What's Wright with Nick Wright · Apr 24, 2026
Nick Wright predicts the Chiefs take Ruben Bain Jr. at No. 9 overall, that Carnell Tate will be gone before pick nine, and that Fernando Mendoza will settle in as roughly the 12th-best quarterback in the NFL in his prime rather than an MVP candidate. He also gave a series of NBA playoff picks, including the Lakers winning their series with Houston, the Celtics beating Philadelphia in five, and the Nuggets and Celtics reaching the Finals.
“I believe Ruben Bain Junior is going to be the pick.”
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- Mock Draft PicksRueben BainKansas City ChiefsApr 24, 2026
“I believe Ruben Bain Junior is going to be there. I think Rubyen Bain Junior is going to be the pick... He is the guy will have the Chiefs taking in the final mock draft I do.”
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- Mock Draft PicksCarnell TateApr 24, 2026
“If Carnel Tate is there at nine, I believe they will take him. I do not think he will be there at nine.”
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- Game Outcome PicksApr 24, 2026
“I said, switching my pick, I think the Lakers will win the series... I believe the Lakers are gonna win in there in great shape.”
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- Conference ChampionsApr 24, 2026
“It's my history with the Nuggets and the Celtics, the two teams, by the way that this year I'm picking to go to the finals.”
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- Conference ChampionsApr 24, 2026
“It's my history with the Nuggets and the Celtics, the two teams, by the way that this year I'm picking to go to the finals.”
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“I think, you know, he'll probably you know, in his prime, be you know, like the twelfth best quarterback in the NFL, which is solid”
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- Game Outcome PicksApr 24, 2026
“I still think Celtics in five is a likely outcome of this series, and I would be stunned if it goes more than six.”
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