Smith is top-rated back in 2026

by Bo Marchionte
@bomarchionte | College2Pro.com
Published February 17, 2026, 9:19 AM

This draft reflects where players are most frequently projected across multiple mock boards and aggregate rankings.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders — Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

Most mocks list Mendoza as the clear top QB and common No. 1 overall choice.

  1. New York Jets — Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State

Consensus heavy projection for the Jets at No. 2 in recent mocks.

  1. Arizona Cardinals — Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

High placement on mock boards and consensus top-10 big board.

  1. Tennessee Titans — Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami

Frequently mocked in top 5 by board aggregations.

  1. New York Giants — Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Most tracked mocks show Tate as the leading receiver option at No. 5.

  1. Cleveland Browns — Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Common early offensive line pick in multiple mocks.

  1. Washington Commanders — Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

Consensus mocks often slot Tyson near top-10.

  1. New Orleans Saints — David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

Mocks often have Saints tapping flighty edge help.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs — Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

Most mocks have Love around the top 10.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals — Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

Downs consistently projects as early safety pick.

  1. Miami Dolphins — Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

Board trackers project CB early here.

  1. Dallas Cowboys — Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Consensus range inside the 1st round.

  1. Los Angeles Rams — Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

Mocks and consensus boards have Delane in late 1st.

  1. Baltimore Ravens — Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

EDGE is common pick here across mocks.

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

Defensive interior value projected here.

  1. New York Jets (via Trade) — Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

Second Jets pick reflecting trade dynamics.

  1. Detroit Lions — Keldric Banks, DT, Florida

Interior defensive line projected mid–late round 1.

  1. Minnesota Vikings — Makai Lemon, WR, USC

Lemon has strong ADP in mock simulators.

  1. Carolina Panthers — T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

Parker projected in this range by many mocks.

  1. Dallas Cowboys (via Trade) — Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon

Interior OL in late part of the round.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers — AJ Harris, CB, Georgia

Mock boards show CB upside in this slot.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers — Vega Ioane, OL, Penn State

Big board trend for interior OL here.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles — Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

Projected mid–late first WR choice.

  1. Cleveland Browns (via Trade) — Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

Browns acquire a developmental QB here.

  1. Chicago Bears — Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Common late first pick in several mocks.

  1. Buffalo Bills — Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

Consensus boards show Hill in late round 1.

  1. San Francisco 49ers — Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

Offensive weapon late in the round.

  1. Houston Texans — Caleb Banks, DL, Florida

Defensive tackle in late first.

  1. Los Angeles Rams — Dani Dennis-Sutton, DT, Penn State

Frequently mocked late in the round.

  1. Denver Broncos — LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama

Late round pass-rusher value.

  1. New England Patriots — Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon

Often mocked as a sleeper here.

  1. Seattle Seahawks — Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa

Offensive tackle fills late RW need.

 

 

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