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NFL Draft Mock: Top Picks and Surprises in 2026

The NFL Combine is approaching, and the 2026 draft is just two months away. A collaborative three-round mock draft by A to Z Sports features ten writers projecting all one hundred picks. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the top pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Browns, Rams, and Jets hold multiple first-round selections, while six teams have at least four picks in the first three rounds.

The mock draft highlights shifts in expectations, with fewer early quarterbacks beyond Mendoza and strong depth at edge rusher and wide receiver spots. The Raiders pair Mendoza with new coach Klint Kubiaks scheme, while the Jets snag Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese. Arizona grabs Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, and Tennessee bets on explosive edge Rueben Bain.

Fans and analysts buzz over team fits, like the Browns replacing their entire offensive line with Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling for a zone-blocking shift. The Chiefs prioritize Texas Tech edge David Bailey over offense, and the Giants eye Arizona State wideout Jordyn Tyson if he clears medicals.

Deeper into the mock, Round two brings Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to the Cardinals and Notre Dame receiver Malachi Fields to Kansas City. Round three spreads talent like Georgia wideout Zachariah Branch to Philadelphia and Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton to the Chiefs. Compensatory picks add twists for teams like Minnesota and Pittsburgh.

As Combine workouts unfold, this mock offers a glimpse into how franchises might reshape rosters come April, blending upside prospects with immediate fixes.

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