Brian Peacock· Mar 24, 2026
Peacock laid out his two-round 2026 mock draft (pick-by-pick through the top 11 plus the 49ers' selections) and then extrapolated it to seven rounds for San Francisco, including a projected Trent Williams trade to Houston and a series of Day 2/Day 3 49ers picks.
“I wouldn't be shocked at all if after the first round, the forty niners draft an offensive tackle, kinda kinda like the McGlinchey thing, and then all of a sudden it's like, oh, guess what? The Houston Texans have traded for Trent Williams.”
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24 checkable claims — 21 mock draft picks, 2 depth chart calls and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 35 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
18 of 24 have settled so far, averaging 71.7 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
- Riley Nowakowski
- San Francisco 49ers
- Jaishawn Barham
- David Bailey
- Arizona Cardinals
- Sonny Styles
- Max Iheanachor
- Derek Moore
- Caleb Downs
- Washington Commanders
- Caleb Lomu
- Cleveland Browns
- Carnell Tate
- Mansoor Delane
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Francis Mauigoa
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Arvell Reese
- New York Jets
- Rueben Bain
- New Orleans Saints
- Jeremiyah Love
- Kenyon Sadiq
- Miami Dolphins
- Malachi Lawrence
- Chris Bell
- Fernando Mendoza
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Robert Jones
- Trent Williams
- Houston Texans
- Gabe Akas
- R Mason Thomas
- Brett Toth
- Charles Demings
24 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.
Riley Nowakowski to be picked “the seventh round range” (picks 217–257)
“here's a new one that hasn't shown up in any mods because I've never been able to draft in the seventh round range, Croc. Riley Nowakowski”
Miss · 13Scored 12.5 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.07 against a shuffle’s 50+44.07 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.07
- player:
- Riley Nowakowski
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 12.5
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 169
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 12.5
- predicted pick:
- the seventh round range (picks 217–257)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.07
Jaishawn Barham to be picked “third round” (picks 65–100)
“come back with Jasean Barham. There's your edge rusher... Jaishawn Barham ended up being the pick here”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.07 against a shuffle’s 50+44.07 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.07
- player:
- Jaishawn Barham
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 92
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- third round (picks 65–100)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.07
- Mock Draft PicksDavid BaileyArizona CardinalsMar 24, 2026
David Bailey to be picked at number 3
“David Bailey pass rusher to the Cardinals at three.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.07 against a shuffle’s 50+44.07 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.07
- player:
- David Bailey
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 95.76
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 2
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 95.76
- predicted pick:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.07
- Mock Draft PicksSonny StylesMar 24, 2026
Sonny Styles to be picked at number 4
“I went four Sonny Styles, five with Jeremiah Love”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.07 against a shuffle’s 50+44.07 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.07
- player:
- Sonny Styles
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 7
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.07
Max Iheanachor to be picked at number 27
“I picked 27 for the 40. It's been a common pick for me, Max Ahonetschor... Max Ohanaechor, still my pick in the first round.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Max Ahonetschor
- 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:
- 27
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksDerek MooreMar 24, 2026
Derek Moore to be picked at number 59
“he actually ended up going the very next pick, 59”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Derek Moore
- 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:
- 59
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksCaleb DownsWashington CommandersMar 24, 2026
Caleb Downs to be picked at number 7
“Caleb Downs to Washington at seven.”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Caleb Downs
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 11
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksCaleb LomuCleveland BrownsMar 24, 2026
Caleb Lomu to be picked at number 24
“Then at 24, they come back and get an offensive tackle in Caleb Lomu in this mock draft.”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Caleb Lomu
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 28
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 24
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksCarnell TateCleveland BrownsMar 24, 2026
Carnell Tate to be picked at number 6
“I do like the combination of Carmel Tate wide receiver at six for the Browns”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- 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:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksMansoor DelaneCincinnati BengalsMar 24, 2026
Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 10
“Then Mansoor Lane corner at pick number 10 to the Cincinnati Bengals.”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Mansoor Delane
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 84.09
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 6
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 84.09
- predicted pick:
- 10
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
Francis Mauigoa to be picked at number 9
“Francis Mawa, Noah, offensive tackle going to the Chiefs at pick number nine”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Francis Mauigoa
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 95.76
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 10
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 95.76
- predicted pick:
- 9
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksArvell ReeseNew York JetsMar 24, 2026
Arvell Reese to be picked at number 2
“And Arbel Reese is one of those guys. I got him to the Jets at two.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- 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:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksRueben BainNew Orleans SaintsMar 24, 2026
Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8
“So I got Bayne going eight to the Saints”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Rueben Bain
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 15
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 8
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksJeremiyah LoveMar 24, 2026
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 5
“I went four Sonny Styles, five with Jeremiah Love”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- 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:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksKenyon SadiqMiami DolphinsMar 24, 2026
Kenyon Sadiq to be picked at number 11
“I got an 11 to the Miami Dolphins who need a little bit of everything”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- 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:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksMalachi LawrenceMar 24, 2026
Malachi Lawrence to be picked “gone in the first round” (picks 1–32)
“I had Malachi Lawrence, gone in the first round.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Malachi Lawrence
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 23
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- gone in the first round (picks 1–32)
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
- Mock Draft PicksChris BellSan Francisco 49ersMar 24, 2026
Chris Bell to be picked at number 58
“And he was my pick here at at 58 in the second round for the San Francisco forty niners.”
Miss · 21Scored 21.02 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- player:
- Chris Bell
- season:
- 2026
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 21.02
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 94
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 21.02
- predicted pick:
- 58
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 94.55
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“right after Fernando Mendoza at pick one to the Raiders”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 94.55 against a shuffle’s 50+44.55 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2026
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 44.55
- 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:
- 94.55
- Depth Chart CallsRobert JonesSan Francisco 49ersMar 24, 2026
Robert Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“Robert Jones, starting experience, would seemingly have the leg up on Brett Toth... if the season started today, potentially, we're looking at Robert Jones”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trent Williams to move to Houston Texans
“So what if the forty niners trade Trent Williams Croc after the first round after drafting an offensive tackle to the Houston Texans? They trade Trent Williams.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksGabe AkasMar 24, 2026
Gabe Akas to be picked “gone by 58”
“Gabe Akas, gone by 58.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksR Mason ThomasMar 24, 2026
R Mason Thomas to be picked “gone by 58”
“R Mason Thomas, gone by 58.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBrett TothSan Francisco 49ersMar 24, 2026
Brett Toth to be 2nd on the depth chart
“I would imagine Brett Toth is probably viewed more as, like, the the Hennessy replacement, the the guard slash center backup”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Charles Demings to be picked “round four”
“Came back with Charles Demings, small school quarterback in round four.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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