Everything you need to know about Slidey Draft.
Slidey Draft is a mock draft competition for the 2026 NFL Draft. You build a 32-pick mock draft predicting which players will go to which teams, then compete against friends to see who can predict the real draft most accurately.
Create your mock draft before the draft starts
Join or create a pool to compete with friends
Watch the real draft and earn points for correct predictions
Win bragging rights on the leaderboard
Head to My Board to start building your mock draft. You have 32 picks to fill — one for each first-round selection.
Making Picks
Click an empty slot on the draft board to activate it. The prospect pool panel will show available players — search by name, position, or school, and use the position filter tabs to narrow your options. Click a player to assign them to that slot.
Researching Prospects
Every prospect has a detailed scouting profile. Click the blue i button next to any player to see their full profile — scouting grade, NFL comparison, combine measurables, and a detailed scouting report. You can also click any player name on a completed pick card to review their profile.
Pick Analysis
When a pick slot is active, you can optionally write your reasoning in the analysis box ("Why this pick?"). This shows on the public mock draft when your board is published — a chance to explain your thinking.
Auto-Fill
If you want to fill remaining slots quickly, the auto-fill feature assigns the next best available prospect (by consensus rank) to each empty slot. Auto-filled picks are marked with a "BPA" tag.
Publishing
Once you are happy with your picks, publish your board. Published boards are visible to everyone and will be scored when the real draft begins. You can edit picks until the draft locks.
Each of the 50 ranked prospects has a detailed profile:
Scouting Grade
0-100 rating based on consensus boards (ESPN, PFF, etc.)
Position Rank
How they rank within their position group
NFL Comparison
Current NFL player with a similar skill set
Combine Measurables
40-yard dash, vertical, bench press, broad jump, and more
Scouting Report
Detailed analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and projection
Trait Tags
Quick-glance labels like 'Elite Speed', 'Pro-Ready', 'Pass Rusher'
There are two ways to earn points: your mock draft (submitted before the draft) and live predictions (made in real-time during the draft).
Your 32-pick mock draft is scored against the actual results after each real pick is announced.
Global Leaderboard
Exact Match
Correct player at the correct pick number
Close
Correct player, within 5 picks of actual slot
Far
Correct player, 6+ picks off from actual slot
Miss
Player not drafted in Round 1, or wrong entirely
Example: you predicted a player at pick #4 and he goes at pick #2 — that is 2 picks off, a "Close" match worth +5.
Pool Mock Draft Bonus
Pools use a tiered system that rewards you for getting the player right, even if the slot is off:
Exact Slot
Correct player at the correct pick
Player Called + Close Range
Player was drafted, and you had them within 3 picks
Player Called + Far Range
Player was drafted, and you had them within 4-7 picks
Player Called (any slot)
You predicted a player who was actually drafted in Round 1
Position Match
Wrong player, but you predicted the correct position for that slot
During the real draft, pool members predict each pick before it is announced.
Correct Prediction
You predicted the exact player selected for that pick
Incorrect predictions earn 0 points. You get one prediction per pick — lock it in before the pick is announced.
The combined score determines your pool ranking. Rankings update live as each pick is announced.
Pools are private competitions between friends. Create a pool and share the invite link — anyone with the link can join.
Go to Pools → Create, name your pool, and share the invite code with friends. You are automatically the commissioner.
Pool standings combine two scores:
The combined score determines your pool rank. Rankings update live as the draft progresses.
When the NFL Draft begins, the app shifts into live mode:
Boards lock — you can no longer edit your mock draft
War Room opens — the Live page shows a real-time feed of actual picks, your board vs. reality, and a live leaderboard
Live predictions — if you are in a pool, you can predict each pick before it is announced for bonus points
Scores update in real-time — the leaderboard and pool standings refresh as each pick is announced
Final results — after all 32 picks, the leaderboard is finalized with final scores, accuracy percentages, and a winner
The War Room (/live) is a three-panel view:
When does my board lock?
Your board locks when the admin enables draft mode, typically right before the first pick is announced. You will see a banner on My Board indicating the draft is locked.
Can I edit my mock draft after publishing?
Yes, you can edit picks until the draft locks. Once locked, your board is final.
What if I do not fill all 32 picks?
Unfilled picks score 0 points. Use the auto-fill feature to quickly fill remaining slots with the best available prospects by consensus rank.
How are ties broken on the leaderboard?
Ties are broken by number of exact matches, then by number of correct players.
Can I be in multiple pools?
Yes, you can join as many pools as you like. Your mock draft is the same across all pools, but your live predictions are per-pool.
What is the 'BPA' tag on some picks?
BPA stands for "Best Player Available." It indicates a pick that was auto-filled based on consensus rankings rather than manually selected.
How do live predictions work?
During the draft, each pool shows which team is "on the clock." You pick which player you think they will select before the pick is announced. Correct predictions earn 10 points.
Where can I see the scouting report for a player?
Click the blue info icon next to any player in the prospect pool, or click any player name on a pick card. This opens a detailed profile with their grade, combine numbers, NFL comparison, and full scouting report.