The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis has officially wrapped. While it was a weekend of broken records and historical athletic scores, it is crucial not to let the "spandex Olympics" completely overwrite three years of college game tape. The Class of 2026 is undoubtedly explosive, but NFL front offices will still prioritize positional value, consistency, and proven production.
Furthermore, the NFL never sleeps. With today's blockbuster trade sending All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for the 29th overall pick, the draft board has experienced a massive late shakeup. In this revised Mock Draft 2.0, we blend the undeniable athletic leaps we saw at Lucas Oil Stadium with the real-time trades and realistic draft ranges of these prospects.
🔥 Mock 2.0 Quick Hitters
- The Biggest Riser: Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame) vaults into the top 10 after a blistering 4.36s 40-yard dash.
- The Blockbuster Ripple: The Rams secure their CB1 via trade, pivoting their #13 pick to the offensive trenches.
- The Combine Unicorn: Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon) secures first-round lock status after breaking a 20-year-old positional speed record.
The First Round
1. Las Vegas Raiders
Selection: Fernando Mendoza, QB (Indiana)
Needs: QB, CB, OT, WR, OG, DT
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Mendoza opted to skip the athletic testing, relying on his pristine game tape and National Championship pedigree. His measurements—a sturdy 6'4 ¾" and 236 lbs—paired with what scouts called "flawless" interviews, have cemented him as the undisputed #1 overall pick. Las Vegas gets their franchise quarterback.
2. New York Jets
Selection: Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE (Ohio State)
Needs: EDGE, LB, QB, S, WR, OT
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Reese proved he belongs at the top by running a blistering 4.46s 40-yard dash. His fluidity in both the linebacker and edge drills showed he is a true chess piece. For a Jets defense desperate for a versatile "X-factor" to generate pressure, Reese offers Micah Parsons-like upside.
3. Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Francis Mauigoa, OT (Miami)
Needs: OT, OG, RB, DL, CB
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Mauigoa looked incredibly nimble during the mirror and wave drills. Despite his massive frame, he has the foot speed to handle elite NFL speed rushers. Pairing him with Paris Johnson Jr. gives Arizona a pair of twin pillars to protect Kyler Murray for the foreseeable future.
4. Tennessee Titans
Selection: David Bailey, EDGE (Texas Tech)
Needs: EDGE, WR, CB, LB, TE, RB
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Known as "The Boogeyman," Bailey confirmed his explosive first step with a stellar workout. Tennessee’s defense was toothless on third downs last year; Bailey provides the pure "bend-and-burst" profile that instantly transforms a pass rush.
5. New York Giants
Selection: Carnell Tate, WR (Ohio State)
Needs: WR, CB, OG, DT
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Tate ran a crisp 4.38s 40 and looked like the most polished route runner in the building during the gauntlet. He didn't just show speed; he showed hands and a massive catch radius. He is the true WR1 the Giants have lacked for years.
6. Cleveland Browns
Selection: Spencer Fano, OT (Utah)
Needs: OT, WR, LB, QB
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Fano didn't necessarily break records, but his technique in the on-field drills was clinical. The Browns desperately need a foundational left tackle to keep their quarterback upright, and Fano is the safest, highest-floor lineman on the board.
7. Washington Commanders
Selection: Caleb Downs, S (Ohio State)
Needs: S, CB, EDGE, LB, OT
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Downs focused on the technical drills, where his football IQ was on full display. Safeties rarely go this high, but Downs is the exception. He is the "coach on the field" Dan Quinn needs to fix a secondary that was torched repeatedly in 2025.
8. New Orleans Saints
Selection: Jeremiyah Love, RB (Notre Dame)
Needs: RB, WR, DL, OT, OG
Change: ▲ +12 (Up from Pick 20)
The Post-Combine Factor: Running backs in the top 10 are rare, but Love proved he is a generational outlier. He clocked a 4.36s 40-yard dash, showing the breakaway speed that makes him a scheme-transcendent weapon. The Saints grab him to pair with Alvin Kamara in a terrifying backfield.
9. Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE (Miami)
Needs: DL/EDGE, OT, WR, CB
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Bain’s 10-yard split was among the best for defensive linemen, proving his elite "get-off." He is a power-rusher who can kick inside on passing downs, fitting Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme perfectly as the Chiefs inject youth into their defensive line.
10. Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Keldric Faulk, EDGE (Auburn)
Needs: EDGE, DT, OT, TE, CB
Change: ▲ +13 (Up from Pick 23)
The Post-Combine Factor: The Bengals shift focus to the pass rush. Faulk was dominant in the bag drills, showcasing heavy hands and great bend. In the physical AFC North, you need rushers who can set the edge against the run and still get to the quarterback, and Faulk does both.
11. Miami Dolphins
Selection: Olaivavega Ioane, IOL (Penn State)
Needs: IOL, CB, QB, DT
Change: ▲ +3 (Up from Pick 14)
The Post-Combine Factor: Ioane was an absolute mauler in the pull drills. Miami needs to protect the interior of the pocket to let their speed-based offense operate, and Ioane brings a nasty, physical demeanor that the Dolphins' offensive line has been missing.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Mansoor Delane, CB (LSU)
Needs: CB, LB, DT, WR
Change: ▲ +1 (Up from Pick 13)
The Post-Combine Factor: Delane looked incredibly fluid turning his hips during the gauntlet. He gives the Cowboys a legitimate cover corner to lock down one side of the field, helping a Dallas defense that is rebuilding its identity after trading away Micah Parsons.
13. Los Angeles Rams
Selection: Max Iheanachor, OT (Arizona St.)
Needs: OT, S, DB, QB
Change: ★ NEW (Pivot due to McDuffie Trade)
The Post-Combine Factor: With the ink barely dry on today's blockbuster trade for Trent McDuffie, the Rams have their lockdown CB1. They immediately pivot their first-round capital to the trenches. Iheanachor solidified his first-round status with a 4.91s 40 and a 9'7" broad jump at 321 lbs, giving LA a powerful bookend tackle.
14. Baltimore Ravens
Selection: Jordyn Tyson, WR (Arizona State)
Needs: WR, IOL, EDGE, CB, DL
Change: ▼ -6 (Down from Pick 8)
The Post-Combine Factor: Tyson falls into Baltimore’s lap. The Ravens need a dynamic pass-catcher to open up the field for Lamar Jackson, and Tyson provides excellent body control and deep speed to stretch defenses vertically.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selection: Cashius Howell, EDGE (Texas A&M)
Needs: EDGE, CB, WR, LB, S
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Howell displayed a refined arsenal of pass-rush moves in Indy. His twitch off the edge is undeniable, providing the organic pressure Tampa Bay desperately needs to avoid over-relying on the blitz.
16. New York Jets (via IND)
Selection: Makai Lemon, WR (USC)
Needs: WR, QB, EDGE, LB, S
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: After grabbing an edge rusher early, the Jets pivot to offense. Lemon is a versatile playmaker who excels after the catch. He operates beautifully out of the slot and will immediately help whoever is playing quarterback in New York.
17. Detroit Lions
Selection: Blake Miller, OT (Clemson)
Needs: OT, OG, CB, EDGE, DT
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Miller fits Detroit's culture perfectly. He had a great day on the bench press and showed the functional strength required to thrive in Dan Campbell’s power-run offense. He is a day-one starter on the right side.
18. Minnesota Vikings
Selection: Caleb Banks, DT (Florida)
Needs: DT, CB, IOL, WR, QB
Change: ★ NEW (Not in Mock 1.0)
The Post-Combine Factor: At a colossal 330 lbs, Banks moved with terrifying fluidity during the bag drills. He is a lab-built interior anchor that Brian Flores can use to command double teams and stuff the run in the NFC North.
19. Carolina Panthers
Selection: Kenyon Sadiq, TE (Oregon)
Needs: TE, WR, EDGE, CB, LB
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Sadiq broke the combine with a 4.39s 40-yard dash—the fastest for a tight end in decades. He is a matchup nightmare who immediately becomes the best red-zone threat on Carolina's roster.
20. Dallas Cowboys (via GB)
Selection: T.J. Parker, EDGE (Clemson)
Needs: EDGE, LB, RB, DT, WR
Change: ★ NEW (Not in Mock 1.0)
The Post-Combine Factor: Armed with extra draft capital, the Cowboys invest in the trenches. Parker is a relentless pass rusher with a great motor. He provides the immediate edge help Dallas needs to get their pass rush back on track.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Selection: Denzel Boston, WR (Washington)
Needs: WR, QB, CB, OT, DL
Change: ▲ +6 (Up from Pick 27)
The Post-Combine Factor: Boston’s ball skills and toughness were on full display in Indianapolis. The Steelers have a knack for drafting elite wideouts, and Boston’s large catch radius and physicality fit the AFC North perfectly.
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Kadyn Proctor, OT (Alabama)
Needs: OT, DT, CB, TE, LB
Change: ▲ +6 (Up from Pick 28)
The Post-Combine Factor: Jim Harbaugh loves building through the offensive line. Proctor is a massive, high-upside tackle who tested incredibly well for his size. He provides long-term stability and fits the physical identity LA is building.
23. Philadelphia Eagles
Selection: Monroe Freeling, OT (Georgia)
Needs: OT, EDGE, CB, S, WR
Change: ▲ +3 (Up from Pick 26)
The Post-Combine Factor: The Eagles are always thinking one step ahead in the trenches. Freeling measured in at 6'7" and ran a fantastic 4.93s 40. He can learn behind Philly's elite veterans before eventually taking over as a cornerstone tackle.
24. Cleveland Browns (via HOU)
Selection: Omar Cooper Jr., WR (Indiana)
Needs: WR, OT, LB, QB
Change: ★ NEW (Not in Mock 1.0)
The Post-Combine Factor: Cleveland uses their second first-rounder to get dynamic on the outside. Cooper showed excellent burst and route-running polish at the combine, giving the Browns the offensive spark they desperately need to support their eventual long-term QB.
25. Buffalo Bills
Selection: KC Concepcion, WR (Texas A&M)
Needs: WR, S, CB, DT, LB
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Concepcion is a route-running savant who creates open windows instantly. Josh Allen needs a target who can win quickly in the short and intermediate areas, making Concepcion the perfect chain-mover for Buffalo.
26. Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Dillon Thieneman, S (Oregon)
Needs: S, OL, WR, TE, DL
Change: ★ NEW (Not in Mock 1.0)
The Post-Combine Factor: Thieneman is a rangy, instinctual safety who tested very well in Indy. He fills a major hole in the back end of the Falcons' defense, providing excellent ball-tracking skills and reliable run support.
27. San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Caleb Lomu, OT (Utah)
Needs: OT, WR, CB, S, DL
Change: ▼ -3 (Down from Pick 24)
The Post-Combine Factor: Lomu gave up zero sacks in 2025 and proved his athleticism during the combine footwork drills. The Niners need to prepare for life after Trent Williams, and Lomu is the ideal candidate to mold in their zone-blocking scheme.
28. Houston Texans
Selection: Peter Woods, DT (Clemson)
Needs: DT, OL, CB, S, RB
Change: ▼ -18 (Down from Pick 10)
The Post-Combine Factor: Woods slides down the board, representing the steal of the draft for Houston. He sat out some drills, but the tape shows a compact wrecking ball. DeMeco Ryans will gladly plug him into the middle of his defense.
29. Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR)
Selection: Daylen Everette, CB (Georgia)
Needs: CB, WR, OT, DT
Change: ★ NEW (Acquired via Trade)
The Post-Combine Factor: The ink is still wet on the trade sending All-Pro Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles for this exact pick. Kansas City wastes no time drafting his immediate replacement. Everette needed a strong combine and delivered with a 4.38s 40-yard dash, showcasing the exact hip-flipping fluidity Steve Spagnuolo demands in his secondary.
30. New England Patriots
Selection: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE (Miami)
Needs: EDGE, OT, DT, LB, WR
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: Mesidor fits the "Patriot Way" flawlessly. He is a disciplined, versatile lineman who can hold the point of attack against the run and still generate pass-rush win rates. He provides high-floor stability to their front seven.
31. Seattle Seahawks
Selection: Brandon Cisse, CB (South Carolina)
Needs: CB, IOL, EDGE, LB, TE
Change: HOLD (No Change)
The Post-Combine Factor: The Super Bowl Champs add a fluid, sticky corner to reload their secondary. Cisse looked excellent flipping his hips and tracking deep balls at Lucas Oil, giving Seattle high-end depth.
32. Green Bay Packers
Selection: C.J. Allen, LB (Georgia)
Needs: LB, OT, CB, S, DL
Change: ★ NEW (Not in Mock 1.0)
The Post-Combine Factor: Green Bay rounds out the first round by grabbing a defensive centerpiece. Allen is a classic Georgia linebacker: fast, physical, and highly instinctual. He tested well and provides the Packers with an immediate starter in the middle of their defense.
