NFL Draft 2026: Quarterbacks, Trench Warriors, and Ohio State Buckeyes

The 2026 NFL Draft is set to kick off tomorrow night, with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana at number one. The New York Jets will follow suit by choosing linebacker Arvell Reese from Ohio State at number two. The Arizona Cardinals will bolster their line with tackle Francis Mauigoa from Miami at number three.

The Tennessee Titans will select running back Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame at number four, while the New York Giants will land linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State at number five. The Cleveland Browns will double down on edge rushers, grabbing Rueben Bain Junior from Miami and David Bailey from Texas Tech.

The Washington Commanders will finally address their receiver issues by selecting wide receiver Carnell Tate from Ohio State at number seven. The Giants will also double down on Ohio State picks later in the draft.

Defenses will dominate early, with the New Orleans Saints keeping corner Mansoor Delane from LSU at number eight and the Kansas City Chiefs adding edge David Bailey at number nine. Trades will also play a role, with the Philadelphia Eagles moving up for Alabamas massive tackle Kadyn Proctor.

The Dallas Cowboys will address their leaky secondary with safety Dillon Thieneman from Oregon and corner Chris Johnson later in the draft. The Baltimore Ravens will protect Lamar Jackson with Penn States guard Olaivavega Ioane at number fourteen.

Injury risks like Arizona States Jordyn Tyson at fifteen will have scouts split, but his upside could be a steal. The Miami Dolphins will grab versatile tackle Spencer Fano at eleven to fix durability problems.

As the real draft unfolds, expect fireworks with quarterback-needy teams and trench warriors flying off the board. Keep your eyes peeled for how it all shakes out on night one.

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