Mock drafts are very popular this time of year, and with good reason. The NFL Draft is a big event, and people are getting excited as it slowly approaches. Unfortunately, people are currently downplaying the importance of mock drafts in the draft process.
As with anything on the internet, the more popular something is, the more people want to come out and bash it. Mocks are no exception. They are the most well-read articles on the web this time of year, so it is becoming increasingly common to see comments that say “Mocks are a waste of time since they are never accurate.