It’s finally draft week!
Let’s not waste any more time. My last post was Ravens-specific, but this time I wanted to share my Top 50 Big Board and a full first round mock complete with trades. Let’s get after it!
My 2026 NFL Draft Top 50 Big Board
1. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
2. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
3. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
4. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
5. Sonny Styles, LB, LSU
6. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
7. Rueben Bain Jr, DE, Miami
8. David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
9. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
10. Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
11. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
12. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
13. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
14. KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
15. Keonte Scott, DB, Miami
16. CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
17. Vega Ioane, G, Penn State
18. Jermod McCoy, DB, Tennessee
19. Kenyod Sadiq, TE, Oregon
20. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
21. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
22. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
23. Dilllon Thieneman, S, Oregon
24. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
25. Keith Abney II, DB, Arizona State
26. Kedrick Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
27. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
28. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
29. Avieon Terrell, DB, Clemson
30. Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami
31. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
32. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
33. Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M
34. Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
35. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
36. D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
37. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
38. Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan
39. Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa
40. Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana
41. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
42. Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
43. Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
44. Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee
45. Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
46. Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech
47. Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
48. Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
49. R. Mason Thomas, DE, FSU
50. Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
As you can see, this list is wide receiver, offensive line, and edge defender-heavy. Not great if you need a quarterback, but we knew that. I’ll also say the offensive line and safety positions are probably the deepest in my opinion, which is good news for teams like Baltimore, New York (Jets and Giants), Cleveland, San Francisco, and Miami.
Speaking of other teams, here is my final 2026 NFL Mock Draft:
1. (Raiders) Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. TRADE (Browns from Jets) Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
· Cleveland sends Nos. 6, 24, and 39 overall to New York for Nos. 2 and 44 overall
3. (Cardinals) Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
4. (Titans) Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
5. (Giants) Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
6. (Jets, from Browns) Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
7. (Commanders) Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State
8. (Saints) David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
9. (Chiefs) Rueben Bain, Jr., IDL, Miami (FL)
10. (Bengals) Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
11. (Dolphins) Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
12. (Cowboys) Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (FL)
13. (Rams) Makai Lemon, WR, Southern Cal
14. (Ravens) Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
15. (Buccaneers) Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
16. (Jets) Peter Woods, IDL, Clemson
17. (Lions) Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
18. (Vikings) Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
19. (Panthers) KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
20. (Cowboys) Jacob Rodriguez, ILB, Texas Tech
21. TRADE (Bears from Steelers) Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
· Chicago sends Nos. 25, 89, and 129 overall to Pittsburgh for Nos. 21 and 99 overall
22. (Chargers) Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
23. (Eagles) Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
24. (Jets from Browns via Jaguars) Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
25. (Steelers from Bears) Omar Cooper, Jr., WR, Indiana
26. (Bills) Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
27. (49ers) Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
28. (Texans) Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
29. TRADE (Dolphins from Chiefs) Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
· Miami sends Nos. 29 and 148 overall to Kansas City for Nos. 30 and 130 overall
30. (Chiefs from Dolphins) Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
31. (Patriots) Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
32. (Seahawks) Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
What are your thoughts? Let us know!
Can’t wait.
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