
Jets GM: Don't misread nixed visit with DE Bailey
Jets GM Darren Mougey addresses the canceled visit with DE David Bailey ahead of the NFL draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh, featuring Alabama players Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson. Proctor is projected as a first-round pick, while Simpson may be selected in the first or second round.
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25, 2026, in downtown Pittsburgh.
Kadyn Proctor is expected to be a first-round pick, while Ty Simpson is projected to be selected in the first or second round.
Teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and LA Chargers are among those projected to draft Kadyn Proctor.
Ty Simpson's potential selection in the first round could impact the quarterback landscape, especially if teams like the Cardinals and Steelers trade up to draft him.

Jets GM Darren Mougey addresses the canceled visit with DE David Bailey ahead of the NFL draft.

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The big tackle appears to be a lock for the first round. Considering the value of the position and the fact that only two offensive linemen were invited to be on site in Pittsburgh for the draft, his name not being called on Thursday would be a bit of a shocker. **Chad Reuter** of NFL.com likes him at No. 9 to Kansas City. Many have him at 23 to the Eagles. However, the team that comes up the most in the mocks is the Lions and No. 17. Detroit needs a guy opposite Penei Sewell. **CB PICK:** I like that pick of the Lions. **BRENT PICK:** mid round 1 â LA Chargers is my pick.
The Crimson Tideâs 2025 quarterback has been the most talked about and argued over prospect in the draft. Despite saying he is not a first rounder for weeks now, know-it-alls **Mel Kiper** and **Todd McShay** both think that the Cardinals trade up to the 30th spot of the draft to grab Simpson. Arizona has the No. 3 overall and donât select again until 34. Thus, many of the mockers are jumping on the idea of the Cards trading up. Some of the predictions say Nos. 19 (Carolina), 20 (Dallas), 29 (Chiefs), and as high as No. 12 (Dallas) could be trade partners. That last one may be a strategy to jump the Jets who could grab him at No. 16 â another popular mock. The other destination mentioned the most is Pittsburgh at 21. Wouldnât that be a sight seeing Simpson picked by the Steelers in front of all their fans? **CB PICK:** First round to the host town Steelers. **BRENT PICK:** late round 1 â Itâs going to make me angry, but LA Rams. Which is great for Ty.
Most mock drafts drop off after the first round, but a good deal of them do two rounds or more. Germ is mentioned in many of those. A Day 2 selection (Round 2 or 3) seems to be the consensus. **CB PICK:** In a wide receiver heavy draft, early third round seems like a good bet. Iâll go with the Dolphins who need to replace recently traded Jaylen Waddle and released Tyreek Hill. **BRENT PICK:** early 3rd round
Speaking of prognosticators, many of them figured Overton would blow up as a senior at Alabama. He had a good season but it did not help his NFL stock very much. **CB PICK:** There are eight compensatory selections in the fourth round. This is where I see the 49ers picking him. **BRENT PICK:** 5th round
Lawson could use a few years as a back-up to develop into a starter. **CB PICK:** Iâm going 6th but later is very possible. **BRENT PICK:** UDFA
JJ really benefited from his final season at the Capstone. He measured 6â0-3/8âł and 223 lbs at the Combine which is not far off from what Alabama listed him. His size might seem light to be a NFL linebacker, but he would likely excel as a linebacker/safety hybrid much like Mark Barron did late in his NFL career. **CB PICK:** 6th round. **BRENT PICK:** 6th round
Here is another guy we expected to have a huge senior season but just turned out âonlyâ good. He was not great at the Combine either but there is still value in a d-linemen to clog up the middle. **CB PICK:** 5th round **BRENT PICK:** 5th round
His size (6â1-7/8âł ~ 289 lbs at the Combine) has always been a concern, but he is a gritty smart player. **CB PICK:** 7th round **BRENT PICK:** 4th round
Jackson was another that did not live up to the hype and then lost his starting job to freshman Dijon Lee. He did, however, come on strong at the end of the season to fill his scouting reel. Jackson is very athletic with good size and elite speed. He could catch onto a team as a special teams player or maybe as a dime cover. **CB PICK:** 7th round or UDFA bidding war **BRENT PICK:** 6th round
I donât get why this guy does not get the love he deserves. If Cameron Latu can go in the third round, surely Cuevas will be picked somewhere. **CB PICK:** A steal in the 6th round **BRENT PICK:** UDFA
Old running backs in the NFL are the top panel of the Drake meme. Young inexpensive running backs picked at the end of Day 3 are the bottom panel. For this reason, I feel like someone takes a flyer on him late on Saturday. **CB PICK:** 7th round **BRENT PICK:** UDFA
Kam did not make any âALL-somethingâ lists this season. But the guy was a starter for bygawd Alabama. Some team will pick him up after the draft concludes and give him a chance to prove himself. **CB PICK:** UDFA **BRENT PICK:** UDFA
This previous year starter disappeared from the starting lineup as a senior for unclear reasons. Even with that setback, he has good size and scored really well at the Combine. He could stick with a practice squad in 2026. **CB PICK:** UDFA **BRENT PICK:** UDFA
DaShawn Jones â CB: UDFA; Brent: UDFA Nikhai Hill-Green â CB: no offer; Brent: UDFA Geno VanDeMark â CB: no offer; Brent: UDFA