NFL Draft Mock: Top Picks & Surprises

0:00On April 20th, less than a week from the 2026 NFL draft, this final mock lays out what teams are really eyeing, based on buzz, bets, and visits not wish lists. Raiders grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall, his size and arm perfect for their scheme. Jets stick with Ohio State linebacker Arville Reese at number two. After ditching a visit with another edge guy, Cardinal Snack, Texas Tech Edge, David Bayley third for defensive juice, while Titans surprisingly paired Notre Dame's Jeremiah love, the class is top, talent with their backfield. Earlier this week, trade talks heated up, like Cowboys jumping from 12 to 6 with Cleveland for Ohio State's do-it-all defender, Sonny Styles too. Fix their defense. Giants holding two top 10 shots, protect their quarterback with Miami tackle Frances Mauigo at five, then at Ohio State's safety Caleb Downs at 10. Via Bangle's deal sending off a star defender.

1:00Chiefs fill their corner void post-free agency losses by taking LSU's Mansor Delane 9th, locking down the secondary. Fans and odds-makers are buzzing over Ohio State's dominance early, with four buckeyes gone by 10, fueling talk of a week-class pushing value trades. Just like Saints and Jets, double down on receivers like Arizona State's Jordan Tyson and Indiana's Omar Cooper to build around stars while Lyman. Fly off the board amid tackle shortages everywhere from Browns to Steelers. Deeper in, Brown's stockpile via trades, grabbing Utah Tackle Spencer Fano and Texas A&M Whiteout, KC Concepts Yone to rebuild. Eagles Eye Washington receiver Denzel Boston. With AJ Brown ships out, Chargers boosts Pass Rush with Miami's Akim Mesador and late wild cards like Chiefs doubling back for UCF Edge. Malachi Lawrence keep the board fluid. With smoke turning to fire on these mocks, the real drafts about to drop truth bombs.

2:03Stay locked for how it all shakes out. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.