2026 NFL Mock Draft | Full Two Rounds of Picks & Predictions for EVERY NFL Team (Ep. 1978)
March 11, 2026
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5 min read2026 NFL Mock Draft: Two Rounds of Picks Before Free Agency Chaos
The FantasyPros crew—Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, Derek Brown, and special guest Trevor Sikkema from PFF and the NFL Stock Exchange—ran a full two-round mock draft just before the 2026 free agency period kicked off, knowing that many of their predictions would be outdated within hours. The exercise was less about getting every pick right and more about capturing the thinking behind each selection: team needs, prospect evaluations, coaching staff preferences, and the domino effects of trades and free agency moves that were already reshaping the league.
The Quarterback Landscape and the Raiders' Reset
The mock draft opened with a foregone conclusion: Fernando Mendoza to the Las Vegas Raiders at number one overall. Sikkema was emphatic that Mendoza is a worthy top pick, even comparing him favorably to Cam Ward from the previous class. "I like Fernando more than I even liked Cam Ward last season," Sikkema said, noting that while Ward has franchise-caliber upside, his fumbles and tendency to hold the ball too long were real concerns. The Raiders' decision to trade Max Crosby, move on from Geno Smith, and start fresh with a new general manager, head coach, and quarterback all on the same timeline was the key context. Sikkema argued that having all three major factors aligned is rare and gives the Raiders the p
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:02) **Show Introduction & Guest Welcome** - Joey P introduces the new "Tailgate" channel and the concept of a looser, post-show football conversation. He brings in Andrew Erickson, Derek Brown, and special guest Trevor Sikkema from PFF/NFL Stock Exchange.
- 2 (04:38) **Pick 1: Raiders Select Fernando Mendoza** - The panel agrees Mendoza is a worthy #1 pick, with Trevor comparing him favorably to Cam Ward. The discussion covers the Raiders' rebuild and the alignment of a new GM, head coach, and quarterback.
- 3 (06:33) **Pick 2: Jets Select Arvell Reese** - Trevor makes a predictive mock pick, choosing the edge rusher over his personal preference, Ruben Bain, to fit the Jets' new 3-4 scheme.
- 4 (09:08) **Picks 3-6: Ohio State Run Begins** - The Cardinals take Sonny Styles (LB), the Titans take David Bailey (Edge), the Giants take Carnell Tate (WR), and the Browns take Caleb Downs (S). The panel notes four Ohio State players in the first six picks.
- 5 (14:25) **Picks 7-10: Love, Bain, Delaney, Falk** - The Commanders take RB Jeremiah Love, the Saints take DL Ruben Bain, the Chiefs take CB Mansor Delaney, and the Bengals take Edge Keldrick Falk.
- 6 (20:01) **Picks 11-15: Trenches, Safety, and a Tight End** - The Dolphins take OL Francis Malinoa, the Cowboys take S Dylan Thieneman, the Rams take OT Monroe Freeling, the Raiders take OL Spencer Fano, and the Buccaneers take TE Kenyon Sadiq.
- 7 (26:46) **Picks 16-22: Linebackers, Edges, and a Wide Receiver** - The Jets take a guard, the Lions take an edge, the Vikings take a safety, the Panthers take an edge, the Cowboys take a corner, and the Steelers take WR Jordan Tyson.
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Show Notes
Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, Derek Brown, and special guest Trevor Sikkema as they take part in a full two round NFL mock draft!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Fernando Mendoza - 0:03:54
Arvell Reese - 0:07:33
Sonny Styles - 0:08:22
David Bailey - 0:09:34
Carnell Tate - 0:09:58
Caleb Downs - 0:11:16
Jeremiyah Love - 0:13:44
Rueben Bain Jr. - 0:15:01
Mansoor Delane - 0:17:07
Keldric Faulk - 0:18:15
Francis Mauigoa - 0:19:29
Dillon Thieneman - 0:20:25
Monroe Freeling - 0:21:08
Spencer Fano - 0:22:00
Kenyon Sadiq - 0:23:33
Olaivavega Ioane - 0:24:36
Akheem Mesidor - 0:25:33
Emanuel McNeil-Warren - 0:26:08
T.J. Parker - 0:26:45
Avieon Terrell - 0:27:20
Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:28:29
Jordyn Tyson - 0:29:29
Zion Young - 0:32:00
Kadyn Proctor - 0:32:24
Makai Lemon - 0:34:06
Anthony Hill - 0:35:34
Omar Cooper Jr. - 0:38:21
Kayden McDonald - 0:38:50
Caleb Banks - 0:39:22
Peter Woods - 0:40:20
KC Concepcion - 0:40:47
D'Angelo Ponds - 0:43:25
Jermod McCoy - 0:44:20
Caleb Lomu - 0:44:51
Denzel Boston - 0:45:09
Blake Miller - 0:45:54
Gennings Dunker - 0:46:30
Max Iheanachor - 0:47:40
Ty Simpson - 0:48:55
Eli Stowers - 0:49:38
AJ Haulcy - 0:51:43
Hard Rock Bet - 0:52:40
Chris Bell - 0:54:24
Christen Miller - 0:56:14
Emmanuel Pregnon - 0:57:54
R Mason Thomas - 0:58:08
Jacob Rodriguez - 0:58:20
Lee Hunter - 0:58:47
Brandon Cisse - 0:59:21
Chase Bisontis - 0:59:44
Cashius Howell - 1:00:16
Caleb Tiernan - 1:01:11
Keith Abney II - 1:01:31
Chris Johnson - 1:02:05
Jake Golday - 1:02:35
Malachi Lawrence - 1:02:48
Gabe Jacas - 1:03:25
Gracen Halton - 1:03:36
Jadarian Price - 1:04:09
Kamari Ramsey - 1:08:25
Keionte Scott - 1:08:33
Domonique Orange - 1:09:22
Derrick Moore - 1:10:22
Chris Brazzell -1:10:40
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