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

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Peter Woods is a disruptive interior lineman.

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.

The Broncos missed out on all the top running backs in the 2025 NFL Draft, so they could address this position early in 2026 if R.J. Harvey disappoints.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.