# Walt: 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.

**Claimed:** Sep 6, 2026
**Pundit:** Walt — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt
**Outlet:** Walter Football — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/walter-football
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://walterfootball.com/draft2027_1.php

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.

> The Browns passed on a quarterback earlier, but they finally get their man.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Boubacar Traore to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Boubacar Traore, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **John Mateer to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: John Mateer, Cleveland Browns
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Charlie Becker to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Charlie Becker
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **D.J. McKinney to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: D.J. McKinney, New York Jets
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **David Stone to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: David Stone, Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Ellis Robinson to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Ellis Robinson, San Francisco 49ers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Damien Wilson to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Damien Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Vicari Swain to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Vicari Swain, Seattle Seahawks
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Will Echoles to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Will Echoles, Chicago Bears
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jordan Seaton to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jordan Seaton, Baltimore Ravens
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jelani McDonald to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Jelani McDonald, Jacksonville Jaguars
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Brandon Parker to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Brandon Parker, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Trevor Goosby to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Trevor Goosby, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Austin Siereveld to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Austin Siereveld, Buffalo Bills
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Tae Johnson to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Tae Johnson, New England Patriots
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Trey Hendrickson to win 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year**
  - Kind: Award Picks · About: Trey Hendrickson
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **John Henry Daley to be picked “Round 1, picks 17-32”**
  - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: John Henry Daley, Detroit Lions
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Boubacar Traore — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/boubacar-traore
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- John Mateer — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/john-mateer
- Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns
- Charlie Becker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/charlie-becker
- D.J. McKinney — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/d-j-mckinney
- New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets
- David Stone — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/david-stone
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos
- Ellis Robinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ellis-robinson
- San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers
- Damien Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/damien-wilson
- Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals
- Vicari Swain — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/vicari-swain
- Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks
- Will Echoles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-echoles
- Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears
- Jordan Seaton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-seaton
- Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens
- Jelani McDonald — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jelani-mcdonald
- Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars
- Brandon Parker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brandon-parker
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Trevor Goosby — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trevor-goosby
- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles
- Austin Siereveld — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/austin-siereveld
- Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills
- Tae Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tae-johnson
- New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots
- Trey Hendrickson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-hendrickson
- John Henry Daley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/john-henry-daley
- Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions

## What others said about the same people

- Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0)
- Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (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)
- Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0)
- John Middlekauff on Caleb Williams: Middlekauff expects either Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson to win this year's MVP, calling them the two best players in the league. They are pessimistic on the Bears, forecasting six or seven wins and saying they'd bet Caleb Williams doesn't work out as a franchise quarterback. They also see Oklahoma's John Mattier as a first-round pick who'll be in the Heisman mix. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/deaaf3f6-e53e-4080-a0ca-d5f872b54c6a (scored 0)

## 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)
- Blaine Grisak on Brian Thomas Jr.: Grisak argues the Rams should not trade a second-round pick for Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr., calling it too great a risk and too high a cost. In an embedded tweet of their own from the 2024 pre-draft period, they suggested the Rams could select Thomas at pick No. 19. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/627bcf5d-9f1d-4a34-a1b7-53b8f0aebc40 (scored 84.09)
- 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)
- 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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