5 Takeaways From the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft

While the prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class might not have been highly-touted, the first round of this year’s draft certainly brought the fireworks.  Of course, the Las Vegas Raiders took Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, but there were plenty of surprises after that. The Arizona Cardinals took running back Jeremiyah … Read more

2026 NFL Second-Round Mock Draft: 49ers Open Friday With High-Upside Defender

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, but there are plenty of noteworthy names remaining. Five of the last six first-round picks were traded, which means a lot of teams moved back into the second round. In fact, two of the first three teams set to pick on Friday night … Read more

2026-27 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Can Bailey Beat Out Buckeyes?

David Bailey is jettin’ to New York. The J-E-T-S took the Texas Tech stud with the second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and now, he’s favored to win Defensive Rookie of the Year next season.  Let’s check out the early oddsboard at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 24.  This page may contain affiliate links … Read more

2026 NFL Draft Odds: Top-10 Mock Using Betting Markets

The NFL Draft has turned into a major betting event, largely because it fills the major gap for fans who want NFL action between the end of the season and the Hall of Fame Game in August. At the same time, it’s one of the toughest events to handicap. There are hundreds of mock drafts … Read more

2026 NFL Draft Odds: Who Will Make Up the Top 15 Picks?

The 2026 NFL Draft is just three days away, and the odds for which players will be taken at or near the top are on the move.  All eyes are on the Las Vegas Raiders, who are heavily favored to take Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.  But what about … Read more

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Who’s the First WR Picked? Where Do Ohio State’s Stars Land?

With the 2026 NFL Draft now just hours away, it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty. After weeks of testing, film-watching and interviews, the scouts are making their final evaluations. So it’s time for me to do the same. The New York Giants’ recent acquisition of the No. 10 pick shifts the landscape. Ohio … Read more

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Which Team Gets Love and Simpson? What Do Giants Do at No. 10?

Finally, we have made it to draft week. We’ve already had some drama — with the New York Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick on Saturday night — and you should expect much more drama in the days ahead.  Will Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love get drafted … Read more

2026 NFL Draft: Rankings, Best Team Fits for Top 12 Quarterbacks

Of the top 150 NFL prospects on my final Big Board, you’ll see only eight quarterbacks included, with just three among the first 100. If the draft falls that way, it will be the first since 2000 in which there weren’t at least four QBs among the first 100 players selected.  Most years, the first … Read more

2026 NFL Draft Rumors: Ty Simpson Status, Dexter Lawrence Trade Price, More

The NFL Draft is a beast. Rumors flying all over the place. Trade talk concerning players across the sport, which could involve draft picks in the coming draft. We need a place to store this buzz. With that, here’s a tracker for the latest 2026 NFL Draft rumors: Ty Simpson a first-rounder? The Alabama quarterback … Read more

NFL Draft Blockbuster: Giants Trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for 10th Overall Pick

We are six days away from the NFL Draft, and the first top-10 pick has reportedly been traded. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, according to NFL Network, is being sent to the Cincinnati Bengals. In exchange, Cincinnati is sending the Giants the No. 10 overall pick in the draft, which starts next Thursday. According to our … Read more