Reid mock 1/6/26

[Risen Star]

For this mock draft, we know the order for pick Nos. 1-18 but then used ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) to project the order for Nos. 19-32, covering slots for the 14 NFL playoff teams

1. Las Vegas Raiders - Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2. New York Jets - Dante Moore QB Oregon
3. Arizona Cardinals - Francis Mauigoa T/G Miami
4. Tennessee Titans - Arvell Reese EDGE/LB Ohio St.
5. New York Giants - Carnell Tate WR Ohio St.
6. Cleveland Browns - Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona St.
7. Washington (Red)skins - David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech
8. New Orleans Saints - Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
9. Kansas City Chiefs - Rueben Bain Jr. DL Miami
10. Cincinnati Bengals - Caleb Downs S Ohio St.
11. Miami Dolphins - Spencer Fano T Utah

12. Dallas Cowboys - Sonny Styles LB Ohio St.
The Cowboys desperately need defensive help, and Styles would give them a building block at the spine of their defense, which allowed a league-high 30.1 points per game in 2025. He would be a massive upgrade to Kenneth Murray Jr., who struggled in every way imaginable this season after being acquired from the Titans. Styles plays an attacking style that uses his excellent instincts, range and awareness. He's a wrap-up-and-finish run defender and an able blitzer (six sacks in 2024) who can create negative plays in the backfield.

13. Los Angeles Rams (Atlanta) - Makai Lemon WR USC
14. Baltimore Ravens - Peter Woods DT Clemson
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
16. New York Jets (Indianapolis) - Kayden McDonald DT Ohio St.
17. Detroit Lions - Caleb Lomu T Utah
18. Minnesota Vikings - Mansoor Delane CB LSU
19. Carolina Panthers - Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
20. Chicago Bears - Cashius Howell EDGE Texas A&M
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - KC Concepcion WR Texas A&M
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Kadyn Proctor T Alabama
23. San Francisco 49ers - Denzel Boston WR Washington
24. Buffalo Bills - CJ Allen LB Georgia

25. Dallas Cowboys (Green Bay) - Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
McCoy did not play at all this season after suffering an ACL tear last January. That makes him a tough evaluation, as scouts have varying opinions on when he should come off the board, but one could argue that he had top-10 potential entering the season. While he won't likely be that, the Cowboys need reinforcements at cornerback, especially after releasing former Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs. McCoy would be a worthy pick at this spot even with the knee injury questions, and the Cowboys have taken players in similar situations in the past (such as cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. last year).

26. Philadelphia Eagles - Brandon Cisse CB South Carolina
27. Houston Texans - A'Mauri Washington DT Oregon
28. Cleveland Browns (Jacksonville) - Olaivavega Ioane G Penn St.
29. New England Patriots - Montayo Uiagalelei EDGE Oregon
30. Los Angeles Rams - Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
31. Denver Broncos - Jake Golday LB Cincinnati
32. Seattle Seahawks - Colton Hood CB Tennessee

 

[Bigdog]

Would love to trade that 25th pick for some extra picks and a 1st next year. Hopefully they’re some takers

 

[Landryhat73]

Like this mock - need to get an edge in free agency or through trade if its not addressed in the draft.

 

[J-man]

As bad as the defense was this year, and it was horrible. One of the main things that stood out as completely and obviously inept was our pass rush. We couldn't get any pressure against good teams when we needed it. That made every other weakness stand out even more.

Not addressing that major hole with the top pick is probably a really bad decision IMHO
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[Cowboyny]

For this mock draft, we know the order for pick Nos. 1-18 but then used ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) to project the order for Nos. 19-32, covering slots for the 14 NFL playoff teams

1. Las Vegas Raiders - Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2. New York Jets - Dante Moore QB Oregon
3. Arizona Cardinals - Francis Mauigoa T/G Miami
4. Tennessee Titans - Arvell Reese EDGE/LB Ohio St.
5. New York Giants - Carnell Tate WR Ohio St.
6. Cleveland Browns - Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona St.
7. Washington (Red)skins - David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech
8. New Orleans Saints - Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
9. Kansas City Chiefs - Rueben Bain Jr. DL Miami
10. Cincinnati Bengals - Caleb Downs S Ohio St.
11. Miami Dolphins - Spencer Fano T Utah

12. Dallas Cowboys - Sonny Styles LB Ohio St.
The Cowboys desperately need defensive help, and Styles would give them a building block at the spine of their defense, which allowed a league-high 30.1 points per game in 2025. He would be a massive upgrade to Kenneth Murray Jr., who struggled in every way imaginable this season after being acquired from the Titans. Styles plays an attacking style that uses his excellent instincts, range and awareness. He's a wrap-up-and-finish run defender and an able blitzer (six sacks in 2024) who can create negative plays in the backfield.

13. Los Angeles Rams (Atlanta) - Makai Lemon WR USC
14. Baltimore Ravens - Peter Woods DT Clemson
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
16. New York Jets (Indianapolis) - Kayden McDonald DT Ohio St.
17. Detroit Lions - Caleb Lomu T Utah
18. Minnesota Vikings - Mansoor Delane CB LSU
19. Carolina Panthers - Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
20. Chicago Bears - Cashius Howell EDGE Texas A&M
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - KC Concepcion WR Texas A&M
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Kadyn Proctor T Alabama
23. San Francisco 49ers - Denzel Boston WR Washington
24. Buffalo Bills - CJ Allen LB Georgia

25. Dallas Cowboys (Green Bay) - Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
McCoy did not play at all this season after suffering an ACL tear last January. That makes him a tough evaluation, as scouts have varying opinions on when he should come off the board, but one could argue that he had top-10 potential entering the season. While he won't likely be that, the Cowboys need reinforcements at cornerback, especially after releasing former Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs. McCoy would be a worthy pick at this spot even with the knee injury questions, and the Cowboys have taken players in similar situations in the past (such as cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. last year).

26. Philadelphia Eagles - Brandon Cisse CB South Carolina
27. Houston Texans - A'Mauri Washington DT Oregon
28. Cleveland Browns (Jacksonville) - Olaivavega Ioane G Penn St.
29. New England Patriots - Montayo Uiagalelei EDGE Oregon
30. Los Angeles Rams - Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
31. Denver Broncos - Jake Golday LB Cincinnati
32. Seattle Seahawks - Colton Hood CB Tennessee

If you get a pass rusher in fa, this is an excellent 1st rd.

 

[Kolemmitt]

Like this draft

While I agree that we need a DE, we can't reach for one if there are better prospects at different positions.

We need two defensive stars from the first round. The other holes can be filled via FA or even a trade.

 

[TheDank]

Hmm I need to watch Golday if he's popping up as a late first round candidate.

Styles is nice, but Bain and Downs got tantalizingly close.

 

[baltcowboy]

For this mock draft, we know the order for pick Nos. 1-18 but then used ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) to project the order for Nos. 19-32, covering slots for the 14 NFL playoff teams

1. Las Vegas Raiders - Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2. New York Jets - Dante Moore QB Oregon
3. Arizona Cardinals - Francis Mauigoa T/G Miami
4. Tennessee Titans - Arvell Reese EDGE/LB Ohio St.
5. New York Giants - Carnell Tate WR Ohio St.
6. Cleveland Browns - Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona St.
7. Washington (Red)skins - David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech
8. New Orleans Saints - Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
9. Kansas City Chiefs - Rueben Bain Jr. DL Miami
10. Cincinnati Bengals - Caleb Downs S Ohio St.
11. Miami Dolphins - Spencer Fano T Utah

12. Dallas Cowboys - Sonny Styles LB Ohio St.
The Cowboys desperately need defensive help, and Styles would give them a building block at the spine of their defense, which allowed a league-high 30.1 points per game in 2025. He would be a massive upgrade to Kenneth Murray Jr., who struggled in every way imaginable this season after being acquired from the Titans. Styles plays an attacking style that uses his excellent instincts, range and awareness. He's a wrap-up-and-finish run defender and an able blitzer (six sacks in 2024) who can create negative plays in the backfield.

13. Los Angeles Rams (Atlanta) - Makai Lemon WR USC
14. Baltimore Ravens - Peter Woods DT Clemson
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
16. New York Jets (Indianapolis) - Kayden McDonald DT Ohio St.
17. Detroit Lions - Caleb Lomu T Utah
18. Minnesota Vikings - Mansoor Delane CB LSU
19. Carolina Panthers - Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
20. Chicago Bears - Cashius Howell EDGE Texas A&M
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - KC Concepcion WR Texas A&M
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Kadyn Proctor T Alabama
23. San Francisco 49ers - Denzel Boston WR Washington
24. Buffalo Bills - CJ Allen LB Georgia

25. Dallas Cowboys (Green Bay) - Jermod McCoy CB Tennessee
McCoy did not play at all this season after suffering an ACL tear last January. That makes him a tough evaluation, as scouts have varying opinions on when he should come off the board, but one could argue that he had top-10 potential entering the season. While he won't likely be that, the Cowboys need reinforcements at cornerback, especially after releasing former Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs. McCoy would be a worthy pick at this spot even with the knee injury questions, and the Cowboys have taken players in similar situations in the past (such as cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. last year).

26. Philadelphia Eagles - Brandon Cisse CB South Carolina
27. Houston Texans - A'Mauri Washington DT Oregon
28. Cleveland Browns (Jacksonville) - Olaivavega Ioane G Penn St.
29. New England Patriots - Montayo Uiagalelei EDGE Oregon
30. Los Angeles Rams - Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
31. Denver Broncos - Jake Golday LB Cincinnati
32. Seattle Seahawks - Colton Hood CB Tennessee

Why does Reid have us picking a 25? The Packers pick is currently at 20. Did he have us making a trade.

 

[Risen Star]

Why does Reid have us picking a 25? The Packers pick is currently at 20. Did he have us making a trade.

For this mock draft, we know the order for pick Nos. 1-18 but then used ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) to project the order for Nos. 19-32, covering slots for the 14 NFL playoff teams.

 

[WillieBeamen]

Another corner coming of a knee injury

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Bains, Downs and Fano all taken immediately before,,, kinda makes you wish they hadn't insisted on beating Washington.

Good linebackers are essential of course, but I've never considered them to be top of the draft selections unless they are insanely good MLBs

 

[Hawkeye0202]

This is OK but I'm having second thoughts about taking an LBer at 12. I'm not convinced Allen or Hill won't give me the same or similar impact as Styes with a lower pick. Instead, at 12, I'm starting to think maybe go BAP, regardless of position OR trade down a few spots and take the best defensive available.

** it appears post-season games have hurt Reese's stock a bit.........I would def draft him with 12
** Something tells me we could have a choice of Downs or Bian at 12

 

[Aven8]

Bains and Chris Jones?!….

 

[reddyuta]

watch out for Cisse,I predict he will shoot into the top half of the draft after Combine and he can play.