Final 2026 NFL Mock Drafts Predict First-Round Picks and Trades

54 articles · Updated · 98.5 The Sports Hub · Apr 20

NFL analysts have released their final mock drafts ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, projecting all 32 first-round picks.
Predictions highlight top prospects like Fernando Mendoza, Arvell Reese, and Francis Mauigoa, with several expected trades and positional runs anticipated.
The draft, held in Pittsburgh, will shape team rosters and could see historic selections for programs like Penn State and Ohio State.

Which team will be the first to trade down in a draft reportedly lacking elite star power?

How far will a medical 'red flag' cause top cornerback prospect Jermod McCoy to fall on draft night?

Will Arvell Reese or Caleb Downs be the first defensive player selected in the 2026 draft?

Will historical data showing high bust rates scare teams away from prospects late in round one?

Is linebacker Sonny Styles' late surge enough to make him a surprise top-five selection?

Can Jeremiyah Love's talent convince a team to draft a running back in the top five?