* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (10/31)
2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 9/3): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2027 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (10/22)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)
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Seattle Seahawks: Boubacar Traore, DE, Notre Dame |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Chris Bell, WR
The Seahawks could grab some edge rush youth in 2026 or 2027.
In three games, Traore has 27 tackles and 6.5 sacks with a forced fumble. The 6-foot-5, 247-pound Troure has some speed and explosion at the point of attack. Traore is said to be extremely talented with an early-round skill set. In 2024, Traore had 12 tackles and three sacks and looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential.
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Arizona Cardinals: Bryce Young, DE, Notre Dame |
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2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Jude Bowry, OT
The Cardinals add more edge rush talent to their defense.
Young (6-7, 273) has a good skill set with a ton of upside. Thus far in 2025, Young has 13 tackles with one sack and one pass broken up. In 2024, he flashed his talent with 23 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He is part of a talented group of ends, but he could break out before the 2027 NFL Draft.
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Denver Broncos: Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Francis Mauigoa, OT
By the 2027 draft, Denver could be seeking some edge rush youth.
In 2025, Kennedy has eight tackles and one sack. The 6-foot-3, 239-pound Kennedy flashed in 2024 with speed and athleticism off the edge. He could take on a bigger role as he was buried on the depth chart. Kennedy has the upside to break out in 2025 or 2026.
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Atlanta Falcons: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): NONE
The Falcons could use more young linebacker talent by the 2027 NFL Draft.
In 2025, Brown has 49 tackles with 2.5 sacks and two passes broken up. Brown impressed in 2024 with 80 tackles, five sacks, and three passes broken up. The 6-foot-2, 235-pounder has good instincts.
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Los Angeles Rams: Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): John Mateer, QB and Amare Farrell, CB
By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams could target a young receiver to pair with Puka Nacua.
Thus far in 2025, Wingo has 24 receptions for 320 yards and four touchdowns. In 2024, Wingo caught 29 receptions for 472 yards with two touchdowns. At 6-foot-2, 214 pounds, he flashed a lot of upside to be better as he gains experience.
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New England Patriots: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Nyck Harbor, WR
In the next year or two, the Patriots could target a young tight end for Drake Maye.
In 2025, Klare has 20 receptions for 204 yards and a touchdown. Klare was a dangerous receiver for Purdue in 2024, hauling in 51 receptions for 685 yards and four touchdowns. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State.
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Dallas Cowboys: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): David Bailey, DE and Arvell Reese, LB
The Cowboys will have to decide whether they re-sign George Pickens. Even if he is brought back, Dallas could consider adding a speed receiver to go with him and CeeDee Lamb.
In 2025, Branch has 35 receptions for 362 yards and two touchdowns. Branch (5-10, 180) flashed with the Bulldogs in 2024 with 47 receptions for 503 yards and a touchdown. He was capable of producing more, but Georgia dealt with streaky quarterback play with Carson Beck.
Click links to see the Cowboys' picks across all rounds:
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Washington Commanders: K.J. Bolden, S, Georgia |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Jeremiyah Love, RB
Washington grabs some safety youth.
In 2025, Bolden has 33 tackles with an interception and two passes broken up. In a talented secondary, Bolden (6-0, 185) was able to earn playing time as a freshman and had an excellent debut next to Malaki Starks. Bolden totaled 59 tackles with one interception, one pass broken up, one sack, and one forced fumble. After gaining some experience, Bolden could be even better. He could stand to add some weight to his frame for tackling in the NFL.
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Houston Texans: Collin Simmons, LB, Texas |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Isaiah World, OT
Houston could use some young talent at linebacker.
In 2025, Simmons has 19 tackles, seven sacks, and one pass broken up. In 2024, Simmons had an excellent debut for Texas and showed serious pass-rush ability with nine sacks. He also had three forced fumbles, 48 tackles, two passes defended, and one interception. Simmons (6-3, 245) has upside and could be even better after gaining experience.
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Baltimore Ravens: Mario Carver, WR, Texas A&M |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Keldric Faulk, DE
DeAndre Hopkins is not a long-term contributor. The Ravens could look to add more receiver talent.
Carver is an explosive receiver with dangerous speed to challenge defenses deep downfield. The 5-foot-9, 165-pounder is small, but he is very fast. In 2025, Carver has 35 catches for 668 yards and four touchdowns.
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San Francisco 49ers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Caleb Lomu, OT
The 49ers grab a replacement for Trent Williams.
Freeling (6-7, 315) broke into the starting lineup in 2024 and impressed with the Bulldogs. He could be a prospect that rises over the next two seasons.
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Buffalo Bills: Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Jermod McCoy, CB
The Bills add some interior defensive line talent to go with Ed Oliver.
In 2025, McKinley has seven tackles and one sack. McKinley flashed big-time upside and ability in 2024 with three sacks. McKinley (6-6, 308) could rise high for his draft class.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Baker, OT, Texas |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Zion Young, DE
The Eagles add a tackle to replace the aging Lane Johnson.
The 6-foot-4, 308-pound Baker has a lot of talent and upside to improve. He has technique issues to clean up, but he has an excellent skill set. Baker has size, speed, and athleticism to be a starting edge protector.
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Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Harris, CB, Georgia |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Caleb Downs, S
The Bengals could use more help at cornerback.
In 2025, Harris has three tackles. 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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Kansas City Chiefs: Isaiah Horton, WR, Alabama |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Denzel Boston, WR
The Chiefs could use more long-term weapons for Pat Mahomes.
Thus far in 2025, Horton has 22 receptions for 272 yards and five touchdowns. Horton (6-4, 205) is a big receiver who looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential in 2024. He caught 56 passes for 616 yards and five touchdowns. Horton has good size and could improve after gaining experience.
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Detroit Lions: Wilkin Formby, OT, Alabama |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 10/22/25): Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE
The Lions are going to have a hard time affording large extensions with Aidan Hutchinson, Brian Branch, and Sam LaPorta. Taylor Decker is aging and expensive. The Lions could draft his replacement and devote his salary towards those young veterans.
Formby (6-7, 324) is a big tackle with a lot of upside. He could be a riser over 2025 and 2026.
