2026 NFL mock draft: Final Round 1 predictions for Thursday night

But this could be an avenue to visit for the Saints and general manager Mickey Loomis, who is certainly no stranger to pouncing up on premium positions in the draft.

4. Tennessee Titans: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

After getting sniped on Bailey, the Titans pivot to another impact defender in Styles. The ultra-athletic All-American 'backer may be head coach Robert Saleh's new Fred Warner.

5. New York Giants: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

Drafting a running back this high is usually bad business, at least as far as the salary cap crunch on positional value is concerned. But the Giants really seem to be feeling the Love, whose abilities as an offensive weapon can bring the unit and second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart up a notch.

6. Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Although the Browns seemingly want to move down the board, sticking and picking the safest wide receiver in this class could be the smarter decision in growing their offense.

7. New York Jets (via WSH): Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

Projected trade: New York receives No. 7, No. 147; Washington receives No. 16, No. 44

Washington will enter the draft with their top three picks at No. 7, No. 71 and No. 147—so they should be exploring trade-down options to pick up some much-needed capital. The Jets fly at the opportunity to swoop up Tyson thanks to the second-round pick from their trade of Quinnen Williams.

8. Arizona Cardinals (via NO): Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (Fla.)

The Cardinals make out here. Not only do they nab their starting right tackle at a palatable spot, but they also added a second-rounder to their chest—which could be used to climb back up into the first round for a particular quarterback.

9. Kansas City Chiefs: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (Fla.)

Patience pays off for the Chiefs, as the last of this draft's top pass rushers falls into their lap at No. 9.

10. New York Giants (via CIN): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

Taking a running back and a safety with two top-10 picks might appear to be malpractice in the eyes of many. But for head coach John Harbaugh and the Giants, it may their dream scenario and part of their freshly-laid foundation.

Picks No. 11 to No. 18

11. Miami Dolphins: Spencer Fano, OL, Utah

12. Dallas Cowboys: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

13. Los Angeles Rams: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OL, Penn State

15. Pittsburgh Steelers (via TB): Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama

16. Washington Commanders (via NYJ): Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

17. Detroit Lions: Monroe Freeling, OL, Georgia

18. Minnesota Vikings: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Picks No. 19 to No. 32

19. Philadelphia Eagles (via CAR): Blake Miller, OL, Clemson

20. Kansas City Chiefs (via DAL): Max Iheanachor, OL, Arizona State

21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via PIT): Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (Fla.)

23. Carolina Panthers (via PHI): Kevin "KC" Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): Caleb Lomu, OL, Utah

25. Chicago Bears: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

26. Arizona Cardinals (via BUF): Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

27. San Francisco 49ers: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

28. Houston Texans: Chase Bisontis, OL, Texas A&M

29. Dallas Cowboys (via KC): T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

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

31. New England Patriots: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

32. Las Vegas Raiders (via SEA): Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

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