The 2025 NFL regular season has wrapped up, with 14 teams preparing for the playoffs. While some teams have the postseason to look forward to, others are turning their attention to the offseason. No one wants to miss the playoffs, but the upside of a disappointing regular season is a higher draft pick. Some teams are just a piece away from being contenders, while others have several holes to fill. What will the squads that are picking 10th-18th decide to do in this end-of-season 2026 NFL mock draft?
Disclaimer: This mock draft follows up on the end-of-season mock draft picks 1-9, so the players taken with those picks are unavailable.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: End of Season Picks 10-18
10. Cincinnati Bengals- Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
The Bengals need help all across their defense, so they take the best defender available in Caleb Downs. Downs is a jack-of-all-trades, with an elite combination of football IQ, coverage skills, and tackling ability. He is a player who can help fix multiple problems with Cincinnati’s defense at once.
11. Miami Dolphins– Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Miami left a void at cornerback after trading Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh. The Dolphins could fill said void by selecting Mansoor Delane. LSU has a rich history of elite defensive backs, and Delane looks to continue that trend. He is incredible in man coverage and a corner who can take the opponent’s top wide receiver out of the game.
12. Dallas Cowboys– Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
A woeful defense held the Cowboys back in 2025 after the Micah Parsons trade. While replacing Parsons is no easy task, Dallas bolsters its pass rush by selecting Keldric Faulk. Faulk is a tremendous run defender who has flashed upside as a pass rusher.
13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons)- Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The Rams have both a potential Super Bowl run and a high draft pick to look forward to. They don’t have many weaknesses on the roster, but they can upgrade at cornerback. Los Angeles gets a physical corner in Jermod McCoy, who is a willing tackler with excellent ball skills. McCoy is one of the best prospects in this class, but could fall due to missing all of 2025 due to injury.
14. Baltimore Ravens– Vega Ioane, G, Penn State
A new era is beginning in Baltimore, following John Harbaugh’s firing after 18 seasons at the helm. Injuries hampered Lamar Jackson in 2025, so the Ravens could address the weakness of their offensive line at guard. Olaivavega (Vega) Ioane is the best interior lineman in this class, as he is elite in pass protection and has great size for the position.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The Buccaneers could go defensive tackle, but with Cade Otton hitting free agency, they draft his replacement. Kenyon Sadiq is an excellent blocker who seeks contact, while also having 46 catches for 531 yards and eight touchdowns so far in 2025. Tampa Bay rounds out its skill positions after the offense stumbled down the stretch.
16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts)- Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
The Jets already got their quarterback after taking Dante Moore with the second overall pick. They use their second first-round pick to add talent to a defense that desperately needs it. New York traded Quinnen Williams at the deadline, so drafting defensive tackle Peter Woods is an option. Woods displays a rare combination of power and athleticism, and can play at various spots along the defensive line.
17. Detroit Lions– Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Taylor Decker may retire, leaving major shoes to fill at left tackle. Caleb Lomu is the top left tackle available, having excellent pass-blocking technique. Lomu can step in and be a day-one starter at left tackle for Detroit.
18. Minnesota Vikings– Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Cornerbacks continue to fly off the board, with Minnesota adding Avieon Terrell to its secondary. Terrell is a versatile playmaker who adds value as a run defender and excels in coverage. He has proven he can make splash plays, with eight career forced fumbles.
