NFL mock draft 2026: Updated projection after Giants acquire second top-10 pick in big trade

Key Points:

• The New York Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 10 pick, giving the Giants two selections in the top ten alongside teams like the Jets, Cowboys, Browns, Chiefs, and Dolphins.
• The predictive mock draft projects the Las Vegas Raiders to select QB Fernando Mendoza from Indiana at No. 1, with the New York Jets taking EDGE David Bailey from Texas Tech at No. 2, and the Dallas Cowboys moving up to No. 3 to pick EDGE Arvell Reese from Ohio State.
• The Giants are expected to use their two top-ten picks on OT Francis Mauigoa from Miami at No. 5 and S Caleb Downs from Ohio State at No. 10, addressing both offensive line needs and defensive leadership under coach John Harbaugh.
• Other notable first-round projections include the Cleveland Browns selecting WR Carnell Tate from Ohio State at No. 6, the Washington Commanders taking LB Sonny Styles from Ohio State at No. 7, and the New Orleans Saints picking EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. from Miami at No. 8.
• The Kansas City Chiefs are predicted to choose WR Jordyn Tyson from Arizona State at No. 9, continuing their focus on enhancing their receiving corps ahead of the Giants' second top-ten pick.