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NFL Mock Draft 2026: Top Prospects After Combine

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NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid has released his latest two-round mock draft following the combine in Indianapolis, where over 300 prospects showcased their skills. The Raiders are projected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall, marking their first first-round QB since 2007. This comes as teams prepare for April's draft in Pittsburgh after evaluating prospects at the combine and conducting interviews.

Reid projects the Jets to use one of their five first-round picks over two years on Ohio State's Arvell Reese, who offers versatility as both an edge rusher and off-ball linebacker. The Cardinals are expected to address their pass rush needs by selecting Texas Tech's David Bailey, who led the FBS with 14.5 sacks last season. Tennessee is projected to take Miami's Rueben Bain Jr., whose 30⅞-inch arm length made headlines at the combine despite being an outlier measurement.

The Giants are expected to break a trend by selecting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles in the top five, the first off-ball linebacker to go that high since 2019. Cleveland is projected to address their offensive line needs with Georgia's Monroe Freeling, while Washington could bolster their secondary by selecting Ohio State's Caleb Downs. These projections reflect the current landscape as teams prepare for pro days, free agency, and the April draft.