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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Shocking Jaylen Waddle trade sparks leaguewide changes

Miami sent their star wideout to Denver on Tuesday morning, and the 1st round of the NFL draft just got even more interesting.
 Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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No. 11: Miami Dolphins – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

2026 NFL Mock draft including the Miami Dolphin selecting Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson
Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The first of their now two selections on Day 1 of the draft, trading away Waddle and releasing Tyreek Hill, has left the Miami receiving room barren, and the extended draft capital they have acquired gives them the luxury to take Jordyn Tyson here. A big-bodied wideout with some big-time potential, the former Sun Devil would slot in as the top target for newly signed QB Malik Willis. A receiver with the chance to assume the production left behind by Hill and Waddle, he would more than warrant a pick this high.


No. 12: Dallas Cowboys – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

2026 NFL Mock draft including the Dallas Cowboy selecting Louisiana State University cornerback Mansoor Delane
Louisiana State University cornerback Mansoor Delane | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Dallas has a need in their secondary, and they could address it in a few different ways with their two 1st rounders. Mansoor Delane, with McCoy gone at this point, would be the best CB on the board at No.12, and has a proven pedigree to bring to the Cowboys' defense. A high-floor corner with some really impressive man coverage tools, he gives them a battle-tested defender who should be able to survive as a boundary corner from the jump.


No. 13: Los Angeles Rams (via ATL) – Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

2026 NFL Mock draft including the Los Angeles Ram selecting Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa
Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

A slide for Francis Mauigoa, who has been projected as high as No. 3 by major draft outlets, might not be the most likely result. With that being said, it's not out of the question. The Miami tackle could be a valuable rotational lineman for Los Angeles early in his career, or even force the issue and swiftly take over their starting right tackle job. For a team built to contend for a Super Bowl, adding some finishing touches to their offensive line would make them that much scarier.


No. 14: Baltimore Ravens – Spencer Fano, OT/OG, Utah

2026 NFL Mock draft including the Baltimore Raven selecting Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano
Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Spencer Fano played tackle at Utah, but his length deficiencies might cause a shift to guard in his future, a position Baltimore is lacking. His talent is undeniable, and the Ravens would be adding an impact lineman with the capability to start as a rookie. Having Linderbaum leave in free agency, the Utes' star could slide into pretty much any interior offensive line position; a luxury that could pay serious dividends.


No. 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Akheem Mesidor, Miami

2026 NFL Mock draft including the Tampa Bay Buccaneer selecting Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor
Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Another Miami draftee, Ahkeem Mesidor has shown to be proficient as both a pass rusher and a run defender, making him a valuable defensive line prospect. Tampa Bay's defensive front was a point of emphasis going into the offseason, and they simply haven't done much to address the EDGE position. This pick gives them extra help in pass rush sets and continues their entire defensive overhaul.

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