NFL Draft Mock: Top Picks, Trades, and Surprises

0:00It's April 22nd. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the league meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The 2026 NFL Draft Week is upon us, and I've got one last first-round mod draft to drop before the real thing kicks off. Raider Snack quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana at number one, setting up their future even with Kurt Cousins around. Jets trade up for linebacker Arville Reese from Ohio State, while the Cowboys move up via Arizona for edge rusher David Bailey to replace Micah Parsons. Earlier this week in Mox, teens shuffled spots with three big trades projected. Titans grab running back Jeremiah Love from Notre Dame at four, the top talent overall to ease pressure on their young QB. Giants take linebacker sunny styles, Brown's edwyer receiver carnaultate, and commanders get safety. Caleb Downs as a steal at seven. Fans are buzzing about Ohio State dominating early with Reese, styles, and more heading to needy defenses. Pass rushers,

1:01like Ruben Bain Jr. to the Saints and Edge guys everywhere, address league wide holes after free agency shakeups. Cheese rebuild their secondary starting with cornerback Mansour Delane at nine. Later rounds see more action. Like Cardinals landing quarterback Ty Simpson at 12 via trade, Rams-Ingwide receiver Mackay Lemon and Steelers. Grabbing tackle Monroe Freeling as insurance. Dolphins double up on defense and receivers, while Bears pair TJ Parker with Montez Sweat for edgy. As picks like Kristen Miller to the Pats and Raiders circling back for tackle, Max E. Hanakor wrapped this mock, the real draft promises twist that could reshape contenders overnight.