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ESPN’s 2026 NFL Mock Draft: First & Second Round Pick Predictions

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64) Seattle Seahawks: G Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 315

Chase Bisontis gives the Seahawks another strong interior option to continue building their offensive line after adding Grey Zabel in Round 1 last year. Bisontis is an easy-moving guard prospect with the size, strength, and technique to step in immediately and compete for a starting spot. His versatility and consistency make him a valuable addition to Seattle’s front five.

“Bisontis is an easy-moving guard prospect with starter upside,” Miller noted.
1) Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana Hoosiers
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225

Fernando Mendoza’s transfer from Cal to Indiana sparked a significant leap in his play. In 2025, he completed 72.0% of his passes for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and six interceptions across 16 games, while adding seven rushing scores. The biggest improvement came in his pocket efficiency, cutting his sack total from 41 in 2024 to 25 last season by getting the ball out quicker. Mendoza doesn’t have elite arm strength, but he consistently makes NFL-level throws with accuracy and timing.

“Mendoza gives the Raiders a franchise-caliber quarterback with excellent poise, decision-making, accuracy, and toughness both in and out of the pocket,” Matt Miller wrote.
2) New York Jets: EDGE Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 243

Arvell Reese looks like a pro already on Ohio State tape, putting together a productive 2025 season with 69 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, nine run stops, and two pass breakups over 14 games. Reese consistently plays fast and decisively, showing the instincts to diagnose plays early and the burst to finish as a pass rusher.

“Reese is built in the Micah Parsons/Abdul Carter mold, with elite speed and powerful hands off the edge,” Matt Miller suggests.
3) Arizona Cardinals: OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 315

Francis Mauigoa dominated at right tackle in 2025, starting 15 games and allowing just two sacks while maintaining elite run-block consistency. A true mauler, he routinely overwhelms pass rushers at the point of attack and has the skill set to stay at tackle or slide inside to guard at the next level.

“Mauigoa to the Cardinals is one of the most seamless fits in the first round,” Matt Miller said.
4) Tennessee Titans: EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 275

Rueben Bain Jr. had a disruptive 2025 season, totaling 64 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 68 pressures, eight run stops, one forced fumble, and an interception over 16 games. Powerful and technically sound, Bain regularly beats top offensive tackles with his rip move and shows excellent speed, bend, and angles off the edge.

“Bain’s motor and speed-to-power skills make him worthy of being one of the top picks in this draft,” Matt Miller mentions.
5) New York Giants: WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195

Carnell Tate continued Ohio State’s run of elite wide receivers with a breakout 2025 season, finishing with 51 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns across 11 games. While much of the spotlight stayed elsewhere, Tate consistently delivered big plays, averaging 17.2 yards per reception.

“Tate would be the perfect complement to Malik Nabers, given his precise route running and ability to win catches in traffic,” Miller said.
6) Cleveland Browns: OT Spencer Fano, Utah
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 302

Spencer Fano started 12 games at right tackle in 2025, allowing zero sacks while protecting the quarterback alongside fellow standout Caleb Lomu. Technically sound, Fano uses a strong punch and clever positioning to neutralize pass rushers despite not having ideal arm length.

“Fano has experience at both left and right tackle as a three-year starter who allowed only three sacks in his past 24 starts,” Matt Miller writes.
7) Washington Commanders: S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205

Caleb Downs continues to stand out as one of the smartest defenders in the 2026 class, recording 67 tackles, five tackles for loss, two interceptions, one sack, and six run stops over 14 games in 2025. Downs plays like an extension of the defensive coordinator, consistently showing advanced football IQ and strong pre-snap awareness.

“Downs is a difference-maker in the mold of Derwin James Jr. or Kyle Hamilton who can dictate what an offense is able to do,” Matt highlights.
8) New Orleans Saints: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 214

Jeremiyah Love proved to be one of the most explosive playmakers in the country in 2025, totaling 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries while adding 27 catches for 280 yards and three receiving scores over 12 games. Love pairs elite vision and burst with impressive contact balance, forcing 60 missed tackles on the season.

“Love is a dynamic running back with the talent to be a Bijan Robinson-level threat in the run and passing game,” Matt Miller said.
9) Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 250

David Bailey’s impact as a pass rusher exploded in 2025 after transferring from Stanford to Texas Tech. Over 14 games, he posted 76 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, 71 pressures, eight run stops, three forced fumbles, and four pass breakups. Bailey showed a noticeable jump as a finisher, matching his career sack total from three seasons at Stanford in a single year.

“Bailey tied for the FBS lead with 14.5 sacks last season and would give the Chiefs’ pass rush a jolt with his agility and power,” Miller noted.
10) Cincinnati Bengals: CB Mansoor Delane, LSU
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190 | Previous Rank: 22

Mansoor Delane had a strong 2025 season with 35 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and two interceptions over 11 games. A technically sound corner, he excels in both man and zone coverage and consistently shows excellent ball skills.

“Delane was the best cornerback I studied in 2025, with feisty play at the line of scrimmage and excellent instincts in coverage,” Miller observed.
11) Miami Dolphins: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 193

Jermod McCoy missed all of 2025 after tearing his ACL, but his ball-hawking ability keeps him in early first-round conversations. He recorded four interceptions and nine pass breakups in 2024 after transferring from Oregon State, where he added two picks in 2023.

“Players who sit out a season due to a torn ACL don’t typically get picked this high, but McCoy is worthy of being an exception,” Miller highlighted.
12) Dallas Cowboys: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 243

Sonny Styles had a breakout 2025 season, recording 77 tackles, seven tackles for loss, nine run stops, three pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble, and one sack over 14 games. A former safety, Styles combines elite speed and burst with sharp instincts, allowing him to spy quarterbacks and close quickly on the ball.

“The former safety has grown into an elite linebacker but maintained the ability to cover slot receivers and tight ends,” Miller adds.
13) Los Angeles Rams: CB Colton Hood, Tennessee
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195

Colton Hood emerged as one of Tennessee’s most reliable corners in 2025, finishing the season with 50 total tackles, eight pass defenses, one interception, and one forced fumble. Hood’s strength lies in his instincts and fluid movement in coverage, allowing him to stay tight on receivers while reacting quickly to the ball. He isn’t the most physically imposing corner, but his timing and awareness consistently put him in a position to make impactful plays on the field.

“Hood showed why he could be a high Round 1 pick at the Senior Bowl with excellent timing, poise, and half-turn technique,” Miller noted.
14) Baltimore Ravens: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200

Jordyn Tyson had another strong season in 2025 despite missing time with a hamstring injury, catching 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns over nine games. A Colorado transfer, Tyson consistently finds ways to get open, making him a threat in the red zone and on contested catches.

“Tyson profiles as a WR1 who can win on vertical routes and has an expanded route tree for inside and breaking patterns,” Miller writes.
15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Height: 6-foot | Weight: 190

Brandon Cisse brings intriguing upside as a developing cornerback with playmaking traits. In 2025, Cisse totaled 27 tackles, five pass defenses, one interception, and one forced fumble, showing the ability to impact the game when targeted. At 6-foot, 190 pounds, he has the size and instincts to compete in coverage and projects as a depth corner with room to grow at the next level.

“He’s versatile enough to be effective playing off the line in the Bucs’ fire zone scheme thanks to excellent recovery agility and fast instincts,” Miller observed.
16) New York Jets: WR Makai Lemon, USC
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195

Makai Lemon dominated for USC in 2025, hauling in 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns over 12 games. Ranked third in the nation in receiving yards per game, Lemon attacks the ball aggressively and shows fierce after-the-catch ability.

“Lemon doesn’t have elite measurables, but he’s similar to Amon-Ra St. Brown in his toughness and ability to make plays across the middle and on underneath routes,” Miller said.
17) Detroit Lions: EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 285

Keldric Faulk posted 44 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, 29 pressures, and 11 run stops over 12 games in 2025. The Auburn edge rusher pairs length and power with versatile pass-rushing moves, showing the ability to beat blockers inside and out.

“Faulk has the versatility to play inside or outside at 6-foot-6, 285 pounds, and the power he generates would keep offensive lines honest,” Miller emphasized.
18) Minnesota Vikings: S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 202

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren became a key presence in Toledo’s secondary in 2025, recording 77 total tackles, six pass defenses, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, and 0.5 sacks. His combination of size and range allows him to cover sideline-to-sideline, while his instincts help him make plays both in coverage and near the line of scrimmage. McNeil-Warren’s physicality and football IQ give him the tools to step in as a difference-maker at the next level.

“McNeil-Warren has all the traits you look for in a safety at 6-foot-3 with great length to eliminate passing windows and the speed to match up down the field,” Miller pointed out.
19) Carolina Panthers: G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 330

Olaivavega Ioane started 11 games at left guard in 2025, allowing zero sacks while consistently driving defenders off the ball and sustaining his blocks. Agile for his size, he can reach the second level and move linebackers out of the way.

“Ioane is the best interior lineman in the class, with elite power in the run game and patience in pass protection,” Miller said.
20) Dallas Cowboys: EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 265

T.J. Parker solidified himself as one of Clemson’s top edge defenders in 2025, totaling 37 tackles, five sacks, and a pass defense. Parker’s game is built on a combination of length and power, allowing him to set the edge in the run game while generating consistent pressure on quarterbacks. He isn’t the flashiest pass rusher, but his technique and motor make him a reliable, three-down presence capable of impacting both sides of the ball.

“Parker was seen as a potential Round 1 player entering last season, and the Senior Bowl reminded us of his ability to win by locking out blockers with his long arms,” Miller noted.
21) Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180

Avieon Terrell had a breakout season for Clemson in 2025, totaling 48 tackles, nine pass defenses, five forced fumbles, and three sacks. Terrell’s quickness and fluid hips allow him to shadow receivers tightly, while his aggressiveness in run support and knack for creating turnovers make him a versatile playmaker. Though slightly undersized, his speed, instincts, and ball skills give him the tools to excel at the next level.

“He’s an ultra-athletic, fluid mover with the hips, quickness, and press-man prowess to be a solid starter immediately,” Miller added.
22) Los Angeles Chargers: DT Caleb Banks, Florida
Caleb Banks remains a physically dominant presence on the defensive line, standing 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds. While he totaled just six tackles in 2025, his prior seasons showcased his ability to anchor the line and disrupt opposing run games. Banks uses his size and strength to control gaps and occupy blockers, creating opportunities for his teammates to make plays. Though his recent production dipped, his combination of length, power, and experience keeps him on the radar as a potential impact player at the next level.

“Banks is an aggressive bull rusher with rare first-step quickness for his size—think Vita Vea, but with better length,” Miller noted.
23) Philadelphia Eagles: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 245

Kenyon Sadiq had a productive 2025 season with 51 catches for 560 yards and eight touchdowns over 14 games, with nearly half of his yardage coming after the catch. Quick, explosive, and challenging to match up with, Sadiq uses his size and speed to create mismatches in the open field.

“Sadiq is the best tight end in the class and would be an ideal middle-of-the-field playmaker for Jalen Hurts,” Miller said.
24) Cleveland Browns: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 209 | Previous Rank: 24

Denzel Boston posted 62 catches for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns over 12 games in 2025, showing off his size, length, and physicality to dominate defenders. A precise route runner with exceptional hands, he averages 14.2 yards per reception and consistently finds openings in coverage.

“Boston is a massive wide receiver prospect at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds with an excellent ability to win at the catch point,” Miller pointed out.
25) Chicago Bears: EDGE Zion Young, Missouri
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 262

Zion Young established himself as a disruptive force for Missouri in 2025, totaling 42 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two pass defenses, and two forced fumbles. Young’s long frame and athleticism allow him to set the edge against the run while generating consistent pressure on quarterbacks. He isn’t yet a polished pass rusher with multiple moves. Still, his combination of size, speed, and motor makes him a high-upside prospect capable of contributing immediately at the next level.

“Young is more of a three-down edge setter than a sudden pass rusher, but he uses a long-arm move to set up tackles and establish the corner in the run game,” Miller noted.
26) Buffalo Bills: WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190

KC Concepcion had a standout season for Texas A&M in 2025, catching 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns. Concepcion’s agility and route-running ability allow him to create separation quickly, while his vision and yards-after-catch skills make him a consistent threat in the open field. At 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, he isn’t the biggest receiver on the field, but his playmaking instincts and reliable hands give him the tools to succeed at the next level.

“Concepcion has average size, but he’s shifty throughout the route tree and creates yards after the catch,” Miller highlighted.
27) San Francisco 49ers: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 304

Caleb Lomu started all 12 games at left tackle in 2025, allowing zero sacks while showing consistency in both pass protection and run blocking. Athletic and agile, he adjusts well to secondary moves and handles speed rushers effectively, totaling just three sacks over 1,500-plus career snaps.

“The 6-foot-6, 308-pounder is an easy mover with the reactive agility to thrive in the 49ers’ outside zone scheme,” Miller highlighted.
28) Houston Texans: OT Blake Miller, Clemson
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 315

Blake Miller is a seasoned offensive lineman with the size and experience to make an immediate impact at the next level. Standing 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds, he combines strength and technique to anchor the line, excel in run blocking, and provide reliable pass protection. Miller’s consistency and awareness allow him to adapt to multiple front schemes, making him a versatile option for teams looking to solidify their offensive front.

“Drafting a rock-solid right tackle with a ton of experience and just two sacks and two blown run blocks allowed last season seems like good value,” Miller said.
29) Los Angeles Rams: OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 315

Monroe Freeling possesses the ideal size and movement skills to make an immediate impact on the offensive line. At 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds, he uses his length and agility to create lanes in the run game and sustain blocks in pass protection. Though he has limited college experience, Freeling’s athletic upside and technique make him a high-ceiling prospect capable of developing into a long-term starter at the next level.

“Freeling has ideal length and movement skills at 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds to get scouts excited about his ceiling,” Miller pointed out.
30) Denver Broncos, LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 238

Anthony Hill Jr. emerged as one of Texas’ most explosive linebackers in 2025. He brings a rare combination of speed and versatility, allowing him to play the middle or line up on the edge as a pass rusher. Hill’s 17 career sacks demonstrate his ability to create pressure, while his instincts in coverage and pursuit make him a complete defender. Though slightly undersized for a full-time defensive end, his athleticism and playmaking ability make him a high-upside prospect at the next level.

“Hill might be the most impressive mover at the linebacker position in this draft class,” Miller observed.
31) New England Patriots: EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 248

Cashius Howell had a breakout season at Texas A&M in 2025, recording 11.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Howell’s quick first step and relentless motor make him a constant threat off the edge, while his size and strength allow him to hold up against the run when needed. Though he isn’t yet a polished three-down player, his combination of speed, power, and playmaking ability gives him the tools to be an immediate-impact defender at the next level.

“Howell led the SEC in pressures with 41 and had 11.5 sacks in his second season at Texas A&M,” Miller highlighted.
32) Seattle Seahawks: WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 223

Malachi Fields had a productive season for Notre Dame in 2025, catching 36 passes for 630 yards and five touchdowns. Fields’ size and physicality allow him to win contested catches down the field, while his route-running and ability to separate make him a consistent target in the passing game. At 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds, he provides a big-bodied presence on the outside, giving quarterbacks a reliable weapon and creating matchup problems for defenses at the next level.

“A physical presence like Fields on the outside would keep defenses from bracketing JSN in the slot or outside,” Miller added.
33) New York Jets: DT Kadyn McDonald, Ohio State
Kayden McDonald anchored the middle of Ohio State’s defense in 2025, finishing the season with 65 total tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pass defense. At 6-foot-3, 326 pounds, McDonald brings a true space-eater’s profile up front, using his power and leverage to control gaps and free up defenders behind him. While his pass-rush upside remains a work in progress, his ability to impact the run game gives him a clear path to early-down snaps at the next level.

“McDonald projects as a starter-level nose tackle or 1-technique with the power to keep the linebackers behind him clean and run lanes stuffed,” Miller explained.
34) Arizona Cardinals: WR Germie Bernard, Alabama
Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 204

Germie Bernard gives Arizona a much-needed injection of versatility and playmaking ability at receiver. In 2025, Bernard posted 64 receptions for 862 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his explosiveness with the ball in his hands and his ability to generate yards after the catch. Bernard’s ability to line up in the slot, outside at X, or even in the backfield adds a dynamic element to a Cardinals offense still searching for reliable weapons behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.

“Bernard has elite ability to make plays after the catch and is a dynamic player who can line up all over the formation,” Miller wrote.
35) Tennessee Titans: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 366

Kadyn Proctor offers the Titans another massive presence on the offensive line to pair with JC Latham. Proctor’s late-season tape showed significant improvement over the start of the year, highlighting his potential as a starting left tackle. With his combination of size, length, and upside, he projects as a key developmental piece who could make an immediate impact in run and pass protection.

"Proctor has immense potential as a starting left tackle,” Miller highlighted.
36) Las Vegas Raiders: EDGE Akheem Mesidor, Miami
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 280

Akheem Mesidor brings a high-upside, disruptive presence to the edge for Miami. In 2025, Mesidor recorded 63 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles, showing his ability to pressure quarterbacks and create turnovers consistently. While his age (25 in April) could cap his draft ceiling slightly, he projects as a true 4-3 defensive end who can cause problems opposite Maxx Crosby.

"Mesidor projects as a true 4-3 defensive end who could disrupt offenses opposite Maxx Crosby,” Miller wrote.
37) New York Giants: CB D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana
Height: 5-foot-9 | Weight: 170

D'Angelo Ponds stands out as one of the best pure football players in this class. In 2025, Ponds totaled 60 tackles, 10 pass defenses, two interceptions, and one forced fumble, showing consistency as a playmaker in the Hoosiers’ secondary. At 5-foot-9, 170 pounds, he projects as the top nickelback in the draft and brings the instincts, awareness, and ball skills to impact games immediately.

“He’s the best nickelback available and was a consistent playmaker for Indiana,” Miller noted.
38) Houston Texans: S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
Height: 6-foot | Weight: 205

Dillon Thieneman served as the quarterback of Oregon’s secondary in 2025, showcasing quickness, instincts, and a nose for making plays. That season, Thieneman totaled 92 tackles, five pass defenses, two interceptions, and one sack, proving his ability to impact both the pass and run. At 6-foot, 205 pounds, he projects as a strong safety who could slide in immediately to bolster one of the league’s top defenses.

“Thieneman would slide in quickly as a strong safety,” Miller explained.
39) Cleveland Browns: LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 240

Jake Golday could give the Browns a dynamic pairing alongside second-round linebacker Carson Schwesinger. In 2025, Golday recorded 104 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, three pass defenses, and one forced fumble, showing his ability to make plays all over the field. At 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, he brings the size, range, and versatility to step in as a top strongside linebacker immediately.

“Golday could pair with [Carson] Schwesinger to give the Browns a top-tier linebacker duo,” Miller highlighted.
40) Kansas City Chiefs: S Kamari Ramsey, USC
Height: 6-foot | Weight: 205

Kamari Ramsey offers the Chiefs a ball-hawking presence in the secondary. In 2025, Ramsey totaled 27 tackles and two pass defenses, showing his instincts and range as a free safety. With Bryan Cook set to hit free agency, Ramsey could step into a split- or single-high safety role and help fill a key void in Kansas City’s defensive backfield.

“Ramsey is a rangy free safety who can play in a split or single-high safety look,” Miller noted.
41) Cincinnati Bengals: DT Peter Woods, Clemson
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 315

Peter Woods gives Washington flexibility along the defensive line with his ability to play both 1- and 3-technique. In 2025, Woods recorded 30 total tackles, two sacks, and one pass defense, showing flashes of pass-rush ability while holding up in the run game. In a weak defensive tackle class, his combination of size, versatility, and pass-rush upside makes him too intriguing to pass up.

“Woods’ ability to play multiple techniques with pass-rush upside is too good to pass up,” Miller wrote.
42) New Orleans Saints: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
Height: 5-foot-11 | Weight: 190

Antonio Williams could give the Saints a reliable weapon to complement Chris Olave. In 2025, Williams posted 55 receptions for 604 yards and four touchdowns, showing his ability to make plays downfield and in the slot. With quarterback Shough showing promise, Williams has the skill set to step in as the team’s potential No. 2 receiver and help boost New Orleans’ passing attack.

“Williams could be the No. 2 receiver the Saints need opposite Chris Olave,” Miller highlighted.
43) Miami Dolphins: WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
Height: 6-foot | Weight: 201

Omar Cooper Jr. is one of the top ball-tracking receivers in this class and projects to make an immediate impact from the slot. In 2025, Cooper Jr. totaled 69 receptions for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, showing his ability to score and gain yards after the catch. With Tyreek Hill’s future uncertain after a season-ending knee injury, Cooper Jr. would address a key need for Miami’s new front office.

“Cooper is one of the best ball-tracking receivers in the class and can make an immediate impact from the slot,” Miller noted.
44) New York Jets: QB Ty Simpson, Alabama
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 208

Ty Simpson offers the Jets a potential second-round quarterback with starter upside. In 2025, Simpson threw for 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, five interceptions, and posted a 76.0 QBR, showing poise and NFL-level processing skills. While his lack of size and arm strength could push him down draft boards, the Jets’ multiple early picks give them the flexibility to roll the dice on a prospect with Simpson’s mental game.

“Simpson’s poise and processing skills are NFL-level, even if his size and arm strength could be a concern,” Miller explained.
45) Baltimore Ravens: EDGE LT Overton, Alabama
Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 278

LT Overton is a high-upside, tweener edge rusher who could make an immediate impact in Baltimore’s 3-4 front. In 2025, Overton recorded 40 total tackles, four sacks, and one pass defense, showing flashes of pass-rush ability while holding up against the run. At 6-foot-5, 278 pounds, he gives the Ravens a younger, stronger option on the edge as they look to bolster their defensive front.

“Overton’s upside as a pass rusher makes him an intriguing prospect in a 3-4 front,” Miller noted.
46) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB CJ Allen, Georgia
Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 235

CJ Allen provides Tampa Bay with a downhill, physical presence at linebacker. In 2025, Allen totaled 88 tackles, four pass defenses, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception, showing his ability to make plays all over the field. While he doesn’t possess the elite agility or range of Lavonte David, Allen’s physicality and instincts allow him to clean up in the run game and serve as a force player on first and second downs.

“Allen is an impactful downhill linebacker who can clean up in the run game and be a force on early downs,” Miller explained.
47) Indianapolis Colts: EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 249

R Mason Thomas gives the Colts a sudden, high-motor edge rusher to boost their defensive front. In 2025, Thomas recorded 26 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pass defense, showing his ability to create pressure and make plays in the backfield. At 6-foot-2, 249 pounds, he pairs size with elite quickness, providing an immediate-impact presence on the edge.

“Thomas is a sudden, rocked-up pressure player on the edge with elite quickness,” Miller highlighted.
48) Atlanta Falcons: TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 235

Eli Stowers gives the Falcons a potential starting tight end to replace Kyle Pitts Sr. In 2025, Stowers recorded 62 receptions for 769 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and be a reliable target in the passing game. A true F-tight end prospect, Stowers’ skill set and style of play are reminiscent of Harold Fannin Jr. from last year’s class.

“Stowers is a true F-tight end prospect with a game very similar to Harold Fannin Jr.,” Miller wrote.
49) Minnesota Vikings: DT Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 325

Lee Hunter gives the Vikings a powerful interior presence with early starter potential. In 2025, Hunter recorded 41 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble, showing his ability to anchor against the run while providing occasional interior pressure. After a dominant Senior Bowl week, Hunter could even see his stock rise toward the first round, projecting as a nose tackle or 1-technique who can contribute immediately.

“Hunter could start right away as a nose tackle or 1-technique,” Miller explained.
50) Detroit Lions: OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 330

Max Iheanachor offers the Lions a potential solution at right tackle if Taylor Decker retires and Penei Sewell moves to the left side. At 6-foot-6, 330 pounds, Iheanachor combines size and athleticism, and his strong Senior Bowl performance highlighted his ability to step in and contribute immediately on the offensive line.

“Iheanachor could slot in as Detroit’s right tackle if Decker retires,” Miller noted.
51) Carolina Panthers: CB Keith Abney II, Arizona State
Height: 6-foot | Weight: 190

Keith Abney II gives Carolina a fast, feisty presence in the secondary. In 2025, Abney totaled 44 tackles, 12 pass defenses, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one sack, showing his ability to make plays in both coverage and against the run. With his speed and instincts, Abney could step in quickly and provide a much-needed balance for a Panthers defense looking to complement its offensive firepower.

“Abney is a fast and feisty ball hawk at corner who could start pretty quickly for Carolina,” Miller highlighted.
52) Green Bay Packers: DT Christen Miller, Georgia
Christen Miller gives Green Bay a disruptive presence in the middle of the defensive line. In 2025, Miller recorded 23 total tackles and 1.5 sacks, showing his ability to shoot gaps and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. With Kenny Clark gone, Miller’s combination of size and 1-technique ability makes him a prospect capable of stepping in and impacting both the run and pass immediately.

“Miller is a dominant nose tackle prospect with 1-technique ability to shoot gaps and disrupt,” Miller wrote.
53) Pittsburgh Steelers: WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia
Height: 5-foot-10 | Weight: 180

Zachariah Branch gives the Steelers a potential No. 2 receiver to complement their passing game. In 2025, Branch totaled 81 receptions for 811 yards and six touchdowns, showing his ability to make plays after the catch and create big gains with his explosive speed. With Roman Wilson underperforming and Calvin Austin III set to hit free agency, Branch provides a dynamic weapon who can immediately stretch the field and impact the offense.

“Branch is electric with the ball in his hands and has difference-making speed in his route tree,” Miller noted.
54) Philadelphia Eagles: DT Domonique Orange, Iowa State
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 325

Domonique Orange gives the Eagles a massive presence in the middle of their defensive line. In 2025, Orange recorded 18 total tackles and one pass defense, showing his ability to occupy blockers and create opportunities for teammates. As a nose tackle or 1-technique, he could be a force alongside Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, helping the Eagles' stars to make even more plays and immediately impact Philadelphia’s defensive front.

“Orange is a massive nose tackle or 1-technique who could help free up Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis,” Miller wrote.
55) Los Angeles Chargers: G Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 318

Emmanuel Pregnon gives the Chargers a potential plug-and-play option on the interior offensive line. At 6-foot-5, 318 pounds, he has the size and strength to step in immediately at either guard spot, addressing a clear need after injuries decimated Los Angeles’ offensive line in 2025.

“Pregnon would be a plug-and-play starter at either guard spot,” Miller noted.
56) Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Keionte Scott, Miami
Height: 6-foot | Weight: 192

Keionte Scott gives Miami an electric presence in the slot. In 2025, Scott totaled 64 tackles, five pass defenses, five sacks, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions, showcasing his ability to make plays both in coverage and as a blitzer. Smart and instinctual, Scott pairs well with top-flight talent like Travis Hunter and projects to have an immediate impact in the Dolphins’ secondary.

“Scott is an electric slot corner with elite blitzing skills and the speed to close on the ball,” Miller highlighted.
57) Chicago Bears: S A.J. Haulcy, LSU
Height: 6-foot | Weight: 222

A.J. Haulcy gives the Bears a ball-hawking presence in the secondary. In 2025, Haulcy totaled 89 tackles, four pass defenses, three interceptions, and one forced fumble, continuing a two-year trend that saw him record eight interceptions overall. With Jaquan Brisker set to hit free agency, Haulcy provides Chicago with a playmaker capable of stepping into an opportunistic defensive scheme immediately.

“Haulcy’s eight interceptions over the past two seasons would translate to Chicago’s defense,” Miller wrote.
58) San Francisco 49ers: C Logan Jones, Iowa
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 302

Logan Jones gives the 49ers a potential plug-and-play option at center. At 6-foot-3, 302 pounds, Jones combines size with the agility needed to thrive in Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme, helping fill a critical hole on a line that must be upgraded for San Francisco to remain a Super Bowl contender.

“Jones is a plug-and-play starter with the agility to thrive in Shanahan’s scheme,” Miller noted.
59) Houston Texans: RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Height: 5-foot-11 | Weight: 209

Jadarian Price gives the Bengals a potential option at running back with starter traits. In 2025, Price totaled 674 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 6.0 yards per carry while splitting time with Jeremiyah Love. With Nick Chubb a free agent and Joe Mixon’s future uncertain, Price’s combination of production, vision, and explosiveness makes him a versatile weapon in the backfield.

“Price has starting NFL traits and proved it by scoring 11 touchdowns last season,” Miller highlighted.
60) Buffalo Bills: EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 275

Gabe Jacas gives the Bills a complete edge presence to help bolster their defense. In 2025, Jacas recorded 11 sacks, showing his ability to pressure the quarterback consistently while also contributing against the run. At 6-foot-3, 275 pounds, Jacas combines size, strength, and versatility, giving Buffalo a dynamic pass-rusher capable of making an immediate impact.

“Jacas is a complete edge player who can provide an impact off the corner,” Miller noted.
61) Los Angeles Rams: LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 230

Jacob Rodriguez gives the Rams a downhill, playmaking presence at linebacker. In 2025, Rodriguez totaled 128 tackles, seven forced fumbles, four interceptions, six pass defenses, and one sack, while also scoring three touchdowns, showing his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. At 6-foot-1, 230 pounds, Rodriguez has the size, speed, and instincts to step in immediately and help stabilize Los Angeles’s linebacker corps.

“Rodriguez is a playmaker who can contribute all over the field,” Miller highlighted.
62) Denver Broncos: WR Chris Bell, Louisville
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 220

Chris Bell gives the Broncos a big-bodied receiving option with run-after-catch ability. While a late-season ACL tear may push him down draft boards, his size and skill set make him a potential steal for a team willing to be patient with his rehab. At 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, Bell fits the type of physical wideout that Broncos coach Sean Payton covets and could contribute immediately once healthy.

“Bell is a big run-after-catch threat with the size Payton covets in his wideouts,” Miller noted.
63) New England Patriots: WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 209

Elijah Sarratt gives the Patriots a potential future WR1 to complement their veteran corps. In 2025, Sarratt recorded 65 receptions for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays downfield and in the red zone. With some Courtland Sutton–like traits, Sarratt would pair well with Drake Maye’s timing and accuracy, giving New England a dynamic weapon for years to come.

“Sarratt would complement Drake Maye’s timing and accuracy well and has WR1 upside,” Miller wrote.
64) Seattle Seahawks: G Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 315

Chase Bisontis gives the Seahawks another strong interior option to continue building their offensive line after adding Grey Zabel in Round 1 last year. Bisontis is an easy-moving guard prospect with the size, strength, and technique to step in immediately and compete for a starting spot. His versatility and consistency make him a valuable addition to Seattle’s front five.

“Bisontis is an easy-moving guard prospect with starter upside,” Miller noted.
1) Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana Hoosiers
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225

Fernando Mendoza’s transfer from Cal to Indiana sparked a significant leap in his play. In 2025, he completed 72.0% of his passes for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and six interceptions across 16 games, while adding seven rushing scores. The biggest improvement came in his pocket efficiency, cutting his sack total from 41 in 2024 to 25 last season by getting the ball out quicker. Mendoza doesn’t have elite arm strength, but he consistently makes NFL-level throws with accuracy and timing.

“Mendoza gives the Raiders a franchise-caliber quarterback with excellent poise, decision-making, accuracy, and toughness both in and out of the pocket,” Matt Miller wrote.