The 2026 Draft Thread - 1st Round - 7th overall

skinsinparadise said:
14 is a tough spot. Just looked at the Athletic mock. If its 14, what's left are McCoy, Sadiq, Thieneman. For me then its McCoy. But in that case, I'd try to trade down again because I don't think there is much of a difference with those range of players and the next group
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Yes, I may be okay with a move back but 14 is further than comfortable for me
 
skinsinparadise said:
14 is a tough spot. Just looked at the Athletic mock. If its 14, what's left are McCoy, Sadiq, Thieneman. For me then its McCoy. But in that case, I'd try to trade down again because I don't think there is much of a difference with those range of players and the next group
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I do think McCoy is an excellent prospect. If WR is the focus, I wonder how much of a separation there is between Tate and Lemon from a grading standpoint.

#14 is basically at the outer edge of the range I am comfortable with. I thought about a trade back to the Vikings at #17 but the truth is there is a clear dropoff by the time that pick comes around
 
method man said:
I do think McCoy is an excellent prospect. If WR is the focus, I wonder how much of a separation there is between Tate and Lemon from a grading standpoint.

#14 is basically at the outer edge of the range I am comfortable with. I thought about a trade back to the Vikings at #17 but the truth is there is a clear dropoff by the time that pick comes around
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Lemon was gone in that scenario.
 
I know that fans want to win now and the team wants to contend before JD's next contract, but a trade down netting a other 1st next year would be tempting
 
Canuck said:
I know that fans want to win now and the team wants to contend before JD's next contract, but a trade down netting a other 1st next year would be tempting
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I get what you are saying. I don't however see Peters and DQ both surviving that move. It is more than the fans that will need to see this team make real strides
 
I seriously doubt a team will offer their first for 2027, supposedly a historically good draft, to move up in a relatively weak draft.

So many are saying asking around don't expect many teams looking to trade up and if they do it won't be for a big haul.
 
skinsinparadise said:
I seriously doubt a team will offer their first for 2027, supposedly a historically good draft, to move up in a relatively weak draft.

So many are saying asking around don't expect many teams looking to trade up and if they do it won't be for a big haul.
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You are probably right, but for once, I'd like to be the team they are talking about when they say, "how in the world did they pull that off?"
 
The Violent Femmes love this time of year.
 
skinsinparadise said:
Lemon was gone in that scenario.
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Got it. I’m taking McCoy then

I think the disappointment with the pick would be all the draft capital we’ve burned at CB since 2023. McCoy feels like a very solid bet to be a CB1 in this league.

I get Daronte’s scheme doesn’t emphasize corners but I’m not sure how much I care given he may not be here beyond 2026
 
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Conn said:
The thing with us is, it’s not even just “position value” as in any argument that slot WR’s are worth less than an outside WR. There are schemes where that isn’t true. But it’s our understanding that we’ll be going heavy very often, 12/13 personnel at a much higher rate.

So it’s arguable whether we can even salvage value from the past McCaffrey/Lane slot guy picks, never mind a much higher cost slot stud in Lemon. If they don’t think Lemon can start outside (not only as a receiver, but holding his own as a run blocker) in 12/13 personnel then it’s a question how much he’d even be on the field.

Not to mention that Okonkwo can flex out as a jumbo slot at times when we go from 12 to 11 personnel.

So even outside of theoretical value, it’s about the real value of snaps, production, and role for us. This staff wants to save their jobs and they’re going to want to draft a player who is going to play a LOT if at all possible

And I say that as someone who, if Lemon isn’t a total weirdo, thinks he may be the best 2026 WR prospect in a vacuum.
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This is a really good point.

I think Quinn said McCaffery could play outside, and they were trying him at all 3 spots.

I made the point last year they just needed to pick a spot for him and let him work in one place.

Maybe if they draft Lemon, that’s what they do.

Lane is not an outside guy, but with his speed, you can find ways to get him snaps in creative ways.

Lemon would be way down my list of prospects, however.

But if he’s the best offensive skill position player then you say screw it and pick him.
 
It would propbably take a team in the latter half trading up for Love or a pass rusher if they fell. Maybe MIN or LAR?
 
Canuck said:
I know that fans want to win now and the team wants to contend before JD's next contract, but a trade down netting a other 1st next year would be tempting
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It would be nice, but supposedly this is an unlikely year to trade down and receive future draft capital.
 
Riggo44 said:
The Violent Femmes love this time of year.
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Could be that. Also just from thinking about all the past drafts, the last two weeks or so there are usually some shifts. I can see Styles going top 5.

Tate is harder unless its the Giants. The Cards don't need a WR, arguably the Titans are OK at WR. Going #2 seems a bit crazy to me.
 
I wonder if they don't get Love, will they draft another RB on day 2, wait til day 3 or watch for cuts after the draft.

I know, there is no player that matches Love by a long shot, but I do like Coleman but he surely won't reach 71
 
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DWinzit said:
I wonder if they don't get Love, will they draft another RB on day 2, wait til day 3 or watch for cuts after the draft.

I know, there is no player that matches Love by a long shot, but I do like Coleman but he surely won't reach 71
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I hope not. Our running back situation is pretty good. Unless it's a clear and significant upgrade there are other areas that need help more.
 
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