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Behren Morton is an experienced quarterback who has led the Texas Tech Raiders to a first-round bye in the College Football Playoffs. He projects best as a backup with spot-starting upside.
The 2026 NFL Draft may not feature the kind of all-world, slam-dunk, No. 1 overall quarterback prospects that defined the 2024 class, but franchises will still be jockeying aggressively for the top group of signal-callers in this year's pool.
When it comes to the 2026 NFL draft, all bets are off for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are set to have three or four significant needs that could take up their first-round pick. It will all depend on where the Steelers end up picking and which top prospects declare.
Which high-profile rookies have impressed? Disappointed? With less than a month remaining in the regular season, Bucky Brooks provides grades for all 32 first-round picks from the 2025 NFL Draft.
The order is determined by record, using strength of schedule as the first tiebreaker. If the NFL season ended now, the Bengals would have the ninth overall pick in the 2026 draft. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
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2026 NFL mock draft: Rams upgrade offense in first round
In FOX Sports draft expert Rob Rang 's latest mock draft, the Rams go all offense with their first two picks. Rang predicts L.A. takes Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano with the Falcons' pick and then comes back around with an offensive weapon at the end of the first round with Washington receiver Denzel Boston.
The NFL Draft has become one of the biggest non-playing days on the NFL calendar. In 2026 though, the event will look a bit different during the first round after a new change to the format. Commissioner Roger Goodell and the broadcast have a knack for dragging out the first round of the NFL Draft,
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Two Texas A&M stars projected as first-round NFL Draft picks
Before hosting Miami in the CFP, Texas A&M Edge Cashius Howell and WR KC Concepcion are projected as first-round NFL Draft selections.