NFL Draft 2026: Chaos & Unpredictability

0:00On April 19th, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, April 23rd, and one things locked in, quarterback Fernando Mendoza goes first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders. After that, it's wide open, with Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach calling the first round straight chaos. Veach broke it down in his pre-draft presser, saying teams have prospects graded neck and neck, so picks will hinge on scheme fits and team bives. Sparking a ton of trades, fans are in for a treat he added, since there's no stack of franchise quarterbacks or can't miss stars like in past years, just pure unpredictability. To keep everyone guessing, meanwhile, Brown's GM Andrew Berry signaling their game for anything, trading up, down, or standing pat from their six spot, and they've got two. First rounders to play with. If Veach is right, Cleveland could ride that wave right into the mix, turning draft night into prime time drama we won't forget.