TSW Mock Draft 1.0 - Completed!

[Virgil]

1 minute ago, Bill from NYC said:

In this seemingly weak draft I would expect him to go in round one, making this pick a steal of sorts imo. 

 

I know the Bengals need defense but protecting Burrows would be of paramount importance if I was the GM. 

Why would they start now? 😋

[Bill from NYC]

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

And we knew we were safe once the Bengals went on the clock, knowing their GM's aversion to drafting corners 😜.

Yeah I was on the fence between your corner and a blocker, so I called McDermott for advice. He told me that a corner was much more important than protecting my star QB. It was a rough decision but I had to reject his advice.

3 minutes ago, Virgil said:

Why would they start now? 😋

I don't know. Should they hire McDermott?

[Sierra Foothills]

31 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

Damn I was hoping he’d last to my pick!

 

That was never going to happen...

 

I've noticed that while your hindsight is very good, that your foresight isn't nearly as good.

 

Go figure...

 

[Dunkirk Donski]

Dang it I missed this.

 

cardinals 

raiders

colts

[H2o]

With the 43rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft the Miami Dolphins select:

 

AJ Haulcy, S, LSU

 

Haulcy reminds us of Xavier Watts with his ability to recognize routes and make plays in coverage, but he also lowers the boom like Nick Emmanwori. We like the value at #43 here and immediately expect him to slot in as a starter. 

 

@gonzo1105 and the Ringling Bros. & J-E-T-S Circus are on the clock. 

[NewEra]

1 hour ago, SoCal Deek said:

The Raiders took Omar Copper? Now there’s a guy who flew under the radar. 

No, they took Amari Cooper Jr!

[gonzo1105]

With the 44th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Jets select: 

 

Chris Bell, WR, Louisville 

 

Reasoning: Yes I have higher WRs in my personal rankings ,but Bell is a formidable big body WR who can work the intermediate areas with the best of them with underrated speed. He did tear his ACL and might not be ready for the start of the season but let’s face it the Jets want to suck next year with 3 first round picks to get their franchise QB so easing Bell into the NFL life coming off of injury makes a lot of sense for them as he and their future QB can get started together. 
 

@Big Blitz and the Ravens are on the clock 

[gonzo1105]

The Jets will now gracefully bow out of this draft with no other picks in the first 3 rounds

 

2) Arvell Reese Edge Ohio State

16) Mansoor DeLane CB LSU

33) Emmanuel McNeil Warren S Toledo

44) Chris Bell WR Louisville 

 

Obviously a pretty big advantage having 4 draft picks in the top 44 selections. Took Reese and he will go either 2 or 3 in the real deal in my opinion.
 

DeLane was my big win here as there is no way he’s making it to 16.

 

I also think Warren goes higher in the real thing but there is a possibility he could be there , still like the player and situation

 

Some believe Bell would be a 1st rounder if it wasn’t for his injury. I think he’ll go right around mid 2nd so I think he’s value appropriate and for the Jets situation he could heal and work his way in with no downside

[Big Blitz]

1 hour ago, gonzo1105 said:

With the 44th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Jets select: 

 

Chris Bell, WR, Louisville 

 

Reasoning: Yes I have higher WRs in my personal rankings ,but Bell is a formidable big body WR who can work the intermediate areas with the best of them with underrated speed. He did tear his ACL and might not be ready for the start of the season but let’s face it the Jets want to suck next year with 3 first round picks to get their franchise QB so easing Bell into the NFL life coming off of injury makes a lot of sense for them as he and their future QB can get started together. 
 

@Big Blitz and the Ravens are on the clock 

 

Im on it.  Pick in shortly.  

[Virgil]

1 hour ago, gonzo1105 said:

The Jets will now gracefully bow out of this draft with no other picks in the first 3 rounds

 

2) Arvell Reese Edge Ohio State

16) Mansoor DeLane CB LSU

33) Emmanuel McNeil Warren S Toledo

44) Chris Bell WR Louisville 

 

Obviously a pretty big advantage having 4 draft picks in the top 44 selections. Took Reese and he will go either 2 or 3 in the real deal in my opinion.
 

DeLane was my big win here as there is no way he’s making it to 16.

 

I also think Warren goes higher in the real thing but there is a possibility he could be there , still like the player and situation

 

Some believe Bell would be a 1st rounder if it wasn’t for his injury. I think he’ll go right around mid 2nd so I think he’s value appropriate and for the Jets situation he could heal and work his way in with no downside

Can’t wait to see how the Jets squander this talent. 

[Kirby Jackson]

14 minutes ago, Virgil said:

Can’t wait to see how the Jets squander this talent. 

They inevitably will. That haul though followed by 3 more 1sts in 2027 (at least one should be really early) has them in position to turn the corner. I know I’m in the minority but I worry more about the Jets and Dolphins moving forward than the Pats. 

[Virgil]

52 minutes ago, Big Blitz said:

 

Im on it.  Pick in shortly.  

Define shortly…..😋

[gonzo1105]

9 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

They inevitably will. That haul though followed by 3 more 1sts in 2027 (at least one should be really early) has them in position to turn the corner. I know I’m in the minority but I worry more about the Jets and Dolphins moving forward than the Pats. 

Woody Johnson fired me right after the draft stating I didn’t follow his son’s draft advice and he really wanted Ty Simpson instead of waiting for a generational QB class in 2027. Took too many premium positions in the top 4 picks 

[Dr. Who]

3 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

Woody Johnson fired me right after the draft stating I didn’t follow his son’s draft advice and he really wanted Ty Simpson instead of waiting for a generational QB class in 2027. Took too many premium positions in the top 4 picks 

Yeah, I'm good with it. I wanted you fired for selecting good players.

[Big Blitz]

*Crowd still mercilessly booing us*
 

With the 45th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft the Baltimore Ravens select Gennings Dunker, OT Iowa. 
 

After addressing LG, we fortify the right side with a T that could move to RG if need be but we will start him at Tackle - where he fits the mold of a RT - big and nasty.  
 

We have a few needs on defense we will address later we don’t like the value right now and we had Dunker as a target here from the jump so we are sticking to the board where value meets need.  

 

 

Tampa Bay and @Allen2Moulds are on the clock.  

Edited April 7 by Big Blitz

[Allen2Moulds]

Jason Licht almost breaks his leg, as he sprints to the podium to hand this pick in.
 

With the 46th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select CJ Allen LB Georgia. 
 

With the leader of the defense and long time favorite LaVonte David retiring, a major hole opened up at LB.  The Bucs couldn't be more ecstatic, that their top graded LB, fell all the way down to pick 46.  2 of the bigger holes have already been filled. 

 

 

Indianapolis Colts and @Doc Brown are on the clock

Edited April 7 by Allen2Moulds

[gonzo1105]

30 minutes ago, Allen2Moulds said:

Jason Licht almost breaks his leg, as he sprints to the podium to hand this pick in.
 

With the 46th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select CJ Allen LB Georgia. 
 

With the leader of the defense and long time favorite LaVonte David retiring, a major hole opened up at LB.  The Bucs couldn't be more ecstatic, that their top graded LB, fell all the way down to pick 46.  2 of the bigger holes have already been filled. 

 

 

Indianapolis Colts and @Doc Brown are on the clock

Damn Jason Licht was so happy he literally left his war room in Tampa , clocked in under 10 minutes to Pittsburgh and personally hand delivered that ***** to the commish 

[Allen2Moulds]

3 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

Damn Jason Licht was so happy he literally left his war room in Tampa , clocked in under 10 minutes to Pittsburgh and personally hand delivered that ***** to the commish 

I'm glad you caught that.

[gonzo1105]

3 minutes ago, Allen2Moulds said:

I'm glad you caught that.

It’s a good solid pick. I don’t think he makes it to 46 but I do think he’s overvalued personally and think it’s possible he goes somewhere in the 30s than in the 20-30 range 

[Virgil]

At this pace, 2.0 might only be two rounds and 3.0 will be one.  
 

I may even cut this off mock after the Bills 3rd round pick.