NFL Draft: Top Picks & Surprises

0:00On April 23rd, the NFL draft is heating up with top prospects like Fernando Mendoza, Arvel Reese, Jeremiah Love, and Carnell Tate on the edge of their seats. Mendoza, the Indiana quarterback, looks locked in as the number one overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. Reese, that Ohio State linebacker, slash edge beast with rare speed and smarts, could go number two to the Jets or Cardinals depending on the board. Meanwhile, Love, the explosive Notre Dame running back, who's a nightmare in the open field and catches like a receiver, might land with the Titans or Cardinals early. Experts are split on Alabama's Thai Simpson at quarterback, could be second round to the Jets or Cardinals or even later if teams pass, given his high IQ, but limited starts. Fans and scouts are buzzing about this class's depth at tight ends and edge rushers, perfect timing as teams run heavier sets. Miami sending away with tackles, edges, and maybe late gems like quarterback Carson Beck.

1:03New York squads, Jets and Giants have ammo with top five picks, while Cowboys and Giants desperately need defensive halls after big trades. Last year's winners like the Saints, with hits at quarterback and tackle, and the Bears turning tight ends and late backs into stars, set the bar. Keep eyes on lower gems like Auburn Edge, Kyron Crawford, a late bloomer with blur speed, or North Dakota State's Bryce Lance at wide receiver. Our riders mocks all agree on Mendoza at one, then it shakes up with Reese, or edges like David Bailey at two or three in Ohio State flavor. Throughout the top 10 linebackers, receivers, you name it. This draft could reshape contenders fast. Stay locked in with NFL news today, AI-powered updates.