2026 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 11-20

The Seahawks are a well-rounded team but are definitely in need of some pass-rush help making Faulk the perfect addition for Mike McDonald and this Seahawks' defense.

No. 13: New England Patriots

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate will go at pick No. 13 to the Patriots. With the lackluster depth at the receiver position mixed with the off-the-field things going on with the current WR1, Stefon Diggs, getting their franchise QB Drake Maye a versatile receiver seems like the logical choice. Tate excels at timing and being able to create separation. Despite being somewhat hidden in the midst of Ohio State’s deep wide receiver room, he was still able to put up 52 receptions and almost 750 yards. With a more established role this upcoming season and if he can put his talents on full display, the Patriots will be sprinting to the podium to select him and pair him with Maye.

No. 14: Arizona Cardinals

With pick No. 14 I have the Cardinals taking Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. Bain is a physical specimen, listed at 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds, he has elite speed for his size which he uses to his full advantage. In limited reps last season with the Hurricanes, he still put up 25 tackles and four sacks. He may not seem like a first round pick, but I think he will have a massive 2025 season and jump up many draft boards. He will be a dream fit next to Josh Sweat and Walter Nolen on that Cardinals' defensive line.

No. 15: Dallas Cowboys

With the 15th pick in the 2026 NFL draft, I have the Cowboys selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. This is a very Jerry Jones-type pick as running backs rarely go in round one, but Love is a phenomenal prospect. He practically carried the Fighting Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship last season putting up 1,100 yards, 17 touchdowns and almost 7 yards per carry on the ground. The Cowboys have Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders as their current backs. They will desperately need an upgrade next offseason. If he can replicate these amazing numbers this season the Cowboys will be lucky if he is there to take.

No. 16: Pittsburgh Steelers

At pick No. 16, the Steelers will take Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik. It is apparent that the Steelers need a quarterback even if they sign Aaron Rodgers—he is old and not the long-term answer. Mike Tomlin still somehow wins a lot of games even with below-par QB play, meaning they won’t be in a position to draft a top QB, but Klubnik is still a very good player. 

Last season for the Tigers he had 36 touchdowns to only six interceptions and is very versatile on the ground as well. He is the perfect type of QB for Tomlin and this offense, and I think they balked on the QBs in this year's draft in hopes of grabbing Klubnik or another QB in the 2026 draft class.

No. 17: Chicago Bears

At pick No. 17 I have the Bears taking edge LT Overton from Alabama. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound beast wreaks havoc in the run game for the Crimson Tide as well as being a solid all-around pass-rusher. He will be stepping into a full-time starting role this upcoming season for Alabama. If he can pair, his high motor with continued success on the field he could be looked at as a top overall prospect in the whole class that the Bears would be thrilled to get their hands on. The Bears addressed offense this past draft to please Ben Johnson and Caleb WIlliams, but adding another pass rusher in next year's draft could make them one of the most complete and well-rounded teams in the entire NFL.

No. 18: Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings will take Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy with the 18th pick in the draft. The Vikings have been in need of a true lock-down number one corner for quite a few years now, and McCoy is the perfect candidate to fill that hole. He has elite speed and can fly around the field, getting to any ball. He had nine passes defensed and four interceptions last season for the Volunteers despite rarely being targeted. With a strong 2025 season he will be a perfect fit for Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings for years to come.

No. 19: Houston Texans

The Texans select Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks with the 19th overall pick. The 6-foot-6, 330-pounder moves exceptionally well for his size and is great at getting up to bat balls down. He had five sacks and two forced fumbles last season for the Gators and looks to build on that so he can become a first round lock 10 months from now. The Texans are in need of a stalwart up front on that defensive line, and I can see head coach, DeMeco Ryans falling in love with Banks and making him a Texan next April.

No. 20: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

With the 20th pick in the 2026 draft I have the Buccaneers selecting Oregon edge rusher Matayo Uiagelelei. I believed the Buccaneers should have gone defense in round one this year, but instead took wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who is a phenomenal player but doesn’t fill their pass-rush hole. 

The Bucs' defense is what is holding them back from taking that next step, and Uiagelelei can help with that. Last season for the Ducks he posted 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 40 tackles. Another dominate year like that, and he will be the Buccaneers dream selection at pick No. 20.

If the 2026 draft pans out like this all of these teams will be ecstatic at their selections and their futures in this league.