John Granato· Aug 18, 2026
Granato agreed Trevor Goosby will be a first-round pick.
“He'll be a first round.”
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- Mock Draft PicksTrevor GoosbyAug 18, 2026
Trevor Goosby to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“Yeah. Yeah. Possibly lose him. He'll be a first round.”
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