Mel Kiper's Top NFL Draft Picks: Browns, Cowboys, Raiders, Eagles

0:00On April 26th, Mel Kuiper Jr. from ESPN handed out a grades to four teams in his take on the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns Dallas. Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders, and Philadelphia Eagles. The New York Jets came close with a name minus. The Browns traded back from the six-pick and loaded up on wide receivers and offensive tackles early. They grabbed playmakers like K.C. Concepcion and Denzel Boston to boost the passing attack plus Lyman, Spencer Fano and Austin Barber to protect the quarterback. Meanwhile, the Cowboys traded up one spot to snaggle howl state safety Caleb Downs, then doubled down on edge rushers with Malachi Lawrence and Jaishan. Barm, this came after a rough 2025 where they gave up the most points and third most yards on defense. Over in Vegas, the Raiders went straight for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one overall, bringing real hope to the position. They added value later with Tennessee Cornerback, Jermon McCoy, and Speedy Arkansas running back, Mike Washington Jr., who blazed the 4.3, 340 yard dash.

1:09The Eagles traded up for USC Wadau McCuy Lemon, amid AJ, Brown Trade Buzz, and snag tied in Eli Stowers plus Tackle Markle Bell, as future replacements for vets like Dallas Goatard and Lane Johnson. Khyber loves how these squads stuck to smart plans that could pay off big down the line.