2-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders select franchise quarterback, Browns replace Shedeur Sanders, and WRs fly off the board
Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and pass rushers dominate latest 2-round 2026 NFL mock draft.
With fourteen weeks of play behind us, it is always worth taking a look ahead to the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Some teams are already considering their draft spot and potential capital, while others are locked in on a postseason run that looms ahead of them.
In any case, a two-round mock draft scenario never hurt anyone. I collaborated with A to Z’s very own Kyle Crabbs and Rob Gregson to put together a mock draft for fans of every team to enjoy just a couple of weeks ahead of Christmas.
Round 1 has quarterbacks at the top with wide receivers flying off the board
For this exercise, we split the picks up into groups of eight at a time. With that, I lead off for us picking in the 1-8 slots. Crabbs followed me in the 9-16 slots, while Gregson trailed by picking 17-24. The order then restarted through the end of the two-round mock.
1. New York Giants: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Giants have to find better ways to protect Jaxson Dart, and he needs to take care of himself as well. I would love a trade down here, but without those in play, beefing up the offensive line makes a ton of sense.
2. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Mendoza is on his way to potentially winning the Heisman Trophy and can be looked at as the future in Vegas. We will see what happens with the coaching staff following this season, but Geno Smith has not looked like the answer at quarterback they hoped for before it began.
3. Tennessee Titans: Reuben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
Tennessee would probably also like to move back here, but taking Bain is also a great outcome. He’s a powerful pass rusher with the willingness to make plays in the run game as well. His versatility fits nicely into what the Titans want to do upfront.
4. Cleveland Browns: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Moore makes some throws that make you gasp when you watch him. For Cleveland, maybe Shedeur Sanders proves that he can be built around over the latter part of this season, but this scenario is just too tempting. I love Moore’s poise and ball placement in big moments.
5. New Orleans Saints: Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State
Reese is a freak of nature off the edge. I expect him to line up along the defensive line more often in the pros and roam a little bit less. With that, the Saints need to improve the pass rush, and Reese can create an awesome duo for the future alongside Chase Young.
6. Washington Commanders: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
The Commanders roster is a tough one to look at when you consider injuries, age, and a lack of young, proven talent outside of Jayden Daniels. Every position group has a concern, nearly, so I took the best overall football player here. Downs starts on day one and makes an impact for the defense.
7. New York Jets: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Tate provides a big-body wide receiver option opposite of Garrett Wilson. The Jets need a plethora of new blood on this roster on both sides of the football and should not force a QB pick here.
8. Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Love is easily the most talented RB prospect in this class, and I do not see James Conner as the long-term answer for Arizona at the position after this season’s injury. Love’s receiving ability creates an awesome ceiling for him in the NFL.
9. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
The Rams have this unique opportunity to make a Super Bowl run and simultaneously add a top-notch talent. With a pick like this one, the Rams should consider a true ‘best player available’ opportunity. Los Angeles certainly doesn’t NEED a wide receiver, as Davante Adams is under contract for 2026 to pair with Puka Nacua. But the long-term stability at wide receiver would secure a potential game-changer on a rookie contract and give Sean McVay another toy to work with as the Rams look to sustain their competitive window. — Crabbs
10. Cincinnati Bengals: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
You’ve watched Cincinnati’s defense this season, right? The Bengals are giving up nearly 32 points per game this season and are 32nd in both scoring and yards. They need all the help they can get and cornerback Mansoor Delane has the instincts, ball skills, and physicality to be an impact starter for a unit that needs as much help as they can get. — Crabbs
11. Minnesota Vikings: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Minnesota’s offensive struggles ultimately boil down to how good the team can get JJ McCarthy playing. You could argue for a skill player here if you really like one but the board’s draw sets the stage for Minnesota to attack defense. We haven’t seen Jermod McCoy this season but it’s hard to overlook him and his physical potential. Playing behind a Brian Flores pressure front feels like a recipe for an impact player. — Crabbs
12. Miami Dolphins: Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (FL)
Miami’s got a good thing going with their running game right now. They’re doing it with a backup right guard, and the team’s starting right tackle (Austin Jackson) has missed at least half of the season in three of the last four years — including 2025. It sets the stage for Miami to invest in another physical mauler up front, which they secure in Mauigoa. A local product, the Hurricanes’ right tackle knows all about playing and thriving in the South Florida heat. He could play either right guard or right tackle for the Dolphins. — Crabbs
13. Baltimore Ravens: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The Ravens traded Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers earlier this season amid a contact year for the former first-round pick. We’ve seen Baltimore repeatedly stock their pass rush group with pass rushers and the 2026 version of Baltimore is going to need another body to pair with 2025 rookie Mike Green. Faulk has the build to play a similar alignment and usage as Oweh as he develops at the pro level. — Crabbs
14. Kansas City Chiefs: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
We’re potentially watching Travis Kelce’s last ride in Kansas City. The impact he’s had on their offense is obvious — and opportunities to replace him effectively will be few and far between. This could be their best shot, a chance to draft earlier than usual and acquire a rare talent who can catch and block. — Crabbs
15. Dallas Cowboys: Sonny Styles Jr., LB, Ohio State
Dallas’ defense got major reinforcements up front with the addition of Quinnen Williams. But the trade for Logan Wilson is a short-term band-aid and the Cowboys need more dynamic play on the second level long-term. Styles is as dynamic as they come but also shows the ability to deconstruct blocks and win in the box. — Crabbs
16. Carolina Panthers: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Carolina’s defense has gone from a bunch of kittens to a unit with some serious bite. The investments made are paying off, but they need to continue loading up talent. They’ve got a sturdy offensive line, some young pass catchers with promise — this comes down to what defensive player you like best. I’m a huge fan of a twitchy, fluid player like Terrell to pair with a powerful corner like Jaycee Horn. — Crabbs
17. Detroit Lions: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
The Lions’ defense has a systematic issue where they struggle to generate a pass rush opposite of Aidan Hutchinson, and it affects their ability to cover on the backend. We solve the first issue with a toolsy player like Bailey. His upside and explosiveness would be unstoppable on the opposite side of Hutch. He mirrors some of what the team had in James Houston, but in a more complete package. — Gregson
18. New York Jets (via IND): Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Peter Woods’ draft stock has probably fallen victim to the image surrounding Clemson rather than his play on the field, because he’s still the consensus No.1 along the interior defensive line. Place him in the middle of a Jets’ defensive line that lost Quinnen Williams and watch him go to work. — Gregson
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
Inside LB has been a major need for the Bucs for a while now. Somehow, Lavonte David is still playing at a high level, but he needs help, and the Bucs need to find their next David. Those might seem like lofty expectations for Allen, but he plays the position with an old-school mentality and new new-school skillset. — Gregson
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
The Steelers might be in the tackle market yet again, but it’s hard to watch that offense week in and week out and not think this team desperately needs help on the perimeter. Bell offers a big, physical, yac option with the speed to hit his head on the goalpost at any moment. — Gregson
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
I know that the Eagles have started to force-feed A.J. Brown as of late, but the writing seems to be on the wall with that relationship. How about replacing him with a 6-4 speed demon that can stretch the field vertically and is so versatile that he can return punts. — Gregson
22. Houston Texans: Olaivavega Ioane, IOL, Penn State
The Texans could use some help in the pass-catching unit, but they can kill two birds with one stone. Ioane will maul people and give Houston a great run game, while adding extra protection for C.J. Stroud. — Gregson
23. Chicago Bears: A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
The Bears’ offense continues to impress every week, even after the loss to the Packers. Where they could receive some help, however, would be on the defensive side of the ball, and mainly along the interior. I like Washington’s ability to anchor, but also the upside he has as a pass rusher. — Gregson
24. Buffalo Bills: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Lemon is a really strong player at his size, and Brandon Beane simply cannot overlook pass catching depth for Buffalo this offseason. Lemon can lead an NFL receiving group, but he would not be completely pressured to do so with Dalton Kincaid and Khalil Shakir in the room for the Bills.
25. Los Angeles Chargers: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
When I watch Cashius Howell, I see a lot of similarities between his game and former Michigan pass rusher David Ojabo, who was a key player in John Harbaugh’s national championship team. He might not be the most stout player on the edge, but the get-off, bend, and ability to flatten the rush path are major wins in his profile. — Gregson
26. San Francisco 49ers: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
McDonald is the most underrated prospect in this class to me, and I won’t be shocked if he is a top fifteen pick by late April. Love this fit for San Fran, though. He’s arguably the best run stopper in college football and creates havoc quite often for the Buckeyes DL.
27. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
The Browns offensive line of the future is incredibly cloudy. After finding a potential QB earlier in this round, they make sure they have a partial plan of keeping him upright down the road. Lomu has been a consistent force for the Utes this season, but he still has plenty of ways to improve in the pros.
28. Dallas Cowboys (via GB): Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Don’t love what is left here at pass rusher for Dallas. With that, I take a swing in the secondary with Hood who is quite athletic. He plays an aggressive game on the back end and would slot in nicely along with the other CBs in the room for the Cowboys.
29. Seattle Seahawks: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
Hill can create chaos in a Mike Macdonald unit immediately. They have gotten some average LB play most of this season, but Hill injects potential and athleticism into the middle portion of the unit. Coaching will go a long way with his projection, and this fit just makes too much sense.
30. New England Patriots: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The Pats could use another offensive playmaker for Drake Maye, and Concepcion is the top return option for special teams in the class as well. He can create massive plays with the ball in his hands and would take pressure off some of the other options in the passing game for New England.
31. Los Angeles Rams: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Banks was banged up this season, but the potential shines so bright when he is on the field. He is one of the most dominant lineman in the class, and he would be a fantastic duo for Braden Fiske on LA’s unit.
32. Denver Broncos: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Thieneman is the communication leader for the secondary of the Ducks that has impressed plenty this season. You can tell that he is a leader on a rep-by-rep basis, and he seems to have a clutch gene that is hard too see on a stat sheet. Not to mention, Thieneman is not afraid to lay the hammer in the run game, either.
Round 2 sees a pair of SEC QBs go to needy teams in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Las Vegas Raiders: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
- Tennessee Titans: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego Sate
- New York Giants: Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
- New Orleans Saints: Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
- Houston Texans (via WSH): Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
- New York Jets: Keith Abney, CB, Arizona State
- Arizona Cardinals: Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa
- Cleveland Browns: Connor Lew, IOL, Auburn
- Cincinnati Bengals: Zion Young, EDGE, Mizzou
- Atlanta Falcons: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
- Minnesota Vikings: Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M
- Baltimore Ravens: Emmanuel Pregnon, IOL, Oregon
- Kansas City Chiefs: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
- Miami Dolphins: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
- New York Jets (Via DAL): Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
- Carolina Panthers: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
- Indianapolis Colts: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
- Detroit Lions: A.J. Harris, CB, Penn State
- Pittsburgh Steelers: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
- Houston Texans: Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee
- Philadelphia Eagles: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
- Buffalo Bills: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
- Chicago Bears: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
- San Francisco 49ers: Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
- Los Angeles Chargers: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
- Green Bay Packers: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
- Seattle Seahawks: Iapani Laloulu, IOL, Oregon
- New England Patriots: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
- Los Angeles Rams: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
- Denver Broncos: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
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