NFL Draft 2026: Round 1 Kicks Off

0:00On April 24th, the 2026 NFL draft is officially live, kicking off with the Las Vegas Raiders grabbing Indiana quarterback Fernando. Mendoza at number one, just like everyone figured they would. Right after, the New York Jets snag Texas Tech Limebacker David Bailey at number two, Arizona to Notre Dame, running back Jeremiah Love III, Tennessee grabbed Ohio State Y receiver carnail Tate 4th, and the New York Giants added another Ohio State Limebacker, Arvel Reese at five. Meanwhile, a big trade shook things up when the Cleveland Brown sent their number six pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for pick's number. 9.74 and 148, letting Kansas City jump in to select LSU defensive back, Mansour Delain. Fans are buzzing about the Limebacker and Ohio State heavy early on, with no other quarterbacks off the board yet, setting up wild possibilities for. The rest of Round 1 on this Thursday, April 23rd, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern. As trades and surprises keep rolling through rounds two and three tomorrow at 7 p.m.

1:04and the rest Saturday at noon, stay locked in because this. Class could redefine some rosters for years. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with The Story.