2025-26 NFL Draft prospect watch

[Ronin]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Complete first-round mock draft predictions

The 2026 NFL Draft is about six months away, and some of the top players in this class are coming into view. To the surprise of no one, the teams currently slat

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[Harry]

my official one game scouting report on this years QB class:

BAD.

Mendoza is probably the best. He goes #1 to the QB needy team.

but after that...

Ty Simpson looks like Mac Jones to me. Good processor, but (probably) below average NFL arm strength and the accuracy comes and goes. the Brock Purdy experience probably gets him drafted top 5 but likely TEMU Kirk Cousins.

John Mateer of Oklahoma -- kind of a sling-y low throwing motion (comes out low), accuracy looked all over the place and a lack of touch.

LaNorris Sellers-- no where near an NFL passer.

finally: Sam Leavitt. you love his athleticism and fearlessness (not just running, but taking hits to deliver passes) but its resulted in him missing time. An NFL team can rein in that part of his game, but what are you left with after that?

I think Simpson has a better arm than he’s shown. I worried when Mateer couldn’t get the Hail Mary to the end zone.

Sellers is a 2 year project, but he’ll start an NFL game at some point.

 

[Harry]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Complete first-round mock draft predictions

The 2026 NFL Draft is about six months away, and some of the top players in this class are coming into view. To the surprise of no one, the teams currently slat

nflspinzone.com

I’d rather take a RT in FA or a trade, as I want experience.

 

[Garthshort]

I’d rather take a RT in FA or a trade, as I want experience.

Didn't we end up with Jonah Williams with that strategy?

 

[GatorAZ]

I think Simpson has a better arm than he’s shown. I worried when Mateer couldn’t get the Hail Mary to the end zone.

Sellers is a 2 year project, but he’ll start an NFL game at some point.

Agree on Simpson’s arm. He’s got better than adequate velocity. My issue with him is experience. Guys like JJ McCarthy, Mac Jones and Mark Sanchez were high draft picks after starting one year in college and were notoriously underwhelming in the pros.
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[GatorAZ]

my official one game scouting report on this years QB class:

BAD.

Mendoza is probably the best. He goes #1 to the QB needy team.

but after that...

Ty Simpson looks like Mac Jones to me. Good processor, but (probably) below average NFL arm strength and the accuracy comes and goes. the Brock Purdy experience probably gets him drafted top 5 but likely TEMU Kirk Cousins.

John Mateer of Oklahoma -- kind of a sling-y low throwing motion (comes out low), accuracy looked all over the place and a lack of touch.

LaNorris Sellers-- no where near an NFL passer.

finally: Sam Leavitt. you love his athleticism and fearlessness (not just running, but taking hits to deliver passes) but its resulted in him missing time. An NFL team can rein in that part of his game, but what are you left with after that?

Sellers needs to transfer to Miami or Georgia next year. If not he needs to sit for a year or two in the pros.

 

[DVontel]

my official one game scouting report on this years QB class:

BAD.

Mendoza is probably the best. He goes #1 to the QB needy team.

but after that...

Ty Simpson looks like Mac Jones to me. Good processor, but (probably) below average NFL arm strength and the accuracy comes and goes. the Brock Purdy experience probably gets him drafted top 5 but likely TEMU Kirk Cousins.

John Mateer of Oklahoma -- kind of a sling-y low throwing motion (comes out low), accuracy looked all over the place and a lack of touch.

LaNorris Sellers-- no where near an NFL passer.

finally: Sam Leavitt. you love his athleticism and fearlessness (not just running, but taking hits to deliver passes) but its resulted in him missing time. An NFL team can rein in that part of his game, but what are you left with after that?

This is not below average NFL arm strength lol

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[PDXChris]

Who fits this? If Mendoza wins 3 more games, he's the only top prospect to get close to this. He's a junior.

Btw, Clayton Tune was just outside this. Only a starter for 2 full years. Hit the rest.

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[Harry]

Didn't we end up with Jonah Williams with that strategy?

A risky choice considering his injury history.

 

[Harry]

Looks like 2, 1-5 teams are going to win.

 

[BigDavis75]

Who fits this? If Mendoza wins 3 more games, he's the only top prospect to get close to this. He's a junior.

Btw, Clayton Tune was just outside this. Only a starter for 2 full years. Hit the rest.

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I’m curious if this has been backtested.

 

[football karma]

Didn't we end up with Jonah Williams with that strategy?

iirc: Wasnt Jonah a kinda 2nd wave of UFA signing?

i wonder if the knee injuries last year have cost him some quickness

 

[PDXChris]

I’m curious if this has been backtested.

Good question

 

[BullheadCardFan]

LSU fires football coach Brian Kelly after third loss of season: reports

LSU fired football coach Brian Kelly on Sunday following the team's blowout loss to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night, according to multiple reports.

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[Chris_Sanders]

NIL has zero chill for college coaches.

 

[GeorgiaCard88]

I’d rather take a RT in FA or a trade, as I want experience.

100%. This offensive line needs proven commodities if we are going to be fielding a rookie QB.

 

[Gandhi]

Agree on Simpson’s arm. He’s got better than adequate velocity. My issue with him is experience. Guys like JJ McCarthy, Mac Jones and Mark Sanchez were high draft picks after starting one year in college and were notoriously underwhelming in the pros.

I agree with your worry, GAZ. It is actually one of my personal rules when evaluating college QB’s that they need to have started more than just one season. It is also the reason why I want no part of Dante Moore in this draft, if he comes out.

However, I will break my rule with Ty Simpson. He is just different, I think. Maybe it is because he has been in a pro style program and system for three years prior to this season, maybe it is because he have learned behind college stars like Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe, or maybe it is because he is a very mature guy (a five-star recruit that turn down multiple NIL-offers from rival schools? Unheard of in 2025), but again, the point is that he is just different than other similar quarterbacks. And obviously, he is also playing very well and shows many QB-skills that starting NFL QBs struggle with.

I think that Simpson is worth #1 overall pick, and if not, I would be very, very excited to have him as a replacement for Murray next season.

 

[Denny Green Fan]

I agree with your worry, GAZ. It is actually one of my personal rules when evaluating college QB’s that they need to have started more than just one season. It is also the reason why I want no part of Dante Moore in this draft, if he comes out.

However, I will break my rule with Ty Simpson. He is just different, I think. Maybe it is because he has been in a pro style program and system for three years prior to this season, maybe it is because he have learned behind college stars like Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe, or maybe it is because he is a very mature guy (a five-star recruit that turn down multiple NIL-offers from rival schools? Unheard of in 2025), but again, the point is that he is just different than other similar quarterbacks. And obviously, he is also playing very well and shows many QB-skills that starting NFL QBs struggle with.

I think that Simpson is worth #1 overall pick, and if not, I would be very, very excited to have him as a replacement for Murray next season.

Has a brother who Alabama has already extended an offer too….graham Simpson quarterback Martin westview

 

[Chopper0080]

As of right now, and of course subject to change, mid to top of round 1 is looking like value/BPA at QB, WR, OT, and EDGE. (CB as well but we have invested enough there)

 

[Garthshort]

What about RB? Unless, you like Benson.

 

[Russ Smith]

I agree with your worry, GAZ. It is actually one of my personal rules when evaluating college QB’s that they need to have started more than just one season. It is also the reason why I want no part of Dante Moore in this draft, if he comes out.

However, I will break my rule with Ty Simpson. He is just different, I think. Maybe it is because he has been in a pro style program and system for three years prior to this season, maybe it is because he have learned behind college stars like Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe, or maybe it is because he is a very mature guy (a five-star recruit that turn down multiple NIL-offers from rival schools? Unheard of in 2025), but again, the point is that he is just different than other similar quarterbacks. And obviously, he is also playing very well and shows many QB-skills that starting NFL QBs struggle with.

I think that Simpson is worth #1 overall pick, and if not, I would be very, very excited to have him as a replacement for Murray next season.

I think one of the keys for Simpson will be how he measures. he's listed at 6'2" 208 but like Sayin most people don't think he's as tall as listed.

CBS has a mock draft up now that has Simpson going first, Dante Moore second and Mendoza third and it has us taking a kid I mentioned before Makai Lemon from USC at Wr. But I mentioned him as a 2nd rounder, still prefer the ex USC WR now at Georgia Zachariah Branch but I have him more like a 3rd rounder. But CBS now has Lemon going in the top 10 picks which is a huge surprise to me I don't think he's fast enough to go that high. But I really do like him, tough kid good after the catch, seems to have good hands but I wouldn't have thought he was even a 1st rounder let alone top 10 pick.

And like most I suspect we're going to be picking a QB.

I also will repeat I think Mac Jones is the odds on favorite to be our starter next year. Not saying I like him or that's the guy I want, just I think we'll go that route even if we draft a QB in the first round

 

[Chopper0080]

What about RB? Unless, you like Benson.

I don't know of a scenario where I could justify taking a RB with a top 16 pick, and I don't think that will change between now and draft time.

 

[Garthshort]

ESPN has the Colts ranked #1, and IMO, that is because of their RB. He made the QB and the team better. I do know that most Draft pundits say, No RB with a High 1st round pick. But, they can make a difference.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I don't think Mendoza or Nussmeier will be any good.
Sellers has chance down the road. Haven't seen enough of Moore but not impressed with what I saw.

Simpson is probably the best but that might be like being the prettiest ugly girl.

The intriguing one is Carson Beck. Sure he had a bad game but he has all the tools.
He was considered a lock for the #1 pick before everything went sour at Georgia.

He has the talent and measurables. But definitely question marks too.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

I don't think Mendoza or Nussmeier will be any good.
Sellers has chance down the road. Haven't seen enough of Moore but not impressed with what I saw.

Simpson is probably the best but that might be like being the prettiest ugly girl.

The intriguing one is Carson Beck. Sure he had a bad game but he has all the tools.
He was considered a lock for the #1 pick before everything went sour at Georgia.

He has the talent and measurables. But definitely question marks too.

Carson Bleh. Looks like a serviceable backup to me.