2026 NFL Mock Draft 2: Post Trade Deadline
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 NFL PLAYOFFS Fallout Examination edition. Full positional boards and top-five rankings for every spot are available on CutCall’s rankings.
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | EDGE
Jackson flashed pass-rush upside with a strong pressure rate despite limited starting experience.
Team needs: IDL, LB, RB, EDGE
▷ Jaguars 3-round mock
Barber allowed minimal pressure over the season and brings starting experience at tackle for a Ravens team that values depth up front.
Team needs: OT, IOL, EDGE, WR, RB
▷ Ravens 3-round mock
Wilson ranked among his team’s leaders in sacks and pressures, giving Carolina a developmental edge with production to build on.
Team needs: EDGE, CB, OT, WR
▷ Panthers 3-round mock
Scott brings special teams value and logged multiple pass breakups, fitting Pittsburgh’s preference for versatile defensive backs.
Team needs: QB, IOL, WR, S
▷ Steelers 3-round mock
Neal played significant snaps in coverage and showed ball production with multiple interceptions over his collegiate career.
Team needs: EDGE, CB, OT, QB
▷ Packers 3-round mock
York was a high-volume tackler and adds range to a Rams linebacker group undergoing transition.
Team needs: WR, OT, LB, QB
▷ Rams 3-round mock
Young generated pressure as a rotational rusher and offers length and athletic traits for development.
Team needs: IOL, IDL, S, EDGE, WR
▷ Chargers 3-round mock
Cooper averaged over 15 yards per reception, giving Buffalo a vertical option to develop behind its starters.
Team needs: IDL, S, IOL, CB, LB
▷ Bills 3-round mock
Joly can fill a role similar to Jonnu Smith in Miami’s offense.
Team needs: WR, EDGE, CB, S
▷ Dolphins 3-round mock
Ponds recorded multiple pass breakups and brings competitive depth to Miami’s corner rotation.
Team needs: WR, EDGE, CB, S
▷ Dolphins 3-round mock
Lawson finished near the top of his team in tackles and adds instincts to Jacksonville’s linebacker room.
Team needs: IDL, LB, RB, EDGE
▷ Jaguars 3-round mock
Hunter consistently disrupted the run game and brings interior depth to San Francisco’s defensive rotation.
Team needs: OT, EDGE, CB, IOL, WR
▷ 49ers 3-round mock
Iheanachor logged starting experience at tackle and guard, giving Chicago valuable positional flexibility.
Team needs: IDL, EDGE, S, IOL, OT
▷ Bears 3-round mock
The Patriots could upgrade their pass rush and 2nd level coverage options in one drop of a draft card with Harold Perkins name on it. He would inject the heart of the Patriots’ defense with the kind of speed it hasn’t had since Jamie Collins was a pup. He is one year removed from an ACL injury that cost him most of 2024. But toward the end of 2025 he was near full throttle, a scary thing in the hands of a gifted coordinator.
Team needs: WR, EDGE, OT, IOL, S
▷ Patriots 3-round mock
Barham produced strong tackle numbers and showed effectiveness as a downhill run defender.
Team needs: IDL, LB, TE, OT
▷ Broncos 3-round mock
Everette allowed limited separation in coverage and adds competitive depth to Seattle’s secondary.
Team needs: CB, EDGE, RB, BPA
▷ Seahawks 3-round mock
