NFL Draft Shocks: Jets, Chiefs Make Bold Moves

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today Football Coverage, powered by AI. The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft just wrapped in Pittsburgh, and it flipped every mock draft on its head. Ohio State's Carnell Tate shocked everyone by landing in the top four as a wide receiver. Kansas City Chiefs traded up to grab Cornerback Man's Sword Delane at number 6 overall, while the Los Angeles Rams stunned the league by picking. Cornerback ties Simpson at number 13, even with Matthew Stafford still leading the team. Meanwhile, the New York Jets went all in on a roster rebuild after their three-win season. They snagged past Russia David Bailey from Texas Tech at number 2, tied in Kenyon Sedeek from Oregon at number 16, and wide receiver Omar. Cooper Jr. from Indiana at number 30, that gives them three potential starters right away, setting up a real turnaround under their new regime. Kansas poured in fast, with fans buzzing about the chiefs doubling down on defense despite Patrick Mahomes' offense struggling last year at 6.

1:02Winds. They lost key corners in free agency, but added running back Kenneth Walker III. The Eagles prepping to move AJ. Brown traded up to Steel Slot-Star McCye Lemon from USC at number 20, pairing him with new free agent receivers to boost Jalen Hertz. On the flip side, nine offensive linemen went in the first round, tying a draft air record and showing how teams crave trench warriors this offseason. Big drops hit two, like Ohio State's Caleb Downs sliding past the top 10, and Miami's Rubin Bane Jr. to number 15 with Tampa Bay. Vegas got burned on bets, especially the Jets' number 2 pick. Proving drafts stay unpredictable. These move signal teams playing long-term chess, stacking talent now for playoff pushes come fall.