
NFL Draft 2026: Raiders Pick First at Point State Park
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Pittsburgh hosts the 2026 NFL Draft, with 257 picks across seven rounds, April 23-25. First-round time reduced to 8 minutes. Key trades shake up the order, with Raiders at 1, Giants at 5, and Steelers at 21. Fans and insiders buzz with rumors, including potential moves by Eagles, Saints, and Jets. Tune in Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network for the Raiders likely pick of Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza and a trade-filled weekend.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — NFL Draft 2026: Raiders Pick First at Point State Park. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's April 23rd. From breaking news to Sunday matchups, this is NFL news today, powered by AI. Pittsburgh's landing, the 91st NFL Draft in 2026. It's first time hosting since 1948. This spread 257 picks across seven rounds over three days. April 23rd to 25th, right at Pointe State Park, Accresure Stadium. One big change hits the first round, cutting pick time from 10 minutes down to eight to keep things moving. Teams are already wheeling and dealing, like the Giants shipping Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the number 10 overall pick. That shakes at the first round order, with the Raiders on the clock first, followed by the Jets, Cardinals, Titans, and Giants at five. Cowboys hold 12 and 20. Ram snagged 13 from Atlanta, and Steelers sit at 21. Fans and insiders are buzzing with rumors. From the Jets eyeing a top prospect at two to the Lions hunting trade-ups and Dallas staying put rather than chasing stars, mock drafts have Eagles and Saints moving up
plus four can't miss talents per NFL scouts that have everyone hyped. Looking back, the drafts evolved wild since that first one in 1936 at a Philly Hotel, picking from just 90 players with no scouts, or agents, most draftees skip football for steadier gigs, Tune in Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network to catch the Raiders likely grabbing Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza number 1. Setting the tone for a trade field weekend.
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