Pushing the Pile · Mar 16, 2026

The host walked through his full first-round mock draft published on CBSSports.com, assigning a player to each of the 32 picks, beginning with Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders at No. 1 and ending with Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to the Seahawks.

“Number one, no surprise. It's Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana quarterback going to the Las Vegas Raiders.”

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32 checkable claims from this

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 Picks Jermod McCoy New York JetsMar 16, 2026
Jermod McCoy to be picked at number 16
“Jets ... Pick 16 from the Indianapolis Colts ... we get back Jermoud McCoy”
Miss · 3Scored 2.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Jermod McCoy
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
2.52
baseline:
50
actual pick:
101
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
2.52
predicted pick:
16
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Monroe Freeling Cleveland BrownsMar 16, 2026
Monroe Freeling to be picked at number 6
“I had the going Monroe Freeland, the Georgia offensive tackle.”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Monroe Freeling
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
56.94
baseline:
50
actual pick:
19
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
56.94
predicted pick:
6
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Spencer Fano Arizona CardinalsMar 16, 2026
Spencer Fano to be picked at number 3
“why I have Spencer Fano going here, the Utah tackle, right tackle, which would be, I think, probably the cardinal's biggest need”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Spencer Fano
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
77.11
baseline:
50
actual pick:
9
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
77.11
predicted pick:
3
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Carnell Tate New Orleans SaintsMar 16, 2026
Carnell Tate to be picked at number 8
“New Orleans Saints, I have them going Ohio State wide receiver, Cardinal Tate.”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Carnell Tate
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
84.09
baseline:
50
actual pick:
4
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
84.09
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas RaidersMar 16, 2026
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“Number one, no surprise. It's Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana quarterback going to the Las Vegas Raiders.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
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:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Caleb Downs Cincinnati BengalsMar 16, 2026
Caleb Downs to be picked at number 10
“Cincinnati Bengals at 10. Ohio State safety Kale downs.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
95.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
95.76
predicted pick:
10
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Kenyon Sadiq Miami DolphinsMar 16, 2026
Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 11
“Miami Dolphins at 11. I have them going Oregon, tight end, Kenyan, Saddiq.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
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:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks David Bailey Kansas City ChiefsMar 16, 2026
David Bailey to be picked at number 9
“Kansas City Chiefs ... I want David Bailey to Texas Tech defensive end.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
David Bailey
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with NYJ
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
9
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Olaivavega IoaneMar 16, 2026
Olaivavega Ioane to be picked at number 22
“Vega, you want is the next pick to the Los Angeles charges here. Pick 22.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Vega Iwanee
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; has not appeared on an NFL roster
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
22
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks C.J. Allen New England PatriotsMar 16, 2026
C.J. Allen to be picked at number 31
“31, New England Patriots ... I think they would definitely use 31 on such, and it's CJ Allen, the Georgia linebacker.”
Miss · 39Scored 38.56 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
C.J. Allen
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
38.56
baseline:
50
actual pick:
53
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
38.56
predicted pick:
31
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Mansoor Delane Dallas CowboysMar 16, 2026
Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 12
“Dallas Cowboys. I have been going LSU cornerback, Mansoor, Delaine here.”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Mansoor Delane
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
77.11
baseline:
50
actual pick:
6
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
77.11
predicted pick:
12
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Dillon Thieneman Minnesota VikingsMar 16, 2026
Dillon Thieneman to be picked at number 18
“18, Minnesota Vikings. Oregon safety, Dylan Thieneman added to that Brian Flores defense.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
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:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Kadyn Proctor Tampa Bay BuccaneersMar 16, 2026
Kadyn Proctor to be picked at number 15
“Tampa Bay Bucks, 15. I am going Caden Proctor here.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Kadyn Proctor
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
12
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
15
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Blake Miller Dallas CowboysMar 16, 2026
Blake Miller to be picked at number 20
“Dallas Cowboys, pick 20 ... I have them going Clemson right tackle, Blake Miller.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Blake Miller
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with DET
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
20
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Arvell Reese New York JetsMar 16, 2026
Arvell Reese to be picked at number 2
“Number two ... I'm not going to go anywhere other than Arbel Reese until someone tells me otherwise for the New York Jets.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Arvell Reese
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
5
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
2
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Ty Simpson Pittsburgh SteelersMar 16, 2026
Ty Simpson to be picked at number 21
“I 21 Pittsburgh Steelers. I have been going Ty Simpson, the Alabama quarterback.”
Close · 71Scored 70.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
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:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Peter Woods Carolina PanthersMar 16, 2026
Peter Woods to be picked at number 19
“Carolina Panthers, Clemson defensive tackle, Peter Woods.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Peter Woods
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with KC
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
19
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Keldric Faulk Denver BroncosMar 16, 2026
Keldric Faulk to be picked at number 30
“Denver Broncos, pick 30. I have them going. This is where Kendrick Falk comes off the board.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Kendrick Falk
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; has not appeared on an NFL roster
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
30
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Mckay Leonard Los Angeles RamsMar 16, 2026
Mckay Leonard to be picked at number 13
“I'd say it's the Los Angeles Rams. This is the one from the Atlanta Falcons. I have been going USC wide receiver here, Mckay Leonard.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Mckay Leonard
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; has not appeared on an NFL roster
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
13
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Omar CooperMar 16, 2026
Omar Cooper to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“I have the four niners going to Omar Cooper Junior.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
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:
first round (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Max Iheanachor Philadelphia EaglesMar 16, 2026
Max Iheanachor to be picked at number 23
“Philadelphia Eagles at 23. I have them going Arizona State offense tackle Maxi Honnichor.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Max Iheanachor
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
91.7
baseline:
50
actual pick:
21
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
91.7
predicted pick:
23
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Seattle SeahawksMar 16, 2026
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to be picked at number 32
“Last pick of the first round here, Seattle Seahawks. I have them going Emmanuel McNeil Warren with Toledo safety.”
Miss · 32Scored 32.42 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
32.42
baseline:
50
actual pick:
58
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
32.42
predicted pick:
32
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks K.C. Concepcion Buffalo BillsMar 16, 2026
K.C. Concepcion to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“I have the Bills going Casey Concepcion.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
K.C. Concepcion
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
24
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
first round (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Jeremiyah Love Washington CommandersMar 16, 2026
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 7
“Washington commanders at seven ... I am going Jeremiah Love here”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
84.09
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
84.09
predicted pick:
7
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Akheem Mesidor Chicago BearsMar 16, 2026
Akheem Mesidor to be picked at number 25
“Chicago Bears 25. I have been going a key mess or the Miami defensive end.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Key Messador
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; has not appeared on an NFL roster
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
25
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Jordyn Tyson Cleveland BrownsMar 16, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 24
“24, Cleveland Browns, second pick of the first round ... Arizona statewide receiver Jordan Tyson is the pick here.”
Close · 50Scored 50 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Jordyn Tyson
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
50
baseline:
50
actual pick:
8
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
50
predicted pick:
24
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Sonny Styles New York GiantsMar 16, 2026
Sonny Styles to be picked at number 5
“Number five, New York Giants. This is where Sonny Styles goes, the Ohio State linebacker.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Sonny Styles
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with WAS
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
5
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Avieon Terrell Kansas City ChiefsMar 16, 2026
Avieon Terrell to be picked at number 29
“29, Kansas City Chiefs ... I have them going cornerback, Avion Terrell.”
Close · 44Scored 43.91 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Avieon Terrell
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
43.91
baseline:
50
actual pick:
48
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
43.91
predicted pick:
29
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Rueben Bain Tennessee TitansMar 16, 2026
Rueben Bain to be picked at number 4
“Alright. Number four, Tennessee Titans, Ruben Bane junior.”
Close · 62Scored 62.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Rueben Bain
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
62.09
baseline:
50
actual pick:
15
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
62.09
predicted pick:
4
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Cade McDonald Houston TexansMar 16, 2026
Cade McDonald to be picked at number 28
“28 Houston Texans. I have them going Ohio State, DT, Caden McDonald.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Cade McDonald
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with CLE
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
28
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Caleb Lomu Detroit LionsMar 16, 2026
Caleb Lomu to be picked at number 17
“Detroit Lions, pick 17 ... Caleb Lomu, the Utah tackle”
Close · 62Scored 62.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 83.83 against a shuffle’s 50+33.83 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
33.83
player:
Caleb Lomu
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
62.09
baseline:
50
actual pick:
28
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
62.09
predicted pick:
17
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
83.83
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Mock Draft Picks Francisco Mauigoa Baltimore RavensMar 16, 2026
Francisco Mauigoa to be picked at number 14
“14, Baltimore Ravens ... they get Francis Maui Noah here, the Miami offensive lineman”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
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