2026 Super Duper Mock Draft Thread - Show Us Your Mocks

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

At this time, 22 years ago, Philip Rivers was projected to be a 3rd round draft pick. He ended up being selected 4th overall.

My point is that player evaluations can change-- and pretty drastically-- between Point A (pre-combine) and Point B (day of the draft).

So I try to curb my enthusiasm about particular prospects until a couple of weeks before draft day, when the picture is much more in focus.

The Bolts have a handful of holes to fill, and the talent distribution of this particular draft class would suggest that the BPA at #22 could be IOL. Possibly Edge. Or maybe DT. And we can't rule out WR.

IMO, this is great news: The guy that Joe Hortiz selects at #22 is practically guaranteed to be a plug-'n-play upgrade-- a huge one-- at a gaping position of need.

It's not a stretch that a Top 15 talent could slide to #22. So much the better. It's such a relief to have a GM, in Joe Hortiz, that we can trust not to blow it!

[Maniaque 6]

Don't want a Wr or a CB at 22
It's a draft for OL or DL in 2 first round

[Boltjolt]

At this time, 22 years ago, Philip Rivers was projected to be a 3rd round draft pick. He ended up being selected 4th overall.

My point is that player evaluations can change-- and pretty drastically-- between Point A (pre-combine) and Point B (day of the draft).

So I try to curb my enthusiasm about particular prospects until a couple of weeks before draft day, when the picture is much more in focus.

The Bolts have a handful of holes to fill, and the talent distribution of this particular draft class would suggest that the BPA at #22 could be IOL. Possibly Edge. Or maybe DT. And we can't rule out WR.

IMO, this is great news: The guy that Joe Hortiz selects at #22 is practically guaranteed to be a plug-'n-play upgrade-- a huge one-- at a gaping position of need.

It's not a stretch that a Top 15 talent could slide to #22. So much the better. It's such a relief to have a GM, in Joe Hortiz, that we can trust not to blow it!

So what you are saying is we shouldn't do mocks until March

And you are right. All this talk from end of season on up to the draft means nothing lol. These lame simulators aren't right and then a guy runs a fast 40 and a shutte, leaps tall buildings in a single bound.....😄
Then go back to the tape

[Critty]

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[Chargers8491]

One for fun:

22. Caleb Banks, DT Florida
55. T.J. Parker, Edge Clemson
86. Jacob Rodriguez, LB TTU
123. Zakee Wheatley, S Penn State
203. Pat Coogan, Center Indiana
214. Riley Nowakowski, TE Indiana

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

So what you are saying is we shouldn't do mocks until March

I'm saying it's more like... being 10 years old, and trying to pick your future wife from among your 5th grade classmates.

It's difficult to make accurate projections, that far in ad***** of the wedding day. Know what I'm saying?

[Critty]

I'm saying it's more like... being 10 years old, and trying to pick your future wife from among your 5th grade classmates.

It's difficult to make accurate projections, that far in ad***** of the wedding day. Know what I'm saying?

Your are never going win a Superbowl by picking a wife from your 5th grade class. There is a lot more talent available to choose from nationwide at the college level.

[Boltnut]

Don't want a Wr or a CB at 22
It's a draft for OL or DL in 2 first round

IDL you can get via free agency... relatively cheap.
OL you can get in the 2nd or 3rd round.
Edge, WR, CB are guys you go after in Round 1.

Both QJ and CB Jackson will be free agents after 2026.

[Jack Burton]

22. OT MONROE FREELING GEORGIA
55. EDGE GABE JACAS ILLINOIS
86. CB WILL LEE TEXAS A&M
123. RB DEMOND CLAIBORNE WAKE FOREST
203. ILB AIDEN FISHER INDIANA
214. TE SAM ROUSH STANFORD

[electricgold]

22.
Akheem MesidorEDGE Miami (FL)
55.
Chase BisontisOG Texas A&M
86.
Beau StephensOG Iowa
123.
Harold Perkins Jr.LB LSU
203.
Chip TrayanumRB Toledo
214.
Noah ThomasWR Georgia

[dmac_bolt]

22.
Akheem MesidorEDGE Miami (FL)
55.
Chase BisontisOG Texas A&M
86.
Beau StephensOG Iowa
123.
Harold Perkins Jr.LB LSU
203.
Chip TrayanumRB Toledo
214.
Noah ThomasWR Georgia

Those first two were Poppers first mock if I recall correctly

[electricgold]

Those first two were Poppers first mock if I recall correctly

I can see why he selected both! They could be day one starters here, especially if Mack leaves. Mesidor is a disruptor!

Bisontis seems like the perfect OG for MM's system! Probably won't be there when we pick in the 2nd!