The 2026 NFL Draft
is two months away, and the prospects in its draft class are starting their final testing for a last chance at boosting their stock.
Indianapolis
is welcoming 319 prospects
for the 2026 NFL combine
this year, and they'll begin their on-field testing
on Feb. 26 at Lucas Oil Stadium. In the months ahead, many of the prospects will undergo further testing at their respective schools' pro days ahead of the NFL draft
in Pittsburgh
.
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On the flip side, all 32 NFL teams are still in the process of compiling their draft boards and locking down their strategies for the coming draft. They'll use their evaluations at the combine and pro days to determine whether they're happy sticking to their draft spot or if they need to contemplate moving up or down.
For now, the first-round order for the 2026 NFL Draft is set following the conclusion of Super Bowl 60. Here's how it looks as the NFL combine begins:
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
1. New York Jets - Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
(Jeffrey Becker, Imagn Images)
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1. New York Jets - Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
(Jeffrey Becker, Imagn Images)
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2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State
(Samantha Madar, Columbus Dispatch)
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
3. Arizona Cardinals – Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (Fla.)
(Carmen Mandato, Getty Images)
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
4. Tennessee Titans – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)
(Sam Navarro, Imagn Images)
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5. New York Giants – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
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6. Cleveland Browns – Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
7. Washington Commanders – David Bailey, DE/OLB, Texas Tech
(Nathan Giese, Avalanche-Journal)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
8. New Orleans Saints – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
(Michael Caterina, Imagn Images)
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection after Trent McDuffie trade
9. Kansas City Chiefs – Makai Lemon, WR, USC
(Kirby Lee, Imagn Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
10. Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
(Barbara J. Perenic, Columbus Dispatch)
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NFL mock draft: Big-name prospect drops in latest first-round projection
11. Miami Dolphins – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
(Brianna Paciorka, News Sentinel)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
12. Dallas Cowboys – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
(Alex Martin, Greenville News)
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
(Jeff Le, Getty Images)
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
14. Baltimore Ravens – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
(Duane Burleson, Getty Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
(Petre Thomas, Imagn Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
17. Detroit Lions – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
(Jake Crandall, Advertiser)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
18. Minnesota Vikings – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
(Wesley Hale, Imagn Images)
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
19. Carolina Panthers – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
(Gary Cosby Jr., Imagn Images)
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20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
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NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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22. Los Angeles Chargers – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
23. Philadelphia Eagles – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
(Joe Nicholson, Imagn Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
25. Chicago Bears – T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
(Katie DeVaney, Getty Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
26. Buffalo Bills – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)
(Jerome Miron, Imagn Images)
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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks
27. San Francisco 49ers – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
(Ben Lonergan, The Register-Guard)
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28. Houston Texans – Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
(Nathan Giese, Avalanche-Journal)
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
29. Los Angeles Rams – Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
(Gary Cosby, USA TODAY Network)
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
30. Denver Broncos – CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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31. New England Patriots – Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M
(Maria Lysaker, Imagn Images)
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32. Seattle Seahawks – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
(Alex Martin, Greenville News)
2026 NFL Draft order
Order via
Tankathon
for the first round.
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When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
Thursday, April 23: Round 1
Friday, April 24: Rounds 2-3
Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4-7
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:
2026 NFL Draft order: Where first round stands entering NFL combine
