Mike Renner· Apr 10, 2026
In a two-man 2026 first-round mock draft, Renner made the odd-numbered picks: Fernando Mendoza first overall to the Raiders, Jeremiah Love to the Cardinals at 3, Sonny Styles to the Giants at 5, Ruben Bain Jr. to the Commanders at 7, Spencer Fano to the Chiefs at 9, Mansoor Delaine to the Dolphins at 11, Kayshon Concepcion to the Rams at 13, Francis Mauigoa to the Bucs at 15, Kadyn Proctor to the Lions at 17, Caleb Lomu to the Panthers at 19, Ty Simpson to the Steelers at 21, Omar Cooper Jr. to the Eagles at 23, Dylan Thieneman to the Bears at 25, Kenyon Sadiq to the 49ers at 27, Chris Johnson to the Chiefs at 29, and Max Iheanachor to the Patriots at 31.
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18 checkable claims — 16 mock draft picks, 1 position order call and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 32 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
15 of 18 have settled so far, averaging 81.1 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
- Chris Johnson
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Sonny Styles
- New York Giants
- Fernando Mendoza
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Jeremiyah Love
- Arizona Cardinals
- Spencer Fano
- Rueben Bain
- Washington Commanders
- Mansoor Delane
- Miami Dolphins
- K.C. Concepcion
- Los Angeles Rams
- Max Iheanachor
- New England Patriots
- Kadyn Proctor
- Detroit Lions
- Ty Simpson
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Caleb Lomu
- Carolina Panthers
- Omar Cooper
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Dillon Thieneman
- Chicago Bears
- Kenyon Sadiq
- San Francisco 49ers
- Francisco Mauigoa
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- A.J. Brown
18 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 PicksChris JohnsonKansas City ChiefsApr 10, 2026
Chris Johnson to be picked at number 29
“Number 29, Kansas City Chiefs... they get the Trent McDuffie replacement and Chris Johnson, the San Diego State corner.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 87.68 against a shuffle’s 50+37.68 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 37.68
- player:
- Chris Johnson
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 27
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 29
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 87.68
- Mock Draft PicksSonny StylesNew York GiantsApr 10, 2026
Sonny Styles to be picked at number 5
“Number five, New York Giants. Give me Sonny Styles here, the Ohio State linebacker.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 87.69 against a shuffle’s 50+37.69 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 37.69
- 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:
- 87.69
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“It is the Las Vegas Raiders, and it's going to be Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana quarterback.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- 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:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksJeremiyah LoveArizona CardinalsApr 10, 2026
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 3
“So I'm gonna go Jeremiah Love, the Notre Dame running back.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Jeremiyah Love
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 3
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksSpencer FanoKansas City ChiefsApr 10, 2026
Spencer Fano to be picked at number 9
“they stick at nine. They make this pick. It's an offensive tackle... I'm going Spencer Fauna, the Utah right tackle.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Spencer Fano
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 9
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 9
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksRueben BainWashington CommandersApr 10, 2026
Rueben Bain to be picked at number 7
“pick seven here of our twenty twenty six mock draft commanders on the board, and I'm gonna go Reuben Bain junior, the Miami defensive end”
Close · 71Scored 70.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Rueben Bain
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 70.71
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 15
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 70.71
- predicted pick:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksMansoor DelaneMiami DolphinsApr 10, 2026
Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 11
“Number 11, Mansoor Delaine, the LSU cornerback to the Miami Dolphins.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Mansoor Delane
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 6
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 11
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksK.C. ConcepcionLos Angeles RamsApr 10, 2026
K.C. Concepcion to be picked at number 13
“the guy I've come around to for them is Casey Concepcion”
Close · 62Scored 62.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- K.C. Concepcion
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 62.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 24
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 62.09
- predicted pick:
- 13
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
Max Iheanachor to be picked at number 31
“Patriots at 31 to me, dream scenario for them. Truly, Maxey Hahn and Shore, the Arizona State tackle”
Close · 65Scored 64.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Max Iheanachor
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 64.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 21
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 64.84
- predicted pick:
- 31
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksKadyn ProctorDetroit LionsApr 10, 2026
Kadyn Proctor to be picked at number 17
“Number 17, Detroit Lions. I think this is Caden Proctor's floor.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Kadyn Proctor
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 12
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksTy SimpsonPittsburgh SteelersApr 10, 2026
Ty Simpson to be picked at number 21
“'21. Pittsburgh Steelers, here's where the drought ends. Ty Simpson coming off the board.”
Close · 71Scored 70.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Ty Simpson
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 70.71
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 13
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 70.71
- predicted pick:
- 21
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksCaleb LomuCarolina PanthersApr 10, 2026
Caleb Lomu to be picked at number 19
“the Carolina Panthers are on the clock. I'm gonna go Caleb Lomu, the Utah tackle for them.”
Close · 68Scored 67.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Caleb Lomu
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 67.71
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 28
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 67.71
- predicted pick:
- 19
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksOmar CooperPhiladelphia EaglesApr 10, 2026
Omar Cooper to be picked at number 23
“Philadelphia Eagles at 23... But I'm going Omar Cooper junior here”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Omar Cooper
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 30
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 23
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksDillon ThienemanChicago BearsApr 10, 2026
Dillon Thieneman to be picked at number 25
“And I'm going Dylan Thieneman, the Oregon safety at 25 to the Chicago Bears.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Dillon Thieneman
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 25
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 25
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
- Mock Draft PicksKenyon SadiqSan Francisco 49ersApr 10, 2026
Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 27
“number 27, San Francisco forty niners. I'm going Kenyan Saddique, Oregon tight end.”
Close · 62Scored 62.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85.44 against a shuffle’s 50+35.44 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 35.44
- player:
- Kenyon Sadiq
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 62.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 16
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 62.09
- predicted pick:
- 27
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 85.44
Francisco Mauigoa to be picked at number 15
“I'm going guard at 15 too. I'm going Francis Maui Noah to the Tampa Bay Bucs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rueben Bain to be 1st non-quarterback off the board
“I think he is the best non quarterback in this draft class.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsA.J. BrownApr 10, 2026
A.J. Brown to move
“This pick is made under the guys that they will be trading AJ Brown at some point during the draft.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Joel CorryTrade and Signing Calls · Baker MayfieldHit · 100The unsigned CBS Sports analysis lays out the contract it believes Tampa Bay will have to give Mayfield at minimum: a two-year extension averaging $50 million per year with $110 million in guarantees and a no-trade clause.
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