Pre Combine I've crossed the Rubicon Mock Draft

[Corbin]

ALEA IACTA EST - The Die is Cast
IT'S OFFICALLY MOCK DRAFT SEASON!!! I'VE OFFICIALLY CROSSED MY MENTAL THRESHOLD AND CROSSED THE RUBICON!


Today, as I have in the past I feel a change it coming, I feel it in the air, Do you feel it?

Using a combo of PFF/PFN Mock drafts and limiting unreal happenings ( Travis Hunter falling to 20th lol ) I won't be able to get every play exactly that I want but just like the real draft you pick the next player that works with your scheme and has the ability to make a difference.


My pre combine mock this year includes:
Major Trades
Cap Analysis and projection for 2 years
Roster management

Trades/Roster Management/FA:
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Roster Management:

Trade pre 6/1 Matthew Stafford Save 4.3 mill 2025/ 52 mill. 2026 New York Giants trade 2025 3 (1st rd) 2025 34 (2nd round) 2026 1st rd
Trade post 6/1 Cooper Kupp Save Save 15 mill 2025/ 20 mill 2026 Las Vegas Raiders trade Michael Mayer TE (1.5 mill 2025/ 2 mill 2026)
Trade post 6/1 Colby Parkinson Save 7.75 mill. 2025 / 7 mill. 2026 NE Patriots trade pick with 219 (7th rd)
Release pre 6/1:
Derion Kendrick
Stetson Bennett
Nick Hampton
Warren McCLendon
Tre Tomilson
=Save 6.855 mil 2025 / 4.80 mill 2026

FA:
Zach Baun LB 5 mill 2025 / 15 mill 2026
Aaron Rodgers QB 9.5 mill 2025 / 33 mill 2026
Bobby Brown III 1.1mill 2025
Akello Witherspoon 3 mill 2025
Michael Hoecht 2.25 mill 2025
Jimmy Grabmypole 7.5 mill 2025
Alaric Jackson 22.5 mill 2025 / 22.5 mill 2026
Demarcus Robinson 4 mill. 2025

Cap left 2025 29.5 mill / Cap left 2026 110 mill




2025 NFL DRAFT:​

Bears Trade 10/39/41/204 Rams Trade 3/100

1st Round Pick 10(CHIviaNYG) WR Tetaiora McMillian Arizona 6-5 210 4.6 40 time:
Tetairoa McMillan possesses very good size and overall athleticism for the position. He is a versatile receiver who can line up outside, in the slot, and even attached to the hip of the tight end all so he can maximize mismatches against nickel corners and linebackers. McMillan is a big-bodied pass catcher with an outstanding catch radius and hands. He has rare ball skills and is an outstanding contested catch and red-zone threat, but he has the athleticism of a receiver who is smaller in stature and can make plays with the ball in his hands. While he has sufficient speed for a receiver with his size, he lacks the third gear to consistently generate separation down the field in the NFL and can struggle with creating seperation off breaks at times.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SEdGkoVeWI


1st Round Pick 26 CB Benjamin Morrison Notre Dame 6-0 186 4.5 40 time:
Benjamin Morrison is a skilled and instinctive cornerback recognized for his ball-hawking abilities and versatility in coverage. Throughout his tenure at Notre Dame, he has demonstrated a keen understanding of defensive schemes and a knack for creating turnovers, amassing nine interceptions over his first two seasons. Morrison excels in both man and zone coverages, utilizing his quick footwork and fluid hips to mirror receivers effectively. However, his aggressive pursuit can occasionally lead to overcommitting, resulting in missed tackles. Morrison's combination of football intelligence, adaptability, and playmaking skills positions him as a promising prospect for professional defenses.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyg_VPAfh8o


2nd Round Pick 34 (NYG) DT Kenneth Grant Michigan 6-3 342 4.53 40 time:
Kenneth Grant is a formidable defensive lineman celebrated for his exceptional strength and disruptive presence along the interior. Throughout his collegiate career at Michigan, he consistently showcased his ability to penetrate offensive lines, amassing 69 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks over three seasons. Grant's quick first step and powerful hands make him a formidable force against both the run and pass. However, his pad level can sometimes rise, diminishing his leverage and effectiveness. Grant's blend of size, athleticism, and production positions him as a top prospect for teams seeking a disruptive interior defender.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO4QSGkiRbw


2nd Round Pick 39(CHI) RB Omarion Hampton N. Carolina 6-0 220 4.46 40 time:
Omarion Hampton has been a bright spot in a tough season for the Tar Heels. A documented dual-threat, he’s caught 20+ passes out of the backfield in consecutive years while rushing for 1,500 yards last season—and he's on pace to do it again. With nearly 30 career rushing touchdowns in just 2.5 seasons, the 6'1", 220-pound bruiser combines power through contact with the finesse to make defenders miss in space. Hampton’s game is complete, showing no weaknesses as he continues to dominate.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcd57Dxky9c


2nd Round Pick 41(CHI) CB Maxwell Hairston Kentucky 5-11 179 4.48 40 time:
Hairston boasts exceptional mirroring skills, making him a natural in coverage. While he thrives in a reactive role, refining his mental game will be key to unlocking his full potential. If he sharpens his instincts, he has the tools to become one of the game's toughest cover corners.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEzvtG6YzFM

3rd Round Pick 90 WR Ricky White UNLV 6-1 190 4.45 40 time:
White built on his 1,483-yard, eight-touchdown 2023 campaign, flashing speed and vertical playmaking to draw serious NFL Draft attention. Operating in Brennan Marion's Go-Go offense, White’s ability to manipulate space and run crisp routes has stood out. His athleticism and elite speed make him a likely steal on Day 3.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2xUzCuQBoM


4th Round Pick 126 OT/OG Trey Wedig Indiana 6-6 310 5.4 40 time:
Trey Wedig is a versatile offensive lineman with experience at both tackle and guard positions. He demonstrates effective double-team and combo blocking, utilizing proper aiming points and spacing to cover up his target, overtake, and release to the second level. Wedig exhibits solid play strength, enabling him to dig out and widen gaps on angle-drive, base, and kick-out blocks. In pass protection, he can sit down on bull rushes, keeping rushers off his frame to anchor effectively. However, his arm length is slightly below the ideal threshold for NFL tackles, which may present challenges against defenders with longer reach. Overall, Wedig's adaptability and technical proficiency make him a promising prospect for teams seeking depth and flexibility along the offensive line.

6th Round Pick 192 QB Kurtis Rourke Indiana 6-5 223 4.74 40 time:
After transferring to Bloomington, Kurtis Rourke has become a 2025 NFL Draft prospect. In 2024, he completed 70.4% of his passes for 2,827 yards, 27 touchdowns, and four interceptions, leading FBS with a 181.4 QB rating. Known for attacking downfield and handling pressure, Rourke's success is aided by tailored schemes. While he lacks the arm strength and athleticism of most NFL starters, his vision, work ethic, and intelligence make him a solid long-term option at quarterback.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R6eioUZQ84


6th Round Pick 203 OT Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson Florida 6-7 313 5.25 40 time:

6th Round Pick 204 LB Kobe King Penn State 6-0 248 4.68 40 time:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Xkn_r6HTM

7th Round Pick 219 RB Donavan Edwards Michigan 6-0 215 4.5 40 time:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8YyYK_iJVE




2026 Draft picks:
1- LAR
1- NYG
2 - LAR
3 - LAR
4 - LAR
5 - LAR
5 - TEN
6 - HOU
7 - BAL

Plenty of ammo to chase a Young QB in 2026 draft trade up!


QB- Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy G, Kurtis Rourke
RB- Omarion Hampton, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Donovan Edwards
WR1-Puka Nucua
WR2-Tetiora McMillian
WR3- Ricky White, Jordan Whittington, Demarcus Robinson, Xavier Smith
TE- Tyler Higbee, Mike Mayer, Davis Allen
LT- Alaric Jackson Trey Wedig
LG- Steve Avila Brendan Crenshaw-Dickson
C- Beux Limmer, Jonah Jackson
RG-Kevin Dotson
RT- Rob Havenstein

LOLB- Jared Verse, Michael Hoecht
DT- Brandon Fiske, Desjuan Johnson
NT- Kenneth Grant, Tyler Davis
DT- Kobe Turner, BB3
ROLB- Byron Young, Brennan Jackson
ILB- Omar Speights
ILB- Zach Baun, Kobe King
CB- Benjamin Morrison, Akello Witherspoon
CB- Maxwell Hairston, Cobie Durant
CB-Darius Williams, Emanuel Forbes
S-Kam Curl, Kam Kitchens
S- Quinton Lake, Jaylen McCullough

 

[Memento]

YOU JACKED MY INSANE MOCK OFFSEASONS, AND I DEMAND COMPENSATION!!

Seriously, though, McMillan would be my choice...at #3. If you trade down to #10, he won't be there with the overall weakness at the top and his undisputed role as the number one receiver in this class. And if we could've dealt Kupp for Michael Mayer or Parkinson for a seventh, they'd be gone already. I honestly think that with the quarterback class as weak as it is, Rourke won't be there in the sixth either.

 

[OldSchool]

Never say never but will not be available for pick 34. Morrison likely would be there at 26 though. Also great work, a lot of work goes into these. But I just cannot even contemplate a mock where we trade Stafford and I'd vomit if we signed Rodgers.

 

[Corbin]

Never say never but will not be available for pick 34. Morrison likely would be there at 26 though. Also great work, a lot of work goes into these. But I just cannot even contemplate a mock where we trade Stafford and I'd vomit if we signed Rodgers.

Better get used to it OS! You heard it here first! Get your puke bag ready!

Nothing is saying Grant won't be there. I think he will be there or be picked within 5 of that spot. And whose to say he won't drop either? Either way, this is a one week before the combine mock it's fun asf to do.

How many mocks last year had Johnny Newton DT Illinois going in the first round and he was drafted in the 2nd pick 36?

The day of the 2024 draft I posted a mock where we draft 4 players the Rams ended up drafting out of 10. Give me one person on this website whose done that before.

YOU JACKED MY INSANE MOCK OFFSEASONS, AND I DEMAND COMPENSATION!!

Seriously, though, McMillan would be my choice...at #3. If you trade down to #10, he won't be there with the overall weakness at the top and his undisputed role as the number one receiver in this class. And if we could've dealt Kupp for Michael Mayer or Parkinson for a seventh, they'd be gone already. I honestly think that with the quarterback class as weak as it is, Rourke won't be there in the sixth either.

Daniel Jeremiah's Mock draft 2.0 just had McMillan not in the top 10. (I'll point out he was the only one who predicted who the Texans took in 2023 draft and that the Texans were going to trade back up into the top 3 and draft Will Anderson)

The point of this trade, doing things like this is being able to grab someone who falls down. You or nobody else have any idea how the top 10 is going to play out, it's before the combine and Pro Days and it's my mock draft

Time to find our QB of the future for the next 11-12 years without crimpling our franchise and make no mistake the Giants are Buyers right now.

 

[Londoner]

Whilst I appreciate all the hard work that goes into these mocks, this one looks a bit far-fetched and is definitely a “best case scenario”.

For a start, I very much doubt that we obtain two firsts and a second for Stafford. Then, some of the players are unlikely to be on the board where you have them, although you have already addressed that in your previous reply.

Nice effort, but highly unrealistic.

 

[fanotodd]

You lost me at getting that kind of a haul for Stafford.
You infuriated me suggesting rogers would be his replacement—with g-string backing him up, no less.
SMH. I thought you were a Ram fan.

I did like several of your picks.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I’d take it. If the Rams could pull that offseason it would fill a lot weaknesses

 

[dieterbrock]

2 1sts and a 2nd (which is virtually a 1st itself) for Stafford?
Cmon man.....

 

[Corbin]

Whilst I appreciate all the hard work that goes into these mocks, this one looks a bit far-fetched and is definitely a “best case scenario”.

For a start, I very much doubt that we obtain two firsts and a second for Stafford. Then, some of the players are unlikely to be on the board where you have them, although you have already addressed that in your previous reply.

Nice effort, but highly unrealistic.

You lost me at getting that kind of a haul for Stafford.
You infuriated me suggesting rogers would be his replacement—with g-string backing him up, no less.
SMH. I thought you were a Ram fan.

I did like several of your picks.

2 1sts and a 2nd (which is virtually a 1st itself) for Stafford?
Cmon man.....

Okay let's say for the sake of argument you don't get the 2026 1st rounder you for sure are getting something near the 1st and 2nd this year from the Giants and if you don't think that compensation is near the bar I don't know what to tell you.

If Brian Dabol and Joe Schoen don't win by Thanksgiving they are out. Period. And they know it.

This is similar to when Bill O Brian was HC and traded a 2nd for Brandon Cooks.

They are buyers right now plain and simple.

Right now is the time to move IMO.



Not that I love Aaron Rodgers long term but for a 2 year buffer period he'd be a good efficient QB and on that shitty Jets offense he threw the same amount of TD's as Josh Allen and for more touchdowns than Patrick Mahomes, Jordan Love, Jayden Daniels, Justin Herbert, Matt Stafford, CJ Stroud.

Not saying I want him forever but to do what we need to do and trade up in 2026 for a QB and have 7 years of not having to pay 55mill plus for a QB and every year having to wonder if Matt Stafford is going to come back I'd for sure do this.


Also, It's a pre combine draft. Let's be honest, no drafts now make sense, there are to many factors that aren't accounted for. No mock is realistic.

 

[dieterbrock]

Okay let's say for the sake of argument you don't get the 2026 1st rounder you for sure are getting something near the 1st and 2nd this year from the Giants and if you don't think that compensation is near the bar I don't know what to tell you.

If Brian Dabol and Joe Schoen don't win by Thanksgiving they are out. Period. And they know it.

This is similar to when Bill O Brian was HC and traded a 2nd for Brandon Cooks.

They are buyers right now plain and simple.

Right now is the time to move IMO.



Not that I love Aaron Rodgers long term but for a 2 year buffer period he'd be a good efficient QB and on that shitty Jets offense he threw the same amount of TD's as Josh Allen and for more touchdowns than Patrick Mahomes, Jordan Love, Jayden Daniels, Justin Herbert, Matt Stafford, CJ Stroud.

Not saying I want him forever but to do what we need to do and trade up in 2026 for a QB and have 7 years of not having to pay 55mill plus for a QB and every year having to wonder if Matt Stafford is going to come back I'd for sure do this.


Also, It's a pre combine draft. Let's be honest, no drafts now make sense, there are to many factors that aren't accounted for. No mock is realistic.

I think at best the Rams could get the giants 2nd round pick and a conditional pick in ‘26
No way they trade the #3 pick. They’d be fired before october

 

[JonRam99]

Exchanging QB1's from Stafford to Rogers would be tough to swallow. But if it happens, it happens & we have to build a pretty solid wall around Rogers for him to excel. Plus, he's an unknown at the most important position on this team--and I have no idea what kind of player he is, never really paid attention to him except for his hail mary's. His off-field circus would also be hard for McVay to deal with, but the Rams have dealt with similar issues.
That said... Rodgers would appreciate Puka, but probably Tetiora more. An O featuring Rodgers - Omarion - Tetiora - Puka - Mayer looks pretty good on paper. How long would it take this basically new Offensive line-up to gel? 2025 looks like an adjustment year. But.... 2026.... if Rodgers is still functional (not injured again) and has had a full season + off-season to gel with this line-up, it could be pretty great.
The DT you picked looks awesome as an NT. We really need a true NT on this team for a 3-5 defense to even function properly, imho.
I haven't looked much into the CB's, mainly the RB's lol.
Actually... you've traded back from #3 to #10 to get an extra pick, buuuut.... if we stayed at #3, just get Travis Hunter, who would upgrade both WR and CB instantly. Then get a guy like Oliver Gordon II in a later round.
Just my thoughts -- I loooove mocks, so thank you for your time & efforts!

 

[Corbin]

I think at best the Rams could get the giants 2nd round pick and a conditional pick in ‘26
No way they trade the #3 pick. They’d be fired before october

I admit the chances of us trading Stafford are small but if they did I really feel they could get a few picks from them. They are getting fired either way, this provides them the best road for them to keep their jobs.

 

[Londoner]

if we stayed at #3, just get Travis Hunter, who would upgrade both WR and CB instantly.

Excellent point.

 

[Corbin]

Exchanging QB1's from Stafford to Rogers would be tough to swallow. But if it happens, it happens & we have to build a pretty solid wall around Rogers for him to excel. Plus, he's an unknown at the most important position on this team--and I have no idea what kind of player he is, never really paid attention to him except for his hail mary's. His off-field circus would also be hard for McVay to deal with, but the Rams have dealt with similar issues.
That said... Rodgers would appreciate Puka, but probably Tetiora more. An O featuring Rodgers - Omarion - Tetiora - Puka - Mayer looks pretty good on paper. How long would it take this basically new Offensive line-up to gel? 2025 looks like an adjustment year. But.... 2026.... if Rodgers is still functional (not injured again) and has had a full season + off-season to gel with this line-up, it could be pretty great.
The DT you picked looks awesome as an NT. We really need a true NT on this team for a 3-5 defense to even function properly, imho.
I haven't looked much into the CB's, mainly the RB's lol.
Actually... you've traded back from #3 to #10 to get an extra pick, buuuut.... if we stayed at #3, just get Travis Hunter, who would upgrade both WR and CB instantly. Then get a guy like Oliver Gordon II in a later round.
Just my thoughts -- I loooove mocks, so thank you for your time & efforts!

Man thank you! I love just bs'n and coming up with random shit this time of year because nothing is set right now anyway to make informed opinion's on where people are to draft.

Dude you have a lot of my views on things... in my mock I was going to stay pat and draft Travis Hunter but decided to build depth and pick up a few more players and low and behold Tetiora was there for the picking!

Also like you, I absolutely love Oliver Gordon III and was going to draft him later but just like how Omarion is the same type of player but just a little faster ( Unofficial 40's) No offense to Kyren Williams but we need someone with a 5th gear and that is a legit threat out the backfield, plus we need to build depth at the RB position (look what happened to Corum the end of the season). One of those two type of guys have proven that the McVay offense will go to a old level we achieved, add an extra facet to our offense where we can beat you (which we need for teams like the Eagles come playoff time).

The key I wanted to achieve was depth as injuries are inevitable. I'm a firm believer if we had a competent 2nd LB we win that Eagles game.

I watch Grant absolutely abuse NFL talent guards and centers for 2 years and imagine if you can't double him? I seriously doubt we draft him but I could only imagine putting him on our D. Running the ball between the tackles basically comes to a stand still and with 2 competent LB's that plug anything that leaks it's over.

Excited to see what comes from the Combine!

 

[Flatlyner]

Whilst I appreciate all the hard work that goes into these mocks, this one looks a bit far-fetched and is definitely a “best case scenario”.

For a start, I very much doubt that we obtain two firsts and a second for Stafford. Then, some of the players are unlikely to be on the board where you have them, although you have already addressed that in your previous reply.

Nice effort, but highly unrealistic.

I'm going to agree with this. Would I like this outcome? Absol-fucking-lutely! Is it possible, very unlikely.

 

[Corbin]

Vegas now have Rams co-favs for Rodger’s?

Aaron Rodgers next team odds: Rams emerge as unlikely co-favorite to land former Jets QB

An unexpected team is gaining steam to be Aaron Rodgers’ next NFL destination.

nypost.com

 

[Corbin]

I'm going to agree with this. Would I like this outcome? Absol-fucking-lutely! Is it possible, very unlikely.

Report: 'Several teams' have called about Matthew Stafford, Rams' asking price believed to be 1st-round pick

The Rams want to keep Matthew Stafford but they’re getting calls from teams and the asking price is believed to be a 1st-round pick

theramswire.usatoday.com