PICK #1
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
In an almost foregone conclusion, the standout QB of the class becomes the new face of the Raiders.
Biggest Needs
QB, OL, WR, DL, CB
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: FERNANDO MENDOZA, QB, Indiana

 

 

PICK #2
NEW YORK JETS
The Jets have holes to fill everywhere, but bolstering their defensive front with this Buckeye seems a good place to start.
Biggest Needs
WR, EDGE, QB, CB, OL
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: ARVELL REESE, LB/EDGE, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #3
ARIZONA CARDINALS
The Cardinals could do with shoring up their O-line but can’t pass up this premier pass-rushing talent.
Biggest Needs
OL, QB, EDGE, RB, LB
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: DAVID BAILEY, EDGE, Texas Tech

 

 

PICK #4
TENNESSEE TITANS
Cam Ward will ‘Love’ this addition to the backfield that will add some dynamism to Tennessee’s ground attack.
Biggest Needs
EDGE, LB, WR, OL, RB
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JEREMIYAH LOVE, RB, Notre Dame

 

 

PICK #5
NEW YORK GIANTS
The Giants boost their defense with the best linebacker in the draft.
Biggest Needs
WR, LB, OL, S, DL
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: SONNY STYLES, LB, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #6
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Whoever starts at QB for the Browns, they need him not to be flat on his back. Taking a tackle with real strength is a way to avoid this.
Biggest Needs
OL, WR, QB, CB, EDGE
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: FRANCIS MAUIGOA, OT, Miami

 

 

PICK #7
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The Commanders can’t resist adding a weapon from ‘WR U’ for Jayden Daniels to target.
Biggest Needs
WR, OL, S, RB, EDGE
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CARNELL TATE, WR, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #8
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Bain demonstrated what a force he can be en route to a National Championship appearance with the ‘Canes and will make a formidable addition in New Orleans.
Biggest Needs
WR, EDGE, CB, OL, TE
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: RUEBEN BAIN Jr, EDGE, Miami

 

 

PICK #9
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
After struggling in 2025, the Chiefs look to get back to winning ways, starting with a versatile offensive lineman.
Biggest Needs
CB, EDGE, OL, TE, WR
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: SPENCER FANO, OT, Utah

 

 

PICK #10
NEW YORK GIANTS
With the luxury of two top 10 picks, the Giants opt to bring a Sun Devil to the Big Apple with this dynamic pass-catcher.
Biggest Needs
WR, LB, OL, S, DL
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JORDYN TYSON, WR, Arizona State

 

 

PICK #11
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Miami begin their rebuild with a defensive player who, for some, is the best overall player in the draft.
Biggest Needs
WR, CB, EDGE, OL, S
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CALEB DOWNS, S, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #12
DALLAS COWBOYS
The Cowboys take a punt on player who’s ACL injury sidelined him in 2025, but who’s 2024 tape showed superstar potential.
Biggest Needs
LB, CB, EDGE, DL, OL
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JERMOD McCOY, CB, Tennessee

 

 

PICK #13
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Lemon stays in Los Angeles to add his talent to an already explosive offense.
Biggest Needs
WR, LB, OL, EDGE, QB
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MAKAI LEMON, WR, USC

 

 

PICK #14
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Baltimore adds a smooth-moving corner to enhance their secondary.
Biggest Needs
DL, OL, WR, CB, TE
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MANSOOR DELANE, CB, LSU

 

 

PICK #15
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Bucs can’t pass up on a blue-chip offensive threat that is just as valuable as a blocker.
Biggest Needs
EDGE, LB, DL, CB, TE
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KENYON SADIQ, TE, Oregon

 

 

PICK #16
NEW YORK JETS
Despite top WR talent still available, the Jets opt to pluck a prospect from the deep Edge class.
Biggest Needs
WR, EDGE, QB, CB, OL
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: AKHEEM MESIDOR, EDGE, Miami

 

 

PICK #17
DETROIT LIONS
After O line departures in the offseason, Detroit looks to replenish Goff’s protection.
Biggest Needs
OL, EDGE, DL, S, LB
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MONROE FREELING, OT, Georgia

 

 

PICK #18
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Thieneman’s physical traits fit perfectly in Minnesota’s defense and fills a real area of need.
Biggest Needs
S, OL, CB, DL, RB
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: DILLON THIENEMAN, S, Oregon

 

 

PICK #19
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Carolina hopes that Proctor will be able to help protect Bryce Young’s upwards trajectory.
Biggest Needs
OL, S, DL, WR, TE
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KADYN PROCTOR, OT, Alabama

 

 

PICK #20
DALLAS COWBOYS
The Cowboys have a glaring hole in their pass rush and hope Faulk can fill the gap.
Biggest Needs
LB, CB, EDGE, DL, OL
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KELDRIC FAULK, EDGE, Auburn

 

 

PICK #21
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Pittsburgh look within state to add a top interior offensive lineman from the Nittany Lions.
Biggest Needs
QB, OL, LB, WR, S
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: OLAIVAVEGA IOANE, OG, Penn State

 

 

PICK #22
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
The Chargers hope that Herbert can get them to the promised land with some extra protection.
Biggest Needs
OL, EDGE, DL, CB, S
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CALEB LOMU, OT, Utah

 

 

PICK #23
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
The tackle trend continues as the Eagles bring in a Tiger.
Biggest Needs
EDGE, OL, WR, TE, S
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: BLAKE MILLER, OT, Clemson

 

 

PICK #24
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Having protected their QB (whoever that is) earlier in the draft, the Browns add an Aggie for him to chuck the ball to.
Biggest Needs
OL, WR, QB, CB, EDGE
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KC CONCEPCION, WR, Texas A&M

 

 

PICK #25
CHICAGO BEARS
The Bears feel they can address their pass-rush needs in the second round, opting to take a Rocket at safety to continue the trend of last year’s ball-hawking secondary.
Biggest Needs
DL, EDGE, S, OL, WR
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: EMMANUEL MCNEIL-WARREN, S, Toledo

 

 

PICK #26
BUFFALO BILLS
Buffalo look to the desert to help out the face of the franchise.
Biggest Needs
EDGE, WR, S, OL, LB
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MAX IHEANACHOR, OT, Arizona State

 

 

PICK #27
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers
The 49ers look to keep their aging defensive front formidable.
Biggest Needs
OL, WR, EDGE, DL, S
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: PETER WOODS, DT, Clemson

 

 

PICK #28
HOUSTON TEXANS
CJ Stroud needs a big year in 2026 and adding Bisontis will certainly help.
Biggest Needs
OL, DL, LB, TE, WR
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CHASE BISONTIS, OG, Texas A&M

 

 

PICK #29
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
The Chiefs find a Volunteer to address a glaring defensive need.
Biggest Needs
CB, EDGE, OL, TE, WR
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: COLTON HOOD, CB, Tennessee

 

 

PICK #30
MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Dolphins look to begin the rebuild of their offense with a Hoosier with exceptional physical traits.
Biggest Needs
WR, CB, EDGE, OL, S
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: OMAR COOPER Jr, WR, Indiana

 

 

PICK #31
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Despite issues at times with the protection in front of Drake Maye, the Patriots opt instead to give him another weapon.
Biggest Needs
WR, EDGE, LB, TE, S
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: DENZEL BOSTON, WR, Washington

 

 

PICK #32
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Lawrence could see himself sneak into the first round as he slots into a championship winning Seattle defense.
Biggest Needs
RB, EDGE, OL, CB, WR
ALEX’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MALACHI LAWRENCE, EDGE, UCF