NFL Draft 2026: Shocking Picks, Strategic Moves

0:00On April 24th, the first round of the 2026 NFL draft kicked off with some wild twists. Raiders locked in India in a quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number 1. Jets grabbed Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey at number 2, but Arizona. Cardinals shocked everyone by taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love. Third overall, highest at his positions since Sequan Barkley back in 20. Rams pushing for a Super Bowl run went future focused by drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at number 13, even though he was a fringe. First round guy. Titans raised eyebrows picking Ohio Statewide receiver Carnell Tate later on, possibly hoping for Love who slipped away one spot earlier. While Buckeneers ended Ruben Bayne's slide at number 15, a Miami-Edge guy some pegged as a top 5 talent. Experts dug the fits, like Cowboys trading up for Ohio State defensive bat Caleb Downs to play Nickel. Lions adding tough Clemson tackle Blake. Miller and commanders pairing Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles with their vets for leadership.

1:05Plenty of questions too. From Eagles grabbing slot receiver Mackay Lemon, amid trade rumors, to giants stacking even more edge rushers. Teams that got stronger include Bears with versatile Oregon safety. Dylan Thyaniman, Bucks finally bolstering their pass rush with Bayne, and Chiefs, layering defense by adding LSU corner, Mansour Delane and Clemson tackle Peter Woods high up. Day 2 shapes up with a cornerback frenzy, names like Tennessee's Germain McCoy flying off boards early and Seahawks likely trading down from. 32 to stockpile picks, draft nights just heating up. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Cory with the story.