It’s time for all of us to put our pencils down on our previews for the 2026 NFL Draft.Â
After many days, weeks, months and even years of mock drafts, the 2026 draft has arrived. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza will almost certainly hear his name called when the Las Vegas Raiders make the No. 1 overall pick, but after that, it seems like anyone’s guess as to what might happen.
What we do know, though, is that all 32 teams have at least one pick in the first two rounds entering draft night. How should every team use those top selections? We determined the top needs for each time, while our draft expert, Rob Rang, mapped out how the first 64 picks should go in his most recent mock draft.Â
So, let’s dive in and share how we think each team should attack the 2026 NFL Draft.Â
Team needs: QB, DL, OL, RB
Eric D. Williams: The Cardinals moved on from Kyler Murray. Last years starter, Jacoby Brissett, remains on the roster and Arizona signed Gardner Minshew in free agency. However, those two journeymen are considered stop gaps, with most NFL observers believing new head coach Mike LaFleur could be eying Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as the teams quarterback of the future with a Day 1 or early Day 2 pick. Although incumbent starter James Conner reworked his contract to stay on the roster and the Cardinals signed Tyler Allgeier in free agency, Arizona still could look to add a player who some consider the best in this years draft in Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 if they do not trade down. With four straight losing seasons, the Cardinals are in desperate need of some sizzle on their roster. The Cardinals averaged 93 rushing yards a contest last season, which was 31st in the NFL.
Mock selection: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (No. 3 overall pick)
Draft picks:
Round 1: 3
Round 2: 34
Round 3: 65
Round 4: 104
Round 5: 143
Round 6: 183
Round 7: 217
Team needs: LB, WR, OLB
Greg Auman: Atlanta gave up its first-round pick last year to get outside linebacker James Pearce, whose off-field issues could create another positional need. Losing linebacker Kaden Elliss to the Saints, Atlanta could use an upgrade in his replacement, like Texas Techs Jacob Rodriguez, though the Bucs could grab him two spots earlier in the second round. Receiver depth still needs help, as does the defensive front, ranking in the NFLs bottom 10 against the run. That starts inside, but they could take an edge if they think Pearce is lost to a significant suspension. Jake Matthews is 34, so if its possible to line up a successor at tackle, that would make sense.
Mock selection: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia (No. 48 overall pick)
Draft picks:
Round 2: 48
Round 3: 79
Round 4: 122
Round 6: 215
Round 7: 231
Team needs: OL, WR, TE
Ben Arthur: The team that Jesse Minter inherited from John Harbaugh is stacked, especially with the return of QB Lamar Jackson and the addition of edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. But the loss of center Tyler Linderbaum is huge and the Ravens need to beef up their offensive line to protect Jackson and power their run game. They could also use more weapons for Jackson, including a No. 2 receiver and a tight end to replace the departed Isaiah Likely. And theyre not looking for developmental players either. They are good enough to make a run at the Super Bowl, so at least in the
