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The Dallas Cowboys might be ready to admit they made a mistake in the first round recently, which is the basis for their selection in a recent 2026 NFL mock draft.

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Field Yates put together his Round 1 mock draft for the 2026 event, and he included 11 SEC football standouts in the first 32 picks. That’s a lower number than we’ve seen the SEC produce in recent years, so we’ll see if more guys work their way into the Round 1 mix this fall.

In our latest mock draft update, a huge run on quarterbacks leaves the Steelers without an option in the first round so they go with Cam Heyward's replacement instead.

Yes, Archie Manning recently stated that his grandson will stay at Texas for at least two seasons, a belief many in the scouting community share. But ultimately, Arch is eligible to declare in 2026, and if he performs up to his potential, he might just have to consider the NFL leap in this coming draft class. So I'm including him ... for now.

ESPN named two college quarterbacks who could lead the Pittsburgh Steelers once Aaron Rodgers retires from the NFL.

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

ESPN's Field Yates has the Chicago Bears turning their attention to defense in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.