Latest NFL Mock Draft Has Three Tigers Selected In The First Round

Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports recently released his first 2026 Mock Draft: Version 1.0 and projected LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to be selected No. 1 overall by the New Orleans Saints.

Later in the first round, Wilson has LSU wide receiver Aaron Anderson selected as the No. 26 overall pick by the Washington Commanders, and new transfer wide receiver Nic Anderson going No. 31 overall to the Baltimore Ravens.

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Round 1 - Pick 1
Garrett Nussmeier QB
LSU • Sr • 6'2" / 200 lbs

It's not hard to see that Nussmeier is a coach's son -- he plays like a grizzled NFL veteran and when he's on it's pretty easy to see LSU Joe Burrow. The issues arise when Nuss Bus tries to do too much -- and that was something of a theme as the '24 season progressed and LSU Joe Burrow turned into New England Mac Jones. If Nussmeier can limit the poor decisions and untimely turnovers, he'll have a great chance to be the No. 1 overall pick.

Round 1 - Pick 26
Aaron Anderson WR
LSU • Jr • 5'8" / 188 lbs

Undersized and twitchy with short-area quickness to win in small areas. Anderson will consistently create separation from the slot vs. off coverage, and he has an extra gear in the open field. Legit track speed on go routes, and he can run the entire route tree, though he will have the occasional focus drop.

Round 1 - Pick 31
Nic Anderson WR
LSU • Jr • 6'4" / 210 lbs

Missed all but one game in '24 because of quad injury; only saw one target, no catches. That said, in 2023, he set an Oklahoma record for TD receptions by a freshman with 10. Anderson is a big, physical X receiver who can play through contact. He tracks deep balls well on go routes, and he consistently stacks CBs. He's a YAC machine who plays with great contact balance and will drag defenders downfield -- he's almost like a RB with ball in his hands; if you need 2-3 yards, he'll get them.

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