FantasyPros - 2026 NFL First Round Mock Draft 3.0 | Every First Round Pick After The Combine (Ep. 1973)

Combine’s in the books, the stopwatches were humming, and the whole Fantasy Pros crew is here as we spin those 40 times into a fresh mock. Congrats to our giveaway champ “Anonymous,” and yes, my guy Mike Washington flew; let’s dive into the picks.

Washington tested like a star and boosted his stock into the rookie RB top tier, though the college fumbles are a real note. He still looks like one of the big combine winners for fantasy purposes.

Kenyans Sadiq blazing a 4.39 helps torch that “mid class” talk; a lot of these dudes tested better than expected. The board’s going to move fast off that.

Washington’s long speed surprised me on tape context, and in a thin RB group after Jeremiah Love he forced his way into the conversation. With NIL leverage, guys who won’t run fast are simply skipping, which is why everything looked so speedy.

So many skips that the short shuttle might as well be retired.

Shoutout handled; now let’s lock in number one. Erickson, give us your read on Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders.

Mendoza brings calm after last year’s interception storm, and Kubiak’s structure can protect him while the line heals up and gets a piece or two. With a steady, accurate QB, Brock Bowers and the top targets can keep paying off in fantasy.

Alright, onto two: Jets are on the clock.

Jets take David Bailey, the Texas Tech edge, a clean fit after moving Jermaine Johnson and a safer bet than a hybrid backer type. He’s a true sack-hunter with the juice they need right now.

Arizona at three grabs Arvell Reese for much‑needed heat after a low pressure year. He tested fast and gives them a high‑upside off‑ball chess piece who can get home.

At four, the Titans land Sonny Styles, a size‑speed demon who wowed in interviews and can cover tight ends, thump the run, and rush. Salas gets a multipurpose tone‑setter.

Five, Giants snag Caleb Downs despite minor knee flags that don’t look disqualifying. Harbaugh prizes elite safeties and needs a run‑support eraser.

Browns up at six—feels like the trenches.

Cleveland starts the rebuild with Princess Minoa at tackle; even with the Titus Howard move this front needs bodies. Strong pass pro gives them a cornerstone.

Seven, Washington—Pat, talk Jeremiah Love.

Commanders could trade down given their thin pick stash, but Love is a live‑wire back who would supercharge the offense next to Jayden Daniels. If they stay, it’s a just‑take‑the‑playmaker spot.

Eight, Saints go Carnell Tate to stack weapons for Tyler Shuck and add leverage with Chris Olave’s situation. He actually ran while the other top wideouts didn’t, and the fit is clean.

Tate’s my WR1 and would share alpha duties with Olave, not sit behind him.

I’m with you—separation from footwork and routes beats worshiping a stopwatch.

Nine, Chiefs grab Kenyans Sadiq as the three‑down TE1 of the class, especially if Kelce hangs them up. His combine sent him rocketing.

Ten, Bengals stop Ruben Bain’s slide; short arms, huge violence and quicks. With Hendrickson likely gone and last year’s rookie struggling, they need his spark.

Eleven, Dolphins take Spencer Fano, a mauling mover who can start at tackle now and kick inside later if needed.

Twelve, Cowboys add Mansoor DeLane, a scheme‑flex corner to pair with DaRon Bland and stabilize the back end.

Thirteen, Rams nab McKay Lemon, a high‑floor slot playmaker to future‑proof beyond Adams and Nacua.

Yes, the vibes stayed fun—think Con Air banter between picks—and we kept rolling.

Fourteen, Ravens fortify inside with Venga Yawane, the top guard, to protect Lamar and open lanes for Derrick Henry amid interior uncertainty.

Fifteen, Bucs swing on Cashius Howl to juice a lukewarm rush.

Sixteen, Jets double back for Jordan Tyson, a do‑it‑all receiver honed by Heinz Ward if he can stay healthy.

Seventeen, Lions bet on massive upside with Monroe Freeland as Taylor Decker’s eventual replacement.

Eighteen, Vikings pivot post‑Harrison Smith with Dylan Deneman, a freaky tester who makes plays on the ball.

Nineteen, Panthers choose Akeem Mesidor, older but polished and Jason Taylor‑schooled, to fix a bottom‑tier pressure rate.

Twenty, Cowboys shore up safety with Emmanuel McNeil‑Warren after getting torched last season.

Twenty‑one, Steelers grab Denzel Boston, a savvy route runner and contested‑catch winner regardless of the QB.

Twenty‑two, Chargers add Keldrick Falk, long and relentless with big room to grow.

Twenty‑three, Eagles bring in Blake Miller as Lane Johnson’s heir while adding tackle depth now.

Twenty‑four, Browns get a playmaker in Casey Concepcion, who brings inside‑outside versatility and yards after the catch.

Twenty‑five, Bears swing on Caleb Banks, a rare size‑speed interior talent with some durability questions.

Twenty‑six, Bills plug the middle with Caden McDonald to finally slow opposing ground games.

Twenty‑seven, 49ers pick Caden Proctor as a guard now and Trent Williams successor later.

Twenty‑eight, Texans lock in Caleb Lomu, an athletic tackle to rebuild a line gutted by trades.

Twenty‑nine, Rams roll the dice on Dermod McCoy’s health because the talent helps fix a leaky secondary.

Thirty, Broncos choose Anthony Hill, an explosive linebacker who creates turnovers.

Thirty‑one, Patriots bet on TJ Parker’s traits to revive a middling rush, with a trade down firmly in play.

Thirty‑two, Seahawks close with Avion Terrell, a physical tackler who fits Mike Macdonald’s profile as departures loom.

Fantasy heads, the fun ones include Sadiq to the Chiefs, Love to Washington, Lemon to the Rams, and Tate to the Saints; tell us what you’d change. Drop your takes, hit subscribe, and hop over to the Dynasty feed—I'm Joey P, we’ll see you next time, kids.