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2026 NFL MOCK DRAFT

CBS 2026 NFL Mock Draft: All 32 First Round Picks Ahead of Pittsburgh

1. Raiders

Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The consensus QB1. Vegas finally gets its franchise passer.

2. Jets

David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Explosive pass rusher who fits the modern AFC East arms race.

3. Cardinals

Arvell Reese, EDGE/LB, Ohio State
Elite athlete, huge upside, scheme chess piece.

4. Titans

Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Rare top-five RB talent. Offensive identity pick.

5. Giants

Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Protect the quarterback first. Massive plug-and-play lineman.

6. Browns

Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Athletic tackle with long-term LT ceiling.

7. Commanders

Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Big-bodied WR1 traits. Gives Jayden Daniels another star.

8. Saints

Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Local fit. Physical cover corner with SEC polish.

9. Chiefs

Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Speed + YAC + explosive offense fit.

10. Patriots

Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
Belichick-style interior disruptor even without Bill there.

11. Dolphins

Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
Too much value to pass up. Instant juice off edge.

12. Cowboys

Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Smart, versatile, tone-setting defender. Dallas loves multipurpose DBs.

13. Rams

Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Polished route runner, local star, Sean McVay weapon.

14. Ravens

Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Classic Ravens move: mismatch weapon with toughness.

15. Buccaneers

Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
Nasty mauler who upgrades interior instantly.

16. Colts

Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Range, speed, blitz value. Could rise even higher.

17. Lions

Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Detroit reloads trenches as always.

18. Seahawks

Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Length and traits fit Seattle identity.

19. Panthers

Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Reliable target for Bryce Young.

20. Texans

Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
Rotational monster with upside.

21. Jaguars

Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Big nickel / LB hybrid. Defensive tone changer.

22. Steelers

Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Steelers finally swing on upside at QB.

23. Chargers

Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
High-motor edge who fits Harbaugh toughness.

24. Vikings

A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
Versatile secondary chess piece.

25. Bears

Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
Pass rush need too obvious to ignore.

26. Falcons

Max Klare, TE, Purdue
Athletic middle-of-field target.

27. 49ers

Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Succession plan for aging OL.

28. Broncos

Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
Sticky cover man, helps AFC West battles.

29. Packers

Christen Miller, DL, Georgia
Strong trenches value.

30. Bengals

Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Big red-zone complement to Chase/Higgins concepts.

31. Eagles

CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
You know how this goes: Georgia defender to Philly.

32. Bills

Jake Slaughter, C, Florida
Protect Josh Allen, stabilize interior.