NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks, Trades, and Surprises

0:00It's April 23rd, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and Bill for football fans. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, April 23rd at 7pm Central Time in Pittsburgh. All eyes on the top four picks with the jets at number two, Cardinals at three, and Titans at four, holding the real drama amidst swirling trade rumors. Expect plenty of movements since six teams hold multiple first round selections, and 32 names got to go quick. Peter started with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to finally lock in that franchise guy. Jets grabbed Texas Tech Edge, David Bailey, a bendy pass rusher with Stanford smarts. Then boom, Cowboys trade up from Arizona spotted three, shipping picks 12, 20, and more for Ohio State Edge Arvel Reese as Parsons, Replacement. Titans follow with Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love. Giants shocked by taking Ohio State line back her sunny style's high, betting big on talent

1:00like Harbaugh's Raven style. Chiefs trade up for Miami's Rubin Bane Jr. on the D line, while commanders at Ohio State Whiteout, Carnell Tate to help Jaden Daniels. Saints keep LSU corner, Mansour Delane local, and Brown snag Miami tackle Frances Mauigua after sliding back. Trades keep coming as Eagles jump for Ohio State safety. Caleb Downs, flipping picks to Ravens, Carnells cash in from the Cowboys deal, grabbing Utah tackle Spencer Fano, then Clemson Edge, TJ Parker later, Dolphins go safe with George's Monroe Freeling up front, Panthers pick Tennessee corner. Colton Hood, Steelers land Alabama QB tie Simpson at 21, Bill's grabbed safety Dylan Diamond despite fan groans for receivers and it wraps with Seahawks, reloading their secondary. This mock sets the stage for chaos trades, sleepers, and rebuilds who lands where when it goes live.