The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here and it's time for my final 2026 NFL Mock Draft! These 1st round projections are based on the current NFL Draft Order and with no trades projected, although a few trades wouldn't be a surprise. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders is a LOCK, but beyond the top spot, things are wide open. This in-depth analysis provides a crucial look at how the 2026 NFL Draft could unfold.
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FINAL 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 Projections
Tom's Final 2026 NFL Mock Draft:
#1 Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)
#2 New York Jets: Arvell Reese (EDGE, Ohio State)
#3 Arizona Cardinals: David Bailey (EDGE, Texas Tech)
#4 Tennessee Titans: Jeremyiah Love (RB, Notre Dame)
#5 New York Giants: Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)
#6 Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano (OT, Utah)
#7 Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State)
#8 New Orleans Saints:Jordyn Tyson (WR, Arizona State)
#9 Kansas City Chiefs: Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State)
#10 New York Giants (via Cincinnati Bengals): Vega Ioane (OG, PSU)
#11 Miami Dolphins: Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami FL)
#12 Dallas Cowboys: Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)
#13 Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons): Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon)
#14 Baltimore Ravens: Rueben Bain (EDGE, Miami FL)
#15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akheem Mesidor (EDGE, Miami FL)
#16 New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts): Makai Lemon (WR, USC)
#17 Detroit Lions: Kadyn Proctor (OT, Alabama)
#18 Minnesota Vikings: Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon)
#19 Carolina Panthers: KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)
#20 Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers): Keldric Faulk (EDGE, Auburn)
#21 Pittsburgh Steelers: Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia)
#22 Los Angeles Chargers: Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio State)
#23 Philadelphia Eagles: Max Iheanachor (OT, Arizona State)
#24 Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars): Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana)
#25 Chicago Bears: Caleb Lomu (OT, Utah)
#26 Buffalo Bills: Malachi Lawrence (EDGE, UCF)
#27 San Francisco 49ers: Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)
#28 Houston Texas: Blake Miller (OT, Clemson)
#29 Kansas City Chiefs (via Rams): Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee)
#30 Miami Dolphins (via Denver Broncos): Chris Johnson (CB, SDSU)
#31 New England Patriots: T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson)
#32 Seattle Seahawks: Chase Bisontis (OG, Texas A&M)
With the 2026 NFL Draft just around the corner, NFL Daily host Tom Downey unveils his final Round 1 projections. This detailed mock draft lays out all 32 first-round selections, predicting Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. While presented without trades, Downey discusses various NFL trade rumors, hinting at the potential for significant shake-ups beyond the initial picks. Viewers will gain insight into potential team targets and the overall landscape of the upcoming draft's opening round.
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