NFL Draft 2026: Raiders, Titans, Cowboys Shine

0:00On April 24th, the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft just wrapped up, and it's got everyone talking about fresh starts for struggling. Teams. The Las Vegas Raiders grabbed quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top pick, a smart tough leader they hope ends their quarterback curse. Tennessee Titans paired their Guy Cam Ward with wide receiver Carl Tate to give him real weapons. Dallas Cowboys traded scraps to snack top defensive back, Caleb Downs, seen as the draft's best player. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals shocked folks by taking running back love third overall, making him the highest paid back ever before he plays a... Snap, even with backs already on the roster, New York Jets loaded up on offensive skill players, setting up any quarterback for success down the line. And Tampa Bay Buccaneers got edge rusher, Ruben Bane Jr, after he slid due to all field issues, a nightmare for NFC South quarterbacks like Lowe's, in New Orleans, Carolina and Atlanta. Fans and analysts are buzzing, with Raiders and Titans hailed as big winners for building around proven winners and giving their QB's help.

1:06Cowboys fans love the cheap steel that could transform their defense for years. Baccardino's drew heat for ignoring their weak defense, and that Bane slide has divisional rivals sweating, except Baker Mayfield, who's safe on the... Sane Squad, trades flew fast, reshaping the board, but no massive surprises beyond those value grabs. Mendoza's college success at Indiana has Raiders dreaming big, especially with Tom Brady lurking as a mentor. Jets moves signal patients at quarterback, stacking talent first. This draft felt a bit tame without superstar hype, but it promises real competition ahead as these rickies hit the field and shake up their teens for. The Long Hall, that's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.