GOAT 1

Published: March 19, 2026 3 Views 0 Comments Draft: 2026
Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.

Round 1

Picks 1-16 Picks 17-32
1.
Fernando Mendoza , QB , Indiana
The Raiders need a QB and are fortunate to have the first pick, since Mendoza is the only QB with round one talent. Ergo, to trade down for more picks would be a fool's errand.
2.
Arvell Reese , LB , Ohio State
The Jets need a QB, but in this round, there can be only one. So, to replace Jermaine, they get Arvell, who's already better and has upside to boot.
3.
David Bailey , DE , Texas Tech
Beetle (IYKYK) has the production to be drafted ahead of Arvell, but he may have already hit his head on the ceiling. You channeling me? This could have been a right tackle, but we don't like wannabe Guards at pick 3.
4.
Jeremiyah Love , RB , Notre Dame
Sophomore QBs best friend is now in the house. Give the man some new threads and some Ole Opry House tickets.
5.
Sonny Styles , LB , Ohio State
Ray Lewis, CJ Mosely, Roquan Smith, __________________. Fill in the blank. Sonny's style at the Combine is worthy of a Harbaugh.
6.
Carnell Tate , WR , Ohio State
Jeudy regressed. From bad to worse. As in, can't get open or catch the ball. Sanders will do the same without some NFL-level WR helpers, and Ohio State produces them in droves. Plus, there's the moving cost save.
Short arms won't matter when he sucker-punches you in the face before you can kick slide your way out of arms way.
8.
Makai Lemon , WR , USC
Tyson would be the pick but for his extensive injury history. Let's not draft a lemon, when we can get a Lemon.
9.
Francis Mauigoa , OT , Miami
The last time the Chiefs drafted a top 10 player not named Mahomes was 2013, when they picked an Offensive Tackle. History repeats. Francis is no mule.
10.
Caleb Downs , S , Ohio State
Caleb is a top ten talent. Wherever you go, there you are.
When it comes to the secondary, if you have nothing, you gotta start somewhere. This pick could be anything, but if Mansoor falls here, that's something more than nothing, which they now have. Tank for '27!
12.
Jermod McCoy , CB , Tennessee
He sat out a year so he's not the first DB off the board. But '24 was grand, which makes him one of Jerry's kids.
13.
Jordyn Tyson , WR , Arizona State
The Rams need a replacement for Davante Adams. They were reportedly interested in AJ Brown. Tyson would be the first receiver off the board based on talent, but he falls here due to his injury history. Will McCoy cover Tyson in '26?
14.
Olaivavega Ioane , G , Penn State
Let's Guard Jackson so he doesn't over-think things in the 4th quarter of a critical game.
15.
Kenyon Sadiq , TE , Oregon
He's a Mike Evans clone. Only faster.
16.
Omar Cooper , WR , Indiana
Jets need a running mate for Garrett. And a QB, but that's a later round/year problem. Tank for '27!
Picks 1-16 Picks 17-32