The Herd with Colin Cowherd

FantasyPros - 2026 NFL First Round Mock Draft 2.0 (Ep. 1961)

Feb 20, 2026
A fast-paced first-round mock draft rundown highlighting top prospects and team fits. They debate quarterback prototypes, edge rushers, and which tackles and receivers could change lineups. The conversation hops through defensive upgrades, offensive line reinforcements, and potential impact skill players for many franchises.
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ADVICE

Upgrade TE With Athletic Blockers

  • Replace aging tight ends with athletic blockers who can stretch the seam and block in-line.
  • Pat Fitzmaurice picks Kenyon Sadiq for Philadelphia to become a target and inline blocker of the future.
INSIGHT

Add Vertical Juice To Stretch Defenses

  • Cleveland needs home-run receiving speed to stretch defenses, not just additional possession targets.
  • Scott Bogman argues for Casey Concepcion to add vertical juice and special-teams value to the Browns.
INSIGHT

Draft Safeties When Cap Forces Departures

  • Salary-cap pressure and multiple impending safety UFAs force teams to draft replacements early.
  • Derek Brown suggests Chicago must draft a safety like Emmanuel McNeil-Warren given they may not re-sign starters.
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