Fornellis 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Jets, Cowboys sp...

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: New York doubles down on Ohio State defenders in Year 2 under Aaron Glenn Fornelli’s 2026 NFL mock draft 2.

0: Jets, Cowboys spice up first round with top 10 trades New York doubles down on Ohio State defenders in Year 2 under Aaron Glenn By Tom Fornelli Mar 4, 2026 at 6:00 am ET • 1 min read USATSI This is my first post-combine mock draft, which means I have a lot more useful information available to me about these players than I had in my last attempt. That dropped, I try not to put too much weight into what happens at the combine. (shocking, we know)

The measurements are nice (and important), and the 40 times are fun, but for the most part, I use the data collected to break “ties” on my board more than I use it to completely upend it.

The Details

That dropped, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some players whose fortunes shift dramatically. In my first mock, I had Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling taken 29th overall Angeles Rams .

I wrote at the time that there was a lot of projection for Freeling, because he doesn’t have the extensive history other prospects in the class have, but that the combine could cause him to fly up the board. Well, Freeling’s performance has .

Why This Matters

In a class with plenty of depth at the OT spot — and some questions about how many actual left tackles are available — Freeling’s performance and projectability make him a far more attractive option. That reality is evident in my new mock, as Freeling goes off the board much sooner. Well, you’ll have to to find out.

The sports world never stops delivering these kinds of storylines.

Key Takeaways

• Yes, the 6-foot-5, 230-pound QB who had Miami defenders (some of whom will be early picks) bounce off him during his TD run in the title game is big.
• Round 1 - Pick 2 Arvell Reese EDGE Ohio State • Jr • 6’4” / 243 lbs Projected Team N.

The Bottom Line

Yes, the 6-foot-5, 230-pound QB who had Miami defenders (some of whom will be early picks) bounce off him during his TD run in the title game is big. Round 1 - Pick 2 Arvell Reese EDGE Ohio State • Jr • 6’4” / 243 lbs Projected Team N.

What do you think about all this?