Ross Jackson

Ross Jackson hosts Locked On Saints, where he covers the New Orleans Saints with the full-spectrum attention the format demands — from draft boards and 53-man projections to breakout candidates and statistical forecasts. His work spans the roster-building calendar, following players like Tyler Shough and Jordyn Tyson through camp and into season predictions.

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Is Ross Jackson accurate? Across 231 graded calls in 32 articles, Ross Jackson scores 66.56% accuracy and a MissedTakes Score of 33.23, which means their calls were better than a naive guess on the same claims. That is an established record: thirty or more graded articles.

66.56%

Accuracy

How often they were right.

33.23

MissedTakes Score

Versus a naive guess. 0 means no better.

231

Graded calls

across 32 articles. 125 more not yet settled.

100% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.

Every number here is computed from the published methodology, and every call below shows its own arithmetic.

Graded calls · 231

6 of 32 graded articles on this page, newest first — page 6 of 7.

In a post-combine seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans taking Notre Dame RB Jeremiah Love at No. 8, Louisville WR Chris Bell at 42, UCF edge Malachi Lawrence at 73, then Jalen Kilgore and Jalen Farmer in the fourth, Bryce Boecher and Bryce Lance in the fifth, and Lorenzo Styles Jr. in the sixth. He also projects Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, Texas Tech edge David Bailey inside the top 10 and Morgan Freleng as a possible top-10 offensive lineman.11 graded calls · Mar 2, 2026
- Monroe Freeling to be picked “a potential top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
  “a Morgan Freleng who has been, you know, taking over all of the draft conversation right now as a potential top 10 pick”
  Close · 68Scored 67.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Monroe Freeling
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  67.71
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  19
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  67.71
  predicted pick:
  a potential top 10 pick (picks 1–10)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- David Bailey to be picked “top 10” (picks 1–10)
  “just one hundredth of a second slower than, David Bailey, who's gonna go in the top 10 as an edge rusher out of Texas Tech”
  Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  David Bailey
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  2
  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:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Chris Bell to be picked at number 42
  “Chris Bell, the wide receiver out of Louisville, who we're taking in our mock draft today at round two, pick 42”
  Miss · 11Scored 10.51 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Chris Bell
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  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:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 8
  “Round one, pick number eight. I have the New Orleans Saints in our post combine mock draft taking Jeremiah Love, the running back out of Notre Dame.”
  Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Jeremiyah Love
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  80.52
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  3
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  80.52
  predicted pick:
  8
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
  “But with Fernando Mendoza going pick one, that's gonna help.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Fernando Mendoza
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  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:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jalon Kilgore to be picked “early on in the fourth round” (picks 101–140)
  “you knew I had to get one more impact player in here early on in the fourth round... South Carolina cornerback, Jalen Kilgore”
  Miss · 31Scored 31.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Jalon Kilgore
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  31.05
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  167
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  31.05
  predicted pick:
  early on in the fourth round (picks 101–140)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Malachi Lawrence to be picked at number 73
  “Let's go to round three. Pick 73... is UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence.”
  Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Malachi Lawrence
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  11.46
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  23
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  11.46
  predicted pick:
  73
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Bryce Lance to be picked at number 170
  “at pick one seventy in the fifth round, I went with North Dakota State University wide receiver, Bryce Lance”
  Miss · 23Scored 22.93 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Bryce Lance
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  22.93
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  136
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  22.93
  predicted pick:
  170
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jalen Farmer to be picked “fourth round” (picks 101–140)
  “In the fourth round, we doubled up with Jalen Kilgore, the cornerback out of South Carolina, as well as Kentucky offensive lineman, Jalen Farmer.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Jalen Farmer
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  113
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  fourth round (picks 101–140)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Bryce Boettcher to be picked “fifth round” (picks 141–181)
  “Round five, I went with Oregon... Oregon linebacker, Bryce Bochum.”
  Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Bryce Boettcher
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  77.11
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  135
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  77.11
  predicted pick:
  fifth round (picks 141–181)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Lorenzo Styles to be picked “sixth or seventh round” (picks 182–257)
  “I think that four two seven, though, is gonna create a situation like this where somebody's gonna take that swing in the sixth or seventh round.”
  Close · 65Scored 64.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  45
  player:
  Lorenzo Styles
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  64.84
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  172
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  64.84
  predicted pick:
  sixth or seventh round (picks 182–257)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  95
  Think this grade is wrong?
Previewing the NFL Combine's defensive back and tight end workouts, Jackson projected draft ranges for several prospects — Caleb Downs as a top-10 (and deserving top-five) pick, Dylan Thieneman early Day 2, Mansoor Delane inside the top 15 and as the first cornerback off the board, and Colton Hood in the second round. He also said undersized Indiana corner D'Angelo Ponds could run in the 4.2s and become the first small corner in 20 years taken in the top 100.5 graded calls · Feb 27, 2026
- Mansoor Delane to be 1st corner off the board
  “Should be the first corner off the board.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 12.64+87.36 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  naming one of the 27 at random averages 12.64
  skill:
  87.36
  player:
  Mansoor Delane
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  credit halves every two places
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  12.64
  position:
  corner
  class size:
  27
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  actual order:
  1
  predicted order:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Colton Hood to be picked “a second round pick” (picks 33–64)
  “Colton Hood, probably a second round pick.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Colton Hood
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  37
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  a second round pick (picks 33–64)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Caleb Downs to be picked “top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
  “Caleb Downs is probably a top 10 pick, period. Should be a top five pick.”
  Hit · 96Scored 95.76a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Caleb Downs
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  95.76
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  11
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  95.76
  predicted pick:
  top 10 pick (picks 1–10)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Mansoor Delane to be picked “top 15 pick” (picks 1–15)
  “Mansoor Delane's probably a top 15 pick.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Mansoor Delane
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  6
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  top 15 pick (picks 1–15)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- D'Angelo Ponds to be picked “selected in the top 100” (picks 1–100)
  “if D'Angelo Ponds does one thing in this draft, he could become the first corner in twenty years with his measurable selected in the top 100”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  D'Angelo Ponds
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  50
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  selected in the top 100 (picks 1–100)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
Previewing the 2026 edge rusher combine class for the Saints, Jackson pegged Arvell Reese as a possible top-two pick, put Akeem Mesidore in the late first/early second round range, gave Romello Height a Day 2-to-fourth-round range, and predicted Derek Carr would unretire and be traded away from New Orleans for roughly fifth-round value.2 graded calls · Feb 26, 2026
- Romello Height to be picked “second, third, fourth round” (picks 33–140)
  “But, man, like, second, third, fourth round, wherever it is that he goes, could be a good investment.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Romello Height
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  70
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  second, third, fourth round (picks 33–140)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Akheem Mesidor to be picked “could sneak it to the bottom of the first round, could be there at the top of day two” (picks 1–32)
  “This is a guy that could sneak it to the bottom of the first round, could be there at the top of day two as well.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Akheem Mesidor
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  22
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  could sneak it to the bottom of the first round, could be there at the top of day two (picks 1–32)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
Jackson praises the Saints' 2025 draft class, projecting Jonas Sanker to grow into a bigger role in Brandon Staley's defense, and looks ahead to the 2026 draft, where he calls Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles a consensus first-rounder and potentially a top-10 pick.2 graded calls · Feb 26, 2026
- Jonas Sanker to be 1st on the depth chart
  “the thing about Jonas Sanker is that he could become an even bigger part of Brandon Staley's defense should Allante Taylor depart and the Saints tab him to be the new star player, star position... He could have an even bigger role going into 2026.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+8.33 skill
  How this was scored
  club:
  NO
  skill:
  8.33
  player:
  Jonas Sanker
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  91.67
  position:
  S
  naive slot:
  2
  actual slot:
  1
  difficulty:
  1
  measured by:
  defensive snaps
  the naive guess:
  no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
  weeks in the season:
  18
  predicted slot:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Sonny Styles to be picked “top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
  “Sonny Styles out of Ohio State... obvious first rounder. Consensus first rounder. Probably, potentially, a top 10 pick.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Sonny Styles
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  7
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  top 10 pick (picks 1–10)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
Reviewing the Saints' 2025 draft class, Jackson argues New Orleans should win the NFL's best draft class award and says day-three picks Danny Stutzman and Devin Neal are soon-to-be starters for the team.2 graded calls · Feb 24, 2026
- Devin Neal to be 1st on the depth chart
  “Four bonafide starters in their rookie seasons from an nine man draft class with the potential for two others on the way in Danny Stutzman and Devin Neil.”
  Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 100-8.33 skill
  How this was scored
  club:
  NO
  skill:
  -8.33
  player:
  Devin Neal
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  91.67
  baseline:
  100
  position:
  RB
  naive slot:
  2
  actual slot:
  2
  difficulty:
  1
  measured by:
  rushing yards
  the naive guess:
  no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
  weeks in the season:
  18
  predicted slot:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Danny Stutsman to be 1st on the depth chart
  “a trio of big time contributors and, if not already, soon to be starters in day three... with the potential for two others on the way in Danny Stutzman and Devin Neil”
  Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 91.67-8.33 skill
  How this was scored
  club:
  NO
  skill:
  -8.33
  player:
  Danny Stutsman
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  83.33
  baseline:
  91.67
  position:
  LB
  naive slot:
  2
  actual slot:
  3
  difficulty:
  1
  measured by:
  special-teams snaps
  the naive guess:
  no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
  weeks in the season:
  18
  predicted slot:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
In a seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans take USC receiver Mekhi Lemmon eighth overall, followed by Miami cornerback Keonte Scott at 42, Notre Dame running back Jadarion Price at 73, and later-round picks, while also laying out the first seven selections of the draft.14 graded calls · Feb 23, 2026
- Rueben Bain to be picked at number 2
  “Ruben Bayne junior, the Miami edge rusher, and David Bailey, the Texas Tech edge rusher, both went off the board back to back at two and three.”
  Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Rueben Bain
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  56.94
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  15
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  56.94
  predicted pick:
  2
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Cyrus Allen to be picked at number 170
  “Let's take a look at round five. Pick one seventy. ... Going with the Cincinnati wide up, Cyrus Allen.”
  Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Cyrus Allen
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  77.11
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  176
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  77.11
  predicted pick:
  170
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Domonique Orange to be picked at number 132
  “big citrus, Dominique Orange, awesome, was our first fourth round selection at pick one thirty two”
  Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Domonique Orange
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  11.46
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  82
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  11.46
  predicted pick:
  132
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Nadame Tucker to be picked at number 136
  “So at round four, pick one thirty six, I went with Western Michigan, Edge rusher, and Adab Tucker.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Nadame Tucker
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  undrafted
  outcome:
  went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LAC
  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:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Trey Zuhn to be picked at number 189
  “Round six, pick 189. ... Texas a and m. Offensive lineman, Trey Zoon”
  Miss · 1Scored 1.43 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.66 against a shuffle’s 50+42.66 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.66
  player:
  Trey Zuhn
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  1.43
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  91
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  1.43
  predicted pick:
  189
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.66
  Think this grade is wrong?
- David Bailey to be picked at number 3
  “Ruben Bayne junior, the Miami edge rusher, and David Bailey, the Texas Tech edge rusher, both went off the board back to back at two and three.”
  Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.66 against a shuffle’s 50+42.66 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.66
  player:
  David Bailey
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  95.76
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  2
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  95.76
  predicted pick:
  3
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.66
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Makai Lemon to be picked at number 8
  “So, yes, I drafted Mekhi Lemmon, wide receiver out of USC to start off our seven round mock draft. In round one, pick number eight.”
  Close · 59Scored 59.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Makai Lemon
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  59.46
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  20
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  59.46
  predicted pick:
  8
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jaeden Roberts to be picked at number 148
  “Round five, pick one forty eight, and went with Alabama interior offensive lineman Jaden Roberts.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Jaeden Roberts
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  undrafted
  outcome:
  went undrafted in 2026; later signed with ATL
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  undrafted
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  0
  predicted pick:
  148
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
  “Of course, quarterback Fernando Mendoza led off the draft with the Las Vegas Raiders at number one.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Fernando Mendoza
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  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:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Carnell Tate to be picked at number 4
  “Tennessee titans took Carnell Tate out of Ohio State.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Carnell Tate
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  4
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  4
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jadarian Price to be picked at number 73
  “Alright. Round three, pick 73. I went with Notre Dame running back, Guderian Price.”
  Miss · 17Scored 16.93 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Jadarian Price
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  16.93
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  32
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  16.93
  predicted pick:
  73
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Keionte Scott to be picked at number 42
  “that is why drafting Miami quarterback Keontay Scott at round two, pick 42”
  Miss · 4Scored 4.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Keionte Scott
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  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:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 7
  “And then right there at pick number seven, Jeremiah Love goes to the Washington Commanders”
  Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Jeremiyah Love
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  84.09
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  3
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  84.09
  predicted pick:
  7
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Arvell Reese to be picked at number 5
  “Then going back to Ohio State, linebacker Arvell Reese goes off the board at number five to the New York Giants.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  42.73
  player:
  Arvell Reese
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  5
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  5
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  92.73
  Think this grade is wrong?

Ross Jackson

Graded calls · 231

6 of 32 graded articles on this page, newest first — page 6 of 7.

In a post-combine seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans taking Notre Dame RB Jeremiah Love at No. 8, Louisville WR Chris Bell at 42, UCF edge Malachi Lawrence at 73, then Jalen Kilgore and Jalen Farmer in the fourth, Bryce Boecher and Bryce Lance in the fifth, and Lorenzo Styles Jr. in the sixth. He also projects Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, Texas Tech edge David Bailey inside the top 10 and Morgan Freleng as a possible top-10 offensive lineman.11 graded calls · Mar 2, 2026

Monroe Freeling to be picked “a potential top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
“a Morgan Freleng who has been, you know, taking over all of the draft conversation right now as a potential top 10 pick”
Close · 68Scored 67.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Monroe Freeling
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
67.71
baseline:
50
actual pick:
19
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
67.71
predicted pick:
a potential top 10 pick (picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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David Bailey to be picked “top 10” (picks 1–10)
“just one hundredth of a second slower than, David Bailey, who's gonna go in the top 10 as an edge rusher out of Texas Tech”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
David Bailey
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
2
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:
95
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Chris Bell to be picked at number 42
“Chris Bell, the wide receiver out of Louisville, who we're taking in our mock draft today at round two, pick 42”
Miss · 11Scored 10.51 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Chris Bell
season:
2026
zero at:
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:
95
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Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 8
“Round one, pick number eight. I have the New Orleans Saints in our post combine mock draft taking Jeremiah Love, the running back out of Notre Dame.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
80.52
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
80.52
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
Think this grade is wrong?
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“But with Fernando Mendoza going pick one, that's gonna help.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Fernando Mendoza
season:
2026
zero at:
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:
95
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Jalon Kilgore to be picked “early on in the fourth round” (picks 101–140)
“you knew I had to get one more impact player in here early on in the fourth round... South Carolina cornerback, Jalen Kilgore”
Miss · 31Scored 31.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Jalon Kilgore
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
31.05
baseline:
50
actual pick:
167
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
31.05
predicted pick:
early on in the fourth round (picks 101–140)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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Malachi Lawrence to be picked at number 73
“Let's go to round three. Pick 73... is UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence.”
Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Malachi Lawrence
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
11.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
23
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.46
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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Bryce Lance to be picked at number 170
“at pick one seventy in the fifth round, I went with North Dakota State University wide receiver, Bryce Lance”
Miss · 23Scored 22.93 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Bryce Lance
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
22.93
baseline:
50
actual pick:
136
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
22.93
predicted pick:
170
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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Jalen Farmer to be picked “fourth round” (picks 101–140)
“In the fourth round, we doubled up with Jalen Kilgore, the cornerback out of South Carolina, as well as Kentucky offensive lineman, Jalen Farmer.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Jalen Farmer
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
113
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
fourth round (picks 101–140)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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Bryce Boettcher to be picked “fifth round” (picks 141–181)
“Round five, I went with Oregon... Oregon linebacker, Bryce Bochum.”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Bryce Boettcher
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
77.11
baseline:
50
actual pick:
135
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
77.11
predicted pick:
fifth round (picks 141–181)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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Lorenzo Styles to be picked “sixth or seventh round” (picks 182–257)
“I think that four two seven, though, is gonna create a situation like this where somebody's gonna take that swing in the sixth or seventh round.”
Close · 65Scored 64.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Lorenzo Styles
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
64.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
172
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
64.84
predicted pick:
sixth or seventh round (picks 182–257)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
Think this grade is wrong?

Previewing the NFL Combine's defensive back and tight end workouts, Jackson projected draft ranges for several prospects — Caleb Downs as a top-10 (and deserving top-five) pick, Dylan Thieneman early Day 2, Mansoor Delane inside the top 15 and as the first cornerback off the board, and Colton Hood in the second round. He also said undersized Indiana corner D'Angelo Ponds could run in the 4.2s and become the first small corner in 20 years taken in the top 100.5 graded calls · Feb 27, 2026

Mansoor Delane to be 1st corner off the board
“Should be the first corner off the board.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 12.64+87.36 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
naming one of the 27 at random averages 12.64
skill:
87.36
player:
Mansoor Delane
season:
2025
zero at:
credit halves every two places
accuracy:
100
baseline:
12.64
position:
corner
class size:
27
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
actual order:
1
predicted order:
1
weeks left when called:
0
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Colton Hood to be picked “a second round pick” (picks 33–64)
“Colton Hood, probably a second round pick.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Colton Hood
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
37
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
a second round pick (picks 33–64)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Caleb Downs to be picked “top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
“Caleb Downs is probably a top 10 pick, period. Should be a top five pick.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
95.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
95.76
predicted pick:
top 10 pick (picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Mansoor Delane to be picked “top 15 pick” (picks 1–15)
“Mansoor Delane's probably a top 15 pick.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Mansoor Delane
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
6
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
top 15 pick (picks 1–15)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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D'Angelo Ponds to be picked “selected in the top 100” (picks 1–100)
“if D'Angelo Ponds does one thing in this draft, he could become the first corner in twenty years with his measurable selected in the top 100”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
D'Angelo Ponds
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
50
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
selected in the top 100 (picks 1–100)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Previewing the 2026 edge rusher combine class for the Saints, Jackson pegged Arvell Reese as a possible top-two pick, put Akeem Mesidore in the late first/early second round range, gave Romello Height a Day 2-to-fourth-round range, and predicted Derek Carr would unretire and be traded away from New Orleans for roughly fifth-round value.2 graded calls · Feb 26, 2026

Romello Height to be picked “second, third, fourth round” (picks 33–140)
“But, man, like, second, third, fourth round, wherever it is that he goes, could be a good investment.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Romello Height
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
70
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
second, third, fourth round (picks 33–140)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Akheem Mesidor to be picked “could sneak it to the bottom of the first round, could be there at the top of day two” (picks 1–32)
“This is a guy that could sneak it to the bottom of the first round, could be there at the top of day two as well.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Akheem Mesidor
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
22
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
could sneak it to the bottom of the first round, could be there at the top of day two (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Jackson praises the Saints' 2025 draft class, projecting Jonas Sanker to grow into a bigger role in Brandon Staley's defense, and looks ahead to the 2026 draft, where he calls Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles a consensus first-rounder and potentially a top-10 pick.2 graded calls · Feb 26, 2026

Jonas Sanker to be 1st on the depth chart
“the thing about Jonas Sanker is that he could become an even bigger part of Brandon Staley's defense should Allante Taylor depart and the Saints tab him to be the new star player, star position... He could have an even bigger role going into 2026.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+8.33 skill
How this was scored
club:
NO
skill:
8.33
player:
Jonas Sanker
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
91.67
position:
S
naive slot:
2
actual slot:
1
difficulty:
1
measured by:
defensive snaps
the naive guess:
no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
weeks in the season:
18
predicted slot:
1
weeks left when called:
0
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Sonny Styles to be picked “top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
“Sonny Styles out of Ohio State... obvious first rounder. Consensus first rounder. Probably, potentially, a top 10 pick.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Sonny Styles
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
7
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
top 10 pick (picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Reviewing the Saints' 2025 draft class, Jackson argues New Orleans should win the NFL's best draft class award and says day-three picks Danny Stutzman and Devin Neal are soon-to-be starters for the team.2 graded calls · Feb 24, 2026

Devin Neal to be 1st on the depth chart
“Four bonafide starters in their rookie seasons from an nine man draft class with the potential for two others on the way in Danny Stutzman and Devin Neil.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 100-8.33 skill
How this was scored
club:
NO
skill:
-8.33
player:
Devin Neal
season:
2025
accuracy:
91.67
baseline:
100
position:
RB
naive slot:
2
actual slot:
2
difficulty:
1
measured by:
rushing yards
the naive guess:
no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
weeks in the season:
18
predicted slot:
1
weeks left when called:
0
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Danny Stutsman to be 1st on the depth chart
“a trio of big time contributors and, if not already, soon to be starters in day three... with the potential for two others on the way in Danny Stutzman and Devin Neil”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 91.67-8.33 skill
How this was scored
club:
NO
skill:
-8.33
player:
Danny Stutsman
season:
2025
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
91.67
position:
LB
naive slot:
2
actual slot:
3
difficulty:
1
measured by:
special-teams snaps
the naive guess:
no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
weeks in the season:
18
predicted slot:
1
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?

In a seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans take USC receiver Mekhi Lemmon eighth overall, followed by Miami cornerback Keonte Scott at 42, Notre Dame running back Jadarion Price at 73, and later-round picks, while also laying out the first seven selections of the draft.14 graded calls · Feb 23, 2026

Rueben Bain to be picked at number 2
“Ruben Bayne junior, the Miami edge rusher, and David Bailey, the Texas Tech edge rusher, both went off the board back to back at two and three.”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Rueben Bain
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
56.94
baseline:
50
actual pick:
15
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
56.94
predicted pick:
2
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
Think this grade is wrong?
Cyrus Allen to be picked at number 170
“Let's take a look at round five. Pick one seventy. ... Going with the Cincinnati wide up, Cyrus Allen.”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Cyrus Allen
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
77.11
baseline:
50
actual pick:
176
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
77.11
predicted pick:
170
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
Think this grade is wrong?
Domonique Orange to be picked at number 132
“big citrus, Dominique Orange, awesome, was our first fourth round selection at pick one thirty two”
Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Domonique Orange
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
11.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
82
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.46
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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Nadame Tucker to be picked at number 136
“So at round four, pick one thirty six, I went with Western Michigan, Edge rusher, and Adab Tucker.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Nadame Tucker
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LAC
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:
92.73
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Trey Zuhn to be picked at number 189
“Round six, pick 189. ... Texas a and m. Offensive lineman, Trey Zoon”
Miss · 1Scored 1.43 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.66 against a shuffle’s 50+42.66 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.66
player:
Trey Zuhn
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
1.43
baseline:
50
actual pick:
91
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
1.43
predicted pick:
189
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.66
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David Bailey to be picked at number 3
“Ruben Bayne junior, the Miami edge rusher, and David Bailey, the Texas Tech edge rusher, both went off the board back to back at two and three.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.66 against a shuffle’s 50+42.66 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.66
player:
David Bailey
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
95.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
2
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
95.76
predicted pick:
3
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.66
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Makai Lemon to be picked at number 8
“So, yes, I drafted Mekhi Lemmon, wide receiver out of USC to start off our seven round mock draft. In round one, pick number eight.”
Close · 59Scored 59.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Makai Lemon
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
59.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
20
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
59.46
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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Jaeden Roberts to be picked at number 148
“Round five, pick one forty eight, and went with Alabama interior offensive lineman Jaden Roberts.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Jaeden Roberts
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with ATL
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
148
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“Of course, quarterback Fernando Mendoza led off the draft with the Las Vegas Raiders at number one.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Fernando Mendoza
season:
2025
zero at:
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:
92.73
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Carnell Tate to be picked at number 4
“Tennessee titans took Carnell Tate out of Ohio State.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Carnell Tate
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
4
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
4
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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Jadarian Price to be picked at number 73
“Alright. Round three, pick 73. I went with Notre Dame running back, Guderian Price.”
Miss · 17Scored 16.93 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Jadarian Price
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
16.93
baseline:
50
actual pick:
32
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
16.93
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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Keionte Scott to be picked at number 42
“that is why drafting Miami quarterback Keontay Scott at round two, pick 42”
Miss · 4Scored 4.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Keionte Scott
season:
2025
zero at:
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:
92.73
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Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 7
“And then right there at pick number seven, Jeremiah Love goes to the Washington Commanders”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
84.09
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
84.09
predicted pick:
7
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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Arvell Reese to be picked at number 5
“Then going back to Ohio State, linebacker Arvell Reese goes off the board at number five to the New York Giants.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Arvell Reese
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
5
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
5
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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