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You know what you got for Christmas. You know what you want in the 2026 draft. It’s New Year’s Day. And that means it’s time for NFL teams to reload, refurbish, or totally overhaul their roster. And the 2026 class, has plenty of options to do that.

Even if it is a weaker QB class, the wide-receiver group has a top-end with talent to spare. We are looking at a strong tackle class as well. But let’s not mistake it, this is another standout draft on the defensive side of the ball. Top tier players from Ohio State’s defense like Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese headline. Texas Tech’s defense that just pillaged the NCAA is sending up several of its biggest stars, starting with David Bailey. And once Miami is through plowing through the CFB playoffs, their single biggest star, Rueben Bain, will be headed to the NFL.

This is CutCall‘s Mock Draft 2.0 — the post-trade-deadline edition. Full positional boards and top-five rankings for every spot are available on CutCall’s rankings.

Chandler Rivers
65
LVR
Chandler Rivers | CB
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Las Vegas ranked 25th in passer rating allowed. Rivers adds interior coverage ability and depth.
Team needs: QB, IDL, OT, S, LB

Carter Smith
66
TEN
Carter Smith | OT
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Tennessee continues rebuilding the trenches. Smith is an All-American tackle who can also swing inside to guard.
Team needs: RB, EDGE, OT, LB, WR

Derrick Moore
67
ARZ
Derrick Moore | EDGE
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Moore consistently pressured quarterbacks and finished among his team’s leaders in tackles for loss, giving Arizona a high-motor edge defender with rotational upside.
Team needs: EDGE, CB, OT, WR

Monroe Freeling
68
HOU
Monroe Freeling | OT
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Moore consistently pressured quarterbacks and finished among his team’s leaders in tackles for loss, giving Arizona a high-motor edge defender with rotational upside.
Team needs: IDL, IOL, LB, RB

Jalon Kilgore
69
PHI
Jalon Kilgore | S
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Kilgore recorded multiple interceptions over the past season and brings range and ball skills to a secondary that values versatility and disguise.
Team needs: OT, EDGE, S, TE, WR

Hezekiah Masses
70
CLE
Hezekiah Masses | CB
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Masses allowed a low completion rate in coverage and brings length and physicality that fits Cleveland’s defensive identity.
Team needs: QB, LT, WR, IDL, TE

Dani Dennis-Sutton
71
WAS
Dani Dennis-Sutton | EDGE
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Dennis-Sutton posted strong pressure rates relative to snaps played and gives Washington another athletic rusher to rotate into the front.
Team needs: RB, LB, CB, WR, S

Davison Igbinosun
72
CIN
Davison Igbinosun | CB
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Cincinnati’s secondary remains a major concern. Igbinosun brings size and competitiveness on the outside.
Team needs: EDGE, CB, LB, IOL, OT

Jonah Coleman
73
NOS
Jonah Coleman | RB
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Coleman averaged over five yards per carry and brings efficient early-down production to a Saints offense looking for balance.
Team needs: WR, EDGE, CB, IDL

Max Klare
74
KCC
Max Klare | TE
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Klare’s physique and skill set closely mirror an aging Travis Kelce, making this a forward-looking selection.
Team needs: OT, WR, IOL, RB

Michael Trigg
75
TBB
Michael Trigg | TE
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Trigg is a field-stretching tight end who will fit well in Tampa Bay’s spread concepts.
Team needs: EDGE, LB, CB, IOL, TE

Chris Brazzell
76
MIA
Chris Brazzell | WR
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If anyone can maximize Brazzell’s skill set, it’s Mike McDaniel and Miami’s creative offense.
Team needs: WR, EDGE, CB, S

Zachariah Branch
77
ATL
Zachariah Branch | WR
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Branch was one of the most explosive receivers in college football, ranking near the top nationally in yards after catch per reception.
Team needs: IDL, CB, WR, LB

Anthony Smith
78
PIT
Anthony Smith | IDL
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Smith produced steady interior disruption, finishing the season with multiple tackles for loss and consistent snap-to-snap effort.
Team needs: QB, IOL, WR, S

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
79
MIN
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | S
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McNeil-Warren logged heavy snap counts in the secondary and showed reliability as a tackler in space.
Team needs: S, IDL, IOL, CB

Whit Weeks
80
IND
Whit Weeks | LB
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With offensive weapons in place, Indianapolis turns its focus to the defensive side of the ball.
Team needs: EDGE, LB, S, OT
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