NFL Draft 2026: Ohio State Dominates, Trades Shake Up

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off April 23rd in Pittsburgh, and teens are locking in their boards. In our final NFL wires mocked draft, the Las Vegas Raiders snag Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall to fix their signal-collar spot. New York Jets grabbed Texas Tech-Edger Usher David Bailey, second with his 19.5 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks last year. Arizona Cardinals take Ohio State's Arville Rees third for Edge Rush Upside, while Tennessee Titans leave for Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love 2, sparked their backfield. A big trade shakes things up early as Dallas Cowboys move from 12 up to 6, giving up picks to Cleveland for Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. The top guy at his position and a day-one starter. New York Giants stay put at 5 for Buckeye Safety, Caleb Downs, a perfect scheme fit, then grab another pick later for Miami Offensive Lyman. Francis Maui Goa, Washington, Lanzo, Ohio State's Carnail Tate, the draft's top-wide-out,

1:03pairing him with Jaden Daniels. Fans and analysts are buzzing over Ohio State's early run, with four players in the top-seven filling premium spots like Edge, Linebacker, Safety, and Receiver. Tames like the Saints and Chiefs pivot to Edge Ruben Bain in Arizona State's Jordan Tyson, when top-wide-outs go quick, addressing pass rush and, weapons needs amid thin boards. Later picks the offensive line-flying off Giants, Browns with Georgia Tackleman refreeling, Lions, Alabama's Caden Proctor, Steelers Utah's Spencer, Fano, all shoring up trenches. Browns double-dip post-trade with Indiana Whiteout, Omar Cooper Jr., while Dolphin Snag LSU corner, Mansor Delane amid a secondary overhaul. This mock highlights aggressive trades in Ohio State dominance, but the real draft could flip everything with trades and surprises just days away. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.