DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION 2026 NFL Draft: Day 1

lancerman · 2026-04-23T22:49:41-0400

yukon cornelius said:
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 · 2026-04-23T22:49:42-0400

Thunderhead said:
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 · 2026-04-23T22:50:11-0400

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 · 2026-04-23T22:50:11-0400

manxman2601 said:
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 · 2026-04-23T22:50:19-0400

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

stelfans · 2026-04-23T22:50:29-0400

manxman2601 said:
Worst pick possible! Okay maybe Meh. Undersized, not strong. Panicked pick.

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

BUSTAMOVE · 2026-04-23T22:50:29-0400

ScottishPatriots said:
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 · 2026-04-23T22:50:43-0400

ScottishPatriots said:
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 · 2026-04-23T22:50:45-0400

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 · 2026-04-23T22:51:23-0400

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 · 2026-04-23T22:51:24-0400

stelfans said:
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 · 2026-04-23T22:51:27-0400

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

stelfans · 2026-04-23T22:51:51-0400

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upstater1 said:
A lot of people rate Lomu higher than Max.

Good for them.

DoubleDeluxe · 2026-04-23T22:52:58-0400

stelfans said:
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 · 2026-04-23T22:52:59-0400

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

Who?

Give Kraft A Hand · 2026-04-23T22:53:00-0400

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

BadMoFo · 2026-04-23T22:53:03-0400

jets with a third first round pick.

DaBruinz · 2026-04-23T22:53:11-0400

manxman2601 said:
Worst pick possible! Okay maybe Meh. Undersized, not strong. Panicked pick.

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

Headcase · 2026-04-23T22:53:12-0400

Because Max went 8 to 10 picks earlier than expected.

ZoisKing · 2026-04-23T22:53:15-0400

Got the obvious need.

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