ESPN: Caleb in the first round

[Donatello Cat]

Unfortunately, not our own Caleb Tiernan. But, they project 3 other Calebs to be taken in the first round!

This is surely going to be a banner year for Calebs in the draft. (And that's to say nothing of the Kalebs!)

2026 NFL mock draft: Yates' first-round pick predictions

Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.

www.espn.com

 

[CatManTrue]

Unfortunately, not our own Caleb Tiernan. But, they project 3 other Calebs to be taken in the first round!

This is surely going to be a banner year for Calebs in the draft. (And that's to say nothing of the Kalebs!)

2026 NFL mock draft: Yates' first-round pick predictions

Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.

www.espn.com

Some mocks have our own Caleb as a late fist round draft pick. One had him to the Patriots, which would be really nice.

Hope he lands with a winner. It sucks that Skoronski is stuck on the Titans with a QB who looks like a likely bust (Ward).

 

[Hungry Jack]

soon we will have 3, perhaps even 4, Wildcats playing OL in the league.

 

[prez77]

soon we will have 3, perhaps even 4, Wildcats playing OL in the league.

O-Line has been where the NU football stardom has really been over the years. The recent first rounders now in the League, but before that, Chris Hinton long-time star, Jack Rudnay - multiple pro-bowler at center for the Chiefs, Cas Banascek multiple pro bowler back in the 60s. Long careers for Streif and O'Dwyer.

 

[docrugby1]

Did anyone ever see Jack Rudnay's disappearing magic trick ?

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Did anyone ever see Jack Rudnay's disappearing magic trick ?

Mrs. Rudnay did

 

[techtim72]

Mrs. Rudnay did

That's the difference between you and me CSC. I was tempted but you brought the hammer. Touche!

 

[NJCat]

O-Line has been where the NU football stardom has really been over the years. The recent first rounders now in the League, but before that, Chris Hinton long-time star, Jack Rudnay - multiple pro-bowler at center for the Chiefs, Cas Banascek multiple pro bowler back in the 60s. Long careers for Streif and O'Dwyer.

And 2-time Super Bowl winner Trai Essex....

Don't forget that guy named Blake.

 

[CatManTrue]

And 2-time Super Bowl winner Trai Essex....

Don't forget that guy named Blake.

Ike Ndukwe played in the NFL for years and now has a role in the Lions organization, doing work on the fan experience front.

Matt Ulrich (RIP) also won a Super Bowl with the Colts.

Austin King was a center for a few years and is now coaching on the Broncos with Strief & Ayeni.

It is sad what happened to the OL under Fitz. We had some exceptional linemen over the years but it was a detrimental unit compared to the squads under Barnett, Walker, and now Braun…

 

[CatManTrue]

It looks like Tiernan might project as a guard similar to Skoronski, after his arm length and wing span were “too short”.

Then again, the Patriots may be negging him to drop his draft value.

“
T/G Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern (Consensus Ranking: 65)
Along with Dunker, Tiernan is another college tackle who could move inside to guard at the next level. The Northwestern product measured in with 32 ¼" arms and a 79.5" wingspan at the combine, which puts him below the tackle threshold. Although he didn't run the 40-yard dash, Tiernan's jumps were great (35.5" vert, 98th percentile at OG) and he looked good going through drill work. On film, Tiernan looks like a refined prospect with smooth footwork, a stout anchor, and great hand-fighting skill. His measurables might not allow him to stick at tackle, but he could probably play tackle in a pinch or be a starting guard. Tiernan could be a day-two target for the Patriots as a possible tackle-guard flex who could settle at left guard.”

13 Standouts From Offensive Line Workouts at the NFL Combine

Although the Patriots made strides in the trenches last season, there are several intriguing options in the 2026 NFL Draft to continue upgrading the offensive line.

www.patriots.com

 

[CatManTrue]

Caleb sure can jump though!

Caleb Tiernan records 9'3" broad, 35.5" vertical jump at 2026 combine

Northwestern Wildcats tackle Caleb Tiernan records a 9'3" broad jump and 35.5" vertical jump at 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

www.nfl.com

 

[AdamOnFirst]

A second round immediate starting guard who is capable of being a backup tackle is a pretty good get!

 

[CatManTrue]

A second round immediate starting guard who is capable of being a backup tackle is a pretty good get!

#72 on the field, #1 in our hearts