Walter Cherepinsky – 2026 Mock Draft Prediction
When will Walter Cherepinsky 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? WalterFootball's mock draft is a living document that Cherepinsky updates throughout the season. The final version is locked in on or just before draft day. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23 in Pittsburgh — expect the final version around April 22–23.
Historical Mock Draft Drop Dates
Cherepinsky continuously updates his WalterFootball mock draft throughout the draft season, with the final version published on or just before draft day.
| Year | Mock Published | Draft Date | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Day Before / Same Day |