ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has released a new NFL Mock Draft for the first round that he has based on insider information he’s gained from talking to execs, scouts, and coaches in the NFL. And he has the Cincinnati Bengals taking edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. of the Miami Hurricanes with the tenth pick in the 2026 Draft.

Through a series of Day 2 trades, I navigated my first mock draft for the Colts by moving back a couple spots for my first couple picks and added several potential defensive playmakers.

The Dallas Cowboys continue to add defensive talent in the latest 2026 NFL mock draft from Mel Kiper.

Arizona State's Keith Abney II could bring playmaking prowess and elite athleticism to the Green Bay Packers' defensive backfield.

Now that the bowl games and all-star games are over, it's time to check the next box: player measurements, medicals, interviews and workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. More than 300 prospects will be evaluated in the same setting before their final opportunity to impress at pro days over the next five weeks.

With Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen entering the last year of their contracts and Tyler Higbee a free agent if he decides to play in 2026, the Rams will likely look to add a Day 3 tight end to develop for a year. Delp fits the team’s tight end mold, a capable run blocker who averaged 7.8 yards after the catch in 2025.

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