Lou Pickney – 2026 Mock Draft Prediction
When will Lou Pickney publish his 2026 NFL mock draft? Based on his historical timing pattern, here’s our prediction.
Predicted 2026 Mock Draft Drop Date
Wednesday–Thursday, April 22–23, 2026
Day Before or Draft Day · Pittsburgh, PA
Why this date? Pickney has consistently published his mock draft on the day before or morning of Round 1. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23 in Pittsburgh, so expect his mock to drop around April 22–23, 2026.
Historical Mock Draft Drop Dates
Pickney publishes his final mock draft shortly before or on draft day. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23 in Pittsburgh.
| Year | Mock Published | Draft Date | Days Before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 ↗ | April 29, 2021 | April 29, 2021 | Same Day |
| 2022 ↗ | April 28, 2022 | April 28, 2022 | Same Day |
| 2023 ↗ | April 27, 2023 | April 27, 2023 | Same Day |
| 2024 ↗ | April 25, 2024 | April 25, 2024 | Same Day |
| 2025 ↗ | April 24, 2025 | April 24, 2025 | Same Day |
| 2026 | April 22–23, 2026 (predicted) | April 23, 2026 | 0–1 Days Before |