Shrager Mock: Raiders Pick Mendoza, Ravens Grab Sadiq

0:00On April 7th, Peter Schrager just dropped his first mock draft for the 2026 NFL class, and this got the Raiders snagging Indiana. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, with a number 1 overall pick. We're only 16 days out from the real draft clock starting, so this has everyone buzzing early. Schrager bases this on what he's hearing around the league, not just his own picks. The Ravens are a big storyline here after losing over 10 key players, including an all pro punter and a dynamic tied in. They made a splash by signing Trey Hendrixen to a 4-year deal, and earned a league high for compensatory picks for next year. Teams that draft well often face these roster hits, but Baltimore plays that game better than most. Schrager has the Ravens passing on a pinstake guard to grab Oregon's tight-end Kenyan Sadiq instead. It's a move to keep Lamar Jackson's offense humming, without their old coordinator or backup tied in. Sadiq lit up the combine with a 4.3940 yard dash, the fastest for a tied-end in over 20 years.

1:00This 20-year-old star caught 51 passes for 560 yards and 8 touchdowns last season, leading all tight-ends and scores. At 6 foot 3 and 245 pounds, he shines after the catch, and in the red zone, even if he had a few drops and a quiet playoff, semi-final. A expect Schrager second mock in a couple weeks as things farm up, but for now, this sets the tone for a draft full of quarterback drama and offensive. Weapons flying off the board. I'm Corey with The Story. That's your NFL News today update, AI-powered and always on.