No.6: Dallas Cowboys (from CLE)- David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
The Dallas Cowboys will need to overhaul every level of their defense this offseason. If a player of David Bailey's caliber falls to this point in the draft, they could be aggressive and make a move to get him. Opinions seem to be split on Bailey and how effective he will be, particularly as an every-down player at the next level. But what cannot be questioned is his production. Bailey can, no doubt, get after the quarterback. Using one piece from the trade that sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers to move up for Bailey could help replace at least some of his production, while allowing Dallas to keep another first-rounder in the 2026 NFL Draft, as well as their own first-round pick next year.
No. 7: Washington Commanders - Sonny Style, LB, Ohio State
Consensus 2026 NFL Mock Draft articles have been coming around to making this selection more and more of a possibility. After the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Sonny Styles could make it a reality. A converted safety, Styles is still learning the ins and outs of the linebacker position. There is no question that he has all the tools and instincts to succeed at linebacker, and with NFL coaching, Styles could develop into one of the best in the league for a Washington defense, led by Dan Quinn, that could use another dynamic playmaker.
No. 8:. New Orleans Saints - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
The medical will largely determine where Jordyn Tyson will come off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft. The fact that he will not be participating in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will not help his draft stock.
Sources: Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson won't be doing any on-field workouts or testing at the NFL Combine.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 24, 2026
He continues to work his way back from his in-season hamstring injury.
When healthy, though, Tyson is a dynamic athlete at the wide receiver position. He would be a great complement to Chris Olave as an added weapon for quarterback Tyler Shough, head coach Kellen Moore, and the young, developing New Orleans Saints offense.
No. 9: Kansas City Chiefs - Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Like Caleb Downs, especially after the Combine, Jeremiyah Love could come off the board very early in the 2026 NFL Draft despite the position that he plays. The Kansas City Chiefs offense isn't what it once was, so adding a truly dynamic weapon at the running back position could help get them back into shape, along with the reunion with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, especially with Patrick Mahomes on the mend.
No. 10: Cincinnati Bengals - Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Like I mentioned before with the Cowboys, the Cincinnati Bengals need to address every level of their defense this offseason. What they do in free agency and via trade remains to be seen, but starting the 2026 NFL Draft with a lockdown corner like Mansoor Delane should certainly help.