Mock Draft 3.0

 

*Player summaries and image above were created by AI

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB

The most obvious pick in the draft.

Fernando Mendoza is the clear-cut QB1, and this is a lock. The Raiders don’t overthink it—they take their franchise quarterback and move forward.

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2. New York Jets – Arvel Reese, LB

The Jets pass on flash… and go with fit.

While names like David Bailey and even a surprise QB like Ty Simpson could be considered, Arvel Reese stands out. A hybrid linebacker with traits similar to Micah Parsons, Reese fits perfectly into the Jets’ defensive scheme.

He brings versatility, can transition off-ball, and becomes a foundational piece in a much-needed defensive reset.

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3. Arizona Cardinals – Francis Mauigoa, OT

Build the trenches. Period.

The Cardinals have major offensive question marks, especially at quarterback with Jacoby Brissett as the current option. Instead of reaching, they anchor the line with Francis Mauigoa.

This pick aligns with coaching tendencies and gives Arizona a long-term solution up front.

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4. Tennessee Titans – Jeremiah Love, RB

This is about helping Cam Ward succeed.

While defense (Sonny Styles or David Bailey) would make sense, Tennessee already addressed short-term needs there. Now, they invest in offense.

Jeremiah Love gives the Titans a dynamic weapon and helps take pressure off their young quarterback.

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5. New York Giants – Sonny Styles, S/LB

A tough call… but a bold one.

Caleb Downs is generational, and David Bailey is tempting—but the Giants go with Sonny Styles.

Styles brings elite versatility and physicality, giving New York a defensive chess piece they can build around.

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6. Cleveland Browns – Carnell Tate, WR

Help your quarterback.

With Shedeur Sanders in place, the Browns add a big-bodied receiver in Carnell Tate to pair with Jerry Jeudy.

It’s a move focused on offensive growth. Cleveland trusts its defense enough to prioritize giving its young QB weapons.

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7. Washington Commanders – Caleb Downs, S

The slide ends here.

Caleb Downs falling to No. 7 feels wrong—and Washington takes full advantage. This is a steal.

Downs is a generational talent, and the Commanders get a cornerstone defensive piece.

8. New Orleans Saints – David Bailey, EDGE

Don’t overthink it.

There are intriguing offensive weapons like Kenyon Sadiq, Jordan Tyson, and Makai Lemon, but passing on David Bailey here would be a mistake.

Bailey is the best player available and fills a premium position. For a Saints team needing impact in the trenches, this is the right call.

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9. Kansas City Chiefs – Mansoor Delane, CB

Address the need, stay balanced.

With the top edge rushers already off the board, Kansas City pivots to the secondary. Mansoor Delane gives them a much-needed boost at cornerback.

For a team always in contention, adding a reliable defensive back helps maintain balance on a championship-level roster.

10. Cincinnati Bengals – Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE

A perfect fit.

The Bengals need pass rush help, and Rueben Bain Jr. delivers exactly that. This pairing makes too much sense.

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11. Miami Dolphins – Makai Lemon, WR

Replacing lost firepower.

After moving on from Tyreek Hill, Miami reloads with Makai Lemon (with Jordan Tyson also in consideration).

Lemon brings explosiveness and helps keep the offense dangerous.

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12. Dallas Cowboys – Jermari McCoy, CB

Defense gets the call.

This pick is about upside and playmaking ability on defense.

13. Los Angeles Rams – Kenyon Sadiq, TE (Oregon)

Rams flip from the offensive line talk to a spicy weapon. Sadiq gives them a matchup nightmare and fills a creative role in the offense.

14. Baltimore Ravens – Olaivavega Ioane, OG (Penn State)

Baltimore misses on Sadiq and pivots to O‑line help. Ioane’s strength and pass‑pro ability is a plug‑and‑play upgrade.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Ahkeem Mesidor, EDGE (Miami)

Instead of tackle, Bucs add edge rush talent in Mesidor — a disruptive piece that fits Tampa Bay’s front.

16. New York Jets – Kayden McDonald, DT (Ohio State)

Jets complement Arvell Reese with interior D‑line help. McDonald adds power and disruption between the tackles.

17. Detroit Lions – Monroe Freeling, OT (Georgia)

Detroit grabs a massive offensive tackle prospect who fell, addressing a major need for protecting the QB.

18. Minnesota Vikings – Dillon Thienaman , S (Oregon)

Vikings get a playmaking safety with range — a solid scheme fit to fortify the back end.

19. Carolina Panthers – Jordyn Tyson, WR (Arizona State)

Carolina takes a clean value WR to build their receiving corps alongside Jalen Phillips.

20. Dallas Cowboys – Keldric Faulk  

Dallas stays defensive. They scoop up another pass rusher — either Faulk or Howell — to keep pressure up.

21. Steelers – Spencer Fano, OT (Utah)

Pass on Ty Simpson for now — go O‑line with Fano to protect the offense into the future.

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Max Iheanachor, OT (Arizona State)

Chargers fix last year’s O‑line woes with a strong interior tackle.

23. Philadelphia Eagles – Emmanuel McNeil‑Warren, S (Toledo)

Spicy pick at safety adds athletic talent in the secondary and length.

24. Cleveland Browns – Blake Miller, OT (Clemson)

Help for the offense! Miller adds depth and quality on the line.

25. Chicago Bears – Peter Woods, DT (Clemson)

Bears take interior defensive line help. Woods adds disruption up front.

26. Buffalo Bills – Denzel Boston, WR (Washington)

Bills add extra receiving depth with Boston to complement their group.

27. San Francisco 49ers – Caleb Lomu, OT (Utah)

Niners lock in O‑line protection for their franchise plan.

28. Houston Texans – Omar Cooper Jr., WR (Indiana)

Texans take a proven college receiver to stretch the field.

29. Kansas City Chiefs – Avieon Terrell, CB (Clemson)

After Delane, Chiefs double dip in cornerback help to lock down the secondary.

30. Miami Dolphins – Keldric Faulk , EDGE

Dolphins get edge help whether Faulk or Howell is still available.

31. New England Patriots – Zion Young, EDGE (Missouri)

Patriots address edge need with Young — a high‑upside, athletic defender.

32. Seattle Seahawks – CJ Allen, LB (Georgia)

Seahawks finish with linebacker help — Allen is a real draftable LB with upside