Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to do this for a while, and today I finally dove in. I decided to run my own free NFL mock draft. Yeah, just like those big-shot analysts on TV, but without the fancy suits or the national audience.
First, I grabbed a notebook and a pen. I know, old school, but I like the feel of it. I scrolled through a bunch of websites that had the draft order. I jotted it all down, team by team, pick by pick. Felt kind of official, you know?
Next, I started researching the teams. What do they need? Who are they likely to pick? This was the fun part. I read articles, I watched highlight reels on YouTube, and I even checked out some fan forums to see what the buzz was. It was like being a real general manager, but without the pressure of making a multi-million dollar decision.
- Read articles
- Watched highlight reels
- Checked out fan forums
Then came the hard part: actually making the picks. I tried to put myself in each team’s shoes. “If I were the GM of the Bears, who would I pick?” I asked myself. I crossed names off, I moved players around, and I even erased a few and started over. It was tougher than I thought!
I went back and forth on so many picks. Do the Jets go for a quarterback, or do they need more help on defense? Do the Chiefs try to replace their star receiver, or do they bolster their offensive line?
After a few hours, I finally had it: my very own mock draft. I typed it all up, just to make it look all neat and professional, even added some colors. It felt good to see it all laid out like that.
My Conclusion
It was a blast, honestly. I learned a ton about the teams and the players. And you know what? My mock draft might not be perfect, but I’m pretty proud of it. I will keep tracking the real draft, and I will see how many players I can guess right.