ATS’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft
The NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 23, and there is a big question about who the draft picks will be after the first pick. If you wager on the NFL, it’s important to keep track of the offseason moves, especially if you want to bet on the futures.
For example, before the draft (from DK), the LA Rams (+750) are the Super Bowl favorites, followed by Seattle (+950), Buffalo and Baltimore (both +1000) and Kansas City/Green Bay (+1500).
Things can change and there has already been a massive trade involving the NY Giants and Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. The Giants traded DT Dexter Lawrence II to Cincinnati for the No. 10 pick in the draft. They also extended him for one year, which means Lawrence is under contract for the next three seasons. That’s a big risk for the Bengals, but if they want to win now, they are adding a player who had nine sacks in 2014 in just 12 games, but recorded just 0.5 sacks and 48 tackles last season with a pick, but did have 34 pressures.
Check out team needs and an NFL Draft betting preview here.
First Round
1)Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (6-5, 236)
Comments: It’s not a great draft for quarterbacks. Mendoza led a school known for basketball to a national title by throwing 41 TDs and just six picks. He’s not a great runner, but can get yards when needed. The Raiders need to get him some help and the addition of Kirk Cousins can’t hurt as a veteran who can either start or help teach him the rigors of being a starting QB.
2)NY Jets: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech (6-4, 251)
Comments: This is the biggest question in the top two picks: Bailey or Avrell Reece? Both are outstanding pass rushers and a huge need for a Jets team that had no picks last season. They were 31st in sacks last season with 26. Bailey is one of the best pass rushers in college football, but will need to get stronger to overpower so many bigger tackles.
3)Arizona Cardinals: EDGE Avrell Reese, Ohio State (6-4, 243)
This could also be David Bailey, as both players are Edge rushers. Reese is a very explosive athlete and does a nice job against the run. He has the power but will need to polish his pass rush moves at the next level. He can play inside or outside, with 4.46 speed gives the Cardinals a lot of versatility.
4)Tennessee Titans: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (6-0, 212)
Comments Love might be the only RB drafted. He has great burst and explosion. He’s more than just a 4.3 40 burner. He also has good vision and is a complete back, though he does need to work on pass blocking, which most backs do.
5)NY Giants: OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami-Fla. (6-6, 329).
Comments: The Giants have plenty of needs, especially with Dexter Lawrence gone, but they can go DT for 10 and offensive line help. Again, not a great offensive tackle draft. Mauigoa is an athletic tackle who is light on his feet. He has a very strong base, which will help against power rushers.
6)Cleveland Browns: OT/G Spencer Fano, Utah (6-5, 311)
Comments: He’s the most versatile of the top linemen who can play guard, tackle and center. Cleveland is desperate for offensive line help. He played right and left tackle at Utah. But his 32 1/8 inch arms limited him to right tackle and he’ll probably end up in the interior.
7)Washington Commanders: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State (6-5, 244)
Comments: Styles ran a 4.46 40 and jumped 43.5 inches, so he’s an athletic freak. He can play the Edge, but can also cover tight ends and running backs. He’s a complete linebacker.
8)New Orleans Saints: WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State (6-2, 192)
Comments: Not a big draft for wide receivers. Tate gives the team another former Ohio State WR (Terry McLaurin) and potentially his replacement. He’s one of the best route runners in the draft and can get downfield.
9)Kansas City Chiefs: S Caleb Downs, Ohio State (5-11, 206)
Comments: Downs is the biggest safety, but is very smart with great instincts and has the speed to defend the pass and play some nickel. He can also play close to the line of scrimmage.
10)NY Giants (From Cincinnati): DT Peter Woods (6-3, 298)
Comments: The Giants could also trade out of this spot, but with Lawrence gone, they should go for need here. Woods is a defensive tackle but can also play some Edge despite having short arms (31 ¼). He has strong pass rush moves.
11)Miami Dolphins: CB Mansoor Delane, LSU (6-0, 187)
12)Dallas Cowboys: Edge Rueben Bain, Miami-Fla (6-2, 263)
13)LA Rams: WR Makai Lemon, USC, (5-11, 192)
14)Baltimore Ravens: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (6-3, 241).
15)Tampa Bay Bucs: G Olaivavega Iaone, Penn State (6-4, 323)
16)NY Jets: QB Ty Simpson, Alabama (6-1, 211)
17)Detroit Lions: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (6-7, 352)
18)Minnesota Vikings: EDGE Akheem Mesidor, Miami-Fla. (6-3, 259)
19)Carolina Panthers: WR Omar Cooper, Indiana (6-0, 199)
20)Dallas Cowboys: CB Colton Hood, Tennessee (6-0, 195)
21)Pittsburgh Steelers: WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M (6-0, 196)
22)LA Chargers: WR Jordan Tyson, Arizona State (6-2, 203)
23)Philadelphia Eagles: OT Blake Miller, Clemson (6-7, 317)
24)Cleveland Browns: OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia (6-7, 315)
25)Chicago Bears: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (6-1, 188)
26)Buffalo Bills: DT Caleb Banks, Florida (6-6, 327)
27)San Francisco 49ers: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah (6-6, 313)
28)Houston Texans: OT Max Iheadnachor, Arizona State (6-6, 321)
29)Kansas City Chiefs: S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon (6-0, 210)
30)Miami Dolphins: WR Denzel Boston, Washington (6-4, 212)
31)New England Patriots: EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (6-2, 241)
32)Seattle Seahawks: EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn (6-6, 274)
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