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For the seventh time in the last nine years, the New York Giants enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a top-10 pick. General manager Joe Schoen and first-year head coach John Harbaugh have a lot of ground to cover in the months before the draft, with pressure on both to deliver immediate results in 2026. […]

The Washington Commanders took chances with their new offensive coordinator and had the same approach on the defensive side of the ball. But they can make life easier for both assistants with good picks. And here is the Commanders’ seven-round mock 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator. Of course, the Commanders […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are picking first in the NFL draft for the first time since 2007, when they picked arguably the biggest bust in draft history, JaMarcus Russell. How will they do this season with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in their sights? We took the Raiders’ picks, fired up the PFF mock draft simulator, […]

The Miami Dolphins are entering a new era during the 2026 season. Miami hired Jeff Hafley as their next head coach after he excelled while leading Green Bay’s defense over the past two seasons. Now Hafley and new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan must begin the hard work of rebuilding the Dolphins. They could be in for […]

By the end of the 2025 college football season, Arkansas did not have any prominent prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, quarterback Taylen Green and running back Mike Washington Jr. have been impressing scouts at the Senior Bowl. Among the Razorbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft pool, Green and Washington were always the two […]

The Hooisers are coming off a National Championship, and Indiana is expected to contend again in 2026. They will be replacing many parts, including players graduating from the program and heading to the NFL. One of those stars decided to go from winning a title to the Senior Bowl, deciding against skipping a chance to […]

Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire was not surprised to see his former star linebacker dominate at the 2026 Senior Bowl. After coaching Jacob Rodriguez for the last four years, McGuire has come to expect nothing less than seeing him be the best player on the field. Rodriguez, the 2025 Bronko Nagursky Trophy winner […]

2026 can be a reset moment in Cleveland. The Browns enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a genuine opportunity to break out of their sordid history of half-measures. With a new head coach, a fractured offensive identity, and a fan base desperate for clarity rather than slogans, Cleveland’s war room finally feels aligned with urgency. […]

The Chicago Bears lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round this year, ending an incredible season. The first year with Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams together could not have gone better. But now, the front office has to put together a great offseason to keep the momentum. Who will the Bears take […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had another nightmare season in 2025. Cincinnati’s season cratered after Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury in Week 3. The Bengals finished the season 6-11 despite boasting a high-powered offense led by Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins. As usual, the Bengals need to figure out how to improve […]

The San Francisco 49ers face big changes ahead before the 2026 NFL Draft. Maxx Crosby and Kyle Pitts are already mentioned as 49ers possibilities via trade. But the general manager and head coach duo of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan have the next rookie class to think about too. Lynch and Shanahan have reeled in […]

Diego Pavia has never lacked confidence, but his first days at the Senior Bowl have put his resolve under a brighter spotlight than ever. The star Vanderbilt field general arrived in Mobile with huge momentum from a historic college season, and immediately found himself defending more than just his play. During his first practice session, […]

After a heartbreaking loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula threw the organization into chaos by firing Sean McDermott. The Bills promoted Joe Brady to replace the longtime head coach, keeping the architect of Buffalo’s offense in-house. While the offseason changes have caused some to question the organization’s […]

The Los Angeles Rams must pick up the debris from the Seattle Seahawks destroying their Super Bowl hopes. Now comes creating the NFL Draft big board in Woodland Hills. Fortunately for Rams fans, general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay have pulled off wise draft moves. Puka Nacua is one draft gem they […]

The Detroit Lions fell short of their own expectations in 2025. Detroit went 9-8 and missed the playoffs despite winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC last year. Now the pressure is on the Lions to improve the roster this offseason and capitalize on the final years of Jared Goff’s […]

The Kansas City Chiefs head into the offseason in a wildly unfamiliar spot. Not only are they picking ninth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they also face a future with Patrick Mahomes recovering from knee surgery and Travis Kelce mulling retirement. Amid these Chiefs’ issues, we asked the PFF mock draft simulator who […]

The Buffalo Bills just hired their own offensive coordinator, Joe Brady, to replace fired head coach Sean McDermott. Now, the franchise’s focus turns to the 2026 NFL Draft. The Bills have an aging roster and a lot of holes to fill this offseason, so we asked the PFF mock draft simulator who Buffalo will take […]

With the 2025 NFL season officially over, the Philadelphia Eagles have to turn their attention to the future and consider which young players from the college ranks could become long-term building blocks for years to come. Sure, technically the Eagles still have to make some moves in free agency, and need to hire an offensive […]

The Los Angeles Rams walked off the field at Lumen Field knowing two things were true at once. First, they were good enough to win the Super Bowl. Second, they were one roster correction away from getting there. Their NFC Championship Game loss to the Seahawks was not an indictment of Sean McVay’s vision or […]

The New York Jets had a disastrous season in the first year under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. With Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams out the door, they have a lot of holes to fill. The Jets have the second overall pick in the NFL Draft, and the Pro Football Focus […]

For the Denver Broncos, 2025 was supposed to be a bridge year. Instead, it became a revival. A franchise that had wandered through a decade-long postseason drought suddenly found itself atop the AFC. They hosted playoff games and dreamt about Lombardi Trophies again. That context is what makes Denver’s playoff exit sting. It’s also why […]

Despite just barely getting into the College Football Playoff as the No. 10 seed and the last at-large spot in the College Football Playoff, Miami football made its mark on the CFP with a magical run to the national championship game. The Hurricanes beat Texas A&M on the road in the first round before knocking […]

The Chicago Bears went from 12 wins combined in 2023 and 2024 to 11-6 in 2025 thanks to Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. Now, the franchise looks to improve on its Divisional Round exit, starting with pick No. 25 in the 2026 NFL Draft. With a look at who they might pick, here is a […]

After a half-decade of dominance, the Kansas City Chiefs had a nightmare season in 2025 and will now pick inside the top 10 for the first time since selecting No. 1 in 2013. Who will they take at No. 9? We surveyed top NFL draft experts from around the sports world in this Chiefs 2026 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves in an unfamiliar position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Over the last decade or so, the Chiefs have always gone into the draft with a late first-round draft pick in hand. Their multiple trips to the Super Bowl and the AFC Championship have always given this result. This […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. He becomes just the fourth man to hold that position since the moon landing in 1969. Now, the franchise’s focus can turn toward the 2026 NFL Draft, where it holds the No. 21 overall selection. So, let’s take a stroll around the internet and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant organizational shift by hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, moving away from their tradition of young, defensive-minded leaders. While McCarthy brings a wealth of experience, including a Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers, the hire has faced scrutiny. One NFL insider characterized the decision as […]

Indiana star cornerback D’Angelo Ponds is joining Fernando Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft pool. The junior began the season as one of the top cornerbacks in the country and has been expected to declare for the draft for months. He officially made the decision on Friday, four days after winning the national championship, according […]

Fernando Mendoza of Indiana football put together one last theatrical moment in his underdog story. His dive to the end zone powered through Miami, then catapulted him into legendary status at Bloomington. He also willed IU to a historic national title run…right in front of Las Vegas Raiders personnel, too. Owner Mark Davis, co-owner Tom […]

Three days after losing in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Miami suffered arguably its biggest loss of the offseason, even if it was expected. The Hurricanes will bid adieu to star offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, who officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Mauigoa is a consensus top-three offensive tackle in the class […]

The Buffalo Bills’ 2026 NFL season once again ended in heartbreaking fashion, and this time it cost head coach Sean McDermott his job. As the franchise looks for a new leader, Bills Mafia can turn its attention to the NFL’s annual selection process. So, here is an early Bills 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup, looking […]

The Las Vegas Raiders did not have a great 2025 season. Las Vegas went 3-14 during the regular season, which was bad enough to secure the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. That has the Raiders in prime position to draft Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza as their next franchise leader. That inevitability has […]

The 2025 college football season is officially behind us, which means it’s time to start looking ahead to the NFL Draft. Of course, a lot of the draft conversation each year starts with the quarterbacks, but the 2026 class leaves a lot to be desired at the game’s most important position. Fernando Mendoza is the […]

The 2025 Ohio State football team was loaded with talent and followed up its national championship team the year before with a roster almost as talented. They fell to Indiana and Miami late in the year, but that does not diminish the talent on this roster. There are five Buckeyes who could hear their name […]

The college football season is officially over, which means 2026 NFL Mock Draft season can start to heat up! With the last college game in the books, we now move from the on-field work of the players to the in-a-dark-room work of amateur and professional scouts as we head toward the combine in late February. […]

The Dallas Cowboys disappointed during the 2025 NFL season. Dallas went 7-9-1 during the regular season during Brian Schottenheimer’s first year as head coach. Now the Cowboys need to have a strong offseason to set themselves up for success in 2026. Nailing the 2026 NFL Draft will be a big part of that plan. ESPN’s […]

The 2025 season did not go according to plan for the Washington Commanders. Washington only managed to win five games just one year after making it to the NFC Championship. The Commanders have been one of the oldest teams in the NFL for a few years now. Perhaps an infusion of youth in the 2026 […]

The New York Jets will draft second overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. When the team traded cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline, the Jets received two first-round picks in 2026 and 2027. The Jets are slated to draft 16th as well, courtesy of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in an unfamiliar spot, having to watch the NFL playoffs from home after missing them for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era this season. The Chiefs’ disastrous 2025 season reached a new low when Mahomes went down with a torn ACL in the final weeks, meaning that the […]