2026 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

The Cardinals need to find a quarterback of the future. If they pass on Ty Simpson, perhaps they’ll select a quarterback on Day 2.

Drew Allar has a huge arm and a large frame, and he knows how to apply touch and throwing angles.

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The Titans had a weak pass rush last year, so they’ll need to remedy that weakness.

Kyle Louis is a versatile linebacker with strong pass-rushing ability, but he’s undersized.

Andy Iskoe, a professional handicapper who joins me on our Wednesday live stream, said that the Raiders had the worst offensive line he’s ever seen. They obviously need to fix that issue.

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

The Eagles will likely find two new offensive linemen to fix their blocking issues.

Gennings Dunker had a great Pro Bowl. He’s a nasty run blocker.

The Texans signed David Montgomery, but he’s an older back. Houston needs a long-term runner for the future.

Demond Claiborne is a smaller back, but is a gritty and shifty runner.

Teams will always be in the market for cornerbacks in the middle part of the draft.

Chris Johnson received some mid-round grades from Charlie’s sources.

Pick change; previously Amari Jackson, CB

Washington’s secondary has been a disaster for far too long. The front office must take care of this problem.

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

Pick change; previously Chris Bell, WR

The Bengals need another pass rusher, especially in the wake of Trey Hendrickson’s departure.

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.

The Saints could use some help at cornerback to deal with all of Tampa Bay’s receivers.

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

Pick change; previously Amare Farrell, CB

The Chiefs may not have Rashee Rice next year due to his new off-the-field problems. Receiver is a huge need.

Chris Bell is a big and tough receiver with good speed.

Pick change; previously Keyron Crawford, DE

The Dolphins need some new additions to help them protect Malik Willis.

Kage Casey played left tackle at Boise State. He could be a swing tackle in the pros.

Pick change; previously Carson Beck, QB

The Steelers traded for Michael Pittman Jr., but they still don’t have much depth at the position beyond Pittman and DK Metcalf.

Chris Brazzell is a mismatch problem with upside.

The Buccaneers have some issues in the secondary that must be resolved.

Tacario Davis is one of the tallest cornerbacks you’ll ever see (6-foot-4). He tested well at the combine.

Michael Pittman Jr. was traded, so the Colts need to replace him.

Malachi Fields is a big receiver and a red zone weapon.

The Falcons don’t have anything at receiver beyond Drake London. That finally needs to change.

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

The Ravens have had great tackle play recently, but their guard situation is very suspect.

Emmanuel Pregnon is a well-built guard who played at three different schools.

The Jaguars could stand to add another defensive back to stop the top quarterbacks in the AFC.

Kamari Ramsey has excellent coverage skills.

The Vikings lost their center to retirement, so a replacement is needed.

Logan Jones was an effective run blocker for Kaleb Johnson. He needs to improve his pass protection.

The Panthers need another edge rusher to strengthen their defense.

Keyron Crawford is a raw pas rusher who had decent production at Auburn.

Pick change; previously Derrick Moore, DE

The Packers currently don’t have a viable backup behind Josh Jacobs, so they may address that in Rounds 2-4.

Nicholas Singleton is a dynamic back who can go the distance whenever he touches the ball.

Pick change; previously Javon Kilgore, CB/S

The Steelers have had sketchy tackle play for far too long, so that’ll need to be resolved soon.

Chase Bisontis lacks length so he may have to play inside at the next level, but he could end up being a power right tackle in the pros.

Rashawn Slater is coming off a nasty injury, so here’s a new right tackle if he can’t return to the field.

Blake Miller is a good athlete with plus quickness. He needs to get stronger for the NFL.

The Dolphins needed a safety before trading Minkah Fitzpatrick, so here’s another upgrade at the position.

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren has a good skill set with plus size, speed, and athleticism.

The Jaguars could stand to add another pass rusher to help defeat the elite teams in the conference.

Zane Durant is a quick defensive tackle, but is a bit undersized.

The Bears need to continue to bolster their defensive line, which was the weak point of their team in 2025.

Chris McClellan is a big defensive tackle with impressive quickness for his size.

Miami needs more than one new offensive lineman to make sure Malik Willis isn’t killed on every play.

Fernando Carmona is a tough run blocker with some upside in pass protection.

The Bills had a horrendous run defense last year, so they’ll need multiple personnel for their defensive line.

Darrell Jackson Jr. is a large nose tackle who has a bit of pass-rushing talent.

Brandon Aiyuk is gone, while Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall can’t stay healthy. Here’s a new receiver.

Aaron Anderson is undersized, but possesses blazing speed.

The Rams had issues in their secondary last year, so they’ll have to spend a pick on that area, even after acquiring two cornerbacks this offseason.

Malik Muhammad showed some intriguing athleticism at the combine.

The Dolphins lost Jaelan Phillips, and yet they needed edge-rushing help before he was dealt to the Eagles.

Romeello Height is a dangerous edge rusher with great speed.

The Patriots obviously need to continue to add multiple offensive linemen to make sure Drake Maye doesn’t take five sacks in every playoff game.

Isaiah World is a lengthy tackle with good power.

Pick change; previously Domani Jackson, CB

Rashid Shaheed re-signed, but Cooper Kupp is aging out of the NFL.

Noah Thomas is a 6-foot-5 receiver with mismatch ability.

The Vikings signed Kyler Murray and then re-signed Carson Wentz. If they move on from J.J. McCarthy, they’ll need a new young quarterback.

Garrett Nussmeier has great arm talent, but pocket awareness is a question mark.

Pick change; previously Nicholas Singleton, RB

The Eagles just re-signed Dallas Goedert, but for only one year. The Eagles will be looking to obtain a tight end for the long haul.

Eli Stowers shattered jumping records at the combine. He was also very productive at Vanderbilt.

The Steelers still have a lot of work to do concerning their secondary.

Julian Neal is a well-rounded cornerback with good size.

Pick change; previously Chris Johnson, CB

Reports indicate that the Jaguars will pursue a tight end in the middle rounds.

Oscar Delp showed promise playing second fiddle to Brock Bowers.