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Fornelli 2026 NFL mock draft 5.0: Vikings make move into top 10 to fill need on offense
TL;DR
The final 2026 NFL mock draft predicts a trade-heavy first round, with the Vikings moving into the top 10 to address offensive needs. The overall draft class is considered weak, leading to unpredictable outcomes.
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My final mock draft before the real thing is also the most trade-heavy mock I've had so far. Typically, when it comes to my final mock, I go with the "last and best guess" approach. That's what I'm doing here, except there's one problem I can't overcome.
I genuinely have no idea what will happen next week. More so than normal, I mean. I've long been on the record with my opinion that this class is weak overall, and that leads to all sorts of possible outcomes. I wouldn't be surprised if most of the mocks you've been reading these last couple of months are way off. With so few "no duh" options out there, we could see a number of players nobody expected to go in the first round do so.
We could also see teams get fast and loose with trades because they're willing to move up to grab one of the few guys they feel strongly about. Thursday night's first round could be a whirlwind. Or it could be extremely boring.
I'm leaning toward teams making moves to get guys they feel good about, and that's reflected below.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
| Round 1 - Pick 1 team logo team logo player headshot Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana • Jr • 6'5" / 236 lbs | --- | --- | --- | ||||
| Round 1 - Pick 2 team logo team logo player headshot Arvell Reese EDGE Ohio State • Jr • 6'4" / 243 lbs | --- | --- | --- | ||||
| Round 1 - Pick 3 team logo team logo player headshot Francis Mauigoa OT Miami (Fla.) • Jr • 6'6" / 329 lbs |
Q&A
Which team is making a move into the top 10 in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Minnesota Vikings are making a move into the top 10 to fill their offensive needs.
Why is the 2026 NFL draft considered weak overall?
The draft class is seen as weak due to a lack of standout players, leading to uncertainty in player selections.
What can we expect from the first round of the 2026 NFL draft?
The first round could be highly unpredictable, with potential for numerous trades and unexpected player selections.
How does the uncertainty of the 2026 NFL draft affect mock drafts?
The uncertainty may lead to many mock drafts being inaccurate, as teams might make unexpected decisions based on their evaluations.