2026 NFL mock draft: Kiper, Miller, Reid, Yates on Rounds 1-3 - ESPN

To kick off April, we put our four NFL draft analysts to the test with something new — a three-round, rotating 2026 mock draft. Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates took turns making selections through the top 100 picks — Kiper kicked us off with the Raiders, followed by Miller, Reid and Yates, before swinging back around to Mel.

But we added a twist to this mock draft. This isn't a straight prediction of how things will play out. Our analysts leaned more heavily on what they would personally do at each slot, playing more of a general manager role for all 32 teams, rather than projecting what they think will ultimately happen. They used their personal rankings to guide them, along with the latest buzz in the scouting industry. (No potential trades were made in this exercise, and each analyst made 25 selections.)

Here are all 100 picks, and be sure to check out «NFL Draft Daily» for more (Thursday, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN2). (Compensatory picks are marked with an asterisk.)

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Kiper's pick: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

Should we just start mock drafts at No. 2 at this point? The Raiders need a quarterback solution, and Mendoza has the tools to be a franchise guy. Lock it in.

Miller's pick: Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State

I have the Jets opting for the upside of Reese over the proven production of Texas Tech's David Bailey. Reese has double-digit sack potential in the NFL and can be a versatile player for coach Aaron Glenn.

Reid's pick: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

The Cardinals signed Elijah Wilkinson, but that shouldn't keep them from drafting a long-term solution at right tackle. Mauigoa is a