NFL Mock Draft: Post-Free Agency Picks

0:00It's March 17th for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Free agency is wrapping up, shaking up team needs across the league, so it's time for a fresh mock draft of the first round in the 2026. In a failed draft, the Las Vegas Raiders hold firm at number 1, grabbing Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to build around their free agency additions and give him a solid shot at early success. Here this week, the New York Jets address their defense at number 2, with Ohio State linebacker Arville Reese, who can lock down the edge and middle. The Arizona Cardinals follow at 3, pairing another Buckeye, sunny styles, with their young front to boost playmaking range. Fans are buzzing about how these picks fit post-free agency holes, like the Tennessee Titan splashing on Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Loveat, 4 to support quarterback Cam Ward, or the New York Giants adding Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate at 5 to ease pressure on injured

1:02Malik. Neighbors. Ongoing tweaks show teens prioritizing trenches in secondary help, with the Cleveland Browns doubling up on offensive linemen like Miami's Francis. Maui Goa at 6 and later Utah's Kayla Blomu. Kansas City grabs LSU quarterback Mansour Delane at 9 to rebuild their depleted backfield. During the first round, value shines late such as the Washington commanders landing elite safety, Caleb Downs at 7 or the Seattle Seahawks, snagging Tennessee quarterback Colton Hood at 32 to maintain defensive strength after losing key pieces. This episode is supported by our sponsor, relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear. So L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com