2026 NFL Draft: Steals and Reaches

0:00On April 26, the 2026 NFL Draft was wild, full of slips and reaches that left some teams celebrating steals, while others scratched, their heads. Top talents like Ohio State Safety, Caleb Downs, went early as a round one gym, but the Rams shocked everyone grabbing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in. The top 15, passing on proven playmakers when they were one game from the Super Bowl. Earlier this week, the Colts cleaned up in round two and three, snagging linebacker CJ Allen, my number three at his position, with a 4.4. 40 and versatile safety, AJ Halsey, who had eight picks over two years. These guys bring instant defense without a first rounder, turning a quiet draft into a defensive hall. Fans and analysts lit up social media, praising the Colts and Raiders for round four corner Jermad McCoy, a top 15 talent despite injury flags. While roasting the jaguars for a round two blocking tight end, Nate Boercurture, with under 200 yards last season.

1:02Arizona's third round quarterback Carson Beck drew he too, especially with roster holes elsewhere. Meanwhile, later rounds delivered more value, like Keith Abbey II falling to the Lions in round five for his ball skills, an LSU linebacker. Harold Perkins Jr. in round six, with huge upside of scheme drive. Reaches hit tight ends in unknown corners, but seventh round safety BJ. Pain at six foot three with a 4.4 stood out as pure theft. This draft's chaos means gems are everywhere for patient coaches, but those early misses could haunt contenders for years. Keep watching how these picks pan outcome training camp football news powered by AI. This is NFL news today. I'm Cory with the story.