

This is a dream scenario for the Jets. After somehow managing to finish last season with ZERO interceptions as a team, the top corner in the draft falls to them at 16. There’s no one else they’d even consider with this pick, they’re sprinting that card to the podium.

 

17. PROJECTED TRADE – Miami Dolphins: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Previous Mock Trade with the Detroit Lions.

After trading down and adding a nice 2027 draft pick, Miami is ready to take their pick. They have needs literally everywhere other than running back, and decide to take a swing on a prospect with a very high ceiling. Kadyn Proctor has some of the freakiest traits in the class, there simply aren’t many humans in the world at his size with feet as quick as his. He’s still raw, but the Dolphins don’t care in he’s good in 2026. They just want him to be good in 2027. Let him learn for a year, and you have a chance to have an All-World talent.

 

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. PROJECTED TRADE – Cleveland Browns: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Previous Mock Trade with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Browns grabbed an offensive lineman earlier, and now they need to add a legitimate receiving threat. Concepcion is an incredibly dangerous weapon who dominated from the 1st moment he stepped on an NCAA field. He expects his jump to the NFL to be similar, and he’s a great compliment to the existing pieces they have like Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman.

 

21. PROJECTED TRADE – Buffalo Bills: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

Pittsburgh trades the 21st pick in the draft to the Buffalo Bills for the 26th pick and a future 2nd round pick.

The Bills are just a couple pieces away from being a Super Bowl winner. With all the elite receivers off the board, their focus turns solely to the edge rusher spot. I’m not the biggest fan of Faulk, but considering how NFL teams talk about him, it would be a shock to see him drop this far. Buffalo decides he’s close enough to go make a move and get him, jumping 5 spots to improve their run defense and pass rush.

 

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M

Chase Bisontis is another player that NFL teams love, and it would be very surprising to see him slip out of the first. The Chargers are currently set to run out Trevor Penning and Cole Strange as their starting tackles this year, and that’s not going to work very well. Guard is a massive priority, and Bisontis has the athleticism, strength, and toughness to excel in their system for the next decade.

 

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: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

With the 3rd of their 3 first round picks following the Dallas trade, the Browns are looking to solidify the defense with a corner or an edge across from Myles Garrett. They think Colton Hood is the best of those two positions available. Hood is an ascending prospect who is considered a top-15 talent by multiple teams, the Browns being one of them. They will love his toughness, quick hips, and work ethic.

 

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. PROJECTED TRADE – Pittsburgh Steelers: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

Previous Mock Trade with the Buffalo Bills.

The Steelers got a very nice offer from the Bills to move down, and they were happy to do so. Despite adding Michael Pittman in free agency, the Steelers could still look to add to the WR room with adynamic underneath target. Cooper is elite after the catch and can be used as a gadget guy until Pittman or DK move on in 2027, at which time he can move into his full time outside receiver role.

 

27. San Francisco 49ers: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

San Francisco has been thinking about offensive tackle for years, with Trent Williams nearing 40 years old. Lomu can move around the line for the next year or two before taking over down the road. Lomu is a big time athlete with smooth feet and good hands, giving him the very high ceiling you’d need to have to be Williams’ heir apparent.

 

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: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

After obtaining this pick in the Trent McDuffie trade with the Rams, the Chiefs now desperately need to restock their corner room. Jermod McCoy has a big injury question mark, but his 2024 tape is arguably better than anyone in the defensive draft class. For what it’s worth, the injury red flags reportedly aren’t the ACL that he previously injured, meaning it should lower his stock but not totally take him off boards. The Chiefs aren’t afraid to wait a little bit if need be, knowing the long term potential.

 

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. New England Patriots: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson

The Patriots don’t have too many needs, but their 35 team sacks last year finished in the bottom quarter of the league. Getting some pass rush juice is the first thing on their mind, and TJ Parker is an intriguing prospect. Parker opened the season as a top-5 prospect in the entire draft class, with prototypical size and athletic traits. The season was a bit mediocre for him, but you can still see the flashes of high first round talent. Add in some counter moves and help him rush with more of a plan, and Parker could really be something.

 

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

Note the trades at the bottom which affect the draft picks each team had.

Arizona Cardinals

Round 1, Pick 9: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
Round 1, Pick 32: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Round 2, Pick 40: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Round 3, Pick 65: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
Round 4, Pick 104: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
Round 5, Pick 169: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Round 6, Pick 183: Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina
Round 7, Pick 217: DJ Campbell, G, Texas

Trades: ARZ > KC: Pick 3 for Picks 9, 40, and 169 | SEA > ARZ: Pick 32 for picks 34, 143

 

Atlanta Falcons

Round 2, Pick 48: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Round 3, Pick 79: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Round 5, Pick 146: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
Round 5, Pick 149: Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo
Round 6, Pick 215: Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
Round 7, Pick 231: Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati

Trades: ATL > CLE: Pick 122 for picks 146, 149

 

Baltimore Ravens

Round 1, Pick 14: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Round 2, Pick 45: Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech
Round 2, Pick 61: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Round 5, Pick 154: Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State
Round 5, Pick 173: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
Round 5, Pick 174: Jager Burton, C, Kentucky
Round 6, Pick 207: Brett Thorson, P, Georgia
Round 6, Pick 211: Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss
Round 7, Pick 250: Max Bredeson, FB, Michigan
Round 7, Pick 253: Keyshawn James-Newby, EDGE, New Mexico

Trades: LAR > BAL: Picks 61 and 207 for picks 80, 115, and 162

 

Buffalo Bills

Round 1, Pick 21: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Round 3, Pick 91: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Round 4, Pick 126: DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
Round 5, Pick 165: Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama
Round 5, Pick 181: JC Davis, OT, Illinois
Round 6, Pick 182: Latrell McCutchin Sr., CB, Houston
Round 6, Pick 213: Alex Harkey, G, Oregon
Round 7, Pick 220: Isaiah World, OT, Oregon

Trades: BUF > DET: Pick 168 for picks 181, 213 | PIT > BUF: Pick 21 for Pick 26 and a future 2nd

 

Carolina Panthers

Round 1, Pick 19: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Round 2, Pick 44: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Round 3, Pick 83: Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
Round 4, Pick 129: Skyler Bell, WR, Connecticut
Round 6, Pick 200: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama

Trades: CHI > CAR: Pick 129 for Picks 158, 159 | NYJ > CAR: Pick 44 for Picks 51, 119

 

Chicago Bears

Round 1, Pick 25: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Round 2, Pick 41: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Round 2, Pick 60: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Round 5, Pick 158: Trey Zuhn III, C, Texas A&M
Round 5, Pick 159: Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa
Round 7, Pick 239: Karon Prunty, CB, Wake Forest
Round 7, Pick 241: Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke

Trades: CHI > CAR: Pick 129 for Picks 158, 159 | CIN > CHI: Pick 57, 89, and a future late pick

 

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 2, Pick 57: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
Round 3, Pick 72: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Round 3, Pick 89: Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky
Round 4, Pick 110: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
Round 5, Pick 180: DeShon Singleton, S, Nebraska
Round 7, Pick 218: Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky
Round 7, Pick 221: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
Round 7, Pick 226: Owen Heinecke, LB, Oklahoma

Trades: CIN > CHI: Pick 57, 89, and a future late pick | DAL > CIN: Picks 180, 218 for picks 189, 199

 

Cleveland Browns

Round 1, Pick 12: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Round 1, Pick 20: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Round 1, Pick 24: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Round 3, Pick 70: Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn
Round 4, Pick 107: Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
Round 4, Pick 122: Febechi Nwaiwu, G, Oklahoma
Round 6, Pick 206: Cameron Ball, DT, Arkansas
Round 7, Pick 248: John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming

Trades: ATL > CLE: Pick 122 for picks 146, 149 | CLE > DAL: Pick 6, 39 for picks 12, 20

 

Dallas Cowboys

Round 1, Pick 6: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Round 2, Pick 39: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Round 3, Pick 92: Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
Round 4, Pick 112: Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Round 5, Pick 152: Logan Fano, EDGE, Utah
Round 5, Pick 177: Robert Spears-Jennings, S, Oklahoma
Round 6, Pick 189: Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
Round 6, Pick 199: Malik Benson, WR, Oregon

Trades: DAL > CIN: Picks 180, 218 for picks 189, 199

 

Denver Broncos

Round 2, Pick 62: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Round 4, Pick 108: Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State
Round 4, Pick 111: Nick Barrett, DT, South Carolina
Round 5, Pick 170: Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan
Round 7, Pick 237: Louis Moore, S, Indiana
Round 7, Pick 256: Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech
Round 7, Pick 257: Dean Connors, RB, Houston

Trades: PIT > DEN: Pick 237 for Pick 246 and a future 7th

 

Detroit Lions

Round 1, Pick 11: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
Round 2, Pick 50: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
Round 4, Pick 118: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Round 5, Pick 157: Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
Round 5, Pick 168: Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M
Round 6, Pick 205: Haynes King, QB, Georgia Tech
Round 7, Pick 222: Brent Austin, CB, California

Trades: BUF > DET: Pick 168 for picks 181, 213

 

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 153: Eli Heidenreich, RB, Navy
Round 5, Pick 171: Brandon Cleveland, DT, NC State
Round 6, Pick 201: J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida
Round 6, Pick 212: Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest
Round 7, Pick 236: Joe Fagnano, QB, Connecticut
Round 7, Pick 255: Karson Sharar, LB, Iowa

Trades: 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 59: Connor Lew, C, Auburn
Round 3, Pick 76: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
Round 4, Pick 106: Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
Round 5, Pick 141: Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
Round 5, Pick 161: LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
Round 5, Pick 167: Caden Barnett, G, Wyoming
Round 7, Pick 230: Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati

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

 

Indianapolis Colts

Round 2, Pick 47: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
Round 3, Pick 78: Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
Round 4, Pick 113: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
Round 5, Pick 156: Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
Round 6, Pick 204: Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon
Round 7, Pick 254: Enrique Cruz Jr., OT, Kansas

Trades: LAC > IND: Pick 204 for picks 214 and 249

 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 2, Pick 56: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
Round 3, Pick 71: AJ Haulcy, S, LSU
Round 3, Pick 88: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Round 3, Pick 100: Billy Schrauth, G, Notre Dame
Round 4, Pick 124: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Round 6, Pick 193: Rene Konga, DT, Louisville
Round 7, Pick 233: Michael Heldman, EDGE, Central Michigan
Round 7, Pick 245: Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt

Trades: NYG > JAX: Pick 193 for picks 203 and 240 | WSH > JAX: Pick 71 for Picks 81, 164, and 166

 

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1, Pick 3: Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State
Round 1, Pick 29: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Round 3, Pick 74: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
Round 4, Pick 109: Markel Bell, OT, Miami (FL)
Round 5, Pick 148: Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State
Round 5, Pick 176: Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan
Round 6, Pick 210: Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama

Trades: ARZ > KC: Pick 3 for Picks 9, 40, and 169

 

Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1, Pick 22: Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
Round 2, Pick 55: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Round 3, Pick 86: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
Round 4, Pick 123: Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
Round 6, Pick 214: Kendal Daniels, LB, Oklahoma
Round 7, Pick 249: Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor

Trades: LAC > IND: Pick 204 for picks 214 and 249

 

Los Angeles Rams

Round 1, Pick 13: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Round 3, Pick 80: Travis Burke, OT, Memphis
Round 4, Pick 103: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Round 4, Pick 115: Jake Slaughter, C, Florida
Round 4, Pick 140: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
Round 5, Pick 162: Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah
Round 6, Pick 208: Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan
Round 7, Pick 252: Dominic Zvada, K, Michigan

Trades: LAR > BAL: Picks 61 and 207 for picks 80, 115, and 162 | LAR > NYJ: Picks 93 and 232 for picks 103 and 140 | LV > LAR: Pick 208 for Pick 251 and a future late rounder

 

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1, Pick 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Round 2, Pick 36: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Round 3, Pick 67: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Round 4, Pick 102: Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M
Round 4, Pick 125: Diego Pounds, OT, Ole Miss
Round 4, Pick 134: Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
Round 5, Pick 175: Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M
Round 6, Pick 185: Wesley Williams, EDGE, Duke
Round 6, Pick 191: Jeremiah Wright, G, Auburn
Round 7, Pick 219: Dae’Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss
Round 7, Pick 251: Anterio Thompson, DT, Washington

Trades: LV > LAR: Pick 208 for Pick 251 and a future late rounder | LV > NE: Pick 117 for picks 125 and 191

 

Miami Dolphins

Round 1, Pick 17: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Round 1, Pick 30: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Round 2, Pick 43: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Round 3, Pick 75: Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
Round 3, Pick 87: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
Round 3, Pick 94: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
Round 3, Pick 98: Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
Round 4, Pick 128: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Round 5, Pick 151: Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
Round 5, Pick 155: Ar’maj Reed-Adams, G, Texas A&M
Round 7, Pick 227: Dalton Johnson, S, Arizona
Round 7, Pick 238: David Gusta, DT, Kentucky

Trades: MIA > DET: Pick 11 for Picks 17, 128, and future 2nd | MIA > PHI: Pick 90 for Pick 98 and future mid round pick | MIA > TB: Pick 130 for Pick 155 and a future mid round pick

 

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, Pick 18: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Round 2, Pick 49: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
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: Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama
Round 7, Pick 234: Jaden Dugger, LB, Louisiana
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 31: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Round 2, Pick 63: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Round 3, Pick 95: Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
Round 4, Pick 117: Kage Casey, OT, Boise State
Round 4, Pick 131: Jack Endries, TE, Texas
Round 5, Pick 160: Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
Round 6, Pick 198: Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor
Round 6, Pick 202: Landon Robinson, DT, Navy
Round 7, Pick 247: Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky

Trades: GB > NE: Pick 160 for picks 171, 212

 

New Orleans Saints

Round 1, Pick 8: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Round 2, Pick 42: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Round 3, Pick 73: Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
Round 4, Pick 132: Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon
Round 4, Pick 136: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
Round 5, Pick 150: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
Round 5, Pick 172: Logan Taylor, G, Boston College
Round 6, Pick 190: Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State

Trades: None.

 

New York Giants

Round 1, Pick 5: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Round 1, Pick 10: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
Round 2, Pick 37: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Round 4, Pick 105: Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
Round 5, Pick 145: Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
Round 6, Pick 186: Hezekiah Masses, CB, California
Round 6, Pick 192: Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
Round 6, Pick 203: Trey Moore, EDGE, Texas
Round 7, Pick 240: Andre Fuller, CB, Toledo

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

 

New York Jets

Round 1, Pick 2: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Round 1, Pick 16: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Round 2, Pick 33: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
Round 2, Pick 51: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
Round 3, Pick 93: Keionte Scott, S, Miami (FL)
Round 4, Pick 119: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
Round 5, Pick 179: Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
Round 7, Pick 228: Trey Smack, K, Florida
Round 7, Pick 232: Micah Morris, G, Georgia
Round 7, Pick 242: Lorenzo Styles, S, Ohio State

Trades: LAR > NYJ: Picks 93 and 232 for picks 103 and 140 | NYJ > CAR: Pick 44 for Picks 51, 119

 

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 90: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
Round 4, Pick 114: Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami (FL)
Round 4, Pick 137: Anez Cooper, G, Miami (FL)
Round 5, Pick 163: Harold Perkins, LB, LSU
Round 7, Pick 235: Uar Bernard, DT, Nigeria

Trades: MIA > PHI: Pick 90 for Pick 98 and future mid round pick | MIN > PHI: Picks 163, 235 for picks 178, 197

 

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, Pick 26: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
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: Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa
Round 7, Pick 224: Riley Nowakowski, FB, Indiana
Round 7, Pick 243: Bryson Eason, DT, Tennessee
Round 7, Pick 246: Toriano Pride Jr., CB, Missouri

Trades: HOU > PIT: Pick 69, 243 for picks 76, 161, 230 | PIT > BUF: Pick 21 for Pick 26 and a future 2nd | PIT > DEN: Pick 237 for Pick 246 and a future 7th

 

Seattle Seahawks

Round 2, Pick 34: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
Round 2, Pick 64: Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa
Round 3, Pick 96: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
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: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Round 2, Pick 58: Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M
Round 4, Pick 127: Kevin Coleman, WR, Missouri
Round 4, Pick 133: Keagen Trost, G, Missouri
Round 4, Pick 138: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
Round 4, Pick 139: VJ Payne, S, Kansas State

Trades: None.

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, Pick 15: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)
Round 2, Pick 46: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Round 3, Pick 77: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
Round 4, Pick 116: Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
Round 4, Pick 130: Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL)
Round 6, Pick 195: Colbie Young, WR, Georgia
Round 7, Pick 229: Deven Eastern, DT, Minnesota

Trades: MIA > TB: Pick 130 for Pick 155 and a future mid rounder

 

Tennessee Titans

Round 1, Pick 4: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Round 2, Pick 35: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Round 3, Pick 66: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
Round 4, Pick 101: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
Round 5, Pick 142: Mason Reiger, EDGE, Wisconsin
Round 5, Pick 144: Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
Round 6, Pick 184: Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon
Round 6, Pick 194: Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame
Round 7, Pick 225: Marcus Allen, CB, North Carolina

Trades: None.

 

Washington Commanders

Round 1, Pick 7: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Round 3, Pick 81: Devin Moore, CB, Florida
Round 5, Pick 147: Matt Gulbin, C, Michigan State
Round 5, Pick 164: Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana
Round 5, Pick 166: Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State
Round 6, Pick 187: Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
Round 6, Pick 209: Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU
Round 7, Pick 223: Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC

Trades: WSH > JAX: Pick 71 for Picks 81, 164, and 166

 

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: 15
FB: 2
TE: 18
OT: 21
G: 18
C: 10
DT: 28
EDGE: 28
LB: 21
S: 22
CB: 29
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
Alabama: 10
Oregon: 9
Indiana: 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
Washington: 5
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: Roman Hemby, Indiana; 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: Tanner Koziol, Houston; 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; Wade Woodaz, Clemson; 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: 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