2026 NFL Mock Draft 11-15: Chiefs, Cowboys score big with Clemson defensive stars
No. 11: Minnesota Vikings – Jeremiyah Love, HB, Notre Dame
The Vikings may still need to address the QB position, but if they still have belief in the development in J.J. McCarthy, they will use this pick to add another great playmaker to the offense. With the selection of Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love who is clearly the best running back prospect in the draft, the Vikings get a player who can change a game with any touch of the football. If they take care of the QB position and keep Justin Jefferson happy, watch out for the Vikings in 2026!
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No. 12: Miami Dolphins – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The Miami Dolphins are playing better in the 2025 NFL season, but changes will be in the forefront for this AFC squad in the offseason. One area they need to address is the cornerback position. With the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, they select Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy who is working his way back from injury, but when healthy is highly touted as one of the top cornerback prospects in college football.
No. 13: Dallas Cowboys– Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
With the first of their first-round picks, the Cowboys select the best player available in Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods. The Cowboys can address another need with this pick, but there will be intrigue in adding the versatility of Woods to the defensive line alongside Quinnen Williams.
No. 14: Kansas City Chiefs– T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson
The Chiefs start their roster reset with the selection of T.J. Parker. That is back-to-back Clemson defenders off the board in the middle of this first round. Although his production dipped in 2025, Parker is still one of the best pass rushers in the draft given his combination of size, power and technique. If the right defensive coordinator dips into his ability, he can morph into a Pro-Bowl caliber defender at the next level. Here’s looking at you, Steve Spagnuolo.
No. 15: Pittsburgh Steelers – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Steelers need a quarterback but given their position in the 2026 NFL Draft and the top QBs off the board at this point, the team addresses the wide receiver position with the selection of Ohio State’s Carnell Tate. An explosive deep ball threat, the Steelers find the perfect complement to D.K. Metcalf and gives whoever takes over at QB one of the most dangerous duos at the position in 2026.