Reader Consensus Mock - 2026 NFL Draft

Detroit goes offensive tackle here after cutting Taylor Decker. Vegas likes Monroe Freeling more than mock drafters. The Lions also need to take pressure off Aidan Hutchinson to unlock his utility - we could see a defensive line selection here too.

This had already been my pick in my previous mock, but I feel even more emboldened now. When Schrager mocked Proctor here, Jeremiah noted that he was told that Proctor will not get past the Lions with this pick. The big man is what the Lions love i ... read more...

Prospect Rank: 15th Position Rank: 1st Aidan Hutchinson is a premier edge defender, but Detroit has spent years searching for a true long-term counterpart. Al-Quadin Muhammad has given them quality snaps, yet the Lions still lack a reliable, high ... read more...

This is the chalk pick, at this point, but if Harrison Smith is retiring, well, yeah, here's another highly-athletic white safety to replace him. I know, I know. Boring.

Prospect Rank: 17th Position Rank: 1st The Vikings’ veteran additions at defensive tackle — Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave — were adequate stopgaps, but this defense still lacks young, high-end talent up front who can defend the run adequately ... read more...

Ikem Ekwonu has likely played his final snap in Carolina after tearing his patellar tendon in the Wild Card round entering his final season under contract. A solid one-year deal for Rasheed Walker stabilises the tackle spot for 2026, unless the Panth ... read more...

We could see the Panthers grab another receiver or TE to try to prove that Bryce Young was worth their investment. Xavier Legette is probably a mediocre WR and Jalen Coker is often hurt. But, the best safety in the draft is waiting here at pick #1 ... read more...

A pass-catcher is very much in play here, especially if Sadiq is available. But with Sadiq gone and with Cooper also gone, the team would have to love Concepcion to take him in this spot. And hey, maybe they do. But I could see Freeling as a playe ... read more...

Faulk would make sense as an EDGE tag-team partner for undersized Donovan Ezeiruaka. DAL/Omar Cooper would make sense if the Cowboys trade George Pickens. We'll see what happens there. I'm guessing DAL ultimately trades out of this pick to rec ... read more...

Downs fell into Dallas' laps earlier in the mock. If that happened, perhaps attention would be turned to improving the pass rush. Mesidor is 25, but he should appeal to teams in the back half of Round 1 that view themselves as contenders. I have n ... read more...

Prospect Rank: 21st Position Rank: 3rd Despite his ball-hawking ability, Trevon Diggs was a liability in coverage for most of his Dallas tenure, and moving on from his massive contract was the right call. Colton Hood is o a fluid, instinctive cor ... read more...

With how much money the Steelers have invested in their defence, they will need to shift their draft focus on the offence. Lomu should be able to slot in on this Steelers line.

I'm not sold on Simpson, not by a long shot, but the Steelers need to take a swing at the position yet again. Yes, the last time they did that, Kenny Pickett did not work out. And yes, I'm aware that the team hired retread Mike McCarthy as head coa ... read more...