Contest Mock w/trades

Published: April 18, 2026 55 Views 0 Comments Draft: 2026

Round 1

Picks 1-16 Picks 17-32
17.
Keldric Faulk , DE , Auburn
The Lions finally draft a 4-3 DE with some upside to plop across from Hutchinson.
18.
Jermod McCoy , CB , Tennessee
MIN/Thieneman is so chalk it won't happen. MIN instead rolls the dice on a potential CB1.
19.
Kenyon Sadiq , TE , Oregon
Sadiq could go anywhere from 1.08 to the twenties. I like this spot. A nice complement to Tet McMillan for Bryce Young.
20.
K.C. Concepcion , WR , Texas A&M
TRADE CLE

Given the CLE O-line, Sanders will need to get it out quick to targets that can provide YAC. Concepcion fits. Feels a little reachy, but a lot of picks in this weak draft are going to feel reachy.
21.
Vega Ioane , G , Penn State
Hand in glove. Ione will hit the ground running at LG.
22.
Peter Woods , DT , Clemson
Vegas likes LA to pick DL here. LA has run-stoppers, but needs the interior pass rush Woods could provide.
23.
Blake Miller , OT , Clemson
Classic Roseman "one year ahead pick". Miller is rugged and reliable and should be able to cover at RG until taking over for Lane Johnson at his natural RT spot.
24.
Dillon Thieneman , S , Oregon
TRADE DAL

Just a strong hunch that the Cowboys net Thieneman. I'm going with it.
25.
Kayden McDonald , DT , Ohio State
McDonald is exactly the run stopper CHI needs. Don't be shocked if McDonald pops off as early as 1.18.
26.
Caleb Lomu , OT , Utah
Lomu slides in at LG, with the potential to replace 32 year old Dion Dawkins down the line.
27.
Denzel Boston , WR , Washington
Christian Kirk is an aging journeyman and Mike Evans is 34. More reinforcements are needed at WR.
28.
Max Iheanachor , OT , Arizona State
Iheanachor can develop at G and potentially switch spots with RT Braden Smith down the line.
29.
Chris Johnson , CB , San Diego State
TRADE NYG

Johnson is picking up 1st round steam as we approach the finish line. I like him here, as he would work for NY OR KC.
30.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren , S , Toledo
I'm not a huge McNeil-Warren fan, but the Dolphins have tumbleweeds at safety and Vegas says three safeties are going in the 1st round.
31.
Christian Miller , DT , Georgia
Here's my late-1st five-point shot. It's the fringe 1st-rounders that no one talks about that get selected in the late 1st. NE has a gaping hole at NT.
32.
Ty Simpson , QB , Alabama
TRADE ARI

Just covering my ass here in case ARI or NYJ move up into the last two spots for Simpson.
Picks 1-16 Picks 17-32