ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper dropped an updated 2026 NFL mock draft after the first wave of free agency and the Jaylen Waddle trade shook up the board. In his latest projection, wide receiver becomes a major storyline for Miami at No. 11, with several key picks ahead of them influencing how the first round could unfold. For more NFL draft coverage and updates, check out NFL Draft by Chat Sports.
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Tom Downey breaks down where the top prospects land, plus the biggest surprises and omissions from Kiper's updated mock. The full first-round order is included, along with notable names left out and the questions it raises as teams reshape their needs after early offseason moves.
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