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NFL Draft analyst for ESPN projects tonight's first 32 NFL draft picks, one last time
Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:33 am
Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:33 am
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Field Yates Projects Round 1
1. Las Vegas Raiders
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. New York Jets
David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
3. Arizona Cardinals
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
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6. Cleveland Browns
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
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12. Dallas Cowboys
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
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17. Detroit Lions
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
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20. Dallas Cowboys (via GB)
Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn
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25. Chicago Bears
R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
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29. Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR)
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
30. Arizona Cardinals (via projected trade with MIA through DEN)
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
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Mel Kiper's Draft-Day Notebook
• Two of the hottest names coming out of my calls around the league: Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood (appears to be a solid first-rounder now) and Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis (could sneak in late in Round 1).
• Among the hottest Day 3 sleepers? Remember these names Saturday: Texas A&M defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim, Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg and UConn receiver Skyler Bell.
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If tweet fails to load, click here.Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:44 am to LSU Patrick
who is Mel Kiper gonna freak out about this draft?
Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:46 am to paperwasp
quote:When did they start drafting RBs in the top 10 again?
3. Arizona Cardinals
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:47 am to paperwasp
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1. Las Vegas Raiders
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Hmmm
He had a great season and deserve the accolades, but a lot of it was great coaching and system. I do not know if he has the physical tools to be a great NFL QB, especially in the #1 spot behind the Raiders OL.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:48 am to nicholastiger
I'll be shocked if the Chiefs pick a safety at 9. They have told PM that they are committing to building a better run game. I doubt PM plays the 1st 4 games of the season. They also still need a WR1.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 11:54 am to LSU Patrick
If the Dolphins snag the OT from Da U, I'll be happy. But, if you know anything about the Miami franchise, you know we'll frick it up.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:11 pm to Crash Bandicoot
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When did they start drafting RBs in the top 10 again?
Love is pretty special
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:18 pm to paperwasp
Jordyn Tyson to the Saints?

Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:18 pm to Crash Bandicoot
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When did they start drafting RBs in the top 10 again?
Love would go #1 if he wasn’t a RB. The best player in the draft
This post was edited on 4/23/26 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:19 pm to paperwasp
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Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Who?
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:20 pm to skrayper
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He had a great season and deserve the accolades, but a lot of it was great coaching and system.
He had a great season the year before with Cal. He is not a system quarterback at all.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:42 pm to TideSaint
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Jordyn Tyson to the Saints?
I know they need a WR but that is a reach especially if a talent like Caleb Downs is available.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:46 pm to paperwasp
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29. Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR)
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
I sooooo hope this happens !
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:49 pm to paperwasp
Only 7 first round SEC picks is very telling.
The NIL is destroying SEC rosters.
There was a time Alabama, LSU, and Georgia were putting 9-10 in alone.
A lot of dudes already on SEC rosters used their position to get paid and quit caring about football.
The NIL is destroying SEC rosters.
There was a time Alabama, LSU, and Georgia were putting 9-10 in alone.
A lot of dudes already on SEC rosters used their position to get paid and quit caring about football.
This post was edited on 4/23/26 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:57 pm to paperwasp
Really wish Proctor would fall to 28, but given how unlikely that is, Lance Z has the Texans trading back out of the 1st round. And, of all the analysts, he's the most plugged in around here.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 12:58 pm to crimsoncoded94
quote:Coaching has never been at more of a premium.
A lot of dudes already on SEC rosters used their position to get paid and quit caring about football.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 1:03 pm to paperwasp
Heard the Cowboys might try to trade up to 3 to get Love.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 1:03 pm to Crash Bandicoot
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3. Arizona Cardinals
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
When did they start drafting RBs in the top 10 again?
idk but it seems insane for me. Love is really good, don't get me wrong, but he doesn't come across as a Barkley, McCaffrey, Henry(who wasn't picked in the 1st) etc etc
I thought that Jenty being picked so high was ridiculous too.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 1:06 pm to paperwasp
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