McCrystal’s mock highlights Jermod McCoy’s slide due to a knee injury and predicts only one quarterback and one running back selected in Round 3.
The second round is expected to feature a run on wide receivers, with six projected to be picked, and developmental prospects like Memphis OT Travis Burke could be chosen earlier than usual.
McCrystal, ranked among the top mock drafters, notes teams’ caution with injured players and the limited depth at quarterback, shaping the draft’s Day 2 dynamics.
Is Jermod McCoy's injury fall a draft day steal or a cautionary tale for NFL teams?
Why are wide receivers dominating Day 2 while other skill positions are an afterthought?
Will this draft mark a turning point where NIL earnings impact players' decisions to go pro?
Can Garrett Nussmeier's raw arm talent overcome concerns about his injury history and vision?
How is AI analysis changing how teams value raw athletic traits over proven college production?
Does the financial undervaluation of running backs represent a major market inefficiency in the NFL?