2026 Mock Drafts Thread. It’s that time of year again.
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lol…Penei Sewell has similar measurements
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Not many edges did agility work. I think he is on the Will Anderson level so I am good with him at 3.
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Oh I disagree mightily with that lol, but I respect it.
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lol but you are good with a running back at 3?
There's a bunch of guys that are currently penned as late 1st or early 2nd that I really don't see much drop off from the top 2 guys (or top 1 now, no way Fano is being drafted as a T with that arm length).
Proctor, Freeling, Lomu, Iheanachor, Miller. I really don't see much drop between Mauigoa and those guys. In fact it would not surprise me at all if 2 or 3 turn out better.
Absolutely no way Mauigoa is worth #3. If he was in the 2024 draft he would have gone behind Alt, Latham, Fashanu and Fuaga. Membou went 7th last year and Membou is in a different league. I think Kelvin Bank is better and he went #9.
He's nowhere near as good a prospect as Paris was at #6. 3 would be a massive reach for him IMO.
If I was drafting today based on expected position.
1. Jeremiah Love
2. Iheanachor or whoever is there from the tackle group. I expect at least 2 of that group to be available.
3. Jacob Rodriguez, the LB.
In FA I think we can attract Elgton Jenkins if we bring in Willis and with the LeFleur connection. The Packers will apparently release him. That improves 2 spots on the OL and adds a star at RB. If we are signing WIllis as well that revamps the offense.
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Yeah, and is an outlier. Muaigoa is nowhere near the player Sewell was. I really don't know what you are watching on his tape that makes you think he's a top 5 pick. He's nowhere near as good as Alt, Sewell, Membou, Fashanu, Paris etc. I don't even think his college film is close to Wirfs.
There's no much sloppy stuff on his film. He reacts rather than anticipates, his hands aren't great, his feet are heavy, and he's a flag magnate. He's going to get mogged by quick guys that like up at 7 or 9. I really don't like him as a tackle at all and there are several in this tackle group I'd rather draft to play T.
On top of all that, I think he's going to test poorly and that's why he skipped the combine drills. He's a mid to late 1st tackle. Not worth close to #3.
Yes, I'm good RB who is also a great receiver who can be a Saquan, CMC, Jamhyr Gibbs level player that can push 2000 scrimmage yards in a class with very few, if any elite players at the top.
100%.
Draft great players.
And deep down you know this. If you asked yourself if you would rather draft rookie CMC or rookie Mike McGlinchey I think we all know the answer.
Position value is real, and if there were elite edge, QB or tackles at the top of this draft then I'd be all for it, but there isn't. An elite RB has more value than a middling edge. That's not to say that Bain or Bailey will be middling, one or both might be great. But they certainly aren't Will Anderson, Joey Bosa, Aidan Hutchinson level prospects. Both guys are more Latu, Dallas Turner, Mykel Williams level. In any other draft I think neither goes top 10.
If you were to ask me which player available at #3 has the biggest impact on this team next year, I have no doubt it's Jeremiah Love.
Thats a nice first three rounds. I would find that group exciting as well.
If we got lucky and could tack on a Nussmeier in the 4th...lol...nah, no point spoiling a good possibility with a pipe dream...
Thats the only issue I have with your top three...I see the possibility we could score big with a quarterback in round three...but I am fairly certain none of the guys I like will be there by the fourth round. stranger things have happened...but rarely in our favor.
It would be nice to finally have a MIKE....but Rodriguez aint it
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Actually, I think that's something Dallas might be interested in.
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Proctor is amazing. I like Miller too. I'd love to have either of those two.
I think many more tackles than currently predicted go in the first round and higher than currently predicted as well. Teams are always hungry for tackles, but there should be at least one guy there. I don't think Miller will be one of them. I think Miller will go in the first.
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has Arizona selecting LB Sonny Styles in his latest mock draft.
"The redbirds could look at offensive line here, too, but Styles’ ability to be a steadying force and impact player, with versatility thrown in, makes sense for any type of defense and franchise.
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"The redbirds could look at offensive line here, too, but Styles’ ability to be a steadying force and impact player, with versatility thrown in, makes sense for any type of defense and franchise.
I think this mock is far more realistic on where tackles are drafted than the current consensus.
In this scenario the Cards trade back into the 1st for Ty Simpson and the Texans take Blake Miller in the 2nd. I'd stay and take the tackle, I'm really not a fan of Simpson.
Taking a guy with so few college starts just gives me too many Kyler vibes. Not interested in rolling that dice again.
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In this scenario the Cards trade back into the 1st for Ty Simpson and the Texans take Blake Miller in the 2nd. I'd stay and take the tackle, I'm really not a fan of Simpson.
Taking a guy with so few college starts just gives me too many Kyler vibes. Not interested in rolling that dice again.
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FWIW I'd be fine with a tackle at #3 if there was a Joe Alt or Membou. Or even an Olu Fashanu.
I really don't like any tackle in the top 10. If you want to project on traits and playing LT then maybe Freeling sneaks in.
But Mauigoa, really isn't a top 10 tackle. Certainly not 3. Hugely overrated. I don't even think he plays tackle in the league. Too slow.
I really don't like any tackle in the top 10. If you want to project on traits and playing LT then maybe Freeling sneaks in.
But Mauigoa, really isn't a top 10 tackle. Certainly not 3. Hugely overrated. I don't even think he plays tackle in the league. Too slow.
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has Arizona selecting David Bailey in his latest mock draft.
"Josh Sweat performed well in his first season in Arizona (12 sacks), but he needs a running mate. The Cardinals could pair him with Bailey, who is the most productive pass rusher in this year's class."
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"Josh Sweat performed well in his first season in Arizona (12 sacks), but he needs a running mate. The Cardinals could pair him with Bailey, who is the most productive pass rusher in this year's class."
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If I am the GM with no QB1 determined and so many holes. I find the best team that is most likely to fail and get their #1 pick next year for a trade up. Slide down a couple of spots and take best player available. The Cards need a Mendoza type caliber player for QB. A durable 6'3"+, 210+ type with an accurate arm. Get rid of the whole gotta run for a 100 yards a game dual threat QB mindset and look for a Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, John Elway type that his grit and attitude to lead.
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Just read a mock where fano and the Miami tackle weren’t even the first tackle to be drafted. A big kid from Georgia.
Reiterates my desire NOT to take a tackle at 3. There just isn’t a stud worthy of that pick. Take the talent.
Reiterates my desire NOT to take a tackle at 3. There just isn’t a stud worthy of that pick. Take the talent.
He was on several early mocks before the return to school decision was made, but he wasn’t near the top on any lists I recall.
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I saw that too.
No to an OT at 3. At least there's no talk of Fano at 3 anymore.
It's Bailey, Love or Downs at 3 for me.
1 good thing Styles has going for him is his age. He's only 20 and played at OSU as a 16-17 year old. He's probably going to keep getting better but I'm not advocating him at 3.
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