The 2026 NFL Draft is months away, but with college football in full swing, it may be time to start looking ahead. On top of that, the Vikings' season kicked off yesterday, which means we are launching our weekly Mock Draft Monday series here on Vikings Wire.

Drew Allar returned to Happy Valley in search of a national championship and redemption. Instead, he's gone from top prospect to an unknown future.

The Dolphins inched another step closer to one of their highest draft picks in years by losing to the Chargers.

The Denver Broncos showed interest in adding a former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman to the roster on Monday.

The New Orleans Saints have struggled to put together strong draft classes in the past, let's take a look at how they have performed this year so far:

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off their biggest win, literally, of the year, where they won by a score of 30-19. It was the first time they did not have to score in the final minute of the game, and the team and fanbase most likely enjoyed it more that way.

These picks showcase a sophisticated layer of draft thinking: in High Score formats, late-round value isn't just about breakout bets — it's about strategic patience. Should you endure injuries along the way, there is no shortage of viable replacement-level options available on waivers.

Many know about the trio atop 2026 draft boards, but they're not the only high-potential freshmen in the class.