{"id":617328,"date":"2026-04-20T21:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/617328\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:08:11","slug":"2026-nfl-mock-draft-9-0-chiefs-trade-into-top-3-in-final-edition-while-giants-find-great-dexter-lawrence-transition-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/617328\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL mock draft 9.0: Chiefs trade into top 3 in final edition, while Giants find great Dexter Lawrence transition plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The week of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/draft\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:2026 NFL Draft;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;2026 NFL Draft&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">2026 NFL Draft<\/a> is finally here! Months of scouting evaluations, testing numbers, pro days, team visits, trades and more all come down to Thursday through Saturday in <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/pittsburgh\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pittsburgh;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Pittsburgh&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pittsburgh<\/a>, when 257 players will hear their names called as draft picks.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our final mock draft of this cycle, the ninth overall and we hope the most accurate yet. We\u2019ll find out soon enough.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>In this mock draft, Yahoo Sports\u2019 Nate Tice makes the odd-numbered picks, and Charles McDonald makes the even.<\/p>\n<p>Big Boards: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-draft-final-combined-big-board-buckeyes-defender-is-no-1-with-fernando-mendoza-right-behind-him-and-rueben-bain-jr-top-5-223555866.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Consensus Top 75;cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Consensus Top 75;slk:Consensus Top 75;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Consensus Top 75&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Consensus Top 75<\/a> \u2022 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-draft-final-big-board-fernando-mendoza-is-no-1-jeremiyah-love-is-top-3-in-full-75-player-edition-204945765.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Nate Tice;cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nate Tice;slk:Nate Tice;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Nate Tice&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Nate Tice<\/a> \u2022 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-draft-final-big-board-4-defenders-rank-in-top-5-and-perhaps-a-surprise-wr1-174645731.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Charles McDonald;cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Charles McDonald;slk:Charles McDonald;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Charles McDonald&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Charles McDonald<\/a> | <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/draft\/\" data-i13n=\"slk:Draft guide;cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Draft guide;slk:Draft guide;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Draft guide&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Draft guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/las-vegas\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Las Vegas Raiders;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Las Vegas Raiders&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> \u2014 Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana<\/p>\n<p>Set it and forget it. Mendoza has reportedly already been working to acclimate himself to the Raiders\u2019 offense, and he is a great fit with Klint Kubiak\u2019s preferred attack. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-is-a-top-end-qb-prospect-in-any-class-lets-take-a-deep-dive-223521097.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mendoza\u2019s size and mental makeup;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Mendoza\u2019s size and mental makeup&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Mendoza\u2019s size and mental makeup<\/a> will help him acclimate quickly to the next level, but the Raiders have done a nice job of insulating Mendoza with a veteran center in <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/33980\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tyler Linderbaum;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tyler Linderbaum&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Linderbaum<\/a> and adding quarterback <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/25812\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kirk Cousins;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kirk Cousins&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kirk Cousins<\/a> to hold the fort down for when Mendoza is ready.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>2. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/ny-jets\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:New York Jets;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;New York Jets&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Jets<\/a> \u2014 David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s been a lot of smoke recently <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/betting\/article\/nfl-mock-draft-top-10-picks-based-on-the-betting-odds-after-dexter-lawrence-trade-162725519.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:linking the Jets and Bailey,;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;linking the Jets and Bailey,&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">linking the Jets and Bailey,<\/a> so let\u2019s follow suit and start the draft here. This might be a bit rich for Bailey considering the Jets have their pick of the litter, but one thing he has over the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/nfl-draft-2026-ohio-state-has-3-defenders-who-are-worth-top-10-picks-positional-value-be-damned-200611718.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ohio State trio;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ohio State trio&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Ohio State trio<\/a> is conventional positional value helping his cause. Bailey\u2019s appeal is all about his upside as a pass rusher, which is sky high. He has the athleticism, tenacity and a growing set of techniques to use to be a factor early in his career. He has a lot of room to grow as a run defender, but he\u2019s shown upside there as well, albeit inconsistently. The addition of 365-pound nose tackle T\u2019Vondre Sweat makes this pick more palatable and will let Bailey be aggressive without killing the structure of the Jets\u2019 defense.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re sending the ninth and 40th picks to Arizona for this one, and the Chiefs might need a little more to sweeten the pot for a move up like this. But the Cardinals (and Titans after them) feel like the pivot points of this year\u2019s draft. The Cardinals could just sit and take whomever they want, or move back some to bet they can snag their preferred offensive lineman, all while getting more to work with on Day 2, the sweet spot of this year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>A trade up makes sense for the Chiefs as they haven\u2019t held a top-10 pick in the draft since they moved up for <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/30123\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Patrick Mahomes;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Patrick Mahomes&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> in 2017. And you know what\u2019s cooler than a top-10 pick? A top-three pick. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-draft-final-big-board-fernando-mendoza-is-no-1-jeremiyah-love-is-top-3-in-full-75-player-edition-204945765.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:I consider Reese the best non-quarterback in this year\u2019s draft,;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;I consider Reese the best non-quarterback in this year\u2019s draft,&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">I consider Reese the best non-quarterback in this year\u2019s draft,<\/a> and this ability to impact the game, both presently and what he can become in the future, on the line of scrimmage or from off-ball spots makes him an incredible fit for Steve Spagnuolo\u2019s Bolo punch defense. All while keeping the 29th pick, too.<\/p>\n<p>This is very high for a player who is projected to be an off-ball linebacker in the NFL, but Styles is a rare talent. At 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, he has elite size and still manages to play with consistent leverage when attacking downhill. He seemed to get better every week and has come a long way from 2024 when he was making the transition from safety to linebacker. Here, he ends up with Robert Saleh, who knows the value of a steady presence in the middle of the field. Not only did he coach <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/31040\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Fred Warner;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Fred Warner&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fred Warner<\/a> and <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/31980\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dre Greenlaw;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dre Greenlaw&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dre Greenlaw<\/a> at the peak of their powers, he also spent a few years with <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/27545\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:C.J. Mosley;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;C.J. Mosley&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">C.J. Mosley<\/a> with the Jets toward the end of his career. While off-ball linebackers normally don\u2019t go this high, there may be something to be said about having an elite player at that position in a league that doesn\u2019t have many. It would be a weapon essentially no other team has right now.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants are locked and loaded with two of the top 10 selections in this year\u2019s draft after <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/giants-have-an-opportunity-to-accelerate-their-rebuild-under-john-harbaugh-after-bold-dexter-lawrence-trade-190253834.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals.;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals.<\/a> Now they wield 16 minutes\u2019 worth of picks Thursday night, opening up all kinds of possibilities to attack their roster.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Downs would be the highest selected safety in over a decade. His game, a steadiness he brings every play from some part of the center of the defense, would help solidify the back end of a Giants unit that has yielded big play after big play over the past few seasons.<\/p>\n<p>6. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/cleveland\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cleveland Browns;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Cleveland Browns&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Browns<\/a> \u2014 Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State<\/p>\n<p>Tate brings a raised level of competence to the Browns\u2019 wide receiver room they sorely need. The execution on every level of their passing game needs major improvement and Tate would provide a high floor starter to pair with tight end <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/41877\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Harold Fannin Jr.;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Harold Fannin Jr.&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harold Fannin Jr.<\/a> and running back <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/41821\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Quinshon Judkins;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Quinshon Judkins&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quinshon Judkins<\/a> as the core young offensive talent. Tate might not have the profile of a dominant No. 1 wide receiver, but he can undoubtedly be a heavily targeted option.<\/p>\n<p>There simply aren\u2019t many offenses that can unleash a quarterback and running back that can both run a sub-4.4 40 on every snap. I like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/nfl-free-agency-tracker-each-teams-notable-departing-free-agents-signings-trades-as-leagues-new-year-begins-124543311.html#washington-commanders\" data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:how the Commanders addressed the running back room;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;how the Commanders addressed the running back room&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">how the Commanders addressed the running back room<\/a> already this offseason, and they have other positions and needs on their roster they could easily go after. But with so many defensive players going early, and the Commanders perhaps feeling like they can address offensive needs later, they instead go with perhaps the best skill player in this year\u2019s draft class to boost their offense with first time play-caller <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/32272\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:David Blough;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;David Blough&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Blough<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The Saints need to add juice off the edge to a defense that ranked 22nd in pressure rate last season. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/yes-rueben-bain-jrs-arms-are-short-by-nfl-standards-heres-why-it-doesnt-really-matter-170637886.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rueben Bain Jr. comes in an NFL-ready body;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;12&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Rueben Bain Jr. comes in an NFL-ready body&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Rueben Bain Jr. comes in an NFL-ready body<\/a> (short arms and all) and has the density requirement the Saints have preferred out of their defensive ends. Bain and <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/32672\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chase Young;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chase Young&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Young<\/a> could be a nice duo as the Saints continue to turn the page into the next chapter of their post-Drew <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/5479\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Brees;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Brees&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brees<\/a> era.<\/p>\n<p>9. Arizona Cardinals (via Kansas City Chiefs) \u2014 Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals address their offensive line with the first player in that position group off the board while adding pick No. 40 to their quiver. I almost went with Monroe Freeling here, but instead selected perhaps a cleaner fit in Mauigoa; a strong and technically proficient right tackle who could kick inside, both spots where the Cardinals would love to have any type of long-term solution.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>10. New York Giants (via Cincinnati Bengals) \u2014 Keldric Faulk, DL\/Edge, Auburn<\/p>\n<p>Out goes Dexter Lawrence, in comes Faulk. He is a monster against the run and has a ton of upside to grow as a player who doesn\u2019t turn 21 until September. He\u2019s raw as a pass rusher, but that\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing. His role in Auburn\u2019s defense didn\u2019t allow for many clean pass rushing reps, so he\u2019s a bit of a blank slate there. He\u2019s right at the \u201ctweener\u201d range now, but his ability to stand strong against the run and eat double teams is rare for someone with his frame. He probably has the best run defending tape in the class.<\/p>\n<p>More 2026 NFL mock drafts: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-8-point-one-212231505.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:8.0;cpos:13;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;8.0&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">8.0<\/a> | <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-70-free-agent-frenzy-shuffles-the-board-where-rb-jeremiyah-love-lands-in-top-5-143508268.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:7.0;cpos:14;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:7.0;slk:7.0;cpos:14;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;7.0&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">7.0<\/a> | <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-60-ohio-state-defenders-rise-after-stellar-combines-edge-rushers-dominate-first-round-025225457.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:6.0;cpos:15;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:6.0;slk:6.0;cpos:15;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;6.0&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">6.0<\/a> | <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-as-scouting-combine-begins-notre-dame-rb-jeremiyah-love-has-look-of-a-top-10-player-005549523.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:5.0;cpos:16;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:5.0;slk:5.0;cpos:16;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;5.0&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">5.0<\/a> | <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-40-miami-vs-indiana-for-cfp-title-could-feature-several-top-10-picks-including-no-1-overall-233457992.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:4.0;cpos:17;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:4.0;slk:4.0;cpos:17;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;17&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;4.0&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">4.0<\/a> | <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-30-jets-raiders-pick-qbs-at-1-2-after-trades-while-2-ohio-state-defenders-go-top-10-050102300.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:3.0;cpos:18;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:3.0;slk:3.0;cpos:18;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;3.0&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">3.0<\/a> | <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-20-3-qbs-go-in-top-4-while-cowboys-go-defense-twice-and-chiefs-select-travis-kelces-successor-000827741.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:2.0;cpos:19;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:2.0;slk:2.0;cpos:19;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;19&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;2.0&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">2.0<\/a> | <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-10-an-edge-defender-goes-no-1-and-4-qbs-follow-him-in-the-top-10-220558890.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:1.0;cpos:20;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:1.0;slk:1.0;cpos:20;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;1.0&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">1.0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/miami\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Miami Dolphins;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Miami Dolphins&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> \u2014 Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU<\/p>\n<p>The Dolphins could go offensive line or pass catcher here (I mean look at who <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/34042\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Malik Willis;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Malik Willis&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malik Willis<\/a> is throwing to right now). Instead let\u2019s give their new head coach the first cornerback off the board. Delane is smart, and has a knack for baiting quarterbacks in zone coverage and making plays on the football. He\u2019s a great fit for Jeff Hafley at a position group that\u2019s been getting by with some *waves hand* names lately.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>12. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/dallas\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dallas Cowboys;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dallas Cowboys&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> \u2014\u00a0 Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n<p>Dallas needs to continue to upgrade its defense. Here, the Cowboys take a big hack at a potentially great cornerback in McCoy. He didn\u2019t play last season while recovering from an ACL tear, but his tape shows some high-end traits in man coverage and has the length and athleticism teams emphasize at the position. It\u2019s a risk, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mens-college-basketball\/betting\/article\/nfl-drafts-most-interesting-teams-how-can-the-cowboys-turn-their-picks-into-help-for-a-playoff-push-140000686.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:21;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:but that word doesn\u2019t even compute to Jerry Jones.;cpos:21;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;21&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;but that word doesn\u2019t even compute to Jerry Jones.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">but that word doesn\u2019t even compute to Jerry Jones.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At first I wanted to give the Rams a different type of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/fantasy\/article\/2026-nfl-draft-whats-your-flavor--sorting-top-20-wr-prospects-in-archetype-buckets-145346718.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:22;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:flavor at wide receiver;cpos:22;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;22&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;flavor at wide receiver&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">flavor at wide receiver<\/a> than what they trot out. Instead I go with a burly pass catcher with blocking chops to bridge their present and future. Boston is a smooth athlete with size and ball skills to mix and match with <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/40168\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Puka Nacua;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Puka Nacua&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Puka Nacua<\/a> and <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/27581\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Davante Adams;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Davante Adams&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Davante Adams<\/a> (who is 34 and entering the last year of his contract). He is a valid threat working on the ball, and has some upside as a power slot player the Rams feature heavily in their offense.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Baltimore gets a strong upgrade to its offensive line here with the pick the franchise <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/ravens-were-reportedly-concerned-about-maxx-crosbys-degenerative-knee-issue-for-beyond-2026-season-185905883.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:23;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:almost traded for Maxx Crosby.;cpos:23;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;23&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;almost traded for Maxx Crosby.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">almost traded for Maxx Crosby.<\/a> Fano can play wherever the Ravens would need him, likely slotting in at guard in this scenario to help re-stabilize the interior after losing center Tyler Linderbaum to a record free-agent contract. A strong ground game is always going to be part of the plan as long as <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/31002\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lamar Jackson;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lamar Jackson&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lamar Jackson<\/a> is the quarterback, so getting talented big boys is never a bad idea.<\/p>\n<p>The Eagles jump up eight spots here to get ahead of the offensive line run. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-draft-offensive-line-rankings-deep-class-has-several-1st-round-candidates-to-protect-your-qb-181924091.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:24;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Freeling really came along;cpos:24;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Freeling really came along&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Freeling really came along<\/a> in the second half of the 2025 season and has the size and athleticism to hang on the left side. His improved strength and cleaner hands will make him a clean fit on the right side as <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/26627\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lane Johnson;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lane Johnson&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lane Johnson<\/a>\u2019s heir apparent as well. The Eagles are going to try and bolster their offense as much as they can, especially with how the winds of their contracts are currently blowing. Getting a possible high-end offensive tackle in the teens would go a long way in bolstering an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/jalen-hurts-has-long-resisted-change-a-new-play-caller-will-force-him-to-adapt-155951159.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:25;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Eagles offense that is going through plenty of changes.;cpos:25;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Eagles offense that is going through plenty of changes.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Eagles offense that is going through plenty of changes.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>16. New York Jets (via <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/indianapolis\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Indianapolis Colts;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Indianapolis Colts&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a>) \u2014 Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/nfl-drafts-most-interesting-teams-how-do-the-jets-use-their-picks-to-push-along-their-rebuild-140000082.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:26;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Jets need everything,;cpos:26;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;26&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Jets need everything,&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">The Jets need everything,<\/a> but their defense has gotten a lot of love up to this point in the offseason so here&#8217;s another talented target to pair with <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/33965\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Garrett Wilson;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Garrett Wilson&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Garrett Wilson<\/a> for <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/26662\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Geno Smith;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Geno Smith&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Geno Smith<\/a>\u2019s return to New York. The long-term quarterback isn\u2019t on the roster, but whoever that eventually ends up being in the future will at least have a nice little cast of talent to play with if the Jets take Tyson here. Stylistically, he\u2019d be a nice complement to Wilson as well with his size and ability to dominate in the more physical areas of wide receiver play.<\/p>\n<p>17. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/detroit\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Detroit Lions;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Detroit Lions&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Lions<\/a> \u2014 Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State<\/p>\n<p>The Lions should be addressing the trenches on both sides of the ball early in this year\u2019s draft. Iheanachor is a toolsy tackle who has the athleticism and upside to play at both tackle spots. Although he is a latecomer to football, he has more polish than you\u2019d expect playing the position. It doesn\u2019t hurt that he will be paired with offensive line coach Hank Fraley to help smooth out the rougher parts of his game. The Lions want to make the strength of their team the strength of their team again, and I think Iheanachor can play early enough, and well enough, to help that out.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>18. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/minnesota\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Minnesota Vikings;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Minnesota Vikings&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a> \u2014 Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State<\/p>\n<p>The Vikings could use a big-time talent on the interior of their defensive line, and they get that here with McDonald. He is one of the underrated gems of this draft class, being a bit overshadowed by his teammates who were (mock) drafted prior to this pick. He has a lot of playmaking ability for a nose tackle prospect, notching an absurd 65 tackles (31 solo) with nine of them going for a loss. He also had three sacks and two forced fumbles. That level of production is a bit of an anomaly \u2014\u00a0he\u2019d be the active run plugger this defense quietly needs in a big way.<\/p>\n<p>19. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/carolina\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carolina Panthers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Carolina Panthers&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carolina Panthers<\/a> \u2014 Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers are kind of tough to pin down! They made splashy moves this offseason to help out their defense, and Thieneman would be another asset thrown to help out that side of the ball. Thieneman\u2019s ability to work as a top-down defender and near the box makes him a great fit for Ejiro Evero\u2019s defense, which asks its safeties to shore up the action up front.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>20. Dallas Cowboys (via <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/green-bay\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Packers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Packers&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Packers<\/a>) \u2014 <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/ncaaf\/players\/315999\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Akheem Mesidor;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Akheem Mesidor&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Akheem Mesidor<\/a>, EDGE, Miami<\/p>\n<p>Dallas double dips on defense here by taking the other Miami pass rusher, Akheem Mesidor. He isn\u2019t as complete a player as his teammate Rueben Bain Jr., and he\u2019s already turned 25 after six years of college football, but quite frankly the options at edge rusher have thinned out quickly here. Dallas could still use some more pass rush juice off the edge to pair with <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/31835\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Quinnen Williams;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Quinnen Williams&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quinnen Williams<\/a> and the Cowboys snag it here.<\/p>\n<p>21. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/pittsburgh\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pittsburgh Steelers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Pittsburgh Steelers&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> \u2014 Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State<\/p>\n<p>I feel like we have mocked a wide receiver at this point so many times for the Steelers, but guard makes just as much sense to help them out for the present and future as another pass catcher (something they can grab later). <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/29313\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Isaac Seumalo;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Isaac Seumalo&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isaac Seumalo<\/a> departed in free agency, leaving a void at left guard that Ioane would fit neatly in. The Steelers\u2019 offensive line already has a few talented players, and Ioane would help turn it into a formidable unit even with questions <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/40050\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:27;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:involving prior first-rounders;cpos:27;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;27&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;involving prior first-rounders&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">involving prior first-rounders<\/a> at left tackle.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/la-rams\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Los Angeles;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Los Angeles&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles<\/a> has gotten a little old along the defensive line and can draft someone with big-time ability here. Prior to the season, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-10-an-edge-defender-goes-no-1-and-4-qbs-follow-him-in-the-top-10-220558890.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:28;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Woods was seen as a potential top-10 pick;cpos:28;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Woods was seen as a potential top-10 pick&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Woods was seen as a potential top-10 pick<\/a> and those flashes are still there, albeit not as consistently as he was hoping. Still, he clearly has a pathway toward being a long-term, high-impact starter if he can hone the traits that had people so excited about him coming into the 2025 season. He\u2019s not far away from being someone the Chargers can pair with <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/40077\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tuli Tuipulotu;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tuli Tuipulotu&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tuli Tuipulotu<\/a> for the long term.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Philadelphia Eagles) \u2014 Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon<\/p>\n<p>No matter what you think the Buccaneers\u2019 needs are, every position is live for general manager Jason Licht to select. Even in the first round. Sadiq would be a way for the Buccaneers to add firepower to their pass catchers and bolster the position after <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/tampa-bay\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tampa Bay;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tampa Bay&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay<\/a> extended <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/34062\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cade Otton;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Cade Otton&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cade Otton<\/a> this offseason. I even think Sadiq\u2019s blocking ability on the move would be a good fit for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson in the run game, too.<\/p>\n<p>24. Cleveland Browns (via <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/jacksonville\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jaguars;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jaguars&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaguars<\/a>) \u2014 Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama<\/p>\n<p>The Browns get the offensive tackle they\u2019ve been linked to with Proctor still on the board for their second first-round pick. Proctor has all the talent in the world, but he\u2019s on the heavier side, weighing in at the scouting combine at 352 pounds. He had to play his way into shape last season, which started with an ugly performance against Florida State. Still, there\u2019s so much athleticism here packed into a gargantuan frame that it\u2019s not hard to see why someone will take the risk. Proctor and current Browns tackle <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/40163\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dawand Jones;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dawand Jones&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dawand Jones<\/a> would have to be the biggest offensive tackle duo in the NFL by a wide margin.<\/p>\n<p>25. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/chicago\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chicago Bears;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chicago Bears&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Bears<\/a> \u2014 Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah<\/p>\n<p>The spine of the defense could be looked at here, but the Bears\u2019 offensive line went from among the league\u2019s best to a big question mark in a hurry. Left tackle became a position of need after <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/41841\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ozzy Trapilo;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ozzy Trapilo&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ozzy Trapilo<\/a> suffered a late-season injury, and Lomu\u2019s light feet and easy moving athleticism would make him a great fit in an offense that runs a good heaping of zone runs and puts its offensive linemen on the move. Lomu could end up the best left tackle in this year\u2019s class if he keeps adding strength and builds on his flashes of high-end pass protection plays.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>26. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/buffalo\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buffalo Bills;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Buffalo Bills&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo Bills<\/a> \u2014 CJ Allen, LB, Georgia<\/p>\n<p>The Bills have started reshaping their defense toward the scheme that new coordinator <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/7442\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jim Leonhard;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jim Leonhard&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jim Leonhard<\/a> will run, but they\u2019re still incredibly weak at linebacker. Allen isn\u2019t the rangiest LB out there, but he\u2019s smart and handled heavy responsibilities within Georgia\u2019s defense right away as a true freshman. He would be a great fit in Leonhard\u2019s defense and has the physicality and smarts that play well in a 3-4 defense. He would potentially be the stabilizing presence the Bills have been missing since <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/30276\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Matt Milano;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Matt Milano&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Milano<\/a> was at the peak of his powers.<\/p>\n<p>Miller would be a steadying force whose athleticism, intelligence, and sheer reliability as a player would be a welcome long-term boost for the 49ers\u2019 offensive line. The run on linemen could force the 49ers to move in a different direction, but Miller would be a good fit for Kyle Shanahan\u2019s offense and be a keystone player for him up front.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>28. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/houston\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Houston Texans;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Houston Texans&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Texans<\/a> \u2014 Chase Bisontis, OL, Texas A&amp;M<\/p>\n<p>This may be a surprise pick, but Bisontis has first-round traits for days with the room to get stronger in a frame that already holds 315 pounds. He\u2019s a smooth mover at guard and looks to have the movement skills to potentially play right tackle in a pinch \u2026 just like <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/31855\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tytus Howard;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tytus Howard&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tytus Howard<\/a>, whom the Texans traded to the Browns this offseason. He\u2019d have to fight for playing time with the recent additions of <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/31136\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wyatt Teller;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Wyatt Teller&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wyatt Teller<\/a> and <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/31007\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Braden Smith;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Braden Smith&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Braden Smith<\/a>, but neither of those players are long-term additions. Houston still needs to keep adding young building blocks and Bisonstis has a lot of talent.<\/p>\n<p>29. Kansas City Chiefs (via Los Angeles Rams) \u2014 KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&amp;M<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs get both perhaps the best defender in this year\u2019s draft and also a twitchy and athletic skill player to continue to add more speed to their offense. Concepcion has inside and outside ability and can create with the ball in his hands, along with the ball skills and speed to stretch the field, too (even if his hands can be frustrating). He would open up the space and create big plays the Chiefs have desperately needed.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>30. Miami Dolphins (via <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/denver\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Denver Broncos;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Denver Broncos&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Denver Broncos<\/a>) \u2014 Makai Lemon, WR, USC<\/p>\n<p>The Dolphins use the pick they got from the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/33394\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jaylen Waddle;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jaylen Waddle&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaylen Waddle<\/a> trade to replace Jaylen Waddle. Lemon isn\u2019t nearly as dynamic as Waddle, but he profiles as a starting-caliber slot wide receiver. The Dolphins need to start rebuilding their wide receiver depth somewhere, so they might as well start here and see where the winds take them and their $179 million in dead cap.<\/p>\n<p>The run on offensive linemen (and wide receiver, really), on top of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/expectations-for-2026-nfl-draft-therell-probably-be-a-lot-of-trades-heres-who-could-be-on-move-before-and-afterward-000005925.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:29;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:whole A.J. Brown \u201cthing,\u201d;cpos:29;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;29&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;whole A.J. Brown \u201cthing,\u201d&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">whole A.J. Brown \u201cthing,\u201d<\/a> has me thinking the Patriots look at adding the heavy-handed and hardworking Parker to their defense. Parker might not be the high-end pass rusher the Patriots really want to add, but he would help give them a bunch of strong and powerful defenders who can stifle run games and push the pocket on quarterbacks. It might be too \u201chat on a hat,\u201d but there really is something about the stone-fisted Parker with the other group of brawny Patriots defensive linemen that I like the more I think about it.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>32. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/seattle\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seattle Seahawks;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Seattle Seahawks&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a> \u2014 Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson<\/p>\n<p>The Seahawks close out the final mock draft of the year by adding another tough defensive back to their defense. <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/34109\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tariq Woolen;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tariq Woolen&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tariq Woolen<\/a> is off to Philadelphia and while they re-signed <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/34383\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Josh Jobe;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Josh Jobe&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Jobe<\/a> to a small extension, adding another premium resource to that room is never a bad idea. Like his brother A.J. who plays for the Falcons, Avieon isn\u2019t the most explosive athlete, but he\u2019s physical with clean movement skills. He\u2019s a great add for a secondary that already has someone like <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/40056\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Devon Witherspoon;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Devon Witherspoon&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devon Witherspoon<\/a> and would be a clean fit in Mike Macdonald\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The week of the 2026 NFL Draft is finally here! 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