1st 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Which QB will go #1? Which teams should trade up? Which teams should In today's article we cover those questions and more in our 1st "What SHOULD teams do?" Mock Draft.

Starting with the 1st overall pick, the Raiders should go and get their franchise QB. Mendoza has been lights out all season and is of course the Heisman. He seems like he won't be tempted by the Las Vegas delights, which means he will be able to focus on being the best QB he can be. 

The Jets should not draft a QB in the first round. Their team is NOT ready for a rookie QB to come in. When drafting a rookie you want to make sure that you have pieces around them to succeed. You could make an argument that the jets should trade back. At the day of this article being created other than the Cardinals and Dolphins no team is in dire need of a QB or seems like they would trade up for Moore.

The Cardinals get their QB of the future with Moore. Pairing him with McBride, Wilson, Benson, Harrison and Johnson could be a great offense with the right coach. It is time for Arizona to do a big move like this and help their offense before it is too late. 

The Titans - Dolphins picks are all no brainers for each team. They all cover a desperate need for the team and help expand the offense for most. The Bengals and Commanders could use a little help on the defensive side of the ball.

The Cowboys look to replace Diggs soon with the pro-ready Delane. If Jerry Jones doesn't re-sign Pickens, then Makai Lemon is the obvious pick. 

The Rams get their QB of the future with Ty Simpson. This would be a diamond pick for them as Ty could sit behind Stafford for a year and slide easily into the Rams playoff caliber team led by McVay. The Rams do not have any other glaring needs, so the time is now to grow the next great Rams QB. 

The Ravens and Bucs both need DE help, while the Jets go out and get Lemon who can be a great 2 behind Garrett Wilson.

The Lions fill a GLARING hole going Guard and their division rival goes corner. The Cowboys get a linebacker that will instantly help the defense and become a true on the field leader. The Chargers, Bills, Niners and Texans fill a big need with their picks. 

The Rams go out and get Stafford, a reliable, big target in Sadiq. The Panthers go corner to pair someone with Horn and Terrell is a GREAT pick to do that. Meanwhile the Steelers get the criminally underrated KC Concepcion to provide whoever their next QB is with a #1. 

Another underrated player in Overton goes to the Eagles, while the Browns bolster up their offense and get Bell, who can create separation in 1 on 1 situations.

Da Bears go with Allen to not only help command the field but also help with their run/pass rush. The Patriots, Broncos and Seahawks go with simple and safe picks that fill a need.