NFL Draft Mocks: Mid-Round Picks Heating Up

0:00On March 23rd, two weeks into NFL free agency, the big spending has slowed down across the league. Teams are now shifting focus to the upcoming draft, with just one month into the 2026 NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh. Mock drafts are heating up, especially for the late second round pick at number 47 and the late third rounder at number 78. Pro days for college prospects are in full swing, and more player visits to team facilities are coming soon. Major free agent deals often wait until after the draft anyway, since they no longer affect compensatory picks at that point. Experts from places like NFL.com, CBS Sports, and USA Today show a mix of predictions. Linebackers and Y receivers keep popping up for pick 47, with names like Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez and Indiana's Elijah Serrat getting. Recent nods. The latest mocks from mid-march highlight rising talents such as. Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. at 47, and Arkansas running back Mike.

1:01Washington Jr. at 78. Variety like this keeps things unpredictable as boards shake out. With free agency in the rear view and draft season wrapping up, these mid-round projections give a glimpse of how teams might build depth come April.