Ross Jackson · Mar 11, 2026
Jackson argues Jeremiah Love could still be an option for the Saints at No. 8 but that other positions make more sense; along the way he predicts Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 overall to the Raiders, tags a couple of running backs as Day 2 picks, and expects DeMario Davis to sign with the Jets.
“Except that Fernando Mendoza is going to be the number one overall pick to Las Vegas Raiders”
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Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“Except that Fernando Mendoza is going to be the number one overall pick to Las Vegas Raiders because Clint Kubiak clearly cannot stand Geno Smith”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- 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:
- only one pick — no order to score
- Mock Draft PicksMike WashingtonMar 11, 2026
Mike Washington to be picked “day two pick”
“Mike Washington out of Arkansas, expected to be a day two pick.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Mock Draft PicksJadarian PriceMar 11, 2026
Jadarian Price to be picked “day two”
“Jadarian, Price out of Notre Dame. Jeremiah Love's, back backfield mate, a guy that's expected to go in day two, could be a really good pick.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Demario Davis to move to New York Jets
“DeMario Davis expected to go to New York Jets.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.