NFL Mock Draft: Shocking Picks, Trades, and Future Impact

0:00On April 24th, the Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the 2026 NFL mock draft by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, number one. Overall from Indiana, Arizona Cardinals grabbed running back Jeremiah Love at number three out of Notre Dame, marking the highest drafted backs in Sequan Barclay. Meanwhile, Tennessee Titans raised eyebrows taking wide receiver carnell Tate from Ohio State at number four. Trades added some spice early on. Kansas City cheese moved up to number six for cornerback Mansor Delane from LSU, while Philadelphia Eagles swapped with Dallas Cowboys to land wide receiver McCoy Limon from USC. New York Jets made ways with three first round picks, starting with Ed rusher David Bailey at number two from Texas Tech. Fans and analysts are split on the surprises, like Cleveland Brown's doubling up in round one with offensive tackle Spencer Fano from Utah and wide receiver Casey Concepcion from Texas A&M. These moves aim to bolster trenches and skill spots, but some call them reaches that could

1:03reshape team futures or flop big. Deeper into the mock, teams like Miami Dauphins and Pittsburgh Steelers stockpile later picks for depth, with Dauphins nabbing offensive tackle Caden. Proctor at number twelve and Steelers offensive tackle Max Ihana Corps at 21. Full breakdowns show all 257 selections across seven rounds, highlighting needs from Ed rusher to safeties. This mock sets the stage for wild possibilities when the real draft hits. Keep watching how these prospects turn heads or fade away. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.