NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks & Surprises

0:00It's April 25th, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The 2026 NFL Draft kicked off with a bang in Pittsburgh, wrapping up the first three rounds. Las Vegas Raiders grabbed Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one overall, locking in their franchise guy right away. Jets followed with Texas Tech Edge R Usher, David Bailey at two, and Cardinal Snagged Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love at three. Surprises hit early when Tennessee Titans took Ohio State White receiver Carnell Tate at number four. Buck Eys owned the night with four players in the top 11 Edge R Usher, Arville Reese to the Giants at five, linebacker Sonny Stiles to the commanders, at seven, and safety Caleb Downs to the Cowboys at 11. Ohio State fans were straight celebrating that dominance. Friday brought the emotions in round two. Like Ohio State's Katie McDonald, finally hearing his name called by the Houston Texans

1:02at 36 after. A long green room. Wait, Atlanta Falcons kept a family by drafting quarterback Avion Terrell, brother of their own AJ Terrell. Steelers traded up from 53 to 47 for Alabama Whiteout, Jeremy Bernard after missing out earlier. Round three opened with Arizona Cardinals selecting Miami quarterback Carson Beck at 65, adding more QB intrigue. Picks kept flowing with teams bolstering lines and secondaries, like Raiders adding safety. Trade in Stoops and Eagles grabbing tight in Eli Stowers. More action hit Saturday at noon Eastern with rounds four through seven, so teams still hunting those gems to round out their boards.