2026 Draft discussion thread

[cdumler7]

The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2026. Here's a look at our first 2026 mock draft as of April 29, 2025.

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I have my doubts that Arch Manning will be coming out in this draft. NIL money is good for him and we are seeing QB's need more time at the college level if they expect to do anything good at the NFL level.

Edge for the Broncos makes sense. No clue what will be happening with Bonitto and as much as I like Cooper, he is still a very replaceable piece. I think the big one that can really eliminate this need though this year is Ellis. Let's say he ends up taking a nice step forward and beats out Cooper for the starting edge spot and shows he is a top-20 pass rusher. I would then pay Bonitto and feel like that 1-2 punch would be a great one moving forward.

 

[femurovjr]

@Draft Crazy where is your excitement for the draft

 

[Draft Crazy]

@Draft Crazy where is your excitement for the draft

My excitement is high. I think overall it will be a better draft then 2025. 25 wasn't bad but the the first round overall was probably a little down compared to most years past. It had some depth, Day 3 wasn't much different in terms of value from Round 3, IMO.

This draft seems pretty legit to me a year ahead.

 

[femurovjr]

I don't see you out here yelling draft, not very excited imo

 

[nflbronco]

LB in draft you like for Denver who should we be watching out for?

 

[Mountain Bronco]

I have my doubts that Arch Manning will be coming out in this draft. NIL money is good for him and we are seeing QB's need more time at the college level if they expect to do anything good at the NFL level.

Edge for the Broncos makes sense. No clue what will be happening with Bonitto and as much as I like Cooper, he is still a very replaceable piece. I think the big one that can really eliminate this need though this year is Ellis. Let's say he ends up taking a nice step forward and beats out Cooper for the starting edge spot and shows he is a top-20 pass rusher. I would then pay Bonitto and feel like that 1-2 punch would be a great one moving forward.

They just extended Cooper though and his cap hits through 2026 wouldn't be great for a release.