Grading the 2026 NFL mock drafts: How did Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah, Todd McShay and other experts fare?

The 2026 NFL Draft's first round produced numerous surprises, with mock draft predictions from prominent analysts including Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah, and Todd McShay largely falling short of accuracy. The article evaluates and grades how well each expert's pre-draft projections aligned with the actual selections made during the first round. The widespread busted picks suggest the draft class produced several unexpected team decisions and player movements.