Artificial intelligence has become part of everyday life and decision-making, including for the NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday before concluding on Saturday in Pittsburgh, and franchises have already admitted that AI has become a crucial part in front offices preparing for and deciding who to select for the future of their teams.
"If you aren't using it, you're already behind," San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said of AI this week.
Obviously NFL front offices are using much more sophisticated systems and using AI for more than just asking which player to pick, but we asked ChatGPT to predict where every NFL Draft prospect the Oklahoma Sooners have will go this week.
Where ChatGPT predicts every Sooner to go in 2026 NFL Draft
R Mason Thomas, EDGE: Rd. 3, Pick 68 to Atlanta Falcons
A fringe first-round pick who has recently slipped into the second, this would be late for edge rusher R Mason Thomas compared to most mock drafts. ChatGPT, though, noted the Falcons' consistent need for pass rushers, and pick No. 68 is the sweet spot where teams usually go after pass rushers who will be in the rotation but could develop into a starter.
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Deion Burks, WR: Rd. 3, Pick 79 to New Orleans Saints
Wide receiver Deion Burks' stock has been on the rise since running a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but this would still be considered a reach by many. However, not only does ChatGPT think the Saints have a lot of belief in Burks, but predicted he could even sneak into the second round.
Marvin Jones Jr., EDGE: Rd. 4, Pick 102 to Las Vegas Raiders
This would be early for edge rusher Marvin Jones Jr., but ChatGPT claims the Raiders tend to gamble on pass rushers with upside despite Jones showing inconsistency on tape. The ability is definitely there, though, as the son of a former NFL player.
Kendal Daniels, LB: Rd. 4, Pick 115 to Arizona Cardinals
For a guy who spent time at safety, linebacker and OU's hybrid cheetah position during his college career, ChatGPT believes Kendal Daniels' versatility could actually hurt him since he's not elite at one certain position. The Cardinals, though, could use a versatile second-level defender.
Damonic Williams, DT: Rd. 4, Pick 128 to Chicago Bears
The knock on Damonic Williams has been that he's never proven to be a pass rusher but can be a strong presence to clog holes in the middle. Since the Bears already have athletic defensive linemen to surround Williams, at least according to ChatGPT, they could snag him here to get more interior size.
Gracen Halton, DT: Rd. 5, Pick 150 to Miami Dolphins
This could be a sign that the computer can't keep up with the rise of defensive tackle Gracen Halton after he has impressed every time he's been in front of scouts. The fifth round would be late considering some mock drafts have had Halton going as early as the second round as the first Sooner off the board. But maybe the computer is actually just realistic and not buying into the hype.
Robert Spears-Jennings, S: Rd. 5, Pick 172 to Pittsburgh Steelers
This would be a little high for safety Robert Spears-Jennings, but still not out of his window compared to mock drafts. ChatGPT noted that the Steelers love "tough, physical DBs," and RSJ is certainly that so could fit right in.
Jaren Kanak, TE: Rd. 6, Pick 190 to Denver Broncos
This time last year, Jaren Kanak was switching positions from linebacker to tight end, and now he's already looking to get drafted after just one season as a tight end. ChatGPT thinks that actually benefits Kanak as a raw and athletic prospect with a lot of room for development as a low-risk pick with high upside this late.
Febechi Nwaiwu, OL: Rd. 6, Pick 208 to Dallas Cowboys
This would send Febechi Nwaiwu back home to Texas. He still has a lot to be developed despite so much experience in college, but ChatGPT described the Cowboys as "one of the best OL development systems in the NFL" that "frequently draft traits-based linemen late."
Owen Heinecke, LB: Rd. 7, Pick 228 to San Francisco 49ers
As of last week, linebacker Owen Heinecke is no longer a draft prospect and will return to OU next season, but this prediction further shows how important that was for Heinecke's NFL hopes as possibly one of the last picks in the draft. That won't be the case next year.
Jaydn Ott, RB: ?????
Although some mock drafts have had running back Jaydn Ott going as high as the fifth round despite a lackluster season at OU in 2025, ChatGPT gave Ott a 60-70% chance of actually getting picked, and if he does, it will be late in the sixth or seventh round. Most likely, though, Ott will be a priority free agent signing in hopes his talent turns into something.
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