We are just a few weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft officially kicking off. While everyone hyperfocuses on team needs and cramming in their last few scouting reports, there hasn’t been much attention on potential draft day trades we could see. It is uncertain if this draft will have a ton of movement considering the lack of premium position talent, but you never know.

Cleveland Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett has also been in the headlines a ton lately, and while the reporting has stated that the team has no intention of trading Garrett, we also know that anything is possible. To have a little bit of fun, I created a hypothetical draft trade with Garrett, on top of a couple of others (they are laid out before the selections). We will have to wait and see just how much chaos the end of April will bring.

Here is a first-round 2026 NFL mock draft with those trades considered. I even included every team’s first selection that doesn’t pick in the first round for a little bonus. Let’s have some fun.

(The Cleveland Browns trade defensive end Myles Garrett and a 2027 sixth round selection to the Dallas Cowboys for the No. 12, No. 20, a 2027 second round selection, and wide receiver George Pickens.)

1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

Something, something, Fernando Mendoza. Bad team with no quarterback takes a quarterback. Mendoza isn’t an elite talent at the position, but his size, requisite arm stretch, accuracy, and toughness present a very sound floor.

2. New York Jets: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State

I’m nearly ready to write Reese’s name in pen at No. 2. His ability to play on the second level, blitz, and rush off the edge is a rare combination.

(The Arizona Cardinals trade the No. 3 selection to the New Orleans Saints for the No. 8, the No. 42, and a 2027 fourth round selection.)

3. New Orleans Saints (via ARIZ): Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State 

Trading up for a linebacker? In the 2026 class, anything is possible. When you talk about the potential blue chip prospects in this class, Styles is on the shortlist. At 6-5 and 245 pounds, Styles is a rare athlete at the linebacker position who also has a background at safety early in his career.

(The Tennessee Titans trade the No. 4 selection and a 2027 fourth round selection to the Kansas City Chiefs for the No. 9 and the No. 29 selections.)

4. Kansas City Chiefs (via TEN): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU 

After losing Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, and Joshua Williams this offseason, the Chiefs need to add some impact talent at cornerback at the end of April. After Delane’s 2025 season and his Pro Day performance, it feels like the demand is going to be very high for the former Virginia Tech transfer. That could force a team to be aggressive to move up.

5. New York Giants: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame 

The end of the Saquon Barkley tenure in New York is going to give some fans PTSD for taking a running back this early. As soon as they get their first look at Love, they will move past it. He’s that special.

6. Cleveland Browns: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech 

With the Myles Garrett trade considered, the Browns will need to find some pass rush answers. Bailey just so happened to fall to them, and he could very well end up being the best sack artist in the class.

7. Washington Commanders: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State 

Even if Downs doesn’t end up being an impact player from depth, his instincts, open field tackling, and feel for the game make him an easy fit for any defense. Downs’ floor is just so high.

8. Arizona Cardinals (via NO):  Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami 

Without an obvious quarterback answer in this class, putting the necessary support around them on offense should be a priority. Mauigoa has the skill set to potentially play either right tackle or inside at guard on the next level, and has a game that is boringly good.

9. Tennessee Titans (via KC): Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami 

After some wheeling and dealing, the Titans are able to get a player that they probably considered at their original No. 4 selection. Bain is a historical outlier, but he plays with incredible power and tenacity. That creates a very good floor as a football player.

(The Cincinnati Bengals trade the No. 10 selection to the Cleveland Browns for the No. 12 and a 2026 third round selection.)

10. Cleveland Browns (via CIN): Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State 

The Browns need to invest in wide receiver badly, even with this acquisition of Pickens. Tate has been a heavily debated prospect, but he brings great length, ball skills, and incredible proficiency as a vertically oriented route runner.

11. Miami Dolphins: Spencer Fano, OL, Utah 

For a Dolphins offensive line that needs so much work, Fano could step in and potentially play four different positions. When you are in a long-term rebuild, creating your foundation with trench play feels like a smart investment.

12. Cincinnati Bengals (via CLE): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee 

If McCoy had been healthy this year, he would almost certainly have gone inside the top-10 selections. If you go back and watch his 2024 film, McCoy is a physical press man cornerback who can run and has notable ball skills to create turnovers.

13. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State 

If the durability concerns didn’t exist, Tyson probably would have gone about five picks earlier. When the former Arizona State star is on the field, he’s an outstanding separator who might be the best route runner in the entire class.

14. Baltimore Ravens: Makai Lemon, WR, USC 

Outside of Zay Flowers, the pass catchers for the Ravens haven’t been nearly consistent enough recently. Lemon isn’t a sexy athlete, but he’s an efficient player who does tremendous work after the catch, is an outstanding route runner, and is better at the catch point than you’d expect.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon 

The Buccaneers were hoping a pass rusher or linebacker they like fell to No. 15, but it didn’t in this scenario. Sadiq might be viewed as a bit of a luxury, but adding another passing game weapon wouldn’t be a bad investment, especially when Sadiq is also an outstanding run blocker, as well.

16. New York Jets (via IND): Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana 

Cooper feels like a player who is going to continue rising up the board heading toward April. He’s dynamite after the catch, which is a skill set that NFL teams gravitate towards these days.

17. Detroit Lions: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia 

Freeling falling to the Lions is the ideal situation. They have a massive hole at left tackle, and there isn’t an easier pathway toward a 2026 prospect becoming a good starter than the former Bulldog standout.

18. Minnesota Vikings: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson 

If you told anyone that Woods would be available this late in the first round this past offseason, they wouldn’t have believed you. While his 2025 season was underwhelming, Woods is still an outstanding athlete on the interior with tons of upside to work with.

19. Carolina Panthers: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon 

With a need for more impactful play from depth, Thieneman becomes an easy upgrade for the Panthers on the back end. He has been used in so many different ways during his time with Oregon and Purdue, which should give a defense a ton of versatility.

20. Cleveland Browns (via DAL): Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah 

The Browns have a massive need at left tackle, and luckily, the board fell well for them here. Lomu is still in need of technical and physical development, but his combination of movement skills, length, and upside presents a tremendous ceiling for the future.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama 

Love it, hate it, or anything in between, Proctor is going to go earlier than most people believe based on his combination of size and explosiveness. The future of Broderick Jones at left tackle is in major question, which could make offensive tackle a bigger priority in the draft than most anticipate.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State 

This feels too low for Ioane, who is one of the safer prospects in the entire 2026 class. The Chargers aren’t going to complain, having the ability to add a sturdy interior pass blocker with some improving movement skills.

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson 

It’s very possible that 2026 will be the last season for All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson. Miller is the type of long-term investment that could stabilize the floor for the Eagles, while also adding insurance if Johnson misses any games, a much more common occurrence in recent years.

24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama 

Simpson has been in the headlines a lot over the last week or so. While there are a lot of drawbacks for Simpson as a prospect, he does have some notable arm talent and intelligence that has the attention of the NFL.

25. Chicago Bears: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State 

The Bears need to find more impact on the interior of their defense. McDonald is a massive presence at 6-3 and 326 pounds, and would immediately upgrade the run defense.

26. Buffalo Bills: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

The safety position hasn’t been good enough over the last couple of seasons for the Bills. McNeil-Warren is an imposing presence at 6-3 and 209 pounds, while also having better range than given credit for.

27. San Francisco 49ers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State 

Trent Williams is on the tail-end of his Hall of Fame career, and you could argue that both offensive tackle spots can be addressed in the near future. Iheanachor has been a right tackle for the Sun Devils the last two years, but his combination of length and movement skill could project on either size.

28. Houston Texans: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia 

The interior of the offensive and defensive lines should be a priority for the Texans in the draft. Miller is an impact run defender who also still has some upside as a pass rusher.

29. Tennessee Titans (via KC): KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M 

The addition of Wan’Dale Robinson was vital for the Titans’ wide receiver room this offseason, but they still need more help. Concepcion has the ability after the catch to make things easier for Cam Ward, as well as the long speed to create some big plays down the field.

30. Miami Dolphins (via DEN): Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson 

With upgrades possible everywhere on the roster, finding the team’s top cornerback is important. Terrell has a very unique skill set, possessing the ability to play on the outside or in the slot. That’s a valuable addition to a barren secondary.

31. New England Patriots: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn 

Going into the 2025 season, most thought Faulk would end up being a top-10 selection in this draft. Unfortunately, the 6-5, 274-pound defensive end didn’t take the jump that everyone wanted, but he is still very much worth the gamble on upside.

32. Seattle Seahawks: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami 

With the Seahawks coming off a Super Bowl victory, they’re a team that can take short-term gambles to extend their winning window. Mesidor is an older prospect with a troubling injury history, but there’s no question that he can get after the quarterback.

47. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas 

Hill is a talented athlete, but a bit of a guesser and pretty marginal from a change of direction perspective. If used properly, Hill can become a fun downhill playmaker with a very specific skill set.

48. Atlanta Falcons: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

There is a chance that Hunter goes a bit higher, but the Falcons aren’t going to complain if he is still available. At 6-3.5 and 320 pounds, Hunter is a massive defensive tackle who has more movement skills than you would expect from a player his size.

52. Green Bay Packers: Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas 

Neal began his career at Fresno State, but he really came into his own during his lone season with the Razorbacks. He is a long cornerback who has some impressive physicality and explosiveness, which the Packers should value with their first selection.

56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma 

While Halton is a smaller defensive tackle, he has some outstanding short-area explosiveness and more power than you would expect. The Jaguars need to find some impact players on the interior, making the former Sooners star an interesting fit.

92. Dallas Cowboys: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington 

The former Arizona transfer is a long cornerback with some very intriguing movement skills. If Prysock can be more consistent in press coverage, he has upside to become a full-time starter by year two or three.