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2026 NFL Mock Draft
Last Updated: August 28, 2025
Lou Pickney (2021-2025: tied for the third-highest score from The Huddle Report)
NFL Draft analyst since 2003
Lou's Latest Insight (newest: August 28)
2026 NFL Draft Prospects
NOTE: It's widely believed that Texas QB Arch Manning will stay in Austin for the 2026 season.
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The projected draft order is based on Tankathon as of this writing. |
2026 NFL Mock Draft
In the 2024 season, Klubnik threw for 36 touchdowns against only six interceptions.
Nussmeier threw for 4,052 yards last season with a 64.2% completion rate. Played very well down the stretch in 2024.
Parker had a monster 2023 freshman season and managed to improve on those numbers with an even better 2024. 32 tackles for loss in 27 career games heading into the 2025 season.
It's not just that Proctor is 6'7" 369 pounds, it's that he's also exceptionally strong and athletic.
Sellers is a redshirt sophomore who passed up huge NIL money to stay at South Carolina.
After inexplicably trying to turn Woods into an EDGE rusher last year, Clemson course-corrected and Woods looks poised to have a breakout year back at defensive tackle.
A mainstay at right tackle for the Hurricanes over the past two seasons, expectations are high for Mauigoa coming into 2025.
Moving from a sub-60% completion rate to 66.5% in 2024 helped Allar's draft stock considerably.
Tyson is looking to build on a breakout 2024 season (1,101 yards and 10 TDs) that ended abruptly due to a collarbone injury.
I wrote at length about the challenge for Downs as a safety to end up as a top ten selection. But special talent earns special consideration, and evaluators are very high on Downs.
Bain is an elite pass-rusher who is also great against the run. Injury undermined his 2024 season.
Mendoza debuts for Indiana later this month. His 66.4% completion rate at Cal set a school record.
Fano plays right tackle, is remarkably good at run-blocking, and might end up being the first offensive lineman drafted in 2026 should he opt to leave for the NFL.
Lomu plays left tackle and has been outstanding at pass blocking.
Love had a spectacular 2024 season, notably scoring a rushing touchdown in 13 consecutive games. He's exceptionally fast.
Williams bounced back from an injury-plagued 2023 season to shine in 2024 for the Tigers.
With great size (6'5" 285) and athleticism, Faulk had a stellar sophomore season in 2024, including recording 11 tackles for loss.
McCoy tore the ACL in his left knee back in January, but he has recovered to the point of being able to participate in practice with the Vols. When healthy, McCoy is an elite cover corner.
World spent four years at Nevada. Last season, he allowed zero sacks at left tackle. World was a great pickup for Oregon and it will be interesting to see how he performs against Big Ten competition.
Lane had a breakthrough season last year for the Trojans, scoring 12 touchdowns and showing skill in one-on-one battles with corners. Not an elite speedster but great acceleration and he's 6'4".
Hill looks to build on a 2024 season where he recorded 113 tackles, including eight sacks, to go with four forced fumbles.
As a true sophomore, Uiagalelei led the Big Ten last season with ten sacks. Great motor. Technically sound.
Terrell is listed at 5'11" 180 pounds, but he has the athleticism and technical prowess to play corner very well. Solid closing speed and unafraid of tackling.
At 6'4" 210, Boston has a great frame. While he lacks elite speed, Boston is quite adept at making contested catches, in part due to his strong hands and body control.
Exceptional quickness and athleticism considering his 6'6" 325 pound frame.
Slaughter could end up as the first interior offensive lineman drafted in 2026. At 6'4" 308 pounds he has the size, but it's his outstanding pass blocking that has scouts talking round one possibilities, particularly for zone schemes.
Harris is noted by evaluators as a physical defender who excels in man coverage. Exceptionally good at reading plays and adjusting accordingly.
A transfer from Purdue for the 2025 season, Thieneman recorded 100+ tackles for the Boilermakers in both 2023 and 2024. He's exceptionally fast.
Overton is a versatile player that Alabama plans to utilize again this year in the bandit position, lining up in various spots on the defensive line. Rep for having a great work ethic.
With former teammate Abdul Carter gone to the NFL, the pressure is on for Dennis-Sutton to bring the heat from the EDGE spot. In 2024, he recorded 13 tackles for loss, including 8.5 sacks.
After playing a supporting role over his first two seasons, scouts are bullish on Sadiq's chances to have a breakout 2025 campaign. His two touchdowns in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game hinted at what could be much more to come with the Ducks.
Solid. Consistent. In 28 games with the Buckeyes heading into the 2025 season, Tate had receptions in 26 of them. Good height at 6'3" and strong field awareness.
2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25, 2026. The event is expected to utilize North Shore and Point State Park in Pittsburgh, as well as Acrisure Stadium.
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