2026 NFL three-round mock draft: Steelers trade back into Round 1 for QB
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Key Points:
- Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback from Indiana, is projected as the first overall pick by Las Vegas, considered a near sure thing at QB1 in this draft class.
- David Bailey, an edge rusher from Texas Tech, is projected second overall to the New York Jets, viewed as the best available non-QB option to bolster their front seven.
- Other notable first-round picks include Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami) to Arizona, Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame) to Tennessee, and Arvell Reese (EDGE, Ohio State) to the New York Giants, each filling key team needs.
- The draft features a mix of positions addressed early, with offensive tackles, edge rushers, wide receivers, and defensive backs among the top prospects selected by teams like Cleveland, Miami, Dallas, and Pittsburgh.
- Several players with injury histories or older rookie ages, such as Akheem Mesidor (DL, Miami) to Dallas, are still considered valuable picks due to their potential impact and positional versatility.
