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.

Davison Igbinosun has plus size and physicality, but sometimes he’s too physical.

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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.

Ethan Burke has shown some great flashes at times. He has lots of potential.

The Titans added Wan’Dale Robinson, but still need help at receiver.

Josh Cameron is a big-bodied receiver with sure hands, but has speed concerns.

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 don’t have much youth at receiver, so they’ll need to find a young wideout.

Will Pauling is a terrific route runner and has high character marks.

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.

Jack Velling was a touchdown machine at Oregon State, showing some impressive receiving ability. He’s lackluster as a blocker.

The Dolphins have a miserable secondary that needs at least two 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.

Le’Veon Moss is a physical back with good vision.

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

Christen Miller has talent, but hasn’t been able to put it together on the field yet.

The Ravens lost a couple of tight ends this offseason, so they’ll need to find some help 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.

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.

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

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 may want to add another edge rusher to give them a better chance against Josh Allen.

Vincent Anthony is a speedy edge rusher with great size. He’s weak to run support.

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.

Amil 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.

Jamari Lyons has displayed disruptive ability in the interior of the defensive line.

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 an edge rusher at some point during the 2026 NFL Draft.

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

It would be disappointing if the Patriots didn’t add at least three offensive linemen at some point in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Fa’alili Fa’amoe is a lengthy tackle with a good skill set and can tie up defenders.

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.

Gracen Halton is an interior pass rusher and a disruptor.

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.

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

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.

Beau Stephens was a mauler in the running game for Iowa.

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.

Jack Endries is a dangerous receiving tight end who needs to improve as a blocker.