jvkeb 2.0 2026

Detroit goes offensive tackle here after cutting Taylor Decker. Vegas likes Monroe Freeling more than mock drafters. The Lions also need to take pressure off Aidan Hutchinson to unlock his utility - we could see a defensive line selection here too.

This is a great value for Minnesota here at pick #18. The 1B corner of this draft. In a different year, we probably would have seen McCoy go earlier. I think the closest word I could describe the Vikings as is mismanaged. Nothing they do now will really help them in the short-term.

We could see the Panthers grab another receiver or TE to try to prove that Bryce Young was worth their investment. Xavier Legette is probably a mediocre WR and Jalen Coker is often hurt.

But, the best interior defensive lineman in the draft is waiting here at pick #19 for them. Woods could certainly go earlier than this too.

Jerry Jones could opt for a defensive lineman here, or will want to protect Dak Prescott. Dallas is always at its best when its offensive line is elite. Their tackles were mediocre at best last season.

Keldrick Faulk is a player who was mocked higher than this last year. Dallas traded for Rashan Gary this offseason, but could still improve their pass rush. Their defense was really ass last year after having about a 5-year stretch of dominance.

Did you know that the draft is in Pittsburgh this year? This franchise has bad ownership and front office management. Tomlin maybe needed a change of scenery, but the real issues lie above him. They have had no real answer at QB for quite some time and have wasted a great defense. The offense seemed to revolve around three TEs last season.

Michael Pittman Jr. was added from the Colts, but he hasn’t exactly overperformed lately. They could go with a receiver, but instead go with a tackle. Broderick Jones will have to move over. Kadyn Proctor is extremely athletic for his size.

There are no interior offensive linemen who are worth taking at pick #22. This area of the draft seems weak this year. The Chargers get some juice on their defensive front. We could also see the Chargers select a receiver here. Banks could fall out of the first round due to a foot injury.

Philadelphia could go offensive or defensive line here. With Lane Johnson returning next season, they can wait to draft another OT. On the other hand, they have invested more defensively in recent drafts. But, they lost a white safety. They’ll need to re-stock with perhaps the draft’s most athletic safety.

The Browns need a tackle just to see which QB they can develop. I doubt that any passer on the roster at the moment is the guy. They’ll hope to draft a QB next year. The Travis Hunter trade yields dividends here. Caleb Lomu was the left tackle at Utah, while Spencer Fano played right tackle.

There is a gaping hole at defensive end on the Bears roster. They need to generate pressure to let the offense see the field more often. Cashius Howell is a speed-type end who had 11.5 sacks his senior season at Texas A&M.

Buffalo could do many things here at pick #26. They do need offensive line and secondary help. But, they have an opportunity to develop a receiver under DJ Moore and as insurance to Khalil Shakir.

San Francisco probably still needs a receiver. They also need a defensive tackle. Maybe they trade up if an opportunity presents itself. Maybe they trade for or sign a receiver before the season starts.

The Texans could probably go .500 with their defense alone. After trading Laremy Tunsil and making other offensive line moves, CJ Stroud looked spooked. OL is a must for Houston early in this year’s draft, but Caleb Lomu was selected by Cleveland.

CJ Allen could be a long-time franchise defensive playcaller. A guy who leads his team in tackles almost every year. Former linebacker DeMeco Ryans gets himself one to mold.

Protecting Mahomes is a greater priority this year after tearing his ACL, but there are no tackles worthy of pick #29. We could see the Chiefs draft a corner here instead to replace Trent McDuffie.

Instead, the Chiefs go with a defensive line presence with Caleb Downs already selected. TJ Parker has slid in recent mocks. Last year, he was often mocked in the top 15. To me, he kind of looked like Richard Seymour at the combine.

Denver sent their pick to the Dolphins for Jaylen Waddle. Miami now has the worst receiver room in the league. Malik Willis might as well be wearing an explosive vest on the field this year. Denzel Boston is a big receiver and will fit an immediate need as a starter here.

The Patriots need to increase defensive pressure on the QB to get themselves over the edge. Generating pressure will also allow their elite secondary to flourish and keep the opposing offenses off the field.

Zion Young could go anywhere from the Bucs at pick #15 to here at the end of round 1. He has slid due to DUI and assault charges. New England has met with him prior to the draft.

If Tariq Woolen is gone this offseason, I reckon that Seattle will go with a cornerback at the end of the first round. After losing Tariq Woolen to the Eagles, Seattle gets good value with Terrell.