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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. 26:  Buffalo Bills – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

2026 NFL Draft prospect KC Concepcion
Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

New head coach Joe Brady will be focused on adding more weapons to Josh Allen’s arsenal.  Texas A&M touchdown maker KC Concepcion adds speed and a play-after-the catch dynamic that will make the Bills’ offense multidimensional in their attack.

Current Pro Comparison: Jayden Reed


No. 27: San Francisco 49ers– T.J. Parker, ED, Clemson

2026 NFL Draft prospect T.J. Parker
Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The 49ers add more depth at edge rusher with the selection of T.J. Parker who has created buzz at the Senior Bowl.  That buzz could take him off the board sooner, but if he’s on the board, the 49ers add a player who was considered a top 10 prospect prior to the 2025 college football season.

Current Pro Comparison: Bradley Chubb


No. 28: Houston Texans – Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama

2026 NFL Draft prospect Kadyn Proctor
Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Big, powerful and elite in run blocking, Kadyn Proctor adds both athleticism and strength to the Houston Texans offensive line with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.  Proctor will need to improve his pass protection consistency, but given his size and overall skillset, should be a win for the Texans O-line.

Current Pro Comparison: JC Latham


No. 29: Los Angeles Rams – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

2026 NFL Draft prospect Brandon Cisse
South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Brandon Cisse | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

With their second first round pick, the Los Angeles Rams select South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse.  Great in man coverage, the 6-foot-0, 190-pound defensive back has both the size and skillset to satisfy the Rams need for a boundary corner.

Current Pro Comparison: Darius Slay


No. 30: Denver Broncos – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Kenyon Sadiq is the top-rated tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft
Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Broncos land the top tight end in the draft in Kenyon Sadiq.  An athletic playmaker with extreme after the catch ability, the Oregon connection between Bo Nix and Sadiq has the potential of wreaking havoc against opposing defenses in the AFC West for years to come.

Current Pro Comparison: Trey McBride


No. 31: New England Patriots – Caleb Lomu, T, Utah

2026 NFL prospect Caleb Lomu
Utah Utes offensive lineman Caleb Lomu | Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Patriots have made it clear they aren’t moving Will Campbell inside.  But they still need a young tackle on the right side of the line to possibly replace veteran Morgan Moses.  The selection of Utah’s Caleb Lomu fulfills that need while also giving the Patriots a starting left tackle option if they have no other choice but to make Campbell a guard.  Whatever means necessary to protect Drake Maye.

Current Pro Comparison: Tyler Guyton


No. 32: Seattle Seahawks – Akheem Mesidor, ED, Miami (FL)

2026 NFL Draft prospect Akheem Mesidor
Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Let’s say the Super Bowl champions can retain most of their cornerbacks pending free agency.  The next area they will look to add depth in the draft is at edge rusher.  With the selection of Akheem Mesidor, “The Dark Side” defense adds more speed and force off the edge and has the versatility to bring that same heat from the interior of the defensive line. 

Current Pro Comparison: Bryce Huff

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