NFL Draft Picks: Hits and Misses

0:00It's April 26th, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and Bill for football fans. The 2026 NFL draft just wrapped, and like always, fans are overreacting to the big picks. Raiders grabbed quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall after his Heisman and national title run, but some say Benchim for Kirk Cousins. Nah, with a stack line in weapons like Brought Bowers, let the kids sling it under new coach Clint Cubiak. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist, went undrafted despite 10 quarterbacks hearing their names called. Other hot takes missed the March 2. Rams took Thai Simpson 13th overall, even with MVP Matthew Stafford in place, loves wasteful when they could have grabbed defense or a receiver. Cardinals snag Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah. Love 3rd overall to balance their pass heavy attack, and Seahawks Scott Price at 32-2. Bill a real-need post-walker injury.

1:00These aren't reaches, they're smart fixes for weak spots. Fans hyped love so much they call Titans taking wide-out carnal tape. Third a shock, but with no backfield holes, tape pairs perfect with Cam Ward. Under Brian Debal, Buccaneer scooped edge rusher Ruben Bain at 15 after his slide-peer value with his pass rush tape. Steelers dodged a bullet missing wide receiver McCuy Limon when Eagles traded up, landing better fits later. Quarterback reaches Goss Shade 2, Steelers, Cardinals and Jets grabbed Drew Aller, Carson Beck and Cade Clubnick when they didn't need to. Geno Smith bridges for Jets, and better. Options existed. Poppy as minicam invite with Ravens gives him a shot, but his size and skills scream college only. Drap hype fates fast, but these realities set teams up for real contention. Watch how Mendoza and Love ignite their squads come fall.