4-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns get bold at WR, Cowboys steal premier EDGE who falls, and Giants add to their weaponry

Here is 4-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft after the conclusion of the Pro Day circuit and annual league meetings.

Adam Holt, AJ Schulte, Rob Gregson, Tyler Forness
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Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mountain America Stadium.
Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mountain America Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

We have officially arrived in April. The league meetings are over, the Pro Day circuit has finished, and NFL teams are gathering back at home base for a final few weeks of prep before the massive NFL Draft weekend in Pittsburgh.

To prepare for the spectacle, I (Rob Gregson), along with three of my NFL Draft colleagues (Adam Holt, Tyler Forness, and AJ Schulte), have created a 4-round mock draft. Jump in and be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to test out a brand new draft tool!

First round of the 2026 NFL Draft 

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

The only sure thing in the NFL Draft is Fernando Mendoza going first overall. He may not have the explosive numbers or hyper elite traits of other top quarterbacks, but the intangibles are through the roof. He thrives under pressure and attacks all three levels of the field. – Forness

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

There is a lot of discussion about what Reese should do in the NFL. As things stand in the NFL, hybrid players are going to become more and more important. Reese is already a great off-ball linebacker with some excellent traits to be a plus edge rusher. Aaron Glenn will love employing him in a lot of different ways. – Forness

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3. Arizona Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami, FL

When you look at the Cardinals, they would love a quarterback, but Ty Simpson isn’t worth a first-round pick. They need talent at multiple spots, and whoever plays quarterback needs protection. Mauigoa is a mauler on the offensive line who should be given a chance to play RT with a fallback option to play guard. – Forness

4. Tennessee Titans: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

With Cam Ward hopefully solidifying the quarterback position, finding ways to maximize him needs to be a priority. What better way to do so then getting the best offensive player in the NFL Draft. Love has been compared to the likes of Jahmyr Gibbs, and it’s a good one, because he is that dynamic. Love can help elevate the Titans’ offense to the next level. – Forness

5. New York Giants: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

I know the Giants have some major needs on defense, but I wanted to swap it up a bit compared to what normally happens in this spot and see how the rest of the class shakes out for John Harbaugh’s new team. Tate is arguably the most complete WR prospect when you consider injury concerns elsewhere, and getting Jaxson Dart more help provides immediate value. – Holt

6. Cleveland Browns: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

With Mauigoa off the board, I prefer wideout here for Cleveland. Tyson is my top WR prospect in this class, but he comes with potential inherent risk due to his injury history. If he is available and at full strength, he can be a top-10 receiver in the NFL during his career. – Holt

7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Styles is an exciting value here after he skyrocketed during the scouting combine. His physical traits jump off the page, and he plays with a ton of energy that Washington needs an influx of with an older core that they’re turning over to a degree. – Holt

8. New Orleans Saints: Reuben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami

Bain’s measurables will scare some teams off, but his vicious power, speed off the edge, and bend are all factors that are still really enticing for any NFL team. With offensive playmakers off the board, the Saints get better on defense immediately here and place Bain across from Chase Young. – Holt

9. Kansas City Chiefs: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

The Chiefs added a viable running back via Kenneth Walker, and while I would love to boost their perimeter here, my top two wideouts are off the board, so we’re going to settle and give them the most athletic tackle in the class. I would feel confident with Fano protecting me if I were Mahomes. – Gregson

10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

The Bengals just acquired a free agent safety via Kyle Dugger, but that should not preclude them from taking arguably the best pure prospect in the class. There seems to be a lot of overthinking going on with Downs, but he has the instincts, football intelligence, and intangibles to be a 10-year Pro Bowler. – Gregson

11. Miami Dolphins: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

McCoy just ended any medical concerns this week at the Tennessee Pro Day with a blistering 4.38 40-yard dash and 38-inch vertical. His 2024 tape is the best in the CB class, bar none, and he would bring vitality to a Dolphins secondary that is in desperate need of some rejuvenation. – Gregson

12. Dallas Cowboys: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

Bailey falls a bit in this mock, and it’s understandable given the concerns about him as a run defender. However, he is arguably the best pure pass rusher in the class. The Cowboys would be salivating at the opportunity to keep him in Texas and rebuild their EDGE group with Rashan Gary and Bailey. – Gregson

13. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

The Rams could go any direction here at 13, and I wouldn’t be shocked. Personally, I think their offensive tackle room can be upgraded and replaced. With Tyson and Tate off the board, going best player available here and solving a key need both for the short and long term here with Freeling. This tackle class dries up quickly, and the Rams would be wise to pounce. – Schulte

14. Baltimore Ravens: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

If Sadiq does make it this far, I don’t think he’ll make it any further than the Ravens. He’s a seamless fit in Declan Doyle’s offense and has the ability to handle multiple roles for Baltimore and give Lamar Jackson a much-needed playmaker. -Schulte

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15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

I don’t outright love any of the fits of any pass rusher here, and the Buccaneers have never been a team to reach for need. The board fell exactly the way they want it here, and they get a chance to add a top-flight cornerback prospect to help shore up their secondary. – Schulte

16. New York Jets (via IND): Makai Lemon, WR, USC

The Jets’ love for Makai Lemon has been well-documented, and they need a playmaker like him next to Garrett Wilson. No matter who is under center, Lemon’s ability to work out of the slot should make him a comfortable target in their offense. -Schulte

17. Detroit Lions: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

With Aidan Hutchinson on one side, the Lions have been working on trying to find a player opposite of him. Faulk is exactly the kind of player they want in terms of size and athleticism. While his profile isn’t what you would call elite from a production standpoint, there is a lot to work with, and having Hutchinson on the other side will help that. – Forness

18. Minnesota Vikings: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

When you look at the Vikings’ depth chart, defensive tackle is arguably the biggest position of need. It became a major one after cutting Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. Woods is an interesting player. His 2025 season was relatively disappointing after being a projected top-five pick over the summer. He can do everything that Brian Flores wants in terms of penetration, stunts, and stopping the run. It’s a risk selecting Woods after a rough 2025, but that was the story of Clemson’s season. – Forness

19. Carolina Panthers: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

The Panthers have spent a lot of draft capital on the wide receiver position, but Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Leggette are X-receivers. Bryce Young needs someone who can create separation with quick-twitch route running. Concepcion can do that and then some, pairing that with elite body control and explosive movements after the catch. – Forness

20. Dallas Cowboys (via GBP): Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

Terrell is the best cornerback in the NFL Draft and is being overlooked due to his smaller frame. He thrives both on the outside and in the slot, pairing plus athleticism with great ball skills and aggressive mentality. With the Cowboys needing cornerback help, he can play anywhere in Christian Parker’s defense. – Forness

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

Steelers are a tough team to project with this board. Offensive line may make the most sense, especially if they feel like Aaron Rodgers is back in the fold. Lomu can immediately place pressure on Broderick Jones and potentially even start in 2026. – Holt

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

Awesome value here. Ioane is one of the sharpest, safest prospects in this class. Keeping Justin Herbert healthy needs to be at the forefront of LA’s plans in this draft, and this would be a great step in that direction. – Holt

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami

Mesidor can step in as an older prospect and make an immediate impact off the edge for Philly. After losing Jaelan Phillips in free agency, they waste no time grabbing a talent who will take less time to develop than some of the other available options here. – Holt

24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

Miller continues to rise, and it makes sense. He has the prototypical frame at tackle that the NFL is enamored with right now, and the Browns addressed WR in the top ten. Whoever is playing QB can feel better about the time they have in the pocket if they also address the OL early. – Holt

25. Chicago Bears: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M

Howell is a tad undersized for the EDGE in the NFL, but he might be the next Nik Bonitto. He has arguably the best first step in the class, and he can bend better than an airplane wing in turbulence. His ability to flatten his rush path and get to the quarterback is what makes it hard to believe he gets out of R1. – Gregson

26. Buffalo Bills: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

Caleb Banks showed at the Senior Bowl in Mobile that he is a true round one prospect despite an up-and-down tenure at Florida. He backed that up with a great NFL Combine, where his athletic testing and measurables were off the charts. He can destroy pocket depth as an interior pass rusher, on top of a tremendous run-stopping profile. – Gregson

27. San Francisco 49ers: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

I’m not exactly sure how Thieneman fell this far here, but I’ll end the slide. He parlayed a productive career with the Purdue Boilermakers and Oregon Ducks into an outstanding showing at the NFL Combine. He was fluid, fast, and smooth, showing that he can play in the post or insert against the run. I can only imagine what he would look like in the 49ers’ secondary. – Gregson

28. Houston Texans: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

Omar Cooper Jr. has quickly become one of the biggest risers in this class. He works the perimeter of the offense with a vertical presence, yet he can separate over the middle. There is very little he can’t do on the football field as a pure pass catcher. – Gregson

29. Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR): R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma

The Chiefs didn’t go pass rush earlier, but I’d be surprised if they left the first round without doing so. R Mason Thomas is an explosive, bendy rusher who would be a strong compliment to George Karlaftis and would give their pass rush some much-needed juice. – Schulte

30. Miami Dolphins (via DEN): Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

Miami has so many needs that you can throw a dart at the big board and come away with an upgrade. Jeff Hafley’s defenses have always had strong safety play, and the Dolphins…currently don’t have that. McNeil-Warren can handle multiple roles in their secondary and should be a strong addition. -Schulte

31. New England Patriots: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

The New England Patriots seem fairly interested in Iheanachor this year, with Mike Vrabel even putting the tackle through his paces at Arizona State’s pro day. The Patriots need a developmental right tackle to take over there when Morgan Moses hangs it up. Iheanachor is toolsy but raw, and would be a strong gamble here for a long-term payout. – Schulte

32. Seattle Seahawks: Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M

Seattle has the roster flexibility to go any which way with this pick, but personally, I would add the best pure pass-protecting guard in this class and be on my way. Bisontis is a Pro Bowl-caliber guard and would give the Seahawks arguably their best offensive line in years. – Schulte

Second round of the 2026 NFL Draft 

33. New York Jets: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

34. Arizona Cardinals: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

35. Tennessee Titans: Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon

36. Las Vegas Raiders: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

37. New York Giants: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

38. Houston Texans (via WAS): Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama

39. Cleveland Browns: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana

40. Kansas City Chiefs: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

41. Cincinnati Bengals: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

42. New Orleans Saints: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville

43. Miami Dolphins: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

44. New York Jets (via DAL): Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

45. Baltimore Ravens: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

47. Indianapolis Colts: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri

The Colts haven’t shied away from scouting linebackers in this draft. Josiah Trotter is a perfect fit at MIKE for Lou Anarumo and should be an instant upgrade to a front seven that desperately needs it. – Schulte

48. Atlanta Falcons: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

Atlanta has done a decent job of adding to their offense in free agency enough to not need to reach for talent, but I would take a sure thing in Germie Bernard, who would be an excellent fit in Stefanski’s offense as a Z/Slot weapon. – Schulte

49. Minnesota Vikings: Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona

50. Detroit Lions: Connor Lew, C, Auburn

51. Carolina Panthers: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

52. Green Bay Packers: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

53. Pittsburgh Steelers: AJ Haulcy, S, LSU

54. Philadelphia Eagles: Malachi Fields, WR Notre Dame

55. Los Angeles Chargers: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri

56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech

57. Chicago Bears: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

58. San Francisco 49ers: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana

59. Houston Texans: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC

60. Chicago Bears (via BUF): Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State

61. Los Angeles Rams: Devin Moore, CB, Florida

62. Denver Broncos: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State

I considered adding an offensive weapon or linebacker, but I suspect the Broncos will want to keep making a strength a strength with their defensive line. Orange is a massive space eater up front who would be a boon in keeping their linebackers free. – Schulte

63. New England Patriots: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois

64. Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

Third round of the 2026 NFL Draft 

65. Arizona Cardinals: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma

66. Tennessee Titans: Jake Slaughter, C, Florida

67. Las Vegas Raiders: Skyler Bell, WR, UConn

68. Philadelphia Eagles (via NYJ): Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

69. Houston Texans (via NYG): Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa

70. Cleveland Browns: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

71. Washington Commanders: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson

72. Cincinnati Bengals: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan

73. New Orleans Saints: Will Lee, CB, Texas A&M

74. Kansas City Chiefs: Keionte Scott, DB, Miami

75. Miami Dolphins: Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee

76. Pittsburgh Steelers (via DAL): Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh

77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan

78. Indianapolis Colts: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State

79. Atlanta Falcons: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State

80. Baltimore Ravens: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State

81. Jacksonville Jaguars (via DET): Max Klare, TE, Ohio State

82. Minnesota Vikings: Ahmari Harvey, CB, Georgia Tech

83. Carolina Panthers: Logan Jones, C, Iowa

84. Green Bay Packers: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama

85. Pittsburgh Steelers: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

86. Los Angeles Chargers: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

87. Miami Dolphins (via PHI): Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas

89. Chicago Bears: Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College

90. Miami Dolphins (via HOU): Chandler Rivers, DB, Duke

91. Buffalo Bills: Harold Perkins JR., LB, LSU

92. Dallas Cowboys (vis SF): Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State

93. Los Angeles Rams: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee

94. Miami Dolphins (via DEN): Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas

95. New England Patriots: Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama

96. Seattle Seahawks: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington

97. Minnesota Vikings (compensatory): Trey Zuhn III, OL, Texas A&M

98. Philadelphia Eagles (compensatory): Genesis Smith, S, Arizona

99. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory): Jalen Farmer, OL, Kentucky

100. Jacksonville Jaguars (via DET, compensatory): Bud Clark, S, TCU

Fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft 

101. Tennessee Titans: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech

102. Las Vegas Raiders: Keylan Rutledge, IOL, Georgia Tech

103. New York Jets: Kaleb Proctor, DL, SE Louisiana

104. Arizona Cardinals: Jalon Kilgore, DB, South Carolina

105. New York Giants: Justin Joly, TE, NC State

106. Houston Texans (via WAS): Markell Bell, OT, Miami

107. Cleveland Browns: Brenen Thompson, WR, MSST

108. Denver Broncos (via NO): Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn

109. Kansas City Chiefs: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss

110. Cincinnati Bengals: Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State

111. Denver Broncos (via MIA): Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon

112. Dallas Cowboys: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia

113. Indianapolis Colts: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia

114. Atlanta Falcons: Dametrius Crownover, OT, Texas A&M

115. Baltimore Ravens: Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU

116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC

117. Las Vegas Raiders (via MIN): Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan

118. Detroit Lions: J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois

119. Carolina Panthers: Cole Payton, QB, NDSU

120. Green Bay Packers: Bryce Lance, WR, NDSU

121. Pittsburgh Steelers: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia

122. Philadelphia Eagles: Zane Durant, DT, Penn State

123. Los Angeles Chargers: Ty Montgomery, WR, John Carroll

124. Jacksonville Jaguars: Carson Beck, QB, Miami

125. New England Patriots (via CHI): Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor

126. Buffalo Bills: Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon

127. San Francisco 49ers: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington

128. Detroit Lions (via HOU): Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State

129. Chicago Bears (via LAR): LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama

130. Miami Dolphins (via DEN): C.J. Daniels, WR, Miami FL

131. New England Patriots: Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida

132. New Orleans Saints (via SEA): Landon Robinson, DT, Navy

133. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory): Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State

134. Las Vegas Raiders (compensatory): Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas

135. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory): Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana

136. New Orleans Saints (compensatory): Jeremiah Wright, IOL, Auburn

137. Philadelphia Eagles (compensatory): Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor

138. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory): Pat Coogan, IOL, Indiana

139. New York Jets (compensatory): Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

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