2026 NFL Mock Draft: Post-NFL trade deadline predictions – Jets control the board

2026 NFL Mock Draft 26-32: Patriots land elusive big receiver, Broncos reach at tight end

No. 26: Seattle Seahawks – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

The Seahawks take Avieon Terrell with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.  With a need to upgrade and/or add depth in the secondary, Terrell is a player who adds speed as an outside corner as well as the type of physicality the Seahawks love in their secondary defenders.  Terrell will be a 12th man favorite due to that physically and his knack for creating turnovers.

No. 27: Los Angeles Rams – Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama

The Rams will pass on a quarterback at this point in the draft and address their need at tackle.  They get a big one in Kadyn Proctor who is showing his versatility at Alabama.  The big, powerful tackle has not only been used in short yardage situations as a lead fullback, but he also showed off his ability to catch the ball in the screen game.  Sean McVay will have fun utilizing the ability to Proctor.

No. 28: New England Patriots – Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

The Patriots haven’t had luck selecting wide receivers in the first round lately, but Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell II could be the player they have been looking for.  A big, fast receiver with yards after the catch ability, Brazzell II will be a great target for Drake Maye down the field.  If Stefon Diggs sticks around, the Patriots’ offense will be more dynamic with an outside threat and big target like Brazzell II.

No. 29: New York Jets via Indianapolis Colts – Caleb Banks, DL, Florida

The Jets are going to have a tough time replacing Quinnen Williams, but Florida’s Caleb Banks is a young player with the ceiling to be good in the middle of any defensive line.  If not for a foot injury, Banks would be close to a top 10 pick, so the Jets are making a high-reward selection here.  They can use one of their second-round picks to address their cornerback needs.

No. 30: Tampa Bay Buccaneers– Keldric Faulk, ED, Auburn

Keldric Faulk slides all the way down to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 30.  One of the top edge rushers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, Faulk has great size, length, power and athleticism to be a problem at the NFL level.  With his ability to play 3-4 or 4-3, Faulk has the skillset and versatility to excel in Tampa Bay.

No. 31: Philadelphia Eagles – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

The Eagles land KC Concepcion with the No. 31 overall pick.  A player who can score from anywhere on the field, Concepcion won’t replace A.J. Brown if the Eagles move on from the wide receiver but will give the Eagles more explosive opportunities when he is on the field.  He is also a dynamic kick returner.

No. 32: Denver Broncos – Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor

This seems like a reach now, but by the end of the 2025 college football season, Baylor’s Michael Trigg just may be the second-best tight end in the nation, if not the best.  Is he worth a first round pick.  Given where the Broncos are selecting, if they feel he will be off the board early in the second round, they take him here to finally get their pass-catching tight end who is also a red-zone threat.  In a breakout season, Trigg already has 609 yards receiving.