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Reid's early NFL mock draft for next year: Which 2...
Key takeaways
- With the 2026 draft concluded, it's time to start embracing the hype.
- Sure, we're still dissecting team fits, best (and worst) picks and the overall landscape of last week's draft.
- To get an early gauge on the class, I'm finding first-round landing spots for top prospects in my way-too-early mock draft.
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With the 2026 draft concluded, it's time to start embracing the hype.
Sure, we're still dissecting team fits, best (and worst) picks and the overall landscape of last week's draft. There are also still 12 full months of studying tape, watching games and traveling to predraft events before we get to next year's first round. But the 2027 class has the chance to rival 2024 as far as the depth at quarterback and the sheer volume of talent, both on offense and in general.
To get an early gauge on the class, I'm finding first-round landing spots for top prospects in my way-too-early mock draft. A few notes before we get rolling:
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