2026 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (1-16) – Charlie Campbell

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* Walt taking 2014 and 2018
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
Last update: Sunday, July 14, 2024. Round 1 added.
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Led all NFL media in draft rumor accuracy in ’15, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’20, ’21, and ’22
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2026 NFL MOCK DRAFT – WALT’S | CHARLIE’S ROUND: 1

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1. NFL Team Logo for Cardinals Arizona Cardinals: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Harold Perkins Jr, LB By the 2026 NFL Draft, Arizona could be trade Kyler Murray for early-round picks and build around a new quarterback.

Milroe (6-2, 212) has an excellent skill set, a good arm, a strong build, and dangerous running ability with amazing speed. In his first season as a starter, Milroe improved as the season progressed, completing 66 percent of his passes for 2,834 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions. He ran for 531 yards and 12 touchdowns with many clutch plays to get Alabama past Georgia in the SEC Championship and into the college football playoff. Milroe needs to improve his ability to read coverage, his knowledge of defenses, his communication, and develop his football I.Q. Milroe is a hard worker, and good kid who is putting in a lot of time to get better. I think Milroe will produce a huge year with the new offensive scheme in Alabama. I could see him racking up big plays with a vertical passing attack, along with a lot of rushing touchdowns. I think there is a real chance that Milroe will dominate in 2024 and win the Heisman Trophy.

2. NFL Team Logo for Titans Tennessee Titans: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami

2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Drew Allar, QB The Titans could look for more impact players along the defensive line by the time of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. The 6-foot-3, 275-pounder has the upside to be better as he gains experience.

3. NFL Team Logo for Patriots New England Patriots: Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama

2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24): Mykel Williams, DE The Patriots grab a young left tackle to protect Drake Maye.

Overall, Proctor played well in 2023 as a freshman. Except for struggling against Michigan in the college football playoff, Proctor was generally reliable to protect Jalen Milroe. Proctor (6-7, 360) is a massive blocker who could also be a right tackle candidate in the NFL. Sources from Alabama have said that Proctor has make-up and character concerns.

4. NFL Team Logo for Panthers Carolina Panthers: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Travis Hunter, CB

Ikem Ekwonu has struggled and has been a disappointment thus far in Carolina. However, he is a young player that could turn it around. Even if does pan out, the Panther could consider a young tackle to go with him as Taylor Moton will be an aging player by the 2026 draft.

The 6-foot-6, 315-pound Mauigoa is very talented and could be a riser over the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

5. NFL Team Logo for Vikings Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Walter Nolen, DT

The Vikings take a replacement for Harrison Smith.

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) has the potential to be a star prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.

6. NFL Team Logo for Raiders Las Vegas Raiders: Elijah Pritchett, OT, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Shedeur Sanders, QB

The Raiders will probably need to add more tackle talent to pair with Kolton Miller in the 2025 or 2026 draft.

The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Pritchett has good talent and could be a riser.

7. NFL Team Logo for Bears Chicago Bears: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): James Pearce Jr., DE

The Bears could use an interior disruptor to go with Montez Sweat.

Turner (6-4, 290) broke out in 2023 with 33 tackles, six sacks, and two forced fumbles. He has a good skill set and the potential to rise.

8. NFL Team Logo for Broncos Denver Broncos: Nyckoles Harbor, WR, South Carolina

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Deone Walker, DT

The Broncos need an impact player on the defensive line.

Harbor (6-5, 241) is a big receiver who has a lot of upside to be a breakout player in 2024 and/or 2025.

9. NFL Team Logo for Giants New York Giants: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Carson Beck, QB

Unless Evan Neal starts playing well, the Giants will need a new starting right tackle in the next year or two.

Fano (6-5, 304) has a lot of talent and played well at left tackle during his freshman season with the Utes.

10. NFL Team Logo for Saints New Orleans Saints: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Luther Burden, WR

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Saints could be looking for a young quarterback to replace Derek Carr.

Sellers (6-3, 242) has a big-time skill set and could be a breakout star in 2024 or 2025.

11. NFL Team Logo for Commanders Washington Commanders: Fadil Diggs, DE, Syracuse

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Will Campbell, OT

The Commanders could use a left tackle to protect Jayden Daniels.

Diggs (6-5, 260) played well at Texas A&M in 2023, recording 36 tackles and four sacks. He has the skill set to produce more after transferring to Syracuse.

12. NFL Team Logo for Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers: Jackson Arnold, QB, Oklahoma

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Benjamin Morrison, CB

Unless Justin Fields or Russell Wilson takes hold of the job, the Steelers are going to need a long-term starting quarterback.

Arnold (6-1, 214) is expected to be a dynamic quarterback for the Sooners, and he could become a first-round prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.

13. NFL Team Logo for Colts Indianapolis Colts: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Will Johnson, CB

The Colts could grab a weapon for Anthony Richardson.

Delp flashed as a backup to Brock Bowers. With Bowers out with an injury, Delp caught 24 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns. Delp (6-5, 245) could be a riser for the 2025 or 2026 draft, with Bowers now playing for the Raiders.

14. NFL Team Logo for Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimari Butler, DE/OLB, Nebraska

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Denzel Burke, CB

By the time of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jaguars could be looking for another pass rusher to go with Travon Walker and Josh Allen.

In 2023, Butler had a strong debut in his first season of extended playing time. Butler totaled 34 tackles with 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes broken up. Butler (6-4, 245) could grow into being an edge rusher.

15. NFL Team Logo for Chargers Los Angeles Chargers: Damari Brown, CB, Miami

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Mason Graham, DT

The Chargers could use more cornerback talent to go with Asante Samuel Jr.

Brown (6-2, 195) is a big cornerback with a nice skill set and upside. He could emerge as an early-rounder by the 2026 draft.

16. NFL Team Logo for Seahawks Seattle Seahawks: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/8/24/24): Emery Jones, OT

Seattle could use some linebacker youth via the 2025 or 2026 NFL Draft.

Hill (6-3, 235) was impressive as a true freshman in 2023, and it looked like he was just scratching the surface of his ability. He totaled 67 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes defended.