Editor's note: Tony Grossi is a Cleveland Browns and NFL analyst for TheLandOnDemand.com and 850 ESPN Cleveland. He has covered the Browns since 1984.
In advance of the new NFL league year, which starts on Wednesday, teams made seven trades last week.
Two of them involved picks in the first round, which have affected the 2026 draft order.
Las Vegas acquired Baltimore’s pick at No. 14 in the trade of defensive end Maxx Crosby, and Kansas City acquired the Rams’ pick at No. 29 in the trade of cornerback Trent McDuffie.
Other trades, such as the Browns’ for right tackle Tytus Howard, could affect teams’ plans in the first round.
So Mock Draft 3.0 reflects possible changes as a result of the trades.
But this mock could be outdated as early as noon on Monday, when formal negotiations for free agents begin. After a full week of free agent signings, our next mock draft will get down to real business.
1. Las Vegas: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Comment: At some point soon, the Raiders will say they will not trade this pick.
2. N. Y. Jets: OLB Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Comment: He probably fits Aaron Glenn’s 3-4 defense best.
3. Arizona: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Comment: Mike LaFleur’s offense will get a new QB in free agency and new playmaker here.
4. Tennessee: DE David Bailey, Texas Tech
Comment: Traditional 4-3 end for Robert Saleh’s defense.
5. N. Y. Giants: OLB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Comment: Was told at Combine that Giants won’t pass on him.
6. Cleveland: LT Monroe Freeling, Georgia
Comment: This reach might not be necessary if free agency brings a left tackle.
7. Washington: DE Rueben Bain, Miami
Comment: Commanders turn to best edge rusher available.
8. New Orleans: WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
Comment: Any help for Tyler Shough would be desirable.
9. Kansas City: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Comment: Chiefs nab heir to Travis Kelce’s TE1 spot.
10. Cincinnati: S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Comment: This is a natural match.
11. Miami: OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
12. Dallas: CB Mansoor Delane, LSU
13. L.A. Rams (via Atlanta): OT Spencer Fano, Utah
14: Las Vegas (via Baltimore): OG Vega Ioane, Penn State
15: Tampa Bay: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
16: N.Y. Jets (via Indianapolis): WR Makai Lemon, USC
17. Detroit: DE Keldric Faulk, Auburn
18. Minnesota: S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
19. Carolina: LB CJ Allen, Georgia
20. Dallas (via Green Bay): DE Akheem Mesidor, Miami
21. Pittsburgh: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Comment: A needed complement to DK Metcalf.
22. L.A. Chargers: CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson
