Mocking the first round of the draft

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Mocking the first round of the draft

Playing out the scenarios for every team in the first round

Oliver Connolly

Apr 13, 2026

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Jon & I mock draft — yes, that’s right, mock draft — the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, mixing what we would do with some of the more realistic outcomes for each team in Round One.

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