NFL Draft 2026: Raiders, Browns Make Big Moves

0:00On April 18th, the 2026 NFL Draft is just 5 days out and the hype is building fast. Everyone's buzzing that the Las Vegas Raiders snag quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number 1 pick they haven't had a playoff win since 2. 2002, so this feels like a no-brainer. Meanwhile, word on the street is the Cleveland Browns will trade their number 6 spot, maybe to grab more picks and patch roster holes. Rumors are flying about quarterback Ty Simpson landing somewhere via a Browns trade deal. Their draft class brings some gems and headaches, especially a Y receiver where guys like Brennan Thompson look solid and fans pushing hard for. Ohio State's Carnail Tate might want a chill. Plenty of options exist. Browns fans are hyped, but cautious, with scouts showing up at workouts like Jordan Tyson's alongside 19 other teams. Cornerback Tyson Campbell's already settling in after his trade last October, and there's talk of trading up from number 6 for Notre Dame running. Back Jeremiah Love, seen as this draft's top talent.

1:02Mod drafts keep projecting trades for that Browns first rounder, while Houston Texans locked up defensive end Will Anderson Jr. on a 3-year. 150 million dollar extension pairing him with their sack machine. Tampa Bay's iron defense after grabbing a receiver last year. All this smoke clear soon enough as picks our flying. Thursday stay locked in for the real moves that shake up the league.