NFL Draft 2026: Chaos & Steals

0:00It's April 23rd. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night, and it's no secret the Las Vegas Raiders grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first. Overall, his pinpoint accuracy and quick decisions make him a franchise fixer for a teen desperate for a winner. After that, things get murky with a deep, but not elite class of past rushers, corners, and wide outs shaking up predictions. Jets' follow-up number two, with Texas Tech-Edger Usher David Bailey, whose 14.5 sacks last season scream instant impact. Cardinal Snag vs. Ohio State Limebacker Arvel Reese, third to rebuild their defense. Titans pair wide-out carnal tape with Cam Ward 4th, while Giants add USC's McCoy Limon 5th, to ease pressure on their young QB. Browse protect the pocket with Utah Tackle Spencer Fano, sixth, commanders flank Jaden

1:01Daniels with Oregon tight-in, Kenyans to Deak 7th, and Saints. Upgrade the secondary-vio Ohio State's Caleb Downs, eighth, cheese-addressed corner knees with LSU's Mansour Delane 9th, then Giants via Bengals, land linebacker Sonny Stiles, tenth for star power, big twist as Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love Slides, prompting the Vikings to trade up to number 11 for Miami, sending multiple picks for, his dual threat skills. Other move see Rams via Falcons, grabbing Miami Tackle Francis Mawego, thirteenth, and Titans jumping back late for Illinois-Edge, Gabe Joccus. Ohio State's thuds and edges dominate early, setting teams up for quick turnarounds amid coaching changes and rebuilds. With trades flipping the board, this class promises chaos, and steals as roster's reshape overnight.