Mock Draft Takeaways: Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Rashee Rice among key debates

Mock Draft Takeaways: Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, Rashee Rice among key debates

Author: NBC Sports, Pat Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak, Denny Carter May 8, 2026 Duration: 1:00:48

Summary: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) take advantage of a lull in the news to break down a recent Rotoworld mock draft, focusing on picks that caught their attention in the first five rounds. Is Justin Jefferson still a feel-good first-rounder, and how far should De’Von Achane fall? They also debate Rashee Rice, Colston Loveland, Bucky Irving and many more players. They end the show by taking a look at Kyle’s recent rookie rankings. Where is the right spot to draft the 49ers’ controversial De'Zhaun Stribling selection, and does the lack of running back talent push Fernando Mendoza up boards?

 

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(2:30) – Examining Bryson DeChambeau’s comments on his potential next career path

(8:15) – Notable Round 1 Selections: Justin Jefferson (1.09) taken ahead of Amon-Ra St. Brown (1.10) and Malik Nabers (1.12), Ashton Jeanty picked 1.11

(17:10) – Notable Round 2 Selections: De’Von Achane taken 2.01, Omarion Hampton drafted 2.05

(26:00) – Notable Round 3 Selections: Rashee Rice picked 3.01, Jameson Williams taken 3.12, Colston Loveland drafted 3.09

(32:20) – Notable Round 4 Selections: Breece Hall taken 4.01, Lamar Jackson picked 4.11, Bucky Irving chosen 4.09

(41:05) – Notable Round 5 Selections: TreVeyon Henderson drafted 5.02, Christian Watson taken 5.05

(45:10) – Notable Round 6+ Selections: Rookies Jordan Tyson picked 6.06 and Makai Lemon 6.08, Michael Wilson selected 6.05

(49:05) – Examining 49ers rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling

(55:50) – How to handle Fernando Mendoza this year

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