Despite drafting Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, taking another quarterback in 2026 will be unavoidable if the Cleveland Browns are drafting in the top 10. Never mind if they held the first overall selection.
If the Jets are picking No. 2 overall in next year’s draft, then you have to think that the Justin Fields experiment has failed.
The Saints just took Tyler Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but they could revisit the quarterback well if they hold a top-three selection in 2026.
The 2026 NFL Draft offers a deep offensive tackle class with much promise. But Francis Mauigoa may have the highest ceiling of them all.
At 6’7 and 369 pounds, there aren’t many people on this planet who are built like Alabama Crimson Tide offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor. The mammoth tackle prospect possesses bruising strength and physicality, while also having unnatural smooth movement. Proctor allowed just three sacks in 2024 and can get caught against speed rushers. But his size, athleticism, and nasty demeanor provide fantastic upside at the next level.
A versatile offensive tackle prospect, Spencer Fano is a nasty, physical offensive lineman whose appetite to overwhelm his opponent instantly stands out on film. In the run game, the Utah Utes’ right tackle uses his leg drive and strength profile to put his opponent in the dirt, while also having the hand usage and smooth agility to control the point of attack as a pass blocker.
Transferring from the Cal Golden Bears to the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, Fernando Mendoza is expected to build on his already solid college resume. The 6’5”, 225-pound quarterback has a clean release and pinpoint accuracy, makes wise decisions with the ball, and breezes through his progressions. Furthermore, Mendoza is an underrated athlete who can make off-platform throws.
Caleb Lomu is a refined, clean, technical offensive lineman who brings light footwork and stormy physicality and is the second Utah offensive tackle to be taken in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love is an explosive, dynamic playmaker with thunderous power and instant speed.
At some point, the Pittsburgh Steelers will need to stop kicking the quarterback can down the road and invest in a young talent to be the future of their franchise.
