NFL mock drafts 2026: Compare latest from Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks, other experts

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two months away, and teams across the league are preparing to make their selections. A big part of the draft evaluation process is the NFL Scouting Combine, which gets underway later this week in Indianapolis.

As for what certain teams will do, several mock drafts have already been released by draft experts to help give us an idea.

As the combine begins in Indy, here are the latest mock drafts from experts like TSN’s Vinnie Iyer, ESPN’s Mel Kiper and more.

Vinnie Iyer’s mock draft (The Sporting News)

Iyer’s latest mock draft was released on Feb. 17:

PickTeamPlayerPositionSchool1Las Vegas RaidersFernando MendozaQB Indiana2New York JetsRueben Bain Jr. EDGEMiami3Arizona Cardinals Caleb DownsSOhio State4Tennessee TitansArvell ReeseLBOhio State5New York GiantsFrancis MauigoaOTMiami6Cleveland BrownsSpencer FanoOTUtah7Washington CommandersJordyn TysonWRArizona State8New Orleans SaintsDavid BaileyEDGETexas Tech9Kansas City ChiefsJeremiyah LoveRBNotre Dame10Cincinnati BengalsKeldric FaulkEDGEAuburn11Miami DolphinsJemod McCoyCBTennessee12Dallas CowboysCarnell TateWROhio State13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)Mansoor DelaneCBLSU14Baltimore RavensPeter WoodsDTClemson15Tampa Bay BuccaneersSonny StylesLB Ohio State16New York Jets (via Colts)Makai LemonWRUSC17Detroit LionsT.J. ParkerEDGEClemson18Minnesota VikingsAvieon TerrellCBClemson19Carolina Panthers Olaivavega IoaneGPenn State20Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)Kayden McDonaldDTOhio State21Pittsburgh SteelersDenzel BostonWRWashington22Los Angeles ChargersCashius HowellEDGETexas A&M23Philadelphia EaglesKenyon SadiqTEOregon24Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)Ty SimpsonQBAlabama25Chicago BearsKadyn ProctorOT Alabama26Buffalo BillsR Mason ThomasEDGEOklahoma27San Francisco 49ersKC ConceptionWRTexas A&M28Houston TexansEmmanual PregnonGOregon29Los Angeles RamsMonroe FreelignOTGeorgia30Denver BroncosC.J. AllenLBGeorgia31New England PatriotsCaleb LomuOTUtah32Seattle SeahawksColton HoodCBTennesseeMel Kiper’s mock draft (ESPN)

Kiper’s latest mock draft was released on Feb. 24

PickTeamPlayerPositionSchool1Las Vegas RaidersFernando MendozaQB Indiana2New York JetsCaleb DownsSOhio State3Arizona Cardinals David BaileyOLBTexas Tech4Tennessee TitansArvell ReeseLBOhio State5New York GiantsSpencer FanoOTUtah6Cleveland BrownsCarnell TateWROhio State7Washington CommandersSonny StylesLBOhio State8New Orleans SaintsMakai LemonWRUSC9Kansas City ChiefsJeremiyah LoveRBNotre Dame10Cincinnati BengalsReuben Bain Jr.EDGEMiami11Miami DolphinsFrancis MauigoaOTMiami12Dallas CowboysMansoor DelaneCBLSU13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)Jermod McCoyCBTennessee14Baltimore RavensJordyn TysonWRArizona State15Tampa Bay BuccaneersCJ AllenLB Georgia16New York Jets (via Colts)Peter WoodsDTClemson17Detroit LionsZion YoungEDGEMissouri18Minnesota VikingsDillon ThienemanSOregon19Carolina Panthers Keldric FaulkDEAuburn20Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)Akeem MesidorEDGEMiami21Pittsburgh SteelersTy SimpsonQBAlabama22Los Angeles ChargersOlaivavega IoaneGPenn State23Philadelphia EaglesKenyon SadiqTEOregon24Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)Monroe FreelingOTGeorgia25Chicago BearsKadyn McDonaldDT Ohio State26Buffalo BillsDenzel BostonWRWashington27San Francisco 49ersKadyn ProctorOTAlabama28Houston TexansJadarian PriceRBNotre Dame29Los Angeles RamsBlake MillerOTClemson30Denver BroncosEmmanuel McNeil-Warren SToledo31New England PatriotsR Mason ThomasOLBOklahoma32Seattle SeahawksAvieon TerrellCBClemson

Notable: 

-Kiper has the Pittsburgh Steelers taking Alabama QB Ty Simpson in the first round, perhaps as a replacement for Aaron Rodgers. 

-He also has Caleb Downs going No. 2 overall to the New York Jets, one of the highest spots for him so far. 

Bucky Brooks’ mock draft (NFL.com) 

Brooks’ latest mock draft was released on Feb. 24

PickTeamPlayerPositionSchool1Las Vegas RaidersFernando MendozaQB Indiana2New York JetsDavid BaileyOLBTexas Tech3Arizona Cardinals Francis MauigoaOTMiami4Tennessee TitansArvell ReeseLBOhio State5New York GiantsCaleb DownsSOhio State6Cleveland BrownsSpencer FanoOTUtah7Washington CommandersReuben Bain Jr. EDGEMiami8New Orleans SaintsJeremiyah Love RBNotre Dame9Kansas City ChiefsCarnell TateWROhio State10Cincinnati BengalsKeldric FaulkEDGEAuburn11Miami DolphinsMansoor DelaneCBLSU12Dallas CowboysAkheem MesidorEDGEMiami13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)Jermod McCoyCBTennessee14Baltimore RavensOlaivavega IoaneOGPenn State15Tampa Bay BuccaneersSonny StylesLBOhio State16New York Jets (via Colts)Jordyn Tyson WRArizona State17Detroit LionsKadyn ProctorOTAlabama18Minnesota VikingsEmmanuel McNeil-WarrenSToledo19Carolina Panthers Peter WoodsDTClemson20Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)Avieon TerrellCBClemson21Pittsburgh SteelersMaki LemonWRUSC22Los Angeles ChargersKenyon SadiqTEOregon23Philadelphia EaglesKC ConceptionWRTexas A&M24Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)Denzel BostonWRWashington25Chicago BearsKadyn McDonaldDT Ohio State26Buffalo BillsMalachi FieldsWRNotre Dame27San Francisco 49ersCaleb LomuOTUtah28Houston TexansCaleb BanksDTFlorida29Los Angeles RamsDillon ThienemanSOregon30Denver BroncosCJ AllenLBGeorgia31New England PatriotsMonroe FreelingOTGeorgia32Seattle SeahawksCashius HowellEDGETexas A&M

Notable: 

-Brooks has a pair of surprise guys going in the first round, in Florida DT Caleb Banks and Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields. 

-He also has the Philadelphia Eagles taking a wide receiver over a tight end, which could suggest the Eagles’ need for a receiver amid the A.J. Brown uncertainty. 

Eric Froton’s mock draft (NBC Sports)

Froton’s latest mock draft was released on Feb. 23

PickTeamPlayerPositionSchool1Las Vegas RaidersFernando MendozaQB Indiana2New York JetsArvell ReeseLBOhio State3Arizona Cardinals Francis MauigoaOTTexas Tech4Tennessee TitansCarnell TateWROhio State5New York GiantsCaleb DownsSOhio State6Cleveland BrownsSpencer FanoOTUtah7Washington CommandersDavid BaileyEDGETexas Tech8New Orleans SaintsRueben Bain Jr. EDGEMiami9Kansas City ChiefsJeremiyah LoveRBNotre Dame10Cincinnati BengalsMansoor DelaneCBLSU11Miami DolphinsMakai LemonWRUSC12Dallas CowboysSonny StylesLBOhio State13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)Jermod McCoyCBTennessee14Baltimore RavensKeldric FaulkEDGEAuburn15Tampa Bay BuccaneersCashius HowellEDGE Texas A&M16New York Jets (via Colts)Jordyn TysonWRArizona State17Detroit LionsT.J. ParkerEDGEClemson18Minnesota VikingsPeter WoodsDLClemson19Carolina Panthers Kayden McDonaldDLOhio State20Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)Avieon TerrellCBClemson21Pittsburgh SteelersDenzel BostonWRWashington22Los Angeles ChargersOlaivavega IoaneGPenn State23Philadelphia EaglesKenyon SadiqTEOregon24Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)KC ConcepcionWRTexas A&M25Chicago BearsCaleb BanksDL Florida26Buffalo BillsZion YoungEDGEMissouri27San Francisco 49ersCaleb LomuOTUtah28Houston TexansMonroe FreelingTGeorgia29Los Angeles RamsKadyn ProctorOTAlabama30Denver BroncosCJ AllenLBGeorgia31New England Patriots

Max Iheanacho

OTArizona State32Seattle SeahawksBrandon CisseCBSouth Carolina

Notable:

-While most mocks have Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese squarely at No. 4 overall, he has him going No. 2 overall to the Jets. ,

-He also has the Titans taking a receiver in Carnell Tate, the Giants going after safety Caleb Downs instead of getting a much-needed OT and Reuben Bain Jr. falling outside of the top five.

-Newcomers Max Iheanacho and Brandon Cissee round out his first round.  

Daniel Jeremiah’s mock draft (NFL.com)

Jeremiah’s latest mock draft was released on Feb. 17

PickTeamPlayerPositionSchool1Las Vegas RaidersFernando MendozaQB Indiana2New York JetsDavid BaileyEDGETexas Tech3Arizona Cardinals Francis MauigoaOTTexas Tech4Tennessee TitansReuben Bain Jr. EDGEMiami5New York GiantsCarnell TateWROhio State6Cleveland BrownsSpencer FanoOTUtah7Washington CommandersArvelle ReeseLBOhio State8New Orleans SaintsMakai LemonWRUSC9Kansas City ChiefsJeremiyah LoveRBNotre Dame10Cincinnati BengalsCaleb DownsSOhio State11Miami DolphinsMansoor DelaneCBLSU12Dallas CowboysJermod McCoyCBTennessee13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)Emmanual McNeil-WarrenSToledo14Baltimore RavensJordyn TysonWRArizona Stat15Tampa Bay BuccaneersSonny StylesLB Ohio State16New York Jets (via Colts)Olaivavega IoaneIOLPenn State17Detroit LionsT.J. ParkerEDGEClemson18Minnesota VikingsDillon ThienemanSOregon19Carolina Panthers Keldric FaulkEDGEAuburn20Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)Akheem MesidorEDGEMiami21Pittsburgh SteelersDenzel BostonWRWashington22Los Angeles ChargersKenyon SadiqTEOregon23Philadelphia EaglesBlake MillerOTClemson24Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)Monroe FreelingOTGeorgia25Chicago BearsPeter WoodsDTClemson26Buffalo BillsMalachi FieldsWRNotre Dame27San Francisco 49ersLee HunerDTTexas Tech28Houston TexansCaleb LomuOTUtah29Los Angeles RamsColton HoodCBTennessee30Denver BroncosCJ AllenLBGeorgia31New England Patriots

Zion Young

EDGEMissouri32Seattle SeahawksKC ConcepcionWRTexas Tech

-Notable: 

-Jeremiah has the New York Giants as one of six teams picking a receiver, getting Carnell Tate at No. 5 overall. He also has Toledo S Emmanual McNeil-Warren going No. 13 overall.

-Jeremiah has the Eagles taking Clemson OT Blake Miller, while most mocks have them taking a pass-catcher. He also has Texas Tech’s Hunter Lee going in the first round.