Mock draft maps 64 prospects
Field Yates’ latest mock projects landing spots for 64 top prospects across Rounds 1–2, giving an early blueprint for opening‑night strategy (espn.com). CBS Sports also flagged five teams — notably the Jets and Cowboys — that hold multiple first‑round picks and could swing the draft’s early dynamics (cbssports.com).
Field Yates projects Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza to open the draft at No. 1 to the Las Vegas Raiders. (nflmockdraftdatabase.com)) Mendoza won the Heisman and threw an FBS‑leading 41 touchdowns this season, a centerpiece stat cited in Yates’ analysis. (on3.com)) Yates slots Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at No. 2 and Ohio State’s Arvell Reese at No. 3 in his two‑round board. (nflmockdraftdatabase.com)) Bailey led the FBS with 14.5 sacks last season after transferring from Stanford, a production figure Yates highlights as part of Bailey’s draft case. (on3.com)) Ohio State defenders dominate Yates’ top six with Sonny Styles at No. 4, Caleb Downs at No. 5 and Carnell Tate at No. 6 in his mock. (nflmockdraftdatabase.com)) On Day 2 Yates places Utah OT Caleb Lomu at No. 24, Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No. 26 and Clemson CB Avieon Terrell at No. 32 in his Rounds 1–2 projection. (nflmockdraftdatabase.com)) The writeups around Yates’ mock also detail a Cardinals move: Arizona trading up (via Buffalo) to No. 26 to select Alabama’s Ty Simpson in his scenario. (sports.yahoo.com)) Multiple outlets list five teams holding two first‑round picks — New York Jets (Nos. 2 and 16), Cleveland (6 and 24), Kansas City (9 and 29), Dallas (12 and 20) and Miami (11 and 30) — and CBS notes the Jets also control No. 33, giving them extra leverage across the first two days; Miami acquired its extra first‑rounder via the Jaylen Waddle trade to Denver. (nbcsports.com))
