NFL Stars on Move, Draft Class Thin

0:00On April 7th, the 2026 NFL Draft Class looks mighty thin at quarterback and defensive tackle right now. Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, last year's Heisman winner, already went first overall to the Raiders, and nobody us cracks the first round according to. Rankings Same story of front, with no standout detacles like Clemson's Peter Woods or Ohio States Kate and McDonald. That's why vets like Giants star Dexter Lawrence, a 28-year-old two-time second-team all pro, just requested a trade with two years left on. His $90 million deal. Lawrence brings elite pressure, one of just 60 tackles with over 20 sacks and 190 pressures since 2022. Teams like the Chargers, 49ers and Texans should pounce. Houston needs him most to pair with Will Anderson Jr., and Danielle Hunter, building on their top-ranked defense that allowed just. 17.4 points per game last year. It had massed CJ Strauss playoff fumbles and chased a title while Patrick Mahon's heels.

1:03Fans and execs are buzzing because other stars could move too, shaking up contenders. Chargers could grab George Pickens, who led the league with third most receiving yards at a 1,049 to protect Justin. Herbert, from 129 hits, Patriots I.A.J. Brown for his four straight 1,000 yard seasons, giving Drake May that championship spark. Then there's Max Crosby, with 476 pressures since 2019, shopping after knee surgery, perfect for bills, desperate for. Double digit sacks. Miles Garrett, with a record 23 sacks last year and his second defensive player of the year, tops the list. 49ers could trade there, 27 picked to fix their league worst playoff sacks, with the draft still months away, and cap space opening post. June 1st, expect GMs to dial for these game changers, turning mid-round picks into, immediate contenders before 2027's stronger class hits. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.