NFL Draft 2026: Love, Simpson, Lemon, Reese, Banks

0:00On April 24th, the 2026 NFL Drafts first round dropped some wild picks that got everyone talking from the Cardinals' Graving Notre Dame. Running back Jeremiah Love, third overall to the ramp snagging Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at number 13, folks are split on whether these moves make sense or if teams blew it big time. Meanwhile, the Eagles traded up to 20 for USC wide-out McCuy Limon, beefing up their receiver room while the Giants scooped Ohio State pass rusher. Arville Reese at number 5, stacking an already-loaded edge group with Brian Burns and K-Von Tibido. And the Vikings rolled the dice on Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks at 18. Reactions hit hard, especially for Arizona, where fans love Love's talent but question-paying a top 3 pick, 12.6 million a year average. And Jacobi presets their 33-year-old starter and no long-term quarterbacks in sight. Philly's move screams AJ. Brown trade incoming after adding Hollywood Brown and others.

1:03On the flip side, the Rams look smart developing Simpson behind Matthew Stafford after trading for corner Trent McDuffy, balancing now and the future. Giants say no trade for Tibido yet, but with his contract ending that could shift if offers roll in post-raft. Vikings Banks pick stands out as the biggest reach, a 6-foot-6, 327-pound beast with injury flags from last year, and the Combine ranked way lower at 92 overall. If he stays healthy under Brian Flores, it pays off, but the risk is real. Draft takes evolve quick, so stay tuned as these rookies hit the field. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.