Draft Snapshot
David Stone is currently No. 21 on the 2027 NFL board, with current mocks placing the player between No. 10 and No. 27. The weighted average is 15.5 and the median is 14.0. Topics mentioned in the stored source commentary include production, positional value, and health discussion. David Stone moved down 2 consensus spots from the prior snapshot. The weighted average moved 0.1 picks later.
Player Information
- Position
- DL
- School
- Oklahoma
- Consensus rank
- #21
- Latest eligible projection published
- October 19, 2026
- Eligible draft mocks
- 26
- Player mock appearances
- 19
- Consensus projections
- 19
- Snapshot calculated
- October 19, 2026
Current Consensus
David Stone appears in 19 of 26 eligible draft mocks across 15 publications. The center of the market is pick 15.5, while the full range and team assignments show where the writers disagree.
Why David Stone Is Ranked Here
David Stone is No. 21 in the stored mock consensus, with a weighted average pick of 15.5 across 19 current player appearances. The ranking summarizes published placements; it does not establish a particular skill or guarantee professional success.
The current selections range from No. 10 to No. 27.
An attributed positive evaluation in the stored commentary is: Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “David Stone has great athleticism for someone with his size and length.”
The classified commentary does not establish a specific concern here. A missing concern is not evidence that the player has no developmental questions.
Nearby consensus entries include A.J. Holmes at No. 23 and A'Mauri Washington at No. 36. Their placement does not by itself establish a player-specific skill advantage.
Strengths
- Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “David Stone has great athleticism for someone with his size and length.”
Questions / Concerns
- The stored player-specific commentary does not establish a specific concern for this summary. That evidence limit does not establish a complete scouting assessment.
What David Stone Needs to Show Next
- Compare later player-specific evaluations with the current stored writer notes before treating the projection as evidence of professional readiness. Source detail: the current projections and their attribution are listed below.
Draft Stock Movement
David Stone moved down 2 consensus spots from the prior snapshot. The weighted average moved 0.1 picks later.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 14 | 14.6 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 14 | 14.7 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 14 | 14.6 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 14 | 14.3 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 15 | 14.6 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 15 | 15.2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 16 | 15.9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 17 | 15.4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 17 | 15.4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 19 | 15.5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 21 | 15.5 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
New York Jets
New York Jets appears in 5 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #13.2. The linked CBS Sports note says: Josh Edwards: A first-round haul of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah, Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton, and Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone would certainly make next season interesting.. This card describes the current New York Jets order connection, not team intent.
New York Giants
New York Giants appears in 4 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #18.5. The linked WalterFootball note says: Walter Cherepinsky: David Stone has great athleticism for someone with his size and length.. This card describes the current New York Giants order connection, not team intent.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars appears in 3 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #17.7. The linked FanSided note says: Cody Williams: David Stone is a forceful presence that could be added to the mix in Jacksonville, someone who's a highly adept run stuffer but also offers juice as an interior pass rusher as well.. This card describes the current Jacksonville Jaguars order connection, not team intent.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
Mike Renner: Stone is a do-it-all defensive tackle who could immediately improve the Cowboys' run defense.
Themes: productionJosh Edwards: A first-round haul of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah, Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton, and Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone would certainly make next season interesting.
Themes: positional value · productionRyan Wilson: Stone was battling injuries early in the season, and he hasn't looked like the 2025 version of himself.
Themes: health discussionVinnie Iyer: Stone has a nice blend of strength and quickness to blow up a lot of plays in the backfield.
Walter Cherepinsky: David Stone has great athleticism for someone with his size and length.
Themes: size and lengthCody Williams: David Stone is a forceful presence that could be added to the mix in Jacksonville, someone who's a highly adept run stuffer but also offers juice as an interior pass rusher as well.
Themes: positional valueThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Andy: David Stone is a high upside defensive lineman with elite overall run defense, an exceptional anchor, and good athleticism.
Themes: technique and decision-making · long-term upsideEthan Woodie: Stone combined stout interior run defense with a quick burst off the snap that allows him to penetrate the backfield consistently.
Themes: athleticism and burstFantasyPros Staff: David Stone emerged as one of the breakout defensive linemen in college football.
Chris Gregory: The Jaguars addressed defensive tackle in this year's class, but Stone has more upside than anyone on Jacksonville's current interior.
Themes: production · long-term upsideThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Mike Fanelli: That won't be the case next year, especially if Stone is on the board when the Bears are on the clock.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Daniel Flick: They need to add more difference-makers to the interior of their defensive line, and Stone has the physical tools to wreak havoc against both the run and pass.
Themes: athleticism and burst · size and length · roster needDaire Carragher: Stone is not the same type of pass rusher as Dexter Lawrence - he has just three career sacks - but he is built like a mammoth and could help rejuvenate a defense that was pummeled by run-heavy offenses last season.
Themes: positional value · productionWhat Changed Since the Previous Update
David Stone: consensus rank moved from No. 19 to No. 21 weighted average moved from 15.5 to 15.5