My post combine mock drafts

I did a lot of wheeling and dealing and ended up with this draft plus Buffalo’s 2027 2nd round pick using PFF’s mock draft site.

1(26) Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
2(33) Emanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
3(76) Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
3(99) Zakee Wheatley, S, PSU
4(102) Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
4(105) Kage Casey, T, Boise State
6(213) Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon (nickel)
6(214) James Thompson Jr, DL, Illinois

 

I did this one over breakfast this morning. A lot of trading both down and up to fill needs without reaching.

2(34) Emanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
2(41) Emanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
2(43) Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
2(44) Keionte Scott, CB (nickel), Miami
3(76) Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
5(161) Drew Allar, QB, PSU
7(237) Rayshaun Benny, DL, Michigan

 

This one is designed to: 1. Gain some ammo for next year’s draft, and 2. Provide support for a new starting QB in 2027 (whether a rookie, Howard or someone else). However, I would also expect key contributions in 2026 from the first 3 picks. The downside for 2026 is that I traded Herbig for Dallas’ 2027 3rd, but that was a standalone trade and even without that I came away with the Jets’ 2nd (likely very high 2nd) and the Bills’ 4th for next year. I made the Herbig trade thinking that he will likely depart for free agency anyway. I suppose I could have traded Highsmith instead, and I did not check his trade value in the simulator.

For 2026, Concepcion could be expected to be WR#3 pretty early. Pregnon would likely be an instant, significant upgrade over current roster options for LG, and Rodriguez is a savvy, productive ILB who should be a contributor in 2026 and potential starter in later 2026 or 2027.

Obviously PFF didn’t like my later picks, but eff ‘em.