Tony Pauline’s 2026 NFL Mock Draft 4.0

[strato]

10 hours ago, raleigh-panther said:

yep 

Best ability is availability in the nfl

I’m not big on “a’wishin and a’hopin “ that the player will be touched by Jesus for a sustainable nfl career

if they  can’t hold up in a shorter college season, how on earth can they hold up under 17 games a year and almost year rd training in the nfl

there are plenty of good players without issues, pick one of them 

There are enough guys with clean health/injury histories that can’t stay healthy in the NFL you don’t need to chase oft injured talent. 

[CPF4LIFE]

If we take a receiver i hope it's Cooper.

[Murph]

Hate taking receivers 3 years in a row on day 1. 

[45catfan]

So the two guys I originally wanted all the way back in December, that were projected around pick 20 are now mocked to go #3 and #5 overall; Bailey and Styles, respectively.  Go figure.

[MHS831]

On 4/3/2026 at 6:48 PM, Jon Snow said:

"If he can stay healthy". Let that sink in for a minute and tell me that sounds like a first round pick. 

Exactly--"Durability is the major concern. He has a history of injuries, including a torn ACL, MCL, and PCL from his time at Colorado, and has never played a full season at the collegiate level."

How did it work with Brooks?  For their needs (Coker, Legette, and TMac are larger WRs), Concepcion (Z Receiver who can play slot) makes more sense.  But when I see Carnell Tate falling to 16--for the record, I would not take Concepcion if trading back is an option.  I am thinking we should let teams know who might be interested in the draft's QB 2 that we are open for business.

Note that they have the Panthers NOT taking Freeling (OT) or Thienemen (S) or the DTs McDonald or Woods.  The draft, to me, seems to drop off around the 14th pick--trade back if you can.

Edited April 5 by MHS831

[MHS831]

38 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

So the two guys I originally wanted all the way back in December, that were projected around pick 20 are now mocked to go #3 and #5 overall; Bailey and Styles, respectively.  Go figure.

It means you have a good eye and are in the wrong business.

 

[PleaseCutStewart]

Looks like another mock draft guy that is completely clueless.

I feel confident we aren't taking a WR at 19 that is made of glass and will be lucky to play like half the games each season 

[PleaseCutStewart]

10 hours ago, 45catfan said:

So the two guys I originally wanted all the way back in December, that were projected around pick 20 are now mocked to go #3 and #5 overall; Bailey and Styles, respectively.  Go figure.

Was Bailey that low in December? Feel like he shot up like a quarter of the way through the season.

Styles is one that was low because he plays ILB. After the freakish combine he had + his results at Ohio st, he shot up the boards 

[Davidson Deac II]

Meh, most mock draft picks beyond the top 5 are just guesses anyway.  And fwiw, I don't think they will go WR, but TE might be a possibility.  But Oline or Front 7 defense is more likely.  

[DaveThePanther2008]

Detroit 2.0? That would be 3 WRs in a row in the first round.  Didn't pan out to well for Detroit.  I think we have more glaring needs than another WR. 

[Joe Bear]

On 4/3/2026 at 6:48 PM, Jon Snow said:

"If he can stay healthy". Let that sink in for a minute and tell me that sounds like a first round pick. 

Isn’t he also the one with the lowest broken tackle rate? Another Mingo?

[SCO96]

Draft time is always tough. We all tend to have players that we want to see drafted, only to see out hopes dashed when the FO goes a different direction. I like what the team has done so far but I wouldn't be thrilled with a WR at 19, especially one who is already injury prone.

[shaqattaq]

13 hours ago, PleaseCutStewart said:

Looks like another mock draft guy that is completely clueless.

I feel confident we aren't taking a WR at 19 that is made of glass and will be lucky to play like half the games each season 

Agreed. Canales likes WRs that can block down field and even IF this guy stays healthy his profile calls him out as not being a willing blocker. 

[BEASTfromdaEAST]

I think DM and FO have done a better job this year smoke screening people not knowing which way they are going in this draft.....

Every mock of ours I see is completely different which I see has a big advantage if we end up making moves during draft