For some, mock drafts are an essential part of the pre-NFL Draft experience. Not only does it give people the opportunity to play general manager, but it’s also a decent way to feel out how this year’s actual draft may play out. You can draw a sense of how things could realistically play out and which players may be available when.
Of course, reality doesn’t care about your mock draft or a specific publication’s Big Board. These are simply opinions and the actual draft is a constant reminder that NFL employees often have strong disagreements with media and fans.