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: Mateo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon

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

Uiagalelei was a beast for the Ducks in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with two forced fumbles, one interception, one pass batted, and 38 tackles. The 6-foot-5, 270-pounder has good size, strength, and athleticism.


18. NFL Team Logo for Commanders Washington Commanders: Peter Woods, DE, Clemson

The Commanders could use more long-term answers on the defensive line.

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 Cardinals Arizona Cardinals: Elijah Pritchett, OT, Alabama

Unless Jonah Williams can finally stay healthy, Arizona is going to need more offensive line talent.

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


20. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Daniel Harris, CB, Georgia

The Rams could use more long-term starters at cornerback.

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.


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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: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

In the next draft, the Packers could target cornerback help to replace Jaire Alexander and/or Eric Stokes.

Delane is an instinctive defender 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.

23. NFL Team Logo for Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Suntarine Perkins, LB, Ole Miss

The Bucs add some young linebacker talent.

Perkins was a dangerous quarterback hunter for the Rebels in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with 60 tackles and an interception. He had 38 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2023. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder needs to gain weight and get stronger for the NFL.

24. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia

The Texans could add more offensive line talent to go with Aireontae Ersery.

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.


25. NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina

The Bengals add some young defensive back talent.

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.

26. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

The 49ers take an understudy for Trent Williams.

The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Miller has been a starting tackle for Clemson. He is a good athlete with quickness and agility on the edge. Miller could stand to get stronger and play with more physicality.


27. NFL Team Logo for Chargers Los Angeles Chargers: Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida

Joey Bosa is gone, and Khalil Mack is not a long-term starter. Here is a young edge rusher for Los Angeles.

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.


28. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

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

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.


29. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami

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

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.


30. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson

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

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.


31. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Amare Farrell, CB, Indiana

The Ravens add more long-term cornerback talent.

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.

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 tackle for the Utes.