* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/24)
2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 10/8): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (10/3)
2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 9/3): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2027 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (8/16)
(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 9/27/25): Nyck Harbor, WR
The Seahawks could grab some edge rush youth in 2026 or 2027.
In three games, Traore has 12 tackles and a sack. 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: Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M |
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2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): Kayden Proctor, OT
The Cardinals add more edge rush talent to their defense.
In 2025, Kennedy has six 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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Denver Broncos: Bryce Young, DE, Notre Dame |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): Jude Bowry, OT
By the 2027 draft, Denver could be seeking some edge rush youth.
Young (6-7, 273) has a good skill set with a ton of upside. Thus far in 2025, Young has seven 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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Atlanta Falcons: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): NONE
The Falcons could use more young linebacker talent by the 2027 NFL Draft.
In 2025, Brown has 27 tackles with one sack and one pass 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 9/27/25): Jermod McCoy, CB and Arvell Reese, LB
By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams could target a young receiver to pair with Puka Nacua.
Thus far in 2025, Wingo has 13 receptions for 190 yards and three 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 9/27/25): Denzel Boston, WR
In the next year or two, the Patriots could target a young tight end for Drake Maye.
In 2025, Klare has four receptions for 48 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: Mario Carver, WR, Texas A&M |
2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): Jeremiyah Love, RB and David Bailey, DE
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.
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 20 catches for 443 yards and four touchdowns.
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Washington Commanders: K.J. Bolden, S, Georgia |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): Jeremiyah Love, RB
Washington grabs some safety youth.
In 2025, Bolden has 16 tackles with an interception and one pass 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 9/27/25): Francis Mauigoa, OT
Houston could use some young talent at linebacker.
In 2025, Simmons has six tackles. 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: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): Will Lee, CB
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In 2025, Branch has 11 receptions for 181 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.
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San Francisco 49ers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): L.T. Overton, DT
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: James Smith, DT, Alabama |
2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): Kamari Ramsey, S
The Bills add some interior defensive line talent to go with Ed Oliver.
The 6-foot-3, 297-pound Smith has a lot of talent and could break out in 2025 or 2026. He has flashed some disruptive ability in the early going of 2025. Smith has seven tackles thus far.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): Drew Shelton, OT
The Eagles are going to have to decide if they can afford to re-sign both Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. Davis might be the odd man out and they could draft a younger, cheaper nose tackle to go with Carter.
In 2025, McKinley has three 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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Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Harris, CB, Georgia |
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 9/27/25): Caleb Branks, DT
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 9/27/25): Kenyon Sadiq, TE
The Chiefs could use more long-term weapons for Pat Mahomes.
Thus far in 2025, Horton has nine receptions for 105 yards and two 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 9/27/25): 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.
