2026 NFL Draft: Buckeye Gold & Edge Heat

0:00It's April 23rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. The 2026 NFL Draft is popping off in Pittsburgh with all 32 teams in the house. In our final NFL Wires mock, the Raiders kick it off at number 1, with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to fix their signal-collar spot. Jets grab Texas Tech-Edger Usher David Bailey at number 2 for that per-ready pass rush, while Cardinals take Ohio State's Arvel Reese at 3-2. Beef up the edge. Earlier this week, things heated up with a blockbuster trade. Cowboys leap from 12 to number 6, snagging Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles, the top dog at his position, while shipping picks to the Browns. Titans love Notre Dame running back Jeremiah. Love at 4 for instant backfield juice, Giants pair Ohio State's safety, Caleb Downes, with their scheme at 5. And commanders land Elite Whiteout, carnal Tate at 7.

1:01Fans and scouts are buzzing over Ohio State's early run, Reese, Downes, Tate, all gone quick mirroring big needs in pass rush, secondary, and weapons. Raiders highlight how teams like the Saints, with Miami's Rubin Bane, and chiefs eyeing Arizona State's Jordan Tyson, are prioritizing impact now over. Waiting? Deeper in, Browns stack value with Georgia Tackle Monroe Freeling at 12 in Indiana Whiteout, Omar Cooper Jr. at 20 Post Shraid, Giants double dip on lines with Miami's Frances Maigoa, and its offensive line City, late Steelers, Chargers, Eagles loading up trenches. This mock paints a draft loaded with edge heat and Buckeye Gold, setting stages for real fireworks as Pittsburgh's black and yellow lights up the go.