NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks & Surprises

0:00It's April 21st. Welcome to NFL News today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is a lock to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL draft. His odds sit at minus 10,000, making him the biggest favorite this far out that odds makers have ever seen. After that pick, the real drama kicks in. The New York Jets hold the number two spot and they're torn between two edge rushers. Ohio State's Arville Reese and Texas Tech's David Bailey. Reese just jumped ahead at minus 190, giving him about a 60-40 edge over Bailey at plus 140. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals at number three have everyone buzzing about Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love, who surged up the board to plus. Two, 50, right behind Bailey at plus 120. Love looks strong for number four with the Tennessee Titans at minus 135. For the Giants at number five, Ohio State linebacker, sunny styles, leads at plus 150. Expert mocks are all over the

1:05place though, like one with Reese to the Jets, Bailey to the cards, style slipping to four, and Love to New York, or A. Consensus sending Ohio State's Caleb Downs there instead. Trades or surprises could flip at all, but the drastic assignment truly starts after that sure fire first pick.