Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys load up with Caleb Downs and CJ Allen, Browns target Carnell Tate
PFF • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys aggressively improve their defense by selecting two first-round picks focused on defensive leadership and coverage skills, including Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and Georgia linebacker CJ Allen.
- The Cleveland Browns secure Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate as their top offensive weapon, addressing their need for a deep threat with Tate's outstanding 89.0 PFF receiving grade.
- The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to draft Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana, aiming to upgrade their struggling passing game.
- Several teams prioritize defensive upgrades in the first round, with notable picks including New York Jets selecting EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Arizona Cardinals choosing linebacker Arvell Reese, and Tennessee Titans adding edge rusher David Bailey.
- The 2026 NFL Draft mock highlights
