It is an thrilling time within the soccer calendar, with the School Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship recreation — congrats to Indiana on an incredible season — and the NFL playoffs’ convention championship video games falling inside every week’s time. It is also once we actually begin to ramp up the NFL draft dialogue, and I am taking the chance to launch my first mock draft for the 2026 class.
There is just one clear first-round quarterback, adopted by a couple of different passers who may be part of. (I projected two QBs on Day 1 right here.) However we should always see a bunch of gifted move catchers — the offensive talent positions make up 1 / 4 of my 32 choose projections beneath — and influence defenders.
The draft order is ready for the primary 28 picks, and I used ESPN’s Soccer Energy Index (FPI) for the Broncos, Patriots, Rams and Seahawks, who, in fact, nonetheless have some soccer to play earlier than their slots lock in. I did not undertaking any trades fairly but, however 4 first-round picks have already got been dealt to different groups. The Rams have the Falcons’ choice, the Jets have the Colts’ choice, the Cowboys have the Packers’ choice and the Browns have the Jaguars’ choice.
One factor to recollect earlier than I dive in: The predraft course of commences with the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Panini Senior Bowl over the following two weeks, earlier than persevering with with the mix, professional days, non-public exercises and staff interviews. We nonetheless have NFL free company and the commerce market to kind out. Heck, six groups do not even have head coaches but. The purpose is, it’s extremely early, and quite a bit goes to alter.
OK, let’s kick this off with the No. 1 prospect on my board going to the Raiders.
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Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
That is a simple one. The Raiders traded a third-round choose for Geno Smith lower than a yr in the past, nevertheless it hasn’t labored out. He completed the 2025 season ranked twenty seventh of 28 certified passers in QBR (34.1), throwing 17 interceptions over 15 video games. And with a brand new coach (to be decided) coming in, it is time for a recent begin.
Mendoza may be part of Joe Burrow and Cam Newton in going undefeated for the season, profitable the Heisman Trophy and the nationwide championship, and going No. 1 within the draft all inside a 12-month window. Mendoza transferred to the Hoosiers from Cal and instantly leveled up, throwing 41 landing passes and simply six interceptions in 2025. I see nice ball placement on the tape, and he is a no brainer to start Spherical 1. Las Vegas may begin to construct one thing offensively right here with Mendoza, working again Ashton Jeanty and tight finish Brock Bowers.
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
The Jets ranked thirty first in sacks with 26, and Will McDonald IV was the one participant on the roster with greater than 4 of them (eight). Jermaine Johnson is heading into his fifth-year-option season, which means the depth chart could possibly be scaling down on the sting. With coach Aaron Glenn’s defensive background, getting that unit proper might be an offseason precedence. Reese performed off the ball earlier than shifting into an edge rusher function in 2025, and he has the traits to make an influence there within the NFL. I really like his instincts and burst. (And if New York wished him at linebacker, there is a void there with Quincy Williams getting into free company.)
For the Jets followers screaming that the staff wants a quarterback, I am with you. There simply is not one other passer worthy of a top-two choice proper now after Dante Moore determined to return to Oregon for an additional season. Maybe that modifications. Perhaps the Jets go get a veteran and make this irrelevant anyway, ready for 2027, as an alternative, after they have three first-rounders. However proper now, New York is best off taking the highest defensive prospect on the board — and perhaps getting fortunate on the QB place when it’s again on the board in the course of Spherical 1.
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Mauigoa would have simply missed the possibility to hitch his brother, linebacker Kiko Mauigoa, with the Jets, however I nonetheless have Francis as a top-three choose because of his mauling play fashion, expertise (41 profession begins) and total consistency as a blocker. Since Kelvin Beachum is a free agent, Mauigoa may slide in at proper sort out and assist spring James Conner and Trey Benson for large runs subsequent season. The quarterback scenario continues to be unsettled, however irrespective of who’s underneath heart, the safety needs to be proper.
David Bailey, OLB, Texas Tech
Tennessee goes to be centered on two issues this offseason: getting quarterback Cam Ward extra assist and bettering the protection. It is a robust name on which path the Titans will go right here, however let’s comply with the board whereas additionally figuring out new coach Robert Saleh is a protection man. Bailey was excellent this previous season. His stats inform the story: 14.5 sacks, 20.2% strain price, 23 tackles for loss — and all not less than tied for a share of first within the FBS. Pairing Bailey with defensive sort out Jeffery Simmons on the D-line could possibly be an enormous step in the best path.
As for offense, it is a fairly deep class of move catchers. But when Saleh decides Ward’s supporting forged is the first-round precedence it doesn’t matter what, then I would anticipate Ohio State’s Carnell Tate to get some consideration right here. Talking of Tate …
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Giants have lots of wants, however just like Tennessee, they’ve a second-year quarterback on the lookout for assist. Sure, vast receiver Malik Nabers (knee) and working again Cam Skattebo (ankle/leg) might be again on the sector, however wideout Wan’Dale Robinson is a free agent, and Nabers cannot be the goal on all of Jaxson Dart’s throws. Taking a first-round vast receiver would not be new to not too long ago employed coach John Harbaugh; in Baltimore, he used 4 Day 1 picks beginning in 2015 on the place (Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Hollywood Brown and Breshad Perriman).
This additionally can be the fifth straight yr we have seen a first-round wideout from Ohio State. Tate would convey implausible route working and dependable palms to MetLife Stadium. He caught 51 passes for 875 yards and 9 scores for the Buckeyes this previous season.
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Carnell Tate rises over 2 Wisconsin defenders for an Ohio State TD
Julian Sayin lets it fly to Carnell Tate for a implausible Ohio State landing vs. Wisconsin.
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Browns had an incredible 2025 draft, and so they can kick issues off in 2026 with a flexible sort out. Over 37 profession video games (36 begins), Fano allowed simply 4 sacks, and the latest got here in Week 1 of the 2024 season. He performed on each side at Utah, and he has the dimensions, energy and approach to excel at both sort out spot. Cam Robinson and Jack Conklin are each free brokers, so I may see Cleveland pairing Fano with Dawand Jones — who’s getting back from a knee harm — and making an attempt to enhance its middle-of-the-road move safety.
Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami
NFC East quarterbacks and offensive tackles aren’t going to be pleased if Washington goes this fashion. Bain is aware of the way to attain the quarterback, with 9.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss in 2025 (together with a sack and a pair of.5 TFLs on Monday night time towards Indiana within the nationwide title recreation). He has a terrific mixture of energy, velocity and bend, and the Commanders may transfer him round on the line of defense to create mismatches. Von Miller led the staff with 9 sacks this season, however he’ll flip 37 in March and is not underneath contract for 2026. This can be a clear want for Washington after the protection allowed 6.0 yards per play, tied for third worst within the league.
By the way in which, this may be solely the third time within the frequent draft period (since 1967) that a number of Miami gamers went within the prime 10 (2004 and 1987).
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
After rumors swirled about Chris Olave being on the commerce market forward of the deadline this season, it appears to be like as if New Orleans is hanging onto its star wideout. Nevertheless, Olave is underneath contract for just one extra yr, and even when the Saints prolong him, they nonetheless want extra pass-catching choices for second-year quarterback Tyler Shough. Contemplate that Rashid Shaheed was the one different Saints vast receiver with over 300 receiving yards this season, and he was dealt on the deadline. Tyson may instantly be a pink zone goal for Shough because of his power and talent on contested catches.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
You possibly can see it, proper? The Chiefs make their first choose within the prime 10 since they took Patrick Mahomes at No. 10 in 2017 and promptly use the choice to get a game-changing working again to pair with their star quarterback? Enhancing the run recreation may open up the offense in an enormous manner. The Chiefs had been within the backside half of the league in yards per carry (4.2) and runs of 10-plus yards (44) this season, and Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are each free brokers. It is time to inject some juice into this floor assault.
Ignoring positional worth, Love is the second-best prospect on my Large Board. Imaginative and prescient. Burst. Energy. Pace. Receiving abilities. He has all of it, and he ran for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns this previous season.
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Jamal Adams is the latest security to get picked within the prime 10 (2017), however we may have one other. Downs reads performs so nicely and has the velocity and wrap-up approach to wrangle and take down ball carriers. And do not sleep on his ball abilities: Downs had two interceptions in every of his three faculty seasons. He is precisely the kind of participant the Bengals want on the again finish. Cincinnati allowed the NFL’s most yards per play in two of the previous three campaigns, together with 6.2 yards in 2025.
This might be simply the second time within the frequent draft period that three Ohio State gamers went within the prime 10. (The opposite class was 2016.) And spoiler alert: Two extra Buckeyes are on this mock draft. OSU may personal Spherical 1.
Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
We do not know if Tua Tagovailoa will nonetheless be Miami’s quarterback subsequent season, however both manner, it is most likely too early for Alabama’s Ty Simpson. We do know the protection may use some work, although, and new coach Jeff Hafley’s background is on that facet of the ball. I thought of cornerback right here, and Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy would possibly make sense, however I simply wasn’t prepared to tug the primary CB off the board.
Miami may use this choose to reload on the sting. The Dolphins traded Jaelan Phillips on the deadline, and Bradley Chubb could possibly be a cap-saving launch this offseason, since he has no assured cash left on his deal. Mixing Chop Robinson’s burst with Faulk’s energy could possibly be a long-term answer.
Sonny Kinds, LB, Ohio State
In case you wished to attain factors in 2025, all you wanted was a matchup with the Cowboys’ protection. They allowed 30.1 factors per recreation, probably the most within the league. That is one other spot the place Jermod McCoy may make sense, although DaRon Bland (foot) might be again in 2026. And I believe Keldric Faulk may match right here if he’s nonetheless on the board. However Dallas may actually use an influence participant in the course of the protection. Kinds is a former security, and it is no shock when you see his velocity. He can shut on ball carriers and move catchers in a flash. With 174 tackles over the previous two seasons, he is a top-10 prospect for me.
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
OK, let’s get McCoy off the board for actual now. He is a troublesome analysis, as he did not play a snap of soccer within the 2025 season after tearing an ACL final January. Groups are going to should take that into consideration, and his medical checks on the mix might be key. We noticed Ja’Marr Chase, Penei Sewell, Micah Parsons and Rashawn Slater all go within the prime 15 in 2021 with out taking part in in any respect in 2020, however they had been all COVID-19 opt-outs. Recovering from an harm is just a little completely different.
That each one mentioned, McCoy is a ball hawk, and he is nonetheless a top-15 prospect for me. He had 4 interceptions and 9 move breakups again in 2024. Los Angeles has gotten probably the most out of its cornerbacks this season en path to the NFC Championship Recreation, nevertheless it nonetheless wants a real CB1. The Rams gave up 7.6 yards per move try this season, tied for fifth highest.
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Lemon is one among my favourite prospects on this class. He assaults the ball within the air, and you may see his competitiveness in the way in which he performs the sport. Like Zay Flowers, he is on the smaller facet at 5-foot-11 and 195 kilos. But additionally like Flowers, he nonetheless has inside-outside flexibility. Lemon went for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns this previous season, and that type of manufacturing may assist get Lamar Jackson again to MVP ranges.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The Buccaneers landed Emeka Egbuka in Spherical 1 final April, however do not be stunned in the event that they return to the pass-catching nicely in 2026. After a scorching begin to the season, Baker Mayfield slowed down within the second half, and his offense may lose vast receiver Mike Evans and tight finish Cade Otton. They’re each free brokers, and Evans is 32. Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., Jalen McMillan and Tez Johnson ought to be capable of carry the WR room, however the tight finish group would take an enormous hit.
What Tampa Bay wants is precisely what Sadiq would supply. He is an enormous, 6-foot-3 goal with explosive traits, making him a matchup nightmare for opponents. Mayfield may get him the ball in house to let him use his after-the-catch potential to maneuver the sticks or fireplace soar balls to him behind the tip zone. I actually like this match.
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Recall that the Jets had been unnoticed of the quarterback recreation after they had been on the board the primary time at No. 2; there simply is not one other top-five QB prospect on this class proper now past Fernando Mendoza. However getting linebacker Arvell Reese there then getting the category’ QB2 right here? That is a fairly good first spherical for New York.
Let’s be clear, although: I do have some considerations about Simpson. He has 15 profession begins, which suggests this choose would include lots of threat. That is simply not sufficient recreation expertise. We can also’t ignore his dip in efficiency within the second half of the 2025 season. However there’s additionally no questioning his upside. Simpson has good pocket presence, and he fired 28 landing passes and solely 5 interceptions this previous season. If the Jets can encompass him with expertise on offense and develop him, he has a excessive ceiling.
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Why Mel Kiper Jr. has some concern about Ty Simpson
Mel Kiper Jr. examines whether or not Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is a first-round choose after he declared for the draft.
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
Detroit took guard Tate Ratledge in Spherical 2 of the 2025 draft, however there are nonetheless points on the inside. The Lions had been thirty first in move block win price at 55.5%. With all their talent on offense, that needs to be mounted. And whereas taking a guard within the first spherical is not probably the most thrilling choose, Ioane is extraordinarily gifted. Jared Goff would admire Ioane’s potential to maintain blocks and that he hasn’t given up a sack since 2023. And Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery will love the way in which Ioane will get to the second degree and strikes defenders out of dashing lanes.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Delane would convey top-end ball abilities and a few actually good protection approach to Minnesota. The Vikings redid their cornerback room in 2025 free company, however they nonetheless have depth issues behind Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rodgers. Plus, Minnesota managed simply eight interceptions this season (tied for sixth fewest). Effectively, over the previous two campaigns, Delane has six picks and 18 move breakups. That is influence manufacturing, and coordinator Brian Flores would like to get a participant akin to Delane into his unit.
CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Carolina took an enormous step ahead on protection (and total) this season, however there is a looming void within the center. Christian Rozeboom is a free agent, and the Panthers may use a three-down center linebacker to step in. Allen is a read-and-react participant who sees it and goes. In 2025, Allen had 97 tackles. He can also chip in with the move rush, and you will see him drop in protection on tape.
The Panthers went from 5-12 in 2024 to NFC South champions at 8-9 this season. Nailing this choose could possibly be vital in defending that title and making extra noise within the playoffs subsequent season.
Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami
Miami misplaced in Monday’s nationwide championship recreation, however did you watch Mesidor? He had two sacks, bringing his season complete to 12.5. He has been round faculty soccer for a very long time, taking part in at West Virginia in 2020 and 2021 earlier than transferring to Miami. Mesidor has battled accidents, however his toolbox is full. His bend, burst and energy may assist the Cowboys recapture among the pass-rush juice they misplaced after they traded Micah Parsons in August. Mesidor can get into the backfield shortly and end, registering 17.5 tackles for loss and 4 pressured fumbles this previous season.
Taking Sonny Kinds at No. 12 then Mesidor right here would assist that Dallas protection in an enormous manner — however Jerry Jones must determine the secondary on Day 2 or in free company. That is yet one more gap on that facet of the ball.
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
I actually wished to get a quarterback to the Steelers on this spot. It is doable Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss finds himself within the first-round dialog, clearly relying on what occurs together with his NCAA eligibility lawsuit. However the different QBs on this class can be huge reaches. I do not know what Pittsburgh will do underneath heart or whether or not Aaron Rodgers will play one other season, however there would not look like a simple repair in Spherical 1 this yr.
So, let’s pivot to the remainder of the offense and land a WR2 alongside DK Metcalf. We noticed what occurs when this offense loses Metcalf, because the Steelers managed only one passing landing over Weeks 17 and 18 whereas Metcalf was suspended. However Boston runs robust routes and makes use of his physicality to field out defenders and make performs on the ball. He had 11 touchdowns this previous season, together with seven within the pink zone. He’d elevate the unit proper out of the gate and take some weight off Metcalf.
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Woods seemed like a top-10 choose heading into the season, however the manufacturing dipped, and right here he’s exterior the highest 20. The Chargers will not complain, although. They might love to herald a gifted 3-technique with power and flexibility. At his greatest, Woods can wreck an opponent’s recreation plan. Can coach Jim Harbaugh (and perhaps defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, if he is not employed elsewhere as a head coach) get Woods’ recreation again to that degree? If that’s the case, he’d be a very good substitute at no cost agent Teair Tart.
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Philadelphia may go lots of instructions, particularly if it strikes on from vast receiver A.J. Brown this offseason. However one spot that has obtained lots of consideration is definitely on protection. The Eagles tried to repair the CB2 place reverse Quinyon Mitchell (Cooper DeJean is within the slot) with trades for Jaire Alexander and Michael Carter II, however neither transfer did the trick. Carter barely performed down the stretch, and Alexander stepped away from soccer in mid-November.
Terrell, although, can be a dependable reply. He broke up 9 passes and compelled 5 — sure, 5 — fumbles in 2025. He is terrific in man protection, and coordinator Vic Fangio had his protection in man 55% of the time this season, third most within the NFL.
Zachariah Department, WR, Georgia
We’re sticking with offense after Cleveland obtained sort out Spencer Fano earlier on this mock draft. No staff noticed much less manufacturing from its vast receiver group in 2025 than the Browns. Their WR room totaled simply 1,467 receiving yards, the bottom within the league and greater than 100 yards shy of the following worst (the Jets). The Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba (1,793 yards) and the Rams’ Puka Nacua (1,715) every cleared that quantity on their very own! You get the purpose: Cleveland has to go get a move catcher.
Department is smaller at 5-foot-10 and 180 kilos, however he is electrical. Nobody can catch him when he will get into house, and he has the power to show a fast move into an enormous acquire. Department had 81 catches for 811 yards and 6 scores this previous season.
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Zachariah Department makes unimaginable TD seize for Georgia
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton lobs it to Zachariah Department, who makes a leaping seize ultimately zone for the landing.
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
The Bears are in “greatest participant out there” territory. Edge rusher would clearly be a goal, however as soon as Akheem Mesidor went off the board at No. 20, the worth disappeared on the place. Perhaps Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell? However why not kick inside and tackle the inside? Gervon Dexter Sr. is getting into a contract yr, Grady Jarrett might be turning 33 and a lot of the depth behind these two — particularly Andrew Billings and Chris Williams — is headed towards the open market.
McDonald had an enormous breakout season, showcasing energy and quickness with 67 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. And contemplating Chicago was gashed for five.0 yards per carry this season, it may use a strong 326-pound presence up the center.
Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
As Buffalo appears to be like for a brand new coach, it additionally would possibly begin evaluating its vast receiver room. The Payments have not had a real WR1 nor any move catcher clear 850 yards since Stefon Diggs was traded in 2024. And when the accidents began to pile up on the place within the playoffs, issues solely obtained worse.
Choosing on this vary makes it troublesome to seek out influence wideouts, and Brazzell can be the sixth off the board (marking the tenth time this century that six or extra vast receivers have gone in Spherical 1). However he additionally has the talent set to be a standout within the professionals. His 6-foot-5 body, lengthy arms, positive palms and nice focus make him a big-time goal ultimately zone and on contested balls. I additionally see the explosiveness to get out of his breaks and separate. Brazzell tallied 1,017 yards and 9 touchdowns this previous season.
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
I not too long ago moved Lomu into my prime 25 rankings. He’s actually good in each move safety and run blocking, and his quickness goes to be an asset within the NFL. Might he be the inheritor obvious for Trent Williams at left sort out? Williams will flip 38 this summer season and has only one yr left on his deal. San Francisco cannot kick the can down the street an excessive amount of additional on its long-term plan. Lomu had 24 profession begins and allowed simply three sacks throughout that point — all in 2024.
With Lomu becoming a member of Spencer Fano on this mock, we’d see each Utah offensive tackles in Spherical 1. We have had two OTs from the identical college each go on Day 1 solely 4 occasions within the frequent draft period, most not too long ago in 2020 with Georgia’s Andrew Thomas and Isaiah Wilson, per ESPN Analysis.
Kadyn Proctor, OT/G, Alabama
Houston turned its offensive line the other way up final offseason in a full makeover effort, however there wasn’t sufficient enchancment. The unit was nonetheless thirtieth in move block win price at 55.5%, although the sack rely dropped from 54 (tied for third most) to 31 (tied for ninth fewest). There’s additionally the matter of the complete proper facet being unsigned for 2026. Proctor had all 40 of his profession begins at left sort out (the place Aireontae Ersery was this season), however he may slide to proper sort out and even inside to protect. The larger precedence is getting succesful blockers in entrance of C.J. Stroud.
Reminder: Decide Nos. 29 to 32 are based mostly on ESPN’s Soccer Energy Index projections for the playoffs, and the complete order will not be remaining till after Tremendous Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Monroe Freeling, OT/G, Georgia
Los Angeles will do its homework on the quarterback class, no matter whether or not Matthew Stafford performs subsequent season. However proper now, coach Sean McVay is perhaps higher off ready till Day 2 for Trinidad Chambliss (if he is not in a position to return to Ole Miss), Drew Allar (Penn State) or Carson Beck (Miami) than reaching. Let’s stick on offense, although, after going protection with the L.A.’s different first-rounder.
The Rams do not have enormous free company considerations on the offensive line, and so they’ve had superb blocking by most metrics this season. Nonetheless, the OL depth may use a lift, and getting a 21-year-old with 18 begins of expertise within the door late in Spherical 1 is an effective team-building alternative. Freeling strikes nicely for a 6-foot-7, 315-pound left sort out, and I like the way in which he picks up stunts, blitzes and inside rushes.
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Accidents restricted Banks to 3 video games this previous season, however I loved watching his 2024 tape. He had 4.5 sacks that marketing campaign, getting some good inside push. However his actual influence is as a run defender: At 6-foot-6 and 330 kilos, he stuffs ball carriers and makes performs behind the road of scrimmage. This might be a depth addition for Denver. He may study from Zach Allen and assist hold the elite Broncos protection among the many league’s greatest models down the street.
Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M
Coach Mike Vrabel has a strong protection heading into the AFC Championship Recreation, however the move rush may use a spark. The Patriots’ 35 sacks had been tied for twenty second within the league. Their 31.1% strain price was twenty first. And in the event that they lose Ok’Lavon Chaisson (7.5 sacks) to free company, these numbers could possibly be worse. That is why Howell makes a ton of sense right here. He had 11.5 sacks this previous season. He’s fast off the sting and retains blockers guessing with completely different pass-rush strikes. The Pats turned issues round actually quick, however Vrabel is constructing one thing long run right here too. And Howell could possibly be the following a part of the puzzle.
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Cashius Howell data 3 consecutive sacks vs. Utah State
Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell turns into the primary participant with three consecutive sacks since 2015.
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The FPI has the Seahawks because the Tremendous Bowl favorites among the many 4 remaining groups, which places them at No. 32 within the draft order for this train. And like most Tremendous Bowl groups, Seattle would not have many obtrusive holes. Maybe Clemson’s T.J. Parker may enhance the move rush? Not a foul choice. However I am as an alternative methods to fill the Riq Woolen/Josh Jobe CB2 spot reverse Devon Witherspoon. Woolen was a commerce candidate through the season, and he and Jobe could possibly be gone by way of free company this offseason.
The highest cornerback on the board at this level is Cisse, who performs with good anticipation and velocity to the soccer. He had just one interception throughout the previous two seasons, however he did have 12 move breakups over that point, so the ball abilities are there. Cisse can be an excellent match underneath coach Mike Macdonald.
