2026 NFL DRAFT
// Final mock vs actual · Round 1 · accountability index
This hub collects everything we publish for the 2026 first round: leaderboard, analyst-vs-analyst score sheet, pick-by-pick results, and a short editorial recap of the surprises that moved the board.
Leader after scoring: Todd McShay (The Ringer) — trust 21, 4 exact to slot. See the full rankings.
Sources & references
Links to the outlets we used for actual draft results and for third-party accuracy roundups (their scoring ≠ MockGrader). Per-analyst final mock links appear on rankings, compare, and each analyst card.
Fernando Mendoza went first overall; Carnell Tate at #4 was a major surprise; Kansas City traded up from #9 to #6 for Mansoor Delane; nine offensive linemen went in Round 1.
Actual draft results
Final mock draft inputs
- ESPN — Mel Kiper Jr. final mock (opens in new tab)
- Yahoo Sports / Sporting News — Brugler, McShay, Jeremiah comparison (opens in new tab)
- Bleacher Report — Schrager, Kiper, McShay comparison (opens in new tab)
- Bleacher Report — consensus mock (opens in new tab)
- NFL.com — Daniel Jeremiah final mock (opens in new tab)