2026 NFL Mock Draft: Picking the First Round with Dante Moore Returning to School
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Key Points:
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore decided to stay in school for another year, removing himself from the 2026 NFL Draft class where he was projected as a top-two pick, notably linked to the New York Jets at No. 2.
- With Moore out, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is now projected as the top quarterback pick, expected to go No. 1 to the Las Vegas Raiders to replace Geno Smith.
- The 2026 mock draft features a focus on defensive talent early, with Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr. and Ohio State’s Arvell Reese going in the top five, addressing teams' defensive needs.
- Key offensive prospects include Ohio State’s Carnell Tate (WR) to the Tennessee Titans and Miami’s Francis Mau
