Brendan Donahue – 2026 Mock Draft Prediction
When will Brendan Donahue publish his 2026 NFL mock draft? Based on 5 years of timing data, here’s our prediction.
Predicted 2026 Mock Draft Drop Date
Wednesday–Thursday, April 22–23, 2026
Day Before or Morning of Draft Day · Pittsburgh, PA
Why this date? Donahue typically publishes his final mock draft on the morning of Day 1 of the NFL Draft. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23 in Pittsburgh — expect his final mock around April 22–23.
Historical Mock Draft Drop Dates
Donahue publishes his final mock near draft day each year at Sharp Football Analysis.
| Year | Mock Published | Draft Date | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 ↗ | April 29, 2021 · Morning | April 29, 2021 | Same Day |
| 2022 ↗ | April 28, 2022 · Morning | April 28, 2022 | Same Day |
| 2023 ↗ | April 27, 2023 · Morning | April 27, 2023 | Same Day |
| 2024 ↗ | April 25, 2024 · Morning | April 25, 2024 | Same Day |
| 2025 ↗ | April 24, 2025 · Morning | April 24, 2025 | Same Day |
| 2026 | April 22–23, 2026 (predicted) | April 23, 2026 | Day Before / Same Day |