NFL Draft Mock 5.0: Top Picks Shake Up First Round

0:00On April 8th, with just 15 days until the 2026 NFL draft, this latest mock-drabbers in 5.0 shakes things up after the combined, free-agency and pro-days wrapped. Top Billing goes to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner who led the nation with 39 touchdown passes and powered the Hoosiers to their first national title. Las Vegas snacks him first overall, pairing the 6-foot-5 Jr. with veteran Kirk Cousins as a mentor. Next up, Ed Rushers dominate early, Michael Hiostate's Arville Reese to the Jets at number 2 for their pass rush rebuild, and Texas Tech's David Bayley, college sacks leader, landing with Tennessee at 4. Offensive tackles follow suit, Arizona grabs Miami's Frances Mauigua at 3, Cleveland eyes, Utah's Spencer Fano at 6 to plug their line gaps, post-free agency shuffle, teens are reacting to wild offseason moves like the Jets fixing their interception, less defense

1:03from last year, or Washington needing a workhorse. Back like Notre Dame's Jeremiah Love at 7 to keep Jaden Daniels healthy after his injury plagued rookie year, the Giants at Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate at 5 for outside juice opposite Malig neighbors while the chiefs inject athleticism at linebacker, with sunny styles after losing key pieces. Deeper in the first round, surprises pop like Rubin Bain Jr. falling to Dallas at 12 for their edge needs, post-Michael Parsons or Beletnikov. Winter Mekai lim into the Rams at 13, boosting Matthew Stafford's crew, wide outs and corners fill out the back half, with Clemson C.B. Avion Taro closing at 32 to Seattle's revamped secondary. This Mekai lights a thinner blue chip class than 2027 projections, so expect trades and slides as variants hit, keep it locked for. Draft Night Fireworks. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.