1. Arizona Cardinals – Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State
The Cardinals decide it’s time to reset at quarterback. Sayin offers elite accuracy, quick processing, and franchise-quarterback upside.
2. Miami Dolphins – Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Miami doubles down on offensive firepower. Smith has rare size, speed, and ball skills, giving the Dolphins another game-breaking weapon.
3. New York Jets – Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
The Jets finally invest in their future under center. Moore has a big arm and the mobility to thrive in today’s NFL.
4. Las Vegas Raiders – Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas
One of the draft’s best pass rushers lands in Las Vegas. Simmons brings explosive athleticism and double-digit sack potential.
5. Cleveland Browns – Arch Manning, QB, Texas
The Browns swing for superstar upside. Manning possesses prototypical traits, poise, and tremendous long-term potential.
6. Tennessee Titans – Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
Tennessee adds a lockdown corner capable of matching up with the AFC’s elite receivers.
7. Carolina Panthers – Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
The Panthers continue rebuilding their defensive front with an explosive edge rusher who can immediately pressure quarterbacks.
8. New York Giants – David Stone, DL, Oklahoma
Stone gives New York a disruptive interior presence with impressive power and athleticism.
9. Atlanta Falcons – Carter Smith, OT, Indiana
Protecting the quarterback remains the priority. Smith projects as a dependable blindside tackle.
10. New Orleans Saints – Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
Goosby has the size and movement skills to anchor the Saints’ offensive line for years.
11. Washington Commanders – Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia
Washington lands a physical cover corner with tremendous athletic upside.
12. New York Jets (via IND) – Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
Dante Moore gets an explosive playmaker who can stretch defenses vertically.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers – Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State
Pittsburgh takes a chance on a quarterback with intriguing arm talent and developmental upside.
14. Minnesota Vikings – A.J. Holmes Jr., DL, Texas Tech
Holmes strengthens Minnesota’s defensive front with his combination of strength and quickness.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Cayden Green, IOL, Missouri
The Buccaneers reinforce the interior offensive line with one of the nation’s most polished blockers.
16. New York Jets (via DAL) – KJ Bolden, S, Georgia
Bolden is an instinctive, versatile defensive back who can impact both the run and pass.
17. Chicago Bears – Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama
Chicago gives its offense another dynamic receiver capable of creating explosive plays.
18. Jacksonville Jaguars – Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
Uiagalelei provides the Jaguars with another athletic pass rusher to boost their defensive front.
19. Houston Texans – Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU
Houston continues investing in protecting C.J. Stroud with an athletic offensive tackle.
20. Denver Broncos – KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers
Sean Payton adds another receiver who can create separation and contribute immediately.
21. Cincinnati Bengals – Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State
The Bengals address their secondary with a physical corner who fits their defensive identity.
22. New England Patriots – Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame
New England lands a smart, instinctive linebacker capable of becoming the centerpiece of the defense.
23. Philadelphia Eagles – Austin Siereveld, IOL, Ohio State
The Eagles continue their tradition of building through the trenches with a powerful interior lineman.
24. Los Angeles Chargers – A’Mauri Washington, DL, Oregon
Jim Harbaugh strengthens the defensive line with a disruptive interior defender.
25. Dallas Cowboys (via GB) – Jackson Bennee, S, Utah
Dallas grabs another versatile defensive back to improve its secondary and overall depth.
26. Kansas City Chiefs – Damon Wilson II, EDGE, Miami
The Chiefs reload on defense by adding an explosive edge rusher with significant upside.
27. San Francisco 49ers – Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
San Francisco finds another productive running back who fits Kyle Shanahan’s rushing scheme perfectly.
28. Detroit Lions – Will Echoles, DL, Ole Miss
Detroit continues building one of the NFL’s toughest defensive fronts with another disruptive lineman.
29. Seattle Seahawks – John Henry Daley, EDGE, Michigan
The Seahawks add an athletic pass rusher to bolster their young defense.
30. Buffalo Bills – Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa
Buffalo prioritizes protecting Josh Allen with a technically sound offensive tackle.
31. Baltimore Ravens – Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon
The Ravens land a versatile tight end who can contribute as both a receiver and blocker.
32. Cleveland Browns (via LAR) – Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami
The Browns close the first round by selecting a powerful, well-rounded running back who can become the focal point of their ground game.
Final Thoughts
Quarterbacks dominate the top of this mock draft with Julian Sayin, Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Drew Mestemaker all coming off the board in Round 1. Meanwhile, the trenches remain a priority across the league, as offensive tackles, defensive linemen, and edge rushers make up nearly half of the first-round selections. As the college football season unfolds, expect plenty of movement, but this projection offers an early look at how the first round could play out.
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