Charles Davis· Apr 1, 2026
In his mock draft 3.0, discussed on the show, Davis has Fernando Mendoza first overall to the Raiders and seven other offensive skill players in the first round, including Ty Simpson at No. 3 and Kenyon Sadiq at No. 11.
“Number One Fernando Mendoza going to the Raiders.”
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It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 8 have settled, averaging 83.8 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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- Mock Draft PicksTy SimpsonArizona CardinalsApr 1, 2026
Ty Simpson to be picked at number 3
“At number three, though, Florio Charles Davis goes to Ty Simpson to the Arizona Cardinals”
Close · 65Scored 64.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 42.86
- player:
- Ty Simpson
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 64.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 13
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 64.84
- predicted pick:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 92.86
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“Number One Fernando Mendoza going to the Raiders shocking”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 42.86
- 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:
- 92.86
Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 8
“at the number eight spot, Charles Davis has these Saints taking Jordan Tyson”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 42.86
- 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:
- 92.86
- Mock Draft PicksKenyon SadiqMiami DolphinsApr 1, 2026
Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 11
“At number eleven. According to Charles Davis, the Dolphins taking Kenyon Sadiq”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 42.86
- player:
- Kenyon Sadiq
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 16
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 11
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 92.86
- Mock Draft PicksCarnell TateCleveland BrownsApr 1, 2026
Carnell Tate to be picked at number 6
“At number six, Charles has the Browns taking Carnal tape”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 42.86
- 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:
- 92.86
- Mock Draft PicksMakai LemonCarolina PanthersApr 1, 2026
Makai Lemon to be picked at number 13
“the next step on the list at number thirteen, Your boy, it's kaya limit to the Panthers”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 42.86
- 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:
- 92.86
Omar Cooper to be picked at number 21
“last one twenty one, the Steelers taking Omar Cooper Junior”
Close · 68Scored 67.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 42.86
- player:
- Omar Cooper
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 67.71
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 30
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 67.71
- predicted pick:
- 21
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 92.86
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 5
“up next at number five, Je're my Love going to the Giants”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.86 against a shuffle’s 50+42.86 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 42.86
- player:
- Jeremiyah Love
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 3
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 5
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 92.86
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