Intel, leverage, and a class deeper than the consensus 

The Champions League does not draft casually.

Every selection is layered with posturing, smokescreens, and just enough misinformation to make Slack unreadable for 72 consecutive hours. This year’s rookie class only amplifies that chaos. There’s quarterback uncertainty at the top, running back depth hiding behind Jeremiah Love’s shadow, and a wide receiver tier that may quietly be stronger than last year’s — even if draft Twitter hasn’t caught up yet.

This mock blends league tendencies, evolving NFL projections, and what TRS Insiders are hearing behind closed doors. The board will move between now and draft night. But the tiers? Those are starting to solidify.

Quarterback

There’s still real uncertainty at quarterback.

Fernando Mendoza is the clear QB1. That much feels stable. The combination of projected draft capital, mobility, and clean mechanics gives him insulation in fantasy formats. Ty Simpson is solidifying himself as QB2, especially as evaluators revisit his pocket discipline and arm talent in big-game settings.

QB3, however, is where things fracture.

Trinidad Chambliss’ petition situation looms large. If denied, he’s effectively forced into the draft pool, and his profile becomes one of the more volatile bets in the class.

Meanwhile, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, and Garrett Nussmeier all entered the season with first-round buzz. Disappointing senior campaigns have cooled that talk, but as GMs grind the tape rather than the box score, it would not be surprising to see one of them regain traction. Quarterback inflation happens every spring. It only takes one front office to fall in love.

Running Back

Jeremiah Love headlines the class, but this group runs deeper than most realize.

Jonah Coleman carries Cam Skateboo-type potential — but with better contact balance and interior patience. Landing spot will determine whether he’s viewed as a complementary piece or a true early-down hammer.

Jadarian Price profiles as this year’s RJ Harvey-style riser, except he’s two years younger and arguably more complete. The traits scream workhorse: acceleration, vision, fluid change of direction, and the ability to create beyond blocking structure.

Emmett Johnson is another name quietly building steam. He could be the fourth Day 2 back selected in the NFL Draft. His fantasy stock will hinge almost entirely on landing spot, but the talent is real.

This isn’t a top-heavy class. It’s a depth class.

Wide Receiver

The 2026 wide receiver narrative is being drowned out by early 2027 chatter. Don’t fall for it.

This group is deeper than last year’s in pure volume of Day 2 talent.

After the consensus top three — Tate, Lemon, Tyson — the next wave includes:

• Denzel Boston
• Omar Cooper
• KC Concepcion
• Elijah Sarratt
• Chris Bell
• Germie Bernard
• Chris Brazzell
• Zachariah Branch
• Ja’Kobi Lane

Landing spot will separate these names more than raw ability. The margins are thin, but the ceiling outcomes are legitimate.

Tight End

We are completely out on tight end after Kenyon Sadiq.

But we are very in on Kenyon Sadiq.

He projects as a pseudo-slot receiver in certain systems. Elite route nuance, strong hands, and his drops this season were almost exclusively contested sideline targets. He is not a traditional in-line mauler — he’s a matchup problem.

Eli Stowers is a name to monitor, but the TRS Insiders eye test hasn’t been convinced. There’s a gap here.

What Sources Are Telling TRS Insiders

• The top five is solidified.
• Jeremiyah Love is going 1.01.
• Makai Lemon is most likely 1.02.
• 1.03–1.05 will be some order of Carnell Tate, Jordan Tyson, and Fernando Mendoza.

After that? It opens up.

Landing spot will dramatically reshape the mid-first through late-second. There’s a cluster of players in that range that multiple managers are quietly targeting. As certain names slide into the mid-second, expect aggressive trade-up attempts.

And one more thing: this draft is deeper than Dynasty Domain consensus suggests. More than a handful of managers are angling to secure mid-to-late first round selections before prices rise.

Expect activity.

Mock Draft

Round1

1.01 | Santa Barbara Conquerors (Tyler)

Pick: Jeremiah Love | RB | Notre Dame
Reminiscent of: Bijan Robinson

Not much analysis is required here. Love is the consensus 1.01 and the Conquerors are comfortable in that position. They aren’t hanging up the phone when teams call — but they’re spending most of the conversation explaining why the offer isn’t close.

The pedigree, production, and projection align. The only question is whether the hype becomes generational… or simply excellent.

1.02 | Hickory Hogs (Kaden)

Pick: Makai Lemon | WR | USC
Reminiscent of: Amon-Ra St. Brown

The Hogs have locked in on Lemon.

There are other viable options, but Lemon checks too many boxes: route nuance, spatial awareness, hands strength, and competitive edge at the catch point. The combine will matter for perception, but on film, he wins consistently.

This is a stable selection.

1.03 | San Diego Puppies (Brandon)

Pick: Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State
Reminiscent of: Chris Godwin

San Diego is posturing about quarterback. They may even believe it.

But passing on an Ohio State receiver with Tate’s production profile and analytical backing is difficult. He’s a floor-and-ceiling blend, and the Puppies need reliability at the position.

Ohio State wide receivers tend to work out.

1.04 | Boston United (Ryan)

Pick: Jordan Tyson | WR | USC
Reminiscent of: DeVonta Smith

If not for injury concerns, Tyson would have an argument as WR1. His separation isn’t just effective — it’s visually loud.

TRS Insiders see flashes of OBJ-level elasticity in his movement patterns. If durability stabilizes, this could be the most electric receiver in the class.

1.05 | Boston United (Ryan)

Pick: Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana
Reminiscent of: Jared Goff, without bricks in his shoes

Back-to-back picks allow United to solve wide receiver and quarterback in one swing.

Mendoza brings projected draft pedigree, mobility, and long-term insulation. In superflex formats, that combination is hard to bypass. This is a foundational play.

1.06 | Hickory Hogs (Kaden)

Pick: Denzel Boston | WR | Washington
Reminiscent of: Michael Pittman

Boston is a physical X receiver with elite contested catch ability and red-zone dominance. He does not possess elite top-end speed, which could create separation challenges against NFL corners.

But the Hogs are building a size-and-strength wide receiver core that can win through traffic.

1.07 | San Diego Puppies (Brandon)

Pick: Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon
Reminiscent of: Kyle Pitts, with reasonable expectations

In a tight end premium format, this is logical.

Sadiq is the only tight end with reliable first-round fantasy projection. He separates like a receiver and attacks the ball aggressively. San Diego could have gone elsewhere, but securing the only stable option at the position carries strategic value.

1.08 | Minnesota Moobers (Jake)

Pick: Jadarian Price | RB | Notre Dame
Reminiscent of: James Conner

Price is explosive, decisive, and more powerful than advertised. He thrives in zone schemes and would have been the clear RB1 at most programs in the country.

This is a bet on traits and projected Day 2 capital.

1.09 | Phoenix Brewskis (Kevin)

Pick: Omar Cooper | WR | Indiana
Reminiscent of: Parker Washington

Cooper is rising quickly. He wins after the catch and against zone coverage with spatial intelligence and physicality.

The Brewskis land one of the more dynamic mid-tier receivers in the class.

1.10 | Santa Barbara Conquerors (Tyler)

Pick: Jonah Coleman | RB | Washington
Reminiscent of: Cam Skateboo

Coleman runs like a compact wrecking ball with ballet-level balance. He thrives in short-yardage situations and absorbs contact without losing momentum.

Tyler doubles down at running back, betting that landing spot unlocks Coleman’s full ceiling.

1.11 | Windy City Hellhounds (Kani)

Pick: Elijah Sarratt | WR | Indiana
Reminiscent of: Courtland Sutton

A true hands catcher with consistent contested success. Sarratt is quarterback-friendly and thrives in high-leverage situations.

With their wide receiver room becoming top-heavy, the Hellhounds need insulation.

1.12 | Miami Cigarritos (Daniel)

Pick: KC Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M
Reminiscent of: Zay Flowers

Concepcion may slide due to size and contact concerns. His route running and acceleration are legitimate weapons, but blocking limitations could impact early snap share.

If he lands in a creative system — San Francisco, for example — his draft stock rebounds immediately. The Cigarritos might get a steal at the 1/2 turn.