2026 NFL mock draft: Cowboys trade into top 3 as Jerry Jones goes all-in

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We're officially *checks notes* 17 days away from the 2026 NFL Draft. It feels like a long time from now, but we're going to blink and draft night will be here.

There's a lot of smoke right now, especially with top 30 visits being booked and anonymous scouts providing intel on the top players in the class. We won't be doing any of that here, though.

This is my first mock draft of the cycle -- naturally with less than a month until the draft starts.

This mock has it all, from a big trade into the top 10 to players flying up draft boards late. It's centered mainly around what I think will happen, with some picks sprinkled in that I like for the team fit.

So, without too much introduction, let's get started.

NFL Mock Draft

Round 1