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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
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Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza , QB, Indiana |
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The Raiders grab their quarterback of the future. With Geno Smith traded, Mendoza is in line to start Week 1 for Las Vegas.
In 2025, Mendoza completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. He had seven rushing touchdowns as well. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder has a quality arm, reads the field well, makes good decisions, and has dangerous pocket passing ability. Mendoza played well for Cal in 2024. He completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mendoza has good size, and it will be interesting to see how he develops at Indiana.
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Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 3 | Rd: 4 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 17 | Rd: 4 Pk: 34 | Rd: 5 Pk: 35| 2. |
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New York Jets: Arvell Reese , LB, Ohio State |
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The Jets grab an upgrade for the middle of their defense that can also contribute as a pass rusher opposite Will McDonald.
In 2025, Reese had 69 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two passes broken up, zero forced fumbles, and zero interceptions. Team sources feel that Reese is a special player as they like his instincts in combination with him being big, athletic, and fast. Reese is a sideline-to-sideline run defender who is tough at the point of attack. He is also capable of dropping into coverage, moves well in zone, and is a dangerous pass rusher. At 6-foot-4. 238 pounds, Reese is a large linebacker with a versatile skill set. In 2024, Reese had 43 tackles with .5 sacks as a rotational backup.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 16 | Click here to jump to the Jets' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 12 | Rd: 4 Pk: 3 | Rd: 4 Pk: 40 | Rd: 5 Pk: 39| 3. |
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Arizona Cardinals: David Bailey , DE, Texas Tech |
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The Cardinals need an upgrade at right tackle more than edge rusher, but edge rusher still a spot that could use more talent and Bailey is a better prospect than the offensive tackles. Here is a quarterback hunter to go finish off a talented front four with Josh Sweat, Walter Nolen, and Darius Robinson.
The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Bailey is a fast edge rusher with serious speed off the ball and the ability to bend around the corner. In 2025, he had 14.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three passes batted, and 52 tackles. In 2024, he recorded 31 tackles with seven sacks and five forced fumbles with Stanford. Bailey has natural quarterback hunting ability and could be a riser in the pre-draft workouts.
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Click here to jump to the Cardinals' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 1 | Rd: 4 Pk: 4 | Rd: 5 Pk: 3| 4. |
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Tennessee Titans: Jeremiyah Love , RB, Notre Dame |
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Tennessee grabs one of the elite talents in the 2026 NFL Draft and a game-changing back to help their young quarterback.
In 2025, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,372 yards with 18 touchdowns. He had 27 catches for 280 yards with three touchdowns receiving, and Love has blocked well in pass protection In 2024, Love had a breakout season for the Fighting Irish, producing a lot of clutch plays to help the Irish reach the National Championship. As a sophomore, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,125 yards with 17 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 237 yards. Love has a strong build and is a physical downhill runner. Love is a talented runner with speed and instincts. He reminds me of Nick Chubb at Georgia.
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Click here to jump to the Titans' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 1 | Rd: 5 Pk: 2 | Rd: 5 Pk: 4| 5. |
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New York Giants: Spencer Fano , OT, Utah |
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The Giants add more blocking talent to help Jaxson Dart. Fano can start at right guard and provide a potential tackle if injuries force shuffling along the line.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Fano has a lot of talent and has played well at tackle for the Utes. He has been a versatile tackle with 11 starts at left tackle and 13 at right tackle heading into the 2025 season. For the most part, Fano played on the left side in 2023 and on the right side in 2024. Fano is fast, athletic, and plays with a mean streak. He is a force as a run blocker and shows a lot of athleticism to take away speed rushers. A lot of teams could fall in love with his tape.
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Click here to jump to the Giants' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 5 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5| 6. |
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Cleveland Browns: Caleb Downs , S, Ohio State |
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The Browns go with best player available, and they could use more safety talent anyway. Cleveland is fortunate to have a shot at Downs.
In 2025, Downs had 68 tackles with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three passes broken up, and one sack. In 2024, Downs had 76 tackles with six passes broken up and two interceptions. Downs was phenomenal for Alabama in 2023, recording 107 tackles, two interceptions, three passes broken up, and a forced fumble. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State. Downs (6-0, 205) could be a plug-and-play starter and could be a Pro Bowl safety early in his pro career.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 24 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 6 | Rd: 4 Pk: 7 | Rd: 5 Pk: 6 | Rd: 5 Pk: 9| 7. |
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Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State |
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Washington needs some young talent in the middle of their defense. Here’s a long-term replacement for Bobby Wagner.
In 2025, Styles had 83 tackles, five passes defended, one interception, .5 sacks, and a forced fumble. Styles (6-4, 243) has a lot of talent and started to play up to his potential during the 2024 season. He finished with 100 tackles, six sacks, one forced fumble, and five passes broken up. In 2023, he recorded 53 tackles, two sacks, and one pass batted, plus he has been very good in pass coverage. Styles started out as a safety, but was eventually moved to linebacker. Given his size, he fits best as a linebacker in the NFL. Styles is fast, athletic, and versatile. He could be a valuable zone coverage linebacker who is also a sideline-to-sideline run defender. He put his great skill set on display with an amazing NFL Scouting Combine performance.
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Rd: 3 Pk: 7 | Rd: 5 Pk: 7| 8. |
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New Orleans Saints: Kenyon Sadiq , TE, Oregon |
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The Saints need more weapons for Tyler Shough, and New Orleans badly wants to improve their rushing offense. Sadiq helps in both regards. He is a competitive blocker and a mismatch receiver that will be a valuable weapon in two tight end sets.
In 2025, Sadiq had 51 catches for 560 yards and eight touchdowns. Sadiq flashed in 2024 with 24 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Sadiq is a dangerous receiver with upside. Team sources are raving about Sadiq as a talent and mismatch weapon. Even though he is not a big tight end, Sadiq blocks hard and really battles defenders. He is fast, athletic, an excellent route-runner, has good hands, and can pick up yards after the catch. He looks like a real weapon for the NFL.
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Click here to jump to the Saints' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 9 | Rd: 4 Pk: 32 | Rd: 4 Pk: 36 | Rd: 5 Pk: 10 | Rd: 5 Pk: 32| 9. |
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Kansas City Chiefs: Rueben Bain Jr. , DE, Miami |
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The Chiefs need help on the defensive line, and Bain could give them the edge rush they have been missing.
Bain had 54 tackles, 9.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. At the point of attack, Bain (6-3, 275) is strong and violent. He is tough to set the edge in the ground game, and Bain battles hard on every snap with relentless effort. In the pass rush, he shows some quickness and power, but some team sources feel that Bain is a tweener tackle/end. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He totaled 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 29 | Click here to jump to the Chiefs' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 10 | Rd: 4 Pk: 9 | Rd: 5 Pk: 8 | Rd: 5 Pk: 29 | Rd: 5 Pk: 36| 10. |
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Cincinnati Bengals: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami |
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The Bengals add an upgrade to the interior of their offensive line. They must keep Joe Burrow healthy, and Mauigoa will help them run the ball. In time, Orlando Brown could be a cap casualty and Mauigoa could form a tackle tandem with Amarius Mims.
Mauigoa was a star recruit and one of the top players in the nation. After choosing the Hurricanes, Mauigoa has been a starting tackle the past three seasons. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has a quality skill set with upside. He is strong at the point of attack, showing the ability to push around defenders and protect on the edge. Some team sources felt he helped himself with good tape late in the season and during the college football playoff.
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Click here to jump to the Bengals' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 8 | Rd: 4 Pk: 10| 11. |
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Miami Dolphins: Peter Woods , DT, Clemson |
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The Dolphins need talent on the offensive line, at wide receiver, in the secondary, and on the defensive line. Miami goes with the best player available and three technique to pair with Kenneth Grant.
Woods had 30 tackles with two sacks and a pass batted. Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia and was more disruptive than the numbers indicate for Clemson. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) has upside to be better as he gains experience. He is a quick defender at the point of attack who can fire a gap and create inside pass pressure.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 30 | Click here to jump to the Dolphins' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 11 | Rd: 3 Pk: 23 | Rd: 3 Pk: 26 | Rd: 3 Pk: 30 | Rd: 4 Pk: 30 | Rd: 5 Pk: 11| 12. |
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Dallas Cowboys: Mansoor Delane , CB, LSU |
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Trevon Diggs was a cap casualty, and the Cowboys could use more cornerback talent. They could target a corner to go with DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel.
Delane had 45 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up in 2025. Delane is an instinctive defender with a quality skill set for the next level. In 2024, he had four interceptions with seven passes defended, two forced fumbles, and 54 tackles with Virginia Tech. In 2023, he had one interception, one pass batted, and 54 tackles. He had eight breakups with an interception in 2022 as a freshman. The 6-foot-1, 188-pounder has good size to him with upside to continue to get better as he gains experience.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 20 | Rd: 3 Pk: 28 | Rd: 4 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 37 | Rd: 5 Pk: 40| 13. |
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Los Angeles Rams: Makai Lemon , WR, USC |
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The Rams grab a slot receiver to go with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
In 2025, Lemon played well for the Trojans and was productive. Despite not being big, Lemon (5-11, 190) has done a nice job of winning contested catches. He had 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns. Lemon contributed 52 receptions for 764 yards and three touchdowns to the Trojans’ offense in 2024. For the NFL, he might fit best as a slot receiver.
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Click here to jump to the Rams' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 29| 14. |
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Baltimore Ravens: Jordyn Tyson , WR, Arizona State |
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The Ravens need help at receiver with more weapons for Lamar Jackson. Across from Zay Flowers, Tyson could be a plug-and-play upgrade for Baltimore.
Tyson had 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns while missing some time with injuries. On top of being a good wideout, Tyson has blocked well. Tyson was a dangerous weapon for the Sun Devils in 2024 as he hauled in 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tyson is quick with easy acceleration. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has adequate size and showed big-play ability in 2022, averaging 21.4 yards per reception (22-470-4). Team sources have durability concerns with Tyson, as he missed time with injuries in each season in college.
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Click here to jump to the Ravens' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 16 | Rd: 4 Pk: 15 | Rd: 5 Pk: 14 | Rd: 5 Pk: 22 | Rd: 5 Pk: 33 | Rd: 5 Pk: 34| 15. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia |
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The Bucs need some linebacker youth, and Allen could be a plug-and-play starter next to Alex Anzalone.
In 2025, Allen had 88 tackles with 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and four passes broken up. Allen came on for the Bulldogs during the 2024 season and showed improvement throughout the season. In 2024, he totaled 76 tackles with an interception and four passes broken up. As a freshman in 2023, Allen had 41 tackles with two breakups. The 6-foot-1, 235-pounder is a smart linebacker with instincts, toughness, and versatility.
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Click here to jump to the Buccaneers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 13 | Rd: 4 Pk: 16 | Rd: 5 Pk: 15| 16. |
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New York Jets: Carnell Tate , WR, Ohio State |
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The Jets grab a receiver to pair with Garrett Wilson.
With teammates like Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Jeremiah Smith, Tate went under the radar, but he is a talented receiver in his own right and showed that in 2025. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has good size, runs well enough, and has flashed big-play ability while never being the No. 1 featured receiver. In 2025, Tate had 51 receptions for 875 yards with nine touchdowns. In 2024, Tate had 50 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns. Tate flashed as a freshman in 2023, catching 18 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. Tate has athletic upside and untapped potential.