I’ve been selected to dissect Eisner’s latest mock draft. I’ve identified my favorite selections, scheme fits, and the best prospect not selected. I also have some question marks. Let’s dive into The Draft Network’s latest 2026 NFL mock draft.
Favorite Pick: Caleb Downs, SAF, Washington Commanders (No. 7 overall)
The Washington Commanders don’t possess any tone-setters on defense. Dan Quinn’s undisciplined unit is allowing the second-most yards per game (388.8). They’re bad against the pass and run, ranking bottom five in both metrics. Quinn’s defense needs an attitude adjustment, and it starts with a physical defender who can fly around.
Caleb Downs is a versatile ballhawk who generates impact turnovers. The Ohio State playmaker is a natural-born leader who covers sideline to sideline with high football IQ. Downs would be an outstanding fit in a Quinn-led defense that requires a makeover.
Biggest Question Mark: Arvell Reese, EDGE, New York Giants (No. 2 overall)
If the New York Giants are picking at No. 2 overall, they should trade the selection to a QB-needy team willing to move up for Dante Moore. In this scenario, Moore goes one pick later to the New York Jets. That’s a missed opportunity by Joe Schoen (or another GM?) to maximize the situation by acquiring additional capital.
Instead, the Giants take Ohio State hybrid EDGE/LB Arvell Reese. They’re probably moving on from Kayvon Thibodeaux, but would they draft another pass rusher with consecutive top-three picks? Trading this selection and using the capital to build around Jaxson Dart should be the strategy.
Best Scheme Fit: Denzel Boston, WR, Buffalo Bills (No. 24 overall)
The Buffalo Bills’ wide receiving corps is a travesty. The Bills managed just 12 points in their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Josh Allen’s leading receivers were Brandin Cooks and Tyrell Shavers. Major upgrades are needed this offseason.
General manager Brandon Beane seems willing to admit defeat on Keon Coleman. Coleman hasn’t even played a snap in weeks. Denzel Boston is a receiving prospect with a similar frame but with better separation metrics. Boston projects as the X-prototype receiver that the Bills have been trying to add to their offense.
Best Value: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Philadelphia Eagles (No. 23 overall)
Kenyon Sadiq is a top-15 overall prospect in this class. The positional value conversation could definitely make him available later than he should be. In this scenario, the Philadelphia Eagles take advantage by drafting Sadiq at 23rd overall.
The aging Dallas Goedert is on an expiring contract. The Eagles will almost certainly allow him to sign elsewhere in free agency. Howie Roseman needs to get younger and cheaper at that position. Sadiq qualifies as an outstanding potential replacement with a dual-threat skill set that allows him to play in-line.
Best Player Not Selected: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion is a dynamic threat on offense and special teams. Eisner only had four receivers in his mock draft, and Concepcion was the notable exclusion. He was quiet in the Aggies’ playoff loss to Miami, but the explosive playmaker deserves to be higher than No. 65 in our current Draft Network 100 rankings.