Draft Rumours 2026

[stelfans]

What exactly was the issue with Downs?

 

[manxman2601]

What exactly was the issue with Downs?

Size and athleticism I'm guessing. Some teams probably think EMW and Thienemann have a higher upside.

 

[manxman2601]

I don't put a lot of stock in LaCanfora, but fwiw

 

[manxman2601]

I think this confirms the above is BS.

 

[Clonamery]

I don't put a lot of stock in LaCanfora, but fwiw

It's happening. They're going after, uh, er, Freeling! That Jason LaCanowormsa reads the Pats like a half-eaten apple.

 

[Huckleberry1]

We'll start getting information about where teams have prospects ranked from now on and this is a good one by Jeff Risdon who spoke with an NFL scout and an assistant coach.

Key takeaways.

1. Kadyn Proctor could go top 15, potentially top 10 (Cleveland?). "NFL coaches...covet size".

2. Oscar Delp possibly still a day 3 prospect.

3. Travis Burke might be viewed as a round 3 prospect.

4. Bryce Lance = day 2.

There is more but I chose the info I found most relevant. Link below.

https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3681/$05-On-NFL-Pro-Day-Conversations-With-NFL-Personnel

Thanks Manx. I have been working 7 days a week since last September and have had almost no time to look at the draft this year. I have cursory knowledge about the top 40-50 prospects, and that's about it. I have been wondering if it's just me but this is the most fluid I have seen draft boards that I can remember. Usually by now there's a pretty solid idea about how the first round will drop, but this year the projections are all over the place, from Jordyn Tyson in the top 10 to late first round, to Monroe Freeling in the early second to 6 overall, which is nuts imo. I'm curious about your thoughts on this( same for Mayo)

 

[manxman2601]

Thanks Manx. I have been working 7 days a week since last September and have had almost no time to look at the draft this year. I have cursory knowledge about the top 40-50 prospects, and that's about it. I have been wondering if it's just me but this is the most fluid I have seen draft boards that I can remember. Usually by now there's a pretty solid idea about how the first round will drop, but this year the projections are all over the place, from Jordyn Tyson in the top 10 to late first round, to Monroe Freeling in the early second to 6 overall, which is nuts imo. I'm curious about your thoughts on this( same for Mayo)

I agree, and not just in the first round either. Even rounds 2-4 are still a bit of a lottery. I think it's because it's not a great draft at the top where the best prospects play the non-premier positions like LB, S and RB. And then the prospects at the premier positions aren't all that clean. Rueben Bain lacks length, David Bailey lacks bend, Makai Lemon is undersized and not super athletic etc.

However, it's a very deep draft with some strong developmental starters and excellent depth which is why I think rounds 2-4 are so fluid. It's also a very old draft. Not too many juniors and lots of 5th and 6th year seniors. It's a very weird draft to get a grip on, both generally and for the Patriots specifically.

 

[Huckleberry1]

I agree, and not just in the first round either. Even rounds 2-4 are still a bit of a lottery. I think it's because it's not a great draft at the top where the best prospects play the non-premier positions like LB, S and RB. And then the prospects at the premier positions aren't all that clean. Rueben Bain lacks length, David Bailey lacks bend, Makai Lemon is undersized and not super athletic etc.

However, it's a very deep draft with some strong developmental starters and excellent depth which is why I think rounds 2-4 are so fluid. It's also a very old draft. Not too many juniors and lots of 5th and 6th year seniors. It's a very weird draft to get a grip on, both generally and for the Patriots specifically.

Thanks. I agree. I have had a really hard time wrapping my head around it. Surprisingly, and unless the first round falls very differently than I expect it to, I really like what appears to be their options at 31. Ineachor, Blake Miller, possibly C.J. Allen, Malachi Lawrence, Concepcion, Omari Cooper, maybe even Caleb Banks. But it really hard to say with things being this fluid. One outcome that really intrigued me had Jordyn Tyson available after the #25 pick, which, while doubtful, had me wanting them to move up to grab him. From what I have seen he's a top .5 player if healthy, and would actually give them what so many like to call a true "#1." WR. Overall though I think there will be a number of very good prospects available at #31. Given that most see everything from 10-40 in a somewhat similar tier I think this is going to be a draft where teams are going to go need over BPA and I think that favors the Patriots to have good options at 31.

 

[manxman2601]

Thanks. I agree. I have had a really hard time wrapping my head around it. Surprisingly, and unless the first round falls very differently than I expect it to, I really like what appears to be their options at 31. Ineachor, Blake Miller, possibly C.J. Allen, Malachi Lawrence, Concepcion, Omari Cooper, maybe even Caleb Banks. But it really hard to say with things being this fluid. One outcome that really intrigued me had Jordyn Tyson available after the #25 pick, which, while doubtful, had me wanting them to move up to grab him. From what I have seen he's a top .5 player if healthy, and would actually give them what so many like to call a true "#1." WR. Overall though I think there will be a number of very good prospects available at #31. Given that most see everything from 10-40 in a somewhat similar tier I think this is going to be a draft where teams are going to go need over BPA and I think that favors the Patriots to have good options at 31.

Tyson is great but I get scared if he’s fallen that far. I’d be in two minds about picking him if that happened.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Tyson is great but I get scared if he’s fallen that far. I’d be in two minds about picking him if that happened.

I wouldn't. I trust the Patriots front office, Vrabel, Wolf, Cowden, and Streicher to do their due diligence and make the right decision. If they believe in him I will as well until otherwise proven wrong. I may not always agree with what they do, but I certainly realize they have 100x more information, and know so much more about football that I'll take their word for it. Does that mean they will get every decision right, no, no one does, but they sure as **** know far more than I ever will.

 

[mayoclinic]

The problem I have with Jordyn Tyson similar to my Dillon Thieneman problem. I think both are great, and well worth a 1st round pick. But in both cases, there is a player at the position I like even more who will likely go lower (Stukes for Thieneman, Ted Hurst for Tyson).

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[manxman2601]

Fine if he's not in play at 31.

 

[mayoclinic]

Daniel Jeremiah says a top player could slide to pick 12

So you’re saying there’s a chance?

www.bloggingtheboys.com

 

[mayoclinic]

Mike Vrabel might've just gave away the Patriots' plan for their first-round pick

The Patriots' head coach is never afraid to get hands-on with his players, and he did just that with a potential draft pick.

musketfire.com

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Tyson is great but I get scared if he’s fallen that far. I’d be in two minds about picking him if that happened.

Yeah, we picked White in R2, who was falling like a rock after being in the Green Room on Day 1. White would have been OK if he was a 4th or 5th round rotation guy - the NFL scouts all pegged that one correctly.

Everything is so fluid it will be tough to know who is dropping and why.

 

[mayoclinic]

I think Manx has already posted a link to Bob McGinn's WR rumors (subscriber site), but I found this interesting:

“You just don’t see first-rounders,” said another scout. “They just don’t jump out. Mike Evans is a blue player. None of these guys are really blue.

“You’ve been able to get running backs and receivers down the line for years because it’s not a hard position to play. The hard positions are corner, pass rush, offensive tackle, quarterback. Wide receivers and backs, my God, there’s production all over the place.

“A lot of guys don’t have the stats. But you watch all their targets and plays and you go, ‘Gee, this guy just needs to get the ball more.’ There’s a lot of good receivers in this draft.”

Part 1, WR: Who's the next star wideout?

Bob McGinn's 42nd draft series begins. One scout doesn't give a damn what Carnell Tate ran. One scout sees JSN in Makai Lemon. But in 2026? Mining for A-level talent is complicated.

www.golongtd.com

 

[mayoclinic]

Eric McAlister Diagnosed With Fractured Foot - NFL News | Fantasy Football

Read the recent NFL news and rumors about Eric McAlister for fantasy football. TCU wide receiver Eric McAlister (foot) ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash during…

www.rotoballer.com

 

[mayoclinic]

Cowboys' NFL Draft board just got rattled after troubling pro day injury

The Cowboys should not run away from Avieon Terrell too quickly after re-aggravating his hamstring injury at his Pro Day today.

thelandryhat.com

 

[mayoclinic]

Shemar Stewart isn't enough traits over production, the Bengals are reportedly interested in Keldric Faulk:

Bengals News (3/30): Are Bengals eyeing a trade back in Round 1 of NFL Draft

Could the Bengals be eyeing a move to recoup some draft picks?

www.cincyjungle.com