The 2025 NFL season is heating up, but for some teams, it’s already time to start looking towards the NFL Draft in April. The consensus big board looks much different from how it did in August, and should only continue to change as the season progresses. Still, it’s never too early to do a mock draft.
For those of you who are fans of one or two-win teams (like myself) this is for you. Here’s my prediction for the top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Note: Draft order via Tankathon
1. New Orleans Saints (1-7)
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
I’m not sure there’s a single player in college football who has done more for his NFL draft stock than Fernando Mendoza. The Indiana Hoosiers’ starting quarterback has quickly risen to the top of draft boards, and with the struggles the New Orlea

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