2026 NFL Mock Draft 26-32: Broncos land new offensive weapons, a top tackle falls to Patriots
No. 26: Los Angeles Chargers – LT Overton, ED, Alabama
The Chargers add a young edge rusher in LT Overton with the No. 26 overall pick. A versatile lineman, Overton will still need to work on his pass-rushing technique but playing under a coach like Jim Harbaugh and maybe even a veteran like Khalil Mack should help his growth at the next level.
No. 27: Los Angeles Rams – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The Rams use their second pick in the first round to address the secondary. They do that with the selection of Brandon Cisse out of South Carolina. As a player rising up the draft big board, Cisse is a speedy, physical corner who will give the Rams that high impact outside cornerback they have been hungry for.
No. 28: Denver Broncos – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
The Broncos will attempt to move up in the draft to grab Kenyon Sadiq, but when that fails, they stay pat and select KC Concepcion who has been a touchdown maker this season at Texas A&M. His blend of speed and ability to create yards after the catch will fit Sean Payton’s scheme and give Bo Nix another quick target to get the ball to in space.
No. 29: Seattle Seahawks – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
LSU’s Mansoor Delane slides down to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 29. With his high football IQ and positional versatility, Delane is a player the Seahawks will be looking for to reset their secondary following the 2025 NFL season.
No. 30: New York Jets via Indianapolis Colts – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Jets traded away Sauce Gardner for this pick. With the pick they attempt to replace Gardner with the selection of Avieon Terrell. Another one of those Clemson defenders who were higher on the draft big board, Terrell still has the potential to be an elite corner in the NFL. The Jets take a shot here and could unlock what made Terrell one of the top corners in the nation.
No. 31: Philadelphia Eagles – R Mason Thomas, ED, Oklahoma
The Eagles could do anything here but will go edge with the selection of R Mason Thomas out of Oklahoma. Yes, the Eagles landed Jaelan Phillips at the trade deadline, but that doesn’t stop the Eagles from adding to their edge rush rotation. Another undersized edge rusher, Thomas has elite speed and a relentless motor that should make him an instant favorite in Philly.
No. 32: New England Patriots – Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami (FL)
The first surprise here is that Francis Mauigua is still available at the end of the first round. The second surprise is that the Patriots go tackle in the first round of back-to-back drafts. They will keep Will Campbell at left tackle, but the idea here is that the Patriots will need a right tackle. Mauigoa can fill that void. If they ever must slide Campbell inside to guard, they will have a left tackle ready. That’s if Campbell doesn’t continue growing as a top-tier tackle.