Pundit mock drafts 2026 [maybe with FAILs]

[sg14]

The most exciting thing to me about this draft is it's depth. There is going to be so much variation in draft boards, and there are going to be productive players - even eventually starters - through the 6th round.

Imagine something like:

171. CJ Demmings or Ephesians Prysock, CB. Big, athletic outside CBs. CB4 in 2026, potential Carlton Davis replacements in 2027.

191. Adam Randall or Chip Trayanum, RB. Big, powerful guys who are more than just pounders, with pass-catching ability. RB 3-4 in 2026, potential Rhamondre Stevenson replacements in 2027.

198. Eli Heidenreich or Cyrus Allen, Slot WR. Super-quick guys who can break ankles and get open in a phone booth.

204. Jordan Van den Berg or DaMonte Capehart, DT. Athletic 1-techs who can chew up blockers, but can also create pressure. Khyiris Tonga replacements in 2026.

212. Micah Morris, IOL. Athletic and powerful, LG/RG versatility. Solid IOL5 in 2026, potential more athletic Mike Onwenu replacement in 2027.

There are lots of TE, outside WR, and LB candidates as well. Great year to have 4 6th round picks, could use 7 of them.

No snark, why is Morris consistently rated in the 200's?

 

[mayoclinic]

I have no idea. I have a 4th round grade on him.

Hope it stays that way.

 

[mayoclinic]

My impression is that there are so many ridiculously athletic and talented prospects, people can't get to them all, and just dump the rest into a heap. Those who do evaluate often vary widely.

Jordan Van den Berg is often listed in the 200s. Mike Renner had him at 121 in February. Van den Berg has been top-20 on Bruce Feldman's freaks list for 3 years.

 

[manxman2601]

No snark, why is Morris consistently rated in the 200's?

It's a good question. I can only think of three reasons.

1. He's a bit stiff. He's a weight room warrior and that bulk doesn't lend itself to flexibility. He's very athletic other than that though.

2. This is his first year as a full time starter - previously he was a backup and spot starter.

3. Sometimes people fall through the cracks of draft pundit land. See Travis Burke and Jimmy Rolder.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

3. Sometimes people fall through the cracks of draft pundit land. See Travis Burke and Jimmy Rolder.

See Elijah Ponder?

 

[Username]

Ok, which one of you is Pat Lane? I have my suspicions.....

7-round mock draft: Patriots build through the trenches

The Patriots add a starting offensive tackle, a talented edge, and more in this new NFL mock draft.

www.patspulpit.com

 

[Clonamery]

Ok, which one of you is Pat Lane? I have my suspicions.....

7-round mock draft: Patriots build through the trenches

The Patriots add a starting offensive tackle, a talented edge, and more in this new NFL mock draft.

www.patspulpit.com

Probably is an observer. There are a lot more regular participants here this year with enough newish questions asked and favorite players raised that an experienced draftnik can sit in on some of the threads and catch up pretty quick.

 

[manxman2601]

Ok, which one of you is Pat Lane? I have my suspicions.....

7-round mock draft: Patriots build through the trenches

The Patriots add a starting offensive tackle, a talented edge, and more in this new NFL mock draft.

www.patspulpit.com

Max Iheanachor & Jordan Ven den Berg

Treydan Stukes, Micah Morris, Adam Randall, Keyron Crawford

It feels like a Patsfans combined effort to me.

 

[Username]

Max Iheanachor & Jordan Ven den Berg

Treydan Stukes, Micah Morris, Adam Randall, Keyron Crawford

It feels like a Patsfans combined effort to me.

I feel left out

 

[Username]

 

[manxman2601]

Matt Miller has just done a full 7 round mock draft. Spoiler alert, pick 63 will come as a surprise.

31. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

63. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona

95. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

125. Jack Endries, TE, Texas (interesting choice to double up at TE there)

131. Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC

171. Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State

191. Fernando Carmona, OG, Arkansas

198. Jackson Kuwatch, LB, Miami (OH)

202. Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas

212. Brandon Cleveland, DT, NC State

247. Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU

firstly, there's no way in hell Iheanachor falls to 63 unless there are character concerns/injury issues we don't know about and I will be very disappointed if Caden Curry is the first EDGE we draft. The early names are good names, it's just not that believable as a Patriots mock.

2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7

Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.

www.espn.com

 

[Clonamery]

Matt Miller has just done a full 7 round mock draft. Spoiler alert, pick 63 will come as a surprise.

31. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

63. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona

95. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

125. Jack Endries, TE, Texas (interesting choice to double up at TE there)

131. Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC

171. Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State

191. Fernando Carmona, OG, Arkansas

198. Jackson Kuwatch, LB, Miami (OH)

202. Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas

212. Brandon Cleveland, DT, NC State

247. Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU

firstly, there's no way in hell Iheanachor falls to 63 unless there are character concerns/injury issues we don't know about and I will be very disappointed if Caden Curry is the first EDGE we draft. The early names are good names, it's just not that believable as a Patriots mock.

2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7

Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.

www.espn.com

There's no way they draft BB's GF either.

 

[manxman2601]

Matt Miller has just done a full 7 round mock draft. Spoiler alert, pick 63 will come as a surprise.

31. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

63. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona

95. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

125. Jack Endries, TE, Texas (interesting choice to double up at TE there)

131. Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC

171. Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State

191. Fernando Carmona, OG, Arkansas

198. Jackson Kuwatch, LB, Miami (OH)

202. Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas

212. Brandon Cleveland, DT, NC State

247. Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU

firstly, there's no way in hell Iheanachor falls to 63 unless there are character concerns/injury issues we don't know about and I will be very disappointed if Caden Curry is the first EDGE we draft. The early names are good names, it's just not that believable as a Patriots mock.

2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7

Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.

www.espn.com

No Travis Burke in his mock so we're still none the wiser about where his draft stock lies.

 

[sg14]

No Travis Burke in his mock so we're still none the wiser about where his draft stock lies.

Mike Renner wasn't sure Burke would make it to pick 95.

 

[manxman2601]

Mike Renner wasn't sure Burke would make it to pick 95.

considering the interest he's been getting, I've been thinking 3rd round.

 

[mayoclinic]

Matt Miller has just done a full 7 round mock draft. Spoiler alert, pick 63 will come as a surprise.

31. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

63. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona

95. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

125. Jack Endries, TE, Texas (interesting choice to double up at TE there)

131. Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC

171. Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State

191. Fernando Carmona, OG, Arkansas

198. Jackson Kuwatch, LB, Miami (OH)

202. Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas

212. Brandon Cleveland, DT, NC State

247. Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU

firstly, there's no way in hell Iheanachor falls to 63 unless there are character concerns/injury issues we don't know about and I will be very disappointed if Caden Curry is the first EDGE we draft. The early names are good names, it's just not that believable as a Patriots mock.

2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7

Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.

www.espn.com

In my dreams.

Some thoughts:

1. Caleb Banks is a top-5 talent in this draft for me. The injury issue could drop him, and he would be very tempting. He would be BPA based on pure talent, skill and impact ... IF he could stay on the field. That said, Milker seems to think of him as a NT, which he is not, and which takes away his best skill. Kayden McDonald (39) would be better for a NT, though I personally prefer Banks.

2. Much as I'd love it. there is no way Max Iheanachor gets within 20-30 picks of 63.

3. Miller's mock seems like a best-case scenario. Lots of good options at 31 (Iheanachor, McDonald), 63 (Mike Washington, Chris Bell, Jake Golday, Treydan Stukes) and 95 (Ted Hurst, DDS, Keyron Crawford). He seems a bit out of touch with values.

In my version, I stick to my board and keep it simple.

 

[hornetfb85]

In my dreams.

Some thoughts:

1. Caleb Banks is a top-5 talent in this draft for me. The injury issue could drop him, and he would be very tempting. He would be BPA based on pure talent, skill and impact ... IF he could stay on the field. That said, Milker seems to think of him as a NT, which he is not, and which takes away his best skill. Kayden McDonald (39) would be better for a NT, though I personally prefer Banks.

2. Much as I'd love it. there is no way Max Iheanachor gets within 20-30 picks of 63.

3. Miller's mock seems like a best-case scenario. Lots of good options at 31 (Iheanachor, McDonald), 63 (Mike Washington, Chris Bell, Jake Golday, Treydan Stukes) and 95 (Ted Hurst, DDS, Keyron Crawford). He seems a bit out of touch with values.

In my version, I stick to my board and keep it simple.

I would say the back to back TE selections won’t happen as well.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I would say the back to back TE selections won’t happen as well.

Especially before we take an Edge.
Some good players, but I would not be happy with this.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Also has DDS in the 4th.
I would not be happy if he was there in the 3rd, and we didn’t take him.

 

[Username]

Evan Lazar's mock numero uno

Lazar's Mock Draft 1.0: Patriots Prepare for the Future at Key Positions

The Patriots line up succession plans behind key veterans on offense and defense, while filling an immediate need at pass rusher.

www.patriots.com