Mocking the NFL draft is no easy exercise, but at least Meta AI seemed to be up to the task of creating its own, first-round mock.
After USA TODAY Sports’ recent experiments with Microsoft Copilot and Grok produced some… interesting results, Meta AI was tasked with creating a mock of its own that spanned the first 32 selections.
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Meta proved surprisingly adept at the task. The chatbot needed only to be prompted once to create its initial mock draft, which featured the correct draft order, only draft-eligible players and no duplicate picks. From there, the only additional prompt needed to feed the chatbot was to provide a brief explanation of each pick.
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Below are the exact prompts USA TODAY Sports used for its experiment.
Can you create your own 2026 NFL mock draft for the first 32 picks?
Can you provide a brief explanation of each pick?
Of course, that doesn’t mean that Meta’s mock was perfect. The chatbot had a couple of notable omissions from its first round, as a couple of presumed top-10 talents were not selected within the first 32 picks.
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Additionally, some of Meta’s prospect breakdowns weren’t exactly accurate. It particularly seemed to struggle with assessing arm length, as it praised the “length” of several players known to have below-average arm lengths for their respective positions.
This wasn’t entirely surprising, as some large language models (LLMs) struggle to keep pace with the latest sports news and updates.
Here’s a look at Meta AI’s mock draft, along with a human assessment of how the AI chatbot fared in its mock drafting.
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2026 NFL mock draft: First-round AI picks
1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Meta AI knows the Raiders are basically locked into taking Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. It praised his “elite arm talent and mobility” while opining he could become a franchise quarterback at the next level. A good start for the chatbot.
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2. New York Jets: LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State
The Jets need help defensively, in Meta’s estimation, and it is high on the “tackle-hungry” Reese and his “sideline-to-sideline range.” New York is widely expected to take a top pass rusher here, so it’s hard to argue with Reese being the selection here.
3. Arizona Cardinals: OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami (FL)
The Cardinals need to add a bookend across from Paris Johnson Jr. at right tackle. Meta likes the idea of plugging a “polished pass protector” like Mauigoa into that role. Mauigoa profiles as a natural right tackle, so this is another good pick by Meta.
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4. Tennessee Titans: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Meta called Love an “explosive back with breakaway speed and power” and opined he would be a “dynamic weapon” in Tennessee’s offense. Love has become popularly tied to the Titans in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, and getting Cam Ward a quality running mate could be a good start to the Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll era.
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5. New York Giants: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
John Harbaugh is entering his first season with the Giants, and Meta believes the former Ravens coach will want to add a big-time playmaker to his defense. The chatbot praised Styles’ “elite instincts” and “sideline-to-sideline speed” while also noting New York’s need for a No. 1 linebacker.
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6. Cleveland Browns: OT Spencer Fano, Utah
Meta AI had its first analytical faux pas in its breakdown of Fano. It referred to the Utah tackle as “long,” despite his No. 1 concern for the next level being his below-average arm length for the offensive tackle position.
Even so, Fano fills a big need for a Browns team that is revamping its offensive line. He qualifies as an “athletic tackle with upside” and could challenge Dawand Jones for the team’s starting left tackle role.
7. Washington Commanders: Edge Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (FL)
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