The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two months away, and teams across the league are preparing to make their selections. A big part of the draft evaluation process is the NFL Scouting Combine, which gets underway later this week in Indianapolis.
As for what certain teams will do, several mock drafts have already been released by draft experts to help give us an idea.
As the combine begins in Indy, here are the latest mock drafts from experts like TSN’s Vinnie Iyer, ESPN’s Mel Kiper and more.
Vinnie Iyer's mock draft (The Sporting News)
Iyer's latest mock draft was released on Feb. 17:
Pick Team Player Position School
1 Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2 New York Jets Rueben Bain Jr. EDGE Miami
3 Arizona Cardinals Caleb Downs S Ohio State
4 Tennessee Titans Arvell Reese LB Ohio State
5 New York Giants Francis Mauigoa OT Miami
6 Cleveland Browns Spencer Fano OT Utah
7 Washington Commanders Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State
8 New Orleans Saints David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech
9 Kansas City Chiefs Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
10 Cincinnati Bengals Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
11 Miami Dolphins Jemod McCoy CB Tennessee
12 Dallas Cowboys Carnell Tate WR Ohio State
13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) Mansoor Delane CB LSU
14 Baltimore Ravens Peter Woods DT Clemson
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sonny Styles LB Ohio State
16 New York Jets (via Colts) Makai Lemon WR USC
17 Detroit Lions T.J. Parker EDGE Clemson
18 Minnesota Vikings Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
19 Carolina Panthers Olaivavega Ioane G Penn State
20 Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) Kayden McDonald DT Ohio State
21 Pittsburgh Steelers Denzel Boston WR Washington
22 Los Angeles Chargers Cashius Howell EDGE Texas A&M
23 Philadelphia Eagles Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
24 Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) Ty Simpson QB Alabama
25 Chicago Bears Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama
26 Buffalo Bills R Mason Thomas EDGE Oklahoma
27 San Francisco 49ers KC Conception WR Texas A&M
28 Houston Texans Emmanual Pregnon G Oregon
29 Los Angeles Rams Monroe Freelign OT Georgia
30 Denver Broncos C.J. Allen LB Georgia
31 New England Patriots Caleb Lomu OT Utah
32 Seattle Seahawks Colton Hood CB Tennessee
Mel Kiper's mock draft (ESPN)
Kiper's latest mock draft was released on Feb. 24
Pick Team Player Position School
1 Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2 New York Jets Caleb Downs S Ohio State
3 Arizona Cardinals David Bailey OLB Texas Tech
4 Tennessee Titans Arvell Reese LB Ohio State
5 New York Giants Spencer Fano OT Utah
6 Cleveland Browns Carnell Tate WR Ohio State
7 Washington Commanders Sonny Styles LB Ohio State
8 New Orleans Saints Makai Lemon WR USC
9 Kansas City Chiefs Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
10 Cincinnati Bengals Reuben Bain Jr. EDGE Miami
11 Miami Dolphins Francis Mauigoa OT Miami
12 Dallas Cowboys Mansoor Delane CB LSU
13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
14 Baltimore Ravens Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers CJ Allen LB Georgia
16 New York Jets (via Colts) Peter Woods DT Clemson
17 Detroit Lions Zion Young EDGE Missouri
18 Minnesota Vikings Dillon Thieneman S Oregon
19 Carolina Panthers Keldric Faulk DE Auburn
20 Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) Akeem Mesidor EDGE Miami
21 Pittsburgh Steelers Ty Simpson QB Alabama
22 Los Angeles Chargers Olaivavega Ioane G Penn State
23 Philadelphia Eagles Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
24 Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) Monroe Freeling OT Georgia
25 Chicago Bears Kadyn McDonald DT Ohio State
26 Buffalo Bills Denzel Boston WR Washington
27 San Francisco 49ers Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama
28 Houston Texans Jadarian Price RB Notre Dame
29 Los Angeles Rams Blake Miller OT Clemson
30 Denver Broncos Emmanuel McNeil-Warren S Toledo
31 New England Patriots R Mason Thomas OLB Oklahoma
32 Seattle Seahawks Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
Notable:
-Kiper has the Pittsburgh Steelers taking Alabama QB Ty Simpson in the first round, perhaps as a replacement for Aaron Rodgers.
-He also has Caleb Downs going No. 2 overall to the New York Jets, one of the highest spots for him so far.
Bucky Brooks' mock draft (NFL.com)
Brooks' latest mock draft was released on Feb. 24
Pick Team Player Position School
1 Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2 New York Jets David Bailey OLB Texas Tech
3 Arizona Cardinals Francis Mauigoa OT Miami
4 Tennessee Titans Arvell Reese LB Ohio State
5 New York Giants Caleb Downs S Ohio State
6 Cleveland Browns Spencer Fano OT Utah
7 Washington Commanders Reuben Bain Jr. EDGE Miami
8 New Orleans Saints Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
9 Kansas City Chiefs Carnell Tate WR Ohio State
10 Cincinnati Bengals Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
11 Miami Dolphins Mansoor Delane CB LSU
12 Dallas Cowboys Akheem Mesidor EDGE Miami
13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
14 Baltimore Ravens Olaivavega Ioane OG Penn State
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sonny Styles LB Ohio State
16 New York Jets (via Colts) Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State
17 Detroit Lions Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama
18 Minnesota Vikings Emmanuel McNeil-Warren S Toledo
19 Carolina Panthers Peter Woods DT Clemson
20 Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
21 Pittsburgh Steelers Maki Lemon WR USC
22 Los Angeles Chargers Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
23 Philadelphia Eagles KC Conception WR Texas A&M
24 Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) Denzel Boston WR Washington
25 Chicago Bears Kadyn McDonald DT Ohio State
26 Buffalo Bills Malachi Fields WR Notre Dame
27 San Francisco 49ers Caleb Lomu OT Utah
28 Houston Texans Caleb Banks DT Florida
29 Los Angeles Rams Dillon Thieneman S Oregon
30 Denver Broncos CJ Allen LB Georgia
31 New England Patriots Monroe Freeling OT Georgia
32 Seattle Seahawks Cashius Howell EDGE Texas A&M
Notable:
-Brooks has a pair of surprise guys going in the first round, in Florida DT Caleb Banks and Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields.
-He also has the Philadelphia Eagles taking a wide receiver over a tight end, which could suggest the Eagles' need for a receiver amid the A.J. Brown uncertainty.
Eric Froton's mock draft (NBC Sports)
Froton's latest mock draft was released on Feb. 23
Pick Team Player Position School
1 Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2 New York Jets Arvell Reese LB Ohio State
3 Arizona Cardinals Francis Mauigoa OT Texas Tech
4 Tennessee Titans Carnell Tate WR Ohio State
5 New York Giants Caleb Downs S Ohio State
6 Cleveland Browns Spencer Fano OT Utah
7 Washington Commanders David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech
8 New Orleans Saints Rueben Bain Jr. EDGE Miami
9 Kansas City Chiefs Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
10 Cincinnati Bengals Mansoor Delane CB LSU
11 Miami Dolphins Makai Lemon WR USC
12 Dallas Cowboys Sonny Styles LB Ohio State
13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
14 Baltimore Ravens Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cashius Howell EDGE Texas A&M
16 New York Jets (via Colts) Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State
17 Detroit Lions T.J. Parker EDGE Clemson
18 Minnesota Vikings Peter Woods DL Clemson
19 Carolina Panthers Kayden McDonald DL Ohio State
20 Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
21 Pittsburgh Steelers Denzel Boston WR Washington
22 Los Angeles Chargers Olaivavega Ioane G Penn State
23 Philadelphia Eagles Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
24 Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) KC Concepcion WR Texas A&M
25 Chicago Bears Caleb Banks DL Florida
26 Buffalo Bills Zion Young EDGE Missouri
27 San Francisco 49ers Caleb Lomu OT Utah
28 Houston Texans Monroe Freeling T Georgia
29 Los Angeles Rams Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama
30 Denver Broncos CJ Allen LB Georgia
31 New England Patriots Max Iheanacho OT Arizona State
32 Seattle Seahawks Brandon Cisse CB South Carolina
Notable:
-While most mocks have Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese squarely at No. 4 overall, he has him going No. 2 overall to the Jets. ,
-He also has the Titans taking a receiver in Carnell Tate, the Giants going after safety Caleb Downs instead of getting a much-needed OT and Reuben Bain Jr. falling outside of the top five.
-Newcomers Max Iheanacho and Brandon Cissee round out his first round.
Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft (NFL.com)
Jeremiah's latest mock draft was released on Feb. 17
Pick Team Player Position School
1 Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2 New York Jets David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech
3 Arizona Cardinals Francis Mauigoa OT Texas Tech
4 Tennessee Titans Reuben Bain Jr. EDGE Miami
5 New York Giants Carnell Tate WR Ohio State
6 Cleveland Browns Spencer Fano OT Utah
7 Washington Commanders Arvelle Reese LB Ohio State
8 New Orleans Saints Makai Lemon WR USC
9 Kansas City Chiefs Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
10 Cincinnati Bengals Caleb Downs S Ohio State
11 Miami Dolphins Mansoor Delane CB LSU
12 Dallas Cowboys Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
13 Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) Emmanual McNeil-Warren S Toledo
14 Baltimore Ravens Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona Stat
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sonny Styles LB Ohio State
16 New York Jets (via Colts) Olaivavega Ioane IOL Penn State
17 Detroit Lions T.J. Parker EDGE Clemson
18 Minnesota Vikings Dillon Thieneman S Oregon
19 Carolina Panthers Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
20 Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) Akheem Mesidor EDGE Miami
21 Pittsburgh Steelers Denzel Boston WR Washington
22 Los Angeles Chargers Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
23 Philadelphia Eagles Blake Miller OT Clemson
24 Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) Monroe Freeling OT Georgia
25 Chicago Bears Peter Woods DT Clemson
26 Buffalo Bills Malachi Fields WR Notre Dame
27 San Francisco 49ers Lee Huner DT Texas Tech
28 Houston Texans Caleb Lomu OT Utah
29 Los Angeles Rams Colton Hood CB Tennessee
30 Denver Broncos CJ Allen LB Georgia
31 New England Patriots Zion Young EDGE Missouri
32 Seattle Seahawks KC Concepcion WR Texas Tech
-Notable:
-Jeremiah has the New York Giants as one of six teams picking a receiver, getting Carnell Tate at No. 5 overall. He also has Toledo S Emmanual McNeil-Warren going No. 13 overall.
-Jeremiah has the Eagles taking Clemson OT Blake Miller, while most mocks have them taking a pass-catcher. He also has Texas Tech's Hunter Lee going in the first round.