We’re all trying to figure out how the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft will play out. So we asked the computers.
We gave Claude the following inputs to compile a mock draft: the draft order by team, team needs per NFL IQ, and our own Yahoo Sports consensus big board.
It returned some interesting outcomes. For instance, Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey is headed to New York alright … just not the Jets. The Lions may get the steal of the draft at No. 17, where they land arguably the best overall player this class. And wait till you see who falls all the way to the Super Bowl champion Seahawks at No. 32.
1. Raiders — Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. Jets — Arvell Reese, Edge/LB, Ohio State
3. Cardinals — Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
4. Titans — Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
5. Giants — David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
6. Browns — Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
7. Commanders — Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
8. Saints — Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
9. Chiefs —Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
10. Giants (via CIN) — Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
11. Dolphins — Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
12. Cowboys — Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
13. Rams — Francis Mauigoa, OL/G, Miami
14. Ravens — Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
15. Buccaneers — T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
16. Jets (via IND) — Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
17. Lions — Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
18. Vikings — Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
19. Panthers — Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
20. Cowboys — Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
21. Steelers — Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
22. Chargers — Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
23. Eagles — Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
24. Browns — Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
25. Bears — Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
26. Bills — CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
27. 49ers — KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
28. Texans — Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
29. Chiefs — Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
30. Dolphins — Makai Lemon, WR, USC
31. Patriots — Zion Young, Edge, Missouri
32. Seahawks — Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
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