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

Even if Courtland Sutton is re-signed, the Broncos could be looking for more receiver talent for Bo Nix.

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.

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

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.

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

With Virginia Tech, Chaplin (6-7, 338) was one of the top left tackles in the ACC in 2024. He improved as a blocker after a solid debut season as a starter in 2023 for the Hokies. Chaplin has excellent size with impressive movement skills for such a big blocker. He has the potential to be a top-50 pick next April with a strong season in the SEC.

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

In 2024, Perkins had 16 tackles before suffering a season-ending injury early in the year. 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.

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Pittsburgh adds a potential long-term starting quarterback.

Nussmeier (6-2, 200) spent a few seasons as the backup to Jayden Daniels, but now he has taken advantage of the opportunity to start and has turned himself into a legit prospect for the NFL. Nussmeier completed 64 percent of his passes for 4,403 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. There is no doubt that Nussmeier has the arm talent to be a pro starter, as he has a powerful arm that has no issue going vertically downfield. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Nussmeier is getting good pro preparation from Brian Kelly, and Nussmeier looks like an early-round prospect for the 2025 or 2026 NFL Draft.

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.

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.

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

Shelton saw some action as a freshman, filling in for injured left tackle Olu Fashanu, and then was a rotational contributor who also logged time at guard and center. After Fashanu moved on to the NFL, Shelton took over at left tackle for the Nittany Lions in 2024. The 6-foot-5, 308-pounder had a strong close to the 2024 season and put together some impressive tapes to end the season. Shelton has athletic ability and is technically sound with impressive patience. There could be some debate about whether he should be a guard or tackle in the NFL.

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.

The 49ers could use more offensive line youth.

Barber had some growing pains but also showed potential in 2023. In 2024, he got better as the season progressed and became a solid blocker to protect D.J. Lagway. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder could be a riser in 2025.

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.

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.

Taylor Decker will be in the last year of his contract in 2026, and the Lions could put his big salary towards re-signing the likes of Aidan Hutchinson, Brian Branch, Sam LaPorta, and Jameson Williams. Here’s a tackle to pair with Penei Sewell.

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.

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.

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.

Philadelphia grabs some offensive line youth.

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.