DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION 2026 NFL Draft: Day 1

[lancerman]

Gave up the 31 and the 125

Not bad. Pick swap and we gave up a 4th rounder that was 6 picks earlier than our other 4th rounder. Big deal. If they think he's the best option to beef up the line, well worth it.

 

[stcjones]

Love the conviction to move up and the fact they were targeting tackle. Big fan of this pick.

I’m glad they moved up, but I kind of wish they had done that sooner considering they had to give up two other picks to do it…

 

[condon84]

Not a sexy pick but a very solid pick. We now have 3 young guys at LT, C, and RT who will be Maye's protection for years to come.

 

[Ring 6]

Because they panicked having missed out on a tackle.

They gave up 125 to get their guy. Swing T in 26 and starting RT in 27 was a huge need

 

[Huckleberry1]

Given what was left I can live with that pick. He was a consensus 1st round projection all year.

 

[stelfans]

Worst pick possible! Okay maybe Meh. Undersized, not strong. Panicked pick.

I would rather they take Howell. I’m vomiting.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

We've not picked a backup RT in the first round he played LT, either Campbell is moving to G or Moses is gone.

Teams don't take development players in the first round especially with a trade up.

He will be groomed to replace Moses. Campbell is not moving to G after they signed AVT. If Moses gets injured then he is there. Next year he is starting RT with versatility

 

[n1997y]

We've not picked a backup RT in the first round he played LT, either Campbell is moving to G or Moses is gone.

Teams don't take development players in the first round especially with a trade up.

They may know something about Will’s knee

 

[Give Kraft A Hand]

They needed a OT and got one with a first round grade. Yeah it would have been better to get Max but oh well.

 

[PatsfaninBulgaria]

Some pre draft analysis said this about Lomu: When bull-rushed, he can anchor with a bend-not-break mentality.
Looks like he needs to get stronger, and he'll have time to do that. Good pick - protect Drake Maye!

 

[upstater1]

Why not moving up for max then? This screams desperation.
So much for the violence talk.

A lot of people rate Lomu higher than Max.

 

[silentone]

Lamu - Highest rated offensive lineman by Drew Boylhart over at The Huddle Report

 

[stelfans]

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A lot of people rate Lomu higher than Max.

Good for them.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Why not moving up for max then? This screams desperation.
So much for the violence talk.

Maybe our fans will stop taking every sound bite so damn seriously now.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

Lamu - Highest rated offensive lineman by Drew Boylhart over at The Huddle Report

Who?

 

[Give Kraft A Hand]

Protect the franchise. Give Drake time to find AJ, Henderson and Doubs

 

[BadMoFo]

jets with a third first round pick.

 

[DaBruinz]

Worst pick possible! Okay maybe Meh. Undersized, not strong. Panicked pick.

6'6 and 313 is not undersized.. Come on Manx..

 

[Headcase]

Because Max went 8 to 10 picks earlier than expected.

 

[ZoisKing]

Got the obvious need.