TSW Mock Draft 1.0 - Completed!

[H2o]

2 hours ago, Virgil said:

67 - Las Vegas Raiders - @scuba guy (has until 12p)
68 - Philadelphia Eagles - @EmotionallyUnstable (has 2 hours from Raiders pick)
69 - Houston Texans - @Might Rather
70 - Cleveland Browns - @Alphadawg7
71 - Washington Commanders - Hoofhearted/Virgil DM

I already got my guy queued up, unless someone swoops in and takes him before me. Then they will get "the look" 

[Captain Hindsight]

1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said:

A much better rhythm this morning

I don't want Virgil to send me more draft prep links. IT just sent me a concerned note 

[Virgil]

The Cleveland Browns select Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State

 

GM - Hecht gives Cleveland a long-term answer inside, protects whoever ends up being the QB, allows flexibility at guard/center, helps stabilize the run game, and classic Andrew Berry “value in the trenches” move.

 

The Washington Commanders select Keith Abney II, DB, Arizona State

 

GM - Strong fit for the field corner role in the pattern matched base coverages that will be brought to Washington this year.

 

The Bengals @Bill from NYC are on the clock

 

72 - Cincinnati Bengals - @Bill from NYC
73 - New Orleans Saints - @GunnerBill

74 - Kansas City Chiefs - @Kirby Jackson

75 - Miami Dolphins - @H2o
76 - Pittsburgh Steelers - @RyanC883

Edited April 9 by Virgil

[Bill from NYC]

The Bengals select Parker Brailsford - Center - Alabama Crimson Tide (where else lol?)

 

With the earlier choices the Bengals added a pass rusher and a OT/G. Brailsford might be the best center in this draft. The Bengals look very good at skill positions so despite the fact of me being a Crimson Tide homer, I think that my draft would help the Bengals.

 

I also want to take this opportuinity to thank @Virgilfor what he does for and means to this board. Doing his "Thoughts" and these drafts entail more work than many probably realize. 

 

@GunnerBilland the Saints are on the clock.

[NewEra]

2 hours ago, Might Rather said:

At 69 Houston selects D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana

 

A productive perimeter cornerback trapped in a smaller body, but he’s not lacking in confidence or coverage ability. He’s tremendously competitive and winning seems to follow him at each stop.

 

Cleveland @Alphadawg7 is on the clock

Man, that would really suck!!  Great pick.  Can’t believe he lasted this long.  He’s a baller.  Almost took him with the Niners pick last round strictly based on value  but Upton Stout had a better rookie year than publicized and we need pass rush

[GunnerBill]

With the 73rd pick in the 2026 TSW Mock Draft version 1.0, the New Orleans Saints select:

 

Joshua Josephs, Edge, Tennessee

 

@Kirby Jackson and the Kansas City Chiefs are now on the clock. 

 

This worked out pretty perfectly for the Saints as for the third round in a row our #1 target falls to our selection. I have Josephs graded ahead of at least a couple of the edge guys that have already gone off the board and he is my #1 best remaining overall player. He is also just the Saints type – they love length in their defensive linemen and his 82 inch wingspan will be right up their street. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Davenport who they traded right the way up in the first to select a few years ago. His lack of mass – especially in his lower body – means he is probably a designated pass rusher only as a rookie rather than a three down player, but with a year or two in an NFL strength and conditioning programme he can be a starting 4-3 defensive end and with Cam Jordan potentially done in the Bayou they need reinforcements in that room.

[Virgil]

23 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said:

The Bengals select Parker Brailsford - Center - Alabama Crimson Tide (where else lol?)

 

You’re not by chance a Bama fan are you? 😋

[Kirby Jackson]

With the 74th pick, the Kansas City Chiefs select:

 

Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson

 

The Chiefs have a need at WR and feel good about Williams at this point. His improvisational skills fit perfectly with Mahomes. He’s very good with the ball in his hands and will be a safety blanket for Mahomes. With Kelce winding down Williams can grow into that guy that finds a soft spot in coverage when things break down. 
 

With Bain, Terrell, Banks and Williams coming in, we feel great about this class. We expect all 4 to contribute immediately and bring us back to the top of the league.

 

The Miami Dolphins and @H2o are on the clock

[H2o]

@Virgil you and @HoofHearted get the

[Virgil]

9 minutes ago, H2o said:

@Virgil you and @HoofHearted get the

He made the pick!   Don’t put that evil on me!!!!

[H2o]

With the 75th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select: 

 

Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma 

 

Halton is a disruptor on the interior who wins with quickness and athleticism more than strength. He had a good pass rush win rate on the interior and will shift to lining up at either a 5-Tech or 4i-Tech in our new scheme. We think he can be the same type of disruptive force that Braden Fiske was during his rookie campaign. 

 

@RyanC883 and the Fighting McCarthy's are on the clock. 

Edited April 9 by H2o

[Virgil]

76 - Pittsburgh Steelers @RyanC883
77 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers @Allen2Moulds
78 - Indianapolis Colts @Doc Brown
79 - Atlanta Falcons @Captain Hindsight
80 - Baltimore Ravens @Big Blitz

[RyanC883]

Will have pick for Pgh very soon

[MrEpsYtown]

10 minutes ago, H2o said:

With the 75th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select: 

 

Grace Halton, DT, Oklahoma 

 

Halton is a disruptor on the interior who wins with quickness and athleticism more than strength. He had a good pass rush win rate on the interior and will shift to lining up at either a 5-Tech or 4i-Tech in our new scheme. We think he can be the same type of disruptive force that Braden Fiske was during his rookie campaign. 

 

@RyanC883 and the Fighting McCarthy's are on the clock. 

Dude is fun to watch

[RyanC883]

with the 76th pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers select Bud Clark, S, TCU.  The Steelers currently have a patchwork of individuals at safety, including Ramsey who is a CB.  The Steelers look for a long term solution here.  The Steelers like that Clark is a 3 year captain, his 15 interceptions over 4 years, and his ability to play man and zone concepts with experience at both S and slot.    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and @Allen2Moulds are on the clock.  

[GunnerBill]

1 hour ago, RyanC883 said:

with the 76th pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers select Bud Clark, S, TCU.  The Steelers currently have a patchwork of individuals at safety, including Ramsey who is a CB.  The Steelers look for a long term solution here.  The Steelers like that Clark is a 3 year captain, his 15 interceptions over 4 years, and his ability to play man and zone concepts with experience at both S and slot.    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and @Allen2Moulds are on the clock.  

 

Love him

 

[GunnerBill]

1 hour ago, H2o said:

With the 75th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select: 

 

Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma 

 

Halton is a disruptor on the interior who wins with quickness and athleticism more than strength. He had a good pass rush win rate on the interior and will shift to lining up at either a 5-Tech or 4i-Tech in our new scheme. We think he can be the same type of disruptive force that Braden Fiske was during his rookie campaign. 

 

@RyanC883 and the Fighting McCarthy's are on the clock. 

 

Was my #2 player on the board. Wasn't a Saints fit so wasn't my backup option but in terms of pure grade he was my 2nd guy left. Great pick.

[Allen2Moulds]

Posted 3 hours ago

With the 77th pick, the Tampa Bay Bucs select:

 

Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas

 

Muhammad is smooth and plays with good eye discipline. He consistently stays in a good position, giving himself a chance to make a play on the ball and plays with active hands. He also plays well in zone and man coverage. Muhammad's film is not extremely flashy, but he is a reliable corner who does not give up a lot of big plays.

 

The Bucs feel that he has good scheme versatility, and is a high floor prospect with room to grow.

 

The Indianapolis and @Doc Brown are on the clock

[Doc Brown]

With the 78th pick, the Indianapolis Colts select, Malachi Fields, WR, ND

 

Could use a potential WR2 to replace Michael Pittman and Fields's build and skill set is similar.  Will need to improve route running to fill that X receiver role.

 

The Falcons @Captain Hindsightare on the clock.

[Virgil]

79 - Atlanta Falcons @Captain Hindsight
80 - Baltimore Ravens @Big Blitz

81 - Jacksonville Jaguars @Virgil

82 - Minnesota Vikings @LEBills

83 - Carolina Panthers @DJB

84 - Green Bay Packers @Captain Hindsight