2026 NFL Weak Draft Tracker

[icup]

in my gut i think the giants go trenches because thats what i think of when i think of harbaugh, but his first ever draft picks with the ravens were flacco and ray rice. granted, the ravens he inherited didnt have a qb, had a much better OL, and a top 10 defense

 

[dbair1967]

I agree, I don't think there's any scroat in our front office. Hasn't been since Jimmy left. When Jerruh takes a chance it's not scroat it's pure gambling. Cowards gamble.

Well they did make a blockbuster deal for Quinnen Williams last yr and tried extremely hard to get a deal for Maxx Crosby done this offseason. They also made legit offers to each of the top 3 free agent LB's available this cycle.

None of these moves or potential moves were "pure gambling"

They seem pretty dug in (according to the media) on not sacrificing both 1st rd picks to net 1 player, and almost 100% of our 8 members here agrees with that direction. So they are potentially being smart about a trade up and not just throwing capital away.

 

[dbair1967]

 

[dbair1967]

Schrager nailed our pick last yr and yr before (Booker and Guyton).

Him and Todd Archer are probably the two who do the best year over yr with this type of stuff for us. Worth noting.

It's also worth noting, Vegas odds that came out yesterday on picks 1-16 had these 3 guys in this exact order for us.

 

[Dodger12]

in my gut i think the giants go trenches because thats what i think of when i think of harbaugh,

This 100%. Real coaches make sure they have a QB and then build the trenches. It's a tried and true formula for those not named Jones who is just looking for a splash to keep the seats full and money flowing.

I'd bet Harbaugh thinks he has a QB in Jaxon Dart and he's going to build that D. The Giants may sneak up on people and he'll have them playing good football in no time. The East just got a whole lot tougher.

 

[icup]

This 100%. Real coaches make sure they have a QB and then build the trenches. It's a tried and true formula for those not named Jones who is just looking for a splash to keep the seats full and money flowing.

I'd bet Harbaugh thinks he has a QB in Jaxon Dart and he's going to build that D. The Giants may sneak up on people and he'll have them playing good football in no time. The East just got a whole lot tougher.

i find it hard to believe that trading lawrence was something that harbaugh wanted, even considering the compensation... and yeah, now the giants are left with huge holes on the interior on both OL and DL, so you have to bet that harbaugh is going to get that fixed sooner than later

 

[dbair1967]

i find it hard to believe that trading lawrence was something that harbaugh wanted, even considering the compensation... and yeah, now the giants are left with huge holes on the interior on both OL and DL, so you have to bet that harbaugh is going to get that fixed sooner than later

Some people see them maybe drafting an OL with 1 of those 2 top picks, but there's no DT they would take (without reaching massively) that would belong there at 5 or 10.

On the OL, they appear set at OT with Andrew Thomas and Eluemunor (who they just signed to 3yr 39 mil extension), unless maybe he can move inside to G.

 

[dbair1967]

 

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[dbair1967]

It's DRAFT EVE bitches.

 

[dbair1967]

Cowboys draft history. When the Cowboys have had multiple 1st rd picks:

2008: This was the last time it happened so it's been awhile. We drafted Felix Jones at 22 and Mike Jenkins at 25. Jones was plagued by injuries and never topped more than 800 yds in a season. Jenkins had a great 2nd yr and made the probowl in 2009, then flamed out.

2005: Demarcus Ware at 11 & Marcus Spears at 20. (eerily close to our 12 and 20 this yr). This was the 1 time Jerry Jones got something right over Bill Parcells (or probably anyone else). Parcells famously wanted Spears at 11 and thought they could wait on getting Ware. Jones insisted they grab the pass rusher 1st as by draft morning that yr the secret was out that multiple teams loved Ware. Ware was a HoF, Spears was never more than an average starter despite a solid career at LSU. Chris Canty (taken in round 4 after falling on draft weekend) was considered the better DE of the two.

1992: Kevin Smith at 17 and Robert Jones at 24. Smith was an awesome pick and prior to blowing his achilles was one of the better CB's in the league. Gave Jerry Rice fits. Jones had a good rookie yr and then was benched in year two for mediocre play. Jones looked like Hercules and tested off the charts, but just never had the instincts needed to be a good MLB.

1991: We actually had 3 (yes THREE) first rd picks this year. Russell Maryland at 1 (Jimmy had traded up originally targeting Rocket Ismail, who went to Canada instead), Alvin Harper at 12 and then DL Kelvin Pritchett at 20. Pritchett was traded to Detroit and had a long but fairly average NFL career.

1989: People usually forget this one. Aikman was #1, but we also drafted OL Steve Wisniewski at 29 who was then traded to the Raiders and had a superb career.

1975: The year of the Dirty Dozen. Randy White we got 2nd overall, Hollywood Henderson at 18. If Henderson had stayed clean, could have been one of the all time GOATs. Was a damn good player though for the brief time he was with us in the league.

1974: Too Tall Jones #1 overall and RB Charley Young at 22. Too Tall is a borderline HoF player, Young was a mega bust. Barely eclipsing 200 yds in any of his 3 NFL seasons.

 

[dbair1967]

Peter Schrager's final mock. He got both Tyler Booker and Tyler Guyton right for us each of last two years. Has us doing the 12/20 for 9/29 swap with Kansas City (which I do think is a good move by us depending on who they pick).

In his scenario we come up a little short on points, KC could potentially throw us an additional day three pick but we know trading won't be in demand this yr, so it may greatly lower comp.

Projected trade​

Chiefs get: No. 12 and No. 20
Cowboys get: No. 9 and No. 29

9. Dallas Cowboys (via projected trade with KC)​

Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

OK, our first trade! I could see this happening. After allowing 377 yards per game and letting opponents convert on third down 47.3% of the time -- ranking among the worst in the NFL in both -- Dallas has to get one of the top defensive prospects. It's a necessity. But there's no guarantee any of them -- Downs, Delane, Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. et al -- will still be there at No. 12. This is a chance to guarantee getting one of them and still have another first-round pick. Delane's coverage ability should help stop some of the big plays that doomed the Cowboys in 2025.

29. Dallas Cowboys (via projected trade with KC/LAR)​

Malachi Lawrence, Edge, UCF

Lawrence has quietly risen the board over the past two months, and I wouldn't be surprised if he hears his name late in Round 1. Dallas gets the defense-defense double up that has been predicted for a while, but it does it from two different picks than expected after the projected trade. Lawrence can boost the pass rush; he had seven sacks in 2025.

 

[Dodger12]

Cowboys draft history. When the Cowboys have had multiple 1st rd picks:

2008: This was the last time it happened so it's been awhile. We drafted Felix Jones at 22 and Mike Jenkins at 25. Jones was plagued by injuries and never topped more than 800 yds in a season. Jenkins had a great 2nd yr and made the probowl in 2009, then flamed out.

2005: Demarcus Ware at 11 & Marcus Spears at 20. (eerily close to our 12 and 20 this yr). This was the 1 time Jerry Jones got something right over Bill Parcells (or probably anyone else). Parcells famously wanted Spears at 11 and thought they could wait on getting Ware. Jones insisted they grab the pass rusher 1st as by draft morning that yr the secret was out that multiple teams loved Ware. Ware was a HoF, Spears was never more than an average starter despite a solid career at LSU. Chris Canty (taken in round 4 after falling on draft weekend) was considered the better DE of the two.

1992: Kevin Smith at 17 and Robert Jones at 24. Smith was an awesome pick and prior to blowing his achilles was one of the better CB's in the league. Gave Jerry Rice fits. Jones had a good rookie yr and then was benched in year two for mediocre play. Jones looked like Hercules and tested off the charts, but just never had the instincts needed to be a good MLB.

1991: We actually had 3 (yes THREE) first rd picks this year. Russell Maryland at 1 (Jimmy had traded up originally targeting Rocket Ismail, who went to Canada instead), Alvin Harper at 12 and then DL Kelvin Pritchett at 20. Pritchett was traded to Detroit and had a long but fairly average NFL career.

1989: People usually forget this one. Aikman was #1, but we also drafted OL Steve Wisniewski at 29 who was then traded to the Raiders and had a superb career.

1975: The year of the Dirty Dozen. Randy White we got 2nd overall, Hollywood Henderson at 18. If Henderson had stayed clean, could have been one of the all time GOATs. Was a damn good player though for the brief time he was with us in the league.

1974: Too Tall Jones #1 overall and RB Charley Young at 22. Too Tall is a borderline HoF player, Young was a mega bust. Barely eclipsing 200 yds in any of his 3 NFL seasons.

Nice post....well done.....

 

[Dodger12]

Peter Schrager's final mock. He got both Tyler Booker and Tyler Guyton right for us each of last two years. Has us doing the 12/20 for 9/29 swap with Kansas City (which I do think is a good move by us depending on who they pick).

In his scenario we come up a little short on points, KC could potentially throw us an additional day three pick but we know trading won't be in demand this yr, so it may greatly lower comp.

Projected trade​

Chiefs get: No. 12 and No. 20
Cowboys get: No. 9 and No. 29

9. Dallas Cowboys (via projected trade with KC)​

Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

OK, our first trade! I could see this happening. After allowing 377 yards per game and letting opponents convert on third down 47.3% of the time -- ranking among the worst in the NFL in both -- Dallas has to get one of the top defensive prospects. It's a necessity. But there's no guarantee any of them -- Downs, Delane, Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. et al -- will still be there at No. 12. This is a chance to guarantee getting one of them and still have another first-round pick. Delane's coverage ability should help stop some of the big plays that doomed the Cowboys in 2025.

29. Dallas Cowboys (via projected trade with KC/LAR)​

Malachi Lawrence, Edge, UCF

Lawrence has quietly risen the board over the past two months, and I wouldn't be surprised if he hears his name late in Round 1. Dallas gets the defense-defense double up that has been predicted for a while, but it does it from two different picks than expected after the projected trade. Lawrence can boost the pass rush; he had seven sacks in 2025.

In his projection, Baine drops to 12 and drafted by KC. You'd have to like Delane a whole lot more than Baine and, quite frankly, I'd rather have an edge than a QB.

 

[dbair1967]

In his projection, Baine drops to 12 and drafted by KC. You'd have to like Delane a whole lot more than Baine and, quite frankly, I'd rather have an edge than a QB.

Agree. If all things equal and he's a good to excellent Edge v Delane being a good to excellent CB.

Maybe it comes down to player rating then and we don't know how they have them on their board. I also think the injury thing at CB (Bland is 50/50 I think at best to be what he used to be because of the foot injuries, Revel should be fine but until we see him healthy and actually do it we don't know fr sure what he is) is a significant concern. We got two other CB's in free agency but we can't count on either of them being a true 1 or 2 CB.

Ultimately for me if we come away with 1 of those 6 upper tier defenders (Bailey and Reese I don't think we can get, but Bain, Styles, Downs or Delane are the others and we have a shot) I'm fairly pleased as long as we don't trade too much to move up or we get lucky an one of them is there at 12. The main reason to do the trade the way he has it is to ensure we get 1 of those guys. If we stay at 12, Chiefs probably still take Bain at 9 and then either the Giants or Fish can take Delane (and both teams need CBs) and we miss on all the top guys.

 

[dbair1967]

 

[dbair1967]

Zierlen has us doing a blockbuster deal with Cleveland to get the 6th pick and draft Arvell Reese, but somehow has us keeping pick 20 (an then drafting the CB that almost everyone says we wouldn't draft due to potential pending surgery)

Don't think either of these is likely.

 

[dbair1967]

 

[dbair1967]

Obviously Caleb Downs at 12 would be a coup for us. Mesidor I am on the fence about. I guess I can see the arguments for and against him but for me with the age AND the past injury stuff (although he is healthy now and was healthy this whole past season I think) I think I'd lean elsewhere for the Edge rusher. Was incredibly productive last yr and was also (like Bain) dominant in the CFP.