Ross Jackson Mock Draft Accuracy: Every Pick, Graded, page 4

Apr 23, 2026

Jackson predicts the Saints will stay put and pick at No. 8 overall rather than trading up, and after Mickey Loomis' press conference they now lean toward New Orleans taking a defensive back there — either LSU cornerback Mansoor Delaine or Ohio State safety Caleb Downs — while still viewing Miami edge rusher Ruben Bain Jr. as a likely selection.Mock Draft Picks · 4 calls

2 hits · 1 close call · 1 waiting · 2 of 3 graded calls landed

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Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8
“Well, I do think that Ruben Bayne Junior out of Miami, the edge rusher is a likely selection... I feel like I should have stuck with my prediction of Ruben Bayne Junior”
Close · 74Scored 73.84a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Rueben Bain
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
73.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
15
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
73.84
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
no two picks we can place at different pick numbers — no order to score
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Caleb Downs to be picked at number 8
“I'm starting to lean towards the idea of the Saints potentially walking away with either LSU cornerback Mansour Delaine or Ohio State safety Caleb Downs in the first round... at this point, I wouldn't be super surprised if it's Mansoor Delaine out of LSU or Caleb Downs out of Ohio State that ends up being the selection”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
no two picks we can place at different pick numbers — no order to score
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Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 8
“I wouldn't be super surprised if it's Mansoor Delaine out of LSU or Caleb Downs out of Ohio State that ends up being the selection later on today for the New Orleans Saints.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Mansoor Delane
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
91.7
baseline:
50
actual pick:
6
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
91.7
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
no two picks we can place at different pick numbers — no order to score
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Apr 16, 2026

In the Locked On NFL mock draft, Jackson had the Saints stay at No. 8 and select Miami edge rusher Reuben Bain Jr., saying they'd still make the pick today. They also asserted the Raiders take Fernando Mendoza first overall and that Texas A&M's Cassius Howell is likely to be a first-round pick.Mock Draft Picks · 3 calls

1 hit · 2 close calls · 1 of 3 graded calls landed

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Cashius Howell to be picked “the first round” (picks 1–32)
“Cassius Howell of Texas a and m whose arms are even shorter and is likely to go in the first round”
Close · 68Scored 67.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Cashius Howell
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
67.71
baseline:
50
actual pick:
41
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
67.71
predicted pick:
the first round (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
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Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“Las Vegas Raiders selected, no surprise, Fernando Mendoza... everyone knows where the Raiders are going”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
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:
100
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Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8
“with the number eight overall selection in the locked on NFL mock draft... I went for Miami edge rusher, Ruben Bane junior”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Rueben Bain
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
73.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
15
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
73.84
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
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Apr 16, 2026

Ross Jackson gave a no-trade prediction mock draft for the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with Miami edge rusher Reuben Bain Jr. at No. 8 overall and filling out all six rounds of Saints picks.Mock Draft Picks · 8 calls

1 hit · 2 close calls · 4 misses · 1 waiting · 1 of 7 graded calls landed

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Dallen Bentley to be picked at number 136
“Just a couple of picks later right back on the clock. Oh, with Utah tight end, Dallin Bentley... two selections at one thirty two and one thirty six respectively”
Miss · 1Scored 0.55 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.86
player:
Dallen Bentley
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
0.55
baseline:
50
actual pick:
256
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0.55
predicted pick:
136
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.86
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Kaytron Allen to be picked at number 150
“including a guy that I'm taking here at round five. Pick one fifty. Penn State running back, Caitron Allen.”
Miss · 20Scored 20.13 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.86
player:
Kaytron Allen
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
20.13
baseline:
50
actual pick:
187
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
20.13
predicted pick:
150
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.86
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K.C. Concepcion to be picked at number 42
“Round two, pick 42... Ross, 10 times out of ten... is taking Casey Concepcion at number 42 overall... Texas A and M wide receiver Casey Concepcion”
Close · 46Scored 45.85 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.86
player:
K.C. Concepcion
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
45.85
baseline:
50
actual pick:
24
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
45.85
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.86
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Treydan Stukes to be picked at number 73
“Round three, pick 73, Arizona cornerback, Traydon Stukes.”
Miss · 22Scored 21.95 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.86
player:
Treydan Stukes
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
21.95
baseline:
50
actual pick:
38
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
21.95
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.86
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Hezekiah Masses to be picked at number 172
“Round five, pick one seventy two. Hezekiah Masas out of Cal, the cornerback.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.86
player:
Hezekiah Masses
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
175
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
172
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.86
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Trey Zuhn to be picked at number 132
“But round four, pick one thirty two... That's Texas A and M offensive lineman, Trezun the third.”
Miss · 17Scored 16.93 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.86
player:
Trey Zuhn
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
16.93
baseline:
50
actual pick:
91
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
16.93
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.86
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Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8
“Right now, round one pick eight, my prediction is Miami edge rusher, Ruben Bain junior.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.86
player:
Rueben Bain
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
73.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
15
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
73.84
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.86
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Apr 13, 2026

In a seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans take Arizona State WR Jordan Tyson at No. 8, Miami CB Keontay Scott at 42, Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. at 73, Michigan edge Jaishawn Barham at 105 (after a trade up), Auburn OL Jeremiah Wright at 150, TCU LB Caleb Elarms-Orr at 172, and Texas DT Cole Brevard at 190.Mock Draft Picks · 7 calls

1 hit · 2 close calls · 4 misses · 1 of 7 graded calls landed

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Mike Washington to be picked at number 73
“Round three, pick 73. We're sticking and picking here. We're gonna go with Arkansas running back, Mike Washington Junior.”
Miss · 12Scored 11.97 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.57 against a shuffle’s 50+38.57 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.57
player:
Mike Washington
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
11.97
baseline:
50
actual pick:
122
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.97
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.57
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Kaleb Elarms-Orr to be picked at number 172
“Round five pick one seventy two, I went with TCU linebacker Caleb Elarms Orr”
Miss · 14Scored 13.63 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.57 against a shuffle’s 50+38.57 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.57
player:
Kaleb Elarms-Orr
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
13.63
baseline:
50
actual pick:
126
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
13.63
predicted pick:
172
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.57
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Jeremiah Wright to be picked at number 150
“round five, pick one fifty sticking and picking here. Auburn offensive lineman, Jeremiah Wright.”
Close · 46Scored 45.85 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.57 against a shuffle’s 50+38.57 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.57
player:
Jeremiah Wright
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
45.85
baseline:
50
actual pick:
132
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
45.85
predicted pick:
150
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.57
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Jaishawn Barham to be picked at number 105
“So I'm moving up to round four pick 105 to get Michigan edge rusher, Jayshawn Barnum.”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.57 against a shuffle’s 50+38.57 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.57
player:
Jaishawn Barham
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
56.94
baseline:
50
actual pick:
92
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
56.94
predicted pick:
105
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.57
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Cole Brevard to be picked at number 190
“And we'll wrap up here in round six, pick one ninety with Texas defensive tackle, Cole Brevard.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.57 against a shuffle’s 50+38.57 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.57
player:
Cole Brevard
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with KC
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
190
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.57
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Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 8
“Here in round one pick eight... if Jordan Tyson's medicals check out... by selecting Jordan Tyson in the first round.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.57 against a shuffle’s 50+38.57 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.57
player:
Jordyn Tyson
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
8
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.57
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Keionte Scott to be picked at number 42
“round two pick 42. I went with Miami cornerback Keontay Scott.”
Miss · 4Scored 4.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.57 against a shuffle’s 50+38.57 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
38.57
player:
Keionte Scott
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
4.05
baseline:
50
actual pick:
116
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
4.05
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
88.57
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Apr 6, 2026

In a full mock draft for the New Orleans Saints, Ross Jackson has the Saints selecting Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 8, Louisville WR Chris Bell at 42, Tennessee edge Joshua Josephs at 73, Georgia TE Oscar Delp at 132, Stephen F. Austin CB Charles Demings at 136, Ole Miss WR Dejean Stribling at 150, Michigan DT Rayshawn Benny at 172 and Auburn OL Jeremiah Wright in the sixth round.Mock Draft Picks · 8 calls

1 hit · 7 misses · 1 of 8 graded calls landed

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Caleb Downs to be picked at number 8
“we're gonna make him our round eight, round one rather pick eight selection. Ohio State safety, Caleb Downs.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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Chris Bell to be picked at number 42
“now let's advance here to round two, pick 42. And here I'm going with Louisville wide receiver, Chris Bell.”
Miss · 11Scored 10.51 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Chris Bell
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
10.51
baseline:
50
actual pick:
94
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
10.51
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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Joshua Josephs to be picked at number 73
“we're gonna go here round three, pick 73... Tennessee edge rusher Joshua Josephs.”
Miss · 4Scored 4.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Joshua Josephs
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
4.05
baseline:
50
actual pick:
147
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
4.05
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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Jeremiah Wright to be picked “the sixth round” (picks 182–216)
“a developmental player, which is why you're grabbing him in the sixth round just before the top 200, but Jeremiah Wright”
Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Jeremiah Wright
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
11.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
132
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.46
predicted pick:
the sixth round (picks 182–216)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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De'Zhaun Stribling to be picked at number 150
“In round five, pick one fifty... old miss wide receiver Dave Dave Vaughn, Dajon, excuse me, shriveling”
Miss · 1Scored 0.63 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
De'Zhaun Stribling
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
0.63
baseline:
50
actual pick:
33
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0.63
predicted pick:
150
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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Oscar Delp to be picked at number 132
“One thirty two, I was lucky enough for him to still be on the board... Georgia tight end Oscar Delp.”
Miss · 8Scored 7.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Oscar Delp
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
7.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
73
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
7.76
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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Charles Demings to be picked at number 136
“And then at 01:36, I went with Stephen f Austin, cornerback Charles Demings, one of my favorite sleepers in this year's draft.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Charles Demings
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:
136
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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Rayshaun Benny to be picked at number 172
“At round five, pick one seventy two. I wanted to get a defensive tackle in here... six foot three, two hundred ninety eight pound Michigan defensive tackle, Rayshawn Benny.”
Miss · 3Scored 3.41 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Rayshaun Benny
season:
2026
zero credit this far off:
32
accuracy:
3.41
baseline:
50
actual pick:
250
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
3.41
predicted pick:
172
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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