In today’s Fact or Fiction — NFL Draft edition — I look at three big recent topics around the NFL Draft and decide whether the statement is indeed FACT or if it’s FICTION.
1. Caleb Williams is the No. 1 pick right now.
Farrell’s take: FACT
Right now I think that’s the case. Would I take him No. 1 overall? Not a chance as he’s got some maturity issues and I don’t think he can handle being a franchise guy. But the Chicago Bears likely don’t agree and if they don’t want him they can easily trade out and he can go No. 1.
2. Joe Alt is the best player in the NFL Draft.
Farrell’s take: FICTION
That’s the talk out there from some scouts as the Notre Dame OT is expected to be a 10-12 year guy and potential Gold Jacket recipient. However, let’s not forget there’s a guy named Marvin Harrison Jr. who could be the most unique WR since Calvin Johnson. I’m going with MHJ.
3. The Commanders are all over Drake Maye.
Farrell’s take: FACT
The Commanders would love Williams as he’s a Maryland kid but Maye is just fine and they aren’t afraid of another Phil Longo/Mack Brown QB despite Sam Howell’s up and down nature. Maye is much better than Howell and I have him ahead of Williams from a talent and maturity aspect. The Commanders would love to land him.
