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Mike Renner#28 of 87 NFL pundits · Mar 2, 2026

Brenner named combine risers and gave draft ranges for several prospects, predicted a large first-round offensive-line class, and made picks 1, 3, 5 and every other selection in a post-combine first-round mock draft.

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15 of 26calls landed15 hits · 8 close calls · 3 misses · 4 waiting
76.6Average accuracyout of 100, across 26 calls
47.9A naive guessthe same calls, no knowledge
26 of 30Settled4 still waiting
#28Mike Renner’s rankof 87 ranked NFL pundits

What Mike Renner said

So after numbers like that, I don't think he's fallen outside the top 10.
Mike Renner, the lead quote
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Biggest Draft RISERS From The Combine + NEW 2026 NFL Mock Draft | Full 1st Round
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  1. SaidMar 2
  2. GradedAug 13–Oct 1

Box score, by kind

HitCloseMissWaiting
GroupHitsCloseMissesWaitingCalls
Mock Draft Picks14824
Position Order Calls1010
All15834

How each call scored

30 checkable claims — 28 mock draft picks and 2 position order calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 40 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

26 of 30 have settled so far, averaging 76.6 out of 100, against 47.9 for a naive guess at the same calls.

Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.

Their call against what happened

overall pick
21They said
8What happened

Their call against what actually happened.

Mock Draft Picks14 hits · 8 close calls · 2 misses · 4 waitingShow ▸
  1. Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 21

    “Alright. Steelers, 21... We're going Jordan Tyson.”

    Jordyn TysonPittsburgh Steelers

    Went 8mocked at 21
    56.94Close

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Jordyn Tyson
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    56.94
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    8
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    56.94
    predicted pick:
    21
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  2. Omar Cooper to be picked at number 31

    “I'm going Omar Cooper Junior... I think he's a first round receiver all day long for the New England Patriots.”

    Omar CooperNew England Patriots

    Went 30mocked at 31
    95.76Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Omar Cooper
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    95.76
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    30
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    95.76
    predicted pick:
    31
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  3. Sonny Styles to be picked at number 5

    “Giants, number five overall. I'm go here's where I'm going, Sonny Stiles.”

    Sonny StylesNew York Giants

    Went 7mocked at 5
    91.7Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Sonny Styles
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    91.7
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    7
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    91.7
    predicted pick:
    5
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  4. David Bailey to be picked at number 7

    “Number seven, Washington Commanders, a easy one at this point. I think they go David Bailey.”

    David BaileyWashington Commanders

    Went 2mocked at 7
    80.52Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    David Bailey
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    80.52
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    2
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    80.52
    predicted pick:
    7
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  5. Kadyn Proctor to be picked “first rounder” (picks 1–32)

    “Now Caden Proctor wasn't quite the freak everyone thought, but he had a 32 and a half inch vertical at three fifty two... every guy that I just mentioned will be a first rounder”

    Kadyn Proctor

    Went 12
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Kadyn Proctor
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    12
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    first rounder (picks 1–32)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  6. Akheem Mesidor to be picked at number 25

    “Alright. Chicago Bears... I can't pass on a key Mesudor at this point in time.”

    Akheem MesidorChicago Bears

    Went 22mocked at 25
    87.81Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Akheem Mesidor
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    87.81
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    22
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    87.81
    predicted pick:
    25
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  7. Yohana Chore to be picked “first rounder” (picks 1–32)

    “Yohana Chore tested off the charts. Monroe Freeling tested off the charts. Basically, any first round tackle... every guy that I just mentioned will be a first rounder”

    Yohana Chore

    Went undrafted
    0Miss

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Yohana Chore
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    undrafted
    outcome:
    went undrafted in 2026; has not appeared on an NFL roster
    accuracy:
    0
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    undrafted
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    0
    predicted pick:
    first rounder (picks 1–32)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  8. Caleb Lomu to be picked at number 19

    “Alright. Nineteen Panthers... I'm gonna go Caleb Loma”

    Caleb LomuCarolina Panthers

    Went 28mocked at 19
    67.71Close

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Caleb Lomu
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    67.71
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    28
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    67.71
    predicted pick:
    19
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  9. Peter Woods to be picked at number 13

    “Alright. 13 Rams... we're going Peter Woods here”

    Peter WoodsLos Angeles Rams

    Went 29mocked at 13
    50Close

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Peter Woods
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    50
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    29
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    50
    predicted pick:
    13
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  10. Avieon Terrell to be picked at number 29

    “This is a dream scenario, though, for the Los Angeles Rams in my opinion. Avion Terrell sitting”

    Avieon TerrellLos Angeles Rams

    Went 48mocked at 29
    43.91Close

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Avieon Terrell
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    43.91
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    48
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    43.91
    predicted pick:
    29
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  11. Chris Johnson to be picked “top 50 pick” (picks 1–50)

    “Yes. That that's a top 50 pick, in my opinion after that.”

    Chris Johnson

    Went 27
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Chris Johnson
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    27
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    top 50 pick (picks 1–50)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  12. Blake Miller to be picked “first rounder” (picks 1–32)

    “Caleb Lomu as well. Blake Miller... every guy that I just mentioned will be a first rounder”

    Blake Miller

    Went 17
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Blake Miller
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    17
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    first rounder (picks 1–32)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  13. Carnell Tate to be picked at number 11

    “Now 11, Dolphins... So I'm gonna go with Cornell Tate. Oh. The Ohio State wide receiver.”

    Carnell TateMiami Dolphins

    Went 4mocked at 11
    73.84Close

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Carnell Tate
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    73.84
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    4
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    73.84
    predicted pick:
    11
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  14. Jermod McCoy to be picked at number 17

    “He fell for the lions... Jermott McCoy, the Tennessee quarterback. A true shutdown man potential corner for the Detroit lions.”

    Jermod McCoyDetroit Lions

    Went 101mocked at 17
    2.63Miss

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Jermod McCoy
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    2.63
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    101
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    2.63
    predicted pick:
    17
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  15. Dillon Thieneman to be picked “first round pick” (picks 1–32)

    “Dylan Thieneman with those sorts of numbers is gonna be a first round pick now.”

    Dillon Thieneman

    Went 25
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Dillon Thieneman
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    25
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    first round pick (picks 1–32)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  16. Jeremiyah Love to be picked “top 10” (picks 1–10)

    “So after numbers like that, I don't think he's fallen outside the top 10.”

    Jeremiyah Love

    Went 3
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Jeremiyah Love
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    3
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    top 10 (picks 1–10)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  17. Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1

    “Raiders, pick one. Fernando Mendoza, don't overthink it. It's happening.”

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Went 1mocked at 1
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Fernando Mendoza
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    1
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    1
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  18. Caleb Lomu to be picked “first rounder” (picks 1–32)

    “Caleb Lomu as well. Blake Miller... every guy that I just mentioned will be a first rounder”

    Caleb Lomu

    Went 28
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Caleb Lomu
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    28
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    first rounder (picks 1–32)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  19. Monroe Freeling to be picked “first rounder” (picks 1–32)

    “Monroe Freeling tested off the charts... every guy that I just mentioned will be a first rounder when it's all said and done.”

    Monroe Freeling

    Went 19
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Monroe Freeling
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    19
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    first rounder (picks 1–32)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  20. Max Iheanachor to be picked at number 27

    “Alright. 40 niners... So I'm going Max Ihahnachor here. The Arizona State office tackle.”

    Max Iheanachor

    Went 21mocked at 27
    77.11Close

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Max Iheanachor
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    77.11
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    21
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    77.11
    predicted pick:
    27
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  21. Spencer Fano to be picked at number 3

    “Alright. Number three... I'm going to Spencer Fano... That's who I'm taking if I'm the Cardinals.”

    Spencer FanoArizona Cardinals

    Went 9mocked at 3
    77.11Close

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Spencer Fano
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    77.11
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    9
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    77.11
    predicted pick:
    3
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  22. Kadyn Proctor to be picked at number 15

    “Bucks at 15... Let's go Caden Proctor, and he's going to play guard there for... the Tampa Bay Bucs.”

    Kadyn ProctorTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Went 12mocked at 15
    87.81Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Kadyn Proctor
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    87.81
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    12
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    87.81
    predicted pick:
    15
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  23. Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 23

    “I I just have him going to the Philadelphia Eagles here... we're gonna go with Kenny Sadiq.”

    Kenyon SadiqPhiladelphia Eagles

    Went 16mocked at 23
    73.84Close

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Kenyon Sadiq
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    73.84
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    16
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    73.84
    predicted pick:
    23
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  24. Spencer Fano to be picked “first rounder” (picks 1–32)

    “I feel confident saying, basically, every guy that I just mentioned will be a first rounder when it's all said and done.”

    Spencer Fano

    Went 9
    100Hit

    mock order 84.64 − 50 for a shuffle = 34.64 × 1 difficulty = +34.64 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    a shuffled mock scores 50
    skill:
    34.64
    player:
    Spencer Fano
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    32
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    50
    actual pick:
    9
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    pick accuracy:
    100
    predicted pick:
    first rounder (picks 1–32)
    weeks left when called:
    0
    mock ordering score:
    84.64
    Think this is wrong?
  25. Zachariah Branch to be picked “day two pick”

    “I think he's firmly now gonna be a day two pick and can be more than just a gadget guy”

    Zachariah Branch

    —Waiting

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.

  26. Francisco Mauigoa to be picked at number 9

    “And so I think they're going Francis Maui Noah here... At number nine overall.”

    Francisco MauigoaKansas City Chiefs

    —Waiting

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.

  27. Jacob Rodriguez to be picked “round two”

    “I I think he could end up sneaking into round two after a combine like that.”

    Jacob Rodriguez

    —Waiting

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.

  28. Mike Washington to be picked “day two pick”

    “I I think he goes for, like, easily a day two pick at this point. You got a guy with that sort of size speed.”

    Mike Washington

    —Waiting

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.

Position Order Calls1 hit · 1 missShow ▸
  1. Monroe Freeling to be 1st left tackle off the board

    “And so because of that, I do expect him to be the first left tackle off the board”

    Monroe Freeling

    25Miss

    25 − 26.06 naive = −1.06 × 1 difficulty = −1.06 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    naming one of the 20 at random averages 26.06
    skill:
    −1.06
    player:
    Monroe Freeling
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    credit halves every two places
    accuracy:
    25
    baseline:
    26.06
    position:
    left tackle
    class size:
    20
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    actual order:
    5
    predicted order:
    1
    weeks left when called:
    0
    Think this is wrong?
  2. Eli Stowers to be 2nd tight end off the board

    “So Eli Sowers, I would bet at this point in time comes off the board as tight end too.”

    Eli Stowers

    100Hit

    100 − 18.72 naive = 81.28 × 1 difficulty = +81.28 skill

    How this was scored
    draft:
    2026
    naive:
    naming one of the 22 at random averages 18.72
    skill:
    81.28
    player:
    Eli Stowers
    season:
    2026
    zero credit this far off:
    credit halves every two places
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    18.72
    position:
    tight end
    class size:
    22
    difficulty:
    1
    weeks in the season:
    18
    actual order:
    2
    predicted order:
    2
    weeks left when called:
    0
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