2026 NFL Draft: PFF unveils new mock with blockbuster trade

by: Nick Kosko 7 hours ago nickkosko59

Pro Football Focus unveiled a new NFL Mock Draft for 2026 and there is a doozy of a trade for the No. 1 overall pick. The blockbuster involves a team moving up for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

The Heisman winner is the coveted pick right now and there are plenty of quarterback-needy teams ahead of the spring. But who gets him? And the other players?!

Well, let’s dive into PFF’s latest mock draft, starting with the top of the draft. Buckle up!

Here is the massive mock trade from PFF as the Dolphins move up with the Giants for their new franchise quarterback. Since the Raiders are in the mix for one too, the Dolphins make the move for Mendoza.

He’s widely considered the top signal caller now that he won the Heisman. In comes the Hoosier and out goes Tua Tagovailoa, however they manage that.

Speaking of quarterbacks in this mock draft, Moore is up next. The Raiders need a factory reset after a disastrous 2025 season under Pete Carroll.

Whether Carroll is back next year is anyone’s guess, but Moore is at least at the center of a reboot for the 2026 campaign. The Oregon quarterback has been one of the best this fall and can add to it with a long CFP run.

The Browns might have their quarterback in Shedeur Sanders (or maybe not), but regardless of who they have, they need more weapons. PFF’s latest mock has Tate as the selection.

The best wide receiver out of Ohio State not named Jeremiah Smith! But in reality, Tate’s been really good in 2025: 48 catches, 838 yards, nine touchdowns and 17.5 yards per catch.

The Jets’ defense, which was thought to be one of the strengths of the team at one point, now needs new blood. With Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner shipped out due to trades, PFF’s mock has New York taking Woods.

Woods was thought of as one of the best defensive linemen in college football coming in. He had great 2023 and ‘24 seasons, but Clemson as a whole was down this fall. Still, Woods is someone that can be plugged in right away.

The Cardinals need to protect their quarterback, whoever that may be. With the top two QBs off the board, Arizona will bolster the trenches, per this mock.

Fano is one of the best overall linemen in the draft as Utah saw a successful 10-2 campaign. Pairing Fano with Paris Johnson Jr. seems like a logical move.

Cam Ward has had his moments this year, but there’s no question the Titans have to surround him with some more talent. Tyson fits the bill, per this mock.

He’s their top ranked wide receiver and this is a man who rarely drops the football. Tyson has 158 catches for 2,282 yards and 22 touchdowns in his career.

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