2026 NFL Mock Draft: Round 5

The Texans haven’t addressed their secondary yet, which is something every team likes to do in the draft.

Bud Clark is a ball hawk with great speed, but is very frail and needs to bulk up for the pros.

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Chig Okonkwo is with the Redskins, so the Titans will want to add another tight end.

Joe Royer can make plays in the passing game, but must improve his blocking.

Another edge rusher is one of many things the Cardinals need.

Max Llewellyn improved his pass-rushing ability throughout his collegiate career. He has plenty of upside, as he could continue to improve.

The Titans need to improve the middle of their defense.

Taurean York has sideline-to-sideline range, but he’s undersized and misses tackles.

The Giants added some receivers in free agency, but also lost Wan’Dale Robinson, so they’ll be looking to add to the position.

Kaden Wetjen looks to be a potential sleeper. He’s a dynamic returner.

It feels like the Browns will draft a quarterback at some point, but who knows with them anymore?

Joe Fagano was an extremely accurate passer last year. He threw just one interception.

The Redskins added some edge rushers in free agency, but two of them were signed to just 1-year deals.

Patrick Payton is raw and needs to add bulk, but he has immense upside.

The Chiefs signed Kenneth Walker, but Walker isn’t an every-down back, so Kansas City will need to find another running back.

J’Mari Taylor doesn’t have great burst for a smaller back, but he has great vision and can pass protect well.

The Browns need some depth upgrades in the interior of their offensive line.

Anez Cooper is strong at the point of attack. He’s a stout run blocker.

The Saints will probably be looking for a mid-round tight end to play behind Juwan Johnson.

Eli Raridon is a good route runner with plus athleticism, but carries a very checkered injury history.

The Dolphins have a miserable secondary that needs at least two or perhaps even three new cornerbacks.

Chandler Rivers is an instinctive and tough corneback, but is short.

The Cowboys need better depth behind Javonte Williams after Jaydon Blue disappointed last year.

Jaydn Ott is a versatile running back built for the NFL. He has great vision, but comes with injury concerns.

It would be shocking if the Packers didn’t address their defensive line at some point.

Tim Keenan is a nose tackle who is solid in run support, but doesn’t generate much quarterback pressure.

The Ravens lost a couple of tight ends this offseason, so they could add multiple players at the position.

Josh Cuevas flashed some ability as a receiver, though he wasn’t overly productive at Alabama.

The Buccaneers don’t have a viable backup quarterback on their roster.

Diego Pavia was a winner throughout college, but he’s just 5-foot-9 and has severe limitations for the NFL.

The Colts are reportedly interested in Jonathan Greenard. If they don’t get him, they’ll have to find another defensive end in the 2026 NFL Draft. I could see them adding two edge rushers.

Logan Fano is a high-effort edge who plays the run very well.

The Lions really missed Frank Ragnow last year, so they’ll have to find a new center.

Pat Coogan is limited in athleticism, but he’s a tough run blocker who has been reliable in pass protection.

The Panthers don’t have the best depth at cornerback, so they’ll need to use some mid-round picks to fix this issue.

Charle Demmings has good height and potential, but was flagged too often.

Xavier Legette has been a bust so far, so the Panthers need another receiver.

Aaron Anderson is undersized, but possesses blazing speed.

The Packers traded for Zaire Franklin, but he’s coming off a down year. Here’s an insurance policy.

Keyshaun Elliott is a dangerous blitzer and a versatile linebacker.

Kaleb Johnson was a bust last year, so the Steelers may draft a new young running back.

Jam Miller was not impressive last year and appeared to be weighed down by injuries.

The Ravens would ideally draft a center earlier than this after losing Tyler Linderbaum.

Sam Hecht has supposedly maxed out his frame, so there’s not much upside. He has below-average power.

The Vikings lost Harrison Smith, so they could easily choose a safety earlier than this.

V.J. Payne is a big safety who possesses great strength and some ability to play deep free safety.

The Jaguars will need to improve their cornerback depth to give them a better chance against Josh Allen.

Devin Moore is a very tall cornerback with a knack for intercepting passes, but has an extensive injury history.

I would expect the Bills to use two draft picks on receivers to finally fully fix the position.

Jordan Hudson is a smart player who could be a solid possession receiver in the pros. If he doesn’t pan out in the NFL, perhaps he’ll spend some time with Bill Belichick.

The Jaguars are expected to really focus on their defensive line, as reported by Charlie Campbell.

Jeffery M’ba is a quality pass rusher (five sacks last year) with a nice skill set and upside.

The Texans signed Braden Smith, but he has a history of injuries and pyschological issues.

Aamil Wagner has plenty of upside with good height and length.

The Bills should look into adding multiple defensive tackles, given their severe issues against the run last year.

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

Chris Jones won’t be around forever, so the Chiefs need to add a defensive tackle.

Rayshaun Benny is a great run defender, but needs to develop some pass-rushing moves.

The Broncos reportedly would like to add a running back at some point during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Terion Stewart is tough to tackle, but has an extensive history of fumbling. He doesn’t do anything in the passing game.

Here’s another receiver for the Patriots, just in case they don’t trade for A.J. Brown.

Caleb Douglas is a very tall receiver with a long wing span, but has issues with drops and strength.

Receiver No. 3, as the Saints completely replenish their poor group of wideouts.

Kevin Coleman is an undersized receiver, but could play in the slot while doubling as a kick returner.

The Ravens may want to spend some energy developing a viable backup for Lamar Jackson.

Luke Altmyer was a solid game manager for Illinois. He improved his accuracy over the course of his collegiate career.

It’s no guarantee that Nnamdi Madubuike will be able to return to full strength.

The lengthy Tyler Onyedim never missed a start in school, but struggled to generate a pass rush.

Everyone knows how bad the Raiders’ offensive line is. Their defensive line needs work as well.

Dontay Corleone is a massive nose tackle who was able to register 3.5 sacks a couple of seasons ago.

Travis Kelce re-signed despite needing to prepare for his sham wedding, but the Chiefs need a tight end for the future.

Marlin Klein has plus speed but was never a big producer at Michigan.

The Cowboys have been meeting with some defensive tackles despite trading for Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark.

Cameron Ball is a run-lane plugger who needs to show more of a pass-rush ability.

Another offensive lineman for the Eagles, who really need to fix their woeful blocking from last year.

Ar’maj Reed-Adams is a strong and lengthy blocker, but he’s not quick and commits lots of penalties.

The Jets may double up on edge rushers after losing Jermaine Johnson this offseason.

George Gumbs is a raw edge rusher who has a high ceiling.

Tyler Guyton has struggled thus far, so competition is needed at left tackle.

J.C. Davis is a vesatile tackle, though he was woeful in a Week 2 performance versus Duke this past season.

The Lions may want a better backup at tight end in case Sam LaPorta gets hurt again.

Nate Boerkircher isn’t much of a receiver, but he’s a terrific blocker. He’ll be a 25-year-old rookie.