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A limited sample — under 30 graded articles.
97.67% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.
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Takes in each band
Everyone writing under this banner, pooled into the numbers above. Counted by article, with a paginated series counting once — the same rule used for an individual, from the published methodology.
Teams and players where The Draft Network’s writers keep landing outside the room: at least twice, a call published under this banner sat beyond every other pundit who made a comparable one — higher or lower than all of them, in a room of at least five voices. The bar is the banner’s standing lean (+100 would be the most bullish voice in every room), and the accuracy covers just those out-on-a-limb calls, once they settle. Computed, never chosen.
Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles — always lower · when its writers strayed: 84.5 accuracy (2 settled)
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Kayvon Thibodeaux to be picked “not the first defensive lineman drafted”
Kayvon Thibodeaux Isn't First Defensive Lineman Drafted
Spencer Rattler to be picked “clear top spot in the draft class overall; top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
But when Rattler ascends to the clear top spot in this draft class overall—something I expect will happen
Carson Strong to be drafted ahead of Malik Willis
If they both came out right now, Strong should and would be the higher drafted player given his current profile as a passer; barring major strides from Willis in just one offseason, Strong will likely always have that advantage on him.
Aaron Donald to win Defensive Player of the Year
DPOY: Aaron Donald OR Micah Parsons ... it would be hard not to pick him here.
Jonathan Taylor to win Offensive Player of the Year
OPOY: Jonathan Taylor ... That being said, Taylor is my choice here.
Kenny Pickett to be first or second quarterback off the board quarterback off the board
Pickett will likely be the first or second quarterback off the board in this year's draft
Mike Tomlin to win Coach of the Year
COTY: Mike Tomlin ... that could absolutely be enough to earn him his second Coach of the Year award.
Patrick Mahomes to win MVP
MVP: Patrick Mahomes ... ride that momentum to high production and his second MVP award.
Kenny Pickett to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
OROY: Kenny Pickett ... I still feel pretty decent about going with Pickett here.
Michael Thomas to win Comeback Player of the Year
CPOY: Michael Thomas ... Thomas is a pretty safe bet here though.
Kayvon Thibodeaux to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
DROY: Kayvon Thibodeaux ... Thibodeaux is probably going to dominate no matter where he ends up.
Micah Parsons to win Defensive Player of the Year
If Donald does retire, it's Parsons who takes home this award.
Keyshaun Elliott to be 3rd on the depth chart
Elliott joins a linebacker room that has T.J. Edwards and Devin Bush ahead of him on the depth chart. He's not walking in expecting to start in 2026
T.J. Edwards to move
But here's the longer view: Edwards is likely in his final year with the team.
Jadarian Price to be picked at number 32
32. Seattle Seahawks — Jadarian Price , RB, Notre Dame
Jermod McCoy to be picked at number 16
16. New York Jets (via IND) — Jermod McCoy , CB, Tennessee
Monroe Freeling to be picked at number 6
6. Cleveland Browns — Monroe Freeling , OT, Georgia
Cashius Howell to be picked at number 17
17. Detroit Lions — Cashius Howell , EDGE, Texas A&M
David Bailey to be picked at number 2
2. New York Jets — David Bailey , EDGE, Texas Tech
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 7
7. Washington Commanders — Jeremiyah Love , RB, Notre Dame
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
1. Las Vegas Raiders — Fernando Mendoza , QB, Indiana
Kadyn Proctor to be picked at number 25
25. Chicago Bears — Kadyn Proctor , OT, Alabama
Chris Brazzell to be picked at number 30
30. Miami Dolphins (via DEN) — Chris Brazzell II , WR, Tennessee
Omar Cooper to be picked at number 24
24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX) — Omar Cooper Jr. , WR, Indiana
Malachi Lawrence to be picked at number 48
48. Atlanta Falcons — Malachi Lawrence , EDGE, UCF