2026 NFL Mock Re-Draft: Round 5

141. Houston Texans: Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
The Texans haven’t addressed their secondary yet, which is something every team likes to do in the draft.

Zakee Wheatley is considered a sleeper safety prospect. He was stout against the run for Penn State.

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142. Tennessee Titans: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
Chig Okonkwo is with the Redskins, so the Titans will want to add another tight end.

Joe Royer can make plays in the passing game, but must improve his blocking.

143. Arizona Cardinals: Max Llewellyn, DE, Iowa
Another edge rusher is one of many things the Cardinals need.

Max Llewellyn improved his pass-rushing ability throughout his collegiate career. He has plenty of upside, as he could continue to improve.

144. Chicago Bears: Joshua Josephs, DE, Tennessee
How have the Bears not addressed their poor edge rush yet?

Joshua Josephs has the potential to be a designated pass rusher in the pros.

145. Los Angeles Chargers: Logan Taylor, G, Boston College
Another offensive lineman makes sense, given the Chargers’ severe blocking issues last year.

Logan Taylor is a strong lineman, but lacks any sort of quickness.

146. Cleveland Browns: Joe Fagnano, QB, Connecticut
It feels like the Browns will draft a quarterback at some point, but who knows with them anymore?

Joe Fagano was an extremely accurate passer last year. He threw just one interception.

147. Washington Redskins: Patrick Payton, DE, LSU
The Redskins added some edge rushers in free agency, but two of them were signed to just 1-year deals.

Patrick Payton is raw and needs to add bulk, but he has immense upside.

148. Cleveland Browns: Justin Joly, TE, N.C. State
The Browns lost David Njoku, so they’ll be looking for another tight end to pair with Harold Fannin.

Justin Joly is a great athlete with outstanding hands, but he’s undersized and doesn’t block well.

149. Cleveland Browns: Anez Cooper, G, Miami
The Browns need some depth upgrades in the interior of their offensive line.

Anez Cooper is strong at the point of attack. He’s a stout run blocker.

150. New Orleans Saints: L.T. Overton, DE, Alabama
The Saints were expected to address their pass rush much earlier than this.

L.T. Overton projects as a five-technique. He’s a tough defender with good quickness and athleticism.

151. Miami Dolphins: Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
The Dolphins have a miserable secondary that needs at least two or perhaps even three new cornerbacks.

Chandler Rivers is an instinctive and tough corneback, but is short.

152. Cleveland Browns: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
The Browns will be looking to add a depth piece at cornerback at some point.

Charles Demmings has good height and potential, but was flagged too often.

Pick change; previously Jaydn Ott, RB

153. Green Bay Packers: Tim Keenan, DT, Alabama
The Packers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a defensive line in search of perhaps two upgrades.

Tim Keenan is a nose tackle who is solid in run support, but doesn’t generate much quarterback pressure.

154. Baltimore Ravens: Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama
The Ravens lost a couple of tight ends this offseason, so they could add multiple players at the position.

Josh Cuevas flashed some ability as a receiver, though he wasn’t overly productive at Alabama.

155. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt
The Buccaneers don’t have a viable backup quarterback on their roster.

Diego Pavia was a winner throughout college, but he’s just 5-foot-9 and has severe limitations for the NFL.

156. Indianapolis Colts: Logan Fano, DE, Utah
I could see the Colts drafting two edge rushers, given their major need at the position.

Logan Fano is a high-effort edge who plays the run very well.

157. Detroit Lions: Pat Coogan, C, Indiana
The Lions really missed Frank Ragnow last year, so they’ll have to find a new center.

Pat Coogan is limited in athleticism, but he’s a tough run blocker who has been reliable in pass protection.

158. Carolina Panthers: Cameron Ball, DT, Arkansas
The Panthers don’t have the best depth on the defensive line, so they could use another mid-round pick to fix this issue.

Cameron Ball is a run-lane plugger who needs to show more of a pass-rush ability.

159. Minnesota Vikings: Malik Benson, WR, Oregon
The Vikings lost Jalen Nailor, so they could use another weapon.

Malik Benson is a speedy threat whose hands improved over his collegiate career, but happens to be a limited route runner.

160. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Billy Schrauth, G, Notre Dame
The Buccaneers have great tackle play, but their interior blocking needs work.

Billy Schrauth is great in pas protection, but he has an extensive injury history.

161. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati
Two receivers make sense for the Steelers in this draft, given their lack of depth at the position.

Jeff Caldwell is a massive, lengthy receiver with great speed. However, he’s a poor route runner who drops lots of passes.

162. Baltimore Ravens: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
The Ravens would ideally draft a center earlier than this after losing Tyler Linderbaum.

Sam Hecht has supposedly maxed out his frame, so there’s not much upside. He has below-average power.

163. Minnesota Vikings: Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky
The Vikings have met with a bunch of mid-round running backs, which makes sense.

Seth McGowan is a patient runner with great vision, but didn’t have many explosive plays in college.

164. Jacksonville Jaguars: Devin Moore, CB, Florida
The Jaguars will need to improve their cornerback depth to give them a better chance against Josh Allen.

Devin Moore is a very tall cornerback with a knack for intercepting passes, but has an extensive injury history.

165. Tennessee Titans: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
The Titans missed out on Jeremiyah Love, so here’s a new running back.

Kaytron Allen is a phyical runner who generates yards after contact.

166. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffery M’ba, DT, SMU
The Jaguars are expected to really focus on their defensive line, as reported by Charlie Campbell.

Jeffery M’ba is a quality pass rusher (five sacks last year) with a nice skill set and upside.

167. Buffalo Bills: George Gumbs Jr., OLB, Florida
The Bills could be looking for another pass rusher to help defeat Drake Maye.

George Gumbs is a raw edge rusher who has a high ceiling.

168. Buffalo Bills: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
The Bills should look into adding multiple defensive tackles, given their severe issues against the run last year.

Gracen Halton is an interior pass rusher and a disruptor.

169. Kansas City Chiefs: Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
Chris Jones won’t be around forever, so the Chiefs need to add a defensive tackle.

Rayshaun Benny is a great run defender, but needs to develop some pass-rushing moves.

170. Denver Broncos: Lance Mason, TE, Wisconsin
The Broncos were expected to address tight end earlier than this.

Lance Mason is a sound receiver, but has athletic and blocking limitations.

Pick change; previously Terion Stewart, RB

171. New England Patriots: V.J. Payne, S, Kansas State
The Patriots have to add multiple safeties because they are weak at the position.

V.J. Payne is a big safety who possesses great strength and some ability to play deep free safety.

172. New Orleans Saints: Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri
Receiver No. 3, as the Saints completely replenish their poor group of wideouts.

Kevin Coleman is an undersized receiver, but could play in the slot while doubling as a kick returner.

173. Baltimore Ravens: Luke Altmeyer, QB, Illinois
The Ravens may want to spend some energy developing a viable backup for Lamar Jackson.

Luke Altmyer was a solid game manager for Illinois. He improved his accuracy over the course of his collegiate career.

174. Baltimore Ravens: Michael Taaffe, S, Texas
The Ravens could stand to add some depth to their secondary.

Michael Taaffe was strong in run support for the Longhorns.

175. Las Vegas Raiders: Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Everyone knows how bad the Raiders’ offensive line is. Their defensive line needs work as well.

Dontay Corleone is a massive nose tackle who was able to register 3.5 sacks a couple of seasons ago.

176. Kansas City Chiefs: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
The Chiefs don’t have much at receiver, save for Rashee Rice, who can’t stand out of trouble.

Deion Burks is small, but has terrific play-making ability.

177. Miami Dolphins: Alex Harkey, G, Oregon
The Dolphins need way more than one offensive lineman to improve Malik Willis’ protection.

Alex Harkey is a nasty run blocker, but must improve his pass protection.

178. Philadelphia Eagles: Ar’maj Reed-Adams, G, Texas A&M
Another offensive lineman for the Eagles, who really need to fix their woeful blocking from last year.

Ar’maj Reed-Adams is a strong and lengthy blocker, but he’s not quick and commits lots of penalties.

179. San Francisco 49ers: Deven Eastern, DE/DT, Minnesota
The 49ers could use another defensive lineman for depth purposes.

Deven Eastern has a massive frame and can play in both the 4-3 and 3-4. He had 2.5 sacks last year.

180. Miami Dolphins: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
The Dolphins need to look at safety, which is very bleak for them right now.

Kamari Ramsey has excellent coverage skills.

181. Detroit Lions: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
Jared Goff is getting up there in age, so the Lions will have to find a young quarterback.

Taylen Green has great athleticism and arm strength, but is extremely raw as a passer. Some teams believe he should move to receiver.





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