NFL Draft Overall draft analysis / grades 2026

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I know, they’re meaningless, but since we did well ...

Kiper, right after the draft, gave us an A+ last year, sighting Graham, Schwes, and Fannin (and of course, he's a massive Sanders fan).
He was right, and is tooting his own horn about his 2025 grade on us.

(apparently the host city Steelers fans are whining about their draft … that’s a shame)

 

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We shit. I make a X laden initial post, then this sumbitch comes out with a summary table.

 

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Dane Brugler put us at #1 as well, saying…

“Favorite pick: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

The Browns found outstanding value with each pick while also attacking key needs. Landing Emmanuel McNeil-Warren outside the top 50 was tremendous value, and both wide receivers will have opportunities. But I’ll go back to their first pick (acquired in a trade back that also netted Cleveland an extra Day 2 pick). Fano has rare movement ability for his size, top-tier football IQ and competitive toughness, plus he can play multiple spots on the line.


Day 3 pick who could surprise: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati

Justin Jefferson is an ascending player with big-time speed; tight end Carsen Ryan has “make it” traits; center Parker Brailsford is undersized but has tremendous movement skills. However, Royer has an opportunity to make an immediate impact, with a skill set that favorably complements Harold Fannin Jr.”

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“2026 NFL Draft team-by-team rankings: Best and worst classes, from 1 to 32”

2026 NFL Draft team-by-team rankings: Best and worst classes, from 1 to 32 — The Athletic

This is my version of draft grades — ranking the draft hauls from 1 to 32.

apple.news

 

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Tony Grossi summarizing the trade back from 6th overall to 9th. By moving back just 3 spots, the Browns received

• Spencer Fano, OT
• Austin Barber, OT
• 2027 4th rounder (Seahawks)
• 2027 4th rounder (Giants)

 

[The Haymaker]

I know, they’re meaningless, but since we did well ...

you couldn't rank #2 last year.he had a college team around him with zero prep. (not MG lol)
this year he gets an NFL team & reps.
watch till the end,roll the tape

 

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From X

Teams treated '27 picks like gold during draft weekend.
Only three '27 picks from the rounds 1-5 were traded.
Two of them were acquired by Andrew Berry

1. Eagles sent a '27 third to Minny in Jonathan Greenard deal
2. Giants sent '27 fourth to the Browns to get Fields
3. Seattle sent a '27 fourth to the Browns for a '26 fifth

 

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I guess our first-four drafted players (Fano, KC, Boston, & EMW) were in Daniel Jeremiah's top 24, and Dane Brugler's top 26.
Two very respected evaluators.

 

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Just book keeping here. Wanted to do the summary once and for all for future reference

Round 1

• Pick 9 overall: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (acquired via draft-day trade with the Chiefs)
• Pick 24 overall: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M (acquired via trade with the Jaguars)

Round 2

• Pick 39 overall: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
• Pick 58 overall: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo (acquired via trade with the 49ers)

Round 3

• Pick 86 overall: Austin Barber, OT, Florida (trade up w/ Chargers, using the Chiefs acquired pick)

Round 5

• Pick 141 overall: Tytus Howard, RT, Alabama State (via pre-draft trade)
• Pick 146 overall: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
• Pick 149 overall: Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama (acquired via the Joe Flacco trade)
• Pick 170 overall: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati (acquired from Broncos, draft-day trade)

Round 6

• Pick 182 overall: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas (acquired from Broncos draft-day trade)

Round 7

• Pick 248 overall: Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU

2027

• 4th round pick - Seahawks (draft-day trade)
• 4th round pick - Giants (draft-day trade)

 

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From X:

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reveals the pivotal moment that sealed the Browns-Chiefs draft trade, detailing how Andrew Berry finalized the deal after one key question to Kansas City.

"Veach’s offer came after the Giants took Reese, putting Cleveland on the clock. It’d include the top-100 pick (No. 74) that Berry coveted, plus a fifth-round sweetener (No. 148). The trade-off on the draft value chart—the picks Browns were getting add to 1,602 points, the sixth pick is worth 1,600—was just about perfect. But Berry asked for one thing to push the deal past the goal line. He wanted to know whether Kansas City would be taking an offensive or defensive player. Veach answered defense. Berry agreed to the terms. The Browns have their left tackle."

 

[The Haymaker]

Day 3 pick who could surprise: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati

hes a great #2 TE who can start If needed.a fast,nimble ball catcher

 

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