Jason Boris – 2026 Mock Draft Prediction
When will Jason Boris publish his 2026 NFL mock draft? Based on 5 years of consistent timing data, here’s our prediction.
Predicted 2026 Mock Draft Drop Date
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Draft Day Morning · Pittsburgh, PA
Why this date? Boris has published his mock draft on the morning of Day 1 of the NFL Draft in every year since at least 2021 — zero exceptions. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23 in Pittsburgh, so expect his mock to drop that morning, likely between 7–11 AM ET.
Historical Mock Draft Drop Dates
Every year, Boris publishes his single annual mock draft on the morning of Round 1 — hours before picks begin. This is the consistent pattern that informs our 2026 prediction.
| Year | Mock Published | Draft Date | Days Before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 ↗ | April 29, 2021 · 10:27 AM ET | April 29, 2021 | Same Day |
| 2022 ↗ | April 28, 2022 · 10:45 AM ET | April 28, 2022 | Same Day |
| 2023 ↗ | April 27, 2023 · 10:12 AM ET | April 27, 2023 | Same Day |
| 2024 ↗ | April 25, 2024 · 7:28 AM ET | April 25, 2024 | Same Day |
| 2025 ↗ | April 24, 2025 · 10:34 AM ET | April 24, 2025 | Same Day |
| 2026 | April 23, 2026 · Morning (predicted) | April 23, 2026 | Same Day |