Nick Shook· Apr 9, 2026
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.
“We went with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey and I think about the history of the Jets when I made this selection.”
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36 checkable claims — 32 mock draft picks and 4 position order calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 57 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
33 of 36 have settled so far, averaging 67 out of 100, against 46.4 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
- Olaivavega Ioane
- Miami Dolphins
- Max Iheanachor
- Cleveland Browns
- Dillon Thieneman
- Dallas Cowboys
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
- Minnesota Vikings
- Francis Mauigoa
- Los Angeles Rams
- Avieon Terrell
- Jermod McCoy
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Fernando Mendoza
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Makai Lemon
- New York Jets
- Carnell Tate
- Akheem Mesidor
- David Bailey
- Blake Miller
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Sonny Styles
- New York Giants
- Brandon Cisse
- Seattle Seahawks
- T.J. Parker
- New England Patriots
- Colton Hood
- Jordyn Tyson
- Buffalo Bills
- Caleb Lomu
- Houston Texans
- Kadyn Proctor
- Chicago Bears
- Arvell Reese
- Tennessee Titans
- Jeremiyah Love
- Arizona Cardinals
- Caleb Downs
- Washington Commanders
- Rueben Bain
- New Orleans Saints
- Omar Cooper
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Mansoor Delane
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Spencer Fano
- Baltimore Ravens
- Monroe Freeling
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Keldric Faulk
- Lee Hunter
- Carolina Panthers
- Cashius Howell
- Detroit Lions
- Kenyon Sadiq
36 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
Olaivavega Ioane to be 1st offensive lineman off the board
“He would be the first offensive lineman off the board in your draft, and a guard”
Miss · 35Scored 35.36a naive guess scored 9.95+25.41 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- naming one of the 50 at random averages 9.95
- skill:
- 25.41
- player:
- Olaivavega Ioane
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- credit halves every two places
- accuracy:
- 35.36
- baseline:
- 9.95
- position:
- offensive lineman
- class size:
- 50
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual order:
- 4
- predicted order:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Max Iheanachor to be picked at number 24
“you keep the tackle run going. With Max Ianachra from Arizona State... Ianacher with the Browns”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Max Iheanachor
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 21
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- 24
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.27
Dillon Thieneman to be picked at number 12
“I wouldn't have been surprised though, if you had put Dylan Theeneman to the Bengals at twelve. At ten instead he goes to the Cowboys.”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Dillon Thieneman
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 56.94
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 25
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 56.94
- predicted pick:
- 12
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.27
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to be picked at number 18
“Minnesota taking Emmanuel McNeil warren the safety from Toledo”
Miss · 18Scored 17.68 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 17.68
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 58
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 17.68
- predicted pick:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.27
Francis Mauigoa to be picked at number 13
“You have the Rams up next at thirteen, taking Francis Mauiinoa from Miami”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Francis Mauigoa
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 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:
- 82.27
- Mock Draft PicksAvieon TerrellDallas CowboysApr 9, 2026
Avieon Terrell to be picked at number 20
“and then Avian Terrell, AJ's brother, the Clemson cornerback, going to the Cowboys”
Miss · 30Scored 29.73 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Avieon Terrell
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 29.73
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 48
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 29.73
- predicted pick:
- 20
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.27
Jermod McCoy to be picked at number 10
“Instead you have him taking a cornerback Jermad McCoy from Tennessee”
Miss · 2Scored 1.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Jermod McCoy
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 1.94
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 101
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 1.94
- predicted pick:
- 10
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.27
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“There wasn't much to talk about with the number one overall pick. Yeah, from Nando Mendoza going to the Raiders”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Fernando Mendoza
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 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:
- 82.27
- Position Order CallsMakai LemonNew York JetsApr 9, 2026
Makai Lemon to be 2nd receiver off the board
“the second one they spend on Lemon because I felt Lemon was the next best receiver in this class”
Close · 71Scored 70.71a naive guess scored 12.84+57.87 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- naming one of the 36 at random averages 12.84
- skill:
- 57.87
- player:
- Makai Lemon
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- credit halves every two places
- accuracy:
- 70.71
- baseline:
- 12.84
- position:
- receiver
- class size:
- 36
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual order:
- 3
- predicted order:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Carnell Tate to be 1st receiver off the board
“Carnell Tate, you have going to the Browns and the Ohio state wide receiver, first receiver off the board”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 9.48+90.52 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- naming one of the 36 at random averages 9.48
- skill:
- 90.52
- player:
- Carnell Tate
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- credit halves every two places
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 9.48
- position:
- receiver
- class size:
- 36
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual order:
- 1
- predicted order:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- Mock Draft PicksAkheem MesidorApr 9, 2026
Akheem Mesidor to be picked at number 15
“The Bucks are up next at fifteen, and you haven't taken a key messador from Miami.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Akheem Mesidor
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 22
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 15
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.27
- Mock Draft PicksDavid BaileyNew York JetsApr 9, 2026
David Bailey to be picked at number 2
“at number two to the Jets... We went with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- David Bailey
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 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:
- 82.27
Blake Miller to be picked at number 23
“Blake Miller from Clemson. You know the Eagles... find their replacement potentially for Lane Johnson here”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Blake Miller
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 77.11
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 17
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 77.11
- predicted pick:
- 23
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.27
- Mock Draft PicksSonny StylesNew York GiantsApr 9, 2026
Sonny Styles to be picked at number 5
“Now you have styles going to the Giants... they will have an opportunity at five to add to that defense”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.27 against a shuffle’s 50+32.27 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.27
- player:
- Sonny Styles
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 7
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 5
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.27
Brandon Cisse to be picked at number 32
“you wrap up the draft at thirty two with Brandon Sisay, the South Carolina cornerback... they just lost Reek Woollan to free agency”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Brandon Sisay
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- undrafted
- outcome:
- went undrafted in 2026; has not appeared on an NFL roster
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- undrafted
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 0
- predicted pick:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
T.J. Parker to be picked at number 31
“Patriots at thirty one, take Clemson edge TJ. Parker”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- T.J. Parker
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 35
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 31
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksColton HoodMiami DolphinsApr 9, 2026
Colton Hood to be picked at number 30
“The Dolphins take Colton Hood, the Tennessee cornerback, at thirty”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Colton Hood
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 37
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 30
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksJordyn TysonBuffalo BillsApr 9, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 26
“You have Jordan Tyson, the Arizona state wide receiver, falling all the way to twenty six... So if Tyson falls to this point for them in the draft”
Close · 46Scored 45.85 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Jordyn Tyson
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 45.85
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 8
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 45.85
- predicted pick:
- 26
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksCaleb LomuHouston TexansApr 9, 2026
Caleb Lomu to be picked at number 28
“you had Caleb Lomu the tackle going to the Texans at twenty eight”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Caleb Lomu
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 28
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 28
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksKadyn ProctorChicago BearsApr 9, 2026
Kadyn Proctor to be picked at number 25
“Caden Proctor from Alabama to the Bears... I think at twenty five that's really good value on Proctor”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Kadyn Proctor
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 56.94
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 12
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 56.94
- predicted pick:
- 25
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksArvell ReeseTennessee TitansApr 9, 2026
Arvell Reese to be picked at number 4
“You have them going to the Titans... that's at number four, so your Reese falls to them”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Arvell Reese
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 95.76
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 5
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 95.76
- predicted pick:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksCarnell TateCleveland BrownsApr 9, 2026
Carnell Tate to be picked at number 6
“that's why he's worthy of the sixth overall pick in this draft... Carnell Tate, you have going to the Browns”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Carnell Tate
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 4
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 3
“You went wild Jeremiah Love to the Cardinals at three. The Notre Dame running back”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Jeremiyah Love
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 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:
- 82.35
Caleb Downs to be picked at number 7
“You keep the Ohio State train going at number seven. It's Caleb Downs... the Commanders going with Caleb Downs”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Caleb Downs
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 11
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8
“Bain ends up going the next pick... But New Orleans still hasn't resigned Cam Jordan... I think there's eight really standout players in this draft, and you took him in the top eight in a row”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Rueben Bain
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 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:
- 82.35
Omar Cooper to be picked at number 22
“The Chargers are up next. You have them taking another wide receiver Omar Cooper... That's why it fits here, I think at twenty two.”
Close · 71Scored 70.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Omar Cooper
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 70.71
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 30
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 70.71
- predicted pick:
- 22
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 9
“come back with the Chiefs on the clock at number nine... So they get the best corner in the draft in Mansor Delaine”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Man Sewer Delaine
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- undrafted
- outcome:
- went undrafted in 2026; has not appeared on an NFL roster
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- undrafted
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 0
- predicted pick:
- 9
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksSpencer FanoBaltimore RavensApr 9, 2026
Spencer Fano to be picked at number 14
“The Ravens, you know, start what's going to be a run of tackles with Spencer Fano”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Spencer Fano
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 9
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 14
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
Monroe Freeling to be picked at number 21
“So maybe that's why the Steelers. You have another tackle off the board, Monroe Freeling.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Monroe Freeling
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 19
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 21
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksKeldric FaulkApr 9, 2026
Keldric Faulk to be picked at number 27
“the forty nine ers you have. Taking Keldrick Falk kind of a divisive prospect”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Keldric Faulk
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 31
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 27
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksMakai LemonNew York JetsApr 9, 2026
Makai Lemon to be picked at number 16
“if we're recapping the sixteenth to twenty picks, you had Lemon to the Jets... Makai Lemon out of usc”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Makai Lemon
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 20
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 16
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksLee HunterCarolina PanthersApr 9, 2026
Lee Hunter to be picked at number 19
“Lee Hunter from Texas Tech going to the Panthers”
Miss · 27Scored 27.26 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Lee Hunter
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 27.26
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 49
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 27.26
- predicted pick:
- 19
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
- Mock Draft PicksCashius HowellDetroit LionsApr 9, 2026
Cashius Howell to be picked at number 17
“The Casius Howell pick to the Lions at seventeen”
Miss · 35Scored 35.36 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 82.35 against a shuffle’s 50+32.35 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 32.35
- player:
- Cashius Howell
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 35.36
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 41
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 35.36
- predicted pick:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 82.35
Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at a slot they never named
“Did you consider taking Kenyan Sadik the tight end for the Texans at twenty eight instead he goes to the Chiefs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Olaivavega Ioane to be picked at a slot they never named
“we'll fly through vega IONI to the Dolphins. That would be a statement of an intent type of pick. Penn State guard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Francis Mauigoa to be 1st tackle off the board
“So they get the first tackle off the board. Excellent value, excellent need.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · New York GiantsHit · 100Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsMiss · 0Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Baltimore RavensHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
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- Daniel JeremiahMock Draft Picks · Keyron CrawfordHit · 81In 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.
- Jeff CavanaughMock Draft Picks · Lorenzo StylesMiss · 1Streaming from the NFL Combine, Jeff pegged safety Dylan Thienemann's draft range at roughly picks 20-35, said LSU safety AJ Halsey would cost a second- or third-round pick, and insisted Sonny Styles' brother would not be a top-50 selection despite a fast 40.
- Scott BogmanMock Draft Picks · Romello HeightMiss · 18He gave David Bailey to Tennessee at 4, Sonny Styles to Washington at 7, Caleb Downs to Cincinnati at 10, Carnell Tate to the Rams at 13, Denzel Boston to the Jets at 16, Kayden McDonald to Carolina at 19, Vega Ioane to the Chargers at 22, Peter Woods to Chicago at 25, Emmanuel Pregnon to Houston at 28 and Romello Height to Denver at 31, and insisted both Bailey and Downs are top-10 locks.
- Tom PelisseroMock Draft Picks · Ashton JeantyHit · 100Pelissero says Cam Ward is the Titans' pick at the top of the 2025 draft and that Travis Hunter is most likely the Browns' selection at No. 2; he also endorses Tyler Warren as a top-10 pick, expects Ashton Jeanty inside the top 10, and names five under-the-radar players who could sneak into round one, including Emeka Egbuka between picks 20-25 and Tyler Shough (whom he pegs more likely as a Day 2 pick).