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

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has been a disappointment thus far – aside from the victory over the Chargers – so the Redskins could be in the market for a new running back.

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

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Pick change; previously Caleb Banks, DT

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

Jude Bowry is an athletic tackle with plenty of upside and toughness.

New England’s offensive line is in rough shape. Lots of help is needed to protect Drake Maye. We just saw two teams – Jets, Saints – draft tackles in consecutive years, and New England could do the same.

Isaiah World is a lengthy tackle with good power.

Pick change; previously Kayden Proctor, OT

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

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

Pick change; previously Caleb Banks, DT

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

Amare Farrell has good size and ball skills.

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.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is great, but the Seahawks need a viable No. 2 option.

Nyck Harbor is a massive 6-foot-5 receiver with loads of potential.

Pick change; previously Arvell Reese, LB

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 Steelers can’t block, so they may try to resolve that problem with this pick.

Kayden Proctor is a colossal, 360-pound blocker. He has great potential, but has some character concerns.

Pick change; previously Isaiah World, OT

The Browns will give Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders a shot at some point. If they both fail, they’ll look to select a quarterback with one of their two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Fernando Mendoza has great size, arm strength, and accuracy. However, he’s raw because the game is too fast for him and he has poor pocket presence as a result.

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

David Bailey is a fast edge rusher with great potential.

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.

The Bills could stand to improve their mediocre run defense.

Caleb Banks is a big interior defender who has quality pass-rush ability for his size.

Pick change; previously Nyck Harbor, WR

It sounds like the 49ers were hoping Kelvin Banks would fall to them. They need a long-term left tackle once Trent Williams retires.

Caleb Lomu is a tough blocker with solid potential.

Pick change; previously Xavier Chaplin, OT

The Colts have a big weakness in the middle of their defense, both at linebacker and safety.

Kamari Ramsey has excellent coverage skills.

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

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

Pick change; previously Earnest Greene, OT