BOLD Quarterback Trades Highlight Dane Brugler's 2026 NFL Mock Draft

NFL Draft season heats up as the Cleveland Browns shake up projections by trading up for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, pushing top QBs Ty Simpson (Alabama) and Dante Moore (Oregon) down the board. Multiple teams with extra first-round picks, like the Tennessee Titans and the Las Vegas Raiders, are poised to make aggressive moves, raising questions about wise team-building versus quarterback desperation.

Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson break down Dane Brugler’s latest mock draft, spotlighting key trends: premium positions edge rusher and wide receiver dominate the first round, while sleepers like Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love challenge traditional draft value. Will the Pittsburgh Steelers finally solve their quarterback dilemma, or opt to build around a veteran? Get the latest debate on strategic trades, surprising prospect risers, and which teams could control the 2026 NFL Draft.

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