New York most likely will have to look to the draft in order to secure the franchise quarterback of the future. ESPN's Field Yates believes that could happen as early as 2026, and he thinks the Jets will swing a deal with their neighbor to get it done.

Here are our experts' NFL mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected landing spots for all the top quarterbacks.

The Colts’ QB carousel may not be over, and one rising Big Ten star could be the next name linked to their future.

The mock draft opens with Manning to the Browns. The 6-foot-4 sophomore will begin this season as the Texas Longhorns’ starter. His bloodline includes Peyton and Eli Manning, but Yates noted Arch’s mobility as a key difference from his uncles.

ESPN's first 2026 NFL mock draft has two Florida Gators going in the first round: Austin Barber and Caleb Banks in back-to-back selections.

The 2026 NFL Draft may be more than eight months away, and there's obviously an entire season to get through first, but for draft analysts, it's never too early

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Field Yates released his 2026 NFL mock draft for the first round, which included two Florida players: one offensive and one defensive lineman.

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Field Yates put together his Round 1 mock draft for the 2026 event, and he included 11 SEC football standouts in the first 32 picks. That’s a lower number than we’ve seen the SEC produce in recent years, so we’ll see if more guys work their way into the Round 1 mix this fall.

We're nearing roster cutdown day, folks. By Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 4:00 p.m. ET, the Buffalo Bills and teams across the NFL must trim down their roster from 90 to 53 players. One avenue is through a trade.