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The final 2026 NFL mock draft predicts a highly unpredictable first round, with the Raiders expected to make a notable pick. Sources suggest the Giants favor Jordyn Tyson at No. 5 and Ty Simpson is likely to be a first-round selection.

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This is it: my final 2026 NFL mock draft. It's the one where, after months of preaching "don't overthink it," I do just that one last time.
This is my best guess at how the first round will unfold, based on conversations with sources in recent days and weeks. Incidentally, my "what teams should do" mock drafts -- the ones that come out earlier in draft week -- fare better once the dust settles. Either way, enjoy (or get angry) one last time.
We all know who the Raiders are taking, but after that, it truly feels like anything could happen -- in a way that hasn't been the case in recent drafts. I keep hearing that the Giants love Jordyn Tyson at No. 5, and the teams I've spoken with think Ty Simpson will, in fact, go in the first round. There's also a good chance we could see nine offensive linemen come off the board on Day 1.
Alright, let's get to it!
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Matt Zenitz

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 Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame • Jr • 6'0" / 214 lbs |
The Raiders are expected to make a significant pick, while the Giants are rumored to favor Jordyn Tyson at No. 5.
There is a strong possibility that nine offensive linemen will be selected in the first round.
Ty Simpson is also projected to be a first-round selection based on recent conversations with sources.
The draft is seen as unpredictable because many teams have varying strategies, making it difficult to forecast outcomes.
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| Round 1 - Pick 4 team logo team logo player headshot Arvell Reese EDGE Ohio State • Jr • 6'4" / 243 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 5 team logo team logo player headshot Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State • Jr • 6'2" / 203 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 6 team logo team logo player headshot Spencer Fano OT Utah • Jr • 6'6" / 311 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 7 team logo team logo player headshot Rueben Bain Jr. EDGE Miami (Fla.) • Jr • 6'2" / 263 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 8 team logo team logo player headshot Carnell Tate WR Ohio State • Jr • 6'2" / 192 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 9 team logo team logo player headshot Francis Mauigoa OT Miami (Fla.) • Jr • 6'6" / 329 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| From Cincinnati Bengals Round 1 - Pick 10 team logo team logo player headshot Sonny Styles LB Ohio State • Sr • 6'5" / 243 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 11 team logo team logo player headshot Mansoor Delane CB LSU • Sr • 6'0" / 187 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 12 team logo team logo player headshot Caleb Downs S Ohio State • Jr • 6'0" / 205 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 13 team logo team logo player headshot Makai Lemon WR USC • Jr • 5'11" / 192 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 14 team logo team logo player headshot Olaivavega Ioane IOL Penn State • Jr • 6'4" / 323 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 15 team logo team logo player headshot Akheem Mesidor EDGE Miami (Fla.) • Sr • 6'3" / 259 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| From Indianapolis Colts Round 1 - Pick 16 team logo team logo player headshot Omar Cooper Jr. WR Indiana • Jr • 6'0" / 199 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 17 team logo team logo player headshot Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama • Jr • 6'7" / 352 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 18 team logo team logo player headshot Peter Woods DL Clemson • Jr • 6'3" / 298 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 19 team logo team logo player headshot Dillon Thieneman S Oregon • Soph • 6'0" / 201 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 20 team logo team logo player headshot Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn • Jr • 6'6" / 276 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 21 team logo team logo player headshot Blake Miller OT Clemson • Sr • 6'7" / 317 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 22 team logo team logo player headshot Chase Bisontis IOL Texas A&M • Jr • 6'5" / 315 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 23 team logo team logo player headshot Caleb Lomu OT Utah • Soph • 6'6" / 308 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| From Jacksonville Jaguars Round 1 - Pick 24 team logo team logo player headshot KC Concepcion WR Texas A&M • Jr • 6'0" / 196 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 25 team logo team logo player headshot T.J. Parker EDGE Clemson • Jr • 6'4" / 263 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 26 team logo team logo player headshot Malachi Lawrence LB UCF • Sr • 6'4" / 253 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 27 team logo team logo player headshot Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon • Jr • 6'3" / 241 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 28 team logo team logo player headshot Max Iheanachor OT Arizona State • Sr • 6'6" / 321 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 29 team logo team logo player headshot Colton Hood CB Tennessee • Soph • 6'0" / 195 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| From Denver Broncos Round 1 - Pick 30 team logo team logo player headshot Monroe Freeling OT Georgia • Jr • 6'7" / 315 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Mock Trade from New England Patriots Round 1 - Pick 31 team logo team logo player headshot Ty Simpson QB Alabama • Jr • 6'1" / 211 lbs | --- | --- | --- |
| Round 1 - Pick 32 team logo team logo player headshot Chris Johnson CB San Diego State • Sr • 6'0" / 195 lbs | --- | --- | --- |