Those Little Red Crunchy Things 2026

Published: April 21, 2026 6 Views 0 Comments Draft: 2026
Those Little Red Crunchy Things 2026

Round 1

Picks 1-16 Picks 17-32
1.
Fernando Mendoza , QB , Indiana
No brainer here. However, if he's going to have any immediate success the Raiders will have to put him in an RPO system like he ran in college.
2.
Jets Jets:  
Arvell Reese , LB , Ohio State
I really think David Bailey would be the wiser pick here as I believe he will have more success in the NFL. But the Jets never even met with him, so once again the Jets are being the Jets.
3.
David Bailey , DE , Texas Tech
4.
Rueben Bain Jr. , DE , Miami
Robert Saleh is used to having a great edge rusher in his proven, effective 4-3 defensive scheme. Bain is a perfect fit both in physicality and personality for the Titans' defense.
5.
Makai Lemon , WR , USC
This was a tough pick for me between Lemon, Tate, Fano and Styles. Ultimately, I went with the guy the Giants seemed to have the most interest in.
6.
Carnell Tate , WR , Ohio State
This was an easy pick. Perfect blend of need and best player available.
7.
Jeremiyah Love , RB , Notre Dame
Another easy pick for the same reason. Plus, Love won't fall any further than this spot.
8.
Mansoor Delane , CB , LSU
The Saints desperately need a WR and CB, but the two WR's worth taking this high are gone. Delane is the top CB prospect and the next best option.
9.
Francis Mauigoa , OT , Miami
The Chiefs have a hole to fill at RT and Mauigoa is the top RT prospect in the draft.
10.
Spencer Fano , OT , Utah
The Giants need more pass protection up the middle. Fano played outside in college but he's a really good pass protector and due to shorter arms will likely have to kick inside in the pros.
11.
Caleb Downs , S , Ohio State
A nice, safe pick for the new GM that matches a position of great need.
12.
Sonny Styles , LB , Ohio State
Styles isn't and never will be the elite pass rusher that Parsons was, but he's better against the run and an even better athlete than Parsons.
13.
Rams Rams:  
K.C. Concepcion , WR , Texas A&M
With D. Adams in the last year of his contract and P. Nacua potentially facing a suspension, the Rams have been looking heavily at WRs. Concepcion is fast and has great hands in traffic.
14.
Zion Young , DE , Missouri
A bit of a reach at this spot, but the Ravens could really use help on the edge in terms of pass rushers. Young is equally adept rushing the passer and stopping the run.
15.
Malachi Lawrence , OT , Central Florida
With the Bucs having a big need for a pass rusher and Lawrence running the 2nd fastest 40 time for a DE at the combine, this is a great match. Lawrence should be able to transfer well to OLB in Bowles' scheme.
16.
Jets Jets:  
Omar Cooper , WR , Indiana
The Jets have been looking very closely at the WR's projected to be taken in the 1st round and Cooper is the best remaining of the bunch. He's a TD machine that the Jets can build around.
Picks 1-16 Picks 17-32