Film is the floor. Measurables are the elevator. Scout 2 builds the board with tape first — if you can't play, elite speed won't save you — but when elite athleticism confirms what we see on film, players rocket up the board faster than any other scout in the room. The combine isn't a magic wand, but it is a megaphone: it amplifies what the tape already says. Where Scout 1 trusts the film to carry the day, Scout 2 demands the receipts.
Round 1 Picks
1.01 – Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana
Las Vegas Raiders | Scout Grade: 96Mendoza is the undisputed QB1 in this class — elite pre-snap processing, pinpoint accuracy, and an NFL-ready command of the pocket that no one else touches. Film is the ceiling; combine only confirmed he carries himself like a franchise player.
1.02 – Ty Simpson | QB | Alabama
NY Jets | Scout Grade: 87Simpson is the pocket surgeon everyone is sleeping on — reads defenses faster than his snap count suggests and delivers with anticipation. Scout 2 loves the processing and short-to-intermediate accuracy; he is the QB2 in this class.
1.03 – Francis Mauigoa | OT | Miami (FL)
Arizona Cardinals | Scout Grade: 89Mauigoa is the best offensive lineman in this class — road-grading power with elite nastiness and pass-pro polish that shows up on every snap. Arizona gets an instant-starter tackle to anchor their rebuild.
1.04 – Carson Beck | QB | Miami (FL)
Tennessee Titans | Scout Grade: 85Beck is a pocket surgeon with plus accuracy and underrated zip who gets unfairly trashed for the Miami O-line collapse around him. Put him behind a real pocket and Scout 2 sees a legitimate Day 1 starter.
1.05 – Kadyn Proctor | OT | Alabama
NY Giants | Scout Grade: 87Proctor has the elite size and pancake power to anchor a rebuilding Giants line, though his stiff hips are a concern at left tackle long-term. Scout 2 values the physical profile enough to take him top 5 at a position of need.
1.06 – Haynes King | QB | Georgia Tech
Cleveland Browns | Scout Grade: 84King is a tough, elusive scrambler with pinpoint short accuracy who dragged mediocre GT squads to wins. Scout 2 sees a poor man's Jalen Hurts ready to thrive in a mobile-QB scheme, and Cleveland desperately needs a signal-caller.
1.07 – Zachariah Branch | WR | Georgia
Washington Commanders | Scout Grade: 88Branch posted a 4.35 forty, 38.0 vertical, and 125 broad jump — combine royalty — confirming what the tape already showed: a sub-4.4 burst weapon with magician cuts who forces defenses to respect the edges. Scout 2's combine weighting rockets him into the top 10.
1.08 – Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State
New Orleans Saints | Scout Grade: 88Tate is a polished outside receiver who wins with elite hands and route savvy — zero drop rate in analytics with a knack for high-pointing sideline fades. New Orleans takes the best player available and fills a critical WR need.
1.09 – Daylen Everette | CB | Georgia
Kansas City Chiefs | Scout Grade: 85Everette tested at 4.38 forty with a 37.5 vertical and 124 broad jump — a +4.5 combine adjustment that Scout 2 cannot ignore. Kansas City lands a big, physical zone corner who fits their defensive scheme perfectly.
1.10 – Emmanuel Pregnon | OG | Oregon
Cincinnati Bengals | Scout Grade: 87Pregnon is a physical freak with Day 1 starter traits in power-run schemes — elite vertical for a guard and the physical profile to man up NFL interior rushers. Cincinnati addresses a critical OL need with the best guard in this class.
1.11 – Chase Bisontis | OG | Texas A&M
Miami Dolphins | Scout Grade: 87Bisontis is a road-grading run blocker with Pro Bowl traits in power schemes who immediately upgrades Miami's interior OL. Scout 2 values the film-proven mauling ability even with some athleticism concerns.
1.12 – David Bailey | EDGE | Texas Tech
Dallas Cowboys | Scout Grade: 88Bailey posted a 4.50 forty with a 35.0 vertical and 129 broad jump — elite athleticism for an EDGE rusher that confirms his explosive first step on tape. Dallas gets a Day 1 starter off the edge with the combine profile Scout 2 demands.
1.13 – Germie Bernard | WR | Alabama
LA Rams (via ATL) | Scout Grade: 88Bernard ran a 4.45 forty with a 32.5 vertical and 10.0-inch hands — twitchy slot dominator with YAC explosion that pops at the combine. The Rams get a Puka Nacua-lite producer with better burst to complement their offensive system.
1.14 – Mansoor Delane | CB | LSU
Baltimore Ravens | Scout Grade: 87Delane is a big, physical CB with elite zone instincts and length — a perfect fit for Baltimore's Cover 3/4 defensive framework. Scout 2 values his scheme fit and film-proven ability over the overhyped man-corner narrative.
1.15 – Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | Indiana
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Scout Grade: 87Cooper ran a 4.42 forty with a 37.0 vertical — a +3 combine adjustment that confirms his slot dominance translates athletically. Tampa Bay gets a physical, reliable WR who plays bigger than his 6'0 frame.
1.16 – Eric Rivers | WR | Georgia Tech
NY Jets (via IND) | Scout Grade: 84Rivers matched Zachariah Branch with a 4.35 forty and added a 37.0 vertical and 127 broad jump — a +4.5 combine adjustment that shoots him up Scout 2's board. The Jets get an explosive slot weapon to complement their new franchise QB.
1.17 – Jermod McCoy | CB | Tennessee
Detroit Lions | Scout Grade: 85McCoy is a twitchy press-man corner with elite ball skills and proven SEC production — exactly the type of competitive CB Detroit needs on the boundary. Scout 2 trusts the film grade despite durability concerns.
1.18 – Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State
Minnesota Vikings | Scout Grade: 84Tyson is a thick, physical slot dominator with RAC juice and route polish — a multi-faceted receiver with WR2 upside who fits Minnesota's creative offensive scheme. The tape screams more than a gadget player.
1.19 – Drew Allar | QB | Penn State
Carolina Panthers | Scout Grade: 82Allar has franchise QB arm talent with plus size and zip, and Carolina takes their swing at a developmental starter despite his processing lag. The boom potential is real for a team that desperately needs a signal-caller.
1.20 – T.J. Parker | EDGE | Clemson
Dallas Cowboys (via GB) | Scout Grade: 87Parker's film grade is hard to ignore at 87 — a twitchy power rusher with Day 1 starter traits who can generate consistent pressure. Scout 2 notes the combine penalty but values the tape enough for Dallas to add premium EDGE depth.
1.21 – Caleb Tiernan | OT | Northwestern
Pittsburgh Steelers | Scout Grade: 84Tiernan is a road-grading run blocker who mauls against Big Ten competition and brings power-scheme nastiness Pittsburgh covets on their offensive line. A clear need pick for a Steelers team rebuilding the trenches.
1.22 – Deontae Lawson | LB | Alabama
LA Chargers | Scout Grade: 88Lawson is a plug-and-play run thumper with sneaky pass-rush juice who flies under the radar — Scout 2's highest-graded LB in the class at 88. Los Angeles gets a Day 1 starter who thrives in attacking fronts at a position of need.
1.23 – Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | Missouri
Philadelphia Eagles | Scout Grade: 84Coleman ran a 4.49 forty with a 38.5 vertical and 126 broad jump — a pint-sized missile with explosive YAC ability that translates at the NFL level. Philadelphia gets a dynamic playmaker who feasts in creative motion-heavy offenses.
1.24 – D'Angelo Ponds | CB | Indiana
Cleveland Browns (via JAX) | Scout Grade: 84Ponds posted a freakish 43.5 vertical — an elite burst indicator that Scout 2 loves in a ball-magnet zone corner. Cleveland adds secondary depth with a pick-six threat who feasts on coverage schemes.
1.25 – Kevin Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M
Chicago Bears | Scout Grade: 84Concepcion is a twitchy slot assassin who feasts in the short area with nasty YAC ability — exactly the type of dynamic playmaker Chicago needs in their receiver room. The burst and elusiveness translate to the next level.
1.26 – Dillon Thieneman | S | Oregon
Buffalo Bills | Scout Grade: 87Thieneman ran a 4.35 forty with a jaw-dropping 41.0 vertical and 125 broad jump — a +5 combine adjustment that makes him Scout 2's top safety by a wide margin. Buffalo goes best player available and secures a ball-hawking blitzer who plays multiple roles in their defense.
1.27 – Max Iheanachor | OT | Arizona State
San Francisco 49ers | Scout Grade: 83Iheanachor is a massive road-grader who thrives in exactly the power-gap attack the 49ers run — elite anchor strength with the frame to develop at left tackle. San Francisco addresses an OL need with a scheme-perfect fit.
1.28 – Colton Hood | CB | Tennessee
Houston Texans | Scout Grade: 82Hood's combine popped — 4.44 forty with a 40.5 vertical, 125 broad jump, and a +4 combine adjustment that Scout 2 cannot overlook. Houston gets an athletic press-man disruptor with the length and twitch to develop into a starter.
1.29 – Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State
LA Rams | Scout Grade: 84Styles ran a 4.46 forty with an other-worldly 43.5 vertical and 134 broad jump — a +5 combine adjustment that screams elite athlete. Los Angeles gets a twitched-up defender with the versatility to line up all over McVay's defense.
1.30 – Davison Igbinosun | CB | Ohio State
Denver Broncos | Scout Grade: 82Igbinosun ran a 4.45 forty with a +3 combine adjustment — an athletic CB with size and physicality who can play man coverage and run support. Denver adds secondary depth with a combine-validated corner late in the first round.
1.31 – Antonio Williams | WR | Clemson
New England Patriots | Scout Grade: 82Williams ran a 4.41 forty with a 39.5 vertical and 124 broad jump — a +3 combine adjustment on a polished route-runner with YAC explosion. New England gets a dynamic slot weapon as they rebuild their offense under new leadership.
1.32 – Monroe Freeling | OT | Georgia
Seattle Seahawks | Scout Grade: 82Freeling is a massive mauler with nasty run-blocking pop who fits Seattle's power-run identity — an OL need pick that adds immediate depth to the trenches. Scout 2 values the film-proven physicality despite the technical concerns in pass pro.
Where Scout 2 Diverges Most From Scout 1
The biggest philosophical splits in this mock come down to two words: prove it.
Spencer Fano is the case study. Scout 1 loved the Utah OT enough to place him in the late teens based on elite PFF grades. Scout 2 clocked that 4.91 forty for a tackle and walked away. The technique is real, but when you run like an offensive guard at the combine, Scout 2 grades you like one. Fano dropped entirely out of Round 1 on this board — the biggest single-player divergence in the class.
Eric Rivers at 16 is the inverse. Scout 1 would never touch a Georgia Tech receiver this early. But Rivers ran a 4.35 forty with a 37.0 vertical and 127 broad jump — that's Zachariah Branch territory athletically. Scout 2 sees a player who earned his spot, and the Jets ride the combine wave with their second first-round pick.
The QB room looks different here. Ty Simpson at No. 2 is a pure Scout 2 statement pick — the processing and anticipation show up on tape, but Scout 1 might not love him this high without an elite combine athletic floor. Scout 2 rewards what you see on film AND confirms it's real.
Dillon Thieneman at 26 to Buffalo is purely Scout 2 territory. A safety going best player available late in Round 1 because he ran a 4.35 with a 41.0 vertical? That's the combine elevator running at full speed. Scout 1 won't go there. Scout 2 can't resist.
The film is the floor. The measurables are the ceiling. And in 2026, Scout 2 found a lot of ceilings worth reaching for.