Ross Jackson

Ross Jackson — Prediction Record | MissedTakes

Jackson predicts the Saints will stay put and pick at No. 8 overall rather than trading up, and after Mickey Loomis' press conference he now leans toward New Orleans taking a defensive back there — either LSU cornerback Mansoor Delaine or Ohio State safety Caleb Downs — while still viewing Miami edge rusher Ruben Bain Jr. as a likely selection.3 graded calls · Apr 23, 2026

Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8
“Well, I do think that Ruben Bayne Junior out of Miami, the edge rusher is a likely selection... I feel like I should have stuck with my prediction of Ruben Bayne Junior”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 75 against a shuffle’s 50+25 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
25
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:
75
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Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 8
“I wouldn't be super surprised if it's Mansoor Delaine out of LSU or Caleb Downs out of Ohio State that ends up being the selection later on today for the New Orleans Saints.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 75 against a shuffle’s 50+25 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
25
player:
Mansoor Delane
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
91.7
baseline:
50
actual pick:
6
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
91.7
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Caleb Downs to be picked at number 8
“I'm starting to lean towards the idea of the Saints potentially walking away with either LSU cornerback Mansour Delaine or Ohio State safety Caleb Downs in the first round... at this point, I wouldn't be super surprised if it's Mansoor Delaine out of LSU or Caleb Downs out of Ohio State that ends up being the selection”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 75 against a shuffle’s 50+25 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
25
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:

Ross Jackson gave a no-trade prediction mock draft for the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with Miami edge rusher Reuben Bain Jr. at No. 8 overall and filling out all six rounds of Saints picks.8 graded calls · Apr 16, 2026

Tyre West to be picked at number 190
“And then at pick one ninety in the sixth round, Tennessee defensive lineman, Tyree West.”
Miss · 25Scored 25 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Tyre West
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
25
baseline:
50
actual pick:
222
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
25
predicted pick:
190
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
80
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Hezekiah Masses to be picked at number 172
“Round five, pick one seventy two. Hezekiah Masas out of Cal, the cornerback.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Hezekiah Masses
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
175
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
172
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
80
Dallen Bentley to be picked at number 136
“Just a couple of picks later right back on the clock. Oh, with Utah tight end, Dallin Bentley... two selections at one thirty two and one thirty six respectively”
Miss · 1Scored 0.55 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Dallen Bentley
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
0.55
baseline:
50
actual pick:
256
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0.55
predicted pick:
136
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Trey Zuhn to be picked at number 132
“But round four, pick one thirty two... That's Texas A and M offensive lineman, Trezun the third.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 87.5 against a shuffle’s 50+37.5 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
37.5
player:
Trey Zuhn
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LV
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
Treydan Stukes to be picked at number 73
“Round three, pick 73, Arizona cornerback, Traydon Stukes.”
Miss · 22Scored 21.95 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 87.5 against a shuffle’s 50+37.5 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
37.5
player:
Treydan Stukes
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
21.95
baseline:
50
actual pick:
38
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
21.95
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
87.5
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Kaytron Allen to be picked at number 150
“including a guy that I'm taking here at round five. Pick one fifty. Penn State running back, Caitron Allen.”
Miss · 20Scored 20.13 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Kaytron Allen
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
20.13
baseline:
50
actual pick:
187
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
20.13
predicted pick:
150
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
80
K.C. Concepcion to be picked at number 42
“Round two, pick 42... Ross, 10 times out of ten... is taking Casey Concepcion at number 42 overall... Texas A and M wide receiver Casey Concepcion”
Close · 46Scored 45.85 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
K.C. Concepcion
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
45.85
baseline:
50
actual pick:
24
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
45.85
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8
“Right now, round one pick eight, my prediction is Miami edge rusher, Ruben Bain junior.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
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:
80

In a seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans take Arizona State WR Jordan Tyson at No. 8, Miami CB Keontay Scott at 42, Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. at 73, Michigan edge Jaishawn Barham at 105 (after a trade up), Auburn OL Jeremiah Wright at 150, TCU LB Caleb Elarms-Orr at 172, and Texas DT Cole Brevard at 190.7 graded calls · Apr 13, 2026

Kaleb Elarms-Orr to be picked at number 172
“Round five pick one seventy two, I went with TCU linebacker Caleb Elarms Orr”
Miss · 14Scored 13.63 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Kaleb Elarms-Orr
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
13.63
baseline:
50
actual pick:
126
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
13.63
predicted pick:
172
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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Jeremiah Wright to be picked at number 150
“round five, pick one fifty sticking and picking here. Auburn offensive lineman, Jeremiah Wright.”
Close · 46Scored 45.85 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Jeremiah Wright
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
45.85
baseline:
50
actual pick:
132
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
45.85
predicted pick:
150
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
Jaishawn Barham to be picked at number 105
“So I'm moving up to round four pick 105 to get Michigan edge rusher, Jayshawn Barnum.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Jaishawn Barham
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with DAL
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
105
weeks left when called:
0
Mike Washington to be picked at number 73
“Round three, pick 73. We're sticking and picking here. We're gonna go with Arkansas running back, Mike Washington Junior.”
Miss · 12Scored 11.97 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Mike Washington
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
11.97
baseline:
50
actual pick:
122
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.97
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
Keionte Scott to be picked at number 42
“round two pick 42. I went with Miami cornerback Keontay Scott.”
Miss · 4Scored 4.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Keionte Scott
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
4.05
baseline:
50
actual pick:
116
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
4.05
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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Cole Brevard to be picked at number 190
“And we'll wrap up here in round six, pick one ninety with Texas defensive tackle, Cole Brevard.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Cole Brevard
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:
190
weeks left when called:
0
Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 8
“Here in round one pick eight... if Jordan Tyson's medicals check out... by selecting Jordan Tyson in the first round.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
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:
95

In a full mock draft for the New Orleans Saints, Ross Jackson has the Saints selecting Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 8, Louisville WR Chris Bell at 42, Tennessee edge Joshua Josephs at 73, Georgia TE Oscar Delp at 132, Stephen F. Austin CB Charles Demings at 136, Ole Miss WR Dejean Stribling at 150, Michigan DT Rayshawn Benny at 172 and Auburn OL Jeremiah Wright in the sixth round.8 graded calls · Apr 6, 2026

Rayshaun Benny to be picked at number 172
“At round five, pick one seventy two. I wanted to get a defensive tackle in here... six foot three, two hundred ninety eight pound Michigan defensive tackle, Rayshawn Benny.”
Miss · 3Scored 3.41 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Rayshaun Benny
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
3.41
baseline:
50
actual pick:
250
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
3.41
predicted pick:
172
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
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Oscar Delp to be picked at number 132
“One thirty two, I was lucky enough for him to still be on the board... Georgia tight end Oscar Delp.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Oscar Delp
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with NO
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
Chris Bell to be picked at number 42
“now let's advance here to round two, pick 42. And here I'm going with Louisville wide receiver, Chris Bell.”
Miss · 11Scored 10.51 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Chris Bell
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
10.51
baseline:
50
actual pick:
94
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
10.51
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Caleb Downs to be picked at number 8
“we're gonna make him our round eight, round one rather pick eight selection. Ohio State safety, Caleb Downs.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
De'Zhaun Stribling to be picked at number 150
“In round five, pick one fifty... old miss wide receiver Dave Dave Vaughn, Dajon, excuse me, shriveling”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
De'Zhaun Stribling
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with SF
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
150
weeks left when called:
Joshua Josephs to be picked at number 73
“we're gonna go here round three, pick 73... Tennessee edge rusher Joshua Josephs.”
Miss · 4Scored 4.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Joshua Josephs
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
4.05
baseline:
50
actual pick:
147
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
4.05
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Jeremiah Wright to be picked “the sixth round” (picks 161–204)
“a developmental player, which is why you're grabbing him in the sixth round just before the top 200, but Jeremiah Wright”
Miss · 28Scored 28.47 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Jeremiah Wright
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
28.47
baseline:
50
actual pick:
132
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
28.47
predicted pick:
the sixth round (picks 161–204)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Charles Demings to be picked at number 136
“And then at 01:36, I went with Stephen f Austin, cornerback Charles Demings, one of my favorite sleepers in this year's draft.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Charles Demings
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:
136
weeks left when called:

In a seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans taking Miami edge rusher Ruben Bain Jr. at No. 8 overall, Texas Tech DT Lee Hunter at 42, Miami CB Keonte Scott at 73, Ole Miss WR Dejean Stribling at 132, Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson at 136, Oregon LB Bryce Bossier and USC pass rusher Anthony Lucas in the fifth round, and Auburn OL Jeremiah Wright to close it out.8 graded calls · Apr 2, 2026

Emmett Johnson to be picked at number 136
“Alright. Let's take a look at round four, pick one thirty six. We're going with running back Emmett Johnson out of Nebraska.”
Miss · 34Scored 33.86 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Emmett Johnson
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
33.86
baseline:
50
actual pick:
161
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
33.86
predicted pick:
136
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
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Bryce Boettcher to be picked at number 150
“And so to the fifth round here, two picks in the fifth round, going back to the defense, Bryce Bossier, the Oregon linebacker... Maybe the Bryce Boacher pick might be something I would maybe substitute out... 50? Yeah. One fifty.”
Close · 52Scored 52.21 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 90 against a shuffle’s 50+40 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
40
player:
Bryce Boettcher
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
52.21
baseline:
50
actual pick:
135
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
52.21
predicted pick:
150
weeks left when called:
0
Rueben Bain to be picked at number 8
“Ruben Bayne Junior leads off our mock draft number one or round one pick eight overall... could absolutely fall to the Saints at number eight overall.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
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:
Lee Hunter to be picked at number 42
“So at round two, pick 42... I was able to go with Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Lee Hunter
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
73.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
49
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
73.84
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Keonte Scott to be picked at number 73
“Let's go to round three, pick 73. He was there, so I took him Keonte Scott.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Keonte Scott
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:
73
weeks left when called:
0
Anthony Lucas to be picked at number 172
“as well as, Anthony Lucas, the USC pass rusher. Probably in reality, these two are flipped. I have a hard time seeing Anthony Lucas getting too far past one hundred and fifty, let alone one hundred and seventy two.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Anthony Lucas
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:
172
De'Zhaun Stribling to be picked at number 132
“Round four, pick one thirty two... Dejean Stribling? Out of Ole Miss.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
De'Zhaun Stribling
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with SF
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
Jeremiah Wright to be picked “Day 3 pick” (picks 101–257)
“And then we wrap it up with another, Senior Bowl standout for me, offensive lineman out of ... Auburn, excuse me. Jeremiah Wright... So that's our entire day three there”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Jeremiah Wright
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
132
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
Day 3 pick (picks 101–257)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:

In a quick-fire seven-round Saints mock draft, Jackson has New Orleans taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 8, Missouri DE Zion Young at 42, Georgia WR Zachariah Branch at 73, Alabama NT Tim Keenan III at 132 plus USC WR Jacobi Lane in round four, Western Michigan edge Nadame Tucker and Texas guard DJ Campbell in round five, and Utah TE Dallin Bentley to close it out.5 graded calls · Mar 30, 2026

Tim Keenan to be picked at number 132
“We're gonna go with at one thirty two, Alabama's Tim Keenan the third, six one, three hundred and twenty seven pound nose tackle”
Miss · 1Scored 1.31 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Tim Keenan
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
1.31
baseline:
50
actual pick:
232
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
1.31
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
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Caleb Downs to be picked at number 8
“The, number one, round one pick eight selection for me ... is going to be Ohio State safety, Caleb Downs.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Zachariah Branch to be picked at number 73
“We're grabbing our first one in this draft, round three, pick 73. Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Zachariah Branch
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
77.11
baseline:
50
actual pick:
79
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
77.11
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
D.J. Campbell to be picked at number 172
“Over at one seventy two in rounds in round five, I went with Texas guard DJ Campbell.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
D.J. Campbell
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with MIA
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
172
weeks left when called:
0
Zion Young to be picked at number 42
“So round two, pick 42, I went with Missouri defensive end, Zion Young.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Zion Young
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
45
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
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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.6 graded calls · Mar 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 50
How 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
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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 50
How 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
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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 50
How 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
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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 50
How 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
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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 50
How 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
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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 50
How 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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Jackson argues LSU cornerback Mansoor Delaine could be the Saints' pick at No. 8 overall in the 2026 draft, mocks Chris Bell to New Orleans in the second round (pick 42) and pegs Auburn edge Kieran Crawford as a day-three/fourth-round value at pick 132. He also says USC's Makai Lemmon would have to be taken at eight and is one of the first three receivers off the board.5 graded calls · Mar 19, 2026

Makai Lemon to be picked “first round selection” (picks 1–32)
“We'll discuss why both could be first round picks ... I think you'd have to go at eight for him”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 75 against a shuffle’s 50+25 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
25
player:
Makai Lemon
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
20
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
first round selection (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
75
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Chris Bell to be picked “a bottom of the first round pick” (picks 1–32)
“And so a guy like Chris Bell, if he's healthy enough to go, could be a bottom of the first round pick.”
Miss · 7Scored 6.82 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 75 against a shuffle’s 50+25 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
25
player:
Chris Bell
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
6.82
baseline:
50
actual pick:
94
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
6.82
predicted pick:
a bottom of the first round pick (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Mansoor Delane to be picked at number 8
“a look at LSU cornerback Mansour Delaine and why he could still be a stellar selection for the Saints as early as number eight overall ... The first round pick, let's say Mansour Delaine, the LSU cornerback.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 75 against a shuffle’s 50+25 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
25
player:
Mansoor Delane
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
91.7
baseline:
50
actual pick:
6
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
91.7
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Chris Bell to be picked at number 42
“Then we go with Chris Bell in the second round in with that wide receiver ... If he's still on the board at 42 run the card up.”
Miss · 11Scored 10.51 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 75 against a shuffle’s 50+25 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
25
player:
Chris Bell
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
10.51
baseline:
50
actual pick:
94
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
10.51
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
75
Keyron Crawford to be picked at number 132
“Then round four, pick one thirty two, you go with Kean Crawford right there.”
Miss · 6Scored 5.99 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 75 against a shuffle’s 50+25 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
25
player:
Keyron Crawford
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
5.99
baseline:
50
actual pick:
67
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
5.99
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
75

In a post-free-agency seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson projects New Orleans taking Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at No. 8, UCF edge Malachi Lawrence at No. 42, Arizona CB Traydon Stukes in round three, Kentucky center Jager Burton at 132, Penn State RB Caitron Allen at 137, Clemson DT Demontae Capehart at 148, Texas A&M OL Armaj Reid Adams at 170, and Washington CB Takario Davis at 189. He also pegs guards Vega Ioane and Emmanuel Pregnon as round one/two picks and Reid Adams and Jeremiah Wright as day-three guys.7 graded calls · Mar 16, 2026

Malachi Lawrence to be picked at number 42
“UCF Edge rusher, Malachi Lawrence at round two, pick 42”
Close · 44Scored 43.91 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Malachi Lawrence
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
43.91
baseline:
50
actual pick:
23
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
43.91
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
80
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Tacario Davis to be picked at number 189
“Washington quarterback Takario Davis wraps us up. Round six, pick one eighty nine.”
Miss · 1Scored 0.63 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Tacario Davis
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
0.63
baseline:
50
actual pick:
72
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0.63
predicted pick:
189
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
80
Ar'maj Reed-Adams to be picked at number 170
“Let's take a look at, round five. Pick one seventy here. Wrapping up round five, Texas A and M offensive lineman, Armaj Reid Adams.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Ar'maj Reed-Adams
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with BUF
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
170
weeks left when called:
DeMonte Capehart to be picked at number 148
“round five pick one forty eight, we're going with Clemson defensive tackle, Demontae Capehart”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
DeMonte Capehart
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
73.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
155
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
73.84
predicted pick:
148
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
80
Kaytron Allen to be picked at number 137
“Round four, pick 137. Just barely making the turn here. Penn State running back. I'm gonna go with Caitron Allen this time.”
Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Kaytron Allen
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
11.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
187
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.46
predicted pick:
137
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
80
Jager Burton to be picked at number 132
“So round four, pick one thirty two. I went with Kentucky center, Jager Burton.”
Close · 40Scored 40.26 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
player:
Jager Burton
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
40.26
baseline:
50
actual pick:
153
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
40.26
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
80
Carnell Tate to be picked at number 8
“we're starting at wide receiver. I went with Ohio State wide up, Karnell Tate ... round one, pick eight in our mock draft”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 80 against a shuffle’s 50+30 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
30
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:
80

In a pre-free agency seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 8, Missouri edge Zion Young at 42, Georgia WR Zachariah Branch at 73, Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson at 132, Alabama DT Tim Keenan III at 137, Iowa guard Beau Stevens at 148, Texas LB Trey Moore at 170 and Houston TE Tanner Cazio at 189. He also expects slot/star defenders like Bud Clark, Keonta Scott and Traytan Stukes to be second- or third-round picks, Malachi Lawrence to go around top 100, and Alontae Taylor to leave in free agency.12 graded calls · Mar 9, 2026

Bud Clark to be picked “probably second, third round players” (picks 65–96)
“And then I'd highlight, of course, TCU safety, Bud Clark. Those guys could be had a little bit later in the draft, probably second, third round players.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Bud Clark
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
95.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
64
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
95.76
predicted pick:
probably second, third round players (picks 65–96)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
91.43
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Tanner Koziol to be picked at number 189
“jumping ahead now to round six, our final selection pick one eighty nine. Houston tight end Tanner Cazio.”
Miss · 34Scored 33.86 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.07 against a shuffle’s 50+41.07 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.07
player:
Tanner Koziol
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
33.86
baseline:
50
actual pick:
164
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
33.86
predicted pick:
189
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
91.07
Malachi Lawrence to be picked “top 100” (picks 1–100)
“And I think Malachi Lawrence now is going, like, top 100.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
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:
top 100 (picks 1–100)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
91.43
Keionte Scott to be picked “probably second, third round players” (picks 65–96)
“Keontay Scott out of Miami. ... Those guys could be had a little bit later in the draft, probably second, third round players.”
Close · 42Scored 42.04 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Keionte Scott
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
42.04
baseline:
50
actual pick:
116
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
42.04
predicted pick:
probably second, third round players (picks 65–96)
weeks left when called:
0
Trey Moore to be picked at number 170
“And then round five pick one seventy, I'm gonna go with, Texas linebacker Trey Moore.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Trey Moore
season:
2026
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with MIA
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
170
weeks left when called:
0
Beau Stephens to be picked at number 148
“round four pick one forty eight, I'm gonna go with Iowa guard Beau Stevens”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Beau Stephens
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
148
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
148
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
91.43
Tim Keenan to be picked at number 137
“Going back to defense here as well, with Alabama defensive tackle Tim Keenan the third. This is at round four, pick one thirty seven.”
Miss · 2Scored 1.63 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Tim Keenan
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
1.63
baseline:
50
actual pick:
232
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
1.63
predicted pick:
137
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Emmett Johnson to be picked at number 132
“with the first selection of round four, pick one thirty two, I went with Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson”
Miss · 28Scored 28.47 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Emmett Johnson
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
28.47
baseline:
50
actual pick:
161
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
28.47
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
91.43
Zachariah Branch to be picked at number 73
“there's a perfect opportunity for me to do so in round three, pick 73 with Georgia wide receiver, Zachariah Branch”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Zachariah Branch
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
77.11
baseline:
50
actual pick:
79
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
77.11
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
91.43
Zion Young to be picked at number 42
“Alright. Let's move on now to round two, pick 42. ... I went with Missouri edge rusher Zion Young.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Zion Young
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
45
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
91.43
Caleb Downs to be picked at number 8
“Caleb Downs makes perfect sense for this team at eight, assuming that those medicals do check out.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.43 against a shuffle’s 50+41.43 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.43
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
91.43
Treydan Stukes to be picked “probably second, third round players” (picks 65–96)
“trading stoops as well out of Arizona ... Those guys could be had a little bit later in the draft, probably second, third round players.”
Miss · 31Scored 31.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 91.07 against a shuffle’s 50+41.07 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
41.07
player:
Treydan Stukes
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
31.05
baseline:
50
actual pick:
38
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
31.05
predicted pick:
probably second, third round players (picks 65–96)
weeks left when called:
0

In a post-combine seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans taking Notre Dame RB Jeremiah Love at No. 8, Louisville WR Chris Bell at 42, UCF edge Malachi Lawrence at 73, then Jalen Kilgore and Jalen Farmer in the fourth, Bryce Boecher and Bryce Lance in the fifth, and Lorenzo Styles Jr. in the sixth. He also projects Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, Texas Tech edge David Bailey inside the top 10 and Morgan Freleng as a possible top-10 offensive lineman.11 graded calls · Mar 2, 2026

Jalon Kilgore to be picked “early on in the fourth round” (picks 97–140)
“you knew I had to get one more impact player in here early on in the fourth round... South Carolina cornerback, Jalen Kilgore”
Miss · 31Scored 31.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Jalon Kilgore
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
31.05
baseline:
50
actual pick:
167
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
31.05
predicted pick:
early on in the fourth round (picks 97–140)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
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Bryce Boettcher to be picked “fifth round” (picks 129–172)
“Round five, I went with Oregon... Oregon linebacker, Bryce Bochum.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Bryce Boettcher
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
135
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
fifth round (picks 129–172)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
Malachi Lawrence to be picked at number 73
“Let's go to round three. Pick 73... is UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence.”
Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Malachi Lawrence
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
11.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
23
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.46
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
Lorenzo Styles to be picked “sixth or seventh round” (picks 193–236)
“I think that four two seven, though, is gonna create a situation like this where somebody's gonna take that swing in the sixth or seventh round.”
Close · 40Scored 40.26 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Lorenzo Styles
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
40.26
baseline:
50
actual pick:
172
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
40.26
predicted pick:
sixth or seventh round (picks 193–236)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Bryce Lance to be picked at number 170
“at pick one seventy in the fifth round, I went with North Dakota State University wide receiver, Bryce Lance”
Miss · 23Scored 22.93 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Bryce Lance
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
22.93
baseline:
50
actual pick:
136
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
22.93
predicted pick:
170
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
Jalen Farmer to be picked “fourth round” (picks 97–140)
“In the fourth round, we doubled up with Jalen Kilgore, the cornerback out of South Carolina, as well as Kentucky offensive lineman, Jalen Farmer.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Jalen Farmer
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
113
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
fourth round (picks 97–140)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“But with Fernando Mendoza going pick one, that's gonna help.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
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:
95
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David Bailey to be picked “top 10” (picks 1–10)
“just one hundredth of a second slower than, David Bailey, who's gonna go in the top 10 as an edge rusher out of Texas Tech”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
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:
top 10 (picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 8
“Round one, pick number eight. I have the New Orleans Saints in our post combine mock draft taking Jeremiah Love, the running back out of Notre Dame.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
80.52
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
80.52
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Chris Bell to be picked at number 42
“Chris Bell, the wide receiver out of Louisville, who we're taking in our mock draft today at round two, pick 42”
Miss · 11Scored 10.51 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Chris Bell
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
10.51
baseline:
50
actual pick:
94
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
10.51
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
95
Monroe Freeling to be picked “a potential top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
“a Morgan Freleng who has been, you know, taking over all of the draft conversation right now as a potential top 10 pick”
Close · 68Scored 67.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 95 against a shuffle’s 50+45 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
45
player:
Monroe Freeling
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
67.71
baseline:
50
actual pick:
19
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
67.71
predicted pick:
a potential top 10 pick (picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:

Previewing the NFL Combine's defensive back and tight end workouts, Jackson projected draft ranges for several prospects — Caleb Downs as a top-10 (and deserving top-five) pick, Dylan Thieneman early Day 2, Mansoor Delane inside the top 15 and as the first cornerback off the board, and Colton Hood in the second round. He also said undersized Indiana corner D'Angelo Ponds could run in the 4.2s and become the first small corner in 20 years taken in the top 100.4 graded calls · Feb 27, 2026

D'Angelo Ponds to be picked “selected in the top 100” (picks 1–100)
“if D'Angelo Ponds does one thing in this draft, he could become the first corner in twenty years with his measurable selected in the top 100”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
D'Angelo Ponds
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
50
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
selected in the top 100 (picks 1–100)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Colton Hood to be picked “a second round pick” (picks 33–64)
“Colton Hood, probably a second round pick.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Colton Hood
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
37
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
a second round pick (picks 33–64)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Caleb Downs to be picked “top 10 pick” (picks 1–10)
“Caleb Downs is probably a top 10 pick, period. Should be a top five pick.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
95.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
95.76
predicted pick:
top 10 pick (picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Mansoor Delane to be picked “top 15 pick” (picks 1–15)
“Mansoor Delane's probably a top 15 pick.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Mansoor Delane
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
6
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
top 15 pick (picks 1–15)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?

In a seven-round Saints mock draft, Ross Jackson has New Orleans take USC receiver Mekhi Lemmon eighth overall, followed by Miami cornerback Keonte Scott at 42, Notre Dame running back Jadarion Price at 73, and later-round picks, while also laying out the first seven selections of the draft.14 graded calls · Feb 23, 2026

Domonique Orange to be picked at number 132
“big citrus, Dominique Orange, awesome, was our first fourth round selection at pick one thirty two”
Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Domonique Orange
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
11.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
82
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.46
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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Makai Lemon to be picked at number 8
“So, yes, I drafted Mekhi Lemmon, wide receiver out of USC to start off our seven round mock draft. In round one, pick number eight.”
Close · 59Scored 59.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Makai Lemon
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
59.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
20
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
59.46
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
Jaeden Roberts to be picked at number 148
“Round five, pick one forty eight, and went with Alabama interior offensive lineman Jaden Roberts.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Jaeden Roberts
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with ATL
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
148
weeks left when called:
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“Of course, quarterback Fernando Mendoza led off the draft with the Las Vegas Raiders at number one.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Fernando Mendoza
season:
2025
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:
92.73
Carnell Tate to be picked at number 4
“Tennessee titans took Carnell Tate out of Ohio State.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Carnell Tate
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
4
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
4
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
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David Bailey to be picked at number 3
“Ruben Bayne junior, the Miami edge rusher, and David Bailey, the Texas Tech edge rusher, both went off the board back to back at two and three.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
David Bailey
season:
2025
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:
3
weeks left when called:
Arvell Reese to be picked at number 5
“Then going back to Ohio State, linebacker Arvell Reese goes off the board at number five to the New York Giants.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Arvell Reese
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
5
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
5
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 7
“And then right there at pick number seven, Jeremiah Love goes to the Washington Commanders”
Hit · 84Scored 84.09 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2025
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:
92.73
Keionte Scott to be picked at number 42
“that is why drafting Miami quarterback Keontay Scott at round two, pick 42”
Miss · 4Scored 4.05 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Keionte Scott
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
4.05
baseline:
50
actual pick:
116
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
4.05
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
Nadame Tucker to be picked at number 136
“So at round four, pick one thirty six, I went with Western Michigan, Edge rusher, and Adab Tucker.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Nadame Tucker
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LAC
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
136
weeks left when called:
Jadarian Price to be picked at number 73
“Alright. Round three, pick 73. I went with Notre Dame running back, Guderian Price.”
Miss · 17Scored 16.93 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Jadarian Price
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
16.93
baseline:
50
actual pick:
32
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
16.93
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
Rueben Bain to be picked at number 2
“Ruben Bayne junior, the Miami edge rusher, and David Bailey, the Texas Tech edge rusher, both went off the board back to back at two and three.”
Close · 57Scored 56.94 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Rueben Bain
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
56.94
baseline:
50
actual pick:
15
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
56.94
predicted pick:
2
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Cyrus Allen to be picked at number 170
“Let's take a look at round five. Pick one seventy. ... Going with the Cincinnati wide up, Cyrus Allen.”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Cyrus Allen
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
77.11
baseline:
50
actual pick:
176
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
77.11
predicted pick:
170
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
92.73
Trey Zuhn to be picked at number 189
“Round six, pick 189. ... Texas a and m. Offensive lineman, Trey Zoon”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 92.73 against a shuffle’s 50+42.73 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
42.73
player:
Trey Zuhn
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LV
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
189
weeks left when called:
0

Jackson presents a post-Senior Bowl seven-round mock draft for the New Orleans Saints, arguing Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love is the best-case scenario at No. 8 overall, followed by Miami edge Akeem Messador at 42, Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields at 73, Auburn OL Jeremiah Wright at 132, Houston TE Tanner Cazio at 136, TCU safety Bud Clark and Utah LB Lander Barton in the fifth round, and DT Jeffrey Mbah in the sixth.8 graded calls · Jan 30, 2026

Bud Clark to be picked “fifth round” (picks 129–172)
“two in the fifth round ... I wanna start off with TCU safety, Bud Clark.”
Miss · 6Scored 5.99 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Bud Clark
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
5.99
baseline:
50
actual pick:
64
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
5.99
predicted pick:
fifth round (picks 129–172)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
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Tanner Koziol to be picked at number 136
“in round four, pick one thirty six. I'm going with Houston tight end Tanner Cazio.”
Miss · 30Scored 29.73 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Tanner Koziol
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
29.73
baseline:
50
actual pick:
164
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
29.73
predicted pick:
136
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Akheem Mesidor to be picked at number 42
“We got Akeem Messador at round two pick 42.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Akheem Mesidor
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LAC
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
Jeffrey M'ba to be picked “sixth round” (picks 161–204)
“We're gonna wrap up here in the sixth round ... and that's Jeffrey Mbah.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Jeffrey M'ba
season:
2025
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:
sixth round (picks 161–204)
weeks left when called:
Lander Barton to be picked “fifth round” (picks 129–172)
“Let's finish up the fifth round here after we take Bud Clark ... we're going Lander Barton, the linebacker out of Utah.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Lander Barton
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LAC
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
fifth round (picks 129–172)
weeks left when called:
Jeremiah Wright to be picked at number 132
“Next up, jumping to the fourth round, pick one thirty two. I went with ... Auburn offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Jeremiah Wright
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
132
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Malachi Fields to be picked at number 73
“So at, round three, pick 73, we land Malachi Fields out of Notre Dame.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Malachi Fields
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
95.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
74
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
95.76
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 8
“We go round one, pick eight for the New Orleans Saints, Jeremiah Love.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
80.52
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
80.52
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100

Ross Jackson agreed to the same Saints mock draft board — Jeremiah Love at eight, Akeem Mesador in the second, Keonte Scott at 73, Keelan Rutledge and Ted Hurst in the fourth, Xavien Harris at 148, Aaron Anderson in the fifth and Bryce Boettcher in the sixth — and also called Devon Vellet a 2026 breakout candidate.7 graded calls · Jan 30, 2026

Zxavian Harris to be picked at number 148
“I I also like Xavien Harris, at this place... (round five, pick one forty eight)”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Zxavian Harris
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with NO
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
148
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Akheem Mesidor to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)
“I feel really good about Akeem Sador, if I'm being honest... I I feel pretty good with the key messador there.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Akheem Mesidor
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LAC
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
second round (picks 33–64)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Jeremiyah Love to be picked at number 8
“I think you stick and pick here, and I think at eight, I I gotta go Jordan Love... Jeremiah Love.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
80.52
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
80.52
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Keonte Scott to be picked at number 73
“I'm cool with Keonte, Scott... I'm cool with going with Keonte Scott here.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Keonte Scott
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:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Aaron Anderson to be picked “fifth round” (picks 129–172)
“And if you don't if you're somebody that's like, hey. He's an LSU player, there's no way that the Saints pick him... that's kind of what we did here with Ted Hurst and Aaron Anderson.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Aaron Anderson
season:
2025
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:
fifth round (picks 129–172)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Bryce Boettcher to be picked “Sixth round pick” (picks 161–204)
“I I'm all about Bryce Boettcher. That dude plays mean and has really, really good athleticism.”
Miss · 32Scored 32.42a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Bryce Boettcher
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
32.42
baseline:
50
actual pick:
135
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
32.42
predicted pick:
Sixth round pick (picks 161–204)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Ted Hurst to be picked “fourth round” (picks 97–140)
“If Ted Hurst is still there, I'd really consider it... We went Ted Hurst.”
Close · 57Scored 56.94a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Ted Hurst
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
56.94
baseline:
50
actual pick:
84
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
56.94
predicted pick:
fourth round (picks 97–140)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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In a midweek seven-round mock draft, Jackson has the Saints take Arizona State WR Jordan Tyson at No. 8, Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price at No. 42, Ohio State TE Max Klare at No. 73, Indiana C Pat Coogan at No. 132, Ohio State CB Davison Igbinosun later in round four, UCF edge Malachi Lawrence at No. 148, Ole Miss DT Xavien Harris at No. 170 and Boise State OT Cage Casey at No. 189. He also predicts Price will be the second running back drafted and that Jonas Sanker keeps his starting job in 2026.7 graded calls · Jan 21, 2026

Jordyn Tyson to be picked at number 8
“And so in round one, pick eight, I went with one of the Saints' perfect prospects, Jordan Tyson.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85 against a shuffle’s 50+35 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
35
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:
85
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Jadarian Price to be picked at number 42
“So with the forty second pick in the NFL draft in the second round, I went with Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price.”
Close · 65Scored 64.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85 against a shuffle’s 50+35 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
35
player:
Jadarian Price
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
64.84
baseline:
50
actual pick:
32
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
64.84
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
85
Jadarian Price to be 2nd running back off the board
“I think a sleeper, in this class even though he will probably be the second running back off the board.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 31.29+68.71 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
naming one of the 13 at random averages 31.29
skill:
68.71
player:
Jadarian Price
season:
2025
zero at:
credit halves every two places
accuracy:
100
baseline:
31.29
position:
running back
class size:
13
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
actual order:
2
predicted order:
2
weeks left when called:
0
Max Klare to be picked at number 73
“I went with Ohio State tight end, Max Claire... So I took Max Claire at 73.”
Close · 59Scored 59.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85 against a shuffle’s 50+35 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
35
player:
Max Klare
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
59.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
61
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
59.46
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
85
Pat Coogan to be picked at number 132
“So round four pick one thirty two. I went with Indiana center Pat Guggen.”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85 against a shuffle’s 50+35 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
35
player:
Pat Coogan
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with TEN
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
132
weeks left when called:
0
Kage Casey to be picked at number 189
“Going to round six picks one, pick one eighty nine. And for this one, I went with Cage Casey, the offensive tackle out of Boise State.”
Miss · 3Scored 3.41 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85 against a shuffle’s 50+35 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
35
player:
Kage Casey
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
3.41
baseline:
50
actual pick:
111
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
3.41
predicted pick:
189
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
85
Malachi Lawrence to be picked at number 148
“So UCF Edge rusher Malachi Lawrence is my selection around five. Pick one forty eight.”
Miss · 0Scored 0.44 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 85 against a shuffle’s 50+35 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
35
player:
Malachi Lawrence
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
0.44
baseline:
50
actual pick:
23
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0.44
predicted pick:
148
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
85

Jackson projects a big sophomore jump for Saints QB Tyler Shuck, laying out a Drake May-style stat line (17 starts, 72% completions, ~4,601 passing yards, 24 TDs, 9 INTs) or a Bo Nix-style consistency line (over 4,000 yards, over 20 TDs, ~10 INTs), and says either path means a playoff season for New Orleans in 2026.4 graded calls · Jan 19, 2026

New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
“if you get either one of those jumps in the second year out of Tyler Shuck going into 2026, that's a playoff season for the New Orleans Saints”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
How this was scored
team:
NO
skill:
-100
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
naive said:
false
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
made playoffs:
false
weeks left when called:
0
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Tyler Shough to record 9 passing interceptions
“he would jump to 24 passing touchdowns as well as nine interceptions”
Miss · 33Scored 33.33a naive guess scored 93.65-60.32 skill
How this was scored
naive:
6.2
skill:
-60.32
what happened:
6
player:
Tyler Shough
season:
2025
accuracy:
33.33
baseline:
93.65
predicted:
9
statistic:
passing_interceptions
difficulty:
1
last season:
no prior season
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
position average:
6.2
zero at percent out:
50
Think this grade is wrong?
Tyler Shough to record 24 passing tds
“he would jump to 24 passing touchdowns as well as nine interceptions”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 46.58-46.58 skill
How this was scored
naive:
13.64
skill:
-46.58
what happened:
10
player:
Tyler Shough
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
46.58
predicted:
24
statistic:
passing_tds
difficulty:
1
last season:
no prior season
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
position average:
13.64
zero at percent out:
50
Think this grade is wrong?
Tyler Shough to record 4,601 passing yards
“if I told you that Tyler Schutt comes out of his second season, completing 72% of his passes, throwing for 4,601 yards, 24 passing touchdowns in just nine interceptions”
Miss · 4Scored 3.63a naive guess scored 38.57-34.94 skill
How this was scored
naive:
1651.74
skill:
-34.94
what happened:
2384
player:
Tyler Shough
season:
2025
accuracy:
3.63
baseline:
38.57
predicted:
4601
statistic:
passing_yards
difficulty:
1
last season:
no prior season
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
position average:
1651.74
zero at percent out:

In a seven-round Saints mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft, Ross Jackson has Ohio State safety Caleb Downs falling to New Orleans at No. 8 overall after two quarterbacks go 1-2, then lays out picks at 42, 73, round four, 137, 148, 170 and 189.12 graded calls · Jan 14, 2026

Zachariah Branch to be picked at number 73
“Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who I took in round three at pick number 73”
Close · 77Scored 77.11 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Zachariah Branch
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
77.11
baseline:
50
actual pick:
79
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
77.11
predicted pick:
73
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
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David Bailey to be picked “surefire top 10, top 15 selection” (picks 1–10)
“tied with surefire top 10, top 15 selection in this year's draft David Bailey out of Texas Tech”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
David Bailey
season:
2025
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:
surefire top 10, top 15 selection (picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
Arvell Reese to be picked “off the board within the top seven selections” (picks 1–7)
“Also off the board were Ohio State linebacker, a Arbel Reese”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Arvell Reese
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
5
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
off the board within the top seven selections (picks 1–7)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Nadame Tucker to be picked at number 148
“In round five, pick one forty eight, I went with Western Michigan edge rusher Nadame Tucker”
Miss · 0Scored 0 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Nadame Tucker
season:
2025
zero at:
undrafted
outcome:
went undrafted in 2026; later signed with LAC
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
actual pick:
undrafted
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0
predicted pick:
148
weeks left when called:
0
Kaytron Allen to be picked at number 137
“The other selection at round in round four, just a few picks later at one thirty seven... We're gonna go with Penn State running back, Caitron Allen”
Miss · 11Scored 11.46 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Kaytron Allen
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
11.46
baseline:
50
actual pick:
187
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
11.46
predicted pick:
137
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Tanner Koziol to be picked at number 189
“we closed out this draft with... sixth round steal at pick one eighty nine with Houston tight end Tanner, Koziel”
Miss · 34Scored 33.86 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Tanner Koziol
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
33.86
baseline:
50
actual pick:
164
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
33.86
predicted pick:
189
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
Caleb Downs to be picked at number 8
“the decision right off the bat... is Caleb Downs, the Ohio State safety at an array overall... You draft him number eight overall”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Caleb Downs
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
11
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
8
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
Tacario Davis to be picked at number 170
“Then in round five, I picked one seventy. Went one seven zero, I went with Washington corner, Takario Davis”
Miss · 1Scored 1.43 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Tacario Davis
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
1.43
baseline:
50
actual pick:
72
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
1.43
predicted pick:
170
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
74.29
Emmanuel Pregnon to be picked at number 42
“Let's jump real quick to pick 42, which is in the second round... So I went with Oregon offensive lineman, Emmanuel Pregnon”
Miss · 14Scored 13.63 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Emmanuel Pregnon
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
13.63
baseline:
50
actual pick:
88
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
13.63
predicted pick:
42
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Jordyn Tyson to be picked “off the board within the top seven selections” (picks 1–7)
“no Jordan Tyson nor Jeremiah Love on the board for the offensive side either”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Jordyn Tyson
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
95.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
8
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
95.76
predicted pick:
off the board within the top seven selections (picks 1–7)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Rueben Bain to be picked “off the board within the top seven selections” (picks 1–7)
“Miami edge rusher, Reuben Bain junior... off the board early within the top seven selections”
Close · 71Scored 70.71 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Rueben Bain
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
70.71
baseline:
50
actual pick:
15
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
70.71
predicted pick:
off the board within the top seven selections (picks 1–7)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
Jeremiyah Love to be picked “off the board within the top seven selections” (picks 1–7)
“running back out of Notre Dame, Jeremiah Love... off the board early within the top seven selections”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 74.29 against a shuffle’s 50+24.29 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
24.29
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
off the board within the top seven selections (picks 1–7)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:

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