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2026 NFL Mock Draft: 5 big trades as Cowboys, Patriots, Raiders shake up Round 1

Big trades rock Round 1 as franchises find future stars.
Dallas cowboys owner Jerry Jones and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft
Dallas cowboys owner Jerry Jones and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft | David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Where will Makai Lemon land in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

No. 11: Miami Dolphins – Makai Lemon, WR, USC

The Dolphins grad Makai Lemon with the first of their two first-round picks in the draft.  As the second wide receiver off the board, Lemon provides a top-tier receiver target for new Dolphins QB Malik Willis.

No. 12: Tennessee Titans, via Dallas – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

The Titans trade back once Jeremiyah Love is off the board knowing they will still have a shot at one of the top 3 receivers on the board.  At No. 12, the Titans select Jordyn Tyson as a receiver with high upside who could compliment 2025 NFL Draft picks Elic Ayomanor and Chimre Dike, along with veterans Calvin Ridley and Wan’Dale Robinson.  Out of the group, Tyson will have an opportunity to be that true No. 1 “X” receiver they are seeking.

No. 13: Los Angeles Rams – Spencer Fano, T, Utah

The Rams had their eye on receiver here, but with the top 3 off the board, they address their need at tackled with the selection of Spencer Fano, an athletic tackle who could more than help fill the void of a retired Rob Havenstein.

No. 14: Baltimore Ravens – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Kenyon Sadiq wearing black and purple and catching the ball from Lamar Jackson will be too tempting for the Ravens to pass up at No. 14, especially with the departure of Isaiah Likely in free agency and Mark Andrews turning 31.  Sadiq is a tight end, but he has the athletic skills of big wide receiver with an after-the-catch playmaking tenacity that is off the charts.

No. 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

Former Georgia Bulldogs star CJ Allen is destined for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, especially after the retirement of Lavante David.  The Buccaneers signed Alex Anzalone to a two-year deal, but they still look at a player like Allen as a long-term solution to replace the legendary imprint of David.

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