2026 NFL Mock Draft No. 11-15: Top running back prospect lands in the NFC East
No. 11: New England Patriots– Keldric Faulk, ED, Auburn
With Tyson off the board, the Patriots address one of their other top needs with the selection of Auburn’s Keldric Faulk. Coming off a 7-sack season in leading the Tigers’ defense, Faulk entered the 2025 season as one of the top edge rush prospects. With Keon White struggling to get on the field, the Patriots upgrade at the position with Faulk, a player Mike Vrabel will love.
No. 12: Baltimore Ravens – Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
Another team who will probably not be drafting this high are the Baltimore Ravens. Known for their ability to identify solid picks no matter where they are drafting, they use this pick on Clemson’s Peter Woods. Not a top need position wise, but a talented defender the Ravens won’t be able to pass up on and a player who would flourish playing along the defensive line along with Nnamdi Madubuike and Travis Jones.
No. 13: Dallas Cowboys – Jeremiyah Love, HB, Notre Dame
With the first of their two first round picks, the Dallas Cowboys get their running back with the selection of Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love with the No. 13 overall pick. Although not off to the best start this season with the Fighting Irish, Love is a dual threat running back with the talent to take over on offense. Love so far has just 127 rushing yards through 3 games for Notre Dame but is coming off a season in which he rushed for 1,125 yards with an additional 237 yards catching the ball.
No. 14: Washington Commanders – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The first cornerback off the board is Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy. The Commanders continue to build on defense with the selection of one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. At 6-foot-0, 193 pounds, McCoy is a defensive back with great instincts in coverage and around the ball. He is also a player who can return the ball given his speed. With Marshon Lattimore signed through 2026, the Commanders will have an opportunity to put together a top-level duo at cornerback to help them compete in the NFC East.
No. 15: Cleveland Browns via Jacksonville– Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami (FL)
The third tackle off the board is Miami’s Francis Mauigua. The Browns will use their second pick on the big tackle who could replace Jack Conklin who will be a free agent in 2026. Not to be confused with Francisco Mauigoa, Francis is a 6-foot-6, 315-pound powerhouse who plays with athleticism and anchors strength at his position against bull rush defenders.