2026 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Wright Predicts Jets Pick a QB; Eagles, Rams Get WR Help
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Key Points:
- Nick Wright's first mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft projects Alabama QB Ty Simpson being selected 16th overall by the New York Jets, a pick Wright considers a massive overdraft.
- The top overall pick is projected to be Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza by the Las Vegas Raiders, with several Ohio State players expected in the top 10, including linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles.
- Wright highlights a controversial pick at No. 10, projecting the Cincinnati Bengals to draft tight end Kenyon Sadiq, a move he personally does not support.
- The mock draft features a strong emphasis on defensive players early, with multiple edge rushers and linebackers selected in the first round, reflecting team needs for pass rush and defense.
- Several teams are projected to address offensive line needs in the first round, including the Browns, Panthers, Bears, and 49ers, indicating a focus on protecting quarterbacks and improving run blocking.
