4-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Titans shake up the board, Lions land elite prospect who falls, and Cowboys go all-in on defense
Here is a 4-Round, 2026 NFL Mock Draft ahead of next month’s draft in Pittsburgh.
We are officially inside a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. With free agency in the rearview and April just days away, the draft is inching closer. Pro Days are starting to wrap up, and soon, teams will be meeting to form their final draft boards ahead of the big weekend.
To gear up for the marquee event, my colleagues and I at A to Z Sports have created a four-round mock draft. Destin Adams, Brandon Little, Kyle Crabbs, Adam Holt, and I took turns making selections throughout the four rounds. Let us know what you think 0f the decisions, @atozsportsnfl on X-Twitter.
Carnell Tate 2026 NFL Draft Facts
- Caught a pass in 37 of 39 career games at Ohio State.
- Averaged 32.5 yards per touchdown reception.
- First-team Academic All-American.
- 77.3% success rate vs. man coverage in college.
First round of the 2026 NFL Draft
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Unless you are Dan Orlovsky, you probably agree with Fernando Mendoza being a shoo-in to be the number one overall pick. The Raiders will begin a new era in Las Vegas with the Indiana quarterback and national champion at the helm. – Adams
2. New York Jets: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
The overhaul of Aaron Glenn’s defense has been quite active thus far this offseason. New York has spent well in free agency to raise the floor of the unit — but there’s still room for splash players and needle movers. Reese offers flexibility that I’d believe Glenn could work with in both off-ball and pass rush situations, and I’d totally understand why his pass rush upside gets him the call here at No. 2 overall. – Crabbs
3. Arizona Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
There’s no quarterback option here for the Cardinals, so they can continue their strong offseason overhaul of the offensive line by selecting Mauigoa out of Miami. He’s a rock-solid right tackle who can slide in as a Day 1 starter, helping solidify Arizona’s offensive line alongside Isaac Seumalo, Hjalte Froholdt, and Paris Johnson Jr. Mauigoa has the potential to anchor the right side for a decade, better suiting the Cardinals for when they do address the quarterback position down the road (likely in 2027). – Little
4. Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Tennessee Titans can go a myriad of ways here at four, but the more I look at the top prospects and their “flaws,” Tate has the fewest of them. He’s been a star since high school, he is extremely successful against man coverage, he dominated on the perimeter of Ohio State’s offense, and he’s a gamer at heart. Give Cam Ward the help he needs and go from there. – Gregson
5. New York Giants: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Tough selection here. I think the Giants have plenty of needs, but the board does not line up incredibly well for those. WR is deep in this class, so I chose a different sort of offensive weapon for the new regime in New York. Love is arguably the most talented prospect in the class, regardless of position. -Holt
6. Cleveland Browns: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
My first preference for the Browns here would’ve been going with Carnell Tate, given what the team has done over the last month. However, with Tennessee jumping on Tate, the Browns pivot to the highest-ceiling left tackle prospect available in this spot. It may take a season for Freeling to get up to speed, as he’s still a bit raw, but he has everything you want in a cornerstone tackle. At 6-foot-7, he brings tremendous athleticism and ideal size to the position. This move would cap off Cleveland’s effort to overhaul its offensive line in a strong way this offseason. -Little
7. Washington Commanders: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
Every year, there are players that the NFL overthinks despite their film being fantastic. This year, one of those players is Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr., due to his short arms. The Commanders take advantage of this by landing arguably the best defensive player in the draft to bolster their defensive lines. – Adams
8. New Orleans Saints: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Styles does not fall too often here, so I jumped on the opportunity. He is a freak athlete, and New Orleans could use more of those at every level of their defense. Styles’ versatility and physical abilities will be enticing for DC Brandon Staley. -Holt
9. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
With the way the board fell here, I gave the Chiefs one of the higher boom prospects in this year’s class. You just don’t find players with the size and fluidity that Tyson has, while also having a ball-dominant nature at the catch point. With Patrick Mahomes ahead of schedule and Kenneth Walker now in the backfield, Tyson as the cherry on top of that trio would be a great set of skill players in Kansas City. -Gregson
10. Cincinnati Bengals: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
In this mock, the Bengals follow up their active offseason in free agency by drafting Mansoor Delane at CB. Delane posted some fantastic testing results and seems to have solidified himself as the top CB in the class. – Adams
11. Miami Dolphins: Caleb Downs, SAF, Ohio Sate
The Dolphins can really lean into best player available with this pick based on where the roster is at. This is going to be a gradual build. The fact that the best player available also just so happens to be a safety, where Miami has a massive need after moving on from Minkah Fitzpatrick, is a cherry on top. Jeff Hafley’s defense gets a centerpiece in the secondary after enjoying a deep and impactful safety room in Green Bay. -Crabbs
12. Dallas Cowboys: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Dallas has to be tickled to see a Lonestar pass rusher on the board here at No. 12 overall. Bailey brings some massive juice off the edge and can pair with Donovan Ezieruaku to give the team a pair of young rushers to help transition fully away from Micah Parsons. Bailey’s got game-changing ability when he’s at his best. -Crabbs
13. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The Rams no longer have two first-round picks after they traded with the Chiefs to land Trent McDuffie. Which makes this pick crucial to hit on as they attempt to contend during the end of Matthew Stafford’s career. And, surely, the MVP would be on board, adding a dynamic tight end like Kenyon Sadiq. – Adams
14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
Baltimore signed John Simpson for a guard spot, and Emery Jones Jr. is expected to get a long look at a guard spot but good should not prevent us from going after great. Ioane would be a tone-setter up front for a Ravens franchise that needs to get back to basics and dominating the line of scrimmage, even if it means spending a premium investment on the interior. -Crabbs
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The Buccaneers could really go a few different ways with this first-round pick. Here, they opt to go with some pass rush help who has his best ball ahead of him in the NFL. Faulk doesn’t turn 21 until the NFL season starts in September, and he has the versatility to play multiple spots along the defensive front. Faulk is a plug-and-play pick for the Buccaneers who could be the next hit for GM Jason Licht. -Little
16. New York Jets (via IND): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
New York got a marquee player on the defensive side of the ball with their first pick in Arvell Reese. Here? They get another building block at wide receiver to help build up the supporting cast for their future long-term quarterback (and also Geno Smith in 2026). Lemon and Garrett Wilson give the team a pair of passing weapons that will be difficult to bottle simultaneously. -Crabbs
17. Detroit Lions: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Lions are probably begging for a scenario where Fano falls to them at 17, and their wish comes true here. The smoothest mover among the big uglies up front, Fano can play tackle or guard, but he’s a perfect fit in Detroit’s offense, given their needs up front. -Gregson
18. Minnesota Vikings: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
EMW is a really clean safety prospect who has the potential to play a lot of great single-high football at the pro level. Minnesota’s safety group is lacking a bit of that proven talent, and I’m in the group who thinks this range is fair for a player like the Toledo DB. Instant impact for Brian Flores. -Holt
19. Carolina Panthers: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Panthers have been active this offseason, trying to improve their roster ahead of next year. On defense, they landed Devin Lloyd at linebacker and Jaelan Phillips at edge. Now in this mock, they round out their defensive upgrades by targeting the secondary, adding corner Avieon Terrell to pair with Jaycee Horn. – Adams
20. Dallas Cowboys (via GBP): Dillon Thieneman, SAF, Oregon
The Cowboys’ defense certainly is looking different after these two picks. Bailey at 12 overall and now Thieneman at No. 20 gives Dallas a ton more in the way of explosiveness and athleticism. Defensive coordinator Brandon Parker gets more than his fair share of resources to try to get things back on track as the Cowboys try to climb back into contention in the NFC East. -Crabbs
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
It feels like a foregone conclusion that either tackle, WR, or QB will be the Steelers’ pick at 21. Here, the Steelers find a true left tackle with Lomu, who is buttery smooth and a high-end athlete. The Broderick Jones experiment simply hasn’t gone to plan, and Pittsburgh can solidify their tackle duo for a decade with Lomu and starting RT Troy Fautanu. – Gregson
22. Los Angeles Chargers: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
The Bolts lose out on addressing their interior offensive line or cornerback here, simply because of how the board ahead of them fell. That being said, Parker’s film in 2025 is better than some people give him credit for, and he could pair nicely with Tuli Tuipolotu off the edge for the Chargers. -Holt
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Miller projects as a long-term replacement for Lane Johnson in Philly. He’s gotten more buzz as the draft gets closer, and the Birds are firmly in the range for him. Not to mention, they have shown some interest in OL prospects so far when it comes to interactions at the NFL Combine and pre-draft visits. -Holt
24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
After taking a tackle and filling a major need with their first pick, the Browns address their second-biggest need with one of the top wideouts in the draft. Boston has the ability to come in and be a top option in the passing attack alongside TE Harold Fannin Jr. He wins contested balls downfield, which is something the Browns’ receiving corps really needs. I have Boston as one of the top three wideouts in the draft, with the potential to develop into a true WR1 in an offense. – Little
25. Chicago Bears: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
I will continue to bang the drum for McDonald at 25 until something suggests that the Bears don’t want a rangy nose tackle to shore up their defense. I believe he has more to his skillset than a true 0-tech, and the Bears could use his services along the interior. – Gregson
26. Buffalo Bills: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Buffalo’s quest for the right supporting cast around Josh Allen has been a bit of an uphill climb. Why stop now? Sure, the team is keeping Brandon Beane atop the building and has now brought in DJ Moore, but the rest of the half-measures that Buffalo has attacked the position with would be well-served to get flushed out in the system as the Bills try to keep their books balanced. Concepcion is lighting in a bottle and could help ensure explosive plays stay in the offense. -Crabbs
27. San Francisco 49ers: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Love this value for Cooper, who cannot keep stock from skyrocketing right now. There’s mocks where he does in the top sixteen selections, and I get it. He is a smooth route runner with strong hands and blocks his rear off. Sounds like a WR Kyle Shanahan would have plenty of interest in, too. -Holt
28. Houston Texans: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Houston can go a couple of different directions with this first pick, but why not make an elite defense even scarier? A player with big-time disruptive ability playing alongside Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter would be a real problem for opposing offenses. Banks’ best football is still ahead of him, as he needs to fine-tune his approach as a pass rusher. The sky is the limit for what he can become—all the tools are there. -Little
29. Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
After trading away McDuffie, it would make sense for KC to want to replace him if possible. Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy has missed a lot of time with a knee injury that held him out of the entire 2025 season. His tape from 2024 was fantastic, though, and I could definitely see him still being taken in the first round, and as long as he’s healthy, I’d expect him to be a day one starter for KC. – Adams
30. Miami Dolphins (via DEN): Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
Hard to complain here for the Dolphins. A best player available pick at No. 11 gets paired with another good value to fill a dire need on the roster as Mesidor falls into the Dolphins’ lap. Miami needs more explosiveness and grit on the edge of their defensive front, and Mesidor just so happens to specialize in both. -Crabbs
31. New England Patriots: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Patriots are still in the market for a dominant EDGE of the future, and I believe that can be Howell. He has some elite bend and consistently flattens his rush and gets to the quarterback. He’s not as heavy as traditional Mike Vrabel defensive ends, but he can provide instant pass rush in New England. – Gregson
32. Seattle Seahawks: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Picking at the end of the first round makes things a real wildcard. With a terrific roster in place coming off a Super Bowl win, the Seahawks can add one of the better cornerbacks in the draft. Hood could be a long-term solution opposite Devon Witherspoon, making Seattle’s secondary even stronger. Hood took advantage of Jermod McCoy not playing for Tennessee in 2026 and looked like a top cornerback. He’s plenty physical when it comes to breaking up passes and stepping up against the run. When asked to press, he can do it at a high level. -Little
Second round of the 2026 NFL Draft
33. New York Jets: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
34. Arizona Cardinals: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
35. Tennessee Titans: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
36. Las Vegas Raiders: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
37. New York Giants: Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M
38. Houston Texans (via WAS): Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
39. Cleveland Browns: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
40. Kansas City Chiefs: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
41. Cincinnati Bengals: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
42. New Orleans Saints: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
43. Miami Dolphins: Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
44. New York Jets (via DAL): Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
45. Baltimore Ravens: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
47. Indianapolis Colts: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
48. Atlanta Falcons: Keionte Scott, DB, Miami
Scott has quickly become one of my favorite players in the class. His instincts and ability to find the football flash on tape, but then he went to his Pro Day and jumped out of the gym before running a blistering 4.3 40-yard dash. He and Xavier Watts in the same secondary would be a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. – Gregson
49. Minnesota Vikings: Connor Lew, C, Auburn
50. Detroit Lions: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
51. Carolina Panthers: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
52. Green Bay Packers: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Keith Abney, CB, Arizona State
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
57. Chicago Bears: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
58. San Francisco 49ers: Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona
59. Houston Texans: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
60. Chicago Bears (via BUF): Will Lee, CB, Texas A&M
61. Los Angeles Rams: Kage Casey, OT, Boise State
62. Denver Broncos: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
The Broncos bid farewell to Dre Greenlaw one year into his contract from last spring, but with this pick, they can get a young striker at linebacker who could bring the same vision to live long-term. Trotter has a strong NFL pedigree, is one of the younger players in this year’s class, and offers some impressive football IQ despite his youth. I love his fit behind the Broncos’ stout defensive line. – Crabbs
63. New England Patriots: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
64. Seattle Seahawks: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
Third round of the 2026 NFL Draft
65. Arizona Cardinals: Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
66. Tennessee Titans: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
67. Las Vegas Raiders: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
68. Philadelphia Eagles (via NYJ): AJ Haulcy, S, LSU
69. Houston Texans (via NYG): Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
70. Cleveland Browns: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
71. Washington Commanders: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
72. Cincinnati Bengals: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
73. New Orleans Saints: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
74. Kansas City Chiefs: Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa
75. Miami Dolphins: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
76. Pittsburgh Steelers (via DAL): Jake Slaughter, C, Florida
77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
78. Indianapolis Colts: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
79. Atlanta Falcons: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
80. Baltimore Ravens: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
81. Jacksonville Jaguars (via DET): Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
82. Minnesota Vikings: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
83. Carolina Panthers: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
84. Green Bay Packers: Devin Moore, CB, Florida
85. Pittsburgh Steelers: Harold Perkins Jr., LB/EDGE, LSU
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Brenen Thompson, WR, MSST
87. Miami Dolphins (via PHI): Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
89. Chicago Bears: Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
90. Miami Dolphins (via HOU): Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
91. Buffalo Bills: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
92. Dallas Cowboys (vis SF): Michael Trigg, TE, DAL
93. Los Angeles Rams: Skyler Bell, WR, UCONN
94. Miami Dolphins (via DEN): Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
95. New England Patriots: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
96. Seattle Seahawks: Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
97. Minnesota Vikings (compensatory): Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
98. Philadelphia Eagles (compensatory): Keylan Rutledge, IOL, Georgia Tech
99. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory): Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
100. Jacksonville Jaguars (via DET, compensatory): Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC
Fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft
101. Tennessee Titans: Ahmari Harvey, CB, Georgia Tech
102. Las Vegas Raiders: Jaishawn Barham, EDGE/LB, Michigan
103. New York Jets: Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn
104. Arizona Cardinals: Carson Beck, QB, Miami
105. New York Giants: Bud Clark, S, TCU
106. Houston Texans (via WAS): Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky
107. Cleveland Browns: Brian Parker II, OL, Duke
108. Denver Broncos (via NO): LT Overton, DL, Alabama
109. Kansas City Chiefs: Charles Demmings, CB, SF Austin
110. Cincinnati Bengals: Louis Moore, S, Indiana
111. Denver Broncos (via MIA): Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah
112. Dallas Cowboys: Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska
113. Indianapolis Colts: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
114. Atlanta Falcons: Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
115. Baltimore Ravens: Kevin Coleman, WR, Missouri
116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
117. Las Vegas Raiders (via MIN): Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
118. Detroit Lions: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
119. Carolina Panthers: Hezekiah Masses, CB, California
120. Green Bay Packers: Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon
121. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Joly, TE, NC State
122. Philadelphia Eagles: Ar’maj Reed-Adams, IOL, Texas A&M
123. Los Angeles Chargers: Jeremiah Wright, IOL, Auburn
124. Jacksonville Jaguars: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
125. New England Patriots (via CHI): Trey Zuhn, OT, Texas A&M
126. Buffalo Bills: Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
127. San Francisco 49ers: Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida
128. Detroit Lions (via HOU): Tyren Montgomery, WR, John Carroll
129. Chicago Bears (via LAR): Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama
130. Miami Dolphins (via DEN): Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
131. New England Patriots: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
132. New Orleans Saints (via SEA): Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss
133. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory): Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana
134. Las Vegas Raiders (compensatory): Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati
135. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory): Andre Fuller, CB, Toledo
136. New Orleans Saints (compensatory): Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
137. Philadelphia Eagles (compensatory): Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana
138. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory): Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
139. New York Jets (compensatory): Jalen Huskey, SAF, Maryland