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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Which prospects rise or fall in pre-NFL Combine predictions

NFL teams find their next key positional stars.
Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr.
Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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No. 11: Miami Dolphins – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

Jermod McCoy one of the top cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft
Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy | Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Dolphins go cornerback to begin their Jeff Hafley era.  Despite missing the 2025 college football season recovering from an ACL tear, Jermod McCoy is as good as they come when healthy.  An elite corner who is a turnover machine, the selection of McCoy at No. 11 will prove to be a no-brainer type move for Hafley and the Dolphins.

Current Pro Comparison: Joe Haden


No. 12: Dallas Cowboys – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

2026 NFL Draft prospect Sonny Styles
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Another Ohio State prospect goes off the board at No. 12.  Safety turned linebacker, Sonny Styles has been a popular choice for a Dallas Cowboys team looking to rejuvenate the defensive side of the ball.  With the first of two first round picks, they get a good one in Styles who is a high-level playmaker who can make an impact as a downhill linebacker or side-to-side linebacker who can make plays in coverage.

Current Pro Comparison: Devin Lloyd


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

2026 NFL Draft prospect Francis Mauigoa
Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Rams find their future star at tackle with the selection of Francis Mauigoa who falls a bit to them at No. 13.  Great in pass protection, the 6-foot-6, 315-pound tackle is the ideal replacement for retired right tackle Rob Havenstein.

Current Pro Comparison: Penei Sewell


No. 14: Baltimore Ravens – Peter Woods, DL, Clemson

2026 NFL Draft prospect Peter Woods
Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The upside of Peter Woods makes him too good to resist for the Baltimore Ravens with the No. 14 overall pick.  Edge rusher is a huge need, but Woods is a versatile force along the defensive line who can get pressure on the quarterback wherever he lines up.

Current Pro Comparison: Jeffrey Simmons


No. 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keldric Faulk, ED, Auburn

2026 NFL Draft prospect Keldric Faulk
Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Buccaneers take care of their need for an edge rusher and edge setter with the selection of Auburn’s Keldric Faulk.  With his prototypical size at the position along with his excellence in defending the run, Faulk is a three-down defender with the tenacity to be Tampa’s next defensive star.

Current Pro Comparison: Rashan Gary

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