# Gregg Rosenthal: Rosenthal delivered a solo first-round mock draft (a "will happen" mock, no trades), naming a specific player at each of the first 32 picks. They also predicted they'd hit more than 4.5 picks correctly, and suggested George Pickens could be traded by Dallas next year.

**Claimed:** Apr 22, 2026
**Pundit:** Gregg Rosenthal — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal
**Outlet:** Around the NFL (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/around-the-nfl-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview
**Original:** https://omny.fm/shows/nfl-daily/the-official-2026-nfl-daily-nfl-mock-draft

34 checkable claims — 31 mock draft picks, 2 position order calls and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 57 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

33 of 34 have settled so far, averaging 76.7 out of 100, against 48.4 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> This is a will and yes...

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **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
- **Denzel Boston to be picked at number 29**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Denzel Boston, Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: scored 64.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Sonny Styles to be picked at number 4**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Sonny Styles, Tennessee Titans
  - Verdict: scored 87.81 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 7**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jeremiyah Love, Washington Commanders
  - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **K.C. Concepcion to be picked at number 19**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: K.C. Concepcion, Carolina Panthers
  - Verdict: scored 80.52 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **David Bailey to be picked at number 3**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: David Bailey, Arizona Cardinals
  - Verdict: scored 95.76 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **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
- **Dillon Thieneman to be picked at number 20**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Dillon Thieneman, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: scored 80.52 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
- **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
- **Spencer Fano to be picked at number 21**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Spencer Fano, Pittsburgh Steelers
  - Verdict: scored 59.46 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Monroe Freeling to be picked at number 13**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Monroe Freeling, Los Angeles Rams
  - Verdict: scored 77.11 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 12**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jordyn Tyson, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Akheem Mesidor to be picked at number 15**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Akheem Mesidor, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: scored 73.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Keldric Faulk to be picked at number 27**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Keldric Faulk, San Francisco 49ers
  - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Blake Miller to be picked at number 17**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Blake Miller, Detroit Lions
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Max Iheanachor to be picked at number 23**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Max Iheanachor, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Makai Lemon to be picked at number 16**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Makai Lemon, New York Jets
  - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Cashius Howell to be picked at number 26**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Cashius Howell
  - Verdict: scored 52.21 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
- **Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 14**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Kenyon Sadiq, Baltimore Ravens
  - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 11**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Mansoor Delane, Miami Dolphins
  - Verdict: scored 80.52 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Jermod McCoy to be picked at number 31**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jermod McCoy, New England Patriots
  - Verdict: scored 4.82 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
- **Keylan Rutledge to be picked at number 30**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Keylan Rutledge, Miami Dolphins
  - Verdict: scored 84.09 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Rueben Bain, New Orleans Saints
  - Verdict: scored 73.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Cade McDonald to be picked at number 28**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Cade McDonald, Houston Texans
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Francis Mauigoa to be picked at number 9**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Francis Mauigoa, Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: scored 95.76 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
- **Malachi Lawrence to be picked at number 25**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Malachi Lawrence, Chicago Bears
  - Verdict: scored 91.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **C.J. Allen to be picked at number 18**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: C.J. Allen, Minnesota Vikings
  - Verdict: scored 21.95 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Fernando Mendoza to be 1st quarterback off the board**
  - Kind: Position Order Calls · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 33.08 for a naive guess
- **Mansoor Delane to be 1st cornerback off the board**
  - Kind: Position Order Calls · About: Mansoor Delane, Miami Dolphins
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 12.64 for a naive guess
- **George Pickens to move to Dallas Cowboys**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Caleb Lomu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-lomu
- Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns
- Denzel Boston — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/denzel-boston
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- Sonny Styles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sonny-styles
- Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/titans
- Jeremiyah Love — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love
- Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders
- K.C. Concepcion — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/k-c-concepcion
- Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers
- David Bailey — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/david-bailey
- Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals
- Chris Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-johnson
- Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks
- Dillon Thieneman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dillon-thieneman
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys
- Fernando Mendoza — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza
- Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders
- Caleb Downs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-downs
- New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants
- Spencer Fano — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/spencer-fano
- Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers
- Monroe Freeling — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/monroe-freeling
- Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams
- Jordyn Tyson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson
- Akheem Mesidor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/akheem-mesidor
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- Keldric Faulk — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keldric-faulk
- San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers
- Blake Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/blake-miller
- Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions
- Max Iheanachor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/max-iheanachor
- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles
- Makai Lemon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/makai-lemon
- New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets
- Cashius Howell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cashius-howell
- Arvell Reese — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/arvell-reese
- Kenyon Sadiq — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kenyon-sadiq
- Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens
- Mansoor Delane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mansoor-delane
- Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins
- Jermod McCoy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jermod-mccoy
- New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots
- Carnell Tate — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carnell-tate
- Keylan Rutledge — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keylan-rutledge
- Rueben Bain — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rueben-bain
- New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints
- Cade McDonald — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cade-mcdonald
- Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans
- Francis Mauigoa — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/francis-mauigoa
- Kadyn Proctor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kadyn-proctor
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Malachi Lawrence — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malachi-lawrence
- Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears
- C.J. Allen — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/c-j-allen
- Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings
- George Pickens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/george-pickens

## What others said about the same people

- 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)
- Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (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)
- Sam Monson on New York Giants: Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4cb7a1e-1380-4f08-b39b-1432b97db846 (scored 0)
- Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/46f7646f-2c64-4827-a522-67975af79fb6 (scored 95.24)
- Tyler Sullivan on Washington Commanders: Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1bb32676-c3b3-4b8e-8a03-b58396cf98bf (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)
- 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 Garrett Nussmeier: 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 0)
- Charlie Campbell on Xavier Williams: Reviewing Week 7 college games, Campbell projects a slate of draft outcomes: Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam as a top-15 pick in 2026, Alabama's Bray Hubbard as a Day 2 pick and Yhonzae Pierre as a potential first-rounder, Jeremiah Smith as one of the very first players drafted, Charlie Becker as a top-10 pick in the 2027 draft, Colin Simmons and Trevor Goosby as top-10 picks, and Jadan Baugh as a first-round pick. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d2c00414-086d-4a40-bb69-7584be496742 (scored 0)

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