'26 NFL Draft Day 1 thread

Nittering Nabob

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I just learned that ex-PSU coach Stacy Collins was the one who convinced/recruited Vega to PSU.

Stacy came from and went back to Boise State.
 

Pa$ky859

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My Bengals got Sexy Dexy but could have had Caleb Downs at 10.

I think I’m ok with it.
 

Tom McAndrew

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Picks so far:

1. Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. NY Jets: David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech
3. Cardinals: Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
4. Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
5. NY Giants: Arvell Reese, DE, Ohio State
6. KC Chiefs (from Cleveland): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
7. Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
8. Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
9. Cleveland (from KC Chiefs): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
10. NY Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
11. Cowboys (from Miami): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
12. Miami (from Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
13. LA Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
14. Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, PSU
15. Buccaneers: Rueben Bain, DE, Miami
16. NY Jets (from Indianapolis): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
18. Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
19. Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
20. Eagles (from Cowboys): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
 
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Tom McAndrew

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Picks so far:

1. Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. NY Jets: David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech
3. Cardinals: Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
4. Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
5. NY Giants: Arvell Reese, DE, Ohio State
6. KC Chiefs (from Cleveland): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
7. Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
8. Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
9. Cleveland (from KC Chiefs): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
10. NY Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
11. Cowboys (from Miami): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
12. Miami (from Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
13. LA Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
14. Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, PSU
15. Buccaneers: Rueben Bain, DE, Miami
16. NY Jets (from Indianapolis): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
18. Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
19. Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
20. Eagles (from Cowboys): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
21. Steelers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
22. Chargers: Akeem Mesidor, DE, Miami
23. Cowboys (from Eagles): Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF
 
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Haven’t paid much attention to this year’s draft prospects. Who is a comp for Lemon? I liked how fired up he was to be drafted, but didn’t follow SC much at all
The Eagles have AB Brown and Davonte Smith at WR. Why draft another? Is one of those guys leaving?
 

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Haven’t paid much attention to this year’s draft prospects. Who is a comp for Lemon? I liked how fired up he was to be drafted, but didn’t follow SC much at all
He's a physical slot receiver...he's a weird dude but it was him or the two OTs that went in the 4 picks before us. After that there's a drop. Philly made a nice move
 
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Pa$ky859

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I think the Bengals got fleeced personally. Burrow should be begging to get out of Cincy.
Maybe. I think Burrow is leaving anyway in the next 2-3 years. The window is win now. If they can’t get back to Super Bowl contention, Chase & Burrow will is want out.

Not sure a rookie or Caleb Downs type is best in the short run.
 

Tom McAndrew

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Complete Round 1:

1. Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. NY Jets: David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech
3. Cardinals: Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
4. Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
5. NY Giants: Arvell Reese, DE, Ohio State
6. KC Chiefs (from Cleveland): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
7. Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
8. Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
9. Cleveland (from KC Chiefs): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
10. NY Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
11. Cowboys (from Miami): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
12. Miami (from Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
13. LA Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
14. Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, PSU
15. Buccaneers: Rueben Bain, DE, Miami
16. NY Jets (from Indianapolis): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
18. Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
19. Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
20. Eagles (from Cowboys): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
21. Steelers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
22. Chargers: Akeem Mesidor, DE, Miami
23. Cowboys (from Eagles): Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF
24. Browns (from Jaxsonville): KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
25. Bears: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
26. Texans: Ceylon Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
27. Miami (from San Fran): Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
28. Patriots (from Houston via Buffalo): Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
29. KC Chiefs (from LA Rams): Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
30. NY Jets (from Denver, via Miami & San Fran): Omar Cooper, WR, Indiaina
31. Titans (from New England via Buffalo): Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
32. Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
 

LafayetteBear

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The Cowgirls are owning Round #1
Getting Downs at No. 11 was definitely a steal for the 'Boys, but I gotta give the most props to the Jets. David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, and Omar Cooper looks to be a really good draft. All three will probably start as rookies, and Sadiq is just a physical freak. I can't believe I am in the position of offering praise to the frickin' Jets. How often do they do something to merit praise from anyone?