This week’s YouTube video from Wolf Sports is our first and only video mock draft ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s an unpredictable year yet again, and the uncertainty begins with the Jets at No. 2 overall. But is there reason to believe things will go in a certain direction for the rest of the top five?
No. 3 is the real pivot
While the Jets are widely expected to take either Ohio State’s Arvell Reese or Texas Tech’s David Bailey with the second pick, the Cardinals can really tilt the direction of Round 1 with their decision at No. 3 overall. While this mock has them taking Bailey, things might be trending toward Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the selection.
No. 4 and No. 5
The Titans are another wild card, but momentum could be building for Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles being the guy for Robert Saleh and company. Then the Giants have the first of their two top-10 picks, with fellow Buckeye Caleb Downs being someone to watch for John Harbaugh.
The full first round
The rest of the top 10 makes it four Ohio State players in the top six, while the full first round includes the Cardinals trading up for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. The Chiefs and Cowboys are among the six teams with two first-round picks, and they figure to play a role in any fireworks throughout the first night of the draft.
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