# Charlie Campbell: In their 2028 NFL Mock Draft, Campbell projects picks 17-32 of the first round, pairing prospects such as LSU cornerback D.J. Pickett (No. 17 to Washington), Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker (No. 20 to Minnesota) and Minnesota center Ashton Beers (No. 32 to the Rams) with specific teams and slots.

**Claimed:** Oct 1, 2026
**Pundit:** Charlie Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/charlie-campbell
**Outlet:** Walter Football — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/walter-football
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://walterfootball.com/draft2028charlie_1.php

16 checkable claims — 16 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 32 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.

> Minnesota needs a new franchise quarterback.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Niki Prongos to be picked at number 29**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Niki Prongos, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Ashton Beers to be picked at number 32**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Ashton Beers, Los Angeles Rams
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Juan Gaston to be picked at number 28**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Juan Gaston, Buffalo Bills
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Drew Mestemaker to be picked at number 20**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Drew Mestemaker, Minnesota Vikings
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jeremiah McCloud to be picked at number 26**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jeremiah McCloud, Baltimore Ravens
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Drew Azzopardi to be picked at number 19**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Drew Azzopardi, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Brandon Finney Jr. to be picked at number 21**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Brandon Finney Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **L.J. McCray to be picked at number 18**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: L.J. McCray, Jacksonville Jaguars
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jalen Mayo to be picked at number 27**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jalen Mayo, Detroit Lions
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Clev Lubin to be picked at number 23**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Clev Lubin, Green Bay Packers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jalen Graham to be picked at number 30**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jalen Graham, Cincinnati Bengals
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Chris Cole to be picked at number 24**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Chris Cole, Seattle Seahawks
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Will Black to be picked at number 22**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Will Black, Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Luke Reynolds to be picked at number 25**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Luke Reynolds, Houston Texans
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa to be picked at number 31**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **DJ Pickett to be picked at number 17**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: DJ Pickett, Washington Commanders
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Niki Prongos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/niki-prongos
- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles
- Ashton Beers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ashton-beers
- Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams
- Juan Gaston — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/juan-gaston
- Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills
- Drew Mestemaker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/drew-mestemaker
- Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings
- Jeremiah McCloud — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jeremiah-mccloud
- Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens
- Drew Azzopardi — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/drew-azzopardi
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys
- Brandon Finney Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brandon-finney-jr
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- L.J. McCray — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/l-j-mccray
- Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars
- Jalen Mayo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-mayo
- Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions
- Clev Lubin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/clev-lubin
- Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers
- Jalen Graham — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals
- Chris Cole — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-cole
- Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks
- Will Black — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-black
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos
- Luke Reynolds — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/luke-reynolds
- Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans
- Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kyngstonn-viliamu-asa
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- DJ Pickett — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dj-pickett
- Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders

## What others said about the same people

- Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0)
- Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0)
- Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0)
- Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/46f7646f-2c64-4827-a522-67975af79fb6 (scored 95.24)
- Tyler Sullivan on Washington Commanders: Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1bb32676-c3b3-4b8e-8a03-b58396cf98bf (scored 100)
- John Breech on Washington Commanders: Breech picks the Commanders to upset the Giants on Thursday night, 24-17, and takes the Texans to beat the Browns 24-16 in Week 10 behind a pass rush that should batter Deshaun Watson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9fddc8e1-3823-4252-bdd7-f81ef11b1da3 (scored 90.48)

## More mock draft picks

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Chris Simms on Malachi Corley: Simms named the Bears the NFL's best overall offense and best rushing offense, the Bengals the best passing offense, Seattle the best total defense, Minnesota the best pass defense and Tampa Bay the best run defense; they also called Tristan Wirfs the league's best offensive lineman, projected Miami's Malachi Toney as a top-15 pick, and predicted a 30-14 Jaguars win in Baltimore. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c0fd4647-2de8-4a5f-bac2-950fed303ee9 (scored 11.46)
- Todd McShay on Keelon Russell: While breaking down LSU's offense, McShay called receiver Jackson Harris a top-50 NFL draft prospect, and later said LSU's Sam Levitt and Alabama's Keelan Russell are potential top-10 picks in a future draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/15d40546-2ab9-4ab8-b5bd-ed0ef7f26ae5 (scored 0)
- Philip Hughes on Kyle Kennard: Evaluating edge rusher Kyle Kennard ahead of the draft, the account projected them as a Day 2 selection. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/605a686a-b5f1-4611-82b4-961abf8de93e (scored 33.86)
- Walt on Fernando Mendoza: In a running series of coach/GM hiring and firing grades, Walt projects Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick of the Raiders in the 2026 draft and has LSU's Garrett Nussmeier going No. 2 overall in their 2026 mock draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/29bb2d31-fbe3-40db-b378-be5ba5d990b0 (scored 100)
- Rob Rang on Malachi Corley: Rang updated their quarterback board for the 2027 NFL Draft, moving Ole Miss's Trinidad Chambliss to No. 1 ahead of Dante Moore and Arch Manning, and sorting the 14 QBs into first-round, Day 2 and Day 3 tiers. They also project Jeremiah Smith as the No. 1 overall pick and says Manning would be a first-round pick if eligible. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65667ef4-80c7-4bd1-a9ae-6c7aa8eb18b7 (scored 23.94)
- Kyle Crabbs on Sam Brown: Crabbs projects all seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Cam Ward going No. 1 overall to Tennessee, Travis Hunter second to Cleveland and Abdul Carter third to the Giants. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e8a40874-e85c-44ec-a4c8-b6f0edbd22d2 (scored 0)

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