Brugler's Mock Draft: Surprises, Edges, and Top Athletes

0:00It's April 23rd, NFL News Today starts now. AI-powered and game-ready, I'm Cory with the story. Dane Brugler just dropped his final match draft for the 2026 NFL Draft, and it's packed with surprises. The Las Vegas Raiders snag quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana at number 1, no doubt about that top arm. New York Jets grab edge rusher Arville Reese from Ohio State at number 2, for that past-rush juice. Then Arizona Cardinals take Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love at number 3, calling him the draft's best athlete with insane burst, and balance. Meanwhile, the top 10 keeps the chaos rolling. Titans, I Texas Tech Edge, David Bailey at 4. If Love's gone, but Giants land Ohio State's safety, Caleb Downs at 5, and a lead tackler ready to start. Day 1 Washington commanders boost Jayden Daniels with Ohio State wide out, Carnell Tate at 7, and Saints at Arizona State receiver Jordan Tyson at 8, to scare defenses.

1:04Fans are buzzing because Ohio State dominates early with Reese, Downs, Tate, and later linebacker Sonny Stiles to Miami at 11. Teams like the Giants double up, grabbing Tackle Francis Mauigua from Miami at 10, after their defensive pick. It's all about filling holes past rushers everywhere, offensive Lyman flying off the board. Deeper in, Trends show heavy runs on edges and tackles, like Browns taking Utah's Spencer Fano at 6, and Cowboys landing LSU Corner, Mansor Delane at A. 12, Brueger notes wild cards like Alabama's Cady and Proctor to Detroit at 17, stressing how skiing fits in immediate starters rule the day. As the real draft kicks off tomorrow, this mock sets the stage for a while first round full of trades and shocks. Keep your eyes peeled for those top. Respects to shake up rosters.