NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks & Trades

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft hits Pittsburgh this Thursday through Saturday, with 257 players getting there. Names called after months of scouting, pro days, and trades. Yahoo Sports dropped their final mock draft, crafted by Nate Tyson, OddPix, and Charles McDonald on Evans, aiming to nail the real thing. Kicking it off, the Raiders grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one, a perfect fit for their offense with his size and smarts. Backed by Vets like Kirk Cousins and Tyler Linderbaum. Jets snag Texas Tech Edge, David Bailey next, then the Chiefs trade up from nine for Ohio State's Arbel Reese, the top non-QB talent to boost their defense. Ohio State dominates early, sending linebacker Sonny Stiles to the Titans at four, safety, Caleb Downs to the Giants at five, the highest safety pick in. Over a decade in Whiteout, Carnell Tate to the Browns at six. Giants stack picks after trading Dexter Lawrence, landing Edge, Keldrick Falk later at ten.

1:04Trade shake things up too, like the Eagles jumping eight spots for Georgia Tackleman row-freeling, and the Jets adding Arizona State receiver, Jordan Tyson. Edge rushes and Lyman fly off the board quick, with Saints taking Miami's Rubin Bane and Cardinals grabbing Tackle Francis Mauigoa. Day two's the sweet spot for value, but these top calls could reshape roster's fast. Raiders building around Mendoza, Chiefs chasing the home's level. Impact, we'll know soon if this mock hits or misses as the real draft unfolds. That's your update from NFL News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.