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



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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
Last update: Saturday, Nov. 23, 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: Chaz Chambliss, LB, Georgia

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Quinn Ewers, QB

By the 2026 draft, the Browns could use some young linebacker talent that can also help rush the passer across from Myles Garrett

Chambliss has provided some clutch plays for the Bulldogs in 2024 while recording 32 tackles with 5.5 sacks. The 6-foot-2, 250-pounder has versatility as a run defender and pass rusher.


18. NFL Team Logo for Cowboys Dallas Cowboys: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Kenneth Grant, DT

By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cowboys could use a young receiver to pair with CeeDee Lamb.

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 48 catches for 660 yards and six touchdowns.


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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Jordan Burch, DT

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

Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia and he has been disruptive for Clemson. Thus far in 2024, he has two sacks and 16 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) has upside to be better in 2025.

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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Benjamin Morrison, 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 49 catches for 478 yards with two touchdowns.

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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Will Johnson, CB

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: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Mike Green, DE

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

In 2024, Jackson has 35 tackles with five 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: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Mykel Williams, DE

The Bucs take an understudy for Mike Evans.

Bernard has played well in 2024, with 35 catches for 543 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 209-pounder has the upside to produce more in 2025.


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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Josh Conerly, OT

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: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Jalon Walker, OLB

The Ravens take a linebacker to replace Patrick Queen.

Hill (6-3, 235) was impressive as a true freshman in 2023, and it looked like he was scratching the surface of his ability. He totaled 67 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes defended. In 2024, Hill has 50 tackles with 5.5 sacks and an interception.


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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Omarr Norman-Lott, DT

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: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Mason Graham, DT

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 has 31 receptions for 457 yards and four touchdowns.


28. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Jihaad Campbell, LB

The Bills add a weapon to go with Keon Coleman.

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 had eight tackles with an interception, one sack, and one forced fumble.


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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Malachi Starks, S

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 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks but has put a lot of pressure on the quarterback.

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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): 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 has 46 receptions for 713 yards and five touchdowns. Anderson has a lot of upside to develop.


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

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Tyleik Williams, DT

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: Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida

2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 11/23/24): Tyler Booker, G

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

Badger has played well in 2024 despite injuries and inconsistent quarterback play with Florida. The 6-foot-1, 192-pound Badger has quality size to go along with quickness. In 2024 he has 30 receptions for 691 yards and three touchdowns. If Badger returns to the Gators in 2025, he could have a massive season with D.J. Lagway at quarterback.