By Cooper Girolamo
We have covered the first 20 picks of my first 2026 NFL mock draft. This article will cover the final 12 picks of my first official mock draft.
No. 21: Denver Broncos
Starting off with pick No. 21 I have the Broncos selecting Wide Receiver Antonio Williams from Clemson. Many thought the Broncos would opt to go WR in rounds one or two in this year’s draft but they went in other directions. While they have a steady WR room, adding a top-end draft talent to pair next to Courtland Sutton would be a smart move. Williams had 900 yards and 11 touchdowns last season for the Tigers and with another season like that he could become the WR of Broncos fans’ dreams come next April.
No. 22: Los Angeles Chargers
At pick No. 22 I have the Chargers taking edge Dani Dennis-Sutton from Penn State. The hidden gem who had the spotlight taken away last season playing with Abdul Carter, Dennis-Sutton looks to make that kind of impact for the Nittany Lions this upcoming season. He still was able to put up 42 tackles and nine sacks last year and if he can build on that he might not even be here at No. 22. The Chargers have good, but aging edge rushers in Bud Dupree and Khalil Mack, and hitting the reset button on the position and bringing in Dennis-Sutton could be very advantageous for their future.
No. 23: Green Bay Packers
The Packers select cornerback Malik Muhammad from Texas with the 23rd pick. Muhammad was an absolute lockdown corner next to Jahdae Barron for the Longhorns last season and a big reason why their defense was so top-notch. The Packers cornerback depth after releasing Jaire Alexander is so slim that they have wide receiver Bo Melton practicing the position right now, so adding a top corner in Muhammad is the easiest pick in the world.
No. 24: San Francisco 49ers
Next, the 49ers will be taking Isaiah World, the offensive tackle from Oregon, at No. 24. The 49ers just paid Brock Purdy to be their franchise QB, and they of course want to protect him, and World will do just that. Their future hall-of-famer Trent Williams is already on the offensive line, but he is getting up there in age and having World be able to learn from him and could help make the 49ers’ offensive line very formidable for years to come. The 6-foot-8, 300-pound World is an absolute beast of a player and will be giving opposing defenses nightmares for years to come.
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No. 25: Cincinnati Bengals
With pick No. 25 I have the Bengals taking another Oregon player in Dillon Thieneman, their star safety. The Bengals clearly have the offense to win championships but need lots of help with their defense. They addressed it in this past draft but it is going to be an ongoing problem so adding the best available defensive player in Thieneman is a perfect solution. He is always around the ball as he recorded more than 100 tackles last season, which is outrageous along with being very solid in coverage recording eight passes defensed. A player who is a phenomenal tackler, great against the run and very solid in coverage are needs the Bengals desperately have and Thieneman can help with all of them.
No. 26: Washington Commanders
Nick Singleton, the running back from Penn State, will be coming off of the board at pick No. 26 to the Commanders. While the Commanders have Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler they need a beast in the backfield. That is Singleton. Last season, while splitting carries, he put up 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground and 400 yards and fives scores receiving. He is a true dual threat in rushing and receiving. Adding him to that already scary Commanders’ offense would be lethal and could make them the frontrunners for the Lombardi trophy in 2027.
No. 27: Los Angeles Rams
With pick 27 I have the Rams taking Ole Miss linkebacker Suntarine Perkins. He is a great tackler and is very fast for a linebacker. Last season for the Rebels he recorded 60 tackles, 11 sacks and an interception. If he can replicate that, he would be a dream pick for Sean McVay and his already stout Rams defense.
No. 28: Buffalo Bills
With pick No. 28 in the 2026 NFL draft I have the Bills taking Washington receiver Denzel Boston. The Bills have a bunch of mid-level receivers, but nobody that can be a top guy in the league since losing Stefon Diggs. If they take Boston they may be getting the best receiver they have had in years. Boston at 6-foot-4 can go up and get it. He is a high-point ball receiver that can be a great reliable target for QB Josh Allen. Last season for the Huskies he had 65 catches, 830 yards and nine touchdowns. A 2025 season with similar numbers will make the Bills ecstatic to see him fall into their laps.
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No. 29: Detroit Lions
For the Lions I have them selecting Penn State cornerback AJ Harris. Harris would be a great addition to the Lions’ secondary that needs some help. The speedy corner really didn’t get targeted much this past season and that is seemingly going to be the case again this season. When quarterbacks did dare to throw his way he was lockdown and would look to bring that elite speed and ball skills from the Nittany Lions to the Detroit Lions.
No. 30: Baltimore Ravens
With pick No. 30 the Ravens will take Christen Miller from Georgia. The interior defensive lineman is an absolute unit coming in at 6-foot-4 and 305 pounds. He wreaks havoc in the run game, something the Ravens need help with desperately. The Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Kirby Smart are known for developing uber-talented defensive linemen and the Ravens will be grabbing the next great one. He will be a great piece to add to their young, quick, good defense that will give opponents rushing attacks fits for years to come.
Who is the “most talented” player on Georgia’s roster this coming season?
Christen Miller gave an interesting answer:
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No. 31: Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs will be taking South Carolina safety Jalon Kilgore with pick No. 31. The Chiefs have a very weak safety room that will likely be exposed this upcoming NFL season, so they will definitely want to address and improve it come next year’s draft. Thats where Kilgore comes in. He is an elite ballhawk, snatching five interceptions last season for the Gamecocks. He is very effective in the run game as well, racking up more than 50 tackles last season. If Kilgore can replicate those numbers, he will be another slam-dunk draft pick to add to the long list of great draft picks the Chiefs have had over the past few years.
No. 32: Philadelphia Eagles
With the last pick of my first 2026 NFL mock draft I have the Eagles drafting edge David Bailey from Texas Tech. The Eagles lost two of their top edge rushers this past offseason in Josh Sweat and Bryce Huff, so replacing them with Bailey would be the perfect move. Bailey was a beast for the Red Raiders last season, posting seven sacks and five forced fumbles. He was phenomenal at punching the ball out and was a real bright spot for that defense. He would be a great fit and get to learn from some great defensive players in Philly, all of which gives him a recipe for success if he goes to the Eagles.
This is the end of my first 2026 NFL mock draft. With the college football season not even close to starting I am sure the production of some of these players will skyrocket or plummet so we will see countless movement in draft boards, but based on projections this is how I see the first round in 2026 playing out.
