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



* Walt taking 2014 and 2018
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
Last update: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. 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 Browns Cleveland Browns: Anthony Evans III, WR, Georgia

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Jalen Milroe, QB

By the 2026 draft, the Browns could use some young receiver talent. At that point Amari Cooper will be aging, if he is re-signed, and Jerry Jeudy may prove to a second franchise that he can’t be a consistent producer.

Evans flashed some as a freshman in 2023. He could be a riser over the next couple of seasons. He has nine catches for 88 yards in 2024.

18. NFL Team Logo for Cowboys Dallas Cowboys: Peyton Bowen, S, Oklahoma

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Ashton Jeanty, RB

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cowboys could need some youth at safety.

Bowen flashed potential during his freshman season with Oklahoma. He should be even better after gaining some experience. In 2024, Bowen has 22 tackles.

19. NFL Team Logo for Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Peter Woods, DE, Clemson

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Patrick Payton, DE

Atlanta could use multiple defensive ends to upgrade their pass rush.

Woods has gotten his season off to a strong start and he has been very disruptive for Clemson. Thus far in 2024, he has one sack and 12 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) was impressive against Georgia.


20. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Will Johnson, CB

The Rams grab a future replacement for Tyler Higbee.

Taylor (6-6, 255) has a good skill set with size, speed, and athleticism. He could take on a bigger role in the passing offense with Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. in the NFL. In 2023 Taylor caught 36 passes for 348 yards and a touchdown. In 2024, Taylor has 36 catches for 348 yards with a touchdown.

21. NFL Team Logo for Jets New York Jets: Elijah Pritchett, OT, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Tetairoa McMillan, WR

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jets could be looking for a tackle to pair with Olu Fashanu.

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

22. NFL Team Logo for Packers Green Bay Packers: Antonio Kite, CB, Auburn

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Trey Amos, CB

Even if Eric Stokes plays well, Green Bay could look for another corner to go with him and Jaire Alexander.

With Alabama, Kite flashed ability as a backup and special teams contributor in 2023. In 2024 after transferring to Auburn, Kite has six tackles with an interception and has missed games with an injury. The 6-foot-1, 182-pounder could breakout before the 2026 draft.


23. NFL Team Logo for Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Abdul Carter, OLB

The Bucs take an understudy for Mike Evans.

Ayomanor (6-2, 210) is a strong and tough receiver that played really well in 2023. In a breakout season for the Cardinal, Ayomanor caught 62 passes for 1,013 yards and six touchdowns. In 2024, Ayomanor has 31 catches for 388 yards and four touchdowns.


24. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Deone Walker, DT

The Texans could target an understudy for Laremy Tunsil come 2026.

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


25. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Kendrick Law, WR, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Earnest Greene, OT

The Ravens could use more receiver talent to go with Zay Flowers.

Law (5-11, 201) had 15 catches for 135 yards in 2023, but he could be a breakout player in 2024 and 2025. Law has been injured thus far in 2024 and has six catches for 78 yards and a touchdown.

26. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Iapani Laloulu, C/G, Oregon

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Jonah Savaiinaea, OT

The 49ers could use more young talent for the inside of their offensive line.

Laloulu flashed ability while rotating for the Ducks in 2023. He could become a nice interior presence by the 2026 draft.


27. NFL Team Logo for Dolphins Miami Dolphins: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Mason Graham, DT

The Dolphins could use some cornerback youth.

Hairston was excellent for Kentucky in 2023, recording 66 tackles with six passes broken up and five interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 181-pounder has a good skill set and is instinctive. In 2024 Hairston has eight tackles with an interception, one sack, and one forced fumble.


28. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Omar Norman-Lott, DT

The Bills add a weapon to go with Keon Coleman.

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 has 15 receptions for 232 yards and a touchdown.

29. NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Josh Conerly, OT

Philadelphia grabs a replacement for Brandon Graham.

Kennedy (6-4, 240) has a good skill set and could be a breakout player in 2024 or 2025. Thus far, he has 14 tackles and .5 sacks but has put a lot of pressure on the quarterback.


30. NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Tre Wilson III, WR, Florida

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Nick Emmanwori, S

The Bengals grab Joe Burrow another weapon.

Wilson flashed impressive ability and serious quickness with the Gators in 2023. The 5-foot-10, 181-pounder has playmaking potential for the NFL. In 2024, Wilson has 19 catches for 266 yards and a touchdown.

31. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Damari Brown, CB, Miami

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Kelvin Banks, OT

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

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. In 2024, Brown was injured in the season opener and is expected to be back late in the regular season.


32. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Ethan Burke, DE, Texas

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/25/24): Tyler Booker, G

The Lions could use more defensive end talent to pair with Aidan Hutchinson.

Burke played well in 2023, recording 41 tackles, one forced fumble, and 5.5 sacks. He ate up the Alabama offensive line in Week 2. The 6-foot-6, 257-pounder has upside to grow as he gains experience. In 2024, Burke has nine tackles with an interception and two passes defended.