jvkeb 3.0 2026
Final version for the 2026 draft this week. Let's go!
Round 1
Picks 1-16
Picks 17-32
Tom Brady and co. get a QB to reset the newly (re-)minted Las Vegas franchise. They’ll have some great young offensive skill talent and will need to rebuild their defense and offensive line. They’ll likely grab a receiver at the top of the second round.
The Jets grab the best defensive player on the board in this year’s draft. This team also has a lot of poker chips in this year’s draft.
Maybe they’ll land a QB down the line. Currently, this is a toss up between Reese and David Bailey. We’ll see what happens this week.
Maybe they’ll land a QB down the line. Currently, this is a toss up between Reese and David Bailey. We’ll see what happens this week.
3.
Arizona definitely needs help on the offensive line and obviously at QB. What use is a tackle if there’s no QB to block for, especially if you have a left tackle already?
I would select a defensive player here like Sonny Styles or David Bailey, but the Cardinals are lowkey one of the worst franchises in sports. I am also not a professional GM. Jeremiah Love could be a surprise pick here. Watch out for Dallas to trade up to pick #3.
I would select a defensive player here like Sonny Styles or David Bailey, but the Cardinals are lowkey one of the worst franchises in sports. I am also not a professional GM. Jeremiah Love could be a surprise pick here. Watch out for Dallas to trade up to pick #3.
Tennessee grabs a foundational piece for their franchise. Jeremiyah Love is ahead of the RB pack this year. Cam Ward will need someone to take pressure off of him in the offense.
Pete Schrager introduced smoke that Tennessee will not draft the RB at pick #4. If David Bailey or Arvell Reese remain, we could see them selected instead.
Pete Schrager introduced smoke that Tennessee will not draft the RB at pick #4. If David Bailey or Arvell Reese remain, we could see them selected instead.
Sonny Styles performed too well in the combine not to go top 5 this year. NYG gets the best defensive player available after selling on Dexter Lawrence.
Downs, Love, a right tackle, or a receiver could go here too - but there is still value to be had at pick #10.
Downs, Love, a right tackle, or a receiver could go here too - but there is still value to be had at pick #10.
Regardless of QB capacity, the Browns seriously need WRs. Harold Fannin was their best receiver last year as a rookie TE. They grab the first of three “elite” receivers in the draft.
We could also see an offensive tackle, defensive end, or Caleb Downs selected here. The Browns can wait their turn at pick #24 to grab an offensive lineman. Dallas could also make a move for this pick if they don’t trade for pick #5.
We could also see an offensive tackle, defensive end, or Caleb Downs selected here. The Browns can wait their turn at pick #24 to grab an offensive lineman. Dallas could also make a move for this pick if they don’t trade for pick #5.
7.
I think the Commanders get very good value here at pick #7. Caleb Downs was probably the best or second-best defensive player on paper this/last year in the NCAA. Recent medical evaluations have flagged a potential degenerative knee issue.
Kellen Moore will want to make a splash on offense to aid the development of their second-year QB. Chris Olave has had too many concussions for a career already. He might end up like Tua.
Jordyn Tyson has injury issues - he could slide later in the first. He could also end up as the first receiver selected, who knows.
Jordyn Tyson has injury issues - he could slide later in the first. He could also end up as the first receiver selected, who knows.
Who gave the Chiefs a top 10 pick?? KC grabs a top defensive prospect and hopes to rebuild their defense after a down year. It would be interesting to see the Chiefs select a receiver here. They could also go for an offensive tackle.
Bain’s knock is short arms, but plays with tenacity and speed. He could slide further due to legal troubles.
Bain’s knock is short arms, but plays with tenacity and speed. He could slide further due to legal troubles.
The Giants have needs all over the offense. But they definitely need help on the line to support Jaxson Dart and select the best option on the board. NYG gets away with a top offensive and defensive player to aid the start to Harbaugh’s tenure.
The AFC East is in an ever-destructive cycle wherein the Patriots devour the other organizations. The Dolphins have hit the reset button again. They were 2 years late firing McDaniel and getting rid of Tua. It is not ethical to keep him on a football field.
Miami looks to rebuild starting in the trenches. Mauigoa will drop due to a herniated disk in his back. This organization can take a chance here - they will need to draft a QB next year.
Miami looks to rebuild starting in the trenches. Mauigoa will drop due to a herniated disk in his back. This organization can take a chance here - they will need to draft a QB next year.
If there was anything I took from the Cowboys’ team last year it is that they could not stop the pass. Here, they are gifted this class’ top defensive back. In a different draft, Delane would probably go higher as the 1A cornerback.
Dallas has some expensive chips in this draft. We could certainly see them trade up if the opportunity presents itself. I like the idea of staying put and getting two solid value picks in the first round.
Dallas has some expensive chips in this draft. We could certainly see them trade up if the opportunity presents itself. I like the idea of staying put and getting two solid value picks in the first round.
The Rams got a free pick from the James Pearce trade last year from the Falcons. With the addition of Trent McDuffie via trade with KC this offseason, they can stack the offense for Matt Stafford.
I think the most fun outcome would be a Rams-Ravens Super Bowl next year. LA can wait for a QB - they probably have two years left with Stafford and are a phenomenal free agent destination.
I think the most fun outcome would be a Rams-Ravens Super Bowl next year. LA can wait for a QB - they probably have two years left with Stafford and are a phenomenal free agent destination.
Baltimore could take a receiver here if one of the top 3 remain, but their largest need is probably interior offensive line. The top positional player for the interior offensive line is available here and they don’t overthink it.
15.
If the Bucs don’t go defensive line here, they’ll get the top TE prospect in the draft. An athletic freak out of Oregon named Kenyon Sadiq. He looks small on tape, but is 6’3” 240lbs. Baker Mayfield will have plenty of options to throw to.
This could also be a defensive pick like CJ Allen. The Bucs offense is better than their defense.
This could also be a defensive pick like CJ Allen. The Bucs offense is better than their defense.
The first “surprise” of this year’s draft, even though the positional value is great. Kind of an undersized QB, but the Jets need to get something going.
There is not enough value to select a receiver here, but the Jets certainly need targets.
There is not enough value to select a receiver here, but the Jets certainly need targets.
Picks 1-16
Picks 17-32