In Vinnie Iyer's only Sporting News mock draft of 2026 that includes trades, the Cowboys jump the Chiefs for the top cornerback the Browns surprise with a late pick on their franchise QB and the Raiders get Fernando Mendoza his best college wideout.

"McCoy has the best tape of any cornerback in the 2026 NFL draft class," he said. "McCoy is explosive, twitchy, physical and can do anything asked of him in the secondary. His combination of suffocating man coverage and instinctual zone ability is impressive."

With the combine and free agency complete, the 2026 NFL Draft board is taking shape—but talent shortages at certain positions could create some Round 1 chaos.

In his first mock of Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, Rhett Lewis projects the Eagles to make the biggest splash of the night, taking a QB at No. 23 overall. Check out all 32 of his first-round selections.

With the NFL Draft just weeks away, here's how FOX Sports Research currently sees the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft shaking out.

With the No. 1 pick being a virtual lock, the draft really starts in the second round for the Raiders. So, let’s dive into Schrager’s mock and see how that could impact what Las Vegas does at No. 36.

In Schrager’s mock draft, the Carolina Panthers select OT Monroe Freeling. Schrager highlights Freeling’s physical traits, really long arms, 34 ½ inches to be exact, and Freeling stands 6’7, weighing 315 pounds.