2026 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 – Picks 17-32

The Lions suddenly have a very shaky interior line. They need help at guard and center.

Drew Shelton is an athletic lineman who has played every position at Penn State.

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Woody Marks is playing well, but he’s not a bellcow lead back. The Texans could pull the trigger on an upgrade for the backfield.

Jeremiyah Love is a powerful, downhill runner with plus receiving ability.

Pick change; previously Kayden Proctor, OT

The Ravens don’t have anything at receiver outside of Zay Flowers.

Denzel Boston is a huge receiver with big-play potential.

The Buccaneers really need to improve their pass rush if they don’t want to be shredded by Michael Penix Jr.

Harold Perkins is a beast who broke on to the scene with 7.5 sacks as a freshman. He’s an explosive player with tremendous instincts.

Keon Coleman continues to be a big disappointment. The Bills need a legitimate No. 1 receiver.

Carnell Tate didn’t do much as a freshman, but the tall receiver had a breakout sophomore campaign.

The Eagles may have to replace Lane Johnson soon, so they may use this pick to do that.

Spencer Fano needs to fill out his frame, but he was stationed at left tackle as a freshman.

Pick change; previously Earnest Greene, OT

This new pick for the Jets could be anything. It could even be Sauce Gardner.

Jermod McCoy is an instinctive cornerback who tackles well.

The 49ers have a dreadful pass rush. They could stand to add some talent in the defensive interior.

L.T. Overton projects as a five-technique. He’s a tough defender with good quickness and athleticism.

Pick change; previously Kayden Proctor, OT

The Chargers have a weak group of cornerbacks that must be addressed.

Will Lee has great length and size.

The Browns could add to their strength with one of their draft picks. There’s a ton of talented defensive linemen in this class for the Browns to do that.

Peter Woods is a disruptive interior lineman.

If Tyler Guyton continues to play like a bust, the Cowboys will need to find a new tackle.

Francis Mauigoa has immense upside as a potential left tackle in the NFL. His brother was just drafted in the fifth round.

The Seahawks are strengthening a strength here, as they have one of the best pass rushes in the NFL.

Will Heidt has good size and upside.

Pick change; previously Jeremiyah Love, RB

Rob Havenstein is an impending free agent following the 2025 season, so the Rams may need to find a new right tackle.

Caleb Lomu is a tough blocker with solid potential.

The Broncos could stand to bolster their defensive line so they can improve against the run.

A’Mauri Washington is a big nose tackle who has surprising athleticism for someone his size.

Rueben Bain was very productive as a freshman and has a ton of upside.

Drake Maye loves throwing touchdowns to Hunter Henry, but Henry is in his 30s. The Patriots may have interest in a younger tight end.

Kenyon Sadiq has upside as an athletic tight end.

Pick change; previously Xavier Chaplin, OT