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Graded under the published methodology. Each call shows what it scored and how much better than a naive guess that was. How this kind is scored →
73% settled
out of 100
Takes in each band
2,914 / 4,009
graded
1,095 still pending
426–450 of 4,009
Average miss on top-ten picks: 2.7 slots across 729 calls. Rest of round one: 7.3 slots across 682.
Jelani McDonald to be picked “early-round potential”
2027 NFL Draft Expectations: Entering the 2026 season, McDonald has early-round potential.
Kayden McDonald to be picked “selected by the Chargers in the 2026 mock draft”
Early Mock Draft Pick Analysis -from Walt 2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 1/9/26): Kayden McDonald, DT — The Chargers are going to need to add multiple young defensive line talents.
Chris Cole to be picked at number 24
Round 1, Pick 24: Chris Cole, LB, Georgia — Reid has Dallas selecting at No. 24, which is where they land Georgia linebacker Chris Cole.
Trevor Lauck to be picked “first-rounder” (picks 1–32)
If his play strength improves, he should be a first-rounder.
Cam Coleman to be picked “first-rounder” (picks 1–32)
While he could stand to get more consistent in his route running, his floor is very much a first-rounder.
Leonard Moore to be picked “top five” (picks 1–5)
He could take the year off and still go in the top five .
Trevor Goosby to be picked “top 10” (picks 1–10)
if he can show any stretch of play like he did toward the end of 2025, he's a safe bet to go in the top 10 .
Brauntae Johnson to be picked “first-round safety” (picks 1–32)
With a long wingspan and easy playmaking ability, he could easily be the next first-round safety .
Greg Johnson to be picked “first-rounder” (picks 1–32)
If the career progression we've already seen in nearly three years as a starter continues, he'll be a first-rounder.
Arch Manning to be picked at number 1
While there's no shortage of holes to poke in Arch Manning's 2025 tape, he ends up at No. 1 overall for two big reasons
Ellis Robinson to be picked “early-round potential”
Entering the 2026 season, Robinson has early-round potential for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Ashton Lampkin to be picked “early-round prospect”
Entering the 2026 season, Hampton looks like an early-round prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Leonard Moore to be picked “top three of the NFL draft” (picks 1–3)
I think he could get selected in the top three of the NFL draft. That's how good he is on the outside.
Trevor Goosby to be picked “first-rounder” (picks 1–32)
While he might miss some action early this season with a bone bruise, Goosby should still easily end up a first-rounder .
John Mateer to be picked “first-round pick” (picks 1–32)
Entering the 2026 season, Mateer has a wide range. It would not surprise this analyst if he becomes a first-round pick, and I would not be surprised if he ends up being a mid-round pick.
Charlie Becker to be picked “early-round talent”
Entering the 2026 season, Becker looks like an early-round talent for the 2027 draft.
Julian Sayin to be picked “first-round quarterbacks” (picks 1–32)
Brendan Sorsby and Julian Sayin round out my current first-round quarterbacks
Brendan Sorsby to be picked “first-round quarterbacks” (picks 1–32)
Brendan Sorsby and Julian Sayin round out my current first-round quarterbacks
Dante Moore to be picked “top-five grades on my overall board” (picks 1–5)
Based on my summer scouting, Dante Moore and Arch Manning are my top two quarterbacks, and both carry top-five grades on my overall board.
Darian Mensah to be picked “early in Round 2”
followed by Jayden Maiava and Darian Mensah early in Round 2
Arch Manning to be picked “top-five grades on my overall board” (picks 1–5)
Based on my summer scouting, Dante Moore and Arch Manning are my top two quarterbacks, and both carry top-five grades on my overall board.
Jayden Daniels to be picked “early in Round 2”
followed by Jayden Maiava and Darian Mensah early in Round 2
Arch Manning to be picked “a first round pick at quarterback, if not the number one pick in the draft” (picks 1–32)
I think he's put himself in a position to be a first round pick at quarterback, if not the number one pick in the draft because of how he finished
Trevor Lauck to be picked “potential early-round pick for the first or second day of the 2027 NFL Draft” (picks 1–64)
Entering the 2026 season, Lauck looks like a potential early-round pick for the first or second day of the 2027 NFL Draft.
Leonard Moore to be picked “a high first-round pick” (picks 1–32)
Entering the 2026 season, Moore looks like an elite prospect and could be a high first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
