2026 NFL Draft: Top Picks & Trades

0:00On April 7th, mock draft hype is building for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the Steel City's first time hosting since 19. 48. Over three days, 257 players get picked, and USA Today's Tyler Dragon drops his first round predictions. Las Vegas locks in the top spot with Indiana's Heisman winner, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a precise passer ready to learn behind Kurt Cousins, early picks show team stacking defense. The Jets grab Ohio State's versatile edge rusher Arville Reese at number two, perfect for their three-four scheme. Arizona takes Texas Tech's explosive David Bailey at three, while Tennessee Arms' second year QB cam ward with Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love. The class is top back after their week run game last year. Ohio State owns the spotlight with four first seven picks. Reese, linebacker Sonny Stiles to the Giants, wide-out carnal Tate to Cleveland, and safety. Caleb Downs to Washington.

1:01These book eyes bring athleticism and smarts, filling gaps like the Browns Thin Receiver Room, and Commander's Secondary Needs. Trades shake things up later. The Jets swap spots with Carolina for tight-end Kenyan Sadeek and corner Avion Terrell, building picks while grabbing playmakers. Offensive lines dominate mid-round with tackles like Spencer Fano, to Detroit, and Francis Maui Goa to the Rams, addressing poor pass protection across. The league. Cheese double dip on edge rusher's in corners, bears boost their weak pass rush, and Seattle caps it with Notre Dame runner Jadarian price to replace. Lostbacks. This mock sets teams up for contention, blending rookies with vets for that 2026 push. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.