Dustin Baker’s Final NFL Mock Draft | 2026

Each year, in addition to various Minnesota Vikings-themed mock drafts, we get one on record for all the league. This is the last mock draft of 2026 — the leaguewide version for Round 1. The board is set.

Pandemonium is next. This year may be more unpredictable than most, as the NFL shortened the clock between picks , and several teams are hoping to trade down. Final Forecast for Every Pick in Round 1 Not limited to the Vikings, here’s a full NFL mock draft.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) watches from the sideline during a tense moment late in the game on Nov. 28, 2025, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, as the Hoosiers battled Purdue in a rivalry matchup, with Mendoza tracking the action and awaiting his next opportunity. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images.

1 — Las Vegas Raiders The Pick: Fernando Mendoza (QB) | Indiana The first pick of the draft is inevitable. Mendoza gives the Raiders a legitimate shot at their quarterback of the future, which in turn allows the rest of their plans to fall into place. Any other choice would be an earth-shattering surprise; Las Vegas didn’t clear the runway solely for Kirk Cousins or a mid-round QB.