No. 6: Cleveland Browns – Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami (FL)
The Browns have a glaring need at left tackle and Francis Mauigoa is the type of offensive talent who can help solve that needs. With two first round picks, the Browns fill a great need at the tackle position with Mauigoa and can address their need at wide receiver with their second first round pick.
No. 7: Miami Dolphins, via Washington – Rueben Bain Jr, ED, Texas Tech
Make that back-to-back Hurricanes off the board as the Miami Dolphins make a bold move to trade up and keep Rueban Bain Jr. in South Beach. With needs all over the roster, the Dolphins address edge with a player who can come in and be a force off the edge immediately. As a team with two first round picks and a ton of mid round picks, the Dolphins can afford to get aggressive and rebuild their roster with players who can be game changers on the field. Bain Jr will have something to prove give the debate about his arm length and will get to do that by staying put in Miami.
No. 8: New Orleans Saints – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The draft board plays right in the hands of the Saints who select Carnell Tate with the No. 8 overall pick in the draft. With Tyler Shock looking like the long-term starter for the Saints, getting him another down-the-field weapon to pair with fellow Ohio State alum Chris Olave is the focus here for the Saints. This tandem will have an opportunity to be special down in the Bayou which will help Shock be even more effective at the QB position in Year 2.
No. 9: Kansas City Chiefs – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
With the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chiefs get their Trent McDuffie replacement with the selection of LSU’s Mansoor Delane. A player who has the size, skills and attitude to be a top corner in the NFL, the question surrounding Delane is can he be the ideal shutdown corner the Chiefs are seeking. With another first round pick in their possession via the Delane trade, the Chiefs could add another offensive playmaker or starting level defender to their squad.
No. 10: Tennessee Titans, via Cincinnati – Jeremiyah Love, HB, Notre Dame
Talk about playing the board perfectly, the Titans gain draft capital and still can draft a player they may have taken with the No. 4 overall pick. The top running back and offensive playmaker in the draft, Jeremiyah Love brings an explosive aspect to the Titans’ offense and gives 2025 NFL Draft No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward another option on offense as the QB/RB tandem will have a chance to carry the Titans and new head coach Robert Saleh into the future.