Colin Cowherd#54 of 87 NFL pundits · Apr 24, 2025

Cowherd laid out their prediction mock draft of what they believe will actually happen, naming picks 1 through 15 including a Rams trade-up with Miami for Colston Loveland. They also predicted Ashton Jeanty would average 100 rushing yards a game and that the Chiefs would not equal last season's record.

Said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)Hear the original

9 of 16calls landed9 hits · 5 close calls · 2 misses · all settled

77.7Average accuracyout of 100, across 16 calls

46.9A naive guessthe same calls, no knowledge

16 of 16Settlednone still waiting

#54Colin Cowherd’s rankof 87 ranked NFL pundits

What Colin Cowherd said

Here is what I believe will happen. Number one cam Ward.

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Where it was said: The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)
The episode: Hour 2 - Colin's NFL Mock Draft
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SaidApr 24, 2025
GradedAug 7, 2026

Box score, by kind

HitCloseMissWaiting

Group	Hits	Close	Misses
Mock Draft Picks	9	5	1
Player Season Numbers	0	0	1
All	9	5	2

How each call scored

16 checkable claims — 15 mock draft picks and 1 player season number — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 29 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

All 16 have settled, averaging 77.7 out of 100, against 46.9 for a naive guess at the same calls.

Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.

Their call against what happened

overall pick

2They said

2What happened

Their call against what actually happened.

Mock Draft Picks9 hits · 5 close calls · 1 missShow ▸

Travis Hunter to be picked at number 2
“Number two, most talented athlete in the draft... Travis Hunter, goes to Cleveland.”
Travis Hunter Cleveland Browns
Went 2mocked at 2
100Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Travis Hunter
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
2
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
2
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Mykel Williams to be picked at number 9
“And number nine the Saints... I think they go with Mikel Williams from Georgia.”
Mykel Williams New Orleans Saints
Went 11mocked at 9
91.7Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Mykel Williams
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
91.7
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
91.7
predicted pick:
9
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Jihaad Campbell to be picked at number 15
“then number fifteen the Falcons take Jahad Campbell.”
Jihaad Campbell Atlanta Falcons
Went 31mocked at 15
50Close
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Jihaad Campbell
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
50
baseline:
50
actual pick:
31
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
50
predicted pick:
15
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Colston Loveland to be picked at number 13
“I think number thirteen we have our first trade up. I think the Rams trade up with Miami... and get Colston Lovelin the tight end”
Colston Loveland Los Angeles Rams
Went 10mocked at 13
87.81Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Colston Loveland
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
10
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
13
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Omarion Hampton to be picked at number 12
“Number twelve Cowboys Omario Hampton.”
Omarion Hampton Dallas Cowboys
Went 22mocked at 12
64.84Close
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Omarion Hampton
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
64.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
22
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
64.84
predicted pick:
12
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Kelvin Banks Jr. to be picked at number 11
“Number eleven nine Ers, I think they get Kelvin Banks left tackle.”
Kelvin Banks Jr.
Went 9mocked at 11
91.7Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Kelvin Banks Jr.
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
91.7
baseline:
50
actual pick:
9
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
91.7
predicted pick:
11
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Will Johnson to be picked at number 10
“Number ten the Bears... I think the Bears are gonna get will Johnson the corner.”
Will Johnson Chicago Bears
Went 47mocked at 10
20.13Miss
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Will Johnson
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
20.13
baseline:
50
actual pick:
47
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
20.13
predicted pick:
10
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Jalon Walker to be picked at number 8
“Number six the Panthers Jaylon Walker. I mean again, it's another Georgia pass rusher.”
Jalon Walker Carolina Panthers
Went 15mocked at 8
73.84Close
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Jalon Walker
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
73.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
15
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
73.84
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Tyler Warren to be picked at number 7
“number seven, the Jets go for Tyler Warren.”
Tyler Warren New York Jets
Went 14mocked at 7
73.84Close
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Tyler Warren
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
73.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
14
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
73.84
predicted pick:
7
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Ashton Jeanty to be picked at number 6
“Number six the Raiders. I believe they're going to get Ashton Genty.”
Ashton Jeanty Las Vegas Raiders
Went 6mocked at 6
100Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Ashton Jeanty
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
6
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
6
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Armand Membou to be picked at number 14
“number fourteenth pick. The Colts will take, in their eyes, the best player available. Armand Membo from Missouri.”
Armand Membou Indianapolis Colts
Went 7mocked at 14
73.84Close
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Armand Membou
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
73.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
7
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
73.84
predicted pick:
14
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Mason Graham to be picked at number 5
“Number five, the Jaguars go for one of the cleaner players in the draft Mason Graham.”
Mason Graham Jacksonville Jaguars
Went 5mocked at 5
100Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Mason Graham
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
5
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
5
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Will Campbell to be picked at number 4
“Patriots go offensive tackle Will Campbell. LSU.”
Will Campbell New England Patriots
Went 4mocked at 4
100Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Will Campbell
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
4
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
4
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Abdul Carter to be picked at number 3
“I think the New York Giants are gonna go get Abdul Carter.”
Abdul Carter New York Giants
Went 3mocked at 3
100Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Abdul Carter
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
3
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?
Cam Ward to be picked at number 1
“Number one cam Ward. This is an easy one, good fit with Brian Callahan's offense”
Cam Ward Tennessee Titans
Went 1mocked at 1
100Hit
mock order 88.04 − 50 for a shuffle = 38.04 × 1 difficulty = +38.04 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.04
player:
Cam Ward
season:
2025
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
1
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
1
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.04
Think this is wrong?

Player Season Numbers1 missShow ▸

Ashton Jeanty to record 1,700 rushing yards
“Ashton genty is going to average one hundred yards a game, very possibly if he goes to Jacksonville at five or Raiders at six.”
Ashton Jeanty
975called 1,700
14.71Miss
14.71 − 0 naive = 14.71 × 2 difficulty = +29.41 skill
How this was scored
naive:
378.78
skill:
29.41
what happened:
975
player:
Ashton Jeanty
season:
2025
accuracy:
14.71
baseline:
0
they said:
1700
statistic:
rushing_yards
difficulty:
2
last season:
no prior season
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
position average:
378.78
zero at percent out:
50
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