NFL Draft Mock: Mendoza Goes 1st, Love Skips Titans

0:00On April 22nd, the NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow at 8 p.m. Eastern, and our beatwriters just drop Mott Draft 3.0 with final predictions. Top story is Heisman Winter Fernando Mendoza, going number one to the Las Vegas Raiders, their first first round quarterback since Jermarca's Russell. Back in 2007, expect debates on whether another passer sneaks into Round 1, plus which edge rusher claims top dog, and where running back Jeremiah Love lands. Early picks shake out with the New York Jets grabbing Ohio State Edge, Arvel Reese at number two, for his all-downs upside. Arizona Cardinals prioritized tackle Frances Mauigua at three to fix their line-walls, while Tennessee Titans nag Texas Tech's David Bailey at four, despite fans clamoring for love. Then boom, New York Giants scooped the Notre Dame back at five, pairing him with quarterback Jackson Dard for offensive fireworks. Fans are buzzing and some are salty, like Titan supporters mad about skipping love for

1:01another elite edge guy. Teams know premium pass rushers don't hit free agency often, so they pounce early. Impacts hit hard too, with Jets doubling down on offense by trading up for Arizona State's Jordan Tyson at eight after their edge pick. Trades spice things up, like Rams nagging Ohio State's Carnell Tate at six from Cleveland, and Jets jumping from Saints for Tyson. Later, Arizona swings for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at twenty-eight via trade, betting on his upside behind vets. Round two opens with Buffalo Bills grabbing Clemson Edge, TJ Parker at thirty-four after a deal. This mock sets the table for chaos tomorrow night, blending needs, trades, and steals that could reshape roster's league-wide. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.