2026 NFL mock draft first round picks?

Tbh I think someone trades into the top 5 for Nico. His arm talent is just glitched. The Raiders or Saints are definitely gonna mortgage their whole future to get him, watch.
 
Early 2026 NFL mock drafts say that the Raiders will pick QB Fernando Mendoza first overall, then Arvell Reese will go to the Jets and Francis Mauigoa will go to the Cardinals. Rueben Bain Jr., Carnell Tate, and Caleb Downs are other top picks, but the order may change before the draft.
 
Early predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft say that quarterbacks and edge rushers could take over the first round. People often talk about prospects like Arch Manning and Kadyn Proctor as possible top picks. But before draft day, mock drafts change a lot based on how well college players do and what teams need.
 
The following is a sample of first round mock NFL draft picks of experts and fan mock drafts made in this year:
Las Vegas Raiders - QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana.

  • New York Jets - LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State.
  • Arizona Cardinals - OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami (FL).
  • Tennessee Titans - EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (FL).
  • New York Giants - WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State.
  • Cleveland Browns - OT Spencer Fano, Utah.
  • Washington Commanders - Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson.
  • New Orleans Saints - DE David Bailey, Texas Tech.
 
According to early NFL Draft projections, quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive edge rushers will take up the first round. Weak offensive teams might want to have quarterbacks, and other teams should concentrate on enhancing defense. Mock drafts are hypothetical and alter depending on college performance, injuries and team requirements. The scouts assess the potential of players, their athletic skills and stability and then make final decisions.
 
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