Charlie Campbell· Sep 12, 2026
A scouting report on the Oklahoma–Michigan game projects Michigan cornerback Zeke Berry as more likely a second-round pick than a first-rounder because of his size, and says Utah transfer edge rusher John Henry Daley could be a first-round pick next April if he proves to be a well-rounded defender. The writer declines to give John Mateer a round estimate, saying only that this tape will hurt his draft grade.
“Given his size, Berry might be more of a second-round pick than a first-rounder.”
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- Mock Draft PicksJohn Henry DaleySep 12, 2026
John Henry Daley to be picked “first-round pick next April” (picks 1–32)
“If Daley proves to be a well-rounded defender, he could be a first-round pick next April.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksZeke BerrySep 12, 2026
Zeke Berry to be picked “second-round pick” (picks 33–64)
“Given his size, Berry might be more of a second-round pick than a first-rounder.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- WaltMock Draft Picks · John Henry DaleyPendingIn his 2027 NFL Mock Draft (picks 17-32 of Round 1), Walt matched sixteen first-round prospects to teams, including David Stone to Denver, D.J. McKinney to the Jets, Jordan Seaton to Baltimore and John Mateer to Cleveland. He also predicted Trey Hendrickson would win 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
- Daire CarragherDepth Chart Calls · John Henry DaleyPendingUsing PFF's 2027 NFL Draft Big Board, the piece ranks its top eight prospects for the 2027 draft class, with Jeremiah Smith first, followed by Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, Colin Simmons, Leonard Moore, Arch Manning, Dylan Stewart and Carter Smith. It also calls Colin Simmons and Cayden Green early first-round-caliber players.
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