2026 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

If the Cardinals don’t end up with Francis Mauigoa, they could select a tackle like this atop Round 3.

Caleb Tiernan played both left and right tackle. He’s a tall, lengthy blocker.

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Pick change; previously Jake Golday, LB

The Titans added talent to their defensive line in free agency, but they still need help in the area.

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

The Raiders have such issues at receiver that they could draft two players at the position in the first three rounds.

Chris Bell is a big and tough receiver with good speed, but has durability and makeup concerns.

Pick change; previously Germie Bernard, WR

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.

Sam Roush was a productive player and has good size for the pros.

The Texans could look to continue to bolster their offensive line in the middle rounds.

Jalen Farmer is a fierce blocker with long arms, and he also tested well athletically.

David Njoku is gone, so the Browns will be looking to pair another tight end with Harold Fannin.

Oscar Delp showed promise playing second fiddle to Brock Bowers.

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.

The Bengals have met with some running backs, so they could look to find a running back to complement Chase Brown.

Jonah Coleman is a quick running back with a short, strong build.

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

Keith Abney is a small cornerback but projects to play very well in the slot.

Travis Kelce is returning for another year, opting to play football instead of preparing for his sham wedding. A younger tight end is needed to replace Kelce soon.

Justin Joly is a great athlete with outstanding hands, but he’s undersized and doesn’t block well.

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

A.J. Haulcy is a stiff defensive back, but really excels in zone coverage. He can play cornerback and safety.

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

D’Angelo Ponds has size issues, but was a terrific player in college.

The Buccaneers re-signed Cade Otton, but they could draft a tight end during the first two days so they can run two-tight end formations.

Max Klare is an athletic tight end who was highly productive in school.

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

Zachariah Branch has explosive speed, but not much size.

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

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

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

Billy Schrauth is great in pas protection, but he has an extensive injury history.

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 receiver depth this offseason, so they need to replace that to provide better depth behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

De’Zhaun Stribling is a big-framed receiver who is capable of making huge plays down the field.

Xavier Legette has been a bust thus far, so the Panthers could obtain a receiver early in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Brenen Thompson is an undersized slot receiver, but was a constant dangerous threat for Mississippi State.

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

Emmett Johnson is a very agile running back with great vision. Pass protection is a concern, however.

The Steelers had shoddy play from their linebackers last year, so an upgrade is needed.

The son of Jeremiah Trotter, Josiah Trotter is strong in run support, but struggles to cover.

Pick change; previously Skyler Bell, WR

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

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

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.

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

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

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

DeMonte Capehart is a massive defensive tackle with upside.

The Dolphins need receivers, and they could also stand to add a second tight end to pair with Greg Dulcich.

Michael Trigg is a quick and athletic receiving tight end. He’s not much of a blocker.

The Bills were much better against the pass than the run last year, but they still need better secondary depth.

Keionte Scott is very instinctive, but missed a lot of tackles in school.

The Cowboys will be interested in a receiver early on because George Pickens isn’t signed for the long term.

Skyler Bell is a speedy receiver, but is weak and needs to bulk up for the NFL.

Pick change; previously Josiah Trotter, ILB

The Rams have had issues at linebacker for several years, so they could spend a second-day pick to fix that issue.

Jake Golday has good size for a linebacker, but doesn’t have great instincts.

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

Joshua Josephs has the potential to be a designated pass rusher in the pros.

Kevin Byard is an older player, so he could regress at any moment. I could see the Patriots going after two safeties in this draft.

Zakee Wheatley is considered a sleeper safety prospect. He was stout against the run for Penn State.

Kenneth Walker is gone, while Zach Charbonnet is coming off a torn ACL, so the Seahawks seem likely to draft a running back in the first two rounds.

Mike Washington is a strong and physical runner with plus catching 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.

The Eagles are always up for improving their pass rush, so they could find someone who can get to the quarterback in the middle rounds.

Jaishawn Barham was productive, but has some pass coverage issues.

The Steelers need to find their quarterback of the future.

Carson Beck quarterbacked Miami to the national championship, but it felt like the Hurricanes won in spite of him sometimes.

The Jaguars are expected to use multiple picks on defensive linemen.

Kaleb Proctor is an undersized defensive tackle, but he’s very quick and was highly productive in school.