"Combine starts soon, which is usually a mover of markets and of mock drafter's sentiments (usually for the wrong reasons). There will be a guy or two who flash in speed or overall talent in Indy, but most of the information that comes out of next week is just rumors and hearsay about what teams are focusing on or who they've decided to look closely at in the Underwear Olympics."
"The other part of the speculation is certainly the closing of the hiring cycle for coaches and front office guys, as well as the start of free agency talk. Teams will ultimately look to find proven commodities rather than taking a shot in the draft, if it makes sense. So, as always, the mock draft is a living, breathing being, waiting for more input."
Combine results frequently move markets and influence mock-drafter sentiment despite limited reliability. A few prospects will flash speed or talent, but most Combine information consists of rumors and hearsay about team interests and individual workouts. Coaching and front office hiring cycles and free agency discussions will add to pre-draft speculation. Teams commonly prefer proven veterans in free agency over taking high-risk draft shots when fits align. The mock draft reflects current inputs and remains fluid, awaiting Combine performances, coaching hires, and free agency moves. Projected early selections list Fernando Mendoza first, followed by Arvell Reese, Jeremiah Love, and Rueben Bain Jr., among others.
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