DRAFT NEWS

Only four teams remain alive in the hunt for the national title and several future NFL stars will undoubtedly be featured performers in the drama to come. Let’s take a look at some of the best draft-eligible prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft that will be playing in the national semifinals at the Fiesta and Peach Bowl games on January 8th and 9th, respectively.

Happy New Year! Eight teams remain alive in the hunt for the national title and several future NFL stars will undoubtedly be featured performers in the drama to come. Let’s take a look at some of the best draft-eligible prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft that will be playing in the Cotton and Orange Bowl games.

As December dawns in the world of college football, conference championship games have arrived and the college football playoff field is just about to be finalized. There are several potential first-round draft picks playing this weekend including QBs Fernando Mendoza / Indiana (SNS #1 QB), Ty Simpson / Alabama (SNS #2 QB), RB LJ Martin / BYU (SNS #6 RB), WRs Carnell Tate / Ohio State (SNS #2 WR), Germie Bernard / Alabama (SNS #5 WR), Caleb Douglas / Texas Tech (SNS #8 WR)...

Cam Ward / QB / Miami, Fl 1. Tennessee Cam Ward / QB / Miami, Fl The Titans have many needs and the fact that there are no "sure things" at QB only muddies the water. The Titans consider drafting Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter here but feel that the void at QB has to be addressed. Tennessee selects Ward due to his leadership and clutch performances he turned in while leading the Hurricanes in 2024. 2. Cleveland Shedeur Sanders / QB / Colorado Deshaun Watson re-tore his Achille

(Marvin Harrison / WR / Ohio State) The first 18 picks are locked in after the end of the regular season. The order of the remaining picks will be determined by the results of the playoffs with the Super Bowl champion selecting #32 , the final pick of the first round. NOTE: This mock draft does not consider trades. Trades will be included in future mock drafts. The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan from April 25 – 27. 1. Chicago (from Carolina)