Russell Brown – 2026 Mock Draft Prediction
When will Russell Brown 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 Day of Draft · Pittsburgh, PA
Why this date? Brown has consistently published his final mock draft on or near draft day across multiple outlets. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23 in Pittsburgh — expect his final mock between April 22–23.
Historical Mock Draft Drop Dates
Brown has published his final mock on or just before draft day each year, moving across Cover1, FantasyPros, and LionsWire.
| Year | Mock Published | Draft Date | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 ↗ | April 29, 2021 | April 29, 2021 | Same Day |
| 2022 ↗ | April 6, 2022 | April 28, 2022 | 22 Days Before |
| 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 | Day Before / Same Day |