2026 NFL Mock Draft: Three Rounds – Cody Zeeb

We’re weeks away! The 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this season gets rolling on Thursday, April 23rd. At this time last year, some were still mocking Shedauer Sanders as high as pick #2 overall. A lot can change in the days before the Draft. In my previous mocks I’d looked at the first and second round, but for today’s 2026 NFL Mock Draft, let’s dig a little deeper and go three rounds. Get to the meat and bones of how some of these teams could go about building for their futures.

The biggest difference in this from my last mock, I had Jeremiyah Love fall to the Baltimore Ravens at #14 previously. This time, he goes at pick #7 to the Washington Commanders. It always amazes me how changing one selection can shake the Baird up so much. The domino effect is real, and I think that’s why we all love mock drafting so much!

Five teams still do not have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jaguars, Falcons, Colts, Packers, and now Broncos. The Rams traded away their pick, but they still hold the Falcons first round pick from a trade during the 2025 Draft. This mock draft does not include any projected trades; I only use real trades that have already taken place. When I mock, I make the picks as I go down the board, being conscious not to “save” someone for a specific team.

First Round

#		Team	Pick	Pos	College
1	Raiders	Raiders	Fernando Mendoza	QB	Indiana
			This is the one pick that was never going to change. Mendoza to the Raiders is all but signed, sealed, and delivered to the commissioner already. The National Champion and Heisman Trophy winner will have Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty awaiting his arrival. Some guy named Tom Brady will be there to help train him as well.
2	Jets	Jets	Arvell Reese	LB	Ohio State
			The Jets need help, and a lot of it. Luckily, they have a lot of capital this year and next. Reese can play both linebacker and edge, and will be a trustworthy player that the Jets would love to get their hands on. Reese is an elite prospect.
3	Cardinals	Cardinals	Francis Mauigoa	OT	Miami
			It’s back-to-back Hurricanes in the top three. The Cardinals cut Kyler Murray and need to rebuild this team. Is it Brisset? Or is it Minshew starting this year? Either way, the focus is on the future. With Paris Johnson on the left side, Mauigoa would be a plug-and-play tackle to start opposite Paris Johnson and immediately improve this line.
4	Titans	Titans	Ruben Bain	ED	Miami
			The Titans made some solid moves in free agency, but they need a lot of help on defense. Defense is new head coach Robert Saleh’s specialty. Bain gives them arguably the best edge rusher in the Draft and an anchor end to build their defensive line around. Bain is the real deal.
5	Giants	Giants	Carnell Tate	WR	Ohio State
			With the departure of Wandale Robinson and an ofeense already loaded with talent, the Giants pick up a perfect compliment to Malik Nabers and make thier offense under John Harbaugh even scarier.
6	Browns	Browns	Monroe Freeling	OT	Georgia
			The Browns need to builf for the future. Getting Freeling here to protect whoever is under center this year, and whoever might be the future of the franchise is a big move. Freeling might just be the best pass blocker in the draft. He’s an upgrade to the Browns' offensive line.
7	Commanders	Commanders	Jeremiyah Love	RB	Notre Dame
			The Commanders did a great job of addressing the offensive line and edge rushing positions in free agency. Now they can turn their attention elsewhere. The closer we get to the draft the more this move makes sense for the team that was in the NFC Championship game just two seasons ago. Get the best back in the class and shore up that offensive backfield.
8	Saints	Saints	David Bailey	ED	Texas Tech
			The Saints biggest need is pass rusher. With David Bailey on the board it makes too much sense. Bailey has an elite first step, that advanced pass-rush arsenal, a high motor, and he’s versatile.
9	Chiefs	Chiefs	Jermod McCoy	CB	Tennessee
			Previously i had tight end Kenyon Sadiq going to Kansas City here. Don't be shocked if that happens. I'll pivot and go defensive back thier biuggest position of need. Steve Spagnulo is a great molder of defensive backs and McCoy would find instant sucess in KC.
10	Bengals	Bengals	Caleb Downs	S	Ohio State
			Defense, defense, defense, should be the focus for the Bengals again this year. Their offense is loaded, and they’ve got some great young pieces on defense. Downs was already gone in previous mocks when Cincinatti came up. They luck out here and get the top safety in the draft.
11	Dolphins	Dolphins	Mansoor Delane	CB	LSU
			The Dolphins are in need of some defensive backfield help. Delane could easily be a top 10 pick, and the Dolphins will be happy if he’s still on the board. He’s a lockdown corner and immediately upgrades their defensive backfield.
12	Cowboys	Cowboys	Sonny Styles	LB	Ohio State
			You never know with Jerry Jones, but Sonny Styles is getting a lot of steam around the Cowboys, who have multiple first round picks this year. He’s versatile, a great open field tackler, and could turn into the defensive signal caller for an NFL team real quick. Styles is just 21 years old, but already more than an elite prospect. He got near the combine record with a 43.5-inch vertical.
13	Rams	Rams	Jordyn Tyson	WR	Arizona State
	Via ATL		The Rams traded away the 29th pick, but still have #13 via the Atlanta Falcons. They were hot and heavy chasing AJ Brown and clearly have a window to win a ring here. Placing Tyson on this dangerous offense as an X receiver opposite Devonte Adams, letting Puka work the middle. He’ll be a real threat.
14	Ravens	Ravens	Peter Woods	DT	Clemson
			With Love off the board, the Ravens go with a big guy up front to anchor the middle of their defense and help them out iun those slugfest AFC North games.
15	Bucs	Buccaneers	Akheem Messidor	ED	Miami
			Pass rusher is the biggest need for the Buccaneers and deserves to be addressed with their first pick. With Messidor they get a quick, athletic pass rusher who is great with his handwork.
16	Jets	Jets	Makai Lemon	WR	USC
	Via IND		The Jets addressed the linebacker/pass rusher at pick #2 with Arvell Reese, the versatile Ohio State player. Now they turn to the offensive side of the ball and give Garrett Wilson a running mate. Lemon is a refined route runner with excellent hands and great ability to make plays after the catch. He’ll be a great addition for Geno Smith and whoever the Jets turn to down the road.
17	Lions	Lions	Spencer Fano	OT	Utah
			The Lions need help at offensive tackle, and Dan Campbell can’t pass up on a Fano here. Fano is versatile, and will fit in wherever the Lions need his help at.
18	Vikings	Vikings	Dillon Thieneman	S	Oregon
			Theineman has been quietly rising up the board. He has the NFL size, speed, and versatility. His coachability and ability to call and direct the defense set him apart. He is a massive upgrade for the Vikings defensive backfield.
19	Panthers	Panthers	Kaydn Proctor	OT	Alabma
			Proctor is a physical specimen. Proctor, a giant 6’7” 336lbs tackle, would be a great fit. He’s flexible and can move inside or stay outside wherever the Panthers need him to be.
20	Cowboys	Cowboys	Kenyon Sadiq	TE	Oregon
	Via GB		Sadiq is one of the tougher prospect to place. I can see him going to the Chiefs at ( like my prevoius mock had, or sliding down here. If hes on the board at 20, Jerry Jones can't help himself. for their second pick of the first round, he'd be a great addition to the Cowboys already dangerous offense.
21	Steelers	Steelers	Olaivavega Ioane	OG	Penn State
			Quarterback is the obvious big need for Pittsburgh, but there is just nobody worth taking here. If Aaron Rodgers is the guy, let's get him more protection up the middle. Ioane can help anchor that line for the next quarterback as well.
22	Chargers	Chargers	Emmanuel Pregnon	OG	Oregon
			Back to back interior ofennisve lineman here. Jim Harbaugh loves to run the ball. That'll be easier with Pregnon clearing the way for Omarion Hampton, and helping to protect Justin Herbert.
23	Eagles	Eagles	Tj Parker	ED	Clemson
			The Eagles lost Jaelan Phillips to the Panthers, and they only have two edge rushers under contract. Parker is an edge with elite handwork, an uncanny ability to strip the ball, and reads the rushers extremely well. He’ll immediately improve the Eagles' pass rush and edge of their defense.
24	Browns	Browns	Omar Cooper Jr	WR	Indiana
	Via Jags		The Browns went offensive line with their first pick after Carnell Tate was off the board. They seem very interested in wide receiver and they need the help. Cooper is a smaller version of Debo Samuel and will be a great weapon for the quarterbcak they take next year.
25	Bears	Bears	Caleb Banks	DT	Florida
			The Bears need to address some key defensive pieces. They’ll be happy if Banks makes it to them here at 25. The 6’6” 330lbs defensive tackle from Florida is “massive, explosive, and versatile.” He's the perfect candidate to replace Andrew Billings.
26	Bills	Bills	Kevin Concepcion	WR	Texas A&M
			If Concepcion is still on the board, how do the Bills not take him? They have got to get Josh Allen more playmakers. DJ Moore was a solid addition, but this receiver room could use more. Concepcion could be that guy. He's a dynamic player whose speed gives him the ability to separate on the outside. It’s a great fit at 26.
27	49ers	49ers	Caleb Lomu	OT	Utah
			Lomu was good in the Big 12, but his potenial is even greater. Putting him with a strong coaching staff and experienced offensive limenan will help him as he fiulls out and grows into a stud left tackle.
28	Texans	Texans	Chase Bisontis	OG	Texas A&M
			The Texans' defense is elite, and they are pretty set at playmakers. This is a great opportunity for them to upgrade their offensive line and offer CJ Stroud some much-needed protection. Bisontis can run block, pass block, has the length and hand teqnique needed. He's been quickly rising up my board and finds himself in the first round here.
29	Chiefs	Chiefs	Eli Stowers	TE	Vanderbuilt
	Via LAR		I'm sticking to the Chiefs taking a tight end early as an heir apparent to Travis Kelce. Here they get Stowers, who has elite athletisicsm and as a former quarterback, understands the game well. He'd be an immediate weapon in this offense.
30	Dolphins	Dolphins	Denzel Boston	WR	Washington
	VIA DEN		The Dolphins acquired this pick in the Jaylen Waddle trade and they’ll get his replacement here. At 6’4”, 210 pounds, Boston is a “big X” receiver for Miami to build around for years going forward.
31	Patriots	Patriots	Keldric Faulk	ED	Auburn
			I'd like to see the Patriots go offensive line here, but they need pass rushing help just as much if not more. faulk is versatile, has a high motor and is also an elite run stopper.
32	Seahawks	Seahawks	Jadarian Price	RB	Notre Dame
			Red alert! A second running back sneaks into the first round, and hes Jeremiyah Love's teammate at that. Price is a great option to replace the Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, and with Zach Charbonnet coming off injury, this actually makes a lot of sense for the Super Bowl Champions.

Second Round

#		Team	Pick	Pos	College
33	Jets	Jets	Cashius Howell	ED	Texas A&M
34	Cardinals	Cardinals	R Mason Thomas	ED	Oklahmoma
35	Titans	Titans	Zion Williamson	ED	Missouri
36	Raiders	Raiders	Keylan Rutledge	OG	Georgia Tech
37	Giants	Giants	CJ Allen	LB	Georiga
38	Texans	Texans	Kayden McDonald	DT	Ohio State
	via WAS
39	Browns	Browns	Chris Brazzell	WR	Tennessee
40	Chiefs	Chiefs	Avieon Terrell	CB	Clemson
41	Bengals	Bengals	Lee Hunter	DT	Texas Tech
42	Saints	Saints	Chris Bell	WR	Louisville
43	Dolphins	Dolphins	Conner Lew	OG	Auburn
44	Jets	Jets	Emmanuel McNeil-Warren	S	TCU
	Via DAL
45	Ravens	Ravens	Germie Bernard	WR	Alabama
46	Bucs	Buccaneers	Anthony Hill Jr	LB	Texas
47	Colts	Colts	Jacob Rodriguez	LB	Texas
48	Falcons	Falcons	Colton Hood	CB	Tennessee
49	Vikings	Vikings	Brandon Cisse	CB	South Carolina
50	Lions	Lions	Malachi Lawerence	ED	UCF
51	Panthers	Panthers	AJ Haulcy	S	LSU
52	Packers	Packers	Blake Miller	OT	Clemson
53	Steelers	Steelers	Garrett Nussmeier	QB	LSU
54	Eagles	Eagles	Max Iheanachor	OT	Arizona State
55	Chargers	Chargers	Gabe Jacas	ED	Illinois
56	Jaguars	Jaguars	Lee Hunter	DT	Texas Tech
57	Bears	Bears	Derrick Moore	DT	Michigan
58	49ers	49ers	Zachariah Branch	WR	Georgia/b>
59	Texans	Texans	Emmet Johnson	RB	Nebraska/b>
60	Bills	Bills	Kamari Ramsey	S	USC
61	Rams	Rams	Jake Golday	LB	Cincinatti
62	Broncos	Broncos	Christen Miller	DT	Gerogia
63	Patriots	Patriots	Malachi Fields	WR	Notre Dame
64	Seahawks	Seahawks	Dani Dennis-Sutton	ED	Penn State

Third Round

#		Team	Pick	Pos	College
65	Cardinlas	Cardinals	Ty Simpson	QB	Alabma
66	Titans	Titans	Josiah Trotter	LB	Missouri
67	Raiders	Raiders	Gennings Dunker	OT	Iowa
68	Eagles	Eagles	Antonio Williams	WR	Clemson
	Via NYJ
69	Texans	Texans	Max Klare	TE	Ohio State
	Via NYG
70	Browns	Browns	Chris Johnson	CB	SDSU
71	Commanders	Commanders	D'Angelo Ponds	CB	Indiana
72	Bengals	Bengals	Keith Abney	CB	Arizona State
73	Saints	Saints	Keionte Scott	CB	Miami
74	Chiefs	Chiefs	Romeo Height	ED	Texas Tech
75	Dolphins	Dolphins	Davison Igbinosum	CB	Ohio State
76	Steelers	Steelers	Kyle Louis	LB	Pitt
	Via DAL
77	Buccaneers	Buccaneers	Dominique Orange	DT	Iowa State
78	Colts	Colts	Joshua Josephs	ED	Tennessee
79	Falcons	Falcons	Elijah Sarratt	WR	Indiana
80	Ravens	Ravens	Sam Hecht	OG	Kansas State
81	Jaguars	Jaguars	Jaishawn Barham	LB	Michigan
82	Vikings	Vikings	Mike Washington Jr	RB	Arkansas
83	Panthers	Panthers	Skyler Bel	WR	UConn
84	Packers	Packers	Treydan Stukes	CB	Arizona
85	Steelers	Steelers	Bud Clark	S	TCU
86	Chargers	Chargers	Gracen Halton	DT	Oklahoma
87	Dolphins	Dolphins	Caleb Tiernan	OT	Northwestern
	Via PHI
88	Jaguars	Jaguars	Jonah Coleman	RB	Washington
89	Bears	Bears	Jalen Farmer	OG	Kentucky
90	Dolphins	Dolphins	Zakee Wheatley	S	Penn State
	Via HOU
91	Bills	Bills	Keyron Crawford	ED	Auburn
92	Cowboys	Cowboys	Malik Muhammed	CB	Texas
	Via SF
93	Rams	Rams	Dametrious Crownover	OT	Texas A&M
94	Dolphins	Dolphins	Deion Burks	WR	Oklahmoa
	VIA DEN
95	Patriots	Patriots	Logan Jones	OG	Iowa
96	Seahawks	Seahawks	Jake Slaughter	OG	Florida
97	Vikings	Vikings	Billy Schrauth	OG	Notre Dame
	COMP
98	Eagles	Eagles	Sam Roush	TE	Stanford
	COMP
99	Steelers	Steelers	Bryce Lance	WR	NDSU
	COMP
100	Jaguars	Jaguars	JBrian Parker II	OT	Duke
	COMP