This article is a guest-contributed opinion piece. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the San Jose FORCE organization.

After a delayed take-off, the 2026 draft turned out to be quite the turbulent ride. Let’s take a look at how each team fared.

The Board

ClubGradeBest PickWorst Pick
The ShTeinastyAMarshawn Lloyd $9AJ Brown $50
The Philly FakeoutsA-Tucker Kraft $1Jayden Daniels $9
Big Bob’s BeepersB+Malik Nabers $27Tyler Warren $14
Gould’s GoldB+Derrick Henry $49Tetairoa McMillan $30
Boutte TutenB-Jameson Williams $10Juwan Johnson / Brenton Strange $1
Daddy’s InsightB-Jonathan Taylor $59Harrison Butker $2
The CEOC+George Pickens $32Jaxon Smith-Njigba $68
Hungry Hungry HipposCCam Skattebo $21Jeremiyah Love $47
DaCJavonte Williams $29Cole Kmet $1
Bustin Lutz OGD+Michael Wilson $2Ashton Jeanty $46
Onion Johns Burlap SackDRhamondre Stevenson $4Bijan Robinson $72

What Stood Out

  • The ShTeinasty — They’re going to win a lot of games by less than 10 points.
  • The Philly Fakeouts — He can’t keep getting away with it.
  • Big Bob’s Beepers — Solid value in the middle of the draft, as always.
  • Gould’s Gold — It takes two owners to choose between DJ Moore and Rome Odunze.
  • Boutte Tuten — Those who draft three quarterbacks are destined to drop the wrong one.
  • Daddy’s Insight — One of Waddle, Evans or Pittman will thrive on their new team.
  • The CEO — Not good when Kenny Gainwell poses an existential threat to your team.
  • Hungry Hungry Hippos — Two tight ends. Groundbreaking.
  • Da — Bigsby and Mahomes could have been a starting wide receiver instead.
  • Bustin Lutz OG — Betting it all on good health from Puka and CMC.
  • Onion Johns Burlap Sack — Jakobi Meyers, come on down.
Stu Baker
Stu Baker
Guest Contributor

Stu Baker’s legendary coaching career spanned 38 years, including a comeback from retirement to lead the San Jose FORCE in their inaugural season. When he is not contributing football analysis, he enjoys fishing and golf.