Lou Pickney

I’m Lou Pickney, founder of DKDB, a human‑curated index of the most credible NFL mock drafts. I track trusted analysts, update daily, and keep the focus on real expertise: no AI, no filler, no committees. I'm tied for the third-highest cumulative score for my mock drafts in The Huddle Report over the past five years, a mark of great distinction in the competitive world of NFL mock drafts. I've run DKDB since 2003. Based in Nashville, I produce DKDB update videos during NFL draft season, breaking down new mocks and draft cycle trends. My work emphasizes transparency, curation, and respect for the analysts who put real thought into their projections. DKDB exists to highlight quality, not volume: and that niche has become more important than ever in an AI‑flooded landscape.