The NFL Draft is mere days away after months of anticipation.
While the first pick is all but a sure thing with USC’s Caleb Williams favored to be selected by the Chicago Bears, it’s all uncertain thereafter. Mock draft after mock draft had the Washington Commanders taking Jayden Daniels second overall, but those winds seem to be shifting in the days leading up to all the action in Detroit.
This coming weekend is certain to be packed with surprises, excitement, and possibly even disappointment for NFL fans. These are eight things I think ahead of this year’s draft:
1 - Mock drafts are dumb
Mocks are a necessary part of the pre-draft process and help set expectations and a lens through which to evaluate teams’ decisions.