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McShay's Mock Draft 5.0 has the Giants pursuing an offense-first build after the Dexter Lawrence trade, projecting Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) at No. 5 and Francis Mauigoa (Miami) at No. 10, with other linked targets like Jordyn Tyson, Caleb Downs and Vega Ioane fueling debate about New York's evolving roster strategy around Jaxson Dart and the run game.
With the 17th pick, the Detroit Lions are at the center of trade-up rumors as multiple teams behind them reportedly want an offensive tackle; Detroit could trade up to secure one or pivot to another position, per insights from Todd McShay and Ian Rapoport.
ESPN NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay wavers on the Jets and Cardinals top picks while promoting FanDuel prop bets tied to his reporting, drawing scrutiny over a potential conflict between his forecasting and betting partnerships as he revises projections and cites league rumors.
Todd McShay’s third 2026 mock draft has the Chiefs taking CB Mansoor Delane at No. 9, edge Gabe Jacas at No. 29 (via LAR), and WR Chris Brazzell II at No. 40, pairing a polished top corner with a disruptive pass rusher and a big-play receiver as KC rebuilds its defense and receiving corps after departures.
McShay’s latest top-100 shows three Steelers-meeting prospects slipping after the Combine: Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy (No. 23) skipped testing due to a torn ACL and has drawn scrutiny of his pre-draft process, Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields (No. 49) for a 4.61 40, and Texas Tech DT Lee Hunter (No. 47) for poor combine numbers despite strong late-season tape; Pittsburgh still needs cornerback and defensive-line depth, leaving these players as potential targets in the draft’s later rounds.
NFL draft analyst Todd McShay says Jeremiyah Love is unlikely to fall to the Chiefs at No. 9, predicting he’ll go in the top five after a standout Combine showing. With Love unlikely to reach KC without a costly trade up, the Chiefs are nudged toward alternatives in free agency or later in the draft (e.g., Kenneth Walker Jr., Travis Etienne, Jonah Coleman, Jadarian Price) to address the running-back position.
Todd McShay expressed strong approval of Penn State's decision to fire head coach James Franklin after a disappointing season, criticizing his leadership style, and suggested Brian Hartline as a potential replacement, while noting the controversy over Franklin's $49 million buyout.
Todd McShay criticized New York Jets owner Woody Johnson following the firing of general manager Joe Douglas, suggesting that the team's struggles are due to ownership issues rather than management. McShay argued that if the Jets couldn't succeed with Douglas and the current roster, the problem lies with Johnson's decisions. The Jets, who had Super Bowl aspirations, are now facing their 14th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.
Over the past 10 drafts, the Baltimore Ravens have had a successful track record with their first-round picks, boasting five first team All-Pro seasons, 15 Pro Bowl seasons, 40 seasons as starters, and a Weighted Career Approximate Value (wAV) of 428, ranking them as the best team in first-round drafting over the past decade. Comparing their picks to those of mock draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay reveals differences due to the experts' inability to account for real-time draft night changes, but their selections are not entirely off-base.
ESPN's Todd McShay has released his "way-too-early" mock draft for the 2024 NFL Draft, projecting every first-round pick. The class is currently headlined by USC's Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams, with several other quarterbacks also in the mix. McShay also sees potential in pass-catchers, edge rushers, cornerbacks, and offensive tackles. However, this is an extremely early prediction, and a lot can change with an entire college season and pre-draft process ahead.
The Chicago Bears drafted South Carolina defensive tackle Zacch Pickens on Day 2 of the NFL draft, and according to ESPN's Todd McShay, he is the "steal of the draft" for the team. Pickens is known for his physicality in the run game and high ceiling as a pass rusher, and he will become an important piece in the Bears' defensive line quickly upon arrival in Chicago. The Bears recorded the fewest number of sacks in the league last season and pressured the quarterback the least amongst all other NFL teams.
NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, and Daniel Jeremiah made their predictions for the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, but the chaotic night saw unexpected trades and picks. Jeremiah fared the best with six correct picks, while McShay had four, Peter King had two, and Kiper had only one. Kiper was also the only one to predict the Eagles taking Robinson, which did not happen. Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, touted by Kiper as a top-five pick, was not selected by any team in the first round.
ESPN's Todd McShay has released his final mock draft for the 2023 NFL Draft, projecting all 31 picks in the first round. The Carolina Panthers are predicted to select first overall, having acquired the pick from the Chicago Bears. The mock draft includes potential trades and surprises, with uncertainty surrounding the quarterback positions. The actual draft will take place on Thursday night.
ESPN Draft analyst Todd McShay thinks the Chicago Bears could trade back in the NFL Draft if Jalen Carter is off the board, potentially targeting defensive lineman help. The Bears have needs on both sides of the ball, with an offensive tackle to protect Justin Fields or someone who can disrupt opponent's pass game.
ESPN's Todd McShay believes the Dallas Cowboys could trade up to select Texas running back Bijan Robinson in the upcoming NFL draft, as the team is "obsessed" with finding a running back to complement Tony Pollard. Robinson is ranked as the second-best player in the draft by McShay, and he could fill a Christian McCaffrey-esque role as both a powerful runner and a legitimate receiving threat. However, trading up to get Robinson would come at a cost for the Cowboys in later rounds.