Kadyn Proctor — 2026 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

With the third overall pick last year, the Giants front office hit it out of the park with a stud like Abdul Carter at No. 3 and plenty of value picks later (Darius Alexander, Marcus Mbow, etc.). If they're picking third again, however, a new front office could be making the selections. Even if that happens, it may be too early to throw in the towel on Jaxson Dart (even if a new regime isn't sold on him).

Bolstering the offensive line by pairing Proctor as a bookend to Andrew Thomas would make sense. Proctor, who was a top-10 recruit in the 2023 recruiting class, is massive tackle prospect who moves well for his size and is a mauler in the run game.

Terron Armstead announced his retirement this offseason, but the Dolphins will get an extended look at last year's second-round selection, Patrick Paul. If that does not go as planned, then the franchise could go in a different direction as part of the 2026 draft. Proctor is a massive human being who probably needs to play a little lighter to maximize his foot quickness and flexibility.

Proctor is a massive prospect at 6-foot-7 and 360 pounds. He's a mauler in the run game, and if he gets hands on rushers cleanly, he can quickly neutralize them. The pop in his hands and overall strength are his best traits, but he must become more consistent in pass protection. The 19-year-old has the potential to be a top-five pick. The Giants do have Andrew Thomas at left tackle, but their offensive line remains a work in progress.

The Giants have QB Jaxson Dart in the fold already, so trading down is a very strong possibility here with the glut of quarterback-starved teams in the NFL right now. Proctor would give Dart a dependable blindside pass protector to grow with.

After spending a hefty amount of draft capital assembling their quarterback room, the Browns would love to see Arch Manning enter the 2026 draft and for there to be an active trade market for the top pick. Most within Austin still believe he'll stick around for another season, leaving Cleveland to shore up its offensive line with a mammoth left tackle in Proctor, who could become the sport's best player up front if he continues his progression.

A mammoth offensive lineman, Proctor appeared dominant early last season before his play diminished late, especially in the bowl game against Michigan. Nonetheless, the talent is there for him to become a top-10 pick, if he continues to improve as a junior.

If the Colts are indeed going to prioritize the running game, adding beef up front is the priority. They simply don't come much bigger than Proctor, who does carry some extra weight around his middle but is surprisingly agile given his massive frame. He's started the past two seasons at left tackle for the Tide and has as much upside as any blocker in this class.

Much as John Mara might like another crack at a Manning behind center, Big Blue can instead forge ahead with setting Jaxson Dart up for success. The Giants go big — literally — with the 6-7, 360-pound Proctor, who can pair with left tackle Andrew Thomas to provide the steady protection that the franchise has long lacked.