Kiper’s new NFL mock draft: How free agency shook up first-round landing spots for top prospects

Mel Kiper Jr.Mar 17, 2026, 06:25 AM ET

CloseMel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on “SportsCenter,” ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+.Open Extended Reactions

A lot has happened since I made my last set of pick projections for the 2026 NFL draft. First, we watched hundreds of prospects work out at the combine in Indianapolis. Then, we saw a bunch of free agents sign for big money with new teams and alter roster needs

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