Last offseason, the Atlanta Falcons traded up into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick. Pearce currently leads all rookies with eight sacks and has recorded at least one in each of his last six games.

Mock drafts have the Bills eyeing WRs, edge rushers, and guards for the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s who experts say could land in Buffalo.

The Dallas Cowboys focus on defense, landing two stars from Ohio State, in a recent 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft.

Enough of the season has passed to allow us to start back up one of our favorite series on Vikings Wire: NFC North Mock Drafts

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is a Heisman front-runner and a projected top-five NFL draft pick. While in New York, he was asked about potentially playing for the Jets but remained focused on Indiana.

NFL Draft projection: Assuming he declares, Mendoza has a good chance to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. His skill set is reminiscent of Jared Goff, who also didn’t have elite physical traits, but his mind and passing talent made him the top pick in 2016. We could see a similar situation play out with Mendoza in 2026.

ESPN's Field Yates recently released the latest 2026 NFL mock draft of the cycle. Within it, the Vikings were attached to LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. The Tiger defender joined the SEC powerhouse from Virginia Tech and saw his stock explode as he was one of the best defenders in college football last year.

The 2026 NFL Draft is still months away, but the mock drafts have already started. ESPN’s Field Yates released his first-round predictions and had the New England Patriots selecting cornerback Colton Hood out of Tennessee at No. 30.