2026 Mock Draft Thread

[manxman2601]

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[hornetfb85]

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[manxman2601]

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That was worth it. Excellent mock. I like/love every pick.

 

[hornetfb85]

When it comes to mock drafts, it does seem that there is more high end defensive talent at the end of the 1st than O. I’m of the opinion that we need to address LG/C in free agency. WR is an interesting topic. What we don’t need is another 2/3/4 guy on this roster. We’re not going to find a #1 in the draft. Only through trade will that happen. Also going to assume that Moses is our RT and Freeling is not an option. I’m leaning towards turning our defense into one of the elite units in the league early in the draft. Fix the OL in free agency and middle rounds.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

That was worth it. Excellent mock. I like/love every pick.

Parker seems destined for the inside no?
Never a bad thing to have positional flexibility, but that would still leave us looking for a RT prospect to develop.
Fa'alili Fa'amoe is another guy that may push inside, but would provide positional flexibility.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

When it comes to mock drafts, it does seem that there is more high end defensive talent at the end of the 1st than O. I’m of the opinion that we need to address LG/C in free agency. WR is an interesting topic. What we don’t need is another 2/3/4 guy on this roster. We’re not going to find a #1 in the draft. Only through trade will that happen. Also going to assume that Moses is our RT and Freeling is not an option. I’m leaning towards turning our defense into one of the elite units in the league early in the draft. Fix the OL in free agency and middle rounds.

What we did really well last year was address a lot of needs in FA, so we could be flexible in the draft.
I'm sure we will have that same approach this year, which will leave us flexible to Best Available from OL, DL, LB, maybe even WR (not my preference).

 

[manxman2601]

Parker seems destined for the inside no?
Never a bad thing to have positional flexibility, but that would still leave us looking for a RT prospect to develop.
Fa'alili Fa'amoe is another guy that may push inside, but would provide positional flexibility.

Yeah, Brian Parker is a center. I know Mayo is a fan of Fa'amoe but I can't look past his poor grades this year. Happy to be proved wrong though. Also, I can't spell that ridiculous name so I'm not going to get attached. His parents did realise that consonants are a thing right?

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Yeah, Brian Parker is a center. I know Mayo is a fan of Fa'amoe but I can't look past his poor grades this year. Happy to be proved wrong though. Also, I can't spell that ridiculous name so I'm not going to get attached. His parents did realise that consonants are a thing right?

Haha. I always have to cut and paste his name.
Would be an all-time butcher job if I tried to type it all on my own.

 

[manxman2601]

I'd go to bed after pick 63 knowing it can never get this good ever again. That's how I'd feel.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I'd go to bed after pick 63 knowing it can never get this good ever again. That's how I'd feel.

I've been thinking about Payton as a late rd pick. Replace Dobbs and bring in a QB with a similar skill set to Maye for far cheaper.
I would like a double dip at TE late instead of a CB (Dixon). Someone like Villari.....etc.
Hooper will be gone, and I don't think Henry's time here goes beyond next season, lets rebuild that TE room with a couple of real receiving threats.

 

[dliverey44]

Just came across a 2 hour YouTube vid of the Stock Exchange and Bootleg guys doing a collab on draft talk. They cover their most overrated/underrated combine measurables. They also talk about some of their standout guys.

These 4 guys are people that I watch a lot because of their knowledge and ability to explain things.

 

[hornetfb85]

DEFENSE!!!!!DEFENSE!!!!!DEFENSE!!!!!

 

[manxman2601]

DEFENSE!!!!!DEFENSE!!!!!DEFENSE!!!!!

Mesidor, Stukes, Golday, Delp and Wisniewski is dreamy. I can get behind the other picks too.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

DEFENSE!!!!!DEFENSE!!!!!DEFENSE!!!!!

Like a lot of these picks. Koziol is one my favs as a pass catcher.
Do we really expect a CB in the top 3 rds tho?
I would prefer a developmental RT. I guess Fa'amoe could be that guy, but he seems destined for OG but does provide positional flexibility.
I would like at least one WR, even if it's a late guy like Allen.
Who would we prefer as an UDFA RB?
Jamarion Miller, Le'veon Moss?
Maybe they get drafted. Both come with question marks, but both have potential. Moss has been plagued by injuries, but he was very highly rated 2 years ago.

 

[hornetfb85]

Like a lot of these picks. Koziol is one my favs as a pass catcher.
Do we really expect a CB in the top 3 rds tho?
I would prefer a developmental RT. I guess Fa'amoe could be that guy, but he seems destined for OG but does provide positional flexibility.
I would like at least one WR, even if it's a late guy like Allen.
Who would we prefer as an UDFA RB?
Jamarion Miller, Le'veon Moss?
Maybe they get drafted. Both come with question marks, but both have potential. Moss has been plagued by injuries, but he was very highly rated 2 years ago.

I’m viewing Stukes more as a S. Just based on value, developmental RT wasn’t available at those picks in this mock, but I do agree on wanting to get one of those types of players. I’m viewing Williams and Chism as those young developmental WRs. Think those two will take a massive step forward.

 

[manxman2601]

Like a lot of these picks. Koziol is one my favs as a pass catcher.
Do we really expect a CB in the top 3 rds tho?
I would prefer a developmental RT. I guess Fa'amoe could be that guy, but he seems destined for OG but does provide positional flexibility.
I would like at least one WR, even if it's a late guy like Allen.
Who would we prefer as an UDFA RB?
Jamarion Miller, Le'veon Moss?
Maybe they get drafted. Both come with question marks, but both have potential. Moss has been plagued by injuries, but he was very highly rated 2 years ago.

Stukes could play as a safety too. Also, we don't have much depth behind our three starting CBs.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I’m viewing Stukes more as a S. Just based on value, developmental RT wasn’t available at those picks in this mock, but I do agree on wanting to get one of those types of guys.

Do you think Hawkins will be back?
I personally would like him back, I think he's a young player who got better and hasn't reached his ceiling.

 

[manxman2601]

Do you think Hawkins will be back?
I personally would like him back, I think he's a young player who got better and hasn't reached his ceiling.

Very possibly but you're not going to get me off the Stukes ledge. he might be my second favourite guy in this draft.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Very possibly but you're not going to get me off the Stukes ledge. he might be my second favourite guy in this draft.

You can never have too many DBs, and as you mentioned, our depth after our top 3 CBs is.....questionable at best.

 

[hornetfb85]

Do you think Hawkins will be back?
I personally would like him back, I think he's a young player who got better and hasn't reached his ceiling.

Absolutely. I’m just viewing Dukes as the possible starting S, as well as the primary backup across the DB backfield.
I love Gonzalez, Davis and Jones, but all three have had some injury downtime.