NFL Draft Mock: Shocking Trades, Big Moves

On April 6th, the 2026 NFL Draft is just weeks away on April 23rd in Pittsburgh, and

teams are locking in their big boards after.

Pro days wrapped up.

USA Today's sports dropped a fresh mock with realistic trades baked in, starting with

the Las Vegas Raiders grabbing quarterback Fernando Mendoza from.

Indiana 1.

The Highsman winner in National Cham could pair nicely with new vet Kurt Cousins to reboot

their franchise.

The athletes are shaking things up early, like the Cowboys jumping from Arizona spot to

snag pass rusher David Bailey at 3.

While Arizona maneuvers, back for offensive lineman Francis Maugo a later.

You've got the browns eyeing wide out carnal tape at 6.

Titans taking running back Jeremiah Love, at 4, and Giants landing safety Caleb Downs

at.

5.

Offseason deals such as Trent McDuffy heading to the Rams and DJ Moore to the bills opened

these needs.

Fans and execs are buzzing about how these moves fit rebuilding squads.

The jets, picking at 2, might grab edge rusher or Vell Reese for instant upside while Washington

eyes linebacker Sonny Stiles at 7 to fill A. Fred Warner type role.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called out their week 2025 defense, so Bailey's 14 and a half

sacks makes sense for a win now push around.

Back press god deeper in Kansas City targets tackle Caden Proctor to protect Patrick Mahomes

post ACL bangles fortified Joe burrow with guard Oliva Vega, Iowane and Rams trade up for

big body receiver Denzel Boston amid receiver room drama Arizona even pops back for quarterback

Ty Simpson at 20 betting on his SEC passing records as a steal with visits open until

April 15th expect more trades once pick start flying.

This mock shows GMs gaming every angle to nail their roster rebuilds.