Raiders Snag Mendoza, Jets Grab Bailey in NFL Draft

0:00On April 24, Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the 2026 NFL draft by snagging Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the number one overall. Pick and Pittsburgh. Over 320,000 fans showed up, smashing attendance records near Acrojure Stadium. A trade shook things up right away, keeping everyone on edge. The New York Jets grabbed Ed rusher David Bailey from Texas Tech at number two, then Arizona Cardinals took Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love. At number three, the earliest back off the boards in Sequan Barkley in 2018. Tennessee Titans added Ohio State Whiteout, Cornell Tate at four, and New York Giants got Buckeye Edge, Arville Reese at five. Mendoza stayed hyped on ESPN, saying he's ready to grind in the pros after a blessed college run. Reese kept it real with reporters, calling in all part of the plan, and just grateful to be drafted. Jeff's team Major Darian Price closed the round at 32 to Seattle, making them the first

1:00duo of running backs bookending a first round. Surprise is hit hard, like the Rams taking Alabama QB tie Simpson at 13. Jets loaded up with three picks, including Oregon Titan Kenyans Sadeek at 16, an Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at 30. Chiefs traded up for LSU corner man-sword delaying at six, and multiple teams like Titans and Giants double down two. Day two rose in tomorrow at seven p.m. Eastern with rounds two and three plenty more talent, waiting to shake up rosters. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, Driven by AI.