2026 Mock Draft - ROUND 1
Updated 5/3/26
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1) Cardinals - Arch Manning, QB, Texas (6'4", 225 lbs) - The Cardinals have enough talent on their roster to where they shouldn't be drafting in this spot. However, they play in a brutally tough division, and lack a franchise signal caller. Manning is poised to have a huge season
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2) Dolphins - Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State (6'3", 223 lbs) - The Dolphins will undoubtedly take their lumps this season, and will once again be looking to plug holes on both sides of the ball. Malik Willis will need a WR1, and Smith might be the best WR to come out since Calvin Johnson.
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3) Jets - Dante Moore, QB, Oregon (6'3", 206 lbs) - The Jets are another team in need of a franchise QB. Moore should make it a great season and prove himself worthy of a top-5 selection.
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​4) Browns - Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State (6'1", 208 lbs) - The run on QBs continues. Sayin looked great last season, and should take the next step in 2026. His team is loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, which will benefit him greatly.
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5) Raiders - Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas (6'3", 245 lbs) - The Raiders would love to add another premier EDGE defender to their fold. Simmons should be nothing short of excellent again this year.
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6) Falcons - Cam Coleman, WR, Texas (6'3", 201 lbs) - Assuming Michael Penix has a decent season, the Falcons won't target a QB here. They opt to get him a great WR1 target instead. Coleman should light it up this year.
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7) Titans - Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame (6'2”, 180 lbs) - The Titans scored well in the draft by adding Carnell Tate and Keldric Faulk to their squad. They take another step forward by selecting the nation's best CB in Moore.
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​8) Panthers - Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas (6'7", 312 lbs) - The Panthers signed Rasheed Walker to play in Ikem Ekwonu's stead while he's recovering from an injury. However, both players are set to become UFAs in 2027. So, an OT will get looks. Goosby could be the OT1 in this draft.
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9) Saints - Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina (6'5", 240 lbs) - The Saints need a long-term replacement for Cam Jordan, someone that can be their new EDGE1. Stewart fills the void.
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10) Giants - Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU (6'5", 330 lbs) - Andrew Thomas would need to have a great season in order for the Giants to steer themselves away from this selection. Seaton is the OT1 on many bords out there.​
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12) Jets (via Colts) -
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