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Final 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Giants, Jets each pick a wide receiver

Nypost · · 1132 words · By Steve Serby
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“The Serby Mock 5.0 gives the Giants and Jets a defensive blue-chipper and enticing wide receivers for Jaxson Dart and Geno Smith, respectively, in a wildly unpredictable NFL draft.”
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Multiple web search results cite the exact phrasing from 'The Serby Mock 5.0' regarding the Giants and Jets receiving specific players/types of players for Dart and Smith. This consistency across multiple independent web sources confirms the claim's content.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Vincent Flacco (born January 16, 1985) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pitt…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Serby Mock 5.0 gives the Giants and Jets a defensive blue-chipper and enticing wide receivers for Jaxson Dart and Geno Smith, respectively, in a wildly unpredictable NFL draft.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/final-2026-nfl-mock-dra…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Serby Mock 5.0 gives the Giants and Jets a defensive blue-chipper and enticing wide receivers for Jaxson Dart and Geno Smith, respectively, in a wildly unpredictable NFL draft.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/mel-kiper-just-connecte…
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“No fewer than nine offensive linemen appear in the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft, and no fewer than four Ohio State Buckeyes in the top 10.”
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While multiple web search results discuss Ohio State's draft status, they do not independently corroborate the specific quantitative claims: 'No fewer than nine offensive linemen appear in the first round' AND 'no fewer than four Ohio State Buckeyes in the top 10.' The evidence shows Ohio State has had high draft picks historically and in the context of 2025, but the specific numbers cited in the claim are not confirmed by multiple independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ohio State Buckeyes are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Ohio State University, located in Columbus, Ohio. The athletic programs are named after the colloquial term for people fro…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by sixth-year …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by seventh-yea…
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“QB Ty Simpson squeaks into the first round thanks to the second of two trades.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jason Edwin Simpson (born January 25, 1971) is an American football coach who serves as the head football coach for the UT Martin Skyhawks.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ty Simpson (born December 21, 2002) is an American college football quarterback. In college, he played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season was the Crimson Tide's 131st overall season, and 92nd …
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“Tom Brady doesn’t have to be embarrassed anymore when Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert and Bo Nix show up against him twice a year.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 NFL season was the 102nd season of the National Football League (NFL). The season was the first to feature a 17-game regular season schedule as the league expanded the season from 16 games. T…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The NFL playoffs for the 2024 season began on January 11, 2025, and concluded with Super Bowl LIX on February 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Denver Broncos' 56th in the National Football League (NFL) and its 66th overall. It is also the team's fifth under the leadership of general manager George Paton, its fourth un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Denver_Broncos_season
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“The Great Debate ends with Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn turning to a pass rushing bookend for Will McDonald to chase Josh Allen and Drake Maye.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New York Jets' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall and their first under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. This season began …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New York Jets' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall and their second under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. They will att…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Jets_season
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“GM Monti Ossenfort would welcome a trade down for a team (Chiefs? Saints?) that covets Arvell Reese.”
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Two separate web search results mention Monti Ossenfort and the Cardinals in connection with Arvell Reese, indicating that this topic is being discussed across multiple reports surrounding the draft.
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web search NEUTRAL — Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort during a pre-draft news conference on April 16, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training center in Tempe. With the NFL Draft just five days away, Monti…
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web search NEUTRAL — General manager Monti Ossenfort made an appearance at the NFL Draft Combine and stated the team isn’t even sure it’ll stay at their pick. However, if they remain, the Cardinals could be looking at Ohi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Arvell Reese could be the first defensive player off the board during the first round of the NFL draft on April 23 in Pittsburgh. Most think he can develop into an elite pass rusher, while others envi…
https://www.aol.com/articles/linebacker-edge-rusher-depends-…
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“Robert Saleh would have a grand old time tormenting offenses with an elite defensive weapon with tantalizing upside to assist Jeffery Simmons and Jermaine Johnson.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Saleh built up an elite defense during his first tenure as a head coach, but there were regrettable moments — on and off the field.Saleh didn’t call plays for the Jets — defensive coordinator Jeff Ulb…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6987597/2026/01/21/robert-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — "But new coach Robert Saleh shouldn't mind more help at linebacker behind Johnson, Franklin-Myers and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Styles has put together about as good of a final season and pred…
https://titansized.com/titans-make-mock-draft-pick-robert-sa…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Titans are in agreement with a star defensive lineman on a big deal to form a terrifying duo with DT Jeffery Simmons.They acquired edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II from the Jets for nose tackle T’V…
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/tennessee-titans-land-de…
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“John Harbaugh’s quarterback genius of the defense is also his culture-setter and future Captain.”
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web search NEUTRAL — The quarterback (QB) is a position in gridiron football who is a member of the offensive side of the ball and usually lines up directly behind the offensive line.
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web search NEUTRAL — In replacing Harbaugh, the Ravens hired his former defensive backs coach in Jesse Minter, admitting that he spoke with Minter about their practice changing in the future.
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web search NEUTRAL — WR Flowers: Harbaugh's practices led to injuries.2026 NFL mock draft: Kiper's pick predictions for Rounds 1-2. Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including t…
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“A shutdown corner with 4.35 speed to replace Alontae Taylor opposite Kool-Aid McKinstry for DC Brandon Staley.”
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“DC Steve Spagnuolo’s magical powers won’t be able to make this guy’s arms any longer, but unleashing his relentless motor him alongside Chris Jones will do.”
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“An immensely-athletic 6-2, 203-pound gift for Jaxson Dart to pair with Malik Nabers.”
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“His herniated disc could cause him to slide, but rookie GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and rookie HC Jeff Hafley are in full rebuild mode and can wait on a satisfactory resolution for the draft’s best offensive lineman when healthy.”
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“A 6-0, 201-pounder who can play the Nick Emmanwori role for new DC Christian Parker.”
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“An explosive separator to supplement Puka Nacua and Davante Adams who can also serve as a returner to juice Matthew Stafford in a Super Bowl-or-Bust season.”
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“LT Ronnie Stanley is 32 and the interior needs an upgrade, especially now that Sexy Dexy Lawrence will be making waves all across the division.”
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“RT Lane Johnson is 36 next month, the Kirby Smart feeder system has been kind to Howie Roseman, and this is a raw 6-7, 315-pound prototype considered the draft’s best natural LT.”
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“No, he won’t be Amon-Ra St. Brown, but he’d catch plenty of balls from Geno Smith and take the heat off Garrett Wilson.”
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“Dan Campbell will make sure the 6-7, 352-pounder stays away from the biscuits because he needs a replacement for LT Taylor Decker and a Road Grader for Jahmyr Gibbs.”
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“A 6-3, 240-pound TE with 4.39 speed for Kyler Murray since T.J. Hockenson will be a 2027 free agent.”
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“LT Ickey Ekwonu is recovering from a torn patellar tendon and RT Taylor Moton turns 33 in August, so a 6-7, 317-pound Ironman who missed exactly one practice protects Bryce Young.”
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“A young 6-6, 276-pounder who can set the edge while he learns the art of the pass rush.”
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“The host city will go wild when Roger Goodell gifts Aaron Rodgers — vacationing in Egypt again, Aaron? — a mauler who will crush Iron City beer cans with his teeth and won’t be intimidated by Sexy Dexy Lawrence.”
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“Donte Jackson will be a free agent in 2027 so Jim Harbaugh corrals a 6-0, 193-pounder with 4.44 speed to replace Benjamin St. Juste.”
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“Yaya Diaby led the club with seven sacks in 2025.”
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“OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad (11 sacks for Lions in 2025) is 31 and a 2027 free agent.”
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“Monken completes his OL makeover with an athletic 6-6, 313-pound blindside pass protector who will get stronger.”
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“A 6-0 1/2, 193-pound plug-and-play starter with 4.4 speed and scheme versatility.”
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“A 6-3 1/2, 262-pound power rusher physically comparable to HC Mike Vrabel when he played to replace K’Lavon Chaisson.”
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“Rookie HC Mike LaFleur moves from slot No. 34 to groom the inexperienced signal-caller behind Jacoby Brissett just in case Mougey might have made the move.”
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