2026 NFL Draft: Tight Ends Steal the Show

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in FL. The 2026 NFL Draft is underway in Pittsburgh, kicking off tonight at 8 p.m. eastern time on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. This year's Titan class is shaking up the usual draft trends, where those positions often slide down the board. Instead, we've got real-star power up top and serious depth throughout the first few days. Seeing the pack as Oregon's Kenyan Sedeek, a 6 foot 3, 245 pound athletic freak, projected to go in the first round around. Pick 16 to the New York Jets. Teens are buzzing about his upside as an immediate mismatch nightmare. Behind him, the drop-off isn't steep at all. Guys like Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers, Ohio State's Max Claire and Texas' Jack Andrews are all eyeing rounds two through three, with even more talent. Like Michigan's Marlin Klein and Notre Dame's Eli Raritan, ready to shine in rounds three

1:00to five. This depth means plenty of teams could grab their TE1 early. Fans on social media are already hyped, debating who fits where and predicting steals on day three. It's a goal-mind for squads needing blocking, receiving threats, or just depth at the position. With the Las Vegas Raiders likely grabbing Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one overall, keep an eye on how these tight ends shake up. The middle rounds could change some rosters overnight.