Another NFL season is in the books, with 31 teams coming up short of the ultimate goal. Many squads were respectable in 2025, but either missed the playoffs or were early exits. NFL rosters are complex, requiring several position groups to operate at a high level to contend. The teams picking in the middle of the first round have their strengths, but they also have weaknesses that limited success. How will those picking 11-20 try getting over the hump in this post-Super Bowl 2026 NFL mock draft?
Disclaimer: This mock draft follows up on the post-Super Bowl top-ten picks, so players taken in that mock aren’t available.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 11-20
11. Miami Dolphins– Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
The Dolphins could take a quarterback here, but they can address that need in free agency. Instead, Miami picks Mansoor Delane to bolster its weak cornerback room. Delane is a fluid athlete who sticks in man coverage and displays good ball skills. Jeff Hafley’s defense gets a boost, while the Dolphins hold off on taking a quarterback until 2027.
12. Dallas Cowboys- Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Dallas needs all the help it can get defensively. Fortunately for the Cowboys, they have two first-round picks, and they use the first one on Sonny Styles. Styles has an elite blend of size and athleticism and excels against the run. He’s a reliable tackler who brings much-needed help to the middle of the Dallas defense.
13. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)- Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The Rams don’t have many holes on their roster, but their pass defense struggled down the stretch. Los Angeles grabs an elite corner prospect in Jermod McCoy. McCoy checks all the boxes of a boundary corner at the next level, boasting an ideal frame, excellent movement ability, and elite ball skills. His stock does take a bit of a hit after missing all of 2025 due to injury.
14. Baltimore Ravens- Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
After entering 2025 with Super Bowl aspirations, the Ravens finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs. New head coach Jesse Minter gets some additional support for his pass rush with Keldric Faulk. Faulk is a powerful defensive lineman who is great against the run and has upside as a pass rusher. He is also a great tackler who is alignment versatile.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers– Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Cade Otton is set to hit free agency, and Mike Evans is getting up there in age. The Buccaneers add another young pass catcher by taking the top tight end in this class, Kenyon Sadiq. A willing run blocker, Sadiq emerged as a premier target for Oregon in 2025. He is a vertical threat in the passing game and is dangerous after the catch.
16. New York Jets (via Colts)- Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
The Jets had the second-worst scoring defense this season, so they double down on taking two defensive prospects in the first round. Peter Woods is the top interior defensive lineman in this class, as he is an excellent run defender and a capable pass rusher. He can play both on the edge and as a 3-tech. New York gets its replacement for Quinnen Williams.
17. Detroit Lions– Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Caleb Lomu is the second Utah tackle off the board, heading to Detroit. Taylor Decker may retire, but even if he doesn’t, the Lions need to reload their offensive line. Lomu possesses an elite pass-blocking technique and moves very well for the position. He picks up stunts well, and his athleticism allows him to get to the second level as a run blocker.
18. Minnesota Vikings- Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Minnesota needs to add more depth to its cornerback room. The Vikings select a versatile playmaker in Avieon Terrell, who can play both on the boundary and at nickel. He excels in man coverage and has tremendous ball skills. Terrell is a good tackler who provides value in both run support and pass rushing.
19. Carolina Panthers– T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
Make it back-to-back Clemson prospects off the board, with Carolina taking T.J. Parker. The Panthers had a surprise playoff run in a weak NFC South, but they need to improve their pass rush. Parker displays elite power and finishes reps strong. He can play at various spots along the defensive line and displaces blockers when defending the run.
20. Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)- Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The Jets had the second-worst scoring defense in the NFL; only the Cowboys were worse. Dallas also takes two defenders in the first round, addressing the secondary with Brandon Cisse. Cisse has skyrocketed up draft boards, boasting excellent top-end speed. He’s a fluid athlete who plays physical in press coverage and adds value as a run defender.
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