PrimetimePerri 2026 NFL Mock 2.3 (No Trade)
A bit of a larger update from Mock 2.1. Free Agency and Pro Days will likely continue to change the selections.
Round 1
Picks 1-16
Picks 17-32
At this point, we’re all just counting down the days until Fernando Mendoza hears his name called first overall. The draft basically begins at pick 2.
There’s been some buzz about David Bailey going here instead since he’s the more polished edge rusher. But Reese’s hybrid ability and upside are tough to pass on. Sometimes you just bet on potential.
This is my first real trade-down candidate. Arizona has holes everywhere—QB, O-line, and defence. They could potentially get a decent return here. But with no trades in this mock, Bailey is the pick to play opposite of Josh Sweat.
This one still confuses me a bit. The Titans don’t need a RB, but Love would make life way easier for Cam Ward. Could be a trade spot, or they just take the best player available and move off Tony Pollard (easy to do with minimal dead cap).
I was never fully sold on the Caleb Downs top-5 hype, even though the noise was loud. I think it starts to cool off. Instead, they grab his teammate Sonny Styles, who can do a bit of everything at a high-level.
Offensive-line got addressed in free agency, so now it’s about weapons. Carnell Tate might not be flashy, but he’s got legit vertical threat potential for Todd Monken’s offence.
Washington has spent a lot of time around Downs, especially at his Pro Day. It feels like it’s between him and Rueben Bain, but with recent edge additions, Downs makes more sense here.
If Bain falls to pick 8, that’s a steal. Simple as that. With long-time edge rusher Cameron Jordan likely on his way out, the timing couldn’t be better.
The Chiefs have to go corner here, right? After moving on from three starting corners, they need a replacement. I liked McCoy’s older tape more, but Delaine’s Pro Day may have finally given him the edge.
No change here. Protecting Joe Burrow is always the priority. Mauigoa’s versatility means he can step in immediately at guard or right-tackle.
Miami needs… everything. After moving on from Jaylen Waddle, this feels like a cheaper reset at receiver while helping new QB Malik Willis.
Dallas has two first-rounders, so a trade-up is possible—but not in this mock. They’ll likely target edge, interior D-line, and CB. McCoy is the best option on the board.
Tyson’s stock is slipping due to injuries, but with the weird Puka Nacua situation (seriously… what’s happening?), the Rams might need a replacement sooner than expected.
The Ravens lost key interior Offensive-line pieces. With Derrick Henry not getting any younger, adding a mauler like Ioane just makes sense for a SuperBowl contending team.
There’s alot of talk about replacing Mike Evans, but I wouldn’t go receiver here. The pass rush needs help more, and Mesidor brings that despite being an older, less “flashy” prospect.
The Jets + Ty Simpson feels inevitable—it’s just about when. 16 might be early, but QBs always rise in the draft. For Simpson, sitting behind Geno Smith for a year would be ideal, although his services may needed sooner.
Picks 1-16
Picks 17-32