Most Accurate NFL Mocks by different Metrics

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Who typically has the most accurate mock draft? (AI Overview)

Based on historical data from The Huddle Report, mock draft accuracy varies yearly, but top performers with high five-year averages include:

Brendan Donahue (Sharp Football Analysis) &

Eddie Brown (San Diego Union-Tribune).

For individual years, analysts like Josh Norris and Matthew Freedman have set records for accuracy.


Top Overall (Recent Years): Brendan Donahue is often cited as the #1 most accurate drafter over the past five seasons, according to Huddle Report tracking.

Top Record Holder: Josh Norris of Underdog Fantasy set a record by predicting 16 player-team matches in 2021.

Independent Analysis: Matthew Freedman is often ranked highly among independent analysts.

Media Experts: Among major media, Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network) and Peter Schrager (NFL Network) are considered very accurate due to team insights.

While many experts are reputable, accuracy can be sporadic. The Huddle Report is widely regarded as the standard for tracking the accuracy of major media mock drafts.

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Matthew Freedman

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Dolphins Shake Up Round 1 And Acquire Pick 1.30

Matthew Freedman breaks down his latest NFL Mock Draft after the Dolphins traded away Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos in exchange for Pick 30 in Round 1 and additional compensation.

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Josh Norris from his 2025 Mock:

18. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - OL JOSH CONERLY, Oregon
Buzz that Conerly might also be viewed as an iOL and not just a tackle. Seahawks arguably need everything but LT. Zabel would be ideal, but he is off the board.

 

[Seahawker]

I think the best way to predict this draft is to first remove all offensive weapons, QB, RB, WR, TE and concentrate on defense. CB, DB, Edge, DT with an outside chance of RG/IOL.
I hope JS won't be able to find many trade down partners and we just make 3 solid picks and go home. Seems like a weak draft and too much dilution will just result in camp fodder.
Although, who could ever forget that Richard Sherman was drafted in the 5th round.

 

[RehireMora]

I have been extremely accurate in the first round in this century. I hate to spoil this draft for you but with the 32nd pick, the Seattle Seahawks select Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State.

He will slip to 32nd and JS will make the selection

 

[Atradees]

I have been extremely accurate in the first round in this century. I hate to spoil this draft for you but with the 32nd pick, the Seattle Seahawks select Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State.

He will slip to 32nd and JS will make the selection

That would be a sprint to the podium.

 

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I would load the pick in a blow dart gun and shoot the selection committee with it.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

That would be a sprint to the podium.

No doubt. Would be huge to get him at 32. Our O Line would be set for years.

 

[nwHawk]

I have been extremely accurate in the first round in this century. I hate to spoil this draft for you but with the 32nd pick, the Seattle Seahawks select Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State.

He will slip to 32nd and JS will make the selection

That would be amazing, but not likely. He will be long gone by 32.

 

[Hawkinaz]

I would be shocked if Ioane got past the Ravens

 

[Shane Falco]

I would be shocked if Ioane got past the Ravens

And if the Ravens did go another position, you'd still have to get past Pittsburgh and San Diego who desperately need IOL also. A couple of other teams could be thrown in there too at lessor degree. That's why everybody is sprinting to the podium, because it's highly unlikely to happen.

 

[HOF Hater]

Drafting the kid from Graham to go along with Zabel, Cross and Abe?

Yeah I'm Usain Bolt'n to the podium for that pic