NFL Draft: Quarterbacks Dominate Top Picks

0:00It's April 20th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league, on Cori with the story, NFL Draft Week is here, and all eyes are on the quarterback class. The top prospect, Fernando Mendoza from Indiana, is locked in as the number one overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. After that, things get wild with no clear favorites in the top 10 based on rankings. Team start grabbing signal callers later, like Ty Simpson from Alabama heading to Arizona in Round 2, pick 34. History shows plenty of quarterbacks get picked each year, with at least 10 and 23 of the last 25 drafts, so expect to run on them. The New York Jets could snag Garrett Newsmeyer from LSU in Round 4 to develop behind their current guy, while Pittsburgh takes Drew Aller from Penn. State around the same spot, hoping he learns from a vet if needed. Philadelphia adds Cole Payton from North Dakota State as future insurance. Deeper into day 2 and 3, Miami grabs Carson Beck from Miami in Round 5 to pair with their

1:03new starter, Tampa Bay Eyes Cade Klobnik from. Clemson as a backup option, and Green Bay picks Baron Morton from Texas Tech for depth. Baltimore sees dual threat upside, and tailing green from Arkansas, and the Los Angeles Rams close it with Sawyer Robertson from Baylor in Round 6. This quarterback heavy mock highlights how teams are planning ahead, stacking rooms for the long haul as the real draft unfolds.