Bucky Brooks· Mar 26, 2026
Bucky Brooks walked through his new full first-round mock draft, naming a player for each pick from 1 through 32, and also pegged the Arizona State offensive tackle as a top-of-the-second-round, top-50 selection.
“one, Las Vegas Raiders taking Fernando Mendoza, the New York Jets taken David Bailey at two, Arizona Cardinals taking r VL Reese at three”
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29 checkable claims — 29 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 48 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
28 of 29 have settled so far, averaging 77.2 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Their call against what happened
overall pick17They said
22What happened
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Who this take is about
- Akheem Mesidor
- Detroit Lions
- David Bailey
- New York Jets
- Sonny Styles
- New York Giants
- Peter Woods
- Houston Texans
- Blake Miller
- Carnell Tate
- Cleveland Browns
- Omar Cooper
- Miami Dolphins
- Fernando Mendoza
- Las Vegas Raiders
- K.C. Concepcion
- Jeremiyah Love
- Tennessee Titans
- Arvell Reese
- Arizona Cardinals
- Brandon Cisse
- Cashius Howell
- C.J. Allen
- Dillon Thieneman
- Minnesota Vikings
- Francis Mauigoa
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Makai Lemon
- T.J. Parker
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Caleb Downs
- Washington Commanders
- Colton Hood
- Dallas Cowboys
- Monroe Freeling
- Carolina Panthers
- Mansoor Delane
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Rueben Bain
- Avieon Terrell
- Jordyn Tyson
- New Orleans Saints
- Spencer Fano
- Baltimore Ravens
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
- Chicago Bears
- Olaivavega Ioane
- Max Iheanachor
29 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Mock Draft PicksAkheem MesidorDetroit LionsMar 26, 2026
Akheem Mesidor to be picked at number 17
“Detroit Lions, a Keen Messador, and from Miami”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.92 against a shuffle’s 50+41.92 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 41.92
- player:
- Akheem Mesidor
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 22
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 91.92
- Mock Draft PicksDavid BaileyNew York JetsMar 26, 2026
David Bailey to be picked at number 2
“the New York Jets taken David Bailey at two”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.92 against a shuffle’s 50+41.92 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 41.92
- 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:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 91.92
- Mock Draft PicksSonny StylesNew York GiantsMar 26, 2026
Sonny Styles to be picked at number 5
“New York Giants, Sunny Styles at five”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.92 against a shuffle’s 50+41.92 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 41.92
- player:
- Sonny Styles
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 7
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 5
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 91.92
- Mock Draft PicksPeter WoodsHouston TexansMar 26, 2026
Peter Woods to be picked at number 28
“Houston Texans. At twenty eight take Peter Woods”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.92 against a shuffle’s 50+41.92 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 41.92
- player:
- Peter Woods
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 95.76
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 29
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 95.76
- predicted pick:
- 28
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 91.92
- Mock Draft PicksBlake MillerMar 26, 2026
Blake Miller to be picked at number 23
“Philippi Eagles, Blake Miller”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.92 against a shuffle’s 50+41.92 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 41.92
- player:
- Blake Miller
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 77.11
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 17
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 77.11
- predicted pick:
- 23
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 91.92
- Mock Draft PicksCarnell TateCleveland BrownsMar 26, 2026
Carnell Tate to be picked at number 6
“Cleveland Brown's Carneal Tate at six”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Carnell Tate
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 4
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksOmar CooperMiami DolphinsMar 26, 2026
Omar Cooper to be picked at number 30
“Miami Dolphins. At thirty Omar Cooper”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Omar Cooper
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 30
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 30
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“one, Las Vegas Raiders taking Fernando Mendoza”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- 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:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksK.C. ConcepcionMar 26, 2026
K.C. Concepcion to be picked at number 21
“So at twenty one, here we go Pittsburgh Stillers, Casey Concepcion”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- K.C. Concepcion
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 24
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- 21
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksJeremiyah LoveTennessee TitansMar 26, 2026
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 4
“Titans select Jeremiah Love at four”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Jeremiyah Love
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 95.76
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 3
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 95.76
- predicted pick:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksArvell ReeseArizona CardinalsMar 26, 2026
Arvell Reese to be picked at number 3
“Arizona Cardinals taking r VL Reese at three”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Arvell Reese
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 5
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksBrandon CisseMar 26, 2026
Brandon Cisse to be picked at number 32
“thirty two Brandon Ceesay Corner from South Carolina goes to the defending World Champs”
Close · 42Scored 42.04 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Brandon Cisse
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 42.04
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 52
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 42.04
- predicted pick:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksCashius HowellMar 26, 2026
Cashius Howell to be picked at number 27
“twenty seven, San Francisco forty nine, Cashus Howell”
Close · 55Scored 54.53 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Cashius Howell
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 54.53
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 41
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 54.53
- predicted pick:
- 27
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksC.J. AllenMar 26, 2026
C.J. Allen to be picked at number 26
“twenty six, c J. Allen”
Miss · 31Scored 31.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- C.J. Allen
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 31.05
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 53
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 31.05
- predicted pick:
- 26
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
Dillon Thieneman to be picked at number 18
“Minnesota Vikings, everyone talks about this, Dylan Thinneman from Oregon”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Dillon Thieneman
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 25
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
Francis Mauigoa to be picked at number 9
“nine kN City Chiefs, Francis Malinoa Miami”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Francis Mauigoa
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 95.76
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 10
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 95.76
- predicted pick:
- 9
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksMakai LemonMar 26, 2026
Makai Lemon to be picked at number 13
“La Rams, mackay Lemon”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Makai Lemon
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 20
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 13
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksT.J. ParkerLos Angeles ChargersMar 26, 2026
T.J. Parker to be picked at number 22
“Chargers, TJ. Parker coming from Clemson”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- T.J. Parker
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 56.94
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 35
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 56.94
- predicted pick:
- 22
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksCaleb DownsWashington CommandersMar 26, 2026
Caleb Downs to be picked at number 7
“Washington Commanders Caleb Downs at seven”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Caleb Downs
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 11
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksColton HoodDallas CowboysMar 26, 2026
Colton Hood to be picked at number 20
“then Dallas Cowboys at twenty Colton Hood Corner from Tennessee”
Close · 48Scored 47.88 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Colton Hood
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 47.88
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 37
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 47.88
- predicted pick:
- 20
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksMonroe FreelingCarolina PanthersMar 26, 2026
Monroe Freeling to be picked at number 19
“Carolina Panthers, Monroe Freelink from Georgia... Just like at nineteen, I think I had Monroe freeling going to the Panthers”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Monroe Freeling
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 19
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 19
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksMansoor DelaneCincinnati BengalsMar 26, 2026
Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 10
“then ten Manster Delaine going to the Cincinnati Beingles”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Mansoor Delane
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 6
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 10
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksRueben BainDallas CowboysMar 26, 2026
Rueben Bain to be picked at number 12
“Dallas Cowboys take Ruben Bain”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Rueben Bain
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 15
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- 12
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksAvieon TerrellNew York JetsMar 26, 2026
Avieon Terrell to be picked at number 16
“New York Jets, Avion Terrell from Clemson”
Miss · 25Scored 25 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Avieon Terrell
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 25
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 48
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 25
- predicted pick:
- 16
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksJordyn TysonNew Orleans SaintsMar 26, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 8
“New Orleans Saints, Jordan Tyson at eight”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Jordyn Tyson
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 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:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksSpencer FanoBaltimore RavensMar 26, 2026
Spencer Fano to be picked at number 14
“Baltimore, Ravens Spencer for”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Spencer Fano
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 9
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 14
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to be picked at number 25
“Chicago Bear is your guy, Emmanuel McNeil Warren”
Miss · 24Scored 23.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 23.94
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 58
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 23.94
- predicted pick:
- 25
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksOlaivavega IoaneMiami DolphinsMar 26, 2026
Olaivavega Ioane to be picked at number 11
“Vinga Johanni goes to the Miami Dolphins at eleven”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95.06 against a shuffle’s 50+45.06 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 45.06
- player:
- Olaivavega Ioane
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 14
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- 11
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 95.06
- Mock Draft PicksMax IheanachorMar 26, 2026
Max Iheanachor to be picked “top of a second / top fifty selection”
“When I look at him, I'm like, he's raw, Yeah, top of a second... now we're talking about this guy being a top fifty selection.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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More mock draft picks
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Daniel JeremiahMock Draft Picks · Keyron CrawfordHit · 81In discussing teams without first-round picks, Jeremiah projected specific Day 2 picks: Clemson WR Antonio Williams to the Falcons at 48, Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez to the Colts in the second round, Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas to the Packers at 52, and Auburn edge Keiroon Crawford to the Broncos at 62. He also expects Riley Leonard to open as the Colts' starting QB and Travis Hunter to play cornerback full time in Jacksonville.
- Jeff CavanaughMock Draft Picks · Lorenzo StylesMiss · 1Streaming from the NFL Combine, Jeff pegged safety Dylan Thienemann's draft range at roughly picks 20-35, said LSU safety AJ Halsey would cost a second- or third-round pick, and insisted Sonny Styles' brother would not be a top-50 selection despite a fast 40.
- Scott BogmanMock Draft Picks · Romello HeightMiss · 18He gave David Bailey to Tennessee at 4, Sonny Styles to Washington at 7, Caleb Downs to Cincinnati at 10, Carnell Tate to the Rams at 13, Denzel Boston to the Jets at 16, Kayden McDonald to Carolina at 19, Vega Ioane to the Chargers at 22, Peter Woods to Chicago at 25, Emmanuel Pregnon to Houston at 28 and Romello Height to Denver at 31, and insisted both Bailey and Downs are top-10 locks.
- Tom PelisseroMock Draft Picks · Ashton JeantyHit · 100Pelissero says Cam Ward is the Titans' pick at the top of the 2025 draft and that Travis Hunter is most likely the Browns' selection at No. 2; he also endorses Tyler Warren as a top-10 pick, expects Ashton Jeanty inside the top 10, and names five under-the-radar players who could sneak into round one, including Emeka Egbuka between picks 20-25 and Tyler Shough (whom he pegs more likely as a Day 2 pick).
- Kyle BrandtMock Draft Picks · Cam WardHit · 100Brandt insists Cam Ward will be the No. 1 overall pick as the best player in the draft, and predicts Ashton Jeanty won't fall past pick six or seven.
- Colin CowherdMock Draft Picks · Armand MembouClose · 74Cowherd delivered his own top-15 draft board — what he would do as GM of each team — pairing prospects with picks 1 through 15, and separately argued Shedeur Sanders is a far better prospect than Daniel Jones and that Aaron Rodgers should retire.