2026 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (17-32) – Charlie Campbell



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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
Last update: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Round 1 added.
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2026 NFL MOCK DRAFT – WALT’S | CHARLIE’S ROUND: 1

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17. NFL Team Logo for Browns Cleveland Browns: Anthony Evans III, WR, Georgia

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Emery Jones, OT

By the 2026 draft, the Browns could use some young receiver talent. At that point Amari Cooper will be aging, if he is re-signed, and Jerry Jeudy may prove to a second franchise that he can’t be a consistent producer.

Evans flashed some as a freshman in 2023. He could be a riser over the next couple of seasons.

18. NFL Team Logo for Cowboys Dallas Cowboys: Peyton Bowen, S, Oklahoma

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Ashton Jeanty, RB

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cowboys could need some youth at safety.

Bowen flashed potential during his freshman season with Oklahoma. He should be even better after gaining some experience. In 2024, Bowen has nine tackles.


19. NFL Team Logo for Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Nic Scourton, DE

Atlanta could use more corner talent to pair with A.J. Terrell.

Hairston was excellent for Kentucky in 2023, recording 66 tackles with six passes broken up and five interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 181-pounder has a good skill set and is instinctive.


20. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Will Johnson, CB

The Rams grab a future replacement for Tyler Higbee.

Taylor (6-6, 255) has a good skill set with size, speed, and athleticism. He could take on a bigger role in the passing offense with Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. in the NFL. In 2023 Taylor caught 36 passes for 348 yards and a touchdown. In 2024, Taylor has 25 catches for 237 yards with a touchdown.

21. NFL Team Logo for Jets New York Jets: Elijah Pritchett, OT, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Nick Emmanwori, S

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jets could be looking for a tackle to pair with Olu Fashanu.

The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Pritchett has serious talent and could become another Alabama offensive tackle with early-round play.


22. NFL Team Logo for Packers Green Bay Packers: Ja’Bril Rawls, CB, Florida State

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Benjamin Morrison, CB

Even if Eric Stokes plays well, Green Bay could look for another corner to go with him and Jaire Alexander.

Rawls is a big corner with talent and upside to develop. In 2024, Rawls has four tackles with a pass broken up thus far.

23. NFL Team Logo for Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Eric Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Landon Jackson, DE

The Bucs take an understudy for Mike Evans.

Ayomanor (6-2, 210) is a strong and tough receiver that played really well in 2023. In a breakout season for the Cardinal, Ayomanor caught 62 passes for 1,013 yards and six touchdowns. In 2024, Ayomanor has 17 catches for 234 yards and a touchdown.


24. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Antonio Kite, CB, Auburn

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): T.J. Sanders, DT

The Texans could target more corner talent to go with Derek Stingely come 2026.

With Alabama, Kite flashed ability as a backup and special teams contributor in 2023. In 2024 after transferring to Auburn, Kite has six tackles with an interception. The 6-foot-1, 182-pounder could breakout before the 2026 draft.


25. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Kendrick Law, WR, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Jonah Savaiinaea, OT

The Ravens could use more receiver talent to go with Zay Flowers.

Law (5-11, 201) had 15 catches for 135 yards in 2023, but he could be a breakout player in 2024 and 2025. Law has been injured thus far in 2024 and has one catch which was a 22-yard touchdown.

26. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Ethan Burke, DE, Texas

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Kelvin Banks, OT

The 49ers could use more young talent for their defensive line.

Burke played well in 2023, recording 41 tackles, one forced fumble, and 5.5 sacks. He ate up the Alabama offensive line in Week 2. The 6-foot-6, 257-pounder has upside to grow as he gains experience. In 2024, Burke has six tackles and an interception.


27. NFL Team Logo for Dolphins Miami Dolphins: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Josh Conerly, OT

The Dolphins could use some linebacker youth.

Hill (6-3, 235) was impressive as a true freshman in 2023, and it looked like he was scratching the surface of his ability. He totaled 67 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes defended. In 2024, Hill has 25 tackles with two sacks and an interception.


28. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Kenneth Grant, DT

The Bills add a weapon to go with Keon Coleman.

Tate flashed as a freshman in 2023, catching 18 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. He could be primed to breakout in 2024. In 2024, Tate has 11 receptions for 167 yards and a touchdown.

29. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Iapani Laloulu, C/G, Oregon

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Savion Williams, WR

The Lions could use some talent at guard and a potential replacement for Frank Ragnow.

Laloulu flashed ability while rotating for the Ducks in 2023. He could become a nice interior presence by the 2026 draft.


30. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Colston Loveland, TE

The Chiefs could be looking for more cornerback talent come 2026.

In 2024, Jackson has three tackles with one pass defended. Jackson (6-1, 190) has a good skill set and potential to rise. Jackson did not become the star he was expected to be at USC, but he could blossom at Alabama. He had 32 tackles with three passes defended in 2023.

31. NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): DeMonte Capehart, DE

Philadelphia grabs an understudy for Lane Johnson.

Fano (6-5, 304) has a lot of talent and played well at left tackle during his freshman season with the Utes.


32. NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Tre Wilson III, WR, Florida

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Tyleik Williams, DT

The Bengals grab Joe Burrow another weapon.

Wilson flashed impressive ability and serious quickness with the Gators in 2023. The 5-foot-10, 181-pounder has playmaking potential for the NFL. In 2024, Wilson has 13 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown.