2026 NFL mock draft: A surprising home for Jeremiyah Love in final mock

Now he gets to be the guy who saves Aaron Glenn's job or, more realistically, helps convince the Jets' next head coach to come to New York. The Jets will be a mess in 2026 as they line up chess pieces for 2027 and beyond with a war chest of draft picks. Bailey gets to be the face of that youth movement.

3. Arizona Cardinals: LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State

Needs: QB, OT, WR, LB, EDGE

Reese's versatility can help him plug holes in a few places along the defense but most notably as a pass rusher. He had 10 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks in his All-American 2025. But his work against the run will make him a three-down presence for a team in search of new stars around which it can build.

Arizona has taken the slow road back to respectability. Winning in 2026 will require a massive defensive effort. Thus, one of 2026's most athletic and versatile defenders gets his chance to be a superstar in the desert.

4. Tennessee Titans: WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State

Needs: EDGE, WR, LB, IOL, TE

There's been some traction for Jeremiyah Love to breach the top five here. It's reasonable, but helping Cam Ward will take more than just a do-it-all running back -- Christian McCaffrey couldn't make flawed quarterbacks better in Carolina, for example. Instead, Tennessee makes a minor reach for the surest thing at wideout in this year's draft; the latest link in an Ohio State chain of receivers.

Tate isn't a burner, but his ability to create separation makes him a viable WR1. It would also make Calvin Ridley's waning influence and the uneven play of second-year wideouts Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor easier to handle. His precise routes and timing give Ward a trustworthy "throw it before he's open" target who can help massage away his growing pains.

5. New York Giants: WR Makai Lemon, USC

Needs: DT, LB, IOL, WR, CB

Beef up John Harbaugh's defense with a Swiss Army Knife linebacker, or bolster Jaxson Dart in his efforts to prove he's a franchise quarterback? Sonny Styles may be an All-Pro in waiting, but off-ball linebacker is a less valuable position than wideout, so New York opts to give Malik Nabers a skilled running mate. If the Giants think Styles be available with their newly-acquired pick at No. 10, Lemon could be the call.

Lemon was a bit of an enigma at the combine, but his ability to shake cornerbacks and and plant-and-go acceleration makes him a weapon. He reads defenses with preternatural accuracy, leaving man coverage behind and finding soft spots in zone to move the chains with strong hands and top notch body control. His separation and ability to win at every level makes Dart's job juuuuust a bit easier -- and gives him another reason to stop running face-first into trouble.

6. Cleveland Browns: OT Spencer Fano, Utah

Needs: QB, OL, WR, CB, S, LB, EDGE

Yep, there's a lot of smoke that Dallas will use its two first round picks to trade up here and select Sonny Styles. Given Jerry Jones' love of do-it-all linebackers and perpetual desire to cash in his chips, it's reasonable. But the Cowboys need more help than a single first round pick can provide; as un-Cowboys as it may be, a trade back may be the best option (especially given the, uh, fluid nature of Reuben Bain's draft stock).

Thus, Cleveland keeps its pick and takes the top offensive lineman off my board. Fano combines absurd power and athleticism at 6-foot-6 and 305 pounds. That agility boosts his recovery when beaten, which will be an asset when squaring up with rookie mistakes and elite edge rushers. He's been a starter at left tackle since arriving at Utah and can have a similarly uplifting presence in Ohio.

7. Washington Commanders: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hurdles over USC cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Needs: WR, TE, IOL, RB, CB, S

Twist! With the top two wideouts off the board, Washington instead opts to flank Jayden Daniels with 2026's top tight end. It's a move that allows the team to work in two tight end sets with dynamic movers in Sadiq and the recently signed Chig Okonkwo while also leaving the door open for Zach Ertz to return in a veteran depth role.

Sadiq is a ludicrous athlete who brings in-line blocking chops. He can seal off running lanes or get out in space to deflect defensive backs. More importantly, he's got excellent speed up the seam and quick change-of-direction skills to snap off linebackers and slot corners. Pair that with solid hands and, baby, you've got a stew going.

8. New Orleans Saints: S Caleb Downs, Ohio State

Needs: CB, EDGE, DL, WR

Tate and Lemon are off the board. Travis Etienne's presence makes Jeremiyah Love a no-go. Bolstering Tyler Shough's playmaking corps will have to wait until Day 2.

Instead, New Orleans boosts a top 10 defense by adding one of 2026's most impactful and dynamic players. Downs can play deep or near the line of scrimmage and line up tracking slot receivers with ease. His NFL ceiling is "Brian Branch, but better." He's a fixer, plain and simple, who can help be the difference between good and great for the Saints.

9. Kansas City Chiefs: CB Mansoor Delane, LSU

Needs: CB, EDGE, WR, LB, S

Kansas City lost both Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie to the Rams (via free agency and trade), leaving the team in dire need of secondary help. Fortunately, last year's crash-out leaves the Chiefs in position to take the 2026 draft's first cornerback.

Delane led the SEC with 11 pass breakups and hauled in a pair of interceptions in 11 games. He can be trusted in single coverage on the sideline, with fluid hips and turn-and-go speed to keep up with NFL deep threats. He's so remarkably smooth, giving defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo a player he can trust from the moment Delane enters the facility.

10. New York Giants (via Cincinnati Bengals): LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State

Needs: EDGE, DL, LB, S, CB

The Giants traded away a defensive centerpiece to land this pick. Enter Dexter Lawrence's replacement; a different kind of athletic marvel who can star in the middle of the defense.

Styles is a former safety who plays like it (complimentary), using elite athleticism to create problems at every level. He has the speed to turn and run with slot receivers and the physicality to meet a running back at the line of scrimmage and leave him with nothing but regret. Now he gets to be a hole-filler and, importantly, dynamic blitzing presence behind the edge-rushing prowess of Brian Burns and Abdul Carter (and, if he sticks around, Kayvon Thibodeaux).

11. Minnesota Vikings (via proposed trade with Miami Dolphins): RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Needs: LB, S, DL, RB, TE

The Vikings, in dire need of support for J.J. McCarthy, cannot abide by Love's draft slide. Thus, a deal; Minnesota sends the 18th and 49th overall picks, as well as a 2027 fourth-rounder, to a needy Miami team in exchange for the 11th and 94th selections. It's a slight overpay for a relatively inexpensive position, but Love's immense skill set makes it worthwhile.

Love brings value as a runner (nearly seven yards per carry the last two seasons) and receiver (280 yards, three touchdowns in 12 games last fall). He could provide peak Le'Veon Bell reps for a team with an average run game around McCarthy in 2026. He's a bit of a luxury pick from a team with needs elsewhere, but aggression is a big part of the Vikings' philosophy. Now they get another player who can make this offense hum even with a subpar quarterback, maximizing playmakers around an iffy QB situation.

12. Dallas Cowboys: EDGE Rueben Bain, Miami

Needs: EDGE, DL, LB, S, CB

Dallas held tight and still managed to fill a major need at No. 12. Bain's arm length makes him a bit of a mystery in a draft low on superstars, but there's no arguing his production. Now he'll be tasked with boosting Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark and what was one of 2025's worst defenses.

Bain's arms delivered 9.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss in an All-American 2025. He's tremendously powerful and violently quick at the point of attack, making tackles wary with his punches and then, once they've braced for impact, wheeling around or cutting inside them to generate chaos.

13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons): OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami

Needs: LB, DL, S, EDGE… QB?

Les Snead did a very un-Les Snead thing last season, trading away a first round pick… to get another first round pick. Maximizing the Falcons' frustrations has led him to gold. Waiting at No. 13 is a player who could be 2026's top blocker.

Mauigoa is a rampart in pass protection, but he's truly devastating in space where his 315-pound frame flies upfield to demolish poor, poor linebackers. Now he gets to be Rob Havenstein's replacement -- and if he misses time due to a lingering back injury, Los Angeles has the personnel to thrive even as he rehabs this fall.

14. Baltimore Ravens: IOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Needs: IOL, EDGE, DL, WR, CB

Baltimore needs help on a rebuilt interior of its offensive line. The top interior lineman of the draft is available at No. 14. So while the Detroit Lions may offer up a hefty reward to jump three spots in the pecking order, general manager Eric DeCosta sits tight and gets a player who'll be an immediate floor-raiser up front.

The massive Nittany Lion is a brick wall at 330 pounds and has the quickness and aggression to create space at the second level. He can get out in front of Derrick Henry and create the space needed for one of the NFL's most prolific backs to bolt to green grass. His strength makes him a brick wall in pass protection and gives him the leverage to toss defensive linemen out of running lanes.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: EDGE Akheem Mesidor, Miami

Needs: EDGE, LB, CB, WR

Tampa's stagnation clears a path to take an experienced, win-now competitor. That's Mesidor, who'll bring six years of college experience to his age-25 rookie season. While he lacks the upside of Bain, he's available without a trade up that could cost a needy team valuable draft assets.

The beefy defender can play multiple roles, kicking inside to use his strength as a disruption or moving outside to bring pressure from the edge. That culminated in 17.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks in his Miami finale. Injuries are a concern, but his ability to add value against the pass and run give him the chance to make an immediate impact for a playoff team.

16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts): WR Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M

Needs: QB, WR, CB, LB, EDGE

Garrett Wilson split wide. Concepcion in the slot. Suddenly, Geno Smith -- or whomever is slinging passes for the Jets -- has some electricity to harness.

Concepcion is a playmaker the Jets badly need, capable of scoring from anywhere on the gridiron. That includes one rushing touchdown, two punt return scores and nine receiving touchdowns for the Aggies last fall. His acceleration and shiftiness create separation at the line of scrimmage against press coverage or well into routes in man. While he's not the big-bodied downfield threat New York needs (that'll come later), his ability to turn short passes into big gains would be an immediate cheat code for a team that keeps dying on the opening level.

17. Detroit Lions: OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia

Needs: OL, EDGE, LB, CB

Freeling has perhaps the highest potential of any lineman in the draft. He's also raw, having spent only a single season as a full-time starter in college. Granted, he was excellent for Georgia before lighting the combine on fire. Now he joins a roster that needs immediate help at tackle after Taylor Decker opted off the roster this offseason.

The Bulldog star was an absolute stud at the combine, posting some of the best all-around numbers in offensive line history. He's got long arms, quick countering and smooth lateral movement. While he's still got tools to add to his box, he lands with a franchise capable of taking him down every aisle of Home Depot.

18. Miami Dolphins (via proposed trade with Minnesota Vikings): WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana

Needs: CB, S, WR, TE, EDGE

Someone's gotta catch passes from Malik Willis. While the 11th overall pick might have been a little steep for Cooper, a spot at No. 18 makes more sense -- even if the trade back saw two need-filling edge rushers come off the board who could have otherwise been Dolphin targets.

Cooper's hands and body control are his headlines, as he has supreme focus and the ability to contort his way into almost impossible catches. But he can play inside and out, be an asset in gadget plays and has the fight-through-traffic traits capable of boosting Willis, even if his WR2 is either Malik Washington, Tutu Atwell or Jalen Tolbert.

19. Carolina Panthers: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee

Needs: CB, S, OT, TE, WR

Could this be a place to add another receiving arrow to Bryce Young's quiver? Both the young quarterback and head coach Dave Canales are facing a prove-it year, even after last season's division title. But with four wideouts and a tight end already off the board, Carolina instead opts to bolster the league's 24th-ranked passing defense.

McCoy missed all of 2025 due to a torn ACL. Then he rolled up at Tennessee's pro day and ran a 4.38-second 40 with a 38-inch vertical leap, assuaging recovery concerns. He's got fluid hips and the route and ball recognition to be trusted on a island, giving Jaycee Horn a trustworthy sideline companion.

20. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers): EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M

Needs: EDGE, DL, LB, S, CB

After landing Bain, pass rush isn't the priority it once was. But bolstering a defense with the league's seventh-worst sack rate isn't a one-man job. Fortunately, there's an in-state product with a dense resume of production -- 33 tackles for loss and 25 sacks over his last three seasons. While he may be a bit of a reach compared to most draft boards, Jerry Jones knows those accomplished college players can pay off (see: Travis Frederick in 2013).

The Texas A&M star handled the jump from Bowling Green with aplomb, racking up 11.5 sacks in 2025 to help push the Aggies to the College Football Playoff. While he doesn't have an enormous frame at 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds, his versatile pass rushing attack makes him an asset from the second level. He has elite closing speed and lateral quickness, which could make him a menace even to the most mobile quarterbacks.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

Needs: QB, WR, CB, S, G

Ty Simpson and a handful of solid wideout prospects remain on the board. But the Alabama quarterback is no sure thing. Instead, the Steelers opt to bolster, uh, whomever is throwing passes in 2026 and beyond by adding Tyson to a receiving corps already dotted with big bodied playmakers in DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman.

The 6-foot-2, 200 pound Tyson is a versatile player who can line up anywhere from the slot to the X, creating a headache for opposing defensive coordinators and limiting the double teams that hamstrung a shallow wideout group last fall. He is an explosive route runner who creates separation well, though he can suffer from a lack of discipline that brings some sloppiness to his game. In the right system, he can be 2026's top rookie wideout.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: S Dillon Theineman, Oregon

Needs: OG, LB, DL, EDGE, DB

Eljiah Molden cooled off after a hot start in LA. Tony Jefferson is 34 years old. There's room for upgrades across the Chargers' secondary. In comes a player no stranger to toiling after thriving at Purdue for two seasons, then playing a key role for a College Football Playoff Ducks team.

Thieneman is an uber-athletic safety who can fill multiple roles out of the secondary. He's got the closing speed to work as an over-the-top help defender and the lateral quickness to break on slot receivers and snuff out completions near the line of scrimmage. Now he gets to do a little bit of everything as part of Jim Harbaugh's last line of defense.

23. Philadelphia Eagles: S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is tackled by Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Needs: OT, EDGE, S, TE… WR?

Howie Roseman's last first round pick from Toledo was Quinyon Mitchell. Here, he returns to the MAC's DBU to reunite a pair of Rockets in his secondary.

McNeil-Warren is a big, rangy safety at 6-foot-4 with solid closing speed (a low 4.5-second 40) and the length to be a disruptor downfield. What shines brightest about him cannot be taught. McNeil-Warren has an innate nose for the ball. He forced eight fumbles his last three seasons and knocked down 10 passes over the last two years. Factor in steady downhill tackling and you've got a safety who can thrive in every aspect of the game.

24. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars): DL Caleb Banks, Florida

Needs: QB, OL, WR, CB, S, LB, EDGE

Cleveland's second Day 1 selection provides an opportunity to gamble on a high ceiling player with injury and consistency concerns. Banks is a nearly 330 pound monster whose gap-shooting ability and power in the middle would cut off quarterbacks' egress once Myles Garrett comes crashing into the pocket.

He's also got the anchor to prevent running lanes from opening up or can slice inside for big stops (seven tackles for loss in 2024). He and Mason Graham would keep Cleveland's defensive line operating with All-Pro potential, though he's still got plenty to learn to be a truly dynamic interior threat.

25. Chicago Bears: EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn

Needs: EDGE, DL, C, CB

Faulk's 6-foot-6, 275-pound frame gives him the bulk to line up at end across from Montez Sweat. Though he was more of a rising tide than a water spout in 2025, his ability to generate pressure and send blockers backward creates space for teammates to make plays, which could make the team's previous pass rushing splurges (Sweat, Dayo Odeyingbo) look a little better in 2026. Any pocket-crashing contributions he can make would be a balm for a burned defense that ranked just 27th in pressure rate last fall.

He's complete enough to be a three-down presence, working on the edge on passing plays and using his size and strength to hold his ground on handoffs. Though questions remain about his explosiveness, he's a player who can be a positive force even with modest counting stats.

26. Buffalo Bills: CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson

Needs: WR, EDGE, CB, LB, S

The board has turned out poorly for the Bills, as Denzel Boston has some Keon Coleman similarities and the edge rushing supply isn't ideal. Fortunately, they can bolster their secondary with a handful of great-not-elite cornerback prospects at No. 26.

That leads us to Terrell, who is capable of playing outside or in the slot, allowing the young duo of Maxwell Hairston and Christian Benford to keep their place in the prospective starting lineup. A.J.'s younger brother is on the smaller side at 5-foot-10, but makes up for this with a tenacious punch at the line of scrimmage and ability to turn and run in press coverage. He's got a higher floor than any other available corner, giving him the chance to compete immediately for a Bills team that suddenly has competition atop the AFC East.

27. San Francisco 49ers: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Needs: OL, S, WR, TE, RB

With Trent Williams' contract resolved, the 49ers have their tackle spots locked down for the immediate future. But Proctor could fill a role on the inside while biding his time, playing guard but kicking out to the edge should Williams get hurt or suffer an age related decline. At nearly 38 years old and without having played a full season since 2013, there's value there -- even if it's putting a lot on the rookie's plate.

Proctor is a misplaced fairy tale villain, slimming down to 350 pounds at the combine packed onto a 6-foot-7 frame. He's massive and powerful, and while his technique needs refinement his ceiling is as high as anyone in the draft. He can be a mauler inside or out, which gives him a slight edge over a more polished blocker like Blake Miller at No. 27.

28. Houston Texans: OT Blake Miller, Clemson

Needs: OL, DT, RB, TE

The Texans' offensive line is in a near-perpetual state of flux. Enter one of college football's most consistent and battle-tested blockers.

The three-time All-ACC right tackle has a strong anchor to repel power rushes and the lateral quickness to stay in front of speed rushes. He doesn't recover as cleanly as the guys in the top tier of tackles, but he's got an NFL build and high floor to allow him to contribute immediately. He's a solid run blocker and a true team player, suggesting he could kick inside if needed as an early detour to his pro potential. He's got the ability to usurp Aireontae Ersery at tackle or serve as insurance should Ed Ingram or Wyatt Teller backslide at guard.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (via Los Angeles Rams): LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech

Needs: CB, EDGE, WR, LB, S

Kansas City already bolstered its defense by landing Delane in the top 10. Now they add another key reinforcement in one of 2025's most productive players. Rodriguez is a menace, a sideline-to-sideline goblin with the burst to fill gaps and closing speed to meet tailbacks right as they turn the corner.

He's a havoc engine who creates chaos at every level. He can get to the backfield (11 tackles for loss in 2025). He can stand up in coverage (four interceptions, six passes defensed). He identifies and gets to the ball with scary awareness, proven by last year's FBS-leading seven forced fumbles.

Oh, and the former Virginia quarterback (!) had a pair of rushing touchdowns last season, too.

30. Miami Dolphins (via Denver Broncos): CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State

Needs: CB, S, WR, TE, EDGE

Johnson is balm to the burned and beleaguered Dolphins cornerback rotation (with all due respect to Storm Duck). He's proven capable of thriving across any scheme the Aztecs could throw at him, holding up in man, zone, press and whatever San Diego State cooked up to frustrate Mountain West foes.

He was uber productive as a senior, knocking down 13 passes and intercepting four more, albeit against fairly average competition. With a 6-foot frame and 4.4-flat 40 speed, he should be able to handle a higher level of play on Sundays.

31. New England Patriots: EDGE TJ Parker, Clemson

Needs: OT, LB, EDGE, WR, DT

There's a wide array of good-not-elite pass rushing prospects available for the Patriots late in the first round. Parker's profile as a beefy, but quick, edge defender with long arms and a 260-plus pound anchor may put him at the top of Mike Vrabel's wish list.

Parker's production waned from his 2024 11-sack campaign, but he remains a problem on the edge. He uses leverage well to stay low and use his prodigious power to uproot blockers or hold his ground against the run. While he isn't the twitchiest athlete available, he should provide quality reps right away at an expensive position of need.

32. Tennessee Titans (via proposed trade with Seattle Seahawks): EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois

Needs: EDGE, WR, LB, IOL, TE

Tennessee jumps back into the first round, taking advantage of a Seattle team that hoped a high level edge rusher or defensive back might drop to the final pick of Day 1. The price? The 35th and 144th picks of the draft.

That allows the Titans to skip the line to add an edge rusher who can handle the rigors of the team's four-man front. Jacas is an experienced pocket-crumpler who improved consistently across his Illinois career. He's got a fast first step and a great understanding of leverage, which helps him dislodge tackles when he can't win with speed. Like Tate, he'd be an immediate boost for a roster in dire need of talent.

33. New York Jets: WR Denzel Boston, Washington

Needs: QB, WR, CB, LB, EDGE

Ty Simpson remains on the board, but with Geno Smith in place to take the fall for 2026 the impetus to gamble on a flawed young prospect is lessened. The Jets have plenty of holes to fill, and double-dipping with two playmaking, but very different, wideouts would be a boon for whomever is throwing passes in 2027. Here, they get the best high long post runner in his class.

34. Arizona Cardinals: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah

Needs: QB, OT, WR, LB, EDGE

35. Seattle Seahawks (via proposed trade with Tennessee Titans): EDGE Zion Young, Missouri

Needs: CB, EDGE, WR, OL

36. Las Vegas Raiders: EDGE Malachi Lawrence, UCF

Needs: QB, WR, OT, CB, EDGE

37. New York Giants: DL Peter Woods, Clemson

Needs: DT, LB, IOL, WR, CB

38. Houston Texans (via Washington Commanders): DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

Needs: OL, DT, RB, TE

39. Cleveland Browns: WR Chris Brazzell, Tennessee

Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17) catches the ball in the end zone during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 13, 2025.

Needs: QB, OL, WR, CB, S, LB, EDGE

40. Kansas City Chiefs: WR Chris Bell, Louisville

Needs: CB, EDGE, WR, LB, S

Fearing a potential run on wideouts, the Chiefs take a player who, like Patrick Mahomes, is rehabbing a torn ACL. Bell's physical play and straight-line speed make him an intriguing downfield threat for Kansas City.

41. Cincinnati Bengals: EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma

Needs: EDGE, CB, OL, TE, LB

42. New Orleans Saints: CB Colton Hood, Tennessee

Needs: CB, EDGE, DL, WR

43. Miami Dolphins: TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt

Needs: CB, S, WR, TE, EDGE

44. New York Jets (via Dallas Cowboys): LB C.J. Allen, Georgia

Needs: QB, WR, CB, LB, EDGE

45. Baltimore Ravens: CB Keionte Scott, Miami

Needs: IOL, EDGE, DL, WR, CB

46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas

Needs: EDGE, LB, CB, WR

47. Indianapolis Colts: CB Jake Golday, Cincinnati

Needs: OT, WR, EDGE, LB, S

48. Atlanta Falcons: EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State

Needs: WR, OT, CB, DL, LB

49. Miami Dolphins (via proposed trade with Minnesota Vikings): EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan

Needs: CB, S, WR, TE, EDGE

50. Detroit Lions: OT Gennings Dunker, Iowa

Needs: OL, EDGE, LB, CB

Dunker may not be as steady a pick as Chase Bisontis in the middle of the Lions' line. Do you really think Dan Campbell would pass up a meaty Iowa tackle with a glorious ginger mullet and a reputation for butt-whippings, though?

51. Carolina Panthers: DL Domonique Orange, Iowa State

Needs: CB, S, OT, TE, WR

52. Green Bay Packers: CB D'angelo Ponds, Indiana

Needs: OT, EDGE, CB, DL, RB

53. Pittsburgh Steelers: IOL Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Needs: QB, WR, CB, S, G

54. Philadelphia Eagles: WR Germie Bernard, Alabama

Needs: OT, EDGE, S, TE… WR?

55. Los Angeles Chargers: IOL Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech

Needs: OG, LB, DL, EDGE, CB

56. Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Treydan Stukes, Arizona

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) intercepts the ball against Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jaren Hamilton (16) in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Needs: DT, CB, S, EDGE, LB

57. Chicago Bears: EDGE Romello Height, Texas Tech

Needs: EDGE, DL, C, CB

58. San Francisco 49ers: RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame

Needs: OL, S, WR, TE, RB

The 49ers get a head start on any Christian McCaffrey regression by landing a talented back comfortable in a platoon behind a major star.

59. Houston Texans, DL Gracen Halton, Oklahoma

Needs: OL, DT, RB, TE

60. Arizona Cardinals (via proposed trade with Chicago Bears, via Buffalo Bills): QB Ty Simpson, Alabama

Needs: QB, OT, WR, LB, EDGE

Arizona sends the first pick of the third round and the 143rd pick in exchange for No. 60 and the 239th selection. That's a reasonable price for a young quarterback who can bide his time behind the two journeymen atop the Cardinals' depth chart, Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew.

61. Los Angeles Rams: LB Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh

Needs: LB, DL, S, EDGE… QB?

62. Denver Broncos: LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri

Needs: TE, LB, EDGE, DL

63. New England Patriots: TE Max Klare, Ohio State

Needs: OT, LB, EDGE, WR, DT

64. Seattle Seahawks: RB Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas

Needs: CB, EDGE, WR, OL

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