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2026 NFL Mock Draft goes wild with 3 trades, Bengals make biggest move

Big offseason trades spill into the 2026 NFL Draft.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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No. 11: Miami Dolphins – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

2026 NFL Draft prospect Jordyn Tyson
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

After the trade of Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins shift their focus with the No. 11 overall pick on a player who can be a big play weapon in the offense when healthy.  At 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, Tyson has the size, the overall tools and the physicality on the outside to be a top-level receiver in the NFL.  The key obviously is heath.


No. 12: Dallas Cowboys – Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

Dillon Thieneman to the Dallas Cowboys in 2026 NFL Draft
Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Emerging as the second-best safety behind Caleb Downs, former Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman lands with the Cowboys at No. 12.  A versatile defender in the secondary with leadership skills, the Cowboys get a solid, pro bowl caliber safety who could lead the defensive backfield for years to come.


No. 13: Los Angeles Rams, via Atlanta– Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami (FL)

2026 NFL Draft prospect Francis Mauigoa
Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Rams secure their left tackle spot with the selection of Francis Mauigoa.  In trading for Trent McDuffie to take care of their top corner needs, the Rams have the luxury of grabbing an elite pass protector like Mauigoa who has the versatility to play either tackle spots or even slide inside to guard.


No. 14: Minnesota Vikings, via Baltimore – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

2026 NFL Draft prospect Mansoor Delane
LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

The Vikings get aggressive and trade up with one of the top corners still on the board.  With the No. 14 overall pick, the Vikings select LSU’s Mansoor Delane to address their secondary needs.  With an elite press man coverage skillset and natural instincts as a pass coverage defender, Delane has lockdown corner written all over him.


No. 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Akheem Mesidor, ED, Miami (FL)

Buccaneers select Akheem Mesidor in the 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Buccaneers continue to build on defense with the selection of Akheem Mesidor.  The Buccaneers can go in a few directions here, but with a fast, powerful edge rusher like Mesidor on the board, they take the opportunity to add fuel off the edge.  Playing in Miami alongside Rueben Bain Jr,, Mesidor racked up12.5 sacks, 63 total tackles and 17.5 tackles for a loss in 15 games.

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