# 2026 nfl draft **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [April 21, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464 "2026-04-21T21:51:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/41 "2026-04-24T01:21:36Z")
Miami selects a mountain of a man. I always believe you build your team from the lines out. So a big left tackle works for me. > [@Omniscient](#): > > I haven’t liked the look of Proctor at all so I’m thinking the Dolphins just grabbed a future bust. Mel Kiper didn’t have a ton of praise, calling him a chronic underachiever. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/42 "2026-04-24T01:36:24Z")
I was a bit surprised to see Ty Simpson got to LA at pick 13. They must really like him. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/43 "2026-04-24T01:39:43Z")
He reminds me of Ereck Flowers…which is not a good thing. I don’t love that Rams/Simpson pick at all. People are talking about what a great situation this is for Simspon, and on that point I agree, but I’m more interested in what it means for the Rams. Simpson is a project QB and that’s a lot of draft value to spend on a project. The Rams were in the NFCCG last year and could have really used a splash player to helo them compete in a tough NFCW. If I were the Seahawks or 49ers I’d be thrilled that the Rams didn’t land a guy like Lemon or Bain. Ioane to the Ravens is one of those annoying picks where the perfect player slides down the board and falls right into a perfect spot. He’s going to be amazing in Baltimore. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/44 "2026-04-24T01:43:30Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > He reminds me of Ereck Flowers…which is not a good thing. I see talk that Proctor could end up at guard. We shall see. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/45 "2026-04-24T01:52:18Z")
Well that’s a catastrophe. My favorite player just went to our divisional rival. Not ideal. Not ideal. ---
**Author:** ![FlikTheBlue](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fliktheblue/32/10972_2.png) [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/46 "2026-04-24T01:54:39Z")
Only one team left if the way of Makai Lemon potentially going to the Cowboys 🤞 ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/47 "2026-04-24T01:55:22Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > I was a bit surprised to see Ty Simpson got to LA at pick 13. They must really like him. I’m wondering if the Jets thought he would still be there for their pick. I don’t get taking a TE. They don’t have a quarterback. They would be better off building the foundation and plan on getting a QB next year. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/48 "2026-04-24T01:59:01Z")
> [@FlikTheBlue](#): > > Only one team left if the way of Makai Lemon potentially going to the Cowboys 🤞 And they traded back with the Eagles of all teams. Eagles getting Lemon for sure. This is the Jerry Jones shit we were talking about. ---
**Author:** ![FlikTheBlue](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fliktheblue/32/10972_2.png) [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/49 "2026-04-24T02:01:41Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > This is the Jerry Jones shit we were talking about Yes. Yes it is. Worst move of the draft so far. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/50 "2026-04-24T02:02:28Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > Eagles getting Lemon for sure. And they did! ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/51 "2026-04-24T02:03:06Z")
Dallas received picks 23, 114 and 137 for pick 20. Not a bad return, but, you know…they better get someone who can play at 23. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/52 "2026-04-24T02:03:20Z")
I’d love if the Steelers draft a QB because Aaron. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/53 "2026-04-24T02:07:10Z")
5 picks to the Bears and Faulk looks to be one of the top available players. What are the chances he makes it back to us? Cowboys are probably the biggest threat. BTW, Styx is a Chicago band, I don’t approve of the Steelers co-opting them. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/54 "2026-04-24T02:08:32Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > BTW, Styx is a Chicago band, I don’t approve of the Steelers co-opting them. I was wondering if Pittsburgh sent Chicago a late round pick in exchange for Styx. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/55 "2026-04-24T02:09:56Z")
Late round? Hell no, we need a Day 2 pick at minimum. Also, Iheanachor’s friend showing his whole ass to the entire world. Nice work. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/56 "2026-04-24T02:12:25Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > > [@Omniscient](#): > > > > BTW, Styx is a Chicago band, I don’t approve of the Steelers co-opting them. > > I was wondering if Pittsburgh sent Chicago a late round pick in exchange for Styx. They traded Donnie Iris and a 2027 4th round pick ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/57 "2026-04-24T02:20:30Z")
I didn’t see the beginning of the show so I don’t know what that was like. I was watching the Yankees Red Sox game. It seems like it’s moving along at a much better pace this year with a lot less bullshit filler. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/58 "2026-04-24T02:28:17Z")
And the Bears are on the clock. Possibilities: Edge - Faulk, Young, Parker DT - McDonald, Woods DB - EMW, Thieneman, McCoy WR - Boston, Cooper I’m thinking it’s going to be Faulk or Woods. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/59 "2026-04-24T02:28:30Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > It seems like it’s moving along at a much better pace this year with a lot less bullshit filler. I like the pace. It’s just slow enough to dwell a bit and chat about the picks but not enough to drag it out. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464/60 "2026-04-24T02:31:39Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > Thieneman And bingo! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464.md?page=4)