NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks & Trades

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in Pittsburgh on April 23rd for the first three rounds, wrapping up the 20. 25 College Season Hype In this latest mock, the Las Vegas Raiders snagged Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number 1, a 6-foot 5-236-pound lock. To challenge Kirk Cousins right away, Ohio State dominates early with linebacker Arville Reese to the Jets at 2, Edged David Bailey to the Cardinals at 3, and more Buckeyes like Sonny. Styles and Karnell Tate in the Top 6. Teams are loading up on pass rushers and versatile defenders, with the Titans eyeing Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love at 4 to pair with Cam. Ward, while the Giants double-dip first rounders thanks to a trade, grabbing Styles and Arizona State Whiteout, Jordan Tyson. Trades shake up the board too, like the Browns and Jets picking up extra shots, and the Chiefs targeting LSU Corner, Mansour Delane, and Nine After.

1:00Shedding their secondary, fans and scouts buzz about Ohio State's monster class, filling needs across the league, from Jets rebuilding their front 7 to Saints Replacing. Cameron Jordan, with Miami Edge, Ruben Vane, Jr. Impact feels huge for rebuilds like the dolphins grabbing offensive tackle Spencer Fano at 11 post, Hill & Waddle, boosting rebuilds amid, quarterback battles and line overhauls. Second and third rounds dive into depth, with more edges like Clemson's TJ Parker, to Titans, Whiteouts for Raiders and Saints, and Corners everywhere, as teams like Chiefs and Jets overhaul secondaries. Quarterbacks like Alabama's Ty Simpson slipped to Cardinals in round two, signaling developmental bets. Expect fireworks as these prospects land, reshaving rosters from Vegas to Seattle before the real picks drop. Stay locked in with NFL News. Today, AI-powered updates.