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



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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
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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: Peter Woods, DE, Clemson

Next April, the Broncos could be looking for some defensive line youth.

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.


18. NFL Team Logo for Commanders Washington Commanders: Harold Perkins, OLB, LSU

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Emeka Egbuka, WR

The Commanders could use some youth at linebacker.

In 2024, Perkins has 16 tackles. Perkins was a beast and was all over the field for LSU as a freshman in 2022, totaling 72 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception and four passes batted. In 2023, Perkins recorded 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, 74 tackles, and four passes batted. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder possesses a unique body type and is undersized as an edge defender, but there is no doubt about his explosive speed and tremendous instincts.

19. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia

By the 2026 NFL Draft, Los Angeles could use a replacement for Rob Havenstein.

Greene was Georgia’s starter at left tackle in 2023 and played well. The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder fits with some other Bulldogs left tackles who have not been typical edge protectors in terms of size, but he is strong and athletic.


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Rd: 1 Pk: 20

20. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina

The Rams grab an upgrade for the secondary.

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.


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Rd: 1 Pk: 19

21. NFL Team Logo for Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina

Pittsburgh adds a potential starting quarterback.

Sellers (6-3, 242) has a big-time skill set and could be a breakout star in 2024 or 2025. In 2024, Sellers completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns.


22. NFL Team Logo for Packers Green Bay Packers: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama

Next draft the Packers could be targeting cornerback help to replace Jaire Alexander and/or Eric Stokes.

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.

23. NFL Team Logo for Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami

The Bucs add some young defensive line talent.

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. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He had 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks thus far.


24. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson

The Texans could add more defensive line youth including large interior disruptor.

In 2024, Capehart had 21 tackles and two passes batted. Clemson had a rotation of defensive linemen in 2023, but Capehart played well enough to impress the NFL advance scouts. In 2023, Capehart totaled 15 tackles, five tackles for a loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one pass broken up. The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder has a good skill set with upside. Some team sources have said that Capehart is a similar player to Detroit Lions defensive tackles Alim McNeill and D.J. Reader.

25. NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Harris, CB, Georgia

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Malaki Starks, S

The Bengals add some young cornerback talent.

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.

26. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Elijah Pritchett, OT, Alabama

The 49ers take an understudy for Trent Williams.

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


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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Nick Emmanwori, S

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: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson

The Bills add a speed receiver to go with Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir.

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.


29. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida

Marcus Davenport and Josh Paschal will be free agents after this season. The Lions could use more edge rush talent across from Aidan Hutchinson.

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.

30. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

The Chiefs could be looking for more wide receiver talent to go with Xavier Worthy in 2026.

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.


31. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

The Ravens add more long-term cornerback talent.

Delane is an instinctive football 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.

32. NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Philadelphia grabs some offensive line youth.

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