NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks, Surprises, and Panthers' Picks

0:00On April 9th, the 2026 NFL Draft is just two weeks out in Pittsburgh, and the league dropped the list of 16 prospects hitting the Green Room for Round 1. These are the locks for first round jerseys handed out by Roderick Adele on stage. Big names from schools like Ohio State, Miami, Alabama, and USC made the cut, including linebackers, defensive backs, and wide receivers ready to. Pick up the league. Projected top pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Alabama is skipping it, though, chilling with family in Miami instead. That's a bold move for the guy. Many see going number one to the Raiders. Meanwhile, Ohio State leads with four invites, showing their depth in the secondary and linebacker spots. Fans are buzzing online about who slides where, especially with last year's Panthers pick Tederoa Mcmillan lighting up the stage in Green Bay. Their line is at number 19 this time, hyped for their shot at a game changer after a solid off-season build.

1:00The draft order kicks off with Vegas, Jets, Cards, Titans, then Giants and Browns. Trade shake it up later, like Rams and Cowboys doubling up. Panthers hold seven total picks, from 19 and Round 1, down to Round 6. Eyes are locked on Pittsburgh as these young stars wait for their names to echo. Could be the class that redefines contenders for years.