NFL Draft Bold Calls: Trades, Slides, and Surprises

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL draft is hours away and is shaping up to be wild after the Raiders snack quarterback Fernando Mendoza at. 1. No clear favorites beyond that, so here are 5 ball calls for the first round. Big trades by the Chiefs, Rams, Jets, and Cowboys, plus a top running. Back prospect sliding, Chiefs general manager Brett Veech, fresh off past flash deals like Patrick Mahomes, trades their 9th, 29th, and a 2027. 2nd rounder to the Cardinals for the 3rd pick, they grab a pass rusher like David Bayley to boost the defense. Meanwhile, the Rams deal up to 6th with the Browns, landing Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate to pair with Pouca Nacua and Devonte Adams. Jets load up with 2 top 10 selections, keeping 2nd overall for a pass rusher while trading their 16th to the commanders for 7th plus. Extra picks, they target Arizona State receiver Jordan Tyson there. Cowboys shake things up twice.

1:01First, swapping with Saints to jump to 8th for defensive help like Caleb Downes, then trading down from 20th to, stockpile Jets ammo for quarterback Ty Simpson. On the player side, Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love, hyped as a top 3 talent, Tumbles past 10th. Teams at the top prioritize defense, lines, or receivers over running backs. History shows high picks they're rarely pan out for contenders, with Reggie. Push the last exception. These trades bid aggressive GM's eye needs, but drafts flip fast. If each pulls another stunner, Kansas City stays dominant, keep ears peeled as pickstar dropping tonight. Stay locked in with NFL news today, AI powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.