NFL Draft 2026: Chaos Unleashed

0:00It's April 23rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The 2026 NFL Draft Class might lack elite stars, but its wild unpredictability has everyone hooked. In this final first round mock, the Las Vegas Raiders lock in Nebraska quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one. He's the Highest Men winner and national champ, setting the tone right out the gate. That snag-o-highest-aid edge rusher, Arbel Reese, at number two for his versatility under coach Aaron Glinn. Then a trade shakes things up. New Orleans Saints jump to number three via Arizona for Texas A&M Edge, David Bailey, grabbing a premium pass rusher. While the cards slide back with extra picks, Giants raise eyebrows taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love, at number five, betting big on his weapon potential, despite cap hits. Titans pivot to Athletical Ohio State Limebacker's sunny styles at four, Brown stays safe with Buckeye wide out, Carnail Tate at six, and Jets trade up to, seven for Arizona State receiver

1:06Jordan Tyson, cheeseway patiently and bag Miami Edge, Ruben Bain Jr. at nine, the last top guy off the board. Arizona lands Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at eight post-trade, Giants go safety, Caleb Downs from Ohio State at ten, doubling down on backfield help. Trades and offensive line runs dominate the back half with teams like the chiefs, dolphins, and cowboys stacking trenches and edges. As the real draft nears, these mocks show how chaos could flip any script.