Chiefs land Sonny Styles, Rueben Bain to Cowboys in trade-heavy 2026 NFL mock draft

Former Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles was among the top performers at the 2026 NFL scouting combine. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI MIAMI, April 13 (UPI) -- Fernando Mendoza and Arvell Reese sit atop my latest 2026 NFL mock draft, but major ripples are projected later, with five potential trades. The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh.

The New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs are among the teams with multiple first-round picks, which they could use for draft-day trade ammunition. The Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars do not own first-round selections, but could complete transactions to change that status. Version 2.

0 of my mock draft takes into account performances at the scouting combine and pro days and off-season trades and free agent signings. Former Miami Hurricanes star Rueben Bain Jr. (4) is among the top edge rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft class.

File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI My projected first round features nine offensive linemen, seven edge rushers, five wide receivers, three cornerbacks, three safeties, two linebackers, two quarterbacks and a running back. NFL Mock Draft Former Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is among the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class. File Photo by Mike Zarrilli/UPI 1.