NFL Draft Day Predictor 2026: Forecasting picks, trades, more
By Seth Walder
Published on April 21, 2026.
ESPN's Draft Day Predictor has been used to predict how the NFL draft will unfold, using expert mock drafts, Scouts Inc. grades and team needs to predict the full range of selection outcomes. The model updates throughout the draft process as mock drafts and grades are updated, and updates live during the draft as the picks come in. It also suggests that if a player starts to fall, users can see how likely he is to reach their team. Key questions include whether Ohio State will have four players drafted in the top 10, how far up will the Cowboys have to move to secure a top defender, and where will consensus No. 2 quarterback Ty Simpson be selected?
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