NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks & Trade Rumors

0:00On April 9th, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in exactly two weeks, and rumor mills are spinning wild already. Raiders look locked in to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one, so the real action starts with the jets at number two, where they're eyeing Texas tech pass rusher David Bailey as a pro-ready fix for their defense over other options like our Val Reese. Earlier this week, ESPN reporters dropped fresh intel shaking things up. Miles at number three might stick with offensive line help like Spencer Fano, but sources say grab a defender if Bailey or Reese slides, or even, trade back for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and extra picks to build the trenches. Fans and insiders are buzzing about rising stars too. Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love is climbing boards fast, now linked to the Titans at number four as a three-down playmaker to boost their. Titans alongside Cam Ward, especially after they loaded up on free agent pass rushers.

1:00Giants at number five face a ton of needs, but could go best player available with Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles. Meanwhile, trade tops are heating up with cowboys, eyeing a jump for Ohio State safety, Caleb Downs or Miami Edge, Ruben Bain if they slip past the top, five, Patriots stacked with late picks, plans to package them for early trenches help like Ohio State defensive tackle, Kate and McDonald. Rumor season means anything can shift before the clock starts ticking. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story.