Mock Draft Monday 6/15 '26
Portland
Portland
- NBA Draft ‘26
- NFL Draft ‘27
-YouTube Rabbithole
Alright @YouTheReader,
Today’s tune is Drake’s Portland featuring Travis Scott and Quavo.
Cool flute. Portland is the headquarters of Nike, which Drake is signed to.
Speaking of which, I think I’ve already watched this commercial 1,837 times.
On to the ball…
Allen Graves, SF, Santa Clara
Allen Graves is from Ponchatoula, Louisiana. As a senior at Ponchatoula High, Graves was awarded the ‘24 Gatorade Louisiana Boys Basketball Player of the Year, averaging 20.9 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.6 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game. He redshirted his entire freshman season at Santa Clara in ‘24-’25. In his first season of collegiate hoops, Graves won the WCC Freshman of the Year and the WCC Sixth Man of the Year. Off the Broncos’ bench, Graves averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 41% from beyond the arc. During Santa Clara’s 1st Round NCAA Tournament loss to Kentucky, Graves went down scoring 17 points with 7 boards. At 6’9”, Allen Graves possesses a nice inside-and-out offensive game. His somewhat slow pace and below-the-rim talent sorta reminds me of Kyle Anderson if you sped Anderson up about 1.5x speed.
Dillon Mitchell, PG, St. John’s
Dillon Mitchell is from Tampa, Florida. He attended Montverde Academy and was a 5-star recruit for the class of 2022. Participating in the McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic, Mitchell led Montverde to a GEICO High School National Championship. His collegiate career began at Texas. As a freshman with the Longhorns, Mitchell made 38 starts, averaging 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He served as a role player, helping Texas reach the Elite 8 in the ‘23 NCAA Tournament. His sophomore season saw an increased role as he averaged 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds at Texas, which reached the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament. In ‘24-’25, Dillon Mitchell transferred to Cincinnati, where he averaged 9.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game as a starter. As a senior last season, Mitchell transferred once more to play for Rick Pitino at St. John’s. Although his start in NYC got off to a slow one, Mitchell took over the reins as one of the team’s primary playmakers. He finished the year averaging 8.3 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. The senior point forward was named All-Big East 3rd Team and to the Big East All-Defensive Team. While he doesn’t have the ability to shoot, Mitchell knows that limitation to his game and is an excellent slasher. His lack of shooting may hamper his ability to be a starter in the NBA, but he could certainly fill a role off the bench as a point forward and elite defender. His game should be like Ben Simmons’ if the former #1 pick wasn’t scared.
Morez Johnson Jr., PF, Michigan
Morez Johnson Jr. is from Riverdale, Illinois. At Thornton Township High School, he was the top-ranked player in the state. The big man was awarded the 2024 Illinois Mr. Basketball and the Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year. Johnson Jr. also represented Team USA in the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup. His first stop in college was at Illinois last season. As a freshman with the Fighting Illini, Morez Johnson Jr. set a program record for the highest field goal percentage by a freshman (64.2%), while averaging 7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. He transferred to the Michigan Wolverines last spring. With the eventual National Champions, Johnson Jr. boosted his averages to 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. The sophomore power forward was named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team and All-Big Ten 2nd Team. To me, his game reminds me a bit of a young Udonis Haslem. He could be a very nice interior complement to a center who may be used more as a stretch big.
Cameron Carr, SG, Baylor
Cameron Carr is from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. His father, Chris Carr, played six seasons in the NBA and actually was runner-up to Kobe Bryant in the 1997 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest after a standout career at Southern Illinois. A four-star recruit, Cameron Carr graduated from Link Academy. His first college stop was at Tennessee. After playing little his freshman season, Carr suffered a thumb injury as a sophomore that sidelined him for most of the year. He finished his time with the Vols averaging just 2.3 points per game in 18 appearances before transferring to Baylor. The junior wing had a breakout season in ‘25-’26, averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game on 37% shooting from beyond the arc. Carr can make and contest shots, plus has plenty of hops. His player profile is a bit similar to Doug Christie as a bigger guard.
Henri Veesaar, C, North Carolina
Henri Veesaar is from Tallinn, Estonia. His mother, Pille Veesaar, was a world-class ping pong player. Veesaar grew up playing basketball in Real Madrid’s youth program and represented Estonia on the Senior National Team in 2021. He decided to come to the U.S. to play college basketball once he turned 18. His first stop in America was at the University of Arizona. As a freshman with the Wildcats, Veesaar was a bench big man who averaged just 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. The following season in ‘23-’24, Veesaar dislocated his elbow and missed the entire year with a medical redshirt. He returned to the Wildcats for the ‘24-’25 season as the team’s 6th Man, averaging 9.4 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. Last spring, Veesaar transferred to the Tar Heels. In his lone season at UNC, the 7-footer improved to averaging 17 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game while even shooting 43% from beyond the arc. He projects as a stretch big man with a game sorta like Spencer Hawes.
Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
Trevor Goosby is from Melissa, Texas. At Melissa High School, Goosby was a bit overlooked as a recruit, ranking #38 among offensive tackles nationally. After redshirting his freshman season in ‘23, Goosby made two starts and played in 15 games for the Longhorns in ‘24. In over 150 pass-blocking snaps, Goosby allowed 5 QB Hurries and no sacks. He returned to Texas for his redshirt sophomore season in ‘25 as Arch Manning’s blindside. During his first season as a full-time starter, Trevor Goosby was named 1st Team All-SEC, allowing just 3 sacks and 10 QB Hurries all season. At 6’7” and 325 lbs., Goosby has size and athleticism to play Left Tackle in the NFL. As a run blocker, he excels at quickly climbing to his next block after winning his first matchup. If he can build upon his one season of starting experience, Trevor Goosby will be in consideration for the top tackle selected in the ‘26 NFL Draft.
Ellis Robinson, CB, Georgia
Ellis Robinson is from New Haven, Connecticut. He began his high school life at Iona Prep in New Rochelle. As a sophomore, he helped his program win its first-ever Catholic school state title as a WR. Robinson then transferred to IMG Academy, where he emerged as the #1 nationally ranked CB of his recruiting class. As a true freshman in ‘24, Robinson didn’t get much action on the Georgia defense, so he was redshirt eligible. In ‘25, he broke into the Dawgs’ defense lineup and was awarded the FWAA Freshman Defensive Player of the Year. Making 12 starts, Robinson allowed just 15 catches on 35 targets while deflecting 7 passes and picking off 4 more. At 6’ tall with excellent ball skills, Robinson will be put on an island plenty this upcoming season on Kirby Smart’s defense, and opposing QBs will likely look the other way. His Ellis Island nickname is also class.
Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss
Will Echoles is from Houston, Mississippi. At Houston High School, Echoles played on both sides of the line. During his senior season, he had 59 tackles, 18 TFLs, and 7 sacks defensively, while making 25 pancake blocks on offense. A 4-star recruit, Echoles served as a backup defensive lineman his freshman season in ‘24. In just about 120 snaps played, he had 9 tackles, 2 TFLs, and half a sack. He earned a starting job on the Rebels’ interior defensive line in ‘25. The sophomore became a game wrecker with 68 tackles, 11.5 TFLs, 5 sacks, and 5 pass deflections. This earned him 1st Team All-SEC recognition. At 6’3” and 309 lbs., Will Echoles has NFL-level size combined with agility. If he can build off his excellent ‘25 season, Echoles will surely be a 1st Round pick come next April.
Iapani Laloulu, C, Oregon
Iapani Laloulu is from Honolulu, Hawaii. A 4-star recruit out of Farrington High School, Laloulu was recruited by Miami, Tennessee, and Penn State, but decided to play for the Oregon Ducks. As a freshman in ‘23, Laloulu earned snaps at all 3 interior line positions, contributing as a backup in blowouts and filling in for injury. Laloulu began his sophomore season in ‘24 as the Ducks’ RG for two games before switching inside to play center for the team’s remaining 12. Between both positions, Laloulu allowed zero sacks and 10 pressures. In ‘25 as a junior, Laloulu had his best season yet. He was named 3rd Team All-American by the AP after allowing just 1 sack and 5 QB hits all season. Considered the top returning center in this upcoming draft class, Laloulu will look to build off his All-American season.
Kade Pieper, OG, Iowa
