Top 5 Picks in 2026 NFL Draft

0:00It's March 25th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Free agency is winding down, so NFL fans are buzzing about the 2026 draft. Mod drafts are everywhere, and draft King Sportsbook has odds on the top 5 picks. The draft heads to Pittsburgh from April 23rd to 25th. Leading it off, the Las Vegas Raiders are heavy favorites to grab Indiana quarterback for Nando Mendoza at number 1. He won the Heisman, led his team to an undefeated national title, and put up huge stats last season. Meanwhile, the New York Jets look set to take Ohio State edge rusher Arville Reese at number 2. He crushed Combine testing with a blazing 40-yard dash and top explosiveness numbers. Experts see him shifting to edge full-time after a standout college year with sacks and tackles for loss. Over in Arizona, the Cardinals might snag Texas Tech Edge David Bailey at number 3, though it's a close call with other options like offensive, tackles.

1:01Bailey tied for the most sacks in college football and racked up pressures like few others. Things heat up at number 4, with the Tennessee Titans eyeing Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love. It's rare for a back this high, since Sequan Barkley, but Love's explosive runs and touchdowns make a strong case even if they added defenders in free agency. The New York Giants rounded out at number 5, projected to pickle Ohio State lineback or sunny styles, who wowed at the Combine with record jumps. Players like Miami's Rubin Bane and others could shake things up as odds shift and more mocks roll in.