NFL mock draft 2026: Vikings, Rams, Cardinals & Jets first-round picks

NFL Mock Draft 2026 sees struggling teams like the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals securing top picks, while playoff teams fill in for later slots. ESPN’s analyst predicts key prospects like Dillon Thieneman for the Minnesota Vikings and Blake Miller for the Los Angeles Rams, pairing franchise needs with promising young talent.

By DR. ARATI KULKARNI SRIVASTAVA