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A Pro Football Focus seven-round mock for the 2026 NFL Draft projects no trades for the Eagles, headlined by Spencer Fano at 1.23 to bolster tackle, with late‑round adds at safety, WR, CB and edge—including A.J. Haulcy, Skylar Bell, Daylen Everette, Anthony Lucas, Zane Durant, Max Llewelyn, Tanner Koziol and Adam Randall.
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and GM James Gladstone say their second year is calmer and more settled, with established procedures and a clearer draft focus after going 13-4 in Year 1.
Mock Draft 3.0 explores a trade with Arizona that sends the Chargers from No. 22 to No. 34, adds No. 65 and a 2027 fourth-round pick, and targets Chase Bisontis at 34 to upgrade left guard. With the extra third-round capital, Los Angeles then selects Mason Thomas (EDGE) at 55, Keith Abney (CB) at 65, Zachariah Branch (WR) at 86, Gracen Halton (DT) at 123, and Jager Burton (C) at 204, aiming to shore up the interior line, edge depth, and the secondary while fitting coach Mike McDaniel’s scheme.
With Kaleb McGary's retirement leaving the Falcons thin on the offensive line and just four draft picks, Atlanta could pursue a draft-day trade with Kansas City to land a long-term right tackle and potentially secure a 2026 first-round pick, following last year's move that brought James Pearce.
Two weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft, this updated first-round projection runs through the top 32 picks, with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza pegged for the Raiders and a wave of edge, OL and WR prospects ordered to fit a diverse group of teams (Jets, Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns, 49ers, Chiefs, and more). It highlights ongoing fit debates (Rueben Bain Jr. vs. Arvell Reese for the Jets), potential late slips (Caleb Downs, Jordyn Tyson), and the overall value-driven approach in a deep class.
Raiders’ struggles are attributed to a chronic lack of talent across the roster, a revolving door of coaches, and shaky personnel moves, with only Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers standing out; even with the No. 1 pick in 2026 and a splashy free-agent haul, the franchise needs upgrades at the line, defense, and receivers to compete in a tough AFC West.
The IX releases its detailed V2.0 2026 WNBA draft board, ranking prospects on a 20-80 future-value scale and prioritizing clearly defined roles and rotation-ready players over star potential. The list features top prospects like Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Kiki Rice, Azzi Fudd, and Lauren Betts, plus a wide group of international and college players with notes on ceilings, floors, fit, and draft-and-stash considerations. The piece emphasizes a deep class of first-division-ready players, a lack of outright superstars, and a transparent methodology for evaluating pro projections.
An NFL insider floated a blockbuster idea: the Washington Commanders could trade for DK Metcalf to give quarterback Jayden Daniels a top playmaker, arguing Seattle might bite given Metcalf’s down year and a hefty contract. The proposed package — a third-round pick this year and a 2027 fifth-rounder — hinges on Pittsburgh’s stance and market dynamics, making it seem unlikely. Washington has been cautious this offseason, focusing on free-agent signings to bolster the defense and planning to address quarterback through the draft, with the option to bring back veteran receivers like Deebo Samuel if money permits. In short, the Metcalf splash is intriguing but appears improbable.
Wizards released three early Secrets of Strixhaven spoilers: Together as One looks like the best of the bunch but may only see play in Limited or Commander rather than Standard; Heated Argument and Banishing Betrayal are draft fodder with limited competitive value; more spoilers arrive with tomorrow’s debut livestream, including Emeritus of Ideation, as the set looms large.
A speculative mock draft envisions every first-round pick being traded, outlining which teams would swap spots and which players would land in new slots to illustrate how draft capital could drive bold moves ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Rob Schneider urged reinstating a two-year mandatory military draft for 18-year-olds, with options to serve overseas or at home, arguing it would unite Americans and instill discipline. The piece notes the draft ended in 1972 and that men 18–25 must register with the Selective Service; the White House says a draft isn’t currently planned, though options remain on the table amid tensions with Iran.
Comedian Rob Schneider, who has never served in the military, called for a universal two-year national draft, proposing service could be overseas or domestically; the piece notes the irony of a public figure urging conscription while avoiding military service himself and ties his stance to Donald Trump.
In a six-round mock using a simulator, the New York Giants execute two aggressive trades: down from No. 5 to gain No. 9 and No. 29 in Round 1 for Sonny Styles and Omar Cooper, then again down from No. 37 to No. 40 to add 109 in Round 4. The Giants then select Emmanuel Pregnon (OG), Julian Neal (CB), Chris McClellan (DT), Tim Keenan (DT), Travis Burke (OT), and Adam Randall (RB), modeling a depth-focused, trade-heavy Harbaugh-era plan. Chiefs receive picks in the swaps.
The NBA is weighing broader draft-lottery concepts to curb tanking (expanding to 18 or 22 teams with new odds schemes), but critics say these proposals miss the point, could harm small and mid-market teams by devaluing top picks, add complexity for fans, and won’t stop tanking, as teams will chase generational stars regardless and the league’s TV deals keep the lottery as a headline event.
Sports Illustrated’s Gilberto Manzano argues it’s vital for the Ravens to add an impact wide receiver in the draft to complement Lamar Jackson, with mock projections linking Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon and Carnell Tate to Baltimore at No. 14. The piece also notes the Ravens’ existing WRs (Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker) and mentions a potential center need after Tyler Linderbaum, plus D.J. Reader visiting as a free-agent option, highlighting Baltimore’s ongoing roster reshaping ahead of the draft and free agency.