NFL mock drafts 2026: Compare latest from Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks, other experts
Several mock drafts have dropped ahead of the NFL Combine in Indy/
www.sportingnews.comHere’s the latest on 2026 NFL mock drafts spanning all seven rounds, based on recent published projections.
- Sporting News (April 2, 2026): Complete seven-round mock, including Ty Simpson to the Jets and Jeremiyah Love to the Commanders, with 257 picks across rounds 1–7. This is one of the most comprehensive seven-round mock drafts circulating in early April.[1][2]
- ESPN/Miller (late March 2026): ESPN’s Matt Miller released a seven-round projection covering all 257 picks, reflecting the latest team needs and draft-day trade scenarios. This is a widely cited alternative that often influences public boards.[7][9]
- ESPN/On3 synthesis (April 19, 2026): ESPN mock updates continued through mid-late April, listing full seven-round projections with multiple trades and positional emphasis as teams finalize boards ahead of the draft.[4]
- Pro Football Network (February 2026 and later): PN’s seven-round mock drafts consistently project early offense-heavy first rounds and multiple high-profile QB/WR selections across all rounds as the cycle evolves.[5][8]
- Other outlets to compare: Pro Football Network and various sports outlets periodically publish updated seven-round mocks around the NFL Combine and post-Pro Day periods, sometimes including regional variations or alternate trade scenarios.[6][10]
Tips to use this info
- If you want a single, authoritative seven-round board, pick Sporting News or ESPN’s Miller, then cross-check major trades or quarterback picks across PN and On3 for consensus gaps.
- For quarterback-needy teams (Raiders, Jets, Panthers, etc.), look at how many QBs go in Round 1 and follow how that shifts later-round values in the later projections.
- Note that seven-round mock drafts are highly fluid; small changes in team needs or trade talks can move many picks, especially in Rounds 2–4.
Would you like me to pull the exact pick-by-pick lists from one or more sources and compare them side by side, or summarize which teams are most consistently targeting certain positions in the early rounds? I can provide a compact table of top-10 picks and a quick trend analysis.[1][7]