2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

Every prospect has a price. Most mock drafts ignore it.

The 2026 NFL Draft is six days away. Every major analyst has published several mock drafts since the end of the college season. At Draft Stacks, our small team has been focused on building the first iteration of our draft software while simultaneously studying these prospects and building our board.

Today marks an exciting milestone as we launch the first phase of our content arm by publishing our first official mock draft.

This is a 2-round mock, all 64 picks. Every selection includes our DS Rank and Stack Price. Rank is where we have each player ranked on our big board, and Stack Price is our projection range of picks of where that player will be selected. It's not just based on how good we think a player is based on our scouting. It's influenced more by our evaluation of the market.

Mock Draft 2.0 drops Thursday morning before the first pick is made. That's the final 1-round submission — the one that goes on record. This is the work that leads to it.

All grades and prices are as of April 17, 2026. Now, let's get to the podium and turn in some picks.

Trades

Three notable trades shape this mock:

ARI/KC: Arizona trades picks 3 and 34 to Kansas City. In return, the Cardinals receive picks 9, 29, and 40. Arizona moves back six spots in the first and second rounds to net them the 29th pick in the first. KC moves up to secure their target at 3.

PIT/TB: Pittsburgh trades up to acquire pick 15 from Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers receive pick 21, pick 76, and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

MIA/CLE: Cleveland trades picks 24 and 149 to Miami. The Browns receive picks 30, 130, and a 2027 third-round pick.

Round 1

Pick 1 — Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza — QB, Indiana

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 3

The Raiders have needed a franchise quarterback for years, and Mendoza is the answer. Las Vegas hasn't left anything to the imagination on this one.

Pick 2 — New York Jets Arvell Reese — ED, Ohio State

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 4

Reese is the most tantalizing edge defender in this class. Inside the Jets building, there is likely a split between taking Reese or David Bailey. In the end, General Manager Darren Mougey makes the call to prioritize the future upside with the hybrid edge from Ohio State.

Pick 3 — Kansas City Chiefs (via ARI) David Bailey — ED, Texas Tech

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 5

The Chiefs moved up from 9 to land Bailey, realizing that they won't be this close to the top of the draft anytime in the near future. Bailey is the best pure pass rusher in this class, and he projects as a future consistent double-digit sack producer.

Pick 4 — Tennessee Titans Sonny Styles — LB, Ohio State

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 2

Tennessee continues building its defense from the inside out. Styles has the athleticism and football IQ to be a Day 1 starter. Robert Saleh gets the leader he covets in the middle of what is shaping up to be a much-improved unit.

Pick 5 — New York Giants Caleb Downs — S, Ohio State

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 6

The best safety in this class, and it isn't close. Downs plays fast, diagnoses quickly, and is a tone-setter on the back end. New York gets elite value here to set the tone with the first pick of the John Harbaugh era.

Pick 6 — Cleveland Browns Monroe Freeling — OT, Georgia

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 10

This was a tough call for Cleveland, given the need for a playmaker at receiver. Freeling has too much raw talent to escape the top-10 in this class, and while patience may be required as a rookie, the payoff might be a franchise left tackle.

Pick 7 — Washington Commanders Jeremiyah Love — RB, Notre Dame

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 1

Love is the most explosive skill player in this class. Washington pairs him with their young quarterback to build an offense that defenses can't key on. This is the pick that makes the offense complete.

Pick 8 — New Orleans Saints Mansoor Delane — CB, LSU

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 7

Delane is a fluid corner who thrives in both man and zone coverage. New Orleans has needed a shutdown corner and gets one here.

Pick 9 — Arizona Cardinals (via KC) Spencer Fano — OT, Utah

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 11

Arizona trades back and still gets starting tackle value. Fano is technically sound with excellent footwork. The Cardinals get the best overall lineman and get into the backend of the first round. This is the best outcome of the ARI/KC trade for Arizona.

Pick 10 — Cincinnati Bengals Rueben Bain — EDGE, Miami (FL)

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 8

Bain's hands are the heaviest in the class, and his first-step quickness is elite. Cincinnati adds a weapon off the edge to bolster a team ready to win now on offense.

Pick 11 — Miami Dolphins Carnell Tate — WR, Ohio State

Stack Price: Top-10 · OVR: 9

Tate is the best route runner in this class — crisp breaks, natural hands, and the ability to create separation at every level. Miami gets a true number one receiver.

Pick 12 — Dallas Cowboys Keldric Faulk — EDGE, Auburn

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 21

Dallas is disappointed in how the board fell, but it needs edge help, and Faulk provides it immediately. A true edge setter with tremendous size who hasn't reached his potential as a pass rusher.

Pick 13 — Los Angeles Rams Olaivavega Ioane — IOL, Penn State

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 13

The Rams prioritize their offensive line, and Ioane is the best interior lineman in this class. Pulls well, anchors against power, instant starter at guard.

Pick 14 — Baltimore Ravens Jordyn Tyson — WR, Arizona State

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 14

Tyson gives Lamar Jackson a legitimate number one receiver. His ability to win vertically and create after the catch fits the Ravens' offense perfectly. Baltimore upgrades their receiver room in a meaningful way.

Pick 15 — Pittsburgh Steelers (via TB) Makai Lemon — WR, USC

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 16

Pittsburgh moves up to 15 and lands Lemon via the TB trade. Lemon is a factory of production as a slot receiver who just gets open and catches everything, and will be an immediate safety valve for whoever is playing QB.

Pick 16 — New York Jets Kevin Concepcion — WR, Texas A&M

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 17

The Jets double-dip on explosive athletes and get excellent value. Concepcion's release and route variety give Geno Smith two legitimate weapons at receiver by pairing him with Garrett Wilson.

Pick 17 — Detroit Lions Francis Mauigoa — OT, Miami (FL)

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 15

Detroit continues building the most complete offensive line in the NFC. Mauigoa is a road-grader who can start at right tackle and move inside if needed down the road. This would mean that Sewell is switching over to the left side.

Pick 18 — Minnesota Vikings Dillon Thieneman — S, Oregon

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 22

Minnesota fills a need at safety with one of the better ball-hawks in this class. Thieneman's range and instincts make him a high-floor starter.

Pick 19 — Carolina Panthers Caleb Lomu — OT, Utah

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 24

Carolina adds blindside protection to their ascending roster. Lomu is raw but has the physical tools to develop into a franchise tackle.

Pick 20 — Dallas Cowboys Jermod McCoy — CB, Tennessee

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 12

Dallas gets two defensive starters in round one. McCoy's man coverage ability and ball skills fit what they want on the boundary.

Pick 21 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via PIT) T.J. Parker — EDGE, Clemson

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 23

Tampa Bay acquires a third-round pick via the Pittsburgh trade and gets solid value with Parker. He's a high-motor rusher with good hand technique.

Pick 22 — Los Angeles Chargers Kadyn Proctor — OT, Alabama Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 30

The Chargers protect their quarterback investment. Proctor is a massive human with rare athletic traits for his size. In this scenario, he'd start at guard but be able to step in at tackle if needed due to injury.

Pick 23 — Philadelphia Eagles Max Iheanachor — OT, Arizona State

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 20

Philadelphia adds depth to a position of strength. Iheanachor has the physical tools to develop into a high-end starter at either side of the line.

Pick 24 — Miami Dolphins Kenyon Sadiq — TE, Oregon

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 19

Miami gets its tight end of the future by trading up with Cleveland. Sadiq's receiving ability and athletic profile give their offense a mismatch weapon who can contribute immediately.

Pick 25 — Chicago Bears Malachi Lawrence — EDGE, UCF

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 26

Chicago adds the dynamic pass rusher that they have badly needed. This pick may come as a surprise to some due to the run defense he put on tape. Lawrence's production and athleticism translate well to a 4-3 scheme, and I wouldn't be surprised if defensive coordinator Dennis Allen sees Khalil Mack, whom he coached early in Mack's career in Oakland.

Pick 26 — Buffalo Bills Denzel Boston — WR, Washington

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 38

Remember that mocks aren't about what I would do but rather what teams are going to do. I'm a little lower on Boston than most, but I still expect him to come off the board in the first. Buffalo gives Josh Allen a legitimate boundary receiver with size and contested-catch ability.

Pick 27 — San Francisco 49ers Blake Miller — OT, Clemson

Stack Price: 33-50 · OVR: 48

San Francisco continues prioritizing the trenches. Miller is a scheme-versatile tackle who has the size that Shanahan prefers in his tackles.

Pick 28 — Houston Texans Kayden McDonald — DL, Ohio State

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 18

Houston adds an interior run stopper. McDonald's ability to react and shed blocks is excellent, and I believe he can become a better pass rusher in the NFL.

Pick 29 — Arizona Cardinals (via KC) Ty Simpson — QB, Alabama

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 39

Arizona uses its second pick in the first round from the KC trade to grab its quarterback of the future. Simpson's arm talent and mobility give them hope that he can develop into a franchise QB.

Pick 30 — Cleveland Browns (via MIA) Chris Johnson — CB, San Diego State

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 28

The Browns have to add young talent at cornerback and use their acquired pick on one who has outstanding coverage ability and does a great job of playing the ball in the air.

Pick 31 — New England Patriots R Mason Thomas — EDGE, Oklahoma

Stack Price: 11-32 · OVR: 33

New England adds pass rush to a defense being rebuilt from the ground up. Thomas's upside is worth the late first investment.

Pick 32 — Seattle Seahawks Colton Hood — CB, Tennessee

Stack Price: 33-50 · OVR: 35

Seattle closes round one with a physical and athletic cornerback who has plus traits. Hood's ball production is one of the best in this CB class.

Round 2