NFL Draft 2026: Raiders' Mendoza Leads Exciting Picks

0:00It's April 24th, from your city to your ears. This is California News today, powered by AI. The 2026 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday night in Pittsburgh, with the Las Vegas Raiders grabbing Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. First overall, dude led his team to a national title and brings that 6 foot 5 frame, pinpoint accuracy, and smart decisions coach Clint Kubiak craves. Eagles followed at number 3 with top prospect, Jeremiah Love, while the Jets nagged edge rusher David Bailey's second overall. Teen shuffle picks like crazy, with trades flying everywhere. Titans made history taking Ohio State wide out. Tade 4th overall, their highest receiver ever. Chiefs jumped on LSU corner, Montsor Delain 6th, to replace a traded star. Browns beefed up the line with Utah tackle, Spencer Fano 9th, and Eagles. Traded up for by Len the cough winner, McCoy Limon 20th, ahead of a receiver shakeup. Front offices lit up over need fillers.

1:02Ravens protecting the mar with top guard, Oliva Vega, Iowane 14th. Chargers plugging edge with Akim Messidor. 22nd, and Bears ending a decades-long drought on safeties with Dilland Deneman, 25th. GM's raved about upside, like Bucks's draft room exploding for edge, Ruben Bain 15th. With some picks like Saints' injury prone Jordan Tyson 8th, Drew's side eyes on risk. Day 2 hits Friday with rounds 2 and 3, where teams like Bills at 35, Broncos with 7 total picks starting 62, at 52 jump in. Vikings gambled on Indra Talon, Caleb Banks 18th, and more depth charts are updating fast across all 32 squads. Expect fireworks as the board shakes out through Saturday's final rounds. Bears might have set the tone, but the real contenders are just warming up.