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NFL Mock Draft
Gene Clemons goes pick by pick in his latest Round 1 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
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This is the guy who can bring dynamics to Aaron Glenn's defense in his second season at the helm

Arizona needs help on the offensive line after a season in which it was unable to get its running game going.

Bailey and Jeffery Simmons could quickly become one of the best inside/outside duos on the defensive line in the NFL—it's a perfect match.

It's been too long since the Giants have had a young, fierce linebacker running around like his hair was on fire, trying to destroy everything they touched.

The Browns draft security for their quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, and upgraded the escort for Quinshon Judkins

The Commanders go with Tate over the other top receivers because they know he understands how to work in a full receiving corps, one where he is not the main target.

The Saints take the opportunity to keep the talent in Louisiana.

This is the "holy smokes" steal of the first round, allowing Eric Bieniemy to get a hold of the most talented running back in the draft.

Woods is a versatile defensive lineman who can play all across the front.

McCoy is young and still has a lot of room to grow, and now he is going to be a cornerstone of new head coach Jeff Hafley's defense.

In a surprise, Downs drops out of the top 10 but into a perfect situation on a team that could use a leader like him.

Terrell will look to carve his own path on a team with Super Bowl aspirations.

The Raiders need immediate DL help after trading Maxx Crosby to the Ravens, and Woods could develop into an All-Pro.

The Bucs get their heir apparent to a legend with Sonny Styles.

The Jets add a running mate to go along with their wide receiver number one.

Detroit keeps adding fresh young offensive linemen to replenish that unit and prepare for another run with one of the best assemblies of offensive skill in the NFL.

Minnesota picks up much-needed help on the offensive line to help bolster their rushing attack and protect whoever ends up at quarterback

Carolina's defense needed help. They needed more athleticism and toughness on the edge, and they got it with Mesidor.

The Cowboys add one of the smartest linebackers in the draft from a school that just understands how to produce great interior linebackers.

Jordyn Tyson had to wait longer than many expected to hear his name, but he lands with a team that could really use an explosive playmaker in Pittsburgh.

With many defenders on the edge getting long in the tooth or finding new homes, the Chargers had to be ecstatic to see T.J. Parker still on the board at 22.

Looking to bolster their pass rush, the Eagles add a guy who can be a pass-rushing specialist in Cashius Howell.

The Browns are able to double up at offensive line.

True center fielder who erases mistakes with range.

Rollicking motion menace who lives in space.

Boundary box-out merchant with functional but modest juice.

Zero-star bulldozer who developed into a tone-setter.

Aggressive press rat who’s growing into a complete corner.

Blitz-timing savant with stats to prove it.

Modern mismatch F who already feels like WR3.

Coverage climber who answered every physicality question.
The Raiders need a quarterback, and if they want the most polished one in this draft, the guy with the highest floor, then it is Mendoza