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What I'd do as GM for every team in the 2026 NFL Draft: First-round mock of all 32 picks
TL;DR
A first-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft outlines potential picks for all 32 teams. The mock draft is inspired by Pete Prisco's concept of suggesting what teams should do during the draft.
Key points
- First-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft
- Includes predictions for all 32 teams
- Inspired by Pete Prisco's mock draft concept
- Focuses on what teams should do, not just predictions
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It's draft week, which means I have two more mock drafts to unveil before it all becomes official. First up, I'm repackaging an idea from Pete Prisco, who has been doing a "What I think NFL teams should do" mock draft for years.
I love this idea because it gets you on the record and gives fans an easy way to point out where you were criminally wrong (or maybe even right!). In case you're wondering, here are my "What Teams Should Do" mock drafts for 2025, 2024 and 2023.
A few more notes:
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If you're looking to kill time between now and the start of the actual draft, we rolled out our annual live seven-round mock draft on "With the First Pick," the NFL Draft podcast I co-host alongside former Titans GM Ran Carthon. We didn't tackle it alone -- colleagues Pete Prisco, Bryant McFadden, Leger Douzable, Mike Renner, Emory Hunt, Josh Edwards and JP Acosta joined us as we worked through all 257 picks.
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Check back this Wednesday for my final mock draft of the 2026 draft season, where I'll predict all 32 selections ... and likely overthink every one of them.
So here it is: what I think NFL teams should do during the first round of the draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place Thursday through Saturday in Pittsburgh. You can find more draft coverage at CBSSports.com, including weekly mock drafts andregular evaluations of the top prospects.
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 David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech • Sr • 6'4" / 250 lbs | --- | --- | --- | ||||
| Round 1 - Pick 3 team logo team logo player headshot Arvell Reese EDGE Ohio State • Jr • 6'4" / 243 lbs |
Q&A
What are the top picks in the 2026 NFL Draft mock?
The mock draft includes predictions for all 32 teams' first-round selections, detailing which players each team should target.
Who created the 2026 NFL Draft mock draft?
The mock draft is based on an idea from Pete Prisco, who has been known for his 'What I think NFL teams should do' mock drafts.
How does this mock draft differ from others?
This mock draft focuses on what the author believes teams should do, rather than just predicting who they will pick.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft scheduled?
The 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place during draft week, although the exact date is not specified in the excerpt.
