NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks & Surprises

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off this week in Pittsburgh, spotlighting fresh college talent heading to the pros. The Las Vegas Raiders hold the number one overall pick on Thursday, and word is they'll snag Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza even after inking. Veteran Kurt Cousins to a five-year deal. Right behind them, the New York Jets pick second, followed by the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants. Expect the first round to shake up quick, with names like Edge Rushers, David Bailey and Arbail Reese, linebacker sunny styles, and running back. Jeremiah Love, likely hearing their names called early. The full seven rounds stretch over three days, starting Thursday, April 23rd at APM Eastern Time for Round 1. Fans are buzzing about how these picks could flip struggling teams, especially quarterbacks going high amidst shaky rosters league-wide. Pittsburgh coasting adds hometown hype for the Steelers at Pick 21, while trades already shuffled aboard, with extra selections for squads.

1:04Like the Chiefs in Dolphins, meanwhile, coverage hits ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, or stream it all on FUBO with their free trial. Mott drasts from experts like Mel Kuiper are floating wild predictions, but the real action starts tonight. Keep your eyes peeled for those surprise moves that always spice up Drav weekend could change the league for years. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Kori with the story.