2026 NFL Mock Draft Grades: Scoring the Experts
Bleeding Green Nation • • general
Key Points:
- Todd McShay produced the best 2026 NFL mock draft, accurately predicting Ty Simpson to the Rams at 13 and maintaining close accuracy on most picks, especially in the final ten selections.
- Chris Simms had the worst mock draft, with multiple major misses including several first-round players and no Ty Simpson trade prediction, highlighting his struggles as a mock drafter.
- Common correct picks included the Jets selecting David Bailey 2nd overall and the Ravens picking Olaivavega Ioane at 14, while many mocks incorrectly predicted trades involving Ty Simpson.
- Jermod McCoy was widely overestimated in mock drafts, with 26 mocks placing him in the first three rounds despite medical concerns keeping him out until later.
- The BGN Community Mock Draft outperformed many professionals, correctly predicting the Lions' selection of Blake Miller, showing that community efforts can rival expert predictions.
