Yates' new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions for 2026 -- including one big trade
ESPN • 12/10/2025 – 12/14/2025
Summary
Field Yates of ESPN has projected the first 32 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting potential quarterback needs and the possibility of Ohio State players dominating the selections. The mock draft includes predictions for team trades and player placements.
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Age
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Final Score0/100
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StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1918/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1918/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
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- 2025-12-10Yates' new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions for 2026 -- including one big trade (current)
- 2025-12-11
- 2025-12-12
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