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

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NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama Image for ALA

The Ravens used a first-round pick on a cornerback, but that may not be enough, given the issues they have at the position.

Domani Jackson had a disappointing start to his collegiate career, but has the upside to meet expectations.

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NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Austin Barber, OT, Florida Image for FLA

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

Austin Barber was inconsistent to start his collegiate career, but the upside is apparent.

NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Antonio Kite, CB, Alabama Image for ALA

The Rams have a budding defense, but they could use an upgrade at cornerback.

Antonio Kite started as a backup at Alabama, but he has the upside to be a good starter.

NFL Team Logo for Vikings Minnesota Vikings: Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina Image for

The Vikings could stand to improve at cornerback, so that position must be addressed soon.

Javon Kilgore is tall and thickly built. He picked off five passes this past season.

NFL Team Logo for Dolphins Miami Dolphins: Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU Image for LSU

Tyreek Hill may not be around much longer. Perhaps he’ll retire early to spend time with the family.

Aaron Anderson is undersized, but possesses blazing speed.

NFL Team Logo for Browns Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah Image for

The Browns lost Jedrick Wills, so they’ll need to find a new left tackle at some point.

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

NFL Team Logo for Packers Green Bay Packers: Mateo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon Image for ORE

The Packers didn’t have a very good pass rush last year, so they’ll need to upgrade their edge rush in the near future.

Mateo Uiagalelei has great size, strength, and athleticism. He’s been very productive at Oregon.

NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson Image for Clem

Here’s another receiver for the Bills in case their current group doesn’t perform well.

Antonio Williams has excellent play-making ability and quality route-running skills.

NFL Team Logo for Broncos Denver Broncos: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama Image for ALA

The Broncos need to add a second receiver to play across from Courtland Sutton.

Germie Bernard looks to be the next great Alabama receiver in the pros with his nice size and upside.

NFL Team Logo for Redskins Washington Redskins: Harold Perkins, OLB, LSU Image for LSU

The Redskins put together a strong draft class, but the one thing they failed to do was acquire an edge rusher.

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.

NFL Team Logo for Bears Chicago Bears: DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson Image for Clem

Chicago bolstered its interior offensive line last offseason. It’ll now have to focus on its interior defensive line.

DeMonte Capehart is a massive defensive tackle with upside.

NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia Image for UGA

The Texans need to make sure that C.J. Stroud’s blocking is as good as possible.

Earnest Greene is a massive right tackle and a powerful run blocker.

NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma Image for OU

The Lions could stand to add another weapon to a receiving corps with just two viable threats.

Deion Burks is small, but has terrific play-making ability.

NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Amare Farrell, CB, Indiana Image for IND

The Bengals have severe issues throughout their defense, so taking the best player on that side of the ball makes sense.

Amare Farrell has good size and ball skills.

NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida Image for FLA

The Chiefs might be jealous of the pass rush the Eagles were able to generate against them in the Super Bowl.

Tyreak Sapp projects as a left end in the NFL. He has potential to be an impact player.

NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Elijah Pritchett, OT, Alabama Image for ALA

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

Elijah Pritchett is an athletic tackle with major upside.

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