# Brian Peacock: The host (called both "Peacock" and "Trav") argues the combine pushed several popular 49ers mock-draft targets far out of range of pick 27 — tight end Kenyon Sadiq possibly into the top 10, and tackles Monroe Freeling and Caleb Lomu potentially inside the top 15 — while Spencer Fano also won't last to 27.

**Claimed:** Mar 2, 2026
**Pundit:** Brian Peacock — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brian-peacock
**Outlet:** Locked On 49ers (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/locked-on-49ers-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us
**Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/f9f75c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/0a6076b9-74e2-4b01-846e-5cc0d0b8031c/episodes/659fa28b-5fbf-4266-b140-8ae317188bdc/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=0a6076b9-74e2-4b01-846e-5cc0d0b8031c&awEpisodeId=659fa28b-5fbf-4266-b140-8ae317188bdc&feed=P83yLSb_

4 checkable claims — 4 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 4 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

3 of 4 have settled so far, averaging 72.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> I wouldn't be shocked if all of them are not only gone, but, like, top 15 even potentially.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Kenyon Sadiq to be picked “top 10” (picks 1–10)**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kenyon Sadiq
  - Verdict: scored 77.11 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Caleb Lomu to be picked “top 15” (picks 1–15)**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Caleb Lomu
  - Verdict: scored 56.94 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Monroe Freeling to be picked “top 15” (picks 1–15)**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Monroe Freeling
  - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Spencer Fano to be picked “gone before pick 27”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Spencer Fano
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Kenyon Sadiq — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq
- Caleb Lomu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-lomu
- Monroe Freeling — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/monroe-freeling
- Spencer Fano — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/spencer-fano

## What others said about the same people

- Ethan Hurwitz on Caleb Lomu: Hurwitz gives his latest 53-man roster projection for the Patriots after the preseason opener, naming who makes the team at each position and slotting rookie Jam Miller as RB3, Karon Prunty as CB4 and Kindle Vildor as CB5. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a6794a5b-800b-4a37-8d2c-40bd94238106 (scored 100)
- Zach Roberts on Monroe Freeling: Roberts projects the Carolina Panthers' 53-man roster following the Hall of Fame Game, naming every player he expects to make the team at each position, and pegs AJ Dillon as the fourth running back on the depth chart. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/eef72be3-9114-401b-a6e8-2ffc335cc7fb (scored 100)
- Steve Mensch on Caleb Lomu: Making the even-numbered picks in the mock, he sent Arvell Reese to the Jets at No. 2, Spencer Fano to the Giants at 5, Jordan Tyson to the Saints at 8, a Tennessee cornerback to Miami at 11, Keldric Faulk to Baltimore at 14, Akheem Mesidor to Dallas at 20, Kenyon Sadiq to Philadelphia at 23, Caleb Banks to Buffalo at 26, Ty Simpson to the Rams at 29 and Chris Johnson to Seattle at 32, plus Caleb Lomu to Detroit at 17. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f65851f3-1c53-4ae9-80ef-875db5ce2a3f (scored 62.09)
- Daniel Jeremiah on Kenyon Sadiq: On Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah gave his views on the 2026 draft class: he set his board (Jeremiah Love as the second-best player, Malinoi 12th, Fano 14th), ranked the top edge rushers Bailey-Reese-Bain, projected draft ranges for several prospects, and forecast measurables for a few players. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bc772155-d332-4aba-a4c3-a99caa325a2f (scored 69.71)
- Albert Breer on Kenyon Sadiq: Breer says he would be stunned if Fernando Mendoza did not go No. 1 overall to the Raiders, and he flags Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq as a combine standout who could run in the 4.3s and jump 40 inches. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5bed1867-11b9-4207-8dbf-27350a1ae00c (scored 64.56)
- JP Acosta on Caleb Lomu: Acosta says Peter Woods and Caleb Banks will be the first two defensive tackles off the board, bets on Christian Miller sneaking into the first round, has Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 overall as the clear QB1 with Ty Simpson QB2, Kenyan Suik as TE1 and Makai Lemmon as his WR1, expects Caleb Lomu to weigh around 308 pounds, and pegs Munro Freeling as a candidate to be the first offensive lineman drafted with Maxi Amator sneaking into the back of round one; he calls Jermaine McCoy a sure-fire CB1 if healthy. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/349e870d-fa16-4208-a92c-4cddb965e7b4 (scored 77.26)

## More mock draft picks

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

- Ryan Wilson on J.J. McCarthy: Recalling his pre-draft evaluation, Wilson notes he had ranked J.J. McCarthy as the fifth quarterback in the 2024 class and given him a second-round grade rather than a first-round one, citing the gap between Michigan's system and NFL demands. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/44cc5859-8b2b-4fbf-b5c0-62c635f2e357 (scored 36.92)
- Lance Zierlein on Jeremiyah Love: Zierlein laid out his final mock draft: Jeremiah Love at No. 3 to Arizona, Sonny Styles at No. 4 to Robert Saleh's team, and Caleb Downs to the Giants at No. 5. He also called Styles the only first-round linebacker in the class and said Ty Simpson is a lock to be a first-round pick, most likely to Arizona. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cf600df8-87eb-492b-9d91-f7a2b39104ac (scored 100)
- Nick Shook on Max Iheanachor: Shook walks through his full first-round mock draft, assigning a prospect to every pick from No. 1 to No. 32, headlined by Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, David Bailey to the Jets and Jeremiah Love to the Cardinals in the top three. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7d4209aa-2e2d-47a2-b6e5-791d16d209cb (scored 87.81)
- Gregg Rosenthal on K.C. Concepcion: Rosenthal disagrees most with Casey Concepcion being left out of the first round, arguing he could go as high as the top 15 and certainly won't last past receiver-needy teams in the late twenties. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8fae9a3a-7fd8-454c-99cc-0a8400c35d7d (scored 67.71)
- Daniel Jeremiah on Keyron Crawford: In discussing teams without first-round picks, Jeremiah projected specific Day 2 picks: Clemson WR Antonio Williams to the Falcons at 48, Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez to the Colts in the second round, Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas to the Packers at 52, and Auburn edge Keiroon Crawford to the Broncos at 62. He also expects Riley Leonard to open as the Colts' starting QB and Travis Hunter to play cornerback full time in Jacksonville. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f60c916c-1b5f-4252-8733-1770c7809577 (scored 80.52)
- Daniel Jeremiah on Carnell Tate: Jeremiah says Denver, not Kansas City, will be the clear favorite in the AFC West this season; he also puts Carnell Tate sixth and Monroe Freeling twentieth on his prospect board, mocks Tate to Cleveland at No. 6, and expects Georgia receiver Branch to be a Day 2 pick after a strong pro day. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/48a1d189-dc0f-4250-aa3b-0e27119c733a (scored 91.7)

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