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

Denver adds a weapon for Bo Nix.

Williams flashed playmaking ability for the Tigers in 2024 with 75 catches for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns. Williams (5-11, 190) has enough size and some natural talent as a route-runner.

Von Miller is a short-term solution, and Washington needs more edge rush youth.

Parker has had a breakout sophomore season for the Tigers, accumulating 57 tackles, 11 sacks, and six forced fumbles in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 265-pound player possesses excellent size and impressive instincts for his age. In his freshman season, Parker recorded 5.5 sacks and 33 tackles.

Unless Jonah Williams can finally stay healthy, Arizona is going to need more offensive line talent.

The 6-foot-5, 304-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.

The Rams could use more long-term starters at cornerback.

Gulbeau demonstrated impressive coverage skills in 2024, consistently blanketing receivers to prevent them from getting open. In 2024, he had 58 tackles with three passes broken up. The 6-foot, 190-pounder

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Pittsburgh needs its young tackles to make vast improvements in 2025. They could draft more tackle talent and move some players inside.

Shelton saw some action as a freshman, filling in for injured left tackle Olu Fashanu, and then was a rotational contributor who also logged time at guard and center. After Fashanu moved on to the NFL, Shelton took over at left tackle for the Nittany Lions in 2024. The 6-foot-5, 308-pounder had a strong close to the 2024 season and put together some impressive tapes to end the season. Shelton has athletic ability and is technically sound with impressive patience. There could be some debate about whether he should be a guard or tackle in the NFL.

In the next draft, the Packers could target some defensive line youth and a long-term replacement for Kenny Clark.

In his second season with the Gators, Banks (6-6, 325) is a large interior defender who flashed some pass-rush ability in 2024. He recorded 4.5 sacks with 21 tackles, one forced fumble, and one pass defended. He had 19 tackles with a sack in 2023. Prior to that, Banks had two tackles with a sack while playing at Louisville. Banks has a good skill set with upside.

The Bucs add some young linebacker talent.

Perkins was a dangerous quarterback hunter for the Rebels in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with 60 tackles and an interception. He had 38 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2023. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder needs to gain weight and get stronger for the NFL.

The Texans could add more offensive line talent to go with Aireontae Ersery.

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 two seasons. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has a quality skill set with upside, but has not been dominant yet. Some team sources feel he might be better off moving inside to guard in the NFL.

The Bengals add some young defensive back talent.

Kilgore was a ballhawk in 2024 with five interceptions, 48 tackles, and five passes defended. In 2023, he had 76 tackles with six passes broken up, one interception, and one forced fumble. Gilgore is tall and thickly built for the NFL.

The 49ers could use more young talent at cornerback.

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.

The Chargers could use more young talent on their defensive line.

Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia, and he has been disruptive for Clemson. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) has upside to be better in 2025.

Joey Bosa is declining and injury-prone, the Bills could look to add a long-term defensive end.

Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. The 6-foot-3, 275-pounder has the upside to be better as he gains experience. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He had 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks thus far.

The Lions have monster extensions looming for Aidan Hutchinson, Brian Branch, Sam LaPorta, and Jameson Williams. Aging left tackle Taylor Decker will be in the last year of his contract in 2026. Detroit could draft his replacement and devote his salary towards retaining others.

The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Miller has been a starting tackle for Clemson. He is a good athlete with quickness and agility on the edge. Miller could stand to get stronger and play with more physicality.

The Chiefs could be looking for more wide receiver talent to go with Xavier Worthy in 2026.

Burks (5-9, 190) has playmaking ability and upside for the NFL. In 2024, he had 31 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns. In 2023, Burks caught 47 passes for 629 yards and seven touchdowns with Purdue. Burks is a fast and dynamic receiver. Team sources feel that Burks is fast, tough, blocks hard, and has upside.

The Ravens add more long-term cornerback talent.

In 2024, Farrell has been a tough defender for the Hoosiers. He had 49 tackles with four interceptions and one pass batted. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder has good size to go along with ball skills.

Philadelphia grabs some offensive line youth.

Greene was Georgia’s starter at left tackle in 2023 and played well. The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder fits with some other Bulldogs left tackles who have not been typical edge protectors in terms of size, but he is strong and athletic.