2026 NFL Mock Draft: Jordyn Tyson Rises To The Saints At 1.08

This year's draft may be one of the bigger wildcards in quite some time. Teams have reportedly wanted to move back, yet can not find any suitors. Last-second surges up the draft boards have shaken up the field, and plenty of big names are all being fished around as potential trade bait.

Below is the final version of my 2026 NFL mock draft with a breakdown of each pick. By using a wisdom of the crowds approach, I have created a range for each player to help guide where they may get selected. For the rest of our draft coverage, be sure to check out our NFL Draft Guide for great insight and information.

Updated Round 1 NFL Mock Draft

1.01 Raiders - Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)

A sure-fire number one overall pick, Fernando Mendoza’s pro day helped solidify his standing as the top prospect, giving the Las Vegas Raiders their franchise quarterback.

1.02 Jets - David Bailey (EDGE, Texas Tech)

I tried to stay as stubborn as possible, but it’s hard to ignore every reputable insider indicating David Bailey is the guy at 1.02.

1.03 Cardinals - Arvell Reese (LB, Ohio State)

With Bailey going to the Jets at 1.02, the Cardinals hit the jackpot, filling a need at LB with a younger player who has a higher ceiling.

1.04 Titans - Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)

The most likely landing spot for Jeremiyah Love, the Notre Dame running back would hit the ground running, giving Cam Ward the support he needs to help round back into form.

1.05 Giants - Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State)

A plug-and-play LB, Sonny Styles can be utilized at multiple positions in the New York Giants front seven, giving John Harbaugh a Kyle Hamilton-type chess piece to help rebuild their defense.

1.06 Browns - Spencer Fano (OT, Utah)

With Francis Mauigoa dealing with a back injury, the Cleveland Browns turn their sights towards Spencer Fano, giving them an instant boost in production to their offensive line.

1.07 Commanders - Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State)

Should the Browns pass on Carnell Tate, expect his slide to immediately stop at the next pick with the Washington Commanders looking to address their wide receiver room.

RELATED: Carnell Tate Prospect Profile

1.08 Saints - Jordyn Tyson (WR, Arizona State)

Arguably the biggest wildcard in the draft, it would not surprise me to see Jordyn Tyson go as early as 1.05 or as late as 1.16.

1.09 Chiefs - Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami)

Short arms aside, Rueben Bain Jr. is still a violent presence in the trenches, bolstering the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive line to help turn them back into a well-rounded Super Bowl contender.

1.10 Giants - Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)

Keeping their eyes on their defense, Harbaugh gets his next star S, a ball hawk who is just as efficient at defending against the pass as he is at stopping the run.

1.11 Dolphins - Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami)

With the Miami Dolphins clearly setting their sights on 2027, they are okay with taking the best OT in the class, even if he needs some extra time to deal with his back injury.

1.12 Cowboys - Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)

A dream scenario for the Dallas Cowboys if they decide to stay put, Mansoor Delane would help turn around a defense that finished near dead last in defensive DVOA.

1.13 Rams - Kadyn Proctor (OT, Alabama)

A common landing spot for Makai Lemon, I believe the Los Angeles Rams will address WR later on in a fairly weak class, electing to take Kadyn Proctor, who is steaming up draft boards.

1.14 Ravens - Olaivavega Ioane (OG, Penn State)

With the Baltimore Ravens having glaring holes in the interior of their line, Olaivavega Ioane is the perfect fit, giving them a mauler in the middle.

1.15 Buccaneers - Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon)

Like Tyson, Kenyon Sadiq is also a wildcard in this year’s draft. After the departure of Mike Evans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers use their pick on the Oregon TE, giving them a versatile pass catcher who can line out wide and on the line.

1.16 Jets - Makai Lemon (WR, USC)

A potential trade target, if the Jets decide to stay put, expect them to select Makai Lemon to help inject some life into their offense.

1.17 Lions - Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia)

Even though the Detroit Lions are linked to Kadyn Proctor, Monroe Freeling falling to them at 1.17 would be tough to pass up, as his frame is better suited for the position and would allow Penei Sewell to stay at RT.

1.18 Vikings - Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon)

With Minnesota needing to patch their hole at S, Dillon Thieneman has been commonly mocked to them at 1.18, giving the Vikings some versatility with the Oregon product capable of playing multiple positions on the back end.

1.19 Panthers - Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana)

With the top-tier offensive lineman gone, the Carolina Panthers address their need at WR, giving Bryce Young another weapon to help him reach his ceiling.

1.20 Cowboys - Keldric Faulk (EDGE, Auburn)

After targeting their secondary with their first pick, the Cowboys turn their attention to their front seven at 1.20, selecting Keldric Faulk, who led the nation in Run Stops over the course of his collegiate career.

1.21 Steelers - Blake Miller (OT, Clemson)

With Broderick Jones dealing with a neck injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers turn their sights towards Blake Miller, who has skyrocketed up the draft boards after a stellar combine.

1.22 Chargers - Akheem Mesidor (EDGE, Miami)

With no iOL fitting the range at 1.22, the Los Angeles Chargers may opt to trade back for a team interested in Ty Simpson, or use their pick on Akheem Mesidor, giving their defensive line an instant boost in production.

1.23 Eagles - Caleb Lomu (OT, Utah)

Even though I do not incorporate trades into my mock, I am fully expecting the Philadelphia Eagles to be aggressive on draft night and trade up to get one of the top OT’s. Instead, they settle for Caleb Lomu, who can be slotted at various positions on their line.

1.24 Browns - KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)

After addressing their offensive line at 1.06, the Browns will look to patch their WR room at 1.24, making KC Concepcion the pick to inject some life into their underwhelming offense.

RELATED: KC Concepcion Prospect Profile

1.25 Bears - Peter Woods (DT, Clemson)

After Caleb Banks broke his foot at the combine, Peter Woods has shot up the draft board, labeling him as the new DT1 in this year’s class, giving the Chicago Bears a disruptive body in the trenches.

1.26 Bills - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo)

With DJ Moore patching their need at WR, the Buffalo Bills target their secondary by selecting Emmanuel McNeil-Warre in an attempt to turn them into a well-rounded contender capable of making a run to the Super Bowl.

1.27 49ers - Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)

Even after acquiring Mike Evans, the San Francisco 49ers will continue to re-tool their pass attack, drafting Denzel Boston, who would thrive as a third option in their offense.

1.28 Texans - Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio State)

With the Houston Texans in desperate need of patching their iOL, they may look to trade up with no players fitting this range. As of now, they stay put and use their pick on Kayden McDonald, bolstering an already dominant defensive line.

1.29 Chiefs - Max Iheanachor (OT, Arizona State)

Fresh off an injury, the Kansas City Chiefs need to protect Patrick Mahomes at all costs, using their second first-round pick on Max Iheanachor to help avoid any setbacks.

1.30 Dolphins - Jermod McCoy (CB, Tennessee)

With the Dolphins looking to just draft the best available players, Jermod McCoy’s slide stops at 1.30, giving them a potential cornerstone CB if he is able to round back into dominant form after his season-ending injury.

1.31 Patriots - CJ Allen (LB, Georgia)

A fringe first-rounder, CJ Allen would give the New England Patriots a physical LB who is efficient at stopping the run by plugging gaps in the trenches before fully opening up.

1.32 Seahawks - Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee)

With Tariq Woolen gone, the Seattle Seahawks need to replace him to help avoid regression, using the last pick in the first round on Colton Hood.

Published Apr 22, 2026, 10:58 ETUpdated Apr 22, 2026, 11:02 ET