2026 NFL Draft: Two Trades Into the Top 10 Shake Up New CBS Sports Mock

CBS Sports predicts two trades within the top-10 that impact two Ohio State stars in its latest 2026 NFL mock draft.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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CBS Sports has revealed its latest 2026 NFL mock draft following the NFL Combine, with two notable trades in the top-10 picks. This mock has four Ohio State players being drafted within the top 10, including linebacker Arvell Reese, wide receiver Carnell Tate, and safety Caleb Downs. The mock also projects the first running back, Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love, to be selected in the top 5.

Why it matters

The 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a highly anticipated event, with several top prospects emerging from the recent NFL Combine. These projected trades and high draft selections of Ohio State players highlight the continued strength of the Buckeyes program and the impact their players are expected to have at the next level.

The details

In this latest CBS Sports mock draft, the Dallas Cowboys are projected to trade up from the 12th pick to the 9th pick to select Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. Additionally, the New York Jets are predicted to trade up from the 16th pick to the 10th pick to select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Other notable top-10 picks include Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza going 1st overall to the Raiders, and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love being selected 4th overall by the Titans.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is just 7 weeks away, taking place in April.

The players

Fernando Mendoza

The quarterback from Indiana is projected to be the 1st overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders after an undefeated, national championship-winning, Heisman Trophy season.

Arvell Reese

The Ohio State linebacker is projected to be selected 2nd overall by the New York Jets after combining for 112 tackles over the past two seasons and earning All-American status in 2025.

David Bailey

The Texas Tech edge rusher is projected to be selected 3rd overall by the Arizona Cardinals after leading Division I with 14.5 sacks and ranking top 3 in the country in QB hurries and hits in 2025.

Jeremiyah Love

The Notre Dame running back is projected to be selected 4th overall by the Tennessee Titans after rushing for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 6.9 yards per carry in 2025.

Carnell Tate

The Ohio State wide receiver is projected to be selected 5th overall by the New York Giants after catching 52 passes for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2025.

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The takeaway

The 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a highly competitive event, with several top prospects emerging from the recent NFL Combine. The projected trades and high draft selections of Ohio State players highlight the continued strength of the Buckeyes program and the impact their players are expected to have at the next level.