Two-Round Mock Draft: Every Pick Graded for Fantasy Football (Ep. 1989)

April 3, 2026

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The FantasyPros hosts Joey P, Derek Brown, Pat Fitzmorris, and guest Theo Greminger from Fantasy Points conduct a two-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft. They assign picks to all 32 teams, weighing needs like pass rush, offensive line protection, and quarterback situations against best-player-available value. Discussions highlight player traits, team schemes, and fantasy implications such as target competition and rookie landing spots.

Round 1 Top 10: Defense-Heavy Start

The draft opens with consensus on Raiders taking quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, unchanged by Kirk Cousins' signing as a bridge and mentor—Mendoza's 236-pound combine weight and pro day performance lock him in as a Week 1 starter. Jets grab edge defender Arvell Reese at 2 for his Micah Parsons-like versatility, per beat reports. Cardinals address right tackle with Francis Minowa (Miami). Titans pass on quarterback Jeremiah Love to boost pass rush with polished edge David Bailey under defensive coach Robert Saleh. Giants select safety Caleb Downs at 5, amplifying their front seven under Jim Harbaugh for an NFC East push with Jackson Dart in Year 2.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:05) **Intro and Guest Welcome** - Hosts introduce Joey P, Derek Brown, Pat Fitzmorris, and guest Theo Greminger from Fantasy Points for two-round 2026 NFL mock draft
2 (03:02) **Pick 1: Raiders Select QB Fernando Mendoza** - Consensus #1 pick locked in despite Cousins signing
3 (05:02) **Picks 2-5: Jets to Titans** - Early defensive focus with edge rushers and OT
4 (08:40) **Picks 6-10: Browns to Bengals** - Mix of WR1, LB, edge, and surprise RB
5 (12:33) **Picks 11-15: Dolphins to Ravens** - OL run begins amid team needs
6 (20:13) **Picks 16-20: Jets to Cowboys** - WRs and OT for rebuilding teams
7 (23:47) **Picks 21-25: Steelers to Eagles** - Trenches and TE shock

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Show Notes

Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice, Derek Brown, and special guest Theo Gremminger as they take part in a two-round mock draft!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Fernando Mendoza - 0:01:54

Arvell Reese - 0:03:56

Francis Mauigoa - 0:04:48

David Bailey - 0:05:09

Caleb Downs - 0:06:10

Carnell Tate - 0:07:35

Sonny Styles - 0:08:51

Ruben Bain - 0:09:57

Mansoor Delane - 0:11:23

Jeremiyah Love - 0:11:58

Vega Ioane - 0:14:16

Jermod McCoy - 0:16:02

Makai Lemon - 0:16:23

Spencer Fano - 0:17:21

Akheem Mesidor - 0:18:30

Jordyn Tyson - 0:19:03

Monroe Freeling - 0:20:00

Dillon Thieneman - 0:20:37

Kadyn Proctor - 0:20:56

TJ Parker - 0:21:41

Caleb Lomu - 0:22:43

Peter Woods - 0:23:20

Kenyon Sadiq - 0:24:10

Blake Miller - 0:25:21

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren - 0:26:14

KC Concepcion - 0:27:07

Keldric Faulk - 0:29:47

Max Iheanachor - 0:30:10

Denzel Boston - 0:31:19

Avieon Terrell - 0:32:34

Zion Young - 0:33:01

Colton Hood - 0:33:48

Hard Rock Bet - 0:34:33

Caleb Banks - 0:36:02

Ty Simpson - 0:36:30

Omar Cooper - 0:38:01

Kayden McDonald - 0:39:21

Lee Hunter - 0:39:41

Chase Bisontis - 0:40:10

Christen Miller - 0:40:45

Cashius Howell - 0:41:03

Anthony Hill - 0:41:56

Eli Stowers - 0:42:22

Chris Brazzell - 0:42:54

Keionte Scott - 0:46:19

Chris Johnson - 0:47:33

Jacob Rodriguez - 0:48:07

Gabe Jacas - 0:48:50

Brandon Cisse - 0:49:21

Domonique Orange - 0:49:38

Malachi Lawrence - 0:50:04

Bryce Lance - 0:50:29

D'Angelo Ponds - 0:50:58

Zachariah Branch - 0:52:12

A.J. Haulcy - 0:53:57

Emmanuel Pregnon - 0:54:06

R Mason Thomas - 0:54:22

Keith Abney - 0:54:58

Gennings Dunker - 0:55:14

Chris Bell - 0:55:41

Caleb Tiernan - 0:56:26

Keylan Rutledge - 0:56:45

CJ Allen - 0:57:08

Elijah Sarratt - 0:57:29

Derrick Moore - 0:58:28

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