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Commanders Wire reveals final 2026 first-round mock draft
TL;DR
The final 2026 first-round mock draft predicts Mansoor Delane as the Washington Commanders' pick at number 7. Other notable selections include Fernando Mendoza for the Las Vegas Raiders and Arvell Reese for the New York Jets.
Key points
- Final 2026 first-round mock draft revealed
- Mansoor Delane projected for Washington Commanders
- Fernando Mendoza expected to go first overall
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It's time for our annual Commanders Wire mock draft.
Commanders Wire managing editor Bryan Manning and contributing writer Ivan Lambert take on the task, alternating each selection. Manning selected the odd-numbered picks, while Lambert then took the even selections. Here is how we see Round One taking place, Thursday night.
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- Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
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- New York Jets: Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State
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- Arizona Cardinals: David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
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- Tennessee Titans: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
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- New York Giants: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
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- Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
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- Washington Commanders: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Q&A
Who is predicted to be the Washington Commanders' first-round pick in 2026?
Mansoor Delane, a cornerback from LSU, is projected to be the Washington Commanders' first-round pick at number 7.
What are the top three picks in the 2026 NFL mock draft?
The top three picks are Fernando Mendoza, QB, for the Las Vegas Raiders; Arvell Reese, Edge, for the New York Jets; and David Bailey, Edge, for the Arizona Cardinals.
Which teams are making the first ten picks in the 2026 NFL draft?
The first ten picks are made by the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, and New York Giants again.
