2026 Mock Drafts Thread. It’s that time of year again.

[Stout]

Difference is Allar had significantly better talent around him than Josh Allen did at Wyoming.

This is more than fair. On the flip side, Allen didn't have the QB killer Franklin crushing his talent and telling him not to go to the Manning camp.

 

[Stout]

No offense, by whom?

To follow up, the Pittsburgh 93.7 the Fan morning crew talked extensively about him. While discussing if the injury was a good thing for his draft status or not, they talked about he was an obvious top 10 pick in last year's draft, if not the consensus #1, had he left school.

From some buzz, he might go high; they said (although they didn't site any sources) he may go above Simpson.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Difference is Allar had significantly better talent around him than Josh Allen did at Wyoming.

Yeah but he also played against significantly better talent.

 

[Stout]

Yeah but he also played against significantly better talent.

Also true.

 

[BritCard]

Yeah, just draft Sonny Styles.

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Would you draft Urlacher or Keuchly 3rd? I think so.

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[BritCard]

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[Chopper0080]

Yeah, just draft Sonny Styles.

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Would you draft Urlacher or Keuchly 3rd? I think so.

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I’m good if the Cardinals pass on him.

 

[Card'em]

It's gonna be David Bailey at #3, if the Jets don't take him at 2. If Bailey's off the board, I think it will be Reese.

 

[Stout]

It's gonna be David Bailey at #3, if the Jets don't take him at 2. If Bailey's off the board, I think it will be Reese.

I could deal with Bailey. I could deal with the OT. Just say no to Simpson or Reese. Try to trade up for Mendoza.

 

[football karma]

It's gonna be David Bailey at #3, if the Jets don't take him at 2. If Bailey's off the board, I think it will be Reese.

I think thats right

Bailey feels like he has a high floor: at worst, the Cards get 8 -9 sack a year guy

Reese feels like the floor is lower: at worst, a league average OLB who does his job but makes no splash plays

 

[Dan H]

This is more than fair. On the flip side, Allen didn't have the QB killer Franklin crushing his talent and telling him not to go to the Manning camp.

Wow, WTH? Why would a coach not want one of his payers to work on his game in the offseason?

 

[Dan H]

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"Personal foul, lasers to the eye sockets. Fifteen yard penalty, automatic first down."

 

[DVontel]

I’m good if the Cardinals pass on him.

I wouldn’t be against it. Him or Reese. ILB has been undervalued, especially against half of the Shanny/McVay trees in the league.

 

[Stout]

Wow, WTH? Why would a coach not want one of his payers to work on his game in the offseason?

I'm not sure. My theory is that Franklin wanted all the control and didn't want Allar (or any QB, for that matter) to start getting ideas beyond the team's run-oriented approach. But that's just a theory.

 

[DVontel]

And the thing with Reese, is that we would *hope*, I repeat, *hope* to have a good young piece at each level of defense

Nolen
Reese
Johnson

 

[Harry]

You're asking for a reference from, what, two years ago? I don't know. I remember the chatter. Allar could have been a 1st round pick but he chose to return to school. An awful idea, as it happened.

You may have to register, that parts free. They have the 2025 movks save. Cam Ward dominated. Looked at a bunch; couldn’t find your guy. Some let you go back to older dates. Great resource. Below is one, you can look at dozens.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports | NFL Mock Draft Database

Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports 2025 Round 1 NFL Mock Draft. Full preview and player prospects analysis available.

www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com

 

[Stout]

You may have to register, that parts free. They have the 2025 movks save. Cam Ward dominated. Looked at a bunch; couldn’t find your guy. Some let you go back to older dates. Great resource. Below is one, you can look at dozens.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports | NFL Mock Draft Database

Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports 2025 Round 1 NFL Mock Draft. Full preview and player prospects analysis available.

www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com

You're missing a big point. He's not going to be on any mocks as he returned to school.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Ohio State's versatile Arvell Reese says he's an NFL outside linebacker

Ohio State's Arvell Reese was a versatile player in college, lining up just about anywhere a linebacker can line up.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[oaken1]

Ohio State's versatile Arvell Reese says he's an NFL outside linebacker

Ohio State's Arvell Reese was a versatile player in college, lining up just about anywhere a linebacker can line up.

www.nbcsports.com

he really wants people to be sure of that...
when contract time comes around pass rushers are getting paid way more than the off ball guys

 

[BritCard]

This draft is great if you want a safety, linebacker or Tight end and meh if you want a premium position.

We could pick 20 this year and get a player as good as at 3. Terrible year to be drafting high.

 

[Chopper0080]

This draft is great if you want a safety, linebacker or Tight end and meh if you want a premium position.

We could pick 20 this year and get a player as good as at 3. Terrible year to be drafting high.

Disagree. It’s a good WR class. A good EDGE class. A really good ILB and S class. Ok on the OL. TE is good.

What do you think you are getting at 20 that is less risky than at 3?

 

[Lomax to Green 84]

I think the concerns about Reese just being another position less player like Simmons are not valid. I know it’s a big projection, but I see more of a Jamie Collins (low end) and Micah Parsons (high end) with Reese. I am a huge Illinois fan, and Illinois had a really good team this year. Reese just destroyed the game for the Illini. He blitzed from a traditional linebacker position and he rushed as an edge and wrecked havoc from both positions. He also wrecked the run game.

 

[Chopper0080]

I think the concerns about Reese just being another position less player like Simmons are not valid. I know it’s a big projection, but I see more of a Jamie Collins (low end) and Micah Parsons (high end) with Reese. I am a huge Illinois fan, and Illinois had a really good team this year. Reese just destroyed the game for the Illini. He blitzed from a traditional linebacker position and he rushed as an edge and wrecked havoc from both positions. He also wrecked the run game.

Yeah…I see no issue with Bailey, Reese or Mauigoa at 3. Remember Wirfs went in the teens because he was a RT and projected better at OG.

 

[Lomax to Green 84]

Yeah…I see no issue with Bailey, Reese or Mauigoa at 3. Remember Wirfs went in the teens because he was a RT and projected better at OG.

Yes, I agree on Mauigoa. Great player at a position of huge need.

 

[oaken1]

Yeah…I see no issue with Bailey, Reese or Mauigoa at 3. Remember Wirfs went in the teens because he was a RT and projected better at OG.

Latest rumor has the redbirds infatuated with Fano