2026 NFL Draft: 5 QBs Selected in 3-Round Mock

NFL.com predicts big trades and quarterback-heavy draft in 2026

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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NFL.com recently released a three-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft, which features five quarterbacks being selected and several big trades. The mock draft includes top prospects like Fernando Mendoza of Indiana, Arvell Reese of Ohio State, and Caleb Downs of Ohio State.

Why it matters

The 2026 NFL Draft is an important event that will shape the future of many NFL franchises. The selection of five quarterbacks in the first three rounds indicates teams are eager to find their next franchise signal-caller, while the predicted trades suggest organizations are willing to be aggressive in moving up the draft board to secure top talent.

The details

According to the NFL.com mock draft, the top picks include Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 overall, Arvell Reese to the New York Jets at No. 2, and Francis Mauigoa of Miami heading to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3. Other notable selections include Mansoor Delane of LSU to the New York Giants at No. 5 and Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame to the New Orleans Saints at No. 8.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

The players

Fernando Mendoza

A quarterback from Indiana University who led his team to the national championship and boosted his draft stock with an impressive performance in the College Football Playoff.

Arvell Reese

A linebacker from Ohio State University who was a standout pass rusher, recording 6.5 sacks in 2025.

Francis Mauigoa

An offensive tackle from the University of Miami who was the cornerstone of the Hurricanes' offensive line, allowing just 1.25 sacks per game.

Mansoor Delane

A cornerback from Louisiana State University who has recorded 99 tackles, 18 pass breakups, and 6 interceptions over the past two seasons.

Jeremiyah Love

A running back from the University of Notre Dame who had 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns in 2025, the most in a single season in Notre Dame history.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

The 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a quarterback-heavy affair, with teams seemingly eager to find their next franchise signal-caller. The predicted trades also suggest organizations are willing to be aggressive in moving up the draft board to secure top talent, which could lead to some surprising selections and shake-ups in the draft order.