NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah has released his Mock Draft 3.0 for the 2026 NFL Draft, featuring a dramatic shakeup that sees two non-premium positions crack the top five picks. According to the latest projections on NFL.com, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles have both vaulted into the elite tier of the draft board.
The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick in this iteration, selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to lead their offense. The draft takes an unconventional turn at No. 2, where the Tennessee Titans select Jeremiyah Love. Jeremiah notes that the Titans' aggressive moves during free agency freed the team to select his No. 2 overall prospect to support quarterback Cam Ward.
At No. 3, the New York Giants land versatile defender Sonny Styles. Jeremiah describes Styles as a "monster" prospect who would thrive playing behind the Giants' existing defensive front. Rounding out the top of the draft, Jeremiah projects the Washington Commanders and Arizona Cardinals to address key roster holes, while the Cleveland Browns are mocked to select Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate later in the top ten.
The mock draft also highlights a significant move for the Seattle Seahawks, who Jeremiah projects will select a replacement for Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. This third version of Jeremiah's mock reflects major shifts in prospect stock following the NFL Scouting Combine and the first wave of free agency.
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