2026 NFL Mock Draft, No. 21-25: Santa delivers top tight end lands in an intriguing place
21. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers) - Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
With their second first-round pick of this 2026 NFL Mock Draft, the Cowboys continue to revamp their defense. This time, they bolster the secondary With Clemson's Avieon Terrell. Younger rother of Falcons' cornerback A.J. Terrell, Dallas will hope that this "little brother" works out better long-term at corner back than Stefon Diggs' younger brother, Trevon, who has struggled to stay on the field throughout his time as a Cowboy.
22. Philadelphia Eagles - Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The Philadelphia Eagles offense has taken a giant step back in 2025 from their Super Bowl run a season ago. A lot of that seems to be due to the offensive line, but adding another dynamic playmaker certainly can't hurt. Tight end Dallas Goedert is set to become a free agent so Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq could come in and be an immediate replacement if he leaves, or he could function as WR3 behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith if Goedert is retained.
23. Houston Texans - Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State
Another Ohio State defender off the board, with defensive tackle Kayden McDonald going to the Houston Texans. Houston's defense has been elite this season, particularly with their edge rusher and their secondary. McDonald can come in and be effective against the run and as a rusher up the middle, further strengthening the biggest strength of this Houston team.
24. Buffalo Bills - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Keon Coleman has simply not worked out as a first-round wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills. In this 2026 NFL Draft, they go back to the well and take a stab at Denzel Boston, who has similar size and an even more dynamic skillset on the outside. The Bills really need a big-body receiver to complement the likes of Khalil Shakir and the other smaller wideouts they have been using, and Boston could become just that.
25. San Francisco 49ers - Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The San Francisco 49ers have been incredibly impressive, battling through numerous injuries to be towards the top of the NFC. Once Fred Warner and Nick Bosa return from their injuries, the Niners defense should be even more impressive. Given defensive coordinator Robert Saleh a shutdown corner like South Carolina's Brandon Cisse and they will be cooking with grease.