The BGN Community Mock Draft is back for another year! The actual 2026 NFL Draft start date, April 23, is four weeks away, so we’re almost ready to begin. Please make sure to check out the rules below.
In 2025, BGN member Philly21 finished as repeat champion with a 95.21% approval rating for taking Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen with the Philadelphia Eagles’ pick at No. 32 overall (Nolen ended up going at No. 16 in the real 2025 NFL Draft). As the winner, they will own the rightful claim to their choice of the Philadelphia Eagles’ first-round pick at No. 23.
Who will be the winner this year?! It’s anyone’s guess, but you have to play to win, so get those keyboards ready. There are only so many spots up for grabs (31 to be exact).
REMINDER: The selection process doesn’t start until Friday, March 27 at 10:10 AM Eastern Time. This is just a “HEADS UP” post to give everyone a fair shot at getting their team of choice.
READ THE RULES
- Just like in the past, this year’s process will start at a specific time: Friday, March 27 at 10:10 AM Eastern, to be exact. If you want to be assigned to a pick, there are two things you need to do:
- Before commenting, make sure the email address attached to your SB Nation account profile is one you have access to and regularly check. That’s how I’ll be reaching out to you after I confirm your entry.
- Comment below the article with the team and pick (No. X) you want.
- TO REPEAT: ONCE YOUR PICK IS CLAIMED AND CONFIRMED by me in the official chart, I will contact you at the email address attached to your account. My work address is brandon.gowton@sbnation(dot)com. Please keep checking your email so that we can instantly get the process moving. If you do not receive an email invitation (after 60 minutes or so) to the Google doc from me after I have confirmed your pick in the chart, please contact me ASAP.
- Teams will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. HOWEVER, you must have at least 300 comments or have been a member of BGN since January 1, 2026 in order to participate. (NOTE: this is a loose guideline more than a hard rule. Exceptions will be made as I see necessary.)
- If you want a pick, don’t wait around! You can only pick one team/selection. If you’re requesting a team with more than one first-round pick, please be extra careful to specify the exact pick you want. (Ex: Dolphins 11 or Dolphins 30)
- The first two selections will be posted to the front page on Monday, March 30. If you have the Las Vegas Raiders (No. 1) or New York Jets (No. 2), BE PREPARED to make your selections ASAP.
- With the exception of the very earliest picks, everyone’s pick will be due to me at least TWO DAYS before the pick is published on BGN’s front page. The exact schedule for when picks are DUE can be seen in the list at the bottom of this post.
- Two picks will be posted every business day (Monday through Friday, no weekends) until we reach the end of our mock draft, which conveniently coincides with the beginning of draft week.
- Standard fanpost etiquette applies – meaning please make your pick explanations at least 150 words long and give us a good effort. Don’t use AI, we want your take, not a robot’s. Punctuation is also appreciated.
- If you want some examples of how the picks went down in previous years, [click here] and [here] and [here] [here] and [here] and [here] and [here] and [here] and [here] and [here] and [here] and [here].
- The winner of the mock (and the recipient of next year’s Eagles pick) will be determined by a community approval rating poll placed on each article. Don’t forget to vote!
- No trades – sorry. (We will adjust the draft order as needed if impacted by real life trades.)
Keep an eye out for the selection post later this week (Friday, March 27 at 10:10 AM ET). Best of luck to everyone! Let’s have fun.
See below for the entire submission schedule.
1) Las Vegas Raiders — DUE: March 30 — PUBLISHING: March 30
2) New York Jets — DUE: March 30 — PUBLISHING: March 30
3) Arizona Cardinals — DUE: March 31 — PUBLISHING: March 31
4) Tennessee Titans — DUE: March 31 — PUBLISHING: March 31
5) New York Giants — DUE: March 31 — PUBLISHING: April 1
6) Cleveland Browns — DUE: March 31 — PUBLISHING: April 1
7) Washington Commanders — DUE: April 1 — PUBLISHING: April 2
8) New Orleans Saints — DUE: April 1 — PUBLISHING: April 2
9) Kansas City Chiefs — DUE: April 1 — PUBLISHING: April 3
10) Cincinnati Bengals — DUE: April 1 — PUBLISHING: April 3
[Weekend break]
11) Miami Dolphins — DUE: April 4 — PUBLISHING: April 6
12) Dallas Cowboys — DUE: April 4 — PUBLISHING: April 6
13) Los Angeles Rams — DUE: April 5 — PUBLISHING: April 7
14) Baltimore Ravens — DUE: April 5 — PUBLISHING: April 7
15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers — DUE: April 6 — PUBLISHING: April 8
16) New York Jets — DUE: April 6 — PUBLISHING: April 8
17) Detroit Lions — DUE: April 7 — PUBLISHING: April 9
18) Minnesota Vikings — DUE: April 7 — PUBLISHING: April 9
19) Carolina Panthers — DUE: April 8 — PUBLISHING: April 10
20) Dallas Cowboys — DUE: April 8 — PUBLISHING: April 10
[Weekend break]
21) Pittsburgh Steelers — DUE: April 11 — PUBLISHING: April 13
22) Los Angeles Chargers — DUE: April 11 — PUBLISHING: April 13
23) Philadelphia Eagles — DUE: April 12 — PUBLISHING: April 14
24) Cleveland Browns — DUE: April 12 — PUBLISHING: April 14
25) Chicago Bears — DUE: April 13 — PUBLISHING: April 15
26) Buffalo Bills — DUE: April 13 — PUBLISHING: April 15
27) San Francisco 49ers — DUE: April 14 — PUBLISHING: April 16
28) Houston Texans — DUE: April 14 — PUBLISHING: April 16
29) Kansas City Chiefs — DUE: April 15 — PUBLISHING: April 17
30) Miami Dolphins — DUE: April 15 — PUBLISHING: April 17
[Weekend break]
31) New England Patriots — DUE: April 18 — PUBLISHING: April 20
32) Seattle Seahawks — DUE: April 18 — PUBLISHING: April 20