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Most mock drafts try to predict what teams will do. This one flips the script. Here's how I'd attack Round 1 as each team's GM.

Apr 14, 2026 at 4:57 pm ET • 1 min read

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As we get closer to the kickoff of the 2026 NFL Draft, mock draft season is starting to wind down. Right now, most mock drafts reflect what the writer or analyst thinks a team might do.

Mock drafts examine a team's needs and combine them with the best possible player fit. It's virtually impossible to get inside the minds of 32 NFL GMs.

I've always based my mock drafts on what I would do as that particular team's general manager. So don't go crazy if a player is or isn't featured here -- as we know, things can get a little wild in the real draft.

Plus, it's just a mock draft anyway. Lighten up and have some fun!

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. You can find more draft coverage at CBSSports.com, including weekly mock drafts and regular evaluations of the top prospects.

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