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 Bears Chicago Bears: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

Grady Jarrett was a questionable signing last spring, and he has been a big disappointment in Chicago. The Bears could use more defensive tackle youth and talent.

Woods has 21 tackles with one sack and a pass batted. 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 as he gains experience.



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18. NFL Team Logo for Browns Cleveland Browns: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

The Browns could use more young receiver talent.

Tyson has 57 catches for 628 yards and eight touchdowns. Tyson was a dangerous weapon for the Sun Devils in 2024 as he hauled in 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tyson is fast with easy acceleration. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has adequate size and showed some serious speed and explosiveness in 2022 when he averaged 21.4 yards per reception (22-470-4).



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19. NFL Team Logo for Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

The Steelers need more cornerback youth.

Cisse has been an impressive cover corner for South Carolina in 2025. He has 19 tackles with an interception, three passes batted, and a forced fumble. In 2024, he had 28 tackles with five passes broken up. The 6-foot, 190-pounder has quality size to go with speed and athleticism. He could be a starting man corner in the NFL.


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20. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

The 49ers could use some young blocking talent to protect Brock Purdy.

Lomu forms a formidable tackle tandem for the Utes with Spencer Fano. Lomu might not have quite as good a skill set as Fano, but Lomu is an athletic blocker who could have starting potential for the NFL. The 6-foot-6, 304-pound Lomu is agile, nimble, quick, and has natural size. Lomu needs to improve on his technique, but he has upside to work with.


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21. NFL Team Logo for Chargers Los Angeles Chargers: A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon

The Chargers could use more young talent on the inside of their line.

In 2025, Washington has 20 tackles with a sack and four passes broken up. Washington (6-3, 330) is known to have an excellent skill set and upside. He is very strong, physical, and has surprising speed and athleticism for a heavy defensive tackle. Last year, Washington was a rotational backup behind Derrick Harmon. In 2024, Washington totaled 10 tackles and two passes broken up.


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22. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville

The Chiefs need more playmakers and weapons for Pat Mahomes. Here’s a big outside receiver.

To open 2025, Bell has 44 catches for 638 yards and six touchdowns. Bell (6-2, 220) was a solid receiver for the Cardinals in 2024, catching 43 passes for 737 yards and four touchdowns. With a strong build, Bell is physical and tough, but he also has good speed and runs well for a thick-built receiver.


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23. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

The Rams could use more long-term starters at cornerback. Here’s a potential impact player for their defense.

McCoy has yet to play in 2025, but his 2024 tape was so good that he could still be a first-round pick. The 6-foot, 190-pound McCoy had an excellent sophomore season with 44 tackles, four interceptions, and seven passes broken up. He played well in 2023 with 31 tackles, two interceptions, and seven breakups. McCoy is an instinctive corner with good ball skills and a willing tackler.



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24. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Zion Young, DE, Missouri

The Lions have Marcus Davenport and Josh Paschal entering free agency after this season, and they need more consistent pass-rushing production across from Aidan Hutchinson.

Young has 25 tackles with five sacks and two passes batted thus far, and has been among the nation’s leaders in pressures. In 2024, Young had 41 tackles with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound Young has good size, length, and upside to develop. While Young has good size, he is also quick to close and shows good instincts as a rusher. Young could be a riser throughout the 2026 draft process.


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25. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M

Obviously, Tre White is not a long-term player. The Bills grab a corner to go with Maxwell Hairston and Christian Benford.

To open 2025, Lee has 32 tackles and four passes broken up. Lee (6-0, 190) has solid size for the NFL. Some sources say he is tough and good in man coverage. In 2024, Lee totaled 42 tackles with two interceptions, 10 passes broken up, and one forced fumble. He had 42 tackles with two picks and six breakups in 2023.


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26. NFL Team Logo for Seahawks Seattle Seahawks: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

The Seahawks could use more receiver talent to go with Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Boston has 44 catches for 668 yards and seven touchdowns. After Washington lost a trio of good receivers to the NFL, Boston 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.


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27. NFL Team Logo for Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State

The Bucs could use some young linebacker and edge rush talent. Lavonte David and Haason Reddick are not long-term starters anymore.

Thus far in 2025, Reese has 42 tackles with 5.5 sacks and two passes broken up. Team sources feel that Reese is a special player as they like his instincts in combination with being big and athletic. At 6-foot-4. 238 pounds, Reese is a large linebacker with a versatile skill set. In 2024, Reese had 43 tackles with .5 sacks as a rotational backup.

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28. NFL Team Logo for Broncos Denver Broncos: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

Denver could consider adding some youth to the offensive line.

Mauigoa was a star recruit and one of the top players in the nation. After choosing the Hurricanes, Mauigoa has been a starting tackle the past three seasons. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has a quality skill set with upside, but has not been dominant. Some team sources feel he might be better off moving inside to guard in the NFL, but he could be a starting right tackle or guard in the NFL.

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29. NFL Team Logo for Patriots New England Patriots: Nyck Harbor, WR, South Carolina

The Patriots could consider adding more young receiver talent for Drake Maye.

Harbor (6-5, 241) is a big receiver who has sprinter speed. For years, scouts have been talking him up to me as a prospect with an elite skill set. In 2025, he has 18 receptions for 332 yards and three touchdowns thus far. Until recently, Harbor was also a college track competitor as he is extremely fast. Harbor, has had some issues with his hands and is very raw as a route-runner. In 2024, Harbor had 26 catches for 376 yards and three scores.


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30. NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Philadelphia grabs a young tight end.

Thus far in 2025, Sadiq has 22 catches for 311 yards and five touchdowns. Sadiq flashed in 2024 with 24 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Sadiq is a dangerous receiver, and he has athletic upside. Team sources are raving about Sadiq as a talent and mismatch weapon. Even though he is not a big tight end, Sadiq blocks hard and really battles defenders.


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31. NFL Team Logo for Cowboys Dallas Cowboys: Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State

The Cowboys take some defensive end youth.

In 2025, Dennis-Sutton has 24 tackles with two sacks, two passes broken up, two forced fumbles, and a blocked punt. Dennis-Sutton (6-5, 272) is a big body at the point of attack, and he is a tough run defender. In 2024, he recorded 36 tackles, 6.5 sacks, three passes defended, and a forced fumble. He had 26 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2023. Dennis-Sutton is a good run defender who shows some variety in pass-rushing moves, some quickness to close, and is a tough presence to set the edge.


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32. NFL Team Logo for Colts Indianapolis Colts: L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama

The Colts could use more interior defensive line youth.

In 2025, Overton has 25 tackles and three sacks. Overton (6-5, 283) is a tough defender at the point of attack with height, length, quickness, and athleticism. In 2024, he totaled 42 tackles with two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defended.


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