ESPN Analysts Mock Draft: Top Picks for 2026 NFL Draft

0:00On April 2nd, ESPN's top analysts just dropped a fresh mock draft for the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, exactly three weeks. Out! Mel Kuiper Jr., Jordan Reed, Field Yates, and Matt Miller took turns picking, starting with Kuiper sending Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. I, the Las Vegas Raiders at number one overall. Big Shiss from Kuiper's last solo mock include USC White receiver McCoy Limon jumping to the Cleveland Browns at number six, and Oregon tight end. Kenyans Sadiq, heading to the Kansas City Chiefs at number nine as a future replacement for Travis Kelsey. Another riser, Miami offensive tackle Frances Maligua, lands with the Arizona Cardinals at number three. Fans are buzzing about Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love, going to the New York Giants at number five, a solid fit for their needs, while avoiding. A risky early pick for Arizona, despite some chatter. Miller calls Limon his top wide out, and Sadiq's combine speed makes him perfect for Kansas City's fast pass catcher mold, easing in behind Kelsey for.

1:04Another year, later highlights show the Jets grabbing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at number 33, after linebacker Arville Reese early. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys score Miami edge rusher Rubin Bain Jr. at number 12, bolstering a defense that got torched last season. With the draft clock ticking, these mocks keep shaking up the board, spotlighting how teams like the Chiefs and Giants might build for the long haul. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News today.