Steve Mensch· Feb 8, 2026
Making the even-numbered picks in the mock, he sent Arvell Reese to the Jets at No. 2, Spencer Fano to the Giants at 5, Jordan Tyson to the Saints at 8, a Tennessee cornerback to Miami at 11, Keldric Faulk to Baltimore at 14, Akheem Mesidor to Dallas at 20, Kenyon Sadiq to Philadelphia at 23, Caleb Banks to Buffalo at 26, Ty Simpson to the Rams at 29 and Chris Johnson to Seattle at 32, plus Caleb Lomu to Detroit at 17.
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14 checkable claims — 14 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 24 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 14 have settled, averaging 74 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
- Caleb Lomu
- Detroit Lions
- Spencer Fano
- New York Giants
- Makai Lemon
- Akheem Mesidor
- Dallas Cowboys
- Chris Johnson
- Seattle Seahawks
- Kenyon Sadiq
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Keldric Faulk
- Baltimore Ravens
- T.J. Parker
- Caleb Banks
- Buffalo Bills
- Arvell Reese
- New York Jets
- Ty Simpson
- Los Angeles Rams
- Jermod McCoy
- Miami Dolphins
- Jordyn Tyson
- New Orleans Saints
14 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 PicksCaleb LomuDetroit LionsFeb 8, 2026
Caleb Lomu to be picked at number 17
“I'm going kayleb Blomo, the left tackle from Utah who needs to maybe get a little bit stronger, but is got a ton of upside”
Close · 62Scored 62.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 66.36 against a shuffle’s 50+16.36 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 16.36
- player:
- Caleb Lomu
- season:
- 2025
- 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:
- 66.36
- Mock Draft PicksSpencer FanoNew York GiantsFeb 8, 2026
Spencer Fano to be picked at number 5
“And that's why I went with Spancer Fano of the offensive tackle from Utah. I think you put him plug and play starter at right tackle.”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 66.36 against a shuffle’s 50+16.36 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 16.36
- player:
- Spencer Fano
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 9
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 5
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 66.36
- Mock Draft PicksMakai LemonFeb 8, 2026
Makai Lemon to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“I don't know how big he's gonna be, so I kind of want to see how his tape is awesome, he's going in the first round.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 66.36 against a shuffle’s 50+16.36 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 16.36
- player:
- Makai Lemon
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 20
- 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:
- 66.36
- Mock Draft PicksAkheem MesidorFeb 8, 2026
Akheem Mesidor to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“But Messador is a lock to go in the first round in my opinion.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 66.36 against a shuffle’s 50+16.36 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 16.36
- player:
- Akheem Mesidor
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 22
- 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:
- 66.36
- Mock Draft PicksAkheem MesidorDallas CowboysFeb 8, 2026
Akheem Mesidor to be picked at number 20
“they got their corner with their first pick, and now they get the edge with the second pick at Key Messager”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 66.36 against a shuffle’s 50+16.36 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 16.36
- player:
- Akheem Mesidor
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 22
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 20
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 66.36
Chris Johnson to be picked at number 32
“none more interesting than Chris Johnson San Diego State... This is one of my favorite players in the draft.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 66.36 against a shuffle’s 50+16.36 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 16.36
- player:
- Chris Johnson
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 80.52
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 27
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 80.52
- predicted pick:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 66.36
Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 23
“I'm going Oregon head and Kenyon Sadik... this is the most talented tight end in the class”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 24.29
- player:
- Kenyon Sadiq
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 16
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 23
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 74.29
Keldric Faulk to be picked at number 14
“Steve Keldrick Falk the edge from Auburn just seems like an eric to cost A pick to me... I think they take Keldric Falk out of Auburn”
Close · 48Scored 47.88 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 24.29
- player:
- Keldric Faulk
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 47.88
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 31
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 47.88
- predicted pick:
- 14
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 74.29
- Mock Draft PicksT.J. ParkerFeb 8, 2026
T.J. Parker to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“He's a guy that could start to climb. I wouldn't be surprised a lot of people have him out of the first round right now. I wouldn't be surprised. Be snuck back in.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 24.29
- player:
- T.J. Parker
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 35
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- first round (picks 1–32)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 74.29
- Mock Draft PicksCaleb BanksBuffalo BillsFeb 8, 2026
Caleb Banks to be picked at number 26
“that's why I went with Caleb Banks, the defensive tackle from Florida... So I went Kayla Banks for you”
Close · 71Scored 70.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 24.29
- player:
- Caleb Banks
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 70.71
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 18
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 70.71
- predicted pick:
- 26
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 74.29
- Mock Draft PicksArvell ReeseNew York JetsFeb 8, 2026
Arvell Reese to be picked at number 2
“I think the Ohio State linebacker RFL Reese is the best player in this draft... I'm taking Rvel Reese yes off the ball. Linebacker is a scary thing to take second overall”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 24.29
- player:
- Arvell Reese
- season:
- 2025
- 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:
- 74.29
- Mock Draft PicksTy SimpsonLos Angeles RamsFeb 8, 2026
Ty Simpson to be picked at number 29
“Ty Simpson from Alabama? The quarterbacks still on the board... Do they find their future quarterback this late in the first round”
Close · 50Scored 50 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 24.29
- player:
- Ty Simpson
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 50
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 13
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 50
- predicted pick:
- 29
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 74.29
- Mock Draft PicksJermod McCoyMiami DolphinsFeb 8, 2026
Jermod McCoy to be picked at number 11
“Tennessee defense corner quarterback Jamal McCoy did not play this year... I went Tremont McCoy because I believe that if he's right, it'll be a great pick at that spot.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 24.29
- player:
- Tremont McCoy
- season:
- 2025
- 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:
- 11
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 74.29
Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 8
“I think Jordan Tyson out of Arizona State's the guy... I'm going Jordan Tyson”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 24.29
- player:
- Jordyn Tyson
- season:
- 2025
- 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:
- 74.29
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