# Derek Brown: Derek Brown made picks 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and 30 in the 2026 mock, and also called Kenyon Sadiq the clear TE1 of the class, Carnell Tate their runaway WR1 and KC Concepcion a top-three receiver.

**Claimed:** Mar 8, 2026
**Pundit:** Derek Brown — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown
**Outlet:** FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview
**Original:** https://omny.fm/shows/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/2026-nfl-first-round-mock-draft-3-0-every-first-round-pick-after-the-combine-ep-1973

13 checkable claims — 10 mock draft picks and 3 position order calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 20 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

All 13 have settled, averaging 71.5 out of 100, against 41.7 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> Kenyon sadik Tight end out Of oregon after his amazing combine.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Anthony Hill to be picked at number 30**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Anthony Hill, Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: scored 27.26 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Francis Mauigoa to be picked at number 6**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Francis Mauigoa, Cleveland Browns
  - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 9**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kenyon Sadiq, Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: scored 73.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Cashius Howell to be picked at number 15**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Cashius Howell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: scored 32.42 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 12**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Mansoor Delane, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: scored 77.11 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Arvell Reese to be picked at number 3**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Arvell Reese, Arizona Cardinals
  - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Denzel Boston to be picked at number 21**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Denzel Boston, Pittsburgh Steelers
  - Verdict: scored 45.85 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **K.C. Concepcion to be picked at number 24**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: K.C. Concepcion, Cleveland Browns
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Dillon Thieneman to be picked at number 18**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Dillon Thieneman, Minnesota Vikings
  - Verdict: scored 73.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Kadyn Proctor to be picked at number 27**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kadyn Proctor, San Francisco 49ers
  - Verdict: scored 52.21 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **K.C. Concepcion to be a top three wide receiver in this class wide receiver off the board**
  - Kind: Position Order Calls · About: K.C. Concepcion
  - Verdict: scored 70.71 out of 100, against 17 for a naive guess
- **Kenyon Sadiq to be 1st tight end off the board**
  - Kind: Position Order Calls · About: Kenyon Sadiq
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 15.51 for a naive guess
- **Carnell Tate to be 1st wide receiver off the board**
  - Kind: Position Order Calls · About: Carnell Tate
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 9.48 for a naive guess

## Who this take is about

- Anthony Hill — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/anthony-hill
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos
- Francis Mauigoa — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/francis-mauigoa
- Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns
- Kenyon Sadiq — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- Cashius Howell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cashius-howell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- Mansoor Delane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mansoor-delane
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys
- Arvell Reese — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/arvell-reese
- Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals
- Denzel Boston — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/denzel-boston
- Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers
- K.C. Concepcion — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/k-c-concepcion
- Dillon Thieneman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dillon-thieneman
- Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings
- Kadyn Proctor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kadyn-proctor
- San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers
- Carnell Tate — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carnell-tate

## 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)
- Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (scored 0)
- Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0)
- Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0)
- Logan Lazarczyk on Kirk Cousins: Ahead of the trade deadline, they float three Raiders moves: shipping Kirk Cousins to Minnesota if the Vikings offer a second-round pick, selling Maxx Crosby to Dallas for a first-rounder plus, and acquiring Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. for a second- or third-round pick. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d0fd408a-7dcd-4e50-ac62-6b4510a8a800 (scored 100)

## 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)
- Blaine Grisak on Brian Thomas Jr.: Grisak argues the Rams should not trade a second-round pick for Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr., calling it too great a risk and too high a cost. In an embedded tweet of their own from the 2024 pre-draft period, they suggested the Rams could select Thomas at pick No. 19. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/627bcf5d-9f1d-4a34-a1b7-53b8f0aebc40 (scored 84.09)
- Charlie Campbell on Xavier Williams: Campbell's draft stock report projects Indiana WR Charlie Becker as a top-10 pick in 2027, Mississippi State CB Kelley Jones as a first-rounder, Tennessee DT Xavier Gilliam as a top-15 pick, and Texas OT Trevor Goosby as a top-10 pick, while suggesting Arch Manning could still be a first-rounder if they declare. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2dd4bf46-e5eb-4dff-8500-95d9fdbd2986 (scored 0)
- 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)

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