Ross Jackson· Mar 27, 2026
Ross Jackson highlights several underrated prospects he believes are second-round-caliber options for the Saints, headlined by Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas, San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson, Alabama receiver Jeremy Bernard, Tennessee receiver Chris Brazil, and interior offensive linemen Emmanuel Pregnon and Chase Besantas.
“This guy deserves to be a second round pick.”
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7 checkable claims — 7 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 7 have settled, averaging 79.5 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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- Mock Draft PicksChris JohnsonMar 27, 2026
Chris Johnson to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)
“another really fantastic potential selection for New Orleans in the second round that maybe is more of an outside corner”
Close · 77Scored 77.11a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- player:
- Chris Johnson
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 77.11
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 27
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 77.11
- predicted pick:
- second round (picks 33–64)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- only one pick — no order to score
- Mock Draft PicksChris BrazzellTennessee TitansMar 27, 2026
Chris Brazzell to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)
“That's Chris Brazil, the wide receiver out of, Tennessee ... among the many names to remember at wide receiver [in the second round]”
Close · 44Scored 43.91a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- player:
- Chris Brazzell
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 43.91
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 83
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 43.91
- predicted pick:
- second round (picks 33–64)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- only one pick — no order to score
- Mock Draft PicksGermie BernardMar 27, 2026
Germie Bernard to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)
“this year's second round offers some really good opportunities for some of those sleepers ... Six foot one, two hundred and six pounds, very physical, out of Alabama. Jeremy Bernard.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- player:
- Germie Bernard
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 47
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- second round (picks 33–64)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- only one pick — no order to score
- Mock Draft PicksR Mason ThomasMar 27, 2026
R Mason Thomas to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)
“we're taking a look at some underrated second round options for New Orleans ... How about Oklahoma Edge rusher, r Mason Thomas, another guy that is not to be slept on”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- player:
- R Mason Thomas
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 40
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- second round (picks 33–64)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- only one pick — no order to score
- Mock Draft PicksJacob RodriguezMar 27, 2026
Jacob Rodriguez to be picked “second round pick” (picks 33–64)
“This guy deserves to be a second round pick. This guy could be a fantastic addition for any team that's looking to add to their second level.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- player:
- Jacob Rodriguez
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 43
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- second round pick (picks 33–64)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- only one pick — no order to score
- Mock Draft PicksEmmanuel PregnonMar 27, 2026
Emmanuel Pregnon to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)
“So Chase Besantas, Emmanuel Pregnant, both worthwhile names to know on the offensive line going in the second round.”
Miss · 35Scored 35.36a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- player:
- Emmanuel Pregnon
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 35.36
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 88
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 35.36
- predicted pick:
- second round (picks 33–64)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- only one pick — no order to score
- Mock Draft PicksChase BisontisMar 27, 2026
Chase Bisontis to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)
“So Chase Besantas, Emmanuel Pregnant, both worthwhile names to know on the offensive line going in the second round.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50How this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- player:
- Chase Bisontis
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 34
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- second round (picks 33–64)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- only one pick — no order to score
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