It’s that time of year again—mock draft season! Matt Miller from ESPN has unveiled his early predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft. As summer rolls in, fans are eager to anticipate the upcoming season, but it’s always exciting to look ahead to the draft next spring.
We’ll kick things off by examining the quarterbacks at the top of the draft board, which is always intriguing. And guess which team is back in the mix?
Without further delay, let’s delve into Miller’s latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, starting in Ohio.
The Cleveland Browns are once again eyeing a quarterback, this time with a serious commitment! Despite having picked Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel in 2025, projections have them landing a franchise signal-caller. Klubnik had a standout season in 2024 and is expected to build on that during the upcoming fall; he could emerge as the top QB prospect in the class.
Mauigoa, who didn’t concede a sack last season, is gaining traction as one of the elite offensive linemen in the draft. The Giants, who picked franchise QB Jaxson Dart this year, will need a franchise tackle in 2026. Mauigoa excels in run blocking and is quickly enhancing his pass protection skills, making him hard to overlook.
Parker, the premier edge rusher of the draft, is projected to land with the Titans. He recorded 11 sacks last season and aims to improve further in 2025. If Tennessee finds themselves in this position, it’s tough to pass on Parker, even with pressing offensive needs.
2026 NFL Mock Draft from ESPN’s Matt Miller
11. Indianapolis Colts: Garrett Nussmeier, QB – LSU
12. Cleveland Browns: Caleb Lomu, OT – Utah
13. Dallas Cowboys: Keldric Faulk, EDGE – Auburn
14. Arizona Cardinals: Antonio Williams, WR – Clemson
15. Miami Dolphins: Jermod McCoy, CB – Tennessee
