2026 NFL Mock Draft Predictions: Cowboys Move Up, Browns Acquire Three First-Round Picks
2026 NFL mock draft: Cowboys trade up, Browns land 3 first rounders
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As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches in Pittsburgh, teams are finalizing strategies, with the Dallas Cowboys trading up to secure a top edge rusher and the Cleveland Browns acquiring three first-round selections. Key players expected to be drafted include Fernando Mendoza, a top quarterback from Indiana, and Arvell Reese, a linebacker from Ohio State.
- 01Dallas Cowboys trade up to the 6th pick to select edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.
- 02Cleveland Browns acquire three first-round picks, including a top offensive tackle and a wide receiver.
- 03Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback from Indiana, is projected as the first overall pick.
- 04The draft is expected to be trade-heavy due to a lack of depth in later rounds.
- 05Key position groups include wide receiver, edge rusher, cornerback, and linebacker.
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With the 2026 NFL Draft just weeks away, teams are making final preparations for the event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Dallas Cowboys have made a significant move by trading up to the 6th overall pick to select Rueben Bain Jr., an elite edge rusher from the University of Miami. This trade involved the Cleveland Browns, who received the 12th and 20th picks in exchange for the higher selection. The Browns are set to make three first-round picks, including Spencer Fano, a top offensive tackle from the University of Utah, and Denzel Boston, a wide receiver from the University of Washington. As teams finalize their draft strategies, the draft is anticipated to be trade-heavy, particularly in the first round, due to the depth of talent in key positions such as wide receiver, edge rusher, cornerback, and linebacker. The first overall pick is expected to be Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback from Indiana, who is widely regarded as the top prospect in this draft class.
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The Cowboys' trade could significantly enhance their defense, while the Browns' multiple first-round picks allow them to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.
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