Trending Now - 2026 NFL Draft Insights: Team Mock Drafts and Prospects
WHO:
Christian Kuntz, long snapper for the Pittsburgh Steelers, launched a podcast series featuring interviews with former and current football players from Western Pennsylvania.
Curtis Martin, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, is among the guests on Kuntz's podcast.
Washington Commanders, head coach Dan Quinn, Odafe Oweh, Rueben Bain, Arvell Reese, Jeremiyah Love, Kenyon Sadiq, Mansoor Delane, Sonny Styles.
Minnesota Vikings, Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski, Oregon S Dillon Thieneman, Florida DL Caleb Banks, Toledo S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Clemson CB Avieon Terrell, Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, NFL draft analysts including Nick Baumgardner, Bucky Brooks, Dane Brugler, Max Chadwick, Kyle Crabbs, Tim Crean, Charles Davis, Nate Davis, Brendan Donahue, Luke Easterling, Jamie Eisner, Daniel Flick, Tom Fornelli, Henry McKenna, Matthew Gideon, Jacob Infante, Danny Kelly, Mel Kiper, Jr., Charles McDonald, Nate Tice, Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, Jordan Reid, Geoff Schwartz, Trevor Sikkema, Ryan Wilson, Lance Zierlein, Washington Commanders, head coach Dan Quinn, Odafe Oweh, Arvell Reese, Jeremiyah Love, Kenyon Sadiq, Mansoor Delane, Sonny Styles, Rueben Bain, Caleb Tiernan, Dontay Corleone, Lewis Bond, Ahmaad Moses, Tacario Davis, Nick Caserio.
WHAT:
The San Francisco 49ers received three compensatory selections in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, specifically at No. 133, No. 138, and No. 139 overall.
Fernando Mendoza, quarterback from Indiana, is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza posted a perfect 16-0 record, helping Indiana claim its first national championship and becoming the school's first Heisman Trophy winner.
The Commanders are projected to select Rueben Bain, EDGE, Miami, Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State, and Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame with their picks as of March 10th, 2026.
Rueben Bain led the nation with 83 pressures in the 2025 season and had a 92.8 PFF overall grade, ranking third.
Arvell Reese combined for 112 tackles since 2024, finishing 2025 with 69 combined tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks.
Kenyon Sadiq is noted as a special player and a great weapon for quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Sonny Styles measured in at 6-5, 244 pounds and tested in every event at the NFL Combine.
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23rd to 25th.
The Vikings are projected to select Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon with the 18th overall pick in the draft.
Dillon Thieneman recorded a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and a 41-inch vertical jump at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Thieneman totaled 306 tackles, eight interceptions, and 14 passes defended over three college seasons.
The Commanders are projected to select Rueben Bain, EDGE, Miami, Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State, and Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame with their picks.
Arvell Reese had 69 combined tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks in 2025.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon, ran the fastest tight end time ever at the Combine.
Lewis Bond finished as Boston College's all-time leader in receptions.
Ahmaad Moses had over 100 tackles and five interceptions for SMU in 2025.
WHERE:
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
WHEN:
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23rd to 25th, 2026.
The Commanders' mock draft updates were published on March 10th, 2026.
The NFL Scouting Combine took place prior to March 10th, 2026.
The Commanders' mock draft updates were published on March 10th, 2026.
WHY:
The Raiders are focusing on building their franchise around Mendoza, who is seen as a nearly ideal fit for new head coach Klint Kubiak's system.
The Commanders aim to enhance their pass rush and overall defense after finishing in the bottom six in PFF grade in each of the past three seasons.
The Vikings are considering Thieneman due to his impressive combine performance and potential fit in Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores' system.
The Commanders aim to improve their pass rush and overall defense after finishing in the bottom six in PFF grade in each of the past three seasons.
HOW:
The 49ers' compensatory picks were awarded following net losses in free agency during the 2025 offseason.
The Commanders secured Odafe Oweh on a four-year, $100 million deal to enhance their pass rush.
The Vikings are stacking and re-stacking their big boards in preparation for the draft.
The Commanders secured Odafe Oweh on a four-year, $100 million deal to enhance their pass rush.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 21:04 UTC)
In a notable development, Christian Kuntz, the long snapper for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has launched a podcast series featuring interviews with both current and former football players from Western Pennsylvania, with Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin among the guests. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers have received three compensatory selections in the fourth round of the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, while quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana, who led his team to a perfect 16-0 record and the school's first national championship, is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. The 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place from April 23rd to 25th, and the Raiders are looking to build their franchise around Mendoza, who fits well with new head coach Klint Kubiak's system.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 19:18 UTC)
Today, the Washington Commanders are projected to select Rueben Bain from Miami, Arvell Reese from Ohio State, and Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame in their upcoming draft, as they look to improve their pass rush and overall defense after struggling in recent seasons. Bain led the nation with 83 pressures in 2025 and earned a top PFF grade, while Reese contributed significantly with 69 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season. Additionally, the Commanders recently secured Odafe Oweh on a four-year, $100 million deal, further bolstering their defensive lineup.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 17:16 UTC)
The 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place from April 23rd to 25th at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the Minnesota Vikings projected to select Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 18th overall pick. Thieneman showcased his athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine, recording a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and a 41-inch vertical jump, while totaling 306 tackles and eight interceptions during his college career. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders are looking to bolster their defense with picks for Miami EDGE Rueben Bain, Ohio State EDGE Arvell Reese, and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, as they aim to improve their pass rush after struggling in recent seasons.