WaltSep 6, 2026
In their 2027 NFL Mock Draft (picks 17-32 of Round 1), Walt matched sixteen first-round prospects to teams, including David Stone to Denver, D.J. McKinney to the Jets, Jordan Seaton to Baltimore and John Mateer to Cleveland. They also predicted Trey Hendrickson would win 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
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What Walt said
The Browns passed on a quarterback earlier, but they finally get their man.
- Where it was published
- Walter Football
- The piece
- 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 – Picks 17-32
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mock Draft Picks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| Award Picks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
How each call scored
17 checkable claims — 16 mock draft picks and 1 award pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 32 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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.
Mock Draft Picks16 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Boubacar Traore to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Boubacar Traore, DE, Notre Dame”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
John Mateer to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“The Browns passed on a quarterback earlier, but they finally get their man. John Mateer is very accurate and mobile.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Charlie Becker to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Charlie Becker can stretch defenses downfield with his big-play ability. He's also a massive receiver, but his route running is a weakness.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
D.J. McKinney to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“New York Jets / D.J. McKinney, CB, Colorado”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
David Stone to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Denver Broncos / David Stone, DT, Oklahoma”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ellis Robinson to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“San Francisco 49ers: Ellis Robinson, CB, Georgia”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Damien Wilson to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Cincinnati Bengals / Damon Wilson II, DE, Missouri”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Vicari Swain to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“The Seahawks met with plenty of cornerbacks and edge rushers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft... Vicari Swain is a versatile cornerback”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Will Echoles to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“The Bears need to add multiple upgrades to a defensive line... Will Echoles has a good blend of quickness, athleticism, and strength.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Seaton to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Baltimore Ravens / Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jelani McDonald to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“The Jaguars have a good defense, but they could stand to get better at safety. Jelani McDonald is a lengthy safety with good speed.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brandon Parker to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Los Angeles Chargers / Brandon Baker, OT, Texas”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trevor Goosby to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Lane Johnson will retire soon, so the Eagles will need to find a successor. Trevor Goosby is a phenomenal athlete who can take care of speed rushers.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Austin Siereveld to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Buffalo Bills / Austin Siereveld, OT, Ohio State”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tae Johnson to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“The Patriots have lost some talented safeties lately... Tae Johnson is a tall, ball-hawking safety who tackles well.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
John Henry Daley to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”
“Detroit Lions / John Henry Daley, DE, Michigan”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Award Picks1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Trey Hendrickson to win 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Trey Hendrickson is no longer on Cincinnati's roster, though we do like him to win 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Boubacar Traore, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, John Mateer, Cleveland Browns, Charlie Becker, D.J. McKinney, New York Jets, David Stone, Denver Broncos, Ellis Robinson, San Francisco 49ers, Damien Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals, Vicari Swain, Seattle Seahawks, Will Echoles, Chicago Bears, Jordan Seaton, Baltimore Ravens, Jelani McDonald, Jacksonville Jaguars, Brandon Parker, Los Angeles Chargers, Trevor Goosby, Philadelphia Eagles, Austin Siereveld, Buffalo Bills, Tae Johnson, New England Patriots, Trey Hendrickson, John Henry Daley, Detroit Lions
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