TSW 2.0 Mock Draft - Completed

[GunnerBill]

4 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

With the 18th pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings select: 

 

Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon 

 

 

Reason; The Vikings have a few weaknesses on their roster but their big question mark is in the secondary with both CB and S being a concern. Thieneman is a good all around S who will work best playing centerfield. 
 

@RyanC883 and the Panthers are on the clock 

 

And there goes my 14th and final 1st round grade.

[Virgil]

30 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said:

Great pick! I was going to grab him for the Steelers because I think that Rodgers is completely, officially done. Did you see him against Houston? Often these guys can lose it all at once. 

If I was the GM of the Steelers in the real world I would trade up to take Simpson. There would be nothing to lose. If he sucks and they bottom out they can try again next year.

Once again, great pick!!!

I should have known he wasn’t going to slip past you 

[RyanC883]

With the 19th pick, the Carolina Panthers select Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon. The Panthers have to correct an offense that averaged 18 ppg last season, and adding a weapon to go along with OROY McMillan will start the process of offensive improvement.  The Dallas Cowboys and @LEBills are on the clock.  

 

As an aside, Carolina was considering taking S Thieneman, but he went right before us.  So it made the pick easier.  

Edited April 13 by RyanC883

[No_Matter_What]

17 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

With the 18th pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings select: 

 

Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon 

 

 

Reason; The Vikings have a few weaknesses on their roster but their big question mark is in the secondary with both CB and S being a concern. Thieneman is a good all around S who will work best playing centerfield. 
 

@RyanC883 and the Panthers are on the clock 

How original!

[LEBills]

With the 20th pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys select: 

 

Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

 

With Christian Parker coming over from stints with the Broncos and Eagles the Cowboys had some work to do. After getting McCoy at 12 to act as our Patrick Surtain or Quinyon Mitchell, we add a lynchpin in the center of the defense to be our Jordan Davis.

 

After acquiring Quninnen Williams mid season our run defense drastically improved. This offseason our NT position was filled by rotational players.

 

In adding McDonald, we finish the revamp of our run defense and DLine that we started when we traded away Parsons. He will also keep our linebackers free. Speaking of LB, it was considered but quickly forgotten as Allen, Hill and Rodriguez were not worth a first round pick. 

 

The Steelers and @Bill from NYC are on the clock.

[Sierra Foothills]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

My partner in crime @gonzo1105 and the Kyler Murray led Vikings are on the clock!

 

I knew it!!!

 

International diamond theft and fencing???

 

1 hour ago, gonzo1105 said:

With the 18th pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings select: 

 

Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon 

 

 

Reason; The Vikings have a few weaknesses on their roster but their big question mark is in the secondary with both CB and S being a concern. Thieneman is a good all around S who will work best playing centerfield. 
 

@RyanC883 and the Panthers are on the clock 

 

1 hour ago, No_Matter_What said:

How original!

 

Yep. In an informal survey of 673 mock drafts this year, every single one had Thieneman being selected by the Vikings... true story!

 

[gonzo1105]

43 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

I knew it!!!

 

International diamond theft and fencing???

 

 

 

Yep. In an informal survey of 673 mock drafts this year, every single one had Thieneman being selected by the Vikings... true story!

 

If there was a damn DT or CB worth taking at 18 I would have considered it. McDonald to me is the only DT going round 1 and 18 to me is way too early for him 

[MJS]

Nobody wants to make a trade. Interesting.

[Virgil]

1 hour ago, LEBills said:

With the 20th pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys select: 

 

Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

 

With Christian Parker coming over from stints with the Broncos and Eagles the Cowboys had some work to do. After getting McCoy at 12 to act as our Patrick Surtain or Quinyon Mitchell, we add a lynchpin in the center of the defense to be our Jordan Davis.

 

After acquiring Quninnen Williams mid season our run defense drastically improved. This offseason our NT position was filled by rotational players.

 

In adding McDonald, we finish the revamp of our run defense and DLine that we started when we traded away Parsons. He will also keep our linebackers free. Speaking of LB, it was considered but quickly forgotten as Allen, Hill and Rodriguez were not worth a first round pick. 

 

The Steelers and @Bill from NYC are on the clock.

You suck

[Bill from NYC]

With both top rated quarterbacks gone, this does not shape up well for Pitt. This forces me to go with blockers for the next qb, and I wouldn't be surprised if they have a top 10 pick next season. I think that either Rodgers will retire or he is completely finished.

 

In any event, the Steelers select Monroe Freeling - OT - Georgia

 

The Chargers and @Hermes are on the clock.

[EmotionallyUnstable]

16 minutes ago, Virgil said:

You suck

Yeah the more I watch these things and see the bills sitting at mid 20s the more discouraged I get. I’m starting to lean away from traditional round one philosophy. It goes beyond what everyone says, but it seems to make sense towards taking a player with a higher floor but possibly limited celing who can contribute right away vs a  high ceiling player who may have current flaws and could take years to blossom.

 

In the same sense, I am also more open to selecting a non-premier position player in round 1 because I don’t want the “Coleman” effect as it seems to be happening at WR. Take a player at a premium position, wait for them to be given opportunities and seamingly come up short. 
 

Maybe it’s wrong but as everyone is screaming “Super Bowl now!” I want to go get a guy who can play a ton of snaps and contribute right away. 

[Bill from NYC]

3 hours ago, Virgil said:

I should have known he wasn’t going to slip past you 

Bro, did you see Rodgers against Houston. I mean the Texans have a superb defense no doubt, but Rodgers really looks finished. I am a VERY small bettor and most of my picks are college games but I hope Rodgers does try to play again so I can bet against him. 

 

Some athletes lose it all at once. From where I sit he is done but hey, who knows?

[Hermes]

With the 22nd pick in the TSW mock draft v2.0 the LA Chargers select Olaivavega, G, PSU.

 

We had to be careful not to trip over our own feet we running so fast up to the podium. The guy we had our eyes on slides right into our laps. A classic guard prospect to round out the OL. We're looking to control the ball on offense and dictate how we attack, through the air or ground. This offense will be a wagon.

 

@DallasMac and the Eagles are on the clock

[HoofHearted]

The Seahawks are entertaining offers for anyone looking to get a 5th year option on a player.

[DallasMac]

With the 23rd pick of the 2026 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama.

 

Proctor brings a level of size, power, and physicality that’s hard to find, and we believe he can be a dominant force in our run game.  His ceiling is as high as any lineman in this class, and we’re confident that we can refine the technical areas of his game.  He gives us immediate depth, can play at guard, and is a future starter at tackle.

 

We seriously considered an edge player, but the opportunity to secure a long‑term replacement for Lane Johnson carried too much weight to pass up.  In the end, we felt the drop‑off at OL was steeper and that we can address other needs later in the draft. 

 

The Cleveland Browns and @frostbitmic are on the clock.

[Kirby Jackson]

We might get to the Bills tonight. Well done everyone

[Virgil]

21 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

We might get to the Bills tonight. Well done everyone

Even if we do, I won’t make the poll until tomorrow.  I’m wiped out   

[frostbitmic]

With the 24th pick, the Cleveland Browns select Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

 

The intent was to go with OL here but my top 3 left went in the last 3 picks. Plan B was to go with BPA and on our board that was Avieon.

 

Terrell should contribute from day #1 with elite ball skills and fluid athleticism. 

 

The Bears @EmotionallyUnstable are on the clock

Edited April 14 by frostbitmic

[MrEpsYtown]

OL getting some love here. Good stuff. Still some edge guys and WRs left for the Bills. McDonald going hurts some. But I do think the Bills are in an ok place right now. 

[EmotionallyUnstable]

With the 25th pick, the Chicago Bears select Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

The run on OTs continues as the Bears worry about the lot being picked clean before their two second rounders. An athletic left tackle, Lomu has the frame to become a real pass blocking stalwart for Ben Johnson’s offense. Though a bit lighter in weight, a few deep dish pizzas and NFL training will have him bringing more umpf in the run game for years to come. 
 

We contemplated going secondary or edge to here, but think there will be available guys in round two who we can live with where as we would not feel the same if we passed on Lomu at 25

 

@Virgil and TSW Poll for your BUFFALO

BILLS are on the clock (post-poned until tomorrow since he needs his beauty sleep).