Pundit mock drafts 2026 [maybe with FAILs]

[mayoclinic]

I think this one is well thought-out:

2026 NFL mock draft: Surprises in top 10 of latest first-round projection

The 2026 NFL Draft is just a month away, and our latest mock draft features a few surprises materializing in the top 10 picks.

www.usatoday.com

I would go with a different direction at 31 (or with a different player at the same direction), but it is certainly plausible.

 

[dliverey44]

Wow. King of the Worst. Draft Utopia must be a bunch of Pats haters.

I think he is a Pats fan, not sure though

 

[Clonamery]

I think he is a Pats fan, not sure though

Then he needs his Pats fan credentials revoked.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Pete Prisco mock:

Prisco's 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Four of top five picks on defensive side, Browns select QB

Teams at top of the draft opt for pass rush over offense.

www.cbssports.com

Question:

Given your BPA argument, and the fact Byard is only signed for one year . . . how would you feel if the Pats took Thienemann at 31?

 

[Borg140]

Prisco still thinks the NFL works like it did 20 years ago. And all he’s got is bluster.

 

[mayoclinic]

Question:

Given your BPA argument, and the fact Byard is only signed for one year . . . how would you feel if the Pats took Thienemann at 31?

Coincidentally, I just posted this in the safety thread:

My dilemma with Dillon Thieneman:

1. I definitely think he's a 1st round prospects. Game changing range and ball skills. Top 20 value.

2. I like Treydan Stukes more.

So to answer your question:

1. I would be thrilled with Thieneman at 31.
2. I would rather trade back and take Stukes.

 

[sg14]

Question:

Given your BPA argument, and the fact Byard is only signed for one year . . . how would you feel if the Pats took Thienemann at 31?

I heard a mock today where Thienenmann goes to the Vikings. Vikings don't have much talent at safety, Harrison is either done or close to it.

Sounded reasonable.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I heard a mock today where Thienenmann goes to the Vikings. Vikings don't have much talent at safety, Harrison is either done or close to it.

Sounded reasonable.

Fair. But in the mock here he went 32.

 

[sg14]

Fair. But in the mock here he went 32.

In terms of taking a safety at 31, I don't see that. It sounds nice but think other positions are more appropriate. Oline, edge, front seven.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Prisco is dumb. Breer is dumber.

This is SO obvious and SO true, but I never wanted to say it quite like that. LOL.

 

[mayoclinic]

Field Yates 2 round mock:

2026 NFL mock draft: Yates' pick predictions in Rounds 1-2

Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?

www.espn.com

I hate it.

Sign me up for picks 47-49 and 60-61.

 

[Clonamery]

Field Yates 2 round mock:

2026 NFL mock draft: Yates' pick predictions in Rounds 1-2

Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?

www.espn.com

I hate it.

Sign me up for picks 47-49 and 60-61.

Yeah.

Boston wouldn't complete the Pat's WR room either.

 

[mayoclinic]

I'd go Iheanachor and Ted Hurst in that scenario, then try to trade up for Derrick Moore.

Yates is very high on Keylan Rutledge.

 

[mayoclinic]

And, right on cue, Bucky Brooks mocks Keldric Faulk to the Pats at 31:

Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0: Cowboys pounce on Rueben Bain Jr.; Chiefs add tight end | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates | NFL.com

In his third mock of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks envisions a team outside of the top 10 pouncing on edge menace Rueben Bain Jr. Plus, the Chiefs give Patrick Mahomes an explosive pass catcher. Check out the full Round 1 projection, 1-32.

www.nfl.com

 

[manxman2601]

And, right on cue, Bucky Brooks mocks Keldric Faulk to the Pats at 31:

Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0: Cowboys pounce on Rueben Bain Jr.; Chiefs add tight end | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates | NFL.com

In his third mock of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks envisions a team outside of the top 10 pouncing on edge menace Rueben Bain Jr. Plus, the Chiefs give Patrick Mahomes an explosive pass catcher. Check out the full Round 1 projection, 1-32.

www.nfl.com

One of my least favourite options.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Alex Barth's latest mock.

Four picks the same as in my latest mock so obviously I approve. And, if you can get Blake Miller and Gabe Jacas in the same draft, that's a win-win-win.

Barth's Patriots Mock Draft 2.0: Staying aggressive after free agency

Updating our New England Patriots seven-round mock draft, after the bulk of NFL free agency has taken place.

985thesportshub.com

Listing the picks for those who don't want to click:

1.31 RT Blake Miller, Clemson
2.63 EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois
TRADE: Patriots trade 3.90, 4.131, and 6.202 to Atlanta for 3.79
3.79 TE Sam Roush, Stanford
4.125 WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss
5.171 S Jakobe Thomas, Miami
6.191 RB Adam Randall, Clemson
6.198 LB Lander Barton, Utah
6.212 CB Devon Marshall, North Carolina State
7.247 DT Bryson Eason, Tennessee

 

[mayoclinic]

There's your EDGE rusher. Enjoy.

Maybe we can trade for Shemar Stewart, too.

 

[mayoclinic]

2026 NFL mock draft: Rueben Bain Jr. tumbles out of top 10 amid concerns over size, arm length

How Round 1 could unfold with only pro days and top 30 visits remaining before the draft.

www.cbssports.com

 

[mayoclinic]

2 round Rob Staton mock:

How I see the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft playing out – Seahawks Draft Blog

seahawksdraftblog.com

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Doug Kyed:

1.31 EDGE Zion Young, Missouri
2.63 OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
3.95 WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
4.125 TE Jack Endries, Texas
4.131 LB Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
5.171 CB Hezekiah Masses, California
6.191 RB Kaelon Black, Indiana
6.198 G Anez Cooper, Miami
6.202 DT Cole Brevard, Texas
6.212 QB Cole Payton, North Dakota State
7.224 OT Fa’alili Fa’amoe, Wake Forest

Patriots 2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Filling biggest needs after free agency

The Patriots filled most of their glaring needs in free agency, but holes remain on their roster. Let’s fill them in our second mock draft of the offseason.

www.bostonherald.com