NFL mock draft 2026: We asked AI to predict the 1st round. Here's what it said

We're all trying to figure out how the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft will play out. So we asked the computers.

We gave Claude the following inputs to compile a mock draft: the draft order by team, team needs per NFL IQ, and our own Yahoo Sports consensus big board.

It returned some interesting outcomes. For instance, Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey is headed to New York alright ... just not the Jets. The Lions may get the steal of the draft at No. 17, where they land arguably the best overall player this class. And wait till you see who falls all the way to the Super Bowl champion Seahawks at No. 32.

1. Raiders - Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana2. Jets - Arvell Reese, Edge/LB, Ohio State3. Cardinals - Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami4. Titans - Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia5. Giants - David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech6. Browns - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson7. Commanders - Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State8. Saints - Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU9. Chiefs -Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn10. Giants (via CIN) - Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah11. Dolphins - Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee12. Cowboys - Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State13. Rams - Francis Mauigoa, OL/G, Miami14. Ravens - Spencer Fano, OL, Utah15. Buccaneers - T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson16. Jets (via IND) - Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State17. Lions - Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State18. Vikings - Peter Woods, DT, Clemson19. Panthers - Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State20. Cowboys - Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson21. Steelers - Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State22. Chargers - Caleb Banks, DT, Florida23. Eagles - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo24. Browns - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington25. Bears - Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State26. Bills - CJ Allen, LB, Georgia27. 49ers - KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M28. Texans - Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas29. Chiefs - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee30. Dolphins - Makai Lemon, WR, USC31. Patriots - Zion Young, Edge, Missouri32. Seahawks - Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame