Mock Draft Monday 6/29 '26
Nothings into Somethings
Nothings into Somethings
- MLB Draft ‘26
- NFL Draft ‘27
-YouTube Rabbithole
Alright @YouTheReader,
Today’s tune is Drake’s Nothings into Somethings because we’re sticking to his discographic order bit.
That said, Happy Anniversary to my grandparents! Their wedding song was Dean Martin’s Everybody Loves Somebody on this day in 1968. So, that’s the real song of the day, a much better tune!
On to some sports…
Here are the Top 5 MLB Draft prospects out of college baseball for the MLB ‘26 Draft coming up next Sunday…
Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA
Roch Chowlowsky is from Chandler, Arizona. His father, Dan Cholowsky of Yonkers, New York, was a 1st Round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1991 MLB Draft, who played 8 seasons in professional baseball before becoming a scout. Roch Chowlowsky was the 2023 Gatorade Arizona Baseball Player of the Year out of Hamilton High School after winning back-to-back state championships. In his first season at UCLA in ‘24, Chowlowsky was the only Bruin to play in every game, slashing a .308/.399/.500 with 8 home runs while being named a Freshman All-American. The past two seasons, Chowlowsky has been deemed the top prospect of this draft class. Over 122 games in his sophomore and junior years, Chowlowsky was twice named Big Ten Player of the Year. He hit over .333, got on base at a 39% clip, while hitting 44 home runs + 134 RBI during this stretch. On top of that, he plays a clean shortstop, having won the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2025. Strong possibility he goes #1 in the MLB Draft next Sunday.
Vahn Lackey, C, Georgia Tech
Vahn Lackey is from Suwanee, Georgia. Despite captaining Collins Hill High School with all-state, all-region, and all-county recognition, Lackey was a bit overlooked as a recruit, not receiving a single D1 offer until his senior season. As a true freshman with the Yellow Jackets, he got off to a slow start in the batter’s box, hitting just .214 with four home runs in 36 games. That said, he flashed plenty of potential behind the dish, throwing out 6 base-stealers. During his sophomore season in ‘25, Lackey took a huge step forward as a hitter with his batting average nearly jumping by .150 points (.347). He led the Yellow Jackets in hits (77) while hitting 14 doubles, a triple, six home runs, and 42 RBIs. On the base path, the catcher stole 18 bags in 21 attempts, while simultaneously catching 14 opponents on defense. This past season was Vahn Lackey’s best yet. Not only did the bat nearly .400, but his power increased from 6 home runs to 20, and he drove in a whopping 78 runs in 61 games. With an excellent arm behind the plate and a late-blooming elite bat, Vahn Lackey has emerged as the best catching prospect of this draft class. He’ll look to join Jason Varitek, Matt Wieters, Joey Bart, and Kevin Parada as backstops to go in the 1st Round out of Georgia Tech.
Jackson Flora, SP, UC Santa Barbara
Jackson Flora is from Pleasanton, California. After playing some infield and pitching at Foothill High School, Flora became a full-time pitcher at UC Santa Barbara. As a freshman, he primarily came out of the bullpen, throwing 47 innings in 23 appearances with a 3.83 ERA and 5 saves. Flora entered Santa Barbara’s starting rotation as a sophomore and was named All-Big West First Team after going 6-3 with a 3.60 ERA. His strikeouts also jumped to 86 in 75 innings. This past spring was Flora’s most dominant yet, as he was awarded the College Baseball Hall of Fame National Pitcher of the Year. The star right-hander went 12-0 with a 1.06 ERA while striking out 133 batters in 102 innings. Standing 6’5”, his fastball can reach triple digits, and he has two variations of sliders, one sweeper in the high 70s, while the other is “gyro-like” in the high-80s. Jackson Flora is considered the consensus top pitcher of this MLB Draft class.
Drew Burress, OF, Georgia Tech
Drew Burress is from Hudson County, Georgia. Playing for Hudson County High, Burress led them to back-to-back state championships while being named the state’s Player of the Year. His collegiate career at Georgia Tech began with a bang as he hit 9 home runs in his first 8 games his freshman year in ‘24. Burress became the 3rd Yellow Jacket to ever win Freshman of the Year, joining Mark Teixeira and Derek Dietrich. The 3-time All-American outfielder hit 60 career home runs with a .357 batting average. While he doesn’t have elite base-stealing speed, he has plenty of range to play center. At 5’9”, Drew Burress generates a ton of power from his compact swing. His batting stance is pretty sick, too.
Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama
Justin Lebron was born in The Bronx, New York, but grew up in Miramar, Florida. He attended Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School, where he was an overlooked recruit despite leading his team to a state championship with a .412 batting average in his senior season. From Day 1 at ‘Bama, he earned a starting role at SS, hitting .338 with 12 dingers while earning both 1st Team All-SEC and Freshman All-American recognition. In his sophomore season in ‘25, Lebron was once again named All-SEC Defense while hitting a career-high 18 home runs. This past spring, Justin Lebron’s batting average took a dip to .277, but he added an extra element of base stealing by swiping 42 bags in 61 games. A 5-tool player who entered college with a chip on his shoulder, Justin Lebron should be another electric SS and 1st Round pick.
Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU
Jordan Seaton is from Washington, DC. He spent his high school days at St. John’s College High School before finishing at IMG Academy, where he was named the unanimous #1 offensive tackle of 2024. Seaton’s decision to play for Colorado made headlines as he chose to play for Coach Prime instead of a bevy of other offers. As a freshman in ‘24, Seaton was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, starting all 13 games at Left Tackle for the Buffaloes while only allowing 3 sacks and 6 QB hits all year. (Quite remarkable considering how long Shedeur Sanders held onto the ball.) During his sophomore season at Colorado in ‘25, Seaton made his first 9 starts before missing the final three games of the season due to a leg injury. Despite not playing the full season, the blind side tackle was named 2nd Team All-Big 12 as he gave up just two sacks and no other QB hits. This past winter, Seaton transferred from LSU and left on not-so-great terms with Coach Prime, criticizing their practice intensity, which he felt was more focused on celebrity visits. At 6’5” and 330 lbs., Seaton has prototypical NFL size to play tackle. The former 5-star recruit will take over LSU’s blindside tackle job under the helm of Lane Kiffin and could regain his momentum as a top tackle prospect if he can continue to play well in the SEC.
Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
Zabien Brown is from Santa Ana, California. He attended Mater Dei High School, where he was widely recognized as a 5-star CB recruit. As a freshman at ‘Bama in ‘24, Brown was immediately plugged into the starting lineup. Garnering Freshman All-SEC recognition, Brown finished with 18 tackles, 2 TFLs, 3 INTs, 2 pass deflections, and scored a touchdown after recovering a fumble. During his sophomore season, Zabien Brown built on his first season by becoming an improved run defender. He finished ‘26 with 39 tackles and took both his interceptions back to the crib, including a 99-yard pick-six in The Third Saturday in October rivalry game. Although he’s proven to be a dynamic playmaker when he ends up with the ball, Brown still has more room to grow consistently in pass coverage if the high-pedigree recruit is going to be a 1st Round pick in ‘27.
Justin Evans, C, Nebraska
Justin Evans is from East Orange, New Jersey. He attended Irvington High School, where he played on both sides of the line of scrimmage. As a senior at Irvington HS, Evans anchored the offensive line to a state championship in ‘21. The following season, he redshirted at Nebraska while being honored with their co-Offensive Scout of the Year for his efforts in practice. During his first chance of playing time in ‘23, Evans made five starts at LG, only allowing 1 sack. During his redshirt sophomore season in ‘24, Evans made all 13 starts for the Cornhuskers at LG, allowing just two sacks and eight QB Hurries all year. As a junior in ‘25, Justin Evans shifted over to the team’s starting center and helped pave the way for Emmett Johnson to win the Big Ten Running Back of the Year. Evans didn’t allow a single sack in ‘25 and was only on the hook for 1 QB Hit. Given his ability to play both center and guard, Justin Evans will be a sought-after interior lineman in the ‘27 NFL Draft if he can continue to further his development in ‘26.
Jackson Bennee, S, Utah
Jackson Bennee is from Holladay, Utah. He comes from a family of athletes. His older brothers, Noah and Nik, both played football at Utah, while his other brother, Justin Bennee, was a nationally-ranked snowboarder. Jackson Bennee played four sports in high school, including football, volleyball, basketball, and rugby, but wasn’t heavily recruited. He decided to walk on to the Utes. As a freshman at Utah, Bennee primarily played on special teams, contributing 6 tackles along with a blocked punt. During his sophomore season in ‘25, Bennee earned a starting role at safety and was nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy. He finished his breakout season with 64 tackles, 4 TFLs, 4 INTs, and 5 pass deflections. Two of his four interceptions last season were caught in the end zone, while another one was returned for six. With the ability to play deep, in the slot, or inside the box, Jackson Bennee is a very versatile safety who has quickly become an NFL prospect in short order.
Peter Clarke, TE, Temple
