Mock Draft Monday 1/19 '26
Child's Play
Child’s Play
- NFL Draft Board ‘26
- College Hoops
- YouTube Rabbithole
Alright @YouTheReader,
Today’s tune is Drake’s Child Play. It’s the 14th track off his album Views, since I gotta follow the Drake albums in chronological order because I’m too lazy to pick a song every Monday.
The music video with Tyra Banks throwing Cheesecake Factory cheesecake was well done. After a few skips on the album, this was a good song at parties in college.
On to the ball….
Pat Coogan, C, Indiana
Pat Coogan is from Palos Heights, Illinois. A 3-star recruit, he went to Marist High School. Coogan’s top school was originally Notre Dame. He redshirted in ‘21 and appeared in just one game for a few snaps in ‘22. As a redshirt sophomore in ‘23, he earned a starting role at Left Guard out of training camp. The first-year starter allowed just one sack and 7 QB hits on the season. During his redshirt junior year in ‘24, Coogan transitioned to playing center after the Irish starting snapper went down with an injury in Week 3. Coogan made 13 starts at the new position, allowing just one sack and two QB hits the rest of the way. This past spring, Pat Coogan transferred to Indiana and stuck at center. The interior lineman hasn’t allowed a single sack or QB hit to Fernando Mendoza all season. He was awarded 2nd Team All-Big Ten for ‘25 and became the first offensive lineman to receive the Rose Bowl Game MVP since Norm Verry of USC in 1944.
Carter Smith, OT, Indiana
Carter Smith is from Powell, Ohio. He attended Olentangy Liberty High School, where he played offensive tackle in the fall and volleyball in the winter. After redshirting at Indiana in ‘22, Smith took on the Hoosiers’ Left Tackle starting role in ‘23, allowing just two sacks, 3 QB Hits, and 14 QB Hurries. With the arrival of HC Curt Cignetti in ‘24, Carter Smith retained his starting duties at blindside tackle. He allowed just two sacks, 4 QB Hits, and 6 QB Hurries, which earned him an All-Big Ten honorable mention. This past season has been Smith’s best one yet. He was named a consensus 1st Team All-American as he hasn’t allowed a single sack or QB Hit all season. Carter Smith has graded out as one of the top pass-blocking tackles in all of the land by PFF College. With three seasons’ worth of starting snaps in the Big Ten, the Hoosier Left Tackle is an experienced technician who’ll likely be selected on the 2nd night of the NFL Draft.
Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
Keionte Scott is from San Diego, California. He attended Helix High School, where he was a two-way starter, but a bit overlooked as a recruit. His collegiate career began at Snow College. A two-time JUCO All-American, Scott served as the team’s explosive kick returner and playmaking defensive back. He caught Auburn's attention, transferring to the Tigers in ‘22. In his three seasons at Auburn, Scott started at nickel corner. With the Tigers, he made 115 tackles, 6 TFLs, had a sack, caught one interception, and broke up 9 passes while also serving as the team's punt returner. The 6th-year senior transferred to Miami this past spring and was plugged into the Hurricanes’ starting nickel role. Working out of the slot, Scott has been an excellent run-stopper and a timely blitzer. This season, he’s had 61 tackles, 13 TFLs, 5 sacks, and he’s returned both his interceptions for Pick-6s. While Scott may be on the older side as an NFL prospect, his production this year with the ‘Canes won’t go unnoticed as NFL teams covet slot corners.
Markel Bell, OT, Miami
Markel Bell is from Cleveland, Mississippi. He attended Cleveland Central High School, but wasn’t really on D1 schools’ radar until he spent two seasons at Holmes Community College. After his two years of JUCO, Bell was ranked the top junior college offensive tackle to enter the transfer portal. He chose to play for Miami in ‘24. While he only made 5 starts at Left Tackle, Bell played nearly 550 snaps during his first season of D1-ball, and held his own, only giving up 3 sacks. This season, Markel Bell returned to the Hurricanes as the team’s starting blindside tackle opposite of Francis Mauigoa. Bell hasn’t allowed a single sack all year and has only been responsible for 1 QB Hit in ‘25. The 6’9” and 345 lbs. tackle earned 3rd Team All-ACC honors this season. Although he may still be considered a bit raw, Markel Bell has NFL size you can’t teach, and he worked his ass off to get to play in the National Championship from JUCO.
Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami
Jakobe Thomas is from Tullahoma, Tennessee. He went to Tullahoma High School, where he was a 3-star recruit primarily as a running back (712 rushing yards + 16 TDs in ‘20). His collegiate career began at Middle Tennessee. After redshirting in ‘21, Thomas earned playing time in ‘22 and flashed potential, earning PFF 2nd Team All-Conference USA honors with 4 interceptions. He took over a starting role in ‘23 at Middle Tennessee, finishing his redshirt sophomore season with 71 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 5 pass deflections. After three seasons with the Blue Raiders, Thomas transferred to Tennessee in ‘24, but ultimately saw a decrease in playing time with the Vols, so it was a one-and-done. This past season, Jakobe Thomas has broken out into a star in Miami. With the ‘Canes, Thomas has made 70 tackles, 4 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, caught 5 INTs, and has forced 2 fumbles. A versatile defender, Thomas can play a hybrid of deep centerfield or in the box, particularly as an excellent blitzer.
Here’s a quick bit about five College Basketball players this season…
Malachi Moreno, C, Kentucky
Malachi Moreno is from Georgetown, Kentucky. His older brother, Michael Moreno, was a good 5-year starter at Eastern Kentucky. Malachi Moreno played for Great Crossing High School, where he was a McDonald’s All-American 5-star prospect who led Great Crossing to a state title. In his senior season, Moreno averaged 21.5 points, 14.9 rebounds, 3.6 blocks, and 3.5 assists per game, earning him the ‘25 Kentucky Mr. Basketball. This being his freshman year of college at Kentucky, Moreno has had his share of ups and downs with the Wildcats. He’s averaging 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. However, this past week was surely a high, as the freshman 7-footer reenacted the Christian Laettner buzzer beater in the Wildcats’ win over LSU. At 12-6, Kentucky is right in the thick of things in the SEC, and should make the NCAA Tournament for the 5th straight season. Depending on whether the 7-foot freshman can build off his game-winner could very decide how far the Wildcats go this season.
Pryce Sandfort, SF, Nebraska
Pryce Sandfort is from Waukee, Iowa. He comes from a basketball family, as his father hooped at Hastings College, and his mother played at Simpson College. His older brother, Payton, played four years for the Iowa Hawkeyes and is currently on the OKC G-League team. Pryce Sandfort played high school hoops at Waukee Northwest, where he was named the ‘23 Iowa Mr. Basketball after averaging 24.9 points, 11 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.7 blocks, and 1.7 steals his senior year. Like his older brother Payton, Pryce Sandfort’s collegiate career began with the Hawkeyes. As a freshman at Iowa, Sandfort was a role player off the bench, averaging about 8 minutes per game. Last year, as a sophomore, Sandfort was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, averaging 8.8 points on 40% shooting from beyond the arc with increased playing time. This past spring, Sandfort transferred to Nebraska and immediately became a starter. With the Cornhuskers this season, the small forward is averaging a career-high 16.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He’s also been drilling 3-pointers at a 41% rate. At 18-0, Nebraska is the only Big Ten team left undefeated. With a lethally quick release, Sandfort is the team’s leading scorer and one of the top shooters in all the land.
Peter Suder, SG, Miami (OH)
Peter Suder is from Carmel, Indiana. He attended Carmel High School, where he won two state championships and averaged 13.6 points per game as a senior. His first college stop was at Bellarmine University. As a freshman in ‘22-23, Suder made the ASUN All-Freshman Team with 9.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. During his sophomore year at Ballarmine, Suder continued his steady play, averaging 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Last season, the shooting guard transferred to Miami (OH) and earned 1st Team All-MAC recognition. He led the RedHawks with 13.7 points and 3.8 assists per game. Now a senior, Peter Suder has helped Miami get off to a 19-0 start this year. The 6’5” guard is averaging 13.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Over the weekend, Suder came up clutch in leading the RedHawks over SUNY Buffalo, as he scored a season-high 37 points while draining seven 3-pointers. Peter Suder, along with Brant Byers, is one of two key pieces in a rotation of 5 players averaging double-figures. If they can continue the great play, the veteran-laden MAC program is not only on the cusp of making the Top 25, but is destined for the March Madness tournament.
Terri Miller Jr., PF, Portland State
Terri Miller Jr. is from Fresno, California. He attended Clovis North High School before playing two seasons of JUCO ball at College of the Sequoias. During his second season of junior college, Miller averaged 13.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. It was enough to catch LA Tech's attention, where he transferred in ‘23. In his lone season at Louisiana Tech, Miller missed half the season with injuries and illness. He transferred once more to Portland State last season, where he became a starter, averaging 12.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Miller was named 2nd Team All-Big Sky in his first successful season in D1. This year, Terri Miller Jr. has improved to 18.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. The skilled big man is an excellent point forward with the passing ability to create shots for his teammates. Portland State has begun its conference play with a 5-0 start, with Miller leading the charge. The Vikings last made the NCAA Tournament in 2009, but currently sit in first place in the Big Sky.
Tavari Johnson, PG, Akron
