No surprise here, but the Indianapolis Colts pick a quarterback in the preseason edition of ESPN's 2026 NFL mock draft.

Could Arch Manning go No. 1? Will QBs dominate the first round? Which teams could land playmakers? Field Yates projects next year's opening 32 picks.

It’s also the beginning of a year-long chance for players to build their résumé ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Of note, Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is not included due to a lack of sample size and the belief that he’ll return to school for the 2026 season.

ESPN's Field Yates has released his 2026 Early NFL Mock Draft, and the Texas quarterback is in the prime spot.

A first-round cornerback in 2026 would give the Chargers another possible long-term option alongside Still and Hart. Cornerbacks Benjamin St-Juste, Ja'Sir Taylor and Deane Leonard are also slated to be free agents in 2026.

A quick poll of most Chicago Bears fans would likely reveal a consensus position that sits atop a 2026 NFL Draft wish list: edge rusher. It's not because the Bears have no edge rushers worth noting. Montez Sweat has All-Pro talent,

While it is extremely early for 2026 mock drafts, there are some out there and the Buffalo Bills are slated to get an extremely underrated receiver in Round 1.