2026 NFL Mock Draft: Rams take wide receiver with first pick

With the NFL draft evaluation process coming to a close, here is our latest look at how the first two days play out in Pittsburgh:The only question now is, how soon will Mendoza take the reins?With so many draft assets within the next two years, the Jets can afford to go best pure player here, rather than filling a specific need.In Bailey, the Cardinals get the draft’s best pure pass rusher in the draft.The Titans cut against the grain on conventional thinking to secure arguably the best player in the draft.Love will help young quarterback Cam Ward immensely.While it’s tempting to add another young wide receiver here, the Giants settle on Downs, who will eventually be their defensive leader.The Browns need help everywhere on their offense, but it never hurts to start up front.Nobody is happier with how the draft played out for the Commanders than Jayden Daniels, who now gets to throw to a dynamic wide receiver.The Saints could opt to beef up around quarterback Tyler Shough, but Delane will be a Day 1 starter at a critical position.The Chiefs would have loved Tate or Love here, and are taking a bit of a gamble on Tyson’s injury history, but if he’s right, he will add a much-needed element to the offense.On film, Bain is a top-five player in the draft.

But his less-than-ideal arm length pushes him right into the arms of the Bengals, who need a replacement for Trey Hendrickson.The Dolphins are in full rebuild under new head coach Jeff Hafley, a defensive-minded general who gets his much-needed on-field leader.McCoy missed all of last season with a knee injury.Had he been healthy, he would have been a top-10 pick.

The Cowboys are the beneficiaries.Lemon lacks ideal size, but he’s a premier football player and a perfect weapon in Sean McVay’s offense.The Ravens pull a surprise here, but Cooper fits perfectly with Lamar Jackson as a do-it-all weapon who can excel all over the field.Sadiq is a wide receiver dressed up as a tight end, able to punish people as ...