
2026 Fantasy Football: First Mock Draft Analysis
ESPN's fantasy football team conducted the first mock draft of the 2026 season, highlighting early player valuations and roster shifts following the NFL draft and free agency.

ESPN's fantasy football team conducted the first mock draft of the 2026 season, highlighting early player valuations and roster shifts following the NFL draft and free agency.

This way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft highlights top college prospects, including four quarterbacks projected for the first round, based on current team needs and early scouting reports.

We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?

The 2026 NBA draft features an unusually strong top tier with AJ Dybantsa emerging as the front-runner for the No. 1 pick. The early-entry pool of 71 players is the fewest in over 20 years, down from 106 in 2025, as many prospects opted to return to college due to NIL. The lottery is scheduled for May 10 in Chicago, with teams like Washington, Indiana, Brooklyn, and Utah holding significant draft positioning.

As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.
The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here. The analysts have finalized predictions for college prospects. The Atlanta Falcons are linked to three quarterbacks, while the Carolina Panthers are tied to Oregon Ducks safety and tight end. Several experts also highlight potential picks for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, including offensive linemen and defensive tackles.

Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.

With the 2026 NFL Draft 36 hours away, this final mock draft predicts a volatile first round featuring multiple trades and a focus on top-tier defensive talent despite traditional positional value concerns.

ESPN's NFL Nation reporters revealed their first-round mock draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana with the No. 1 pick. The draft featured six teams holding two first-round picks after the Cincinnati Bengals traded the No. 10 pick to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. Other notable picks include running back Jeremiyah Love to the Giants at No. 5, safety Caleb Downs to the Giants at No. 10, and multiple pass rushers going in the first round.

Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.

The 2026 NFL mock draft features 257 selections, with Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) projected to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1. The draft highlights needs for teams like the Jets, Cardinals, and Giants, with notable prospects including Arvell Reese (LB/Edge, Ohio State) and Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami).

Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to 'Mr. Irrelevant.'

Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.

ESPN's final WNBA mock draft projects UConn's Azzi Fudd as the No. 1 pick for the Dallas Wings, while UCLA could set a record with six players drafted. The draft takes place Monday night.