Last week, the Dallas Cowboys admitted what were their top concerns going into an offseason in which they desperately need to fix the defense. Both happened to be addressed in the latest Mock Draft put together by our college football experts Adam Holt and Rob Gregson at A to Z Sports.

“McCoy could be just what the doctor ordered for the Bengals pass defense, which ranked among the worst in almost every meaningful metric. The Volunteers star missed all of the 2025 season after tearing his ACL, but his reaction speed, ball skills, and instincts are all apparent on his 2024 tape.”

In the latest round of NFL mock drafts being released, several draft analysts have projected that the Detroit Lions will target an offensive lineman with the 17th overall pick. The latest from The Draft Network's Justin Melo has the Lions targeting a player who could eventually replace a long-time veteran starter.

Although the deadline for declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft is not until January 23, Dante Moore’s decision to return to Oregon all but establishes the field available to the league’s 32 teams. Lets dive into our first mock draft of the season.

The Athletic's Dane Brugler has the Chiefs taking safety Caleb Downs in his latest mock draft. Here are the pros and cons for that choice.

How did Oregon QB Dante Moore staying in school change the 2026 NFL Draft? The Athletic's Dane Brugler still has a playmaker landing in New Orleans.

Minnesota extended T.J. Hockenson in the summer of 2023 with an escape hatch clearly baked in. By design, the 2026 offseason sat as the financial pivot point, and that moment has arrived. Hockenson could realistically be released this offseason.

The Pelicans here should boost the output of Mathurin. Their current shot-maker is Jordan Poole, but he, himself is on an expiring contract. He will not be rendered useless, but his minutes will decrease as the Pelicans work to mix in Mathurin.