Dane Brugler’s final 2026 NFL mock draft: Jeremiyah Love in top 5, Caleb Downs to Giants

Key Points:

• The 2026 NFL Draft first round mock picks highlight Fernando Mendoza, QB from Indiana, going first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, followed by Arvell Reese, edge rusher from Ohio State, to the New York Jets at No. 2.
• Notable selections include Jeremiyah Love, RB from Notre Dame to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3, David Bailey, edge from Texas Tech to the Tennessee Titans at No. 4, and Caleb Downs, safety from Ohio State to the New York Giants at No. 5.
• Several teams focus on offensive line and defensive edge rushers early, with picks like Spencer Fano (OT, Utah) to the Browns, Rueben Bain Jr. (edge, Miami) to the Chiefs, and Akheem Mesidor (edge, Miami) to the Buccaneers.
• Wide receivers such as Carnell Tate (Ohio State) to the Washington Commanders, Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) to the Saints, and Makai Lemon (USC) to the Rams are chosen to bolster offensive weapons.
• The draft also features strategic choices addressing team needs, including linebackers Sonny Styles (Ohio State) to the Dolphins, cornerbacks Mansoor Delane (LSU) to the Cowboys, and Chris Johnson (San Diego State) to the Dolphins.