With college football marching toward midseason, preseason narratives surrounding the 2026 NFL Draft have given way to actual on-field insights about the upcoming class. A group of prospects light on stars – and any sense of certainty – has already seen quite the shake-up, with Texas quarterback Arch Manning now looking far more likely to be a 2027 entrant than the savior of this draft class some expected him to become. And while no passer has fully taken command of the top spot, there have been several promising performers who have helped their cause in the first handful of games. With the October slate rolling, here's USA TODAY Sports' latest 2026 NFL mock draft projection, with the order estimated based on current records and opponent winning percentages. View the full mock draft at the link in our bio. #NFL #mockdraft #NFLDraft