NFL Draft 2026: Ohio State Stars & Trade Drama

0:00On April 21st, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off this week in Pittsburgh from Thursday through Saturday, with 257 players getting their names called after months of scouting and hype. Our final mop from Yahoo Sports has Nate Tyson, Charles McDonald's splitting picks, starting with the Raiders grabbing Indiana quarterback Fernando. Mendoza at number one to lock in their future under Clint Kubiak. Trades shake things up early, like the cheese moving up from nine for Ohio State's Arville Reese. The top non-QB talent, while the Giants load up with two top 10 selections after dealing Dexter Lawrence. Teens like the Jets, Snag Texas Tech Edge, David Bailey at two, and the Titans take Ohio State linebacker, Sunny-Styles at four. Ohio State dominates the spotlight with multiple first rounders, including safety, Caleb Downes, to the Giants at five, and receiver Carnell Tate, to the Browns at six, fixing leaky defenses and weak receiver rooms across the league.

1:01Fans are buzzing about how these picks address glaring needs, from the commanders boosting their backfield with Notre Dame's speedy Jeremiah Love 2. The Saints adding edge rush juice, via Miami's Ruben Bain Jr. Later rounds see more line help, like the Eagles trading up for Georgia Tackle, Monroe Freeling, and the Bears grabbing Utah's Caleb Lomu to shore up. Trinches amid injuries. As the real draft unfolds, these mocks set the stage for surprises, but one thing's clear. This class overflows with Buckeye Stars in trade drama, ready to reshape rosters. Stay locked in with NFL News. Today, AI powered updates.