The FINAL Mock Draft: 2026 NFL Draft top player-team fits + Caleb Downs joins

TL;DR

Nate Tice and his team present their final 2026 NFL mock draft, highlighting key player-team fits. Notable picks include Caleb Downs to the New York Giants and Jeremiyah Love to the Washington Commanders.

Key points

Final first-round 2026 NFL mock draft presented
Cincinnati Bengals trade for DT Dexter Lawrence
Caleb Downs projected to join New York Giants
Jeremiyah Love expected to go to Washington Commanders
Discussion on team needs in the NFC

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Nate Tice, Charles McDonald & Matt Harmon join forces for their final first-round 2026 NFL mock draft. First, the guys kick things off with their reactions to the Cincinnati Bengals trading the tenth overall pick to acquire DT Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants as they debate if Cincy really overpaid. Next, the three hosts alternate picks to complete a final full first-round mock draft, as they determine their favorite player-team fits, like RB Jeremiyah Love to the Washington Commanders, S Caleb Downs to the New York Giants, EDGE Arvell Reese to the New York Jets, EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs and many more.

Also on this packed draft week episode, Nate & Matt break down NFL IQ’s 4 most glaring team needs in the NFC ahead of the draft, featuring the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plus, Ohio State superstar safety Caleb Downs joins Nate days before draft night to break down his college game and how he’s preparing for the next level.