NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks & Trades

0:00It's April 22nd. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off April 23rd in Pittsburgh, and teams are locking in their boards. In our final NFL Wires Mod Draft, editors picked a full first round. Raiders snag Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number 1 to fix their signal caller's spot. Jets Grab Texas Tech Edge David Bailey's second for his 19.5 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks last year. Cardinals follow with Ohio State's Arbale Reese on the edge, while Titans leap for Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love to spark their backfield. A big trade shakes things up at 6, where Cowboys jump from 12 to grab Ohio State linebacker sunny styles, sending picks to the Browns. Lions double dib later, taking safety Caleb Downs 5th and Miami offensive lineman, Francis Mauigua, 10th.

1:00Commanders land top wide out, Carnell Tate 7th, to pair with Jaden Daniels. Saints pivot to Miami Edge, Ruben Bane Jr., 8th after missing receivers, and Chiefs take Arizona's Jordan Tyson 9th despite injury flags. Fans and analysts buzz over Ohio State's heavy presence, with Reese Downs and Tate going early, plus more Buckeyes later. Games like the Browns stack assets in the trade, grabbing tackle, Monroe Freeling, 12th and wide out, Omar Cuber Jr., 20th, to rebuild. Impact hits hard for spots like Jets adding USC receiver McIleman, 16th for Garrett Wilson, or Dolphins bolstering corners with LSU's Mansour. Delane 11th, amid a secondary exodus. Debra Inn, offensive lin runs hot. Rams take Oregon's Titan Kenyans to Deek 13th, but then Ravens, Lions, Steelers, Eagles and others load up on. Tackles like George's Monroe Freeling and Utah's Spencer Fano. Chiefs double back for Utah Tackle, Caleb Lomu 29th.

2:01Edge rushers and safeties sprinkle throughout, with risers like UCF's Malachy Lawrence to chargers. This mock shows teams chasing premium talent amid needs, from QBs to trenches, setting the stage for draft night trades and shocks that could reshape. Foster's for years.