2026 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (17-32) – Charlie Campbell



* Walt taking 2014 and 2018
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
Last update: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Round 1 added.
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2026 NFL MOCK DRAFT – WALT’S | CHARLIE’S ROUND: 1

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17. NFL Team Logo for Broncos Denver Broncos: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Tyler Warren, TE

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Broncos could be looking for more receiving weapons for Bo Nix.

After Washington lost a trio of good receivers to the NFL, Boston is enjoyed a breakout season for the Huskies in 2024. He had 64 receptions for 834 yards and nine touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 209-pounder has mismatch size and looks like he is just scratching the surface of his potential.

18. NFL Team Logo for Cowboys Dallas Cowboys: Peter Woods, DE, Clemson

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Tyleik Williams, DT

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cowboys could use a young end to pair with Micah Parsons.

Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia and he has been disruptive for Clemson. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) has upside to be better in 2025.


19. NFL Team Logo for Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Austin Barber, OT, Florida

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Mykel Williams, DE

By the 2026 NFL Draft, Atlanta could use a replacement for one of their offensive tackles.

Barber had some growing pains but also showed potential in 2023. In 2024 he got better as the season progressed and turned into a solid blocker to protect D.J. Lagway. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder could be a riser in 2025.


20. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Shavon Revel, CB

The Rams grab some young talent for the offensive line.

Fano (6-5, 304) has a lot of talent and has played well at left tackle for the Utes.


21. NFL Team Logo for Jets New York Jets: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Tetairoa McMillan, WR

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jets could be looking for a corner to pair with Sauce Gardner.

In 2024, Jackson had 51 tackles with seven passes defended and two interceptions. Jackson (6-1, 190) has a good skill set and potential to rise. Jackson did not become the star he was expected to be at USC, but he could blossom at Alabama. He had 32 tackles with three passes defended in 2023.

22. NFL Team Logo for Packers Green Bay Packers: Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Jalon Walker, OLB

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Packers could be targeting cornerback help in the first round.

Kilgore was a ballhawk in 2024 with five interceptions, 48 tackles and five passes defended. In 2023 he had 76 tackles with six passes broken up, one interception, and one forced fumble. Gilgore is tall, and thickly built for the NFL.


23. NFL Team Logo for Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Jihaad Campbell, LB

Given the age of Lavonte David, the Bucs need multiple young linebacker talents.

Williams flashed playmaking ability for the Tigers in 2024 with 75 catches for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns. Williams (5-11, 190) has enough size and some natural talent as a route-runner.


24. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Josh Conerly, OL

The Texans could target another receiver to go with Nico Collins and Tank Dell.

Bernard has played well in 2024, with 50 catches for 794 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 209-pounder has the upside to produce more in 2025.


25. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Chaz Chambliss, LB, Georgia

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Isaiah Bond, WR

The Ravens could target a linebacker to replace Patrick Queen and one that can contribute in the pass rush

Chambliss provided some clutch plays for the Bulldogs in 2024 while recording 41 tackles with 6.5 sacks. The 6-foot-2, 250-pounder has versatility as a run defender and pass rusher.

26. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Mason Graham, DT

The 49ers could use some young talent on the defensive line.

Sapp is a physical and quick defender at the point of attack. In 2024 he had seven sacks with 46 tackles and a forced fumble. At 6-foot-3, 272-pounds, Sapp has shown some versatility to rush from the inside or on the edge. Sapp could stay as an edge defender, or he could gain weight and grow into being a three technique defensive tackle.


27. NFL Team Logo for Dolphins Miami Dolphins: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Kelvin Banks, OT

The Dolphins could use some cornerback youth.

Tate flashed as a freshman in 2023, catching 18 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. He could be primed to breakout in 2024. In 2024, Tate had 50 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns.

28. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Amare Farrell, CB, Indiana

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Malaki Starks, S

The Bills could use some cornerback youth.

In 2024, Farrell has been a tough defender for the Hoosiers. He had 49 tackles with four interceptions and one pass batted. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder has good size to go along with ball skills.

29. NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Elijah Pritchett, OT, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): J.T. Tuimoloau, DE

Philadelphia grabs a some offensive line youth.

The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Pritchett has serious talent and could become another Alabama offensive tackle with early-round play.

30. NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Nick Emmanwori, S

Tee Higgins could be gone and if Jermaine Burton doesn’t break out, the Bengals should grab Joe Burrow another receiving weapon.

Anderson (5-8, 187) is a speedster receiver that is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. In 2024 Anderson had 61 receptions for 875 yards and five touchdowns. Anderson has a lot of upside to develop.

31. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Daniel Harris, CB, Georgia

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Jonah Savanaiinaea, G

The Chiefs could be looking for more cornerback talent come 2026.

Harris has flashed ability for Georgia in 2024, starting across from Daylen Everette. As a sophomore, Harris had 22 tackles with three passes broken up. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has the upside to improve in 2025.

32. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/17/25): Jordan Burch, DT

The Lions could use a third receiver to pair with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.

Burks (5-9 190) has playmaking ability and upside for the NFL. In 2024, he had 31 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns. In 2023, Burks caught 47 passes for 629 yards and seven touchdowns with Purdue. Burks is a fast and dynamic receiver. Team sources feel that Burks is fast, tough, blocks hard, and has upside.