I called 28 of thirty two players correctly, including correctly matching three teams & players. Let’s recap:

1. RAIDERS- Fernando Mendoza-QB-Indiana- This was a foregone conclusion. Everyone started 1 for 1.
2. JETS- David Bailey-EDGE-Texas Tech- It was him or Reese, couldn’t really go wrong with either.
3. CARDINALS- Jeremiyah Love-RB-Notre Dame- I think they tried to trade down, but I always wondered who would pay that price to move into this spot. Best player available. Called this one correctly.
4. TITANS- Carnell Tate-WR-Ohio State- First curveball. Figured them to go defense, but supporting Ward is a good move.
5. GIANTS- Arvell Reese-LB-Ohio State- Great player, but how many pass rushers do the Giants need?
6. CHIEFS- Mansoor Delane-CB-LSU- Chiefs traded up for him when I think they could’ve had him at 9.
7. COMMANDERS- Sonny Styles-LB-Ohio State- Called this pick. Best player on the board. Perfect fit for Dan Quinn defense.
8. SAINTS- Jordyn Tyson-WR-Arizona State- I had him going here throughout the pre-draft process and switched it up at the end. Saints needed another receiver.
9. BROWNS- Spencer Fano-OT-Utah- Great trade back and still landing their top tackle.
10. GIANTS- Francis Mauigoa-OT-Miami- Bit of a shocker here, but protecting Dart isn’t a bad idea.
11. COWBOYS- Caleb Downs-S-Ohio State- They traded up one spot, but they had to land Downs.
12. DOLPHINS- Kadyn Proctor-OT-Alabama- Don’t love this pick. Feels way too early for Proctor.
13. RAMS- Ty Simpson-QB-Alabama- Way earlier than anyone expected, but I never question Sean McVay and quarterbacks.
14. RAVENS- Olaivavega Ioane-G-Penn State- Another last week change that I should not have made. Ioane to Baltimore made too much sense.
15. BUCCANEERS- Rueben Bain Jr-EDGE-Miami- Steal of the draft so far. Can’t believe Bain fell this far.
16. JETS- Kenyon Sadiq-TE-Oregon- Bit of a surprise here, but Sadiq is insanely talented.
17. LIONS- Blake Miller-OT-Clemson- Detroit going tackle wasn’t a surprise, but going with Miller was. Pretty decent reach, in my opinion.
18. VIKINGS- Caleb Banks-DT-Florida- Worst pick in the first round. He was a mid to late second round guy. Talented, but history of foot problems. First player picked that I didn’t have in the first round.
19. PANTHERS- Monroe Freeling-OT-Georgia- Solid pick, thought he would have gone sooner.
20. EAGLES- Makai Lemon-WR-USC- Philly really wanted him if they traded w/ Dallas for him. Probably signals that AJ Brown is getting traded.
21. STEELERS- Max Iheanachor-OT-Arizona State- Bit earlier than I expected, but Iheanachor had been rising up the boards.
22. CHARGERS- Akheem Mesidor-EDGE-Miami- Great player. Age was the only reason he was still on the board.
23. COWBOYS- Malachi Lawrence-EDGE-Central Florida- Second player taken that I didn’t have going in the first round, but I don’t hate the pick. Lawrence can rush the passer.
24. BROWNS- KC Concepcion-WR-Texas A&M- Browns have had a good first round. Starting tackle and now a top receiver.
25. BEARS- Dillon Thieneman-S-Oregon- Dream pick for my Bears. Never imagined he’d still be on the board.
26. TEXANS- Keylan Rutledge-G-Georgia Tech- Third player I didn’t have going in the first, and they traded up for him. It does fill a need.
27. DOLPHINS- Chris Johnson-CB-San Diego State- Didn’t love Miami’s first pick, but I do love this one, even if they had to trade up for him.
28. PATRIOTS- Caleb Lomu-OT-Utah- Patriots almost had to trade up for the last first round worthy offensive tackle.
29. CHIEFS- Peter Woods-DT-Clemson- Love this pick. Steve Spagnuolo will get the most out of a very talented player.
30. JETS- Omar Cooper Jr-WR-Indiana- Jets moved back into the first round, for their third pick and added another pass catcher.
31. TITANS- Keldric Faulk-EDGE-Auburn- Tennessee jumps back into the first to get their pass rusher.
32. SEAHAWKS- Jadarian Price-RB-Notre Dame- I figured this would be Seattle’s first pick, but I figured they’d trade out of this spot and take him tomorrow.

Players I had in the first round that didn’t get picked

• Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy
• Tennessee CB Colton Hood
• Washington WR Denzel Boston
• Toledo S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren

Best Picks

• Rueben Bain Jr, Tampa Bay- At one point, Bain was projected as a top five pick. Getting him at 15 is great value.
• Dillon Thieneman, Chicago- I had him going 12th to Dallas, never imagined he’d get past Minnesota at 18, thrilled Chicago got him at 25.
• Monroe Freeling, Carolina- He was my number two tackle, when Carolina picked him he was the fifth off the board.
• Olaivavega Ioane, Baltimore– The most obvious player and team match. Baltimore didn’t overthink it like I did.
• Sonny Styles, Washington- Washington was patient and got the perfect player for their defense.

Worst Picks

• Caleb Banks, Minnesota– Late second round grade. Big dude with a history of foot problems. Passed over Thieneman for him.
• Jadarian Price, Seattle– I imagine they tried to trade down. I like the player and the fit, don’t like the value.
• Kadyn Proctor, Miami– Thought it was too early to take such a boom or bust prospect.
• Keylan Rutledge, Houston– Mid second round grade, but worse than that they traded up for him.
• Max Iheanachor, Pittsburgh– Feels like a bit of a panic pick after the Steelers were sniped by Philly for Makai Lemon.

DAY TWO MOCK

Second Round

Third Round