Now that almost all of the 2026 NFL free company interval is behind us, it’s time to begin looking forward to the 2026 NFL Draft in April. A number of groups made massive time strikes to solidify their rosters (see the Chiefs, Steelers and 49ers). Whereas others are counting on the draft to fill holes. In our model 1 mock draft we lay out how the primary spherical will unfold with some picks highlighted under.
5 Buckeyes go within the first spherical – Regardless that Ohio State didn’t go back-to-back you may’t ignore the sheer expertise on that roster. The Buckeyes will as soon as once more be the speak of the draft with a number of excessive upside prospects going within the prime ten. Caleb Downs is one of the best total prospect on this draft for my part and the Browns may have a cornerstone on their protection for a few years to return.
The Love sweepstakes – Star Notre Dame working again Jeremiyah Love was already getting loads of buzz pre-combine and the hype reached one other stage post-combine. Love displayed the velocity and quickness that has scouts drooling. How excessive will he go? I don’t suppose he’ll get previous the Titans at 4. Is that too excessive to choose a working again? That’s debatable however Love is a particular weapon that may carry an offense wherever he goes.
Commanders seize WR1 – I’ve been impressed up to now on how Washington is dealing with this free company interval. As many know, the Commanders had the oldest roster within the league final yr they usually got down to get youthful throughout the board. They added Odafe Oweh who flashed with the Chargers final yr ending with 7.5 sacks. Additionally they added a number of weapons for Jayden Daniels together with TE Chig Okonkwo. The youth motion will proceed because the choose WR Carnell Tate with the seventh decide. Tate is one of the best total receiver on this draft and may very well be the subsequent Terry McLaurin.
