NFL Draft 2026: Raiders Lock in QB, Cowboys Trade Up

0:00It's April 23rd. I'm Corey with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The 2026 NFL Draft first round kicks off Thursday night, and our final mock has the Las Vegas Raiders locking in quarterback Fernando. Mendoza from Indiana at never won overall. After that, it's wide open with teams chasing edge rushers, tackles, and wide receivers based on our bigboard and needs. We teamed up to simulate picks and trades, keeping it real without spilling who chose what. Dallas Cowboys jump up to number six via trade with Cleveland, grabbing Ohio State's Arville Reese, that top linebacker edge guy, by sending picks. 12 and 20 plus, getting a third rounder back. Browns flip those into offensive tackle, Spencer Fano, at 12 and wide receiver Denzel Boston, at 20, while also trading down from 24-2. Snagga 20, 27 first rounder from Arizona. Giants feast with two steals, safety.

1:00Caleb Downs at five in tackle, Francis Mauigoa, at 10 from a Bengals trade. Fixing defense in line in one swoop. Chief Snag corner, Mansor Delane, at nine in tight and canes a deep, late via Rand's pick. Perfect fits after their trades. Browns make ways with dual deals. Cowboys chase pass rush, and wash New York Jets grab Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at 16 from. Indy, Raiders might even trade back in for their guy, echoing that Burl chase vibe. This mock sets the stage, but real trades and surprises could flip it all when the board lights up Thursday. Stay tuned as the real action drops.