Seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Cardinals snag QB Carson Beck to lead off Round 3
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Key Points:
- Chad Reuter released his first and only seven-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft, predicting several surprises including four first-round trades and multiple quarterback selections in later rounds.
- Reuter forecasts six wide receivers being selected in the fourth round, highlighting Ja'Kobi Lane to the Bears and Ted Hurst to the Packers.
- The Broncos and Seahawks are projected to select running backs in the second round, while the Patriots are expected to use their four sixth-round picks to add a quarterback and offensive line help.
- The Eagles, Rams, and Ravens are all predicted to draft quarterbacks in the fifth round, and the Broncos are set to finish the seventh round with defensive picks, including an International Player Pathway participant from Kenya.
- Other analysts like Mike Band, Adam Rank, Gennaro Filice, and Rhett Lewis have also released mock drafts, featuring trades, positional needs, and notable early quarterback selections, adding to the varied outlook for the 2026 draft.
