* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (3/2)
2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 2/7): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
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Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana |
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The Raiders grab their quarterback of the future.
In 2025, Mendoza completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. He had seven rushing touchdowns as well. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder has a quality arm, reads the field well, makes good decisions, and has dangerous pocket passing ability. Mendoza played well for Cal in 2024. He completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mendoza has good size, and it will be interesting to see how he develops at Indiana.
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Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 3 | Rd: 4 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 24| 2. |
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New York Jets: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State |
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The Jets grab an upgrade for the middle of their defense that can also contribute as a pass rusher opposite Will McDonald.
In 2025, Reese had 69 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two passes broken up, zero forced fumbles, and zero interceptions. Team sources feel that Reese is a special player as they like his instincts in combination with him being big, athletic, and fast. Reese is a sideline-to-sideline run defender who is tough at the point of attack. He is also capable of dropping into coverage, moves well in zone, and is a dangerous pass rusher. At 6-foot-4. 238 pounds, Reese is a large linebacker with a versatile skill set. In 2024, Reese had 43 tackles with .5 sacks as a rotational backup.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 16 | Click here to jump to the Jets' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 12 | Rd: 4 Pk: 3| 3. |
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Arizona Cardinals: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah |
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The Cardinals need an upgrade at right tackle. Here’s a bookend to go with Paris Johnson Jr.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Fano has a lot of talent and has played well at tackle for the Utes. He has been a versatile tackle with 11 starts at left tackle and 13 at right tackle heading into the 2025 season. For the most part, Fano played on the left side in 2023 and on the right side in 2024. Fano is fast, athletic, and plays with a mean streak. He is a force as a run blocker and shows a lot of athleticism to take away speed rushers. A lot of teams could fall in love with his tape.
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Click here to jump to the Cardinals' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 1 | Rd: 4 Pk: 4 | Rd: 5 Pk: 3| 4. |
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Tennessee Titans: David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech |
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Tennessee could use more pass rush and a true difference-maker off the edge.
The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Bailey is a fast edge rusher with serious speed off the ball and the ability to bend around the corner. In 2025, he had 14.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three passes batted, and 52 tackles. In 2024, he recorded 31 tackles with seven sacks and five forced fumbles with Stanford. Bailey has natural quarterback hunting ability and could be a riser in the pre-draft workouts.
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Click here to jump to the Titans' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 1 | Rd: 5 Pk: 14| 5. |
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New York Giants: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State |
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The Giants take the best player available and add a safety to fortify the deep middle of their defense. Downs has the potential to be a difference maker for New York on the back end.
In 2025, Downs had 68 tackles with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three passes broken up, and one sack. In 2024, Downs had 76 tackles with six passes broken up and two interceptions. Downs was phenomenal for Alabama in 2023, recording 107 tackles, two interceptions, three passes broken up, and a forced fumble. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State. Downs (6-0, 205) could be a plug-and-play starter and could be a Pro Bowl safety early in his pro career.
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Click here to jump to the Giants' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 5 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5| 6. |
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Cleveland Browns: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami |
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The Browns need two offensive tackles to help improve the protection for their young quarterback. Here’s a right tackle with pass pro upside and a big body who can help open holes for Quinshon Judkins.
Mauigoa was a star recruit and one of the top players in the nation. After choosing the Hurricanes, Mauigoa has been a starting tackle the past three seasons. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has a quality skill set with upside. He is strong at the point of attack, showing the ability to push around defenders and protect on the edge. Some team sources felt he helped himself with good tape late in the season and during the college football playoff.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 24 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 6 | Rd: 4 Pk: 7 | Rd: 5 Pk: 1 | Rd: 5 Pk: 6| 7. |
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Washington Commanders: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami |
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Washington needs some edge rush youth.
Bain had 54 tackles, 9.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. At the point of attack, Bain (6-3, 275) is strong and violent. He is tough to set the edge in the ground game, and Bain battles hard on every snap with relentless effort. In the pass rush, he shows some quickness and power, but some team sources feel that Bain is a tweener tackle/end. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He totaled 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks.
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Rd: 3 Pk: 7 | Rd: 5 Pk: 7| 8. |
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New Orleans Saints: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame |
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The Saints need more weapons for Tyler Shough. Here’s a back that could remind Kellen Moore of what Saquon Barkley did in his offense. New Orleans got little production out of their rushing offense, and Love could be dynamic behind their talented young offensive line.
In 2025, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,372 yards with 18 touchdowns. He had 27 catches for 280 yards with three touchdowns receiving, and Love has blocked well in pass protection In 2024, Love had a breakout season for the Fighting Irish, producing a lot of clutch plays to help the Irish reach the National Championship. As a sophomore, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,125 yards with 17 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 237 yards. Love has a strong build and is a physical downhill runner. Love is a talented runner with speed and instincts. He reminds me of Nick Chubb at Georgia.
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Click here to jump to the Saints' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 9 | Rd: 4 Pk: 32 | Rd: 5 Pk: 10| 9. |
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Kansas City Chiefs: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson |
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The Chiefs need defensive line help. Woods could be a nice tackle to pair with Chris Jones and be the eventual replacement for Jones as the interior rusher and disruptor.
Woods had 30 tackles with two sacks and a pass batted. Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia and was more disruptive than the numbers indicate for Clemson. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) has upside to be better as he gains experience. He is a quick defender at the point of attack who can fire a gap and create inside pass pressure.
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Click here to jump to the Chiefs' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 10 | Rd: 4 Pk: 25 | Rd: 5 Pk: 8| 10. |
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Cincinnati Bengals: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State |
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The Bengals could consider a linebacker upgrade, and Styles
In 2025, Styles had 83 tackles, five passes defended, one interception, .5 sacks, and a forced fumble. Styles (6-4, 243) has a lot of talent and started to play up to his potential during the 2024 season. He finished with 100 tackles, six sacks, one forced fumble, and five passes broken up. In 2023, he recorded 53 tackles, two sacks, and one pass batted, plus he has been very good in pass coverage. Styles started out as a safety, but was eventually moved to linebacker. Given his size, he fits best as a linebacker in the NFL. Styles is fast, athletic, and versatile. He could be a valuable zone coverage linebacker who is also a sideline-to-sideline run defender. He put his great skill set on display with an amazing NFL Scouting Combine performance.
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Click here to jump to the Bengals' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 8 | Rd: 4 Pk: 10 | Rd: 5 Pk: 9| 11. |
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Miami Dolphins: Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama |
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The Dolphins need offensive line help. Proctor could start out at right guard and eventually take over at left or right tackle.
Overall, Proctor played well in 2023 as a freshman. Except for struggling against Michigan in the college football playoff, Proctor was generally reliable in protecting Jalen Milroe in 2024 and then Ty Simpson in 2025. Proctor (6-7, 360) is a massive left tackle with a very good skill set of size and strength. Proctor is quick and athletic for his size, but some might feel he could be a right tackle candidate for the NFL. The tapes against Missouri and South Carolina suggest that. NFL team sources say they have concerns about Proctor’s weight. They feel he will lose weight for the combine and pre-draft process, but they are worried he won’t keep the weight off and could get too heavy. That could cut down on his effectiveness as a pro player.
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Click here to jump to the Dolphins' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 11 | Rd: 3 Pk: 23 | Rd: 3 Pk: 26 | Rd: 4 Pk: 11 | Rd: 5 Pk: 11| 12. |
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Dallas Cowboys: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU |
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Trevon Diggs was a cap casualty, and the Cowboys could use more cornerback talent. They could target a corner to go with DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel.
Delane had 45 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up in 2025. Delane is an instinctive defender with a quality skill set for the next level. In 2024, he had four interceptions with seven passes defended, two forced fumbles, and 54 tackles with Virginia Tech. In 2023, he had one interception, one pass batted, and 54 tackles. He had eight breakups with an interception in 2022 as a freshman. The 6-foot-1, 188-pounder has good size to him with upside to continue to get better as he gains experience.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 20 | Rd: 4 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 12| 13. |
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Los Angeles Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama |
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The Rams grab their quarterback of the future. Simpson is a great fit in the scheme and culture that Sean McVay has built in Los Angeles. Simpson can learn for a year or two behind Matthew Stafford and get prepared to be the next franchise quarterback for McVay.
Simpson was very good in 2025, leading the Crimson Tide to big wins against tough opponents and advancing to the College Football Playoff. In 2025, Simpson completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,500 yards with 28 touchdowns, five interceptions, and two rushing touchdowns. Simpson showed serious arm talent, making beautiful downfield throws with superb ball placement to beat tight coverage. In tight games, Simpson made some great passes to lead his team to wins over Georgia and Missouri. However, he was not as good at the end of the season while playing with some injuries. Simpson is accurate, smart, has a strong arm, and throws with timing and anticipation. He also has great character, is intelligent, works hard, and loves football. Simpson showed superb ball security last season as well, with excellent decision-making. Teams that are not high on Simpson (6-1, 211) feel he lacks height, strength, was a one-year starter, and have durability concerns.
“He’s better than J.J. McCarthy, and his tape is a lot better than McCarthy’s was,” said an NFC assistant general manager. “There was a 3-4 game period where Ty’s tape was really good. Then other games where he is not high-end. I would say he is not elite, not a future high-level starter. Perhaps he could be in the winning starter category with good pieces around him.”
“I would say Ty is a better prospect than McCarthy, [Michael] Penix, and [Jaxson] Dart,” said an NFC general manager at the NFL Scouting Combine. “Ty lacks height, strength, and durability concerns with the lack of body armor.”
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Rd: 1 Pk: 29 | Click here to jump to the Rams' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 29 | Rd: 5 Pk: 4 | Rd: 5 Pk: 29| 14. |
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Baltimore Ravens: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State |
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The Ravens need more receiving weapons, and Tate is a great fit in the new offensive scheme.
With teammates like Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Jeremiah Smith, Tate went under the radar, but he is a talented receiver in his own right and showed that in 2025. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has good size, runs well enough, and has flashed big-play ability while never being the No. 1 featured receiver. In 2025, Tate had 51 receptions for 875 yards with nine touchdowns. In 2024, Tate had 50 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns. Tate flashed as a freshman in 2023, catching 18 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. Tate has athletic upside and untapped potential.
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Click here to jump to the Ravens' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 16 | Rd: 4 Pk: 15 | Rd: 5 Pk: 2| 15. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zion Young, DE, Missouri |
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The Bucs need some edge rush youth. Young is a good fit to rush the passer and hep defend the run.
Young had 42 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes batted, and was among the nation’s leaders in pressures. In 2024, Young had 41 tackles with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound Young has good size, length, and upside to develop. While Young has good size, he is also quick to close and shows good instincts as a rusher. Young could be a riser throughout the 2026 draft process.
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Click here to jump to the Buccaneers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 13 | Rd: 4 Pk: 16 | Rd: 5 Pk: 15| 16. |
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New York Jets: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State |
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The Jets need a receiver to pair with Garrett Wilson.
Tyson had 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns while missing some time with injuries. On top of being a good wideout, Tyson has blocked well. Tyson was a dangerous weapon for the Sun Devils in 2024 as he hauled in 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tyson is quick with easy acceleration. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has adequate size and showed big-play ability in 2022, averaging 21.4 yards per reception (22-470-4). Team sources have durability concerns with Tyson, as he missed time with injuries in each season in college.
