# Jaime Eisner: In a "What I Would Do" 2026 NFL mock draft, Eisner assigns first-round selections for all 32 picks plus several early second-round picks, starting with Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders at No. 1. **Claimed:** Apr 6, 2026 **Pundit:** Jaime Eisner — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jaime-eisner **Outlet:** The Draft Network — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/the-draft-network **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2026/04/06/2026-nfl-mock-draft-april 43 checkable claims — 37 mock draft picks and 6 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 69 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 37 of 43 have settled so far, averaging 67.8 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 1. > If I were each of the 32 general managers, how would I attack the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft? *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Chris Johnson to be picked at number 32** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Chris Johnson, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 80.52 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Peter Woods to be picked at number 20** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Peter Woods, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 67.71 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Blake Miller to be picked at number 23** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Blake Miller, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 77.11 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Sonny Styles to be picked at number 7** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Sonny Styles, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **David Bailey to be picked at number 8** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: David Bailey, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 77.11 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Jermod McCoy to be picked at number 10** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jermod McCoy, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 1.94 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Ty Simpson to be picked at number 29** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Ty Simpson, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 50 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Makai Lemon to be picked at number 13** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Makai Lemon, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 73.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Caleb Downs to be picked at number 5** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Caleb Downs, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 77.11 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Carnell Tate to be picked at number 6** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Carnell Tate, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Olaivavega Ioane to be picked at number 16** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Olaivavega Ioane, New York Jets - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Spencer Fano to be picked at number 14** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Spencer Fano, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: scored 80.52 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 9** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Mansoor Delane, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Arvell Reese to be picked at number 2** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Arvell Reese, New York Jets - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Francis Mauigoa to be picked at number 3** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Francis Mauigoa, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 73.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Omar Cooper to be picked at number 27** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Omar Cooper, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **K.C. Concepcion to be picked at number 21** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: K.C. Concepcion, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Keldric Faulk to be picked at number 31** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Keldric Faulk, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 19** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kenyon Sadiq, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 26** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jordyn Tyson, Buffalo Bills - Verdict: scored 45.85 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Kayden McDonald to be picked at number 28** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kayden McDonald, Houston Texans - Verdict: scored 70.71 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Zion Young to be picked at number 25** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Zion Young, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 42.04 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Rueben Bain to be picked at number 4** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Rueben Bain, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: scored 62.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Keith Abney to be picked at number 52** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Keith Abney, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 1.06 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Zachariah Branch to be picked at number 48** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Zachariah Branch, Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: scored 26.11 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 18** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jeremiyah Love, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: scored 52.21 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 - **Max Iheanachor to be picked at number 17** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Max Iheanachor, Detroit Lions - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Caleb Lomu to be picked at number 24** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Caleb Lomu, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Gabe Jacas to be picked at number 47** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Gabe Jacas, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: scored 70.71 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Monroe Freeling to be picked at number 11** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Monroe Freeling, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: scored 70.71 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Jake Golday to be picked at number 62** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jake Golday, Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 62.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Dillon Thieneman to be picked at number 12** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Dillon Thieneman, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 56.94 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Christen Miller to be picked at number 56** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Christen Miller, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: scored 54.53 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Avieon Terrell to be picked at number 30** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Avieon Terrell, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: scored 45.85 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Kadyn Proctor to be picked at number 22** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kadyn Proctor, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 64.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Sonny Styles to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Sonny Styles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Dillon Thieneman to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Dillon Thieneman - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mansoor Delane to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Mansoor Delane - Verdict: not settled yet - **Francis Mauigoa to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Francis Mauigoa - Verdict: not settled yet - **Avieon Terrell to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Avieon Terrell - Verdict: not settled yet - **Makai Lemon to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Makai Lemon - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Chris Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-johnson - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Peter Woods — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/peter-woods - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Blake Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/blake-miller - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Sonny Styles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sonny-styles - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - David Bailey — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/david-bailey - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints - Jermod McCoy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jermod-mccoy - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Ty Simpson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ty-simpson - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Makai Lemon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/makai-lemon - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Caleb Downs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-downs - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants - Carnell Tate — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carnell-tate - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Olaivavega Ioane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/olaivavega-ioane - New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets - Spencer Fano — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/spencer-fano - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Mansoor Delane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mansoor-delane - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Arvell Reese — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/arvell-reese - Francis Mauigoa — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/francis-mauigoa - Omar Cooper — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/omar-cooper - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers - K.C. Concepcion — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/k-c-concepcion - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Keldric Faulk — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keldric-faulk - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Kenyon Sadiq — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Jordyn Tyson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills - Kayden McDonald — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kayden-mcdonald - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans - Zion Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zion-young - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears - Rueben Bain — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rueben-bain - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/titans - Keith Abney — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keith-abney - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Zachariah Branch — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zachariah-branch - Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons - Jeremiyah Love — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Cashius Howell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cashius-howell - Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers - Max Iheanachor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/max-iheanachor - Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions - Caleb Lomu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-lomu - Gabe Jacas — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/gabe-jacas - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts - Monroe Freeling — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/monroe-freeling - Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins - Jake Golday — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jake-golday - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Dillon Thieneman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dillon-thieneman - Fernando Mendoza — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Christen Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christen-miller - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Avieon Terrell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/avieon-terrell - Kadyn Proctor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kadyn-proctor - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers ## What others said about the same people - Chris Simms on Kansas City Chiefs: Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (scored 100) - Connor Rogers on New York Giants: Rogers 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/83d1e88b-95a0-45ba-83d3-f86297170c6c (scored 100) - Chris Long on Cincinnati Bengals: Long 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3df9ea25-e57f-4fd7-b20c-c910a1c3633a (scored 0) - Steven Ruiz on Las Vegas Raiders: Previewing 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a30ff469-4972-4c48-855b-ba984e4de9d0 (scored 100) - Nate Tice on Baltimore Ravens: Tice 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b8378e16-ea5c-4107-a883-28aaf0e71134 (scored 100) - Chris Simms on Green Bay Packers: Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b12420c5-837c-4a24-8a8e-c74b10cc697c (scored 9.52) ## 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) - Jeff Cavanaugh on Lorenzo Styles: Streaming 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f1f48cc1-f9d5-44ca-b130-2c6447b49bc6 (scored 0.51) - Tom Pelissero on Ashton Jeanty: Pelissero 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). — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b7089cf4-c63d-4d43-84a4-072b1d2ee328 (scored 100) - Kyle Brandt on Cam Ward: Brandt insists Cam Ward will be the No. 1 overall pick as the best player in the draft, and predicts Ashton Jeanty won't fall past pick six or seven. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cf3ad678-a0a0-49c1-a265-69812a3e5048 (scored 100) - Colin Cowherd on Kelvin Banks Jr.: Cowherd delivered his own top-15 draft board — what he would do as GM of each team — pairing prospects with picks 1 through 15, and separately argued Shedeur Sanders is a far better prospect than Daniel Jones and that Aaron Rodgers should retire. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1d3f1be7-f506-422a-af38-e6e32088f3e5 (scored 91.7) - Peter Schrager on Shedeur Sanders: Schrager expects the top of the draft to be quarterback-driven, with Cam Ward going first overall and Shedeur Sanders second. He also thinks Sam Darnold returns to Minnesota, Justin Fields starts somewhere (likely staying in Pittsburgh rather than joining the Jets), and the Eagles lose free agents like Milton Williams and Josh Sweat. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d85fbaa5-de9a-4005-8da5-01b47326d167 (scored 0.21) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=jaime-eisner