What Is DKDB?

Overview

DKDB is a human‑curated index of NFL mock drafts created and maintained by Lou Pickney. It exists for one purpose: to highlight the most thoughtful, high‑signal mock drafts published across the football analysis community. Instead of listing every mock that appears online, DKDB focuses on quality, credibility, and clarity: the mocks that genuinely help readers understand how the draft landscape is evolving.

Why DKDB Exists

The NFL mock‑draft ecosystem is crowded, uneven, and often noisy. Some mocks are insightful and well‑reasoned; others are rushed, algorithmic, or designed purely for clicks. DKDB was built to solve that problem. By filtering out low‑signal content and surfacing only the most credible work, DKDB gives fans, analysts, and reporters a clean, reliable snapshot of the draft conversation at any moment in the cycle.

What Makes DKDB Different

DKDB is not a simulator, a consensus engine, or an AI‑generated list. Every mock included is reviewed by a human curator, with attention paid to methodology, reasoning, track record, and analytical value. There are no paywalls, no automated scraping, and no blended rankings. Just real mocks from real analysts, updated daily throughout the draft season.

Who Curates DKDB

DKDB is curated by Lou Pickney, who has followed the NFL Draft for decades and evaluates mocks based on their insight, structure, and seriousness of purpose. The goal is not to predict the draft with perfect accuracy, but to highlight the analysts who approach the process with rigor and thoughtfulness.

What DKDB Offers

• A clean, continuously updated list of credible NFL mock drafts

• Direct links to each mock, with no commentary required to access them

• A curated view of the draft landscape without noise or filler

• A human‑filtered alternative to consensus engines and AI‑generated content

Who DKDB Is For

DKDB is designed for anyone who values clarity over clutter:

• NFL fans tracking their team’s draft outlook

• Reporters and bloggers looking for credible mocks

• Analysts comparing trends across the draft cycle

• Readers who want signal, not volume

The Philosophy Behind DKDB

The draft community works best when thoughtful voices are easy to find. DKDB’s mission is to make that possible, not by predicting the future but by elevating the people who take the process seriously.

Last Updated: February 2026

DKDB: Curated 2026 NFL Mock Drafts - Updated daily. Curation by Lou Pickney.
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